Olympus DS-333 User Manual

1DIGITAL VOICERECORDERDS-330Thank you for purchasing an OlympusDigital Voice Recorder.Please read these instructions for information about usingthe pr

10Setting Time/DateIf you have set the time and date, information as to when an audio file is recorded is storedautomatically with that file. The time

11Setting Time/Date4Set the hour.1 Press the FF/+ button or REW/–button to set the hour.2 Press the REC/SET button to acceptthe hour.5Set the minute.1

122341RecordingThe recorder provides five folders, A, B, C, D and E, and each message recorded in a folderis saved as a Digital Speech Standard (DSS)

13To instantly review a recording(Quick review)Press the REW/– button while recording, andrelease it when you want to start playing a file.The recorde

14RecordingOverwrite RecordingYou can overwrite a previously recorded file from any point within the file.Note that the overwritten recordings will be

15Insert RecordingAdditional recordings can be inserted into previously recorded files.1Choose and play the file you wantto insert.2While playing a fi

16Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset volume, the built-in VariableControl Vo

17Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)7Start the recording.When the sound volume is lower than thepreset pause sound level, recordingautom

18Recording Modes (REC MODE)You can choose between two recording modes: SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (LongPlayback) mode. Once you choose a mode

19MicrophoneSensitivityMicrophone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs.Microphone SensitivityMICSENSCONF DICTUsing the MICSENS switch, cho

2● Do not leave the recorder in hot, humidlocations such as inside a closedautomobile under direct sunlight or on thebeach in the summer.● Do not stor

20PlayingPlayingYou can start playing a file at any point.1Press the PLAY button to startplayback.The record/play indicator lamp glowsgreen.a Current

21PlayingFastPlayback(F.PLAY)SlowPlayback(S.PLAY)FastForward(FF)Rewind(REW)Cue(CUE)Review(REV)Press the PLAY button once while playinga file.→ The rec

22Continuous Playback (ALL PLAY)Continuous Playback (ALL PLAY)1Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second orlonger.The menu opens. (☞ P.41)2P

23Noise Cancel FunctionNoise Cancel Function1Press and hold the PLAY buttonfor 1 second or longer while thefile is playing.Displays currently set Nois

24ErasingErasing One File at a TimeA selected file can be erased from a folder.1Press the FOLDER/MENU buttonto choose a folder.The folder name is disp

25Erase All Files from a FolderAll files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files. (☞ P.29)1Press the FOLDER/MENU buttonto ch

26Locking Files (LOCK)Locking Files (LOCK)Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased.Locked files are not erased when you choo

27Index MarksSetting an Index Mark1Press the INDEX button duringrecording or playback to set anindex mark.An index number appears on the display.Locat

28Alarm Playback Function (ALARM)The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre-set time.Alarm Playback Function (ALARM)1Pres

29Alarm Playback Function (ALARM)7Press the REC/SET button tocomplete the setup screen.When you choose ON, the hourindicator flashes.When you choose O

3AC AdapterWarning• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair ormodify the AC adapter in any way.• Keep foreign objects including water,metal, or flammabl

30LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST)1Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second orlonger.The menu opens. (☞ P.41)2Press the FF/+ or REW/– but

31Backlight (BACKLIGHT)The backlight for the recorder will be activated for approximately 10 seconds each time a buttonis pressed. You can select whet

32Assigning Folder Names (FolderName)Assigning Folder Names (FolderName)1Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second orlonger.The menu opens.

33Assigning Folder Names (FolderName)Push ActionButtonTo input the selected character and advance the input position.Confirms folder name or file comm

34Assigning Folder Names (FolderName)7When you have finished setting the foldername, press and hold the REC/SET button for1 second or longer.This comp

35Assigning File Comments (COMMENT)1Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second orlonger.The menu opens. (☞ P.41)2Press the FF/+ or REW/– butt

36Moving Files Across Folders1Choose the file you want to moveand play it.2Press the FOLDER/MENU buttonwhile playing the file.“INSERT REC?” appears on

375Press the FF/+ or REW/– buttonto choose a destination folder.If you choose the current folder as thedestination folder, the selected file willmove

381Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second orlonger.The menu opens. (☞ P.41)2Press the FF/+ or REW/– buttonuntil “BEEP” flashes on thedisp

39LCD Display Information1Press the DISPLAY button.The LCD display views will switch every time the DISPLAYbutton is pressed.LCD Display InformationWh

4Main Features● The recorder stores highly compressedDSS format voice messages in 16 MBintegrated flash memory.● The recorder supports two recording m

40Formatting the Recorder (FORMAT)Formatting the Recorder (FORMAT)1Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second orlonger.The menu opens. (☞ P.4

41Menu listMenu ListREC MODEVCVALOCKALARMALL PLAYCONTRASTBACKLIGHTBEEPTIME&DATEFolderNameCOMMENTFORMAT12345678USB AUDIO90!@#INSERT REC ?FILE MOVE

42Using DSS Player SoftwareBy connecting the recorder to your PC, you will be able to use DSS Player in the following ways:• Play and archive voice fi

43PC:Operating System:RAM:Hard drive space:Drive:Display:USB port:Audio I/O terminals:iMac/ iBook/ Power Mac G3,G4/ PowerBook G3(The computer must sup

44Installing SoftwareBefore you connect the USB cable to the recorder and your PC, you must first install thesoftware.Be sure to confirm the following

459Select a program menu folder.You may change the program menufolder to another one, such as [Start Up].To accept the default folder, click on[Next].

467Restart the computer.You need to restart your computer whenDSS Player for Mac is installed. Tocontinue, click on [Yes]. To cancelinstallation, clic

47Uninstall SoftwareThe process of removing software installed on your PC is called uninstalling. Perform uninstallingwhen you no longer need the soft

481Exit DSS Player.2Double-click the Macintosh HDicon.If you use OS10.1, proceed to step 5.3Delete the following eight driversfrom Function Enhancemen

49Using Online HelpTo open Online Help, do either of the following:(Windows)• Click on the [Start] button, select [Programs], then [Olympus DSS Player

5Table of ContentsGetting StartedIdentification of Parts ... 6Inserting Batteries ... 8

50Connecting to Your PCBe sure to finish installing DSS Player before connecting the recorder. If you connect the recorderbefore installing DSS Player

51Connecting to your PC using the cradlePlace the recorder on the cradle1Insert end A of the USB cable to your PC's USBport or USB hub.2Connect t

52Running DSS Player1Start Windows.2Connect the recorder to your PC.For the connection procedure, refer to“Connecting to Your PC”. (☞ P.50)When you co

531Start your Macintosh.2Connect the recorder to yourPC.For cable connection instructions, see“Connecting to Your PC”. (☞ P.50)3Double-click the DSS P

54Window Names1 Play Control BarControl buttons to play and stop voice files.2 Dictation Folder WindowWill display the directory structure of theDSS,

55Importing voice files to your PC from the recorder is called downloading. With DSS Player, thereare three ways to download voice files to your PC:•

563Download the voice file.(Windows)From the [Download] menu, click on[Download Selected Files].(Macintosh)From the [Tools] menu, click on[Download Se

571Select the folder.Select the folder that contains the voice fileyou would like to play.The illustration shows that to select fromamong voice files

581Select the folder.Select the folder that contains the voice fileto upload from the Dictation Folder window.2Select the voice file.Select the voice

59Direct Recording on PC and Editing on PCIf you want to record and edit voice files using your PC, open the [Remote Edit] window while therecorder is

6Identification of PartsIdentification of Parts123&^%$#@4567890!)-wq*(=e1 Built-in microphone2 Record/Play indicator lamp3 Microphone jack4 VOLUME

60Direct Recording on PC and Editing on PCYou can record voice files from a Digital Voice Recorder directly to a computer. With a Digital VoiceRecorde

613Start recording.Click on [Start] in the recording setup window.Recording will start.You can only change the sound quality andsensitivity settings b

62Changing User IDThe user ID is used in DSS file names (☞ P.57) that are recorded on a Digital Voice Recorder.1Start DSS Player.2Start the e-mail sof

63Editing File CommentsYou can use a PC to create or edit file comments in DSS Player in the [Edit Comments] window,and transfer them from the PC to t

64Editing a TemplateYou can edit folder name and file comment templates in DSS Player in the [Edit & Upload Templates]window and transfer them to

65Using Voice Recognition Software (optional)When you use voice-recognition software such as IBM ViaVoice, it is recommended that you setthe recorder

66Using Voice Recognition Software (optional)·········································································································

67 Executing Voice Recognition1Select the folder.Select the folder containing the voicefile you want to process with voicerecognition from the Dictati

68When recording voices for use in voicerecognition, set up your DSS recorderas follows to facilitate recognition.• Set the microphone sensitivity to

69Using the recorder as a USB speaker·················································································································

7Identification of Parts1 Battery indicator2 Alarm indicator3 VCVA(Variable Control VoiceActuator) indicator4 Record mode indicator5 Folder6 Current f

70Alarm Message ListMeaningLow batterypowerErase-lockedIndex fullFolder fullMaximum numberZero remainingmemoryNo fileChange recordingmodeError in the

71TroubleshootingProbable causeThe batteries are not loaded properly.The batteries are dead.If none of these suggestions worksThe recorder is in HOLD

72ActionTurn "OFF" the Noise Cancelfunction. (☞ P.23)The Noise Cancel function doesn'twork while a file is being playedback in Fast Pla

73Accessories (optional)External microphone: ME9*/11*A lavalier omnidirectional microphone that clipsto clothing. Use to record your own voice orpeopl

74SpecificationsRecording format... DSS (Digital Speech Standard)Input level ...

75Technical Assistance and SupportThe following are for only technical questions and support about OLYMPUS recorder and software.◆ Technical Hotline N

Declaration of ConformityModel Number: DS-330Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDERResponsible Party: OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.Address: 2 Corporate Center Driv

8Inserting Batteries1Lightly press down on the arrow and slide thebattery cover open.2Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observingthe correct polarity

9Using the AC AdapterPlug the optional AC adapter (Olympus ModelA321 or A322) into household power outlet andconnect the power plug to the recorder’s