Olympus DS-40 User Manual

DIGITAL VOICERECORDERDS-50DS-40DS-30INSTRUCTIONSEN INSTRUCTIONSES Thank you for purchasing an OlympusDigital Voice Recorder.Please read these instruc

101Main FeaturesMain Features● This USB storage class support recorder canbe utilized as external memory to read andsave the data. (☞ P80)• By connect

111Identification of PartsIdentification of Partse=-)qw^%$&*(1345#!0@67829# FOLDER/ button$ VOLUME (+) button% 9(Fast Forward) button^ VOLUME (-)

121tryr MIC (Microphone) jackt REC/STOP switchy ClipIdentification of Parts1 Folder name indicator2 Erase lock indicator3 Current file number4 Play po

131Inserting BatteriesInserting Batteries1Lightly press down on the arrow and slide thebattery cover open.2Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observin

141Notes• Be sure to stop the recorder before replacingthe batteries. Unloading the batteries while therecorder is in use may corrupt the file. If you

151Power SupplyWhen the recorder is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to aminimum. Even if the power is turned off, exi

161Set the recorder to HOLD modeSlide the POWER/HOLD switchto the HOLD position.After “Hold” appears on the display, therecorder is set to HOLD mode.E

171Setting Time/Date (Time&Date)If you set the date and time beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automaticallystored for each

1811Press the + or – button in the menuscreen, and select the “Time&Date”.See P60, 62 regarding the menu.2Press the OK or 9 button.The Time/Date s

191Notes on the FoldersThere are a total of eight folders in the recorder that are in a tree format. Under the “Root” folderare “Folder A” through “Fo

2Introduction● The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced notice.Contact our Customer Support Center for the latest i

201Notes on the FoldersNotes on the FoldersSelecting the Folders and FilesList displayThe folders and files recordedin this recorder are displayed.Fil

211Notes on the FoldersHow to select a folder and fileYou can select a desired folder and file even without using the Folder button or the Podcastbutt

221Notes on the FoldersDS50 0001.WMAExtensionFile number : A serial number automatically assigned by a Digital Voice Recorder.User ID : The name that

232Before recording2About RecordingThis recorder offers a wide range of recording options by using the exclusive stereomicrophone, built-in monaural m

242Before recordingBefore recordingUse the remote control for operationPlug the exclusive remote control into the recorder's MIC/REMOTEjack to us

252Recording1Press the FOLDER button to choose afolder in which to make a recording.Every time the FOLDER button ispressed,folders will switch (☞ P20)

262PausePress the REC button while recording.➥“Rec Pause” will flash on the display.• The recorder will time out after 2 hours when left in“Rec Pause”

272To EAR(earphone)jackRecordingRecordingListening While Audio is RecordedIf you start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jackon th

282Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, thebuilt-in Va

2927Press the REC button to startrecording.When the sound volume is lower than the presetthreshold sound level, recording automaticallystops after 1

3INDEX12681035791211Table of ContentsSafe and Proper Usage4Getting StartedAbout RecordingAbout PlaybackErase and other functionsDisplay and Sound Func

302Recording Modes (Rec Mode)1While the recorder is stopped, press theMENU button for 1 second or longer.“Rec Mode” will be displayed on the screen.(☞

312Microphone SensitivityMicrophone SensitivityMicrophone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs...

322Set the Low Cut Filter (LowCut Filter)Set the Low Cut FilterThe recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low-frequency sounds and recordv

332Conferences with large crowdsand lectures in large roomsMeetings and business negotiationswith a small number of peopleDictation with a lot ofbackg

3431Press the FOLDER button to choose afolder.Every time the FOLDER button is pressed, itcycles through folders and the List display willappear. (☞P20

353Playing345Playing3Press the PLAY or OK button to startplayback.The record/play indicator light glows green.For files created using machines other t

363ForwardingPress and hold the 9 button while the recorderis stopped.➥If you release the button, it will stop. Pressthe PLAY or OK button to start pl

373PlayingPlayingLocating the Beginning of the FilePress the 9 button during playback, slow playback, or fast playback.➥The next file is cued and play

383PlayingPlayingPlayback Through EarphoneAn earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder forlistening.➥ When the earphone is used, the r

393Select Play ModeSelect Play Mode (Play Mode)1While the recorder is stopped orduring playback, press the MENUbutton for 1 second or longer.The menu

4Table of ContentsIntroduction ... 2INDEX ... 3Table of

403Select Play Mode5Press the OK button to complete thesetup screen.If the 0 button is pressed, the setting willbe canceled and it will return to the

4131Choose a file that contains a segmentyou want to play back repeatedly, andpress the PLAY or OK button.File playback begins.2Press the button at

423How to begin segment repeat playbackHow to begin segment repeat playbackÅ@Press the OK button.➥Pressing the OK button will release segment repeat p

4331 While the recorder is stopped orduring playback, press the MENUbutton for 1 second or longer.The menu opens. (☞ P60, 62)2Press the + or – button

4436Press the STOP button to close the menu.If the recorder goes to the menu screen duringplayback, press the 0 button to close the menuscreen.The w

453Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter)1While the recorder is stopped orduring playback, press the MENUbutton for 1 second or longer.The menu opens. (☞

4636Press the STOP button to close themenu.If the recorder goes to the menu screenduring playback, press the 0 button toclose the menu screen.If it

4741Press the FOLDER button to choosea folder.Every time the FOLDER button is pressed, itcycles through folders and the List display willappear (☞P20)

484ErasingErase All Files from a FolderAll files in a folder can be erased simultaneously.The locked files and the files set to read-only on the PC wi

494Notes• An erased file cannot be restored.• The locked files and the files that are set to read-only will not be erased.• If an action is not select

57 Using the Recorder on Your PCSaving Files in Your PC ... 65Using DSS Player Software ... 67Installing Softw

5041Press the INDEX button duringrecording or playing to set an indexmark or temp mark.A number appears on the display and anindex mark or temp mark

514Index Marks and Temp MarksIndex Marks and Temp Marks...

5241While the recorder is stopped, pressthe MENU button for 1 second orlonger.The menu opens. (☞ P60, 62)2Press the + or – button to choose“Format”.3

5345Press the OK button.After the “Data Will Be Cleared” message ison for two seconds, “Cancel” will turn on.6Press the + button again to choose“Start

544Notes• Never turn the power off or remove batteries during formatting because data may be corrupted. It maytake over 10 seconds to complete erasing

555LCD Display Information*If there is a long file name, scroll to the side to show all of it.5 Display and Sound FunctionsLCD Display Informati

565While in record modeDisplays 1 and 2 alternately.1Remaining memorybars/recording time/Recording level meterCurrent elapsed recordingtime is display

5751While the recorder is stopped, pressthe MENU button for 1 second orlonger.The menu opens. (☞ P.60, 62)2Press the + or – button to choose“Voice Gu

585“On/Off” setting1 Press the + or – button to choose between “On”and “Off”.On: Guidance will be provided.Off: Guidance will be canceled.2 Press the

595Guidance (Voice Guide)Guidance...

6Safe and Proper UsageBefore using your new recorder, read thismanual carefully to ensure that you knowhow to operate it safely and correctly.Keep thi

6061While the recorder is stopped, pressthe MENU button for 1 second orlonger.The menu opens. (☞ P62)Menu items can be set during a recording orplayb

6163Press the OK or 9 button.Moves to the setting of the selected item.4Press the + or – button to changethe setting.5Press the OK button to complete

626Menu ListMenu List*Please see online manual for details.

636Menu ListMenu List*Please see online manual for details.

646Menu ListMenu List*“Play Mode” and “Skip Space” cannot be set in theAudible mode.***Please see online manual for details.

6577 Using the Recorder on Your PCSaving Files in Your PCSaving Files in Your PCBy being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the f

667Saving Files in Your PC● Data can be written or uploaded to the recorder even though the attribute of the recorderdrive is shown as Read-only by th

677Using DSS Player SoftwareUsing DSS Player SoftwareBasic Operating Environment of DSS PlayerPC:OperatingSystem:CPU:RAM:Hard drive space:Drive:Sound

687Using DSS Player SoftwareNotes• The support service will not cover if your PC has been updated from Windows 95/98/Me to Windows2000/XP.• Any failur

6971Insert DSS Player into the CD-ROM drive.The installation program will startautomatically. Once the program starts,jump to step 4. If it does not,

7General Precautions● Do not leave the recorder in hot,humid locations such as inside aclosed automobile under directsunlight or on the beach in thesu

707Installing SoftwareInstalling DSS Player5Register user information.Enter your name, company name andserial number. For the serial number,see the la

717Installing the Device DriverInstalling Software11Connect the recorder to yourPC, referring to “Connecting toYour PC” (☞ P73).When you connect the r

727Search by Contents1Once the Online Help screen appears, clickthe Contents tab.2Double-click the icon of the desiredtopic heading.The title of the t

7371Turn the recorder's power ON.2Connect the USB connectioncable to the USB port or theUSB hub of the PC.3Confirm that the recorder hasstopped a

747Disconnecting from Your PC1Click the on the task barlocated at the lower-rightcorner of the screen. Click[Safely Remove Hardware].The drive lette

757Disabling automatic start1Right click on the of the taskbar on thelower right of the screen, and select [Setting].The application which enables s

768Copying Voice Guide DataIf you format the recorder and erase data by mistake, you can copy the voice guide data fromDSS Player to the recorder.1Mak

7799 DSS Player Expanded FunctionsUpgrade FunctionPlusUpgrade Function2The “DSS Player” enables upgrades (Options) to the “DSS Player Plus” whi

7893Select [Upgrade to DSS Player Plus]from the [Help] menu.The “Upgrade to DSS Player Plus” dialogwill be displayed.4In the [Upgrade to DSS Player Pl

7910 10 Importing Content for Listening on the RecorderImporting Content for Listening on theRecorderYou can transfer language content and m

8General PrecautionsAC Adapter Warning• Do not attempt to disassemble, repairor modify the AC adapter in any way.• Keep foreign objects including wate

8011Using as External Memory of the ComputerWith the recorder connected to your PC, you can download data from the memory to your PCand upload data st

8112Alarm Message ListAlarm Message ListMeaningLow batterypowerErase-lockedIndex fullTempmark fullNot an audio-recordingfolder.Folder fullError in the

8212ActionVerify polarity is correct.Replace with new batteries (☞ P13).Turn the power on (☞ P15).Turn the power on (☞ P15).Release the recorder from

8312TroubleshootingSymptomCannot find therecorded voiceThe recorderdoes not start atthe set time with“Timer Rec” or“Alarm”The Alarm,Starting tune andC

8412Accessories (optional)Accessories (optional)Stereo microphone: ME51SWThe high fidelity of the recording, which only stereocan perform. Furthermore

8512SpecificationsRecording formatWMA (Windows Media Audio)Input level–70 dBvSampling frequencySTEREO XQ mode: 44.1 kHzSTEREO HQ mode: 44.1 kHzHQ mode

8612Technical Assistance and SupportThe following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only.◆ Technical Ho

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91This product is equipped with the followingfeatures.Main FeaturesMain Features● This “IC recorder” is optimally suited forplaying back audio recordi