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Play a Voice File

1

Select the folder.

Select the folder that contains the voice
file you would like to play.

2

Select the voice file.

Select the voice file to play from the Voice
File List Box.

3

Play the voice file.

Click the 

 (play) button of the Play

Control Bar.

Play a V

oice File

Other playback control such as Rewind, Fast
Forward, Stop, Speed Control, Volume
Control, Time Axis and Index Skip are
available from the Play Control Bar.

Extension

File number .......

A serial number automatically assigned by a Digital Voice Recorder.

User ID .......

The name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder. The default name on the
Digital Voice Recorder is “DS23”. The user ID can be modified with DSS Player (

 P.47).

File Name Format

File names are assigned in the following manner:

DS23 0001.DSS

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Summary of Contents for DS-2300

Page 1: ...der Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely Keep the instructions handy for future reference To ensure successful recordings we recommend that you t...

Page 2: ...Index Marks 26 Formatting the Card FORMAT 27 Hold 29 Menu Setting Method 30 4 Preparation Before Using DSS Player Using DSS Player Software 31 Operating Environment 32 Installing Software 33 Uninstall...

Page 3: ...ed below Microphone Sensitivity MIC SENSE 22 Recording Modes REC MODE 23 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator VCVA 24 Recording Monitor 26 Locking Files LOCK 31 LCD Display Information 33 LCD Con...

Page 4: ...alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the unit Do not place the recorder on top of or near electric appliances such as TVs or refrigerators Avoid recording or playing back near cellular phones or other...

Page 5: ...al noise heat smoke or a burning odor 1 remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself and 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service Do not operate the...

Page 6: ...to a computer you can use it as a USB microphone or USB speaker 1 Getting Started Main Features Main Features The DSS Player can be upgraded to DSS Player Plus which is equipped with enhanced functio...

Page 7: ...sh iMac Mac and PowerMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation CORTOLOGIC is a registered trademark of Ruwisch...

Page 8: ...vailable recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made 2 Total recording time of two files The maximum recording time per file is 99 hours Notes When initializing formatting a card c...

Page 9: ...Rewind button 8 FF Fast Forward button 9 INDEX button 0 FOLDER MENU button Built in speaker STOP button Identification of Parts Identification of Parts PLAY button ERASE button DISPLAY button Display...

Page 10: ...4 Total number of recorded files in the folder 5 Character Information display 6 Erase lock indicator 7 Microphone sensitivity display 8 VCVA Variable Control Voice Actuator indicator 9 Record mode in...

Page 11: ...or the recorder P 52 Notes Be sure to turn OFF the recorder before replacing the batteries Removing the batteries while the recorder is in use may corrupt the card If you are recording into a file and...

Page 12: ...r switch on the back of the recorder is in the OFF position none of the buttons or switch on the recorder will be active Slide the power switch to the ON position to activate the recorder PowerSaveMod...

Page 13: ...TE Setting Time Date TIME DATE REC button Accepts a choice and moves on to the next item FF REW button Alters a choice DISPLAY button Switching the data displayed 1Set the hour 1 Press the FF button o...

Page 14: ...month 2 Press the REC button to accept the month 5Set the date 1 Press the FF button or REW button to set the date 2 Press the REC button to accept the date Setting Time Date TIME DATE REC button Acc...

Page 15: ...30 3Press the FF or REW button until TIME DATE flashes on the display 4Press the REC button Time Date screen appears The hour indicator flashes indicating the start of the Time Date setup process Foll...

Page 16: ...he card to jam If the card is not inserted all the way data may not be written to the card 3Close the card cover securely 1 2 3 Inserting and Ejecting a Card Card inserted fully into the slot The mess...

Page 17: ...pears on the display When this message appears the power is switched off automatically 3Push the card inward to unlock it and let it eject partially The card is visibly out of the slot and can be remo...

Page 18: ...er that can be changed to any of the following settings Append Appends the recording to the end of the current file Insert Inserts the recording at the current position in the file Overwrite Overwrite...

Page 19: ...t playback The recorder plays up to the end of file then stops You can overwrite or append additional recordings in the same file from that point Notes A beep will sound when remaining recording time...

Page 20: ...ant to overwrite 3Press the PLAY button to play the file a Current playback time b Total recording time of the file being played 4Press the STOP button where you want to start overwriting 5Press the R...

Page 21: ...folder name is displayed for 2 seconds 2Press the FF or REW button to choose the file into which you want to insert additional recordings 3Press the PLAY button to start playback 4While playing the fi...

Page 22: ...Current playback time b Total recording time of the file being played 4Press the VOLUME or VOLUME button to select the proper sound volume The display shows the volume level You can choose between 0 t...

Page 23: ...pressed within 2 seconds the recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file Playback functions Fast Forward FF Rewind REW Cue CUE Review REV Operation Press the FF button once while stopped Pre...

Page 24: ...ASE flashes on the display for approximately 8 seconds FOLDER A F I LE ERASE Erasing FOLDER A ERASE DONE 4Press the ERASE button once more while FILE ERASE is flashing The display changes to FILE ERAS...

Page 25: ...ERASE is flashing The display changes to ALL ERASE and erasing will start ERASE DONE is displayed when the files are erased Locked files are reassigned file numbers in ascending order FOLDER A ALL ERA...

Page 26: ...u want to clear 4Press the ERASE button while the index number appears for approximately 2 seconds on the display The index mark is erased Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playb...

Page 27: ...the REC button DATA WILL BE CLEARED appears for approximately 2 seconds FORMAT EX I T CONTRAST CANCEL START DATA W I LL BE CLEARED 3 5 1 2 4 6 Formatting the Card FORMAT Formatting the Card FORMAT Car...

Page 28: ...uired to format cards differs depending on the capacity of cards For example formatting may take about 1 minute for 512 MB card Do not interrupt the formatting process by opening the card cover or the...

Page 29: ...carried in a bag or pocket Remember to reset the HOLD switch when using the recorder Notes The display will flash if the switch is moved to hold in the stop status At this time if any button is press...

Page 30: ...month and day P 13 Recorder formatting P 27 LCD contrast adjustment Select the level from 1 to 12 System sounds setting Select ON enabled or OFF disabled Backlight setting Select ON enabled or OFF di...

Page 31: ...f the USB cable is removed before the drive is stopped data may not be successfully transferred On a PC do not format the drive of the recorder Initialization is not successfully achieved on a PC For...

Page 32: ...6 colors or more One free port Earphone output or speakers The mouse or similar to a pointing device Environment where the Internet can be utilized PC Operating System CPU RAM Hard drive space Drive S...

Page 33: ...he included Software CD Applications included with DSS Player DSS Player Recorded voice files can be downloaded to the PC for complete file management and playback solution Acrobat Reader is installed...

Page 34: ...erms of the Licensing Agreement You must accept the terms of the Licensing Agreement to install DSS Player If you accept them click Yes 7Select where to install DSS Player This lets you specify the fo...

Page 35: ...SS Player for the serial number After the input has ended click OK to complete the registration Installing Software 1Insert DSS Player into the CD ROM drive 2Double click CD icon Double click the desi...

Page 36: ...ninstalling An additional message may appear if so read it carefully and follow the instructions given 7When the Maintenance Complete screen is displayed click Finish to complete uninstalling Uninstal...

Page 37: ...e DSS Player file in the location where you installed the file 4Delete the Help File Delete the DSS Player Help file in the following location System Folder Help Uninstalling Software Note The voice f...

Page 38: ...ning press F1 on the keyboard Macintosh While DSS Player is running choose DSS Player Help from the Help menu Search by Contents 1Once the Online Help screen appears click the Contents tab 2Double cli...

Page 39: ...ur PC the recorder will be powered through the USB cable The batteries will not be in use REMOTE REMOTE Connection to Your PC Be sure to install the DSS Player software before connecting the recorder...

Page 40: ...2Disconnect the USB cable Notes NEVER remove the card or disconnect the USB cable while the record play indicator lamp is flashing If you do the data on the card will get destroyed When the recorder...

Page 41: ...ting will be displayed by dialog 2Click the of the DSS Player Version 6 The check mark on DSS Player Version 6 disappears For automatic start select and click DSS Player to reinstate again Windows 3 2...

Page 42: ...start function To start open the DSS Player folder created upon installation and double click the icon When it starts for the first time after installation user information needs to be registered Ple...

Page 43: ...tory structure of the DSS WMA WAVE Windows only and AIFF Macintosh only format files stored on your PC s hard disk 3 Device Manager Window Will display the directory structure of the folders in the re...

Page 44: ...n of Download Selected Files For explanations of Download Folders and Download All refer to Online Help 1Select the folder From the Device Manager window select the folder that contains the voice file...

Page 45: ...he card or disconnect the USB cable while the record play indicator lamp is flashing If you do the data on the card will get destroyed Depending on the size of the voice file and your PC it may take s...

Page 46: ...layback control such as Rewind Fast Forward Stop Speed Control Volume Control Time Axis and Index Skip are available from the Play Control Bar Extension File number A serial number automatically assig...

Page 47: ...card will get destroyed 2 1 The user ID is used in file names that are recorded on a Digital Voice Recorder Changing User ID 1Enter the user ID in the Transfer User ID window Windows From the Download...

Page 48: ...rade To purchase DSS Player Plus and upgrading from DSS Player is operated in the following procedures Upgrade Function Plus Windows Macintosh 1Start the DSS Player Please see P 41 for the starting me...

Page 49: ...ed to DSS Player Plus Upgrading to DSS Player Plus When upgraded the title of the main menu changes to DSS Player Plus Also you can confirm the upgrade by selecting About DSS Player from the Help menu...

Page 50: ...cover securely until it click P 16 This is a malfunction Contact the place of purchase or Olympus Service Center for repair Explanation Battery power is getting low Tried to delete a locked file The f...

Page 51: ...ecorder was placed near a cell phone or fluorescent lamp while recording or during playback The microphone sensitivity is too low The maximum number of index marks 16 has been reached The file is lock...

Page 52: ...External microphone ME15 A lavalier omnidirectional microphone that clips to clothing Used to record your own voice or people near you Ni MH Rechargeable Battery Charger BU 400 Europe only Charger for...

Page 53: ...prox 10 hours Speaker Built in 28 mm round dynamic speaker MIC jack 3 5 mm mini jack impedance 2k or more EAR jack 3 5 mm mini jack impedance 8 or more Maximum working output 3 V DC 220 mW or more 8 s...

Page 54: ...in the U S and Canada distec olympus com Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00 available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy Luxemburg Netherlands...

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