User manual OLYMPUS DS-3000

[. . . ] DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-3000 INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. 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 test the record function and volume before use. 1 For Safe And Correct Usage Thank you for purchasing the Olympus Digital Voice Recorder DS-3000. [. . . ] The recorder plays back at approximately 50% faster than normal rate. · After fast playback is canceled, playback returns to normal rate. Note If an index mark is encountered in the middle of the file, the recorder stops at that point, but will proceed with the review if the REW/­ button is pressed. Canceling the Review Release the REW/­ button where you want the file played. Playback begins. Canceling Fast Playback Hold the PLAY button for 1 second or longer again*. * Press the PLAY button momentarily (for less than 1 second) to pause with fast playback enabled. 16 Erasing Erasing One File at a Time A selected file can be erased from a folder. Erase All Files from a Folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files ( P. 19). 1 2 3 4 Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a folder. Press the FF/+ or REW/­ button several times to choose the file you want to erase. Press the ERASE button. "FILE ERASE?" flashes on the display for 8 seconds. 1 2 3 Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose the folder in which you want to erase all files. Press the ERASE button for 3 seconds or longer. "ALL ERASE?" flashes on the display for 8 seconds. Press the ERASE button again. When "ERASE DONE" appears after "ALL ERASE!", erasing is completed. Erasing Press the ERASE button again. When "ERASE DONE" appears after "FILE ERASE!", erasing is completed. Locked files are reassigned file numbers in ascending order. Notes File numbers are incremented automatically. Notes · An erased file cannot be restored. · Locked files cannot be erased ( P. 19). · Files stored on a SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal attached to it cannot be erased ( P. 4). · It might take more than 10 seconds to complete erasing tracks. Do not eject the SmartMedia card before erasing is finished. · Files stored on a SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal attached to it cannot be erased ( P. 4). 17 To Partially Erase a File You can erase a selected part of a file. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a folder. Press the FF/+ or REW/­ button several times to choose the file into which you want to erase a part. Press the PLAY button once again where you want to start erasing. The recorder pauses. Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset volume, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops. Particularly helpful for extended recording, the VCVA not only conserves memory by turning off recording during silent periods, but also makes playback more efficient and convenient. Erasing Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator Press the ERASE button. The recorder starts playback automatically, and the display shows the total recording time of the file being played and "ERASE" alternately. 1 2 Start recording with the VCVA switch set to ON. When the volume falls to a preset level or lower, recording automatically pauses, and "STANDBY VCVA" flashes on the display. The record/play lamp glows when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. Press the ERASE button once again where you want to stop erasing. The erase starting point (time) set in step 3 and the ending point (time) set in this step appear on the display for 8 seconds alternately. Using the VOLUME control, adjust the start/stop actuation level. The higher the VOLUME control is set, the more sensitive the start/stop level becomes, allowing recording to automatically begin at a quieter level. Press the ERASE button once again. When "ERASE DONE" appears after "PARTIAL ERASE!Notes Notes · The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode ( P. 14). · To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of the start/stop actuation level is recommended. 18 · When the recorder finishes playback of the current track before you press the ERASE button, the erase starting point (time) and ending point (time) alternate on the display for 8 seconds, similar to Step 6. · Locked files cannot be erased ( P. 19). · A SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal attached to it cannot be erased ( P. 4). Index Marks Index marks can be incorporated into a file during recording or playback to make it easy to locate interesting information. Index marks enable faster access to important information by pressing the FF/+ or REW/­ button ( P. 15, 16). Locking Files Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased. [. . . ] A helpful tool for PC based transcription. Foot switch: RS23/24 Connect to the serial or USB port of your PC for hands-free transcription convenience. Noise-Cancellation microphone:ME12 (Dictation microphone) Use to get crisp recordings of your own voice by reducing the effects of ambient noise. Recommended to improve the accuracy when using voice-recognition software. [. . . ]