User manual OLYMPUS DS-20

[. . . ] Keep the instructions handy for future reference. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use. EN Introduction · The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced notice. Contact our Customer Support Center for the latest information relating to product names and model numbers. · The illustration of the screen and the recorder shown in this manual may differ from the actual product. [. . . ] These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, Folder [A] might be used to store private information, while Folder [B] might be dedicated to holding business information. Up to 200 messages can be recorded per folder. Record function By default, the RECORD function is configured to record at the current position (overwrite). However, that can be changed to any of the following settings: · Append: Appends the recording to the end of the current file ( P. 23). · Overwrite: Overwrites the recording starting at the current position in the file ( P. 24). · Insert: Inserts the recording at the current position in the file ( P. 25). Recording related settings Recording related settings can be configured to provide a suitable recording environment. · Recording modes [Rec Mode] ( P. 26). · Microphone sensitivity [Mic Sense] ( P. 27). · Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator [VCVA] ( P. 28). · Recording monitor ( P. 29). 2 Recording EN 22 Recording New recording 1 Create a new file to record in. 1 Press the NEW button to create a new file. 2 a Selected Author ID b New file number c Remaining recording time a b QP DICT DS2500 E Ni 031 / 030 F New File Remain c FOLDER 15 H 22 M 40 s INFO MENU 2 Recording 2 Press the REC button to start recording. 2 · The record indicator light glows orange and [ ] (Record indicator) appears on the display. · To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of the start/stop actuation level is recommended. 28 Recording monitor It is possible to monitor your recording by listening to the recording while recording is in progress. Insert the earphone plug into the earphone jack and use the + or ­ button to control the volume level. 2 Recording monitor +, - (Volume) button Note · Insert the plugs in to the end as shown in the illustration when inserting the earphone or external microphone. EN 29 Playback You can start playing a file at any point. 1 PLAY/OK 1 Select the file, then press the PLAY/OK button to start playback. · The [ display. ] (Play indicator) appears on the a QP DICT DS2500 Ni 101 / 133 00 M 05 s 27 M 58s INSERT SPEED INDEX 2 a Play indicator 2 Playback EN PLAY/OK 2 Press the + or ­ button to adjust the volume. 3 · The display shows the volume level. You can choose between [00] to [30]. b Volume level b QP DICT DS2500 Ni 101 / 133 00 M 07 s Volume 15 INSERT SPEED INDEX 3 Press the STOP button at any point you want to stop the playback. 30 Playback Playback functions Fast Forward (FF) Rewind (REW) Cue (CUE) Review (REV) Operation Press the 9 or FF button once while stopped. Press the 0 or REW button once while stopped. Press and hold the 9 or FF button while stopped or playing a file. Press and hold the 0 or REW button while stopped or playing a file. Press the F2 (SPEED) button during playback. · Every time the F2 (SPEED) button is pressed, the playback speed will switch. Play (playback): Playback at normal speed. [. . . ] When using the USB connection, follow the confirmation display and press the PLAY/OK button. Charge will start 1 minute after the end of the operation. Please close the applications in use. [Battery] is set to [Alkaline]. Cannot recharge You have not pressed the PLAY/OK button. [USB Class] is set to [Composite]. 6 Troubleshooting/ Technical assistance and support EN Cannot find the recorded file Cannot connect to a PC Wrong folder. Sometimes a connection cannot be made with some PCs running Windows XP or Vista. Switch to the right folder ( P. 36). [. . . ]