User manual OLYMPUS DS-2500

[. . . ] DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-2500 INSTRUCTIONS ENGLISH. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 FRANÇAIS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65 ESPAÑOL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129 Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. [. . . ] · [Memory Full] or [Folder Full] will be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is full. - Delete unnecessary files before recording any further ( P. 32) or transfer dictation files to your PC ( P. 53). EN 23 Recording Overwrite recording 2 You can overwrite a previously recorded file from any point within the file. Note that the overwritten recordings will be erased. 1 Select and play the file you want to overwrite. 2 · Stop the playback at the point you want to start overwriting. 2 Recording EN 3 2 Press the REC button to start overwriting. · The record indicator light glows orange and [ ] (Record indicator) appears on the display. a Recording elapsed time b Total recording time of the selected file QP DICT DS2500 E Ni 101 / 133 F a b DISPLY 10 M 25 s 00H 14 M 00 s INDEX 3 Press the STOP button to stop overwriting. Note · You cannot select a different recording mode ([QP], [SP]) than that of the original file before overwrite recording. 24 Recording Insert recording 1 PLAY/OK Additional recording can be inserted into previously recorded file. 1 Select and play the file you want to insert an additional recording into. 2 2 While playing the file, press the F1 (INSERT) button to insert an additional recording. · [Insert Rec?] appears on the display. QP DICT VCVA DS2500 Ni 134 / 134 00 H 00 M 10 s 33 M 25s Insert Rec? EXIT PLAY/OK 2 Recording 2 3 Press the REC button to start inserting an additional recording. · The record indicator light glows orange and [ ] (Record indicator) appears on the display. [Insert Rec] and the remaining recording time will alternate on the display. QP DICT DS2500 E Ni 134 / 134 F 00 M 12s Insert Rec DISPLY INDEX 3 4 4 Press the STOP button to stop inserting the additional recording. QP DICT DS2500 E Ni 134 / 134 F 00 M 11s 4 H 33 M 06 S DISPLY INDEX Notes · The recording time and date of the file is updated to the time and date of the inserted recording. · You cannot select a different recording mode ([QP], [SP]) than that of the original file before inserting. EN 25 Recording modes [Rec Mode] The recording mode can choose between [QP] (Quality Playback) and [SP] (Standard Playback). 3 Press the PLAY/OK button to complete the setting. · [Setting fixed] will light up on the display, and it will return to the [Record Menu] screen. · If you press the 0 or F1 (BACK) button the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the [Record Menu] screen. · Pressing the F3 (EXIT) button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU. Rec Mode QP SP Setting fixed F1, F3 button 2 Recording modes EN PLAY/OK PLAY/OK button +, - button 9, 0 button BACK EXIT 1 Select [Rec Mode] at the [Record Menu] screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9 button. · Refer to P. 41 regarding each menu item settings. Record Menu Rec Mode Mic Sense VCVA 12 4 Press the F3 (EXIT) or 0 button to close the menu screen. · Set recording mode is displayed when creating the new file and during recording. · The recording mode of file recording is displayed during playback and in stop mode. SP DICT DS2500 Ni BACK EXIT E 031 / 030 F New File Remain 2 Press the + or ­ button to select [QP] or [SP]. Rec Mode QP SP 15 H 22 M 40 s FOLDER INFO Note · Choose [QP] mode for recording meetings or lectures with crisp clarity. BACK EXIT 26 Microphone sensitivity [Mic Sense] You can switch between two microphone sensitivities to meet recording needs: [Dictation] for oral dictation and [Conference] which is suited for situations like meetings and conferences with a small number of people. The setting status will appear on the display as [ CONF ] or [ DICT ]. 2 Press the + or ­ button to select [Conference] or [Dictation]. [Conference]: High-sensitivity mode that records sounds in all directions. [Dictation]: Low-sensitivity mode suited for dictation. Mic Sense Conference Dictation F1, F3 button BACK EXIT 2 Microphone sensitivity 3 Press the PLAY/OK button to complete the setting. · [Setting fixed] will light up on the display, and it will return to the [Record Menu] screen. · If you press the 0 or F1 (BACK) button the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the [Record Menu] screen. · Pressing the F3 (EXIT) button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU. Mic Sense Conference Dictation Setting fixed PLAY/OK PLAY/OK button +, - button 9, 0 button 1 Select [Mic Sense] at the [Record Menu] screen, then press the PLAY/OK or 9 button. · Refer to P. 41 regarding each menu item settings. Record Menu Rec Mode Mic Sense VCVA 12 BACK EXIT BACK EXIT 4 Press the F3 (EXIT) or 0 button to close the menu screen. QP DICT DS2500 E Ni 025 / 030 New File M 02 10 s 3 H 08 M 05s FOLDER INFO MENU EN 27 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator [VCVA] The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) is a function that starts recording automatically when the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, and automatically pauses when the volume drops below the threshold. The VCVA feature allows you to conserve memory by automatically stopping recording in instances like long silent periods during meetings. When this is enabled, [ VCVA ] will appear on the display. 2 Press the REC button to start recording. · When the sound volume is lower than the preset actuation sound level, recording automatically stops after 1 second approximately, and "Stand by" flashes on the display. The record indicator light glows orange and [ ] (Record indicator) appears when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. QP DICT VCVA DS2500 E Ni 2 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator EN REC button 134 /134 F 1 H 25 M 01 s Standby DISPLY INDEX F1 button Adjust the start/stop actuation level: While the recorder is in recording mode, press the 9 or 0 button to adjust the actuation level. · The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 different values. The higher the value is, the more sensitive the recorder can react to sounds. At the highest value, even the faintest sound will activate recording. · The VCVA actuation level can be adjusted according to the ambient (background) noise. QP DICT VCVA DS2500 Ni PLAY/OK PLAY/OK button 9, 0 button 1 Set the VCVA in the menu to [On]. · Refer to P. 41 regarding each menu item settings. b E 134 /134 F 1 H 25 M 02 s VCVA Level 05 DISPLY INDEX a Start level (Varies according to the sound volume being recorded) b Level meter indicator (moves to the left/right according to the set level) a Notes · The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode ( P. 27). · 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. [. . . ] You need to change the PC's USB settings. See DSS Player Online help for details ( P. 55). Technical assistance and support The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only. s Technical Hotline Number in the U. S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 s User Support E-mail address in the U. S. and Canada distec@olympus. com s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number: 00800 67 10 83 00 available for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899 s User Support E-mail address in Europe Audio. Support@olympus-europa. com 62 Accessories (optional) s Headset: E62, E102 Stereo headset for your PC. [. . . ]