User manual OLYMPUS DS-40

[. . . ] DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-50 DS-40 DS-30 INSTRUCTIONS EN INSTRUCTIONS FR MODE D'EMPLOI ES INSTRUCCIONES 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. Introduction The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced notice. [. . . ] The record/play indicator light glows red when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. 2 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator 8 8 Press the 9 or 0 button adjust the pause sound level. The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 different values. The higher the value, the more sensitive the recorder to sounds. At the highest value, even the faintest sound will activate recording. The VCVA pause sound level can be adjusted according to the ambient (background) noise. b Level meter (varies according to the sound volume being recorded) c Start level (moves to the right/left according to the set level) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notes · The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode ( P31). · If the surrounding noise is loud, the starting sensitivity of the VCVA can be adjusted according to the recording situation. · To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of the start/stop actuation level is recommended. 29 Recording Modes (Rec Mode) The recording mode can be chosen from ST XQ (stereo extra high quality sound recording), ST HQ (stereo high quality sound recording), HQ (high quality sound recording), SP (standard recording), and LP (long-term recording). 2 Recording Modes 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. "Rec Mode" will be displayed on the screen. ( P60, 62) Press the OK or 9 button. The recording mode setup process begins. Press the + or ­ button to choose from "ST XQ", "ST HQ", "HQ", "SP" and "LP". Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the menu. Press the STOP button to close the menu. a Record mode indicator Press the STOP button while the recorder is stopped to check "Remaining Memory" and "Remaining Recording Time" in the selected recording mode. 30 Microphone Sensitivity Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. While the recorder is stopped or during recording, slide the Mic Sense switch and select a microphone sensitivity among "LECTURE", "CONF", and "DICT". Every time the setting is switched, it cycles through the display's microphone sensitivities. LECTURE( ): Highest recording sensitivity suitable for conferences with large crowds and recording audio at a distance or low volume. CONF( ): Suitable for recording meetings and seminars with a small number of people. DICT( ): Lowest recording sensitivity suitable for dictation. a Microphone sensitivity display 2 Microphone Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Notes · When the speaker's voice is to be recorded clearly, set it to DICT (dictation) mode. If breath directly hits the microphone it will be noisy, so keep the microphone a little lower than the speaker's mouth (5 to 10cm/2 to 4 inches) while recording. · If the ambient (background) noise is too loud to get a clear recording even in DICT (dictation) mode, we recommend that you use an ME12 Noise-Cancellation monaural microphone. P84) 31 Set the Low Cut Filter (LowCut Filter) The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more clearly. This function can reduce noise from air conditioners, projectors and other similar noises. 2 2 1 1 2 3 4 While the recorder is stopped or during recording, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. Press the + or ­ button to choose "LowCut Filter". The menu opens. ( P60, 62) Set the Low Cut Filter Press the OK or 9 button. The Low Cut Filter setup process begins. 4 3 Press the + or ­ button to choose between "On" and "Off". On: Low Cut Filter will be turned on. If it goes to the menu screen during recording, move the cursor and the Low Cut Filter will be turned On/Off according to the movement so you can check the effect with the recording monitor. (P27) If it is set to "On", will appear on the display. a Low Cut Filter indicator 32 Set the Low Cut Filter (LowCut Filter) 6 5 5 6 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the menu. Press the STOP button to close the menu. If it returns to the menu screen during recording, press the 0 button to close the menu screen. 2 Set the Low Cut Filter Recommended settings by recording condition Recommended settings Recording condition Conferences with large crowds and lectures in large rooms Meetings and business negotiations with a small number of people Dictation with a lot of background noise Music playing, wild birds singing, and railway sounds Dictation in a quiet environment Exclusive stereo microphone (ME53S) Microphone Recoding Modes STXQ STXQ, STHQ STXQ, STHQ, HQ STXQ Microphone Sensitivity LECTURE CONF DICT Microphone Sensitivity *1 Off On Low Cut Filter There is no particular recommendation. Choose a setting for recording. *1: Set the microphone sensitivity according to the volume being recorded. 33 3 About Playback Playing The recorder can play back WMA and MP3 format files. [. . . ] The maximum number of marks has been Erase unnecessary marks reached. Cancel the read-only setting of the file The file is read-only. on the PC. 82 Troubleshooting Symptom Cannot find the recorded voice The recorder does not start at the set time with "Timer Rec" or "Alarm" The Alarm, Starting tune and Closing tune, and guidance are not available Probable cause Wrong folder. The clock has not been set properly. Action Switch to the right folder. Verify the "Current Time" to reset the date and time if they are not properly set ( P18). The data has been deleted by the formatting. Copy the data to the recorder using the DSS Player (P76). [. . . ]