Olympus Microcassette Recorder DS 61 User Manual

DIGITAL VOICE  
RECORDER  
DS-71  
DS-61  
ONLINE  
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.  
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INDEX  
INDEX  
Table of Contents  
P.4  
Safe and Proper Usage  
Getting Started  
P.6  
P.9  
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2
P.23  
About Recording  
P.46  
About Playback  
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P.70  
Erase and other functions  
Display and Sound Functions  
Menu Setting  
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5
6
P.88  
P.97  
P.102  
P.114  
P.125  
P.140  
P.154  
P.163  
P.164  
Using the Recorder onYour PC  
Managing Files onYour PC  
DSS Player Expanded Functions  
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10  
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12  
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Importing content for listening  
on the recorder  
Enjoy Audible Content  
Other Practical Use Methods  
Other Information  
DS-71  
DS-71  
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Table of Contents  
Introduction ............................................... 2  
INDEX ...................................................... 3  
Table of Contents...................................... 4  
Safe and Proper Usage ............................ 6  
General Precautions ................................. 6  
3 About Playback  
Playing ................................................... 46  
Set Skip Space (Skip Space) .................. 50  
Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed) .... 52  
Select Play Mode (Play Mode) ................ 55  
How to begin segment repeat playback ... 57  
Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel) ... 59  
Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter) ............. 61  
Increase the realistic sensation  
1 Getting Started  
Main Features .......................................... 9  
Identification of Parts .............................. 11  
Inserting Batteries ................................... 13  
Using the AC Adapter ............................. 14  
Power Supply ......................................... 15  
HOLD ..................................................... 16  
Setting Time/Date (Time&Date) .............. 17  
Notes on the Folders .............................. 19  
(EUPHONY) .................................... 63  
Alarm Playback Function (Alarm)............ 65  
Set the Intro Play (Intro Play) .................. 69  
4 Erase and other functions  
Erasing ................................................... 70  
Index Marks and Temp Marks ................. 73  
Locking Files (Lock) ................................ 75  
Changing Folder Names (Folder Name) ........... 77  
Rearranging files (File Move) .................... 79  
Formatting the Recorder (Format) .......... 81  
Changing the USB Class (USB Class) ....... 83  
Changing Power Save (Power Save)...... 84  
Changing External Input Setting (Ext. Input) ... 85  
Viewing system information (System Info.) .... 87  
2 About Recording  
Before recording ..................................... 23  
Recording ............................................... 25  
Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator  
(VCVA) ............................................. 28  
Recording Modes (Rec Mode) ................ 32  
Set the method for adjusting the  
recording level (Rec Level) .............. 33  
Microphone Sensitivity ............................ 35  
Zoom Mic (Zoom Mic) ............................. 36  
Set the Low Cut Filter (LowCut Filter) ..... 38  
Recording from External Microphone or  
Other Devices .................................. 40  
Timer Recording (Timer Rec) .................. 42  
5 Display and Sound Functions  
LCD Display Information ......................... 88  
Backlight (Backlight) .............................. 90  
LED(LED) ............................................... 91  
LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) .... 92  
Guidance (Voice Guide).......................... 93  
System Sounds (Beep) ........................... 96  
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Table of Contents  
Splitting Files ........................................ 137  
Menu Setting of this Recorder .............. 139  
6 Menu Setting  
Menu Setting Method ............................. 97  
Menu List ................................................ 99  
10 Importing Content for Listening  
on the Recorder  
7 Using the Recorder onYour  
PC  
Importing Content for Listening on the  
Recorder ........................................ 140  
Using Windows Media Player ............... 141  
Window Names  
(Windows Media Player) ................ 142  
Copying Music from CD ........................ 143  
Transferring Music File to the Recorder .... 144  
Importing Podcast Content ................... 147  
Bookmark mode .................................. 151  
Saving Files in Your PC ........................ 102  
Using DSS Player Software .................. 104  
Installing Software ................................ 105  
Uninstalling Software ............................ 108  
Using Online Help ................................. 109  
Connecting to Your PC ......................... 110  
Running DSS Player ............................. 112  
Window Names (DSS Player) .................. 113  
11 Enjoy Audible Content  
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Managing Files onYour PC  
Loading Audible Content....................... 154  
Transferring Audible Content ................ 157  
Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder ... 159  
Download Voice Files from the Recorder ... 114  
Play a Voice File ................................... 116  
Upload Voice Files to the Recorder ....... 117  
Send Voice Files with E-mail................. 119  
Changing User ID ................................. 119  
Changing a Folder Name...................... 120  
Editing File Comments.......................... 120  
Editing a Template ................................ 121  
Copying Voice Guide Data .................... 122  
USB Microphone/USB Speaker ............ 123  
12 Other Practical Use Methods  
Using as External Memory of the Computer .... 163  
13 Other Information  
Alarm Message List .............................. 164  
Troubleshooting .................................... 165  
Accessories (optional) .......................... 167  
Specifications ....................................... 168  
Technical Assistance and Support ........ 170  
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DSS Player Expanded Functions  
Upgrade Function ................................. 125  
Using Voice Recognition Software ........ 127  
Joining Files ......................................... 135  
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Safe and Proper  
Usage  
General Precautions  
G Do not leave the recorder in hot,  
humid locations such as inside a  
closed automobile under direct  
sunlight or on the beach in the  
summer.  
Before using your new recorder, read this  
manual carefully to ensure that you know  
how to operate it safely and correctly.  
Keep this manual in an easily accessible  
location for future reference.  
G Do not store the recorder in places  
exposed to excessive moisture or  
dust.  
The warning symbols indicate important safety  
related information. To protect yourself and others  
from personal injury or damage to property, it is  
essential that you always read the warnings and  
information provided.  
G Do not use organic solvents such as  
alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean  
the unit.  
G Do not place the recorder on top of  
or near electric appliances such as  
TVs or refrigerators.  
G Avoid recording or playing back near  
cellular phones or other wireless  
equipment, as they may cause  
interference and noise. If you  
experience noise, move to another  
place, or move the recorder further  
away from such equipment.  
G Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause  
irreparable damage.  
G Avoid strong vibrations or shocks.  
G Do not disassemble, repair or modify  
the unit yourself.  
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General Precautions  
G Do not operate the unit while  
operating a vehicle (such as a  
bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart).  
Batteries  
Warning  
G Keep the unit out of the reach of  
children.  
• Batteries should never be exposed to  
flame, heated, short-circuited or  
disassembled.  
<Warning regarding data loss>  
• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline,  
lithium or any other non-rechargeable  
batteries.  
Recorded content in memory may be  
destroyed or erased by operating  
mistakes, unit malfunction, or during  
repair work.  
It is recommended to back up and save  
important content to other media such as  
a computer hard disk.  
Any liability for passive damages or  
damage of any kind occurred due to data  
loss incurred by a defect of the product,  
repair performed by the third party other  
than Olympus or an Olympus authorized  
service station, or any other reasons is  
excluded from the Olympus’s liability.  
• Never use any battery with a torn or  
cracked outer cover.  
• Keep batteries out of the reach of  
children.  
• If you notice anything unusual when  
using this product such as abnormal  
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.  
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General Precautions  
AC Adapter  
The [DSS Player] can be  
upgraded to [DSS Player Plus],  
which is equipped with  
enhanced functionality (paid  
option). (P125)  
Plus  
Warning  
Do not attempt to disassemble, repair  
or modify the AC adapter in any way.  
Keep foreign objects including water,  
metal, or flammable substances from  
getting inside the product.  
Do not moisten the AC adapter or touch  
it with a wet hand.  
Do not use the AC adapter in the vicinity  
of flammable gas (including gasoline,  
benzine and lacquer thinner).  
In case  
... the internal parts of the AC adapter  
are exposed because it has been  
dropped or otherwise damaged:  
... the AC adapter is dropped in water,  
or if water, metal flammable substances  
or other foreign objects get inside it:  
... you notice anything unusual when  
using the AC adapter such as abnormal  
noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor:  
1 do not touch any of the exposed parts;  
2 immediately disconnect the power  
supply plug from the power outlet, and;  
3 call your dealer or local Olympus  
representative for servicing. Continued  
use of the AC adapter under these  
circumstances could result in electric  
shock, fire or injury.  
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Getting Started  
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Main Features  
G The recording level can be adjusted  
automatically or manually. (DS-71 only)  
This product is equipped with the following  
features.  
G This IC recorderis optimally suited for  
playing back audio recordings, such as  
conferences or business scenes,  
language studies, Podcasts, and other  
audible content.  
The recorder stores highly compressed  
WMA (Windows Media Audio) format  
voice messages in integrated flash  
memory. (P22)  
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G An exclusive remote control can be  
attached to the recorder to control  
recording and stop operations. (P24)  
G It uses a removable stereo microphone.  
(P23)  
The stereo microphone can be removed  
when it is not necessary during playback,  
offering excellent portability.  
If the stereo microphone is removed and  
attached to the exclusive remote control, it  
can be used as a remotely controlled stereo  
microphone.  
It can also play back WMA and MP3  
(MPEG-1/MPEG-2Audio Layer-3) format  
files. (P46, 140)  
Even if the stereo microphone is removed,  
the unit uses a built-in monaural microphone  
for recording.  
G Supports the linear PCM format, which  
is capable of recording sound quality  
equivalent to CD-level. Capable of  
realistically recording various different  
sound sources. (DS-71 only)  
High resolution recording at a high sampling  
frequency and bit count equivalent to that  
of a music CD (Sampling frequency 44.1  
kHz, Bit count 16bit) is possible.  
G This USB storage class support recorder  
can be utilized as external memory to  
read and save the data. (P163)  
By connecting the computer with the USB,  
pictures, text data, etc. can be saved, and  
utilized to carry data.  
G Several recording modes can be selected  
including stereo recording modes ST XQ  
(Stereo Extra High Quality Sound  
Recording), ST HQ (Stereo High Quality  
Recording) or ST SP (Stereo Standard  
Recording), and three types of monaural  
recording modes including HQ (High  
Quality), SP (Standard Recording), and  
LP (Long-tern Recording). (P32)  
G The guidance feature (in English and  
other languages) gives audio notification  
of operating conditions. It ensures  
seamless operation of various complex  
functions. (P93)  
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Main Features  
G You may assign your own names to folders.  
G Comes with DSS Player software.  
(P77, 120)  
(P102)  
• If you transfer voice files recorded with the  
recorder to a PC, you can easily play back,  
organize, and edit the files.  
G It has a built-in Variable Control Voice  
Actuator (VCVA) function. (P28)  
• If you connect the recorder to a computer,  
you can use it as a USB microphone or USB  
speaker. (P123)  
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G Timer Rec and Alarm features enable  
automatic recording and playing at a set  
time. (P42, 65)  
G The [DSS Player] can be upgraded to a  
[DSS Player Plus], which is equipped  
with a enhanced functionality (Option).  
(P125)  
If a commercial voice recognition software  
is utilized, the recorded voice file can be  
converted to characters automatically. (ꢀ  
P127)  
G
A directional microphone feature has been  
included that allows for switching between  
broad stereo recording and recording with  
a highly directional quality using a single  
special microphone. (P36)  
G The LowCut Filter minimizes air  
conditioner noise and other similar noises  
while recording. (P38)  
In addition to the [DSS Player] functions,  
joining and splitting of the files and  
configuring the menu settings of this  
recorder, etc. can be performed.  
G Index mark and temp mark features allow  
you to quickly find desired locations. (ꢀ  
P73)  
G It is compatible with Podcasting. (ꢀ  
P147)  
G The playback speed can be controlled as  
preferred. (P52)  
If favorite Internet radio-station URLs  
are registered in the DSS Player, the  
latest broadcasting content will be  
received automatically. Press the  
Podcast button on the recorder to  
quickly listen to the program (file)  
transferred from the DSS Player to the  
recorder.  
G A convenient intro play feature has been  
included for when searching for a file that  
you want to listen to. (P69)  
G A Noise Cancel Function (P59) and a  
Voice Filter Function (P61) cut noise  
and enable clear audio playback.  
G Compatible with Audible broadcasting.  
(P154)  
G EUPHONY MOBILE has been included  
to produce a natural, realistic experience  
without degrading sound quality. (P63)  
G Fast forward and rewind are possible at  
10  
set intervals. (P48)  
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Identification of Parts  
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# FOLDER/  
button  
$ VOLUME (+) button  
1 Exclusive stereo microphone  
(ME55S)  
2 MIC (Microphone) / REMOTE jack  
3 Built-in monaural microphone  
4 REC (Record) button  
5 STOP button  
% 9(Fast Forward) button  
^ VOLUME (-) button  
& 0(Rewind) button  
* OK/MENU button  
( ERASE button  
) EAR (Earphone) jack  
- MIC SENSE(Microphone  
Sensitivity) switch  
= PC (USB) terminal  
q Battery cover  
6 PLAY button  
7 DISPLAY/Podcast button  
8 POWER/HOLD switch  
9 Strap hole  
0 Record/Play indicator light (LED)  
! Display (LCD panel)  
w Power jack  
e Built-in speaker  
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@ LIST/INDEX button  
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Identification of Parts  
Remote Controller -RS29-  
Display (LCD Panel)  
Recording and stop operations can be  
performed by connecting the remote  
controller to the recorder. The remote  
controller can also be used as a remote  
controlled stereo microphone by connecting  
it to the exclusive stereo microphone  
(ME55S).  
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Folder A  
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8
2
3
4
5
6
1
9
0
Folder A  
Folder A  
Display in the stereo  
recording mode  
Display in the  
playback mode  
1 Folder name indicator  
2 EUPHONY indicator  
3 Record mode indicator  
4 Play position bar indicator  
5 Zoom Mic indicator  
6 Erase lock indicator  
7 Current file number  
8 Totalnumberofrecordedfilesinthefolder  
9 Character information display  
0 Icon display  
Noise Cancel indicator  
Voice Filter indicator  
F. Play indicator  
S. Play indicator  
VCVA (Variable Control Voice  
Actuator) indicator  
Microphone sensitivity indicator  
Battery indicator  
Timer indicator  
Alarm indicator  
r MIC (Microphone) jack  
t REC/STOP switch  
y Clip  
Low Cut Filter indicator  
Play Mode indicator  
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Inserting Batteries  
Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the  
battery cover open.  
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
4
Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the  
correct polarity.  
1
Close the battery cover completely by pressing to  
the direction A, then sliding to the direction B.  
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction  
indicated by the arrow, and turn the power on.  
If the [hour] indicator flashes in the display, see [Setting Time/  
Date (Time&Date)]. (P17)  
Replacing batteries  
The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries  
lose power.  
When  
appears on the display, replace the batteries  
as soon as possible.  
When the battery is too weak,  
on the display and the recorder shuts down. When changing  
batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH  
Rechargeable Batteries (P14) are recommended.  
[Battery Low] appears  
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Inserting Batteries  
Using the AC Adapter  
Plug the optional AC adapter (Olympus  
Model A328) into a household power outlet  
and connect the power plug to the  
recorder’s power connector (DC 3V).  
Always turn the recorder's power off or stop  
recording before connecting. If the AC  
adapter is plugged in while recording using  
batteries, it may not be possible to play back  
the voice data being recorded.  
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery  
Optional Ni-MH rechargeable batteries  
from Olympus can be used in the  
recorder. (P167)  
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Notes  
Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing  
the batteries. Unloading the batteries while the  
recorder is in use may corrupt the file. If you  
are recording into a file and the batteries run  
out, you will lose your currently recorded file  
because the file header will not be able to close.  
It is crucial to change the batteries once you  
see only one Hash mark in the battery icon.  
• If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace dead  
batteries, you may have to reset the time when  
you load fresh batteries. (P17)  
• Remove the batteries if you are not going to  
use the recorder for an extended period of time.  
Warning  
• Always stop recording before connection  
or disconnection.  
• When the AC adapter is not in use,  
disconnect the power supply plug from  
the power outlet.  
• Use only the correct power supply  
voltage as indicated on the adapter.  
• Do not use the AC adapter when  
connecting the recorder to the USB port.  
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Power Supply  
When the recorder is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to a  
minimum. Even if the power is turned off, existing data, mode settings, and clock settings will  
be maintained.  
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Turning On the Power  
While the recorders power is off,  
slide the POWER/HOLD switch  
in the direction indicated by the  
arrow.  
The display will turn on, and, after  
[System Check] appears, the power will  
be turned on. The resume function will  
bring the recorder back to the stop  
position in memory before power was  
turned off.  
Turning Off the Power  
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction  
indicated by the arrow for 0.5 seconds or longer.  
The display shuts off and the power will be turned off.  
The resume function remembers the stop position before  
the power is turned off.  
Power save mode  
If the recorder is on and stops for 10 minutes or longer (default), the display shuts off and it  
goes into power save mode. You can set the time to enter power save mode from among  
[5min.], [1 min.], [30min.], [1hour] and [Off] (P84) To exit power save, press any button.  
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HOLD  
If you bring the POWER/HOLD switch to the HOLD position,  
the current conditions will be preserved, and all buttons and  
switches will be disabled.This feature is useful when the  
recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket.  
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Set the recorder to HOLD mode  
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch  
to the HOLD position.  
After [Hold] appears on the display, the  
recorder is set to HOLD mode.  
Exit HOLD mode  
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch  
to the A position.  
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Notes  
If you press any button in HOLD mode, the clock display flashes for 2 seconds, but it will not operate the  
recorder.  
If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is disabled with the playback (recording) state  
unchanged. (When playback has ended and the recording has ended due to the remaining memory  
being used up, it will stop.)  
Even if the recorder is in HOLD mode, operations using the remote control are still available.  
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SettingTime/Date (Time&Date)  
If you set the date and time beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically  
stored for each file. Setting the date and time beforehand enables easier file management.  
When you use the recorder for the first time after purchasing it, or turn the  
power on after having removed the batteries for one minute or longer to  
change them or for other purposes, the [Set Time&Date] message may  
appear. If the [Hour] indicator flashes, follow the steps below to set it.  
1
Press the 9or 0button to select  
the item to set.  
Select the item from [hour], [minute], [year]  
[month] and [day] with a flashing point.  
1
1
Press the +or button to set.  
Follow the same steps by pressing the 9  
2
2
or 0button to select the next item, and  
press the + or button to set.  
You can choose between 12 and 24 hour  
display by pressing the DISPLAY button  
while setting the hour and minute.  
Example: 5:45 P.M.  
5:45 PM ←→ 17:45  
(Initial setting)  
You can choose the order of the year,  
month, day by pressing the DISPLAY  
button while setting them.  
Example: September 7, 2008  
7D 9M 2008Y  
2008Y 9M 7D  
9M 7D 2008Y  
(Initial setting)  
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SettingTime/Date (Time&Date)  
Press the OK button to complete the setup screen.  
The clock will start from the set date and time. Press the OK  
button according to the time signal.  
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3
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Notes  
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If you press the OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will  
save the items that were set to that point.  
After setup, a message will sound saying that If the guidance is not required,  
select [Off], and the screen goes into [Voice Guide] setup. (P93)  
If you dont want the guidance feature, select [Off].  
Changing the Time/Date  
Press the STOP button while the recorder has stopped recording to check [Time&Date] and  
[Remain]. If the [Time&Date] is not correct, set it using the procedure below.  
Press the +or button in the menu  
screen, and select the [Time&Date].  
1
1
See P97, 99 regarding the menu.  
Press the OK or 9button.  
The Time/Date screen appears. The hour  
indicator flashes, indicating the start of the  
Time/Date setup process.The following steps  
are the same as Step 1 through Step 3 of  
[Setting Time/Date (Time&Date)]. (P17)  
2
2
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
3
3
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Notes on the Folders  
There are a total of eight folders in the recorder that are in a tree format. Under the [Root]  
folder are [FolderA] through [Folder E], [Audible] and [Music] folders, and recorded or transferred  
language and music data from a computer can be saved as [files]. [FolderA] through [Folder E]  
are voice-recording folders, so choose one of these five folders when recording on this recorder.  
Up to 200 files can be saved in each folder, and up to two layers can be created within the  
[Music] folders.  
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[Audible] folder can be purchased from an Audible web site (P155) by using the [Audible Manager],  
and files transferred to the recorder (P156) are saved in this folder (in ACELP/MP3 format).  
A [Podcast] folder, for saving files distributed (P147) by Podcasting, is prepared in advance  
inside the [Music] folder.  
Folder  
File  
Each folder in [Folder A]  
through [Folder E] can  
save up to 200 voice files.  
First layer Second layer  
Save up to  
200 files.  
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Notes  
Up to 128 folders can be created under the [Music] folder including [Music]] and [Podcast].  
When using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync] instead of setting the synchronization options. All  
the files will be transferred to the part A above. (P145)  
It is not possible to create a folder in the [Audible] folder.  
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Notes on the Folders  
Selecting the Folders and Files  
File display  
List display  
Information of the selected file is displayed.  
Enters in playback standby mode.  
The folders and files recorded  
in this recorder are displayed.  
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Upper (selected) folder  
aUpper (selected)  
folder  
Folder A  
Scroll bar  
(appears when  
the whole  
contents  
bName of the file  
cannot be  
displayed)  
Files with tag data  
Press the FOLDER button to switch folders  
Press the FOLDER button while the recorder  
is stopped.  
Every time the Folder button is pressed, it  
cycles through [Folder A] through [Folder E]  
and the [Audible] [Music] folder, and it  
shows a list of files and folders recorded  
within each folder.  
When the [Audible] folder is opened, the  
recorder enters theAudible mode. (P159)  
Open the [Podcast] folder  
While the recorder is stopped, press the  
Podcast button for one second or longer.  
If the [Podcast] folder under the [Music]  
folder is opened, a list of files and folders  
within the folder will appear. For [Podcast]  
please see P147.  
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Notes on the Folders  
How to select a folder and file  
You can select a desired folder and file even without using the FOLDER button or the Podcast  
button.  
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+
or  
-
button: Moves the cursor  
up and down.  
9
or OK button: Opens the  
Selecting  
[Folder A] folder  
Selecting  
[DS710001] file  
If a folder or file is  
selected with the  
OK button,  
selected folder/file.  
0 button: Returnstotheupperfolder.  
playback will begin.  
LIST button: Returns to the upper  
folder while in the list display, and returns  
to the list display while in the file display.  
* You can also start playing back a file by pressing  
the Play button while a list of files is on display.  
Selecting  
[DS710003] file  
If a folder or file is  
selected with the  
OK button,  
playback will begin.  
Selecting  
[Audible] folder  
Selecting [Chapter 3]  
The recorder  
switches to the  
Audible mode.  
When the PLAY button is  
pressed, the recorder starts  
to play back a file from the  
Playback Position. (P160)  
Selecting  
[Music] folder  
Selecting  
[Contents] folder  
Selecting  
[Chapter 1] folder  
Selecting  
[Contents01] file  
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Notes on the Folders  
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder.  
DS71 0001.WMA  
Extension: Files recorded by this device are saved in WMA or linear PCM  
format with the file extensions .WMA or .WAV.  
1
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 [DS71] or [DS61]. The user ID can be modified  
with DSS Player. (P119)  
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About Recording  
2
Before recording  
This recorder offers a wide range of recording options by using the exclusive stereo  
microphone, built-in monaural microphone, and exclusive remote control. Choose a recording  
method according to your need.  
2
Stereo recording using the exclusive stereo microphone  
Plug the exclusive stereo microphone into the recorder’s MIC/  
REMOTE jack for stereo recording in ST XQ, ST HQ and ST SP  
modes and monaural recording in HQ, SP, and LP modes.  
The DS-71 can also record in linear PCM format.  
Connect the exclusive stereo microphone to the  
recorder’s MIC/REMOTE jack.  
Monaural recording with the built-in microphone  
Even if the exclusive stereo microphone is unplugged, recordings  
can be still made using the recorder’s built-in microphone.  
Unplug the exclusive stereo microphone from the  
recorder.  
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Notes  
• The ME55S is the microphone for the DS-71 and DS-61.  
• The ME53S external microphone for the DS-50/40/30 cannot be used.  
• If a recording is made in PCM, ST XQ, ST HQ and ST SP modes while the  
exclusive stereo microphone is unplugged, it will be a monaural recording  
through the built-in microphone, and same audio will be recorded on both  
Left channel (Lch) and Right channel (Rch).  
• Stop the recorder before plugging in or unplugging a microphone.  
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Before recording  
Use the remote control for operation  
Plug the exclusive remote control into the recorders MIC/REMOTE  
jack to use the remote control to operate the recorder.  
Connect the exclusive remote control to the recorders  
MIC/REMOTE jack.  
Use the REC/STOP switch on the exclusive remote control to start  
and stop recording with the recorders built-in microphone. (P25)  
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Notes  
Even when the exclusive remote control is plugged in, the recorders buttons  
are still usable.  
Even when the recorder is in Hold mode (P16), the exclusive remote  
controls REC/STOP switch is still usable.  
When the switch of the exclusive remote control is set to STOP and the REC  
button on the recorder is pressed, the recorder starts recording with the  
microphone that has been connected to the exclusive remote control. Recording  
will not be made if a microphone is not connected to the exclusive remote control.  
Use it as a remotely controlled stereo microphone  
If the exclusive stereo microphone is removed from the recorder  
and plugged into the exclusive remote controls Mic jack, it can be  
used as a remotely controlled stereo microphone.  
Connect the exclusive stereo microphone to the  
exclusive remote controls Mic jack.  
Use the REC/STOP switch on the exclusive remote control to  
start and stop recording on the recorder. (P25)  
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Notes  
Even when the exclusive remote control is plugged in, the recorders buttons  
are still usable.  
Turn the exclusive remote controls switch to Stop and press the recorder's  
REC button to start and stop recording using the remote-control stereo  
microphone.  
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Recording  
Before starting recording, select a folder between Folder A to Folder E. 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.  
Newly recorded audio will be saved as the last file in the selected folder.  
Press the FOLDER button to choose a  
folder in which to make a recording.  
2
1
1
Every time the FOLDER button is pressed,  
folders will switch. (P20)  
Press the REC button to start  
Folder A  
recording.  
2
The record/play indicator light glows red.  
Turn the microphone in the direction of the  
source to be recorded. The display changes  
depending on the recording mode. (P32)  
Display in the  
When the exclusive remote control is  
stereo recording  
2
3
mode  
connected, the remote controls REC/STOP  
switch will work the same as the recorders  
REC and STOP buttons.  
Folder A  
a Current recording mode  
b Recording elapsed time  
c Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar)  
(The bar indicates remaining memory)  
d Level meter (varies according to the sound  
volume being recorded)  
Display in the  
monaural recording  
mode  
Every time the DISPLAY button is pressed  
while recording, [Recording elapsed time]  
and [Remaining recording time] cycles in the  
location indicated by b.  
Press the STOP button to stop  
recording.  
3
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Recording  
Notes  
A
E
If you select a folder other than  
through  
and press the REC button, an [Illegal Folder] message  
and start recording again.  
A
E
will flash. Select a folder from  
through  
To ensure recording from the beginning, start speaking after you see the red record/play indicator light on.  
A beep will sound when remaining recording time reaches 60 seconds, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds  
while recording.  
When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds, the record/play indicator light starts flashing in  
red. When the recording time is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, the light flashes faster.  
[Memory Full] or [Folder Full] will be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is full. Delete any  
unnecessary files before recording any further. (P.70)  
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Pause  
Press the REC button while recording.  
[Rec Pause] will flash on the display.  
When leaving the device idle while pausing  
recording for over 1 minute, the device will beep at  
a 5 second interval to notify the user that the device  
is paused.  
The recorder will time out after 2 hours when left in  
[Rec Pause].  
Resume Recording  
Press the REC button again.  
Recording will resume at the point of  
interruption.  
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Recording  
Listening While Audio is Recorded  
If you start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack  
on the recorder, you can hear the sound being recorded. The sound  
volume on the recording monitor can be adjusted by pressing the  
VOLUME (+) or VOLUME () button.  
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder.  
To EAR  
(earphone)  
jack  
2
After recording has started, you can hear the sound being  
recorded through the earphone. If the earphone is connected,  
no sound will come from the speaker.  
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Notes  
Recording level cannot be controlled using the volume button.  
When using the earphones, do NOT set the volume too high. Listening at  
very high volume may lead to hearing loss.  
Do not place earphones near a microphone as this may cause feedback.  
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Using theVariable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA)  
When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the  
built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when  
the volume drops below the threshold level.  
The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording  
during silent periods, which helps the playback to be more efficient.  
While the recorder is stopped or  
during recording, press the MENU  
1
2
1
button for 1 second or longer.  
The menu opens. (P97, 99)  
Press the + or button to choose  
[VCVA].  
2
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The [VCVA] setup process begins.  
3
Press the + or button to choose  
[ON/OFF].  
4
2,4,6  
Press the OK or 9 button.  
5
Press the + or button to choose  
between [On] and [Off].  
6
3,5  
[On]: Will start recording in VCVAmode.  
[Off]:Will resume recording in normal mode.  
When [On] is selected, a VCVA indication  
will be displayed on the screen.  
a VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator)  
indicator  
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
7
7
If the  
0
button is pressed, the setting will  
be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
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Using theVariable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA)  
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
8
If it returns to the menu screen during recording,  
press the 0button to close the menu screen.  
9
8
Press the REC button to start  
2
recording.  
9
When the sound volume is lower than the preset  
threshold sound level, recording automatically  
stops after 1 sec approximately, and [Standby]  
flashes on the display. The record/play indicator  
light glows red when recording starts and  
flashes when recording pauses.  
Adjust the initial VCVA level (DS-71)  
While the recorder is recording or  
paused, hold down the MENUbutton  
2
1
for 1 second or longer.  
The menu opens. (P97, 99)  
Press the +or button to choose  
1
[VCVA].  
2
The [VCVA] setup process begins.  
Press the OK or 9 button.  
3
4
4
Press the +or button to choose  
[Level].  
The [Level] setup process begins.  
3,5  
Press the OK or 9 button.  
5
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Press the 9 or 0 button adjust  
the pause sound level.  
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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.  
2
7
b Level meter (varies according to the sound volume being recorded)  
c Start level (moves to the right/left according to the set level)  
6
Press the OK button to finish  
settings, then press the 0 button  
to close the Menu Screen.  
7
Adjust the initial VCVA level (DS-61)  
Press the 9 or 0 button while  
the recorder is recording or paused  
to adjust the initial VCVA level.  
VCVA 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)  
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Notes  
The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode. (P35)  
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  
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Using theVariable ControlVoice Actuator (VCVA)  
VCVA standby monitor setting  
When [Standby Monitor] is set to [On] with the menu setting, the recording will not be  
output from the earphone while in VCVA standby.  
When you monitor your recording with the earphone connected, you can check whether  
VCVA is launched or not by checking if an audio is output.  
While the recorder is stopped or  
during recording, press the MENU  
button for 1 second or longer.  
2
2
1
The menu opens. (P97, 99)  
Press the +or button to choose  
1
[VCVA].  
2
Press the OK or 9 button.  
3
Press the +or button to choose  
[Standby Monitor].  
4
4,6  
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The [Standby Monitor] setup process begins.  
5
Press the + or button to choose  
between [On] and [Off].  
6
3,5,7  
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
7
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,  
8
8
press the 0button to close the menu screen.  
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Recording Modes (Rec Mode)  
The recording mode can be chosen from PCM (DS-71 only), ST XQ (stereo extra high quality  
sound recording), ST HQ (stereo high quality sound recording), ST SP (stereo standard  
recording), HQ (high quality sound recording), SP (standard recording), and LP (long-term  
recording).  
While the recorder is stopped, press the  
MENU button for 1 second or longer.  
2
1
[Rec Mode] will be displayed on the screen.  
(P97, 99)  
1
2
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The [Rec Mode] setup process begins.  
2
Press the + or button to choose  
from [PCM], [ST XQ], [ST HQ], [ST  
3
3
SP], [HQ], [SP] and [LP].  
Press the OK button to complete the  
4
setup screen.  
4
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  
5
5
Press the STOP button while the recorder is  
stopped to check [Remaining Memory] and  
[Remaining Recording Time] in the selected  
recording mode.  
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Set the method for adjusting the recording level  
(Rec Level) (DS-71 only)  
You can set the device to automatically or manually adjust the recording level.  
While the recorder is stopped, press the  
2
MENU button for 1 second or longer.  
The menu opens. (P97, 99)  
1
2
1
Press the + or button to choose  
[Rec Level].  
2
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The [Rec Level] setup process begins.  
3
4
Press the + or button to choose  
between [Manual] and [Auto].  
4
[Manual]:Recording is performed by manually  
adjusting the recording level.  
[Auto]:Recording is performed by automatically  
3,5  
adjusting the recording level. This is  
useful for when you will be recording  
right away.  
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.  
5
5
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
6
6
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Set the method for adjusting the recording level (Rec Level)  
Adjust the recording level  
Press the 9 or 0 button while the  
recorder is recording or paused to  
adjust the recording level.  
2
• The recording level will be automatically adjusted when the  
recording level is set to [Auto]. Set the recording level to [Manual]  
to use the recording level adjustment feature.  
• When the unit is set to [Manual], the limiter function will be  
disabled. Distorted sound will be recorded during [OVER] is  
displayed. Adjust the recording level so that [OVER] is not  
displayed.  
• [OVER] may be displayed even when the indicator of the recording  
level meter does not reach or is over to the right.  
• Inputting a very loud sound may produce noise even when the  
recording level is set to [Auto].  
• The level can be adjusted from [01] to [13]. The higher the number,  
the higher the level and the larger the indicator position on the  
level meter.  
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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.  
2
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  
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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 background noise is affecting your recording even in [DICT] (dictation) mode, we recommend that you  
either set the directional microphone (P36) to [Zoom] or [Narrow] or use an ME12 dictation microphone  
(sold separately, P167).  
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Zoom Mic (Zoom Mic)  
The directional microphone function utilizes DiMAGIC’s (DiMAGIC Co., Ltd.) DiMAGIC  
Virtual Microphone (DVM) technology. DVM is an audio pickup system which allows you  
to record by focusing on sound from any direction. From expansive stereo recording  
to high directivity recording, DVM represents the latest in directional control methods  
that allow you to switch to a single exclusive microphone.  
2
While the recorder is stopped, press the  
2
MENU button for 1 second or longer.  
The menu opens. (P97, 99)  
1
Press the + or button to choose  
1
[Zoom Mic].  
2
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The [Zoom Mic] setup process begins.  
3
4
Press + or to select the direction  
of the internal stereo microphone  
4
[Zoom]:Recording with monaural, however  
you can record high directivity  
sound.  
[Narrow]: Recording by a directivity stereo  
3,5  
sound.  
[Wide]:Recording by an expansive stereo  
sound.  
[Off]: Disables this function.  
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.  
5
5
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Zoom Mic (Zoom Mic)  
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
6
If it returns to the menu screen during  
recording, press the 0 button to close the  
menu screen.  
6
If it is set to [Zoom], [Narrow] or [Wide],  
will appear on the display.  
2
a Zoom Mic indicator  
Directional Microphone Feature  
Concept diagram  
Directionality  
(high)  
Directionality  
(Low)  
Sound collection  
range (narrow)  
Sound collection  
range (wide)  
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Notes  
• When changing the directional microphone’s level to [Zoom], [Narrow], or [Wide], the setting will remain  
active until it is switched to [Off].  
The directional microphone feature is designed to only function when used with the included microphone (ME55S).  
Please take note that you will not be able to record properly when using a commercially sold microphone.  
• The directional microphone feature cannot be used with the internal monaural microphone.  
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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.  
While the recorder is stopped or  
during recording, press the MENU  
1
2
button for 1 second or longer.  
The menu opens. (ꢀ  
2
Press the + or Pb9u7t,t9o9n) to choose  
[LowCut Filter].  
2
1
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The [LowCut Filter] setup process begins.  
3
Press the + or button to choose  
4
between [On] and [Off].  
4
[On]: Low Cut Filter will be turned on.  
[Off]: Low Cut Filter will be cancelled.  
If it goes to the menu screen during  
recording, move the cursor and the Low Cut  
3
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  
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Set the Low Cut Filter (LowCut Filter)  
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
5
6
6
5
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.  
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Recommended settings by recording condition  
Recommended settings  
Recording condition  
Microphone Low Cut  
Zoom  
Mic  
Microphone  
Recoding  
Modes  
Sensitivity  
Filter  
Recording for conferences and  
other large groups.  
CONF  
You can  
set the  
directionality  
of the  
exclusive  
stereo  
microphone  
depending on  
the sound  
source.  
The  
Recording for classroom lectures  
and other spacious venues.  
recording  
level can be  
adjusted to  
suit the  
volume of  
the original  
sound  
Exclusive  
stereo  
microphone  
Meetings and business negotiations  
with a small number of people  
ON  
LECTURE  
(ME55S)  
Dictation with a lot of  
background noise  
DICT  
Music playing, wild birds singing,  
and railway sounds  
Microphone  
Sensitivity  
OFF  
*1  
Dictation in a quiet environment  
There is no particular recommendation.  
Choose a setting for recording.  
*1: Set the microphone sensitivity according to the volume being recorded.  
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Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices  
The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded.  
Connect as follows by the device to be used.  
Recording with External Microphone  
To MIC  
(microphone) jack  
Connect an external microphone to the MIC jack of the  
recorder or the exclusive remote control connected to the  
recorder.  
The internal microphone does not operate when an external  
microphone is connected to the microphone jack of the device.  
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Applicable External Microphones (optional)  
G Stereo microphone: ME51S  
The built-in large-diameter microphone enables sensitive stereo  
recording. Stereo recording is available only in PCM (DS-71only), STXQ,  
STHQ or STSP modes.  
G Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural microphone:ME52  
This microphone is used to record sound at a distance while minimizing  
surrounding noise.  
G Noise-Cancellation monaural microphone: ME12 (Dictation  
microphone)  
Used to get clear recordings of your own voice by reducing the effects of  
ambient noise.  
G Tie clip microphone: ME15 (monaural)  
Small concealing microphone with a tie-clip.  
G Telephone pickup:TP7 (monaural)  
Earphone type microphone can be plugged into your ear while phoning.  
The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded.  
If the menu's [Ext. Input] (P85) is set to [Auto], a connected  
external microphone will automatically detect whether it is stereo  
or monaural, and record according to the proper recording mode.  
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Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices  
To MIC  
(microphone) jack  
Recording the Sound of Other  
Devices withThis Recorder  
The sound can be recorded when connecting to the  
audio output terminal (earphone jack) of the other  
device, and the microphone jack of the recorder with  
EAR  
ME  
the connecting cord (optional KA333)(P167) for  
dubbing.  
2
VOLU  
ME  
EAR  
To audio output  
terminal of other  
devices  
To audio input  
terminal of  
other devices  
Recording the Sound ofThis  
Recorder with Other Devices  
The sound of this recorder can be recorded to other  
devices when connected to the audio input terminal  
(microphone jack) of other devices and the earphone  
jack of this recorder, with the connecting cord (optional  
KA333) for dubbing.  
To EAR  
(earphone) jack  
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Notes  
• Use the connecting cord sold separately for dubbing (KA333) to connect the recorder with other devices.  
• The detailed input levels cannot be adjusted with this recorder. When you connect the recorder to an  
external device, execute a test recording and adjust the output level of the external device.  
• A microphone with plug-in power, which receives the power supply from this recorder, can be used.  
• The directional microphone feature (P36) is designed to only function when used with the included  
microphone (ME55S). Please take note that you will not be able to record properly when using a  
commercially sold microphone.  
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Timer Recording (Timer Rec)  
Timer recording is the function to execute a recording at a set time. You can program up to  
three desired settings (Preset 1-3) ([On/Off], [Day], [Time], [Rec Mode], [Folder], and [Mic  
Sense]).  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
the MENU button for 1 second or  
1
2
longer.  
The menu opens. (P97, 99)  
2
Press the + or button to choose  
[Timer Rec].  
1
2
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The [Timer Rec] setup process begins.  
3
4
Press the + or button to select a  
preset number.  
4
Press the DISPLAY button to show the [Day]  
and the [Time] set for the preset number the  
cursor is pointing at.  
3,5  
Press the OK or 9 button.  
5
6
Press the +or button to select the  
item to set.  
Select items you want to set from among [On/  
Off], [Day], [Time], [Rec Mode], [Folder], and  
[Mic Sense].  
Select [Finish] to complete the setting and return  
to the preset number selection display in Step 4.  
6
Press the OK or 9 button to move to  
the respective setting.  
7
7
For procedures for each setting, please see  
P43 and P44.  
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Timer Recording (Timer Rec)  
[On/Off] setting  
1
1 Press the + or button to choose between  
[On]and [Off].  
[On]: Setting will be applied.  
[Off]: Setting will not be applied.  
2
2 Press the OK button to exit [On/Off] selection.  
2
[Day] setting  
1 Press the + or button to choose from [Only  
once], [Everyday], and [Every week].  
1
[Onlyonce]:Recordsonlyonceatthespecifiedtime.  
[Everyday]: Records every day at the specified time.  
[Every week]: Make a recording at a set time  
on a specified day of the week.  
2
Select [Every week] and press the OK or 9  
button to move to the selection of [Day]. Press  
the + or button to select a day of the week.  
2
Press the OK button to exit [Day] selection.  
[Time] setting  
1
1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select [Hour] and  
[Minute] to start recording and [Hour] and [Minute]  
to stop recording.  
2 Press the + or button to set.  
3 Press the OK button to exit [Time] selection.  
2
3
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Timer Recording (Timer Rec)  
[Rec Mode] setting  
1
Regardless of the regular Rec mode (P32), timer  
recording will start in a set recording mode.  
1 Press the + or button to select a recording  
2
2
2
mode.  
2 Press the OK button to exit [Rec Mode]  
selection.  
2
[Folder] setting  
1
1 Press the + or button to select the folder in  
which the recording will be saved.  
2 Press the OK button to exit [Folder] selection.  
[Mic Sense] setting  
1
Regardless of the recorder’s microphone sensitivity  
setting (P35), timer recording will start at a set  
microphone sensitivity.  
1 Press the + or button to choose from  
[Lecture], [Conference], and [Dictation].  
2 Press the OK button to exit [Mic Sense] selection.  
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Timer Recording (Timer Rec)  
Completing the setting.  
1 Press the + or button to choose  
8
9
[Finish].  
2 Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
1
Programmed settings will be applied and the  
screen will return to the preset number  
selection menu. If the On/Off setting is set  
2
to On,  
and  
(Timer indicator) will  
2
appear on the display.  
If you press the 0 button without pressing  
the OK button, all settings will be canceled  
and it will return to the preset number  
selection menu.  
a Timer indicator  
When setting other preset numbers, repeat  
Steps 4 through 8.  
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
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Notes  
• If the recorder is in use at the preset start time, the timer recording will start directly after stopping the  
recorder.  
• Even if the power if turned off or the recorder is put on Hold, timer recording will start at a specified time.  
• If three timer recordings have the same starting times, [Preset 1] has the highest priority and [Preset 3]  
has the lowest.  
• If the starting time for timer recording and alarm playback (P65) is set for the same time, timer  
recording will have priority.  
• If the batteries run out while recording based on the timer setting, the recorder will stop recording.  
Check the battery power before starting the timer recording.  
• The microphone sensitivity switch setting will be canceled during timer recording.  
• If the [Time&Date] is not correct, timer recording cannot be set at the specified time, so make sure the  
[Time&Date] is correct before setting timer recording. If it is not correct, reset [Time&Date]. (P18)  
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About Playback  
3
Playing  
The recorder can playback WAV(DS-71 only), MP3 and WMA format files. To playback a file  
recorded with other machines, you need to transfer (copy) it from a computer. (P114)  
Files saved in the Audible folder can play back in the Audible mode. For operation methods in  
the Audible mode, see P159.  
Press the FOLDER button to choose a  
folder.  
3
1
1
Every time the FOLDER button is pressed,  
it cycles through folders and the List display  
will appear. (P20)  
List display  
Press the + or button to choose  
the file that you want to play.  
2
If the 9 button is pressed, the File display  
will open.  
In the File display, press the 9 or 0  
2
button to select a file.  
File display  
If you want to return from the File display to  
the List display, or go back from the List  
display to a higher-level List display, press  
the LIST button.  
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Playing  
Press the PLAY or OK button to start  
playback.  
3
The record/play indicator light glows green.  
For files created using machines other than  
this recorder, the file format will appear on the  
display.  
....MP3 files  
....WMA files  
4
a Play position bar indicator  
b Current playback time  
c File name  
3
3
5
d File format indicator  
Press the + or button to select the  
proper sound volume.  
4
5
The display shows the volume level. You can  
choose between 0 and 30.  
e Volume level meter  
Press the STOP or OK button at any  
point you want to stop the playback.  
Stop a file play back at any point.  
Press the PLAY or OK button to start playing  
back from where it was stopped.  
You can change the display patterns. (P88)  
The displays indicated in this manual are default.  
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Notes  
• Playable file bitrates are 5-256kbps in WMA format, and 8-256kbps in MP3 format.  
• Variable bitrate MP3 files (in which conversion bitrates can vary) may not play properly.  
• For WAV files, this recorder can only play back those in the linear PCM format. WAV files other than  
these cannot be played back. (DS-71 only)  
• It is possible to playback the WMA files which are created by the Olympus Digital Voice Recorder.  
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Playing  
Forwarding  
Press and hold the 9 button while the recorder  
is stopped.  
If you release the button, it will stop. Press  
the PLAY or OK button to start playing back  
from where it was stopped.  
a File length  
Press and hold the 9 button while playing a  
3
file.  
When you release the  
will resume normal playback.  
9
button the recorder  
If there is an index mark or temp mark (P73) in the middle of the file, the  
recorder will stop at that location.  
The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file. Continue pressing  
the 9 button to proceed with the cue from the beginning of the next file.  
Rewinding  
Press and hold the 0 button while the recorder  
is stopped.  
If you release the button, it will stop. Press the  
PLAY or OK button to start playing back from  
where it was stopped.  
a File length  
Press and hold the 0 button while playing a  
file.  
When you release the  
will resume normal playback.  
0
button the recorder  
If there is an index mark or temp mark (P73) in the middle of the file, the  
recorder will stop at that location.  
The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of the file. Continue  
pressing the 0 button to proceed with the review from the end of the  
previous file.  
If the 0 button is kept pressed while the recorder is stopped at the start of  
the top file, the recorder will fast rewind starting from the end of the last file.  
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Playing  
Locating the Beginning of the File  
Press the 9 button during playback, slow playback, or fast playback.  
The next file is cued and playback starts at the previously set  
speed.  
Press the 0 button during playback, slow playback, or fast  
playback.  
The file being played is cued and playback starts at the  
previously set speed.  
3
Press the 0 button 2 times during playback, slow playback or  
fast playback.  
The previous file is cued and playback starts at the previously  
set speed.  
If there is an index mark or temp mark (P73) in the middle of the file, the  
recorder will stop at that location.  
If the skip space is set at other than file skip (P50), the recorder will F.  
Skip (forward skip) or R. Skip (reverse skip) for a set time before playback.  
Playback Through Earphone  
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for  
listening.  
When the earphone is used, the recorder speaker will be  
switched-off.  
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Notes  
To avoid irritation to the ear, insert the earphone after turning down the volume  
level.  
When you listen with the earphone during playback, do not raise the volume  
too much. It may cause hearing impairment and decrease in hearing ability.  
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Set Skip Space (Skip Space)  
This function enables you to skip (forward) or reverse skip (rewind) a file being played for a set  
period. This function is convenient for quickly skipping to another playback position or repeatedly  
playing back short phrases.  
While the recorder is stopped or  
during playback, press the MENU  
1
2
button for 1 second or longer.  
The menu opens. (P97, 99)  
Press the + or button to choose  
3
[Skip Space].  
1
2
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The [Skip Space] setup process begins.  
4
3
Press the + or button to choose  
between [F. Skip] and [R. Skip].  
4
[F. Skip] (forward skip): The recorder  
forwards a set space and starts playing back.  
[R. Skip] (reverse skip): The recorder  
rewinds a set space and starts playing back.  
3
Press the OK or 9 button.  
Start setting the space.  
5
5
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Set Skip Space (Skip Space)  
Press the + or button to select  
space.  
6
7
[F. Skip]: File Skip/10sec. Skip/30sec. Skip/  
1min. Skip/5min. Skip/10min. Skip  
[R. Skip]: File Skip/1sec. Skip/2sec. Skip/  
3sec. Skip/4sec. Skip/5sec. Skip/10sec.  
Skip/30sec. Skip/1min. Skip/5min. Skip/  
10min. Skip  
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 OK button 1 second or longer to  
go back to the menu screen in Step 1.  
7
3
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
8
9
8
9
If the recorder goes to the menu screen during  
playback, press the 0 button to close the  
menu screen.  
Press the 9 or 0 button while  
the file is being replayed.  
The recorder will skip (forward) or reverse skip  
(rewind) a set space and start playing back.  
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Note  
If there is an index mark/temp mark or a cue closer than the skip space, the recorder will forward skip/  
reverse skip to that position.  
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Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed)  
The playback speed of the file can be changed between 0.5 and 2.0 times speed in increments  
of 0.125. Change the speed according to need such as listening to meeting content at a fast  
speed or reviewing spots that you could not catch in a language lesson at a slow speed. The  
tone will be automatically adjusted digitally without changing the voice so it sounds natural.  
Change playback speed  
Press the PLAY button during  
playback.  
Every time the PLAY button is pressed, the  
playback speed will switch.  
1
3
Regular Play: Playback at normal speed.  
1
S. Play (slow playback): Playback speed  
slows down, and  
0.75 times as fast).  
will turn on (default at  
F. Play (fast playback): Playback speed  
becomes faster, and  
at 1.5 times as fast).  
will turn on (default  
Even if playback is stopped, the changed  
playback speed will be retained. The next  
playback will be at that speed.  
Change playback speed setting  
You can change the playback speed setting for S. Play and F. Play.  
While the recorder is stopped or  
during playback, press the MENU  
1
button for 1 second or longer.  
1
The menu opens. (P97, 99)  
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Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed)  
Press the + or button to choose  
[Play Speed].  
2
2
4
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The [Play Speed] setup process begins.  
3
3
4
3
Press the + or button to choose  
between [S. Play] and [F. Play].  
Press the OK or 9 button.  
Start setting each of [S. Play] and [F. Play].  
5
6
5
6
Press the + or button to set the  
playback speed.  
S. Play: x0.5, x0.625, x0.75, x0.875  
F. Play: x1.125, x1.25, x1.375, x1.5, x2.0  
If the recorder goes to the menu screen  
during playback, move the cursor to change  
the playback speed accordingly.  
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
7
If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will  
be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
Press the OK button 1 second or longer to  
go back to the menu screen in Step 1.  
7
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Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed)  
Press the STOP button to close the menu.  
If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, press  
the 0 button to close the menu screen.  
8
8
As in Regular Play mode, you can stop playback, cue a file, or  
insert an index mark (P73) in F. Play and S. Play modes as well.  
Restrictions on double speed playback  
3
Double speed fast playback may not be available depending on the sampling frequency  
and the bit rate of the file to be played back. In such a case, the device plays back in up to  
x1.5 speed.  
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Notes  
• S. Play and F. Play are available while the Voice Filter (P61) is set.  
• S. Play and F. Play are not available while Noise Cancel (P59) is set.  
• S. Play and F. Play are not available while the EUPHONY feature (P63) is set.  
During fast playback/slow playback, even files recorded in stereo (PCM, ST XQ, ST HQ, ST SP) will be  
played back in monaural.  
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Select Play Mode (Play Mode)  
There are six play modes. You can choose whether to play by file or folder, or all files stored  
in the recorder.  
While the recorder is stopped or  
during playback, press the MENU  
1
2
button for 1 second or longer.  
The menu opens. (P97, 99)  
Press the + or button to choose  
3
1
3
[Play Mode].  
2
3
4
Press the OK or 9button.  
The [Play Mode] setup process begins.  
a Current play mode  
Press the + or button to select a  
desired play mode.  
[File] (  
current file.  
): Stop after playing back the  
4
[File Repeat] (  
repeatedly.  
): Play the current file  
[Folder] (  
): Play files continuously in  
the current folder until the last file and stop.  
[Folder Repeat] (  
): Play all files in the  
current folder continuously.  
[All] (  
): Play all files in the recorder  
continuously and stop.  
[All Repeat] (  
): Play all files in the  
recorder continuously and repeatedly.  
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Select Play Mode (Play Mode)  
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
5
6
If the 0button is pressed, the setting will  
be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
6
5
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
If the recorder goes to the menu screen  
during playback, press the 0button to  
close the menu screen.  
An icon will appear on the display according  
to the setting.  
3
b Selected play mode  
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Notes  
• In [File] mode, when the recorder comes to the end of the last file in the folder, [End] flashes for two  
seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start of the last file.  
• In [Folder] mode, when the recorder comes to the end of the last file in the folder, [End] flashes for two  
seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start of the first file in the folder.  
• In [All] mode, after playing the last file in the folder, the recorder will start playing from the first file in the  
next folder. When it comes to the end of the last file in the recorder, [End] flashes for two seconds on the  
display and the recorder stops at the start of the first file in the recorder.  
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How to begin segment repeat playback  
This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played.  
Choose a file that contains a segment  
you want to play back repeatedly, and  
press the PLAY or OK button.  
File playback begins.  
1
1
Press the  
want to start segment repeat  
playback.  
button at the point you  
3
2
[
End?] will flash on the display.  
Even while [ End?] is flashing, changing the  
playback speed (P52), fast forward and  
rewind (P48) can be executed the same as  
during normal playback, and it can be  
2
3
advanced quickly to the end position.  
When it reaches to the end of the file while  
[
End?] is flashing, the point will become the  
end position, and repeat playback will start.  
Press the  
button again at the  
position where you want to end  
segment repeat playback.  
3
The [  
Play] message appears, and repeat  
playback will start. The recorder repeatedly  
plays back the segment until the segment  
repeat playback is canceled.  
As in regular play mode, playback speed (P52) can be changed  
during segment repeat playback as well. If an index mark and temp  
mark (P73) are inserted or eliminated during segment repeat  
playback, segment repeat playback will be canceled and it will return  
to regular play mode.  
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How to begin segment repeat playback  
Cancel the Segment Repeat Playback Function  
Press the OK button.  
Pressing the OK button will release segment repeat playback and  
stop playback.  
Press the STOP button.  
Pressing the STOP button will release segment repeat playback  
and stop playback.  
3
Press the 9button.  
Pressing the 9button will release segment repeat playback  
and fast forward and cue to the beginning of the next file.  
PressPtrheess0ing thbeut0ton. button will release segment repeat playback  
and rewind and reverse to the beginning of the current file.  
Press the  
button.  
The segment repeat playback is released and playback  
continues without repeating.  
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Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel)  
If recorded audio is difficult to understand because of noisy surroundings, adjust the Noise  
Cancel setting level. Noise will be reduced in the file when its played back for better sound  
quality.  
While the recorder is stopped or  
during playback, press the MENU  
1
2
button for 1 second or longer.  
The menu opens. (P97, 99)  
Press the + or button to choose  
3
[Noise Cancel].  
1
2
Press the OK or 9button.  
The [Noise Cancel] setup process begins.  
4
3
4
Press the + or button to choose  
between [High], [Low] and [Off].  
The levels switch in the following rotation,  
[High] [Low] [Off]. If the recorder goes to the  
menu screen during playback, move the  
cursor to change playback sound accordingly.  
3
5
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
5
If the  
0button is pressed, the setting will  
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Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel)  
be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
6
If the recorder goes to the menu screen  
during playback, press the 0button to  
close the menu screen.  
6
The  
will appear on the display.  
a Noise Cancel indicator  
3
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Notes  
If you set Noise Cancel to [Low] or [High], the setting remains valid until its set to [Off].  
Noise cancel cannot be used during fast playback/slow playback. (P52)  
Noise Cancel is not available while the Voice Filter (P61) is set.  
Noise Cancel is not available while the EUPHONY feature (P63) is set.  
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Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter)  
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low and high frequency tones during normal,  
fast, or slow playback, and enable clear audio playback.  
While the recorder is stopped or  
during playback, press the MENU  
1
2
button for 1 second or longer.  
The menu opens. (P97, 99)  
Press the + or button to choose  
3
[Voice Filter].  
1
2
Press the OK or 9button.  
The [Voice Filter] setup process begins.  
3
4
Press the + or button to choose  
between [On] and [Off].  
4
[On]: Voice Filter will be turned on.  
[Off]: Voice Filter will be canceled.  
If the recorder goes to the menu screen  
during playback, move the cursor to change  
playback sound accordingly.  
3
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
5
If the  
0button is pressed, the setting will  
5
be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
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Set theVoice Filter (Voice Filter)  
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
6
If the recorder goes to the menu screen  
during playback, press the 0button to  
close the menu screen.  
6
If it is set to [On], will appear on the display.  
a Voice Filter indicator  
3
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Notes  
Voice Filter is not available while Noise Cancel is set. (P59)  
The Voice Filter feature is not available while the EUPHONY feature is set. (P63)  
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Increase the realistic sensation (EUPHONY)  
This recorder is equipped with [EUPHONY MOBILE], the latest in surround sound systems  
which combines bandwidth correction, expansion technology, and virtual acoustical source  
processing technology. In addition to its natural, expansive feel, the recorder is equipped  
with the exceptional feature wherein listeners are less prone to developing an compressed or  
closed-in feel, or to growing tired over extended listening. On top of this, listeners are less  
prone to developing an oppressed or closed-in feel, or to growing tired over extended listening.  
Level adjustments of the [EUPHONY] setting can be set to four stages according to preference.  
While the recorder is stopped or  
during playback, press the MENU  
2
1
button for 1 second or longer.  
3
The menu opens. (P97, 99)  
Press the + or button to choose  
1
[EUPHONY].  
2
Press the OK or 9button.  
The [EUPHONY] setup process begins.  
3
Press the + or button to choose  
between [Power], [Wide], [Natural]  
4
4
and [Off].  
[Power]: This mode focuses more on lower  
sound registers.  
[Wide]: This mode has an even more  
expansive feel.  
[Natural]: This mode achieves natural  
bandwidth correction and  
acoustical field expansion.  
[Off]: Disables this function.  
3
5
If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback,  
move the cursor to change playback sound accordingly.  
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
5
If the  
0button is pressed, the setting will  
be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
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Increase the realistic sensation (EUPHONY)  
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
6
If the recorder goes to the menu screen  
during playback, press the 0button to  
close the menu screen.  
If it is set to [On], will appear on the display.  
6
a EUPHONY indicator  
3
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Notes  
The EUPHONY feature is not available while using fast playback/slow playback (P52).  
The EUPHONY feature is not available while Noise Cancel (P59) is set.  
The EUPHONY feature is not available while the Voice Filter feature (P61) is set.  
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Alarm Playback Function (Alarm)  
The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre-set time.  
You can program up to three desired settings (Preset 1-3) ([On/Off], [Day], [Start Time],[Volume],  
[Alarm] and [Playback File]).  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
the MENU button for 1 second or  
2
1
longer.  
The menu opens. (P97, 99)  
Press the + or button to choose  
3
[Alarm].  
1
2
Press the OK or 9button.  
The [Alarm] setup process begins.  
4
3
Press the + or button to select a  
preset number.  
4
Press the DISPLAY button to show the [Day]  
and the [Start Time] set for the preset number  
the cursor is pointing at.  
3,5  
Press the OK or 9button.  
5
Press the +or button to select the  
item to set.  
6
Select items you want to set from among  
[On/Off] [Day] [Start Time] [Volume]  
[Alarm] [Playback File].Select [Finish] to  
complete the setting and return to the  
preset number selection display in Step 4.  
6
Press the OK or 9button to move to  
7
the respective setting.  
7
For procedures for each setting, please see  
P66 and P67.  
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Alarm Playback Function (Alarm)  
[On/Off] setting  
1
1 Press the + or button to choose between  
[On]and [Off].  
[On]: Setting will be applied.  
[Off]: Setting will not be applied.  
2
2 Press the OK button to exit [On/Off] selection.  
3
[Day] setting  
1 Press the + or button to choose from [Only  
once], [Everyday], and [Every week].  
1
[Only once]:Alarm Playback will be performed only  
once at the specified time.  
[Everyday]:Alarm Playback will be performed at the  
specified time every day.  
[Every week]: Make aAlarm Playback at a set time  
on a specified day of the week.  
2
Select [Every week] and press the OK or9button  
to move to the selection of [Day of the Week]. Press  
the +or -button to select a day of the week.  
2
Press the OK button to exit [Day] selection.  
[Start Time] setting  
1
1 Press the 9or 0button to select [Hour] and  
[Minute] to start recording and [Hour] and [Minute]  
to start Alarm Playback.  
2
3
2 Press the + or button to set.  
3 Press the OK button to exit [StartTime] selection.  
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Alarm Playback Function (Alarm)  
[Volume] setting  
1
1 Press the + or button to adjust the volume.  
2
2 Press the OK button to exit [Volume] selection.  
Press the PLAY button to check the volume.  
[Alarm] setting  
1
1
Press the  
+
or  
button to choose an alarm sound  
3
from among [Alarm1], [Alarm2] and [Alarm3].  
2
2 Press the OK button to exit [Alarm] selection.  
Press the PLAY button to check the alarm sound.  
[Playback File] setting  
1 Press the + or button to choose from [No  
File Play], [File Select].  
[No File Play]: Sounds alarm only.  
[File Select]: Plays back a selected file after the  
alarm. If [File Select] is chosen and the OK or  
9 button is pressed, the screen goes to the  
file setting for Alarm Playback.  
1
Use the +or button to select a file, and press  
the OK or 9button to go to file selection.  
Similarly, use the + or button to select a file.  
2
2
Press the OK button to exit [Playback File]  
selection.  
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Alarm Playback Function (Alarm)  
Completing the setting.  
1 Press the +or button to choose [Finish].  
2 Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
8
Programmed settings will be applied and the  
screen will return to the preset number  
selection menu. If the On/Off setting is set  
to On,  
appear on the display.  
and  
(Alarm indicator) will  
1
If you press the 0button without pressing  
the OK button, all settings will be canceled  
and it will return to the preset number  
selection menu.  
3
2
a Alarm Playback indicator  
When setting other preset numbers, repeat  
Steps 4 through 8.  
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
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Notes  
If [Everyday] is selected, the alarm will sound at the scheduled time every day unless alarm playback is  
canceled.  
The alarm will sound for five minutes and then stop. Even if a file is selected for Alarm Playback, it will  
not be automatically played when the alarm sounds.  
If three alarm playback have the same starting times, [Preset 1] has the highest priority and [Preset 3]  
has the lowest.  
If the recorder is in use or if operations are being performed at the scheduled time, the Alarm Playback  
function will not be available.  
The alarm will sound at the scheduled time even if the power is turned off or the recorder is set to Hold  
mode. The recorder begins to play the selected file when you press any button, and stops playing when  
you press the STOP button.  
If the selected file is erased, file playback will not be performed and only the alarm will sound.  
If the starting times for timer recording and alarm playback are set for the same time, timer recording will  
have priority.  
If the recorder is formatted (P81), alarm data will also be erased, so you wont be able to set an  
alarm. If the alarm data has been deleted, connect the recorder to a computer and copy the alarm  
sound data to the recorder. (P122)  
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Set the Intro Play (Intro Play)  
You can listen to the first few seconds of a file by touching the cursor to a file within a folder.  
This feature is convenient when looking for files.  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
the MENU button for 1 second or  
2
1
longer.  
The menu opens. (P97, 99)  
Press the + or button to choose  
1
3
[Intro Play].  
2
Press the OK or 9button.  
The [Intro Play] setup process begins.  
3
4
Press the + or button to choose  
between [3sec] , [5sec], [10sec] and  
4
[Off].  
[3sec]: The first 3 seconds of a file will be  
played.  
3
[5sec]: The first 5 seconds of a file will be  
played.  
[10sec]: The first 10 seconds of a file will  
be played.  
[Off]: Disables this function.  
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
5
5
If the  
0button is pressed, the setting will  
be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
6
6
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Erase and other functions  
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Erasing  
Erasing One File at a Time  
A selected file can be erased from a folder.  
Press the FOLDER button to choose  
a folder.  
1
Every time the FOLDER button is pressed,  
it cycles through folders and the List display  
will appear. (P20)  
1
4
Press the + or button to choose  
the file you want to erase.  
2
3
4
2
3
Press the ERASE button.  
The [Cancel] indicator flashes.  
Press the + button to choose  
[Erase].  
4
5
Press the OK button.  
The display changes to [File Erase!] and  
erasing will start.  
5
[Erase Done] is displayed when the file is  
erased. File numbers will be reassigned  
automatically.  
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Erasing  
Erase All Files from a Folder  
All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously.  
The locked files (P75) and the files set to read-only on the PC will not be erased.  
Press the FOLDER button to select  
the folder in which you want to erase  
all files.  
1
1
Press the ERASE button twice.  
The [Cancel] indicator flashes.  
4
2
2
Press the + button to choose [All  
Erase].  
3
3
4
Press the OK button.  
The display changes to [All Erase!] and  
erasing will start.  
4
[Erase Done] is displayed when the files are  
erased. The locked files and read-only files are  
reassigned the file numbers in ascending order,  
starting from [1].  
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Notes  
• An erased file cannot be restored.  
• The locked files and the files that are set to read-only will not be erased. (P75)  
• If an action is not selected within eight seconds on the [Cancel], [Erase], or [All Erase] screens, the  
recorder will return to stop status.  
• It may take over 10 seconds to complete erasing. Never turn the power off or remove batteries during  
this time because data may be corrupted.  
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Index Marks andTemp Marks  
If index marks and temp marks are placed, you can quickly find a location you want to listen  
to in fast forward and fast rewind (P48) and when cuing a file (P49). Index marks cannot  
be placed on files created on machines other than Olympus IC recorders, but temp marks  
can be placed instead to temporarily remember desired locations.  
Setting an Index Mark or a Temp Mark  
Press the INDEX button during  
recording or playing to set an index  
mark or temp mark.  
A number appears on the display and an  
index mark or temp mark will be placed.  
Even after an index or temp mark is placed,  
recording or playback will continue so you  
can place index or temp marks in other  
locations in a similar manner.  
1
4
1
Clearing an Index Mark or a Temp Mark  
Follow the procedures below to erase index or temp marks.  
Locate the index or temp mark you  
want to clear.  
1
1
Press the 9 or 0 button to select  
an index or temp mark to erase.  
2
2
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Index Marks andTemp Marks  
Press the ERASE button while the  
index or temp number appears for  
approximately 2 seconds on the  
display.  
3
3
The index or temp mark is erased.  
Index or temp numbers after the erased index or temp number will  
automatically move up.  
Temp marks are temporary markings, so if you move to another  
file, switch to the list screen, or connect the recorder to a computer,  
they will be automatically erased.  
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Notes  
Up to 16 index and temp marks can be set in a file. If you try to place more than 16 index or temp marks,  
the [Index Full] message will appear for index marks, and [Temp Full] for temp marks.  
Index or temp marks cannot be set or erased in a locked file. (P75)  
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Locking Files (Lock)  
Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased.  
Locked files are not erased when you choose to erase all files from a folder. (P71)  
Press the FOLDER button to choose  
a folder.  
1
1
List display  
2
3
5
Press the + or button to choose  
the file you want to lock.  
2
3
4
4
Press the hold the MENU button for  
1 second or longer.  
The menu opens. (P97, 99)  
4
6
Press the + or button to choose  
[Lock].  
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The [Lock] setup process begins.  
5
6
Press the + or button to choose  
between [On] and [Off].  
[On]: Locks the file and prevents it from  
being erased.  
[Off]: Unlocks the file and allows it to be  
erased.  
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Locking Files (Lock)  
Press the OK button to complete  
the setup screen.  
7
8
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
8
7
a Erase lock indicator  
If a file is locked, a lock indicator appears in the  
file list screen to conveniently distinguish  
important files from others.  
4
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Changing Folder Names (Folder Name)  
A
E
You can change the folder names of Folder  
preset in the template (such as [Meeting], [To Do], and [Memo]). You can also change folder  
names registered in the template with DSS Player. ( P121)  
to Folder  
for audio recording into names  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
the MENU button for 1 second or  
longer.  
The menu opens ( P97, 99).  
2
4
1
2
Press the + or button to choose  
1
[Folder Name].  
4
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The [Folder Name] setup process begins.  
3
4
Press the +or button to choose a  
folder for which you want to change  
the name.  
3
5
Press the OK or 9 button.  
Display folder names registered in the  
template.  
5
a Current folder  
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Changing Folder Names (Folder Name)  
Press the +or button to select the  
folder name in the template you want  
to change to.  
6
6
8
Press the OK button to change the  
folder name.  
7
8
If the 0 button is pressed, the screen goes  
back to Step 4 without changing the folder  
name.  
4
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
7
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Rearranging files (File Move)  
You can move a file in a folder to change the order of playback. First select the folder (file) for  
which you want to change the playback order.  
Press the FOLDER button to choose  
a folder.  
1
1
Press the hold the MENU button for  
3
1 second or longer.  
2
4
The menu opens. ( P97, 99)  
Press the + or button to choose  
[File Move].  
3
2
Press the OK or 9 button.  
Show files in the current folder in a list.  
5
4
5
Press the + or button to choose  
the file you want to move it.  
4
6
Press the OK button.  
The cursor will flash to confirm that the file  
can be moved.  
6
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Rearranging files (File Move)  
Press the +or button to select the  
location to move it to.  
7
8
7
9
Press the OK button.  
The file will be moved.  
If there are more files to move, repeat Steps 5  
through 8.  
If the OK button is pressed for one second or  
longer, file order rearrangement will close and  
the recorder will return to the File Move screen.  
4
8
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
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Formatting the Recorder (Format)  
If you format the recorder, all files will be removed and all function settings will return to  
defaults except date and time settings. Transfer any important files to a computer before  
formatting the recorder.  
If the recorder is formatted, data for guidance (P93), alarm playback (P65), and  
starting/closing tune when the power is turned On/Off (P15) will also be erased and  
these features will not be available in the future. If you erase data by mistake, connect  
the recorder to a computer and use DSS Player to copy it to the recorder. (P122)  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
the MENU button for 1 second or  
1
2
longer.  
The menu opens. ( P97, 99)  
4
Press the + or button to choose  
[Format].  
1
3
2
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The [Cancel] indicator flashes.  
3
4
4
Press the +button to choose [Start].  
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Formatting the Recorder (Format)  
Press the OK button.  
After the [Data Will Be Cleared] message is  
on for two seconds, [Cancel] will turn on.  
5
5
7
4
Press the + button again to choose  
[Start].  
6
7
6
Press the OK button.  
Formatting begins and an indicator flashes  
on the display.  
[Format Done] displays when formatting ends.  
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Notes  
Never turn the power off or remove batteries during formatting because data may be corrupted. It may  
take over 10 seconds to complete erasing.  
Never format the recorder from a PC.  
After formatting, recorded audio file names may start from 0001.  
Once the recorder is formatted, the music files with DRM may not be transferred to the recorder again.  
When the recorder is formatted, all the saved data, including locked files and read-only files, are erased.  
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Changing the USB Class (USB Class)  
When using this recorder as a USB microphone or USB speaker in the voice recognition  
software or other applications, it is necessary to set the USB class of this recorder to [Audio  
Class]. By using the USB microphone function, it enables enroll (= voice learning) operations  
of the voice recognition software.  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
2
4
the MENU button for 1 second or  
1
2
3
4
5
longer.  
The menu opens. ( P97, 99)  
Press the + or button to choose  
1
[USB Class].  
4
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The [USB Class] setup process begins.  
Press the + or button to choose  
[Audio Class].  
5
3
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.  
6
When this recorder is connected to the computer  
for the first time after being changed to  
[Remote(Audio)], the driver will be installed  
automatically to the computer.  
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Note  
If you set it to Audio Class, it will not be recognized as a removable disk on a computer.  
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Changing Power Save (Power Save)  
If the recorder is on and stops for 10 minutes or longer (default), the display shuts off and it  
goes into power save mode. You can set the time to enter power save from among [5min.]  
[10min.], [30min.], [1hour], and [Off].  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
the MENU button for 1 second or  
longer.  
The menu opens. (P97, 99)  
2
1
Press the + or button to choose  
1
4
[Power Save].  
2
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The [Power Save] setup process begins.  
3
4
Press the + or button to choose  
between [5min.], [10min.], [30min.],  
4
[1hour] and [Off].  
If the power save mode is set to [Off], the  
recorder will not switch over to the power  
save mode. Leaving the recorder in such a  
condition will result in the rapid consumption  
of batteries.  
3
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.  
6
5
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
6
5
You can exit power save mode by pressing any  
button.  
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Changing External Input Setting (Ext. Input)  
This recorder is designed to recognize microphone jack conditions (including if a exclusive  
stereo microphone or a exclusive remote-control stereo microphone is plugged in) for proper  
recording according to recording mode.  
If another manufacturer's stereo external microphone is used, it may be incorrectly recognized  
as a monaural microphone. If that is the case, switch the external input setting to [Stereo] for  
recording.  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
the MENU button for 1 second or  
1
2
longer.  
The menu opens. (P97, 99)  
4
Press the + or button to choose  
[Ext. Input].  
2
1
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The [Ext. Input] setup process begins.  
4
3
Press the + or button to choose  
between [Auto] and [Stereo].  
4
If another manufacturers stereo external  
microphone is recognized as a monaural  
microphone and stereo recording becomes  
unavailable, choose [Stereo].  
3
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.  
6
5
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
6
5
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Changing External Input Setting (Ext.Input)  
When a stereo recording is made using the monaural microphone or a monaural recording is made using  
the stereo microphone, the recording will be changed by using the [Ext. Input] setting described below.  
Recording data when [Auto] is selected  
If something is plugged into  
the MIC jack or not  
Recording Modes (  
P32)  
Stereo recording (PCM, ST XQ, ST HQ, ST SP)  
Monaural external  
microphone  
The same audio picked up with a monaural microphone will be  
recorded on both the left channel (Lch) and the right channel (Rch).  
4
Stereo external microphone  
Remote-control stereo  
microphone (P24)  
Monaural recording (HQ, SP, LP)  
Audio picked up with two microphones on the left channel  
(Lch) and right channel (Rch) will be synthesized to create a  
monaural recording.  
Recording data when [Stereo] is selected  
If something is plugged into  
the MIC jack or not  
Recording Modes (  
P32)  
Monaural external  
Stereo recording (PCM, ST XQ, ST HQ, ST SP)  
microphone  
Audio will be recorded only on the left channel (Lch).  
The right channel (Rch) will be silent.  
Stereo external microphone  
Remote-control stereo  
microphone (P24)  
Monaural recording (HQ, SP, LP)  
Audio picked up only by the left channel (Lch) microphone will  
be recorded as a monaural recording.  
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Notes  
Stop the recorder before plugging in or unplugging a microphone.  
Whenever a stereo recording (PCM, ST XQ, ST HQ, ST SP) is made without a microphone inserted into  
the MIC jack, the sound picked up by the internal microphone will be recorded on the left (Lch) and the  
right (Rch) channels regardless of the [External Input] setting.  
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Viewing system information (System Info.)  
You can check the recorder's information on the menu screen.  
While the recorder is stopped, press the  
MENU button for 1 second or longer.  
2
1
2
The menu opens. (P97, 99)  
Press the + or button to choose  
[System Info.].  
1
4
Press the OK or 9 button.  
[Capacity] [Model Name] will appear. Every  
3
time the +or button is pressed, [Version]  
[Serial] and [Capacity] [Model Name] will  
appear alternately.  
3
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
4
4
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Display and Sound Functions  
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LCD Display Information  
The LCD screen on the recorder can display 3 different format of information by pressing the  
DISPLAY button. This help review and confirm different recorder settings and file information.  
Press the DISPLAY button.  
The LCD display views will switch every time the DISPLAY  
button is pressed in the File Display screen.  
1
1
While in stop or playback mode  
When pressing Display, the recorder will cycle through 1 to 3.  
5
1
2
Playback elapsed time / File name*  
The elapsed time for the file being played and its file name (artist name/song title  
for a music file) will appear.  
Up to 64 characters can be displayed for each of artist name and song title.  
Playback elapsed time / File length  
The elapsed time for the file being played and its file length will appear.  
3
Time stamp  
Shows the month, date, year, hour and minute that the file was recorded.  
*If there is a long file name, scroll to the side to show all of it.  
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LCD Display Information  
While in record mode  
While recording inVCVA mode  
Displays 1 and 2 alternately.  
Displays 1 and 2 alternately.  
1
Remaining memory  
bars/recording time/  
Recording level meter  
1
Remaining memory  
bars/recording time/  
VCVA recording level  
meter  
Current elapsed recording  
time is displayed in  
The current elapsed recording  
time is displayed in  
incremental figures, whereas  
the remaining memory bar,  
audio input levels, and start  
levels are displayed with  
graphic images ([Waiting] is  
displayed when the VCVA  
trigger level has not been  
reached).  
incremental  
figures,  
Display in the  
stereo recording  
mode  
Display in the  
stereo recording  
mode  
whereas the remaining  
memory and audio input  
levels are displayed with  
graphic images.  
5
The audio input level display  
varies depending on  
a
stereo recording or the  
monaural recording.  
Display in the  
monaural  
recording  
Display in the  
monaural  
recording  
The audio input level display  
varies, depending on a stereo  
recording or a monaural  
recording.  
2
Remaining memory  
bars/ Remaining  
recording time/VCVA  
recording level meter  
2
Remaining memory  
bars/Remaining  
recording time/  
Recording level meter  
The remaining time is  
displayed in decremental  
The remaining time is  
displayed in decremental  
figures, whereas the  
remaining memory bar and  
audio input levels are  
displayed with graphic  
images.  
Display in the  
stereo recording  
mode  
Display in the  
stereo recording  
mode  
figures,  
whereas  
the  
remaining memory bar, audio  
input levels, and start levels  
are displayed with graphic  
images ([Waiting] is displayed  
when the VCVA trigger level  
has not been reached).  
Display in the  
monaural  
Display in the  
monaural  
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Backlight (Backlight)  
The recorder display backlight is On by default. The display will remain lit for about 10 seconds  
when a button on the recorder is pressed.  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
the MENU button for 1 second or  
1
2
longer.  
The menu opens. (P97, 99)  
Press the + or button to choose  
[Backlight].  
2
1
5
Press the OK or 9 button.  
4
The [Backlight] setup process begins.  
3
4
Press the + or button to choose  
between [On] and [Off].  
[On]: Backlight is enabled.  
[Off]: Backlight is disabled.  
3
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will  
5
6
be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
6
5
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LED (LED)  
You can set it so the Record/Play indicator light does not turn on.  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
the MENU button for 1 second or  
1
2
longer.  
The menu opens. (P97, 99)  
Press the + or button to choose  
[LED].  
2
1
5
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The [LED] setup process begins.  
4
3
4
Press the + or button to choose  
between [On] and [Off].  
[On]: LED light will be set.  
3
[Off]: LED light will be canceled.  
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will  
6
5
5
6
be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
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LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast)  
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels.  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
the MENU button for 1 second or  
longer.  
The menu opens. (P97, 99)  
1
2
Press the + or button to choose  
[Contrast].  
1
2
5
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The [Contrast] setup process begins.  
4
3
4
Press the + or button to set the  
contrast level.  
You can adjust the LCD display contrast  
level from 1 to 12.  
3
6
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will  
5
6
be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
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Guidance (Voice Guide)  
This feature gives audio announcements of recorder operating conditions. Adjust the speed  
and the volume of guidance announcements.  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
the MENU button for 1 second or  
longer.  
The menu opens. (P97, 99)  
1
2
Press the + or button to choose  
[Voice Guide].  
2
1
5
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The [Voice Guide] setup process begins.  
4
3
Press the +or button to select the  
item to set.  
4
Select items you want to set from among [On/  
Off], [Speed] and [Volume].  
3
Press the OK or 9 button to move  
to the respective setting.  
5
For procedures for each setting, please see  
P94.  
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Guidance (Voice Guide)  
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[On/Off] setting  
1 Press the +or button to choose between [On]  
and [Off].  
[On]: Guidance will be provided.  
[Off]: Guidance will be canceled.  
2
2 Press the OK button to exit [On/Off] selection.  
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[Speed]setting  
1 Press the + or button to choose from  
[Speed5], [Speed4], [Speed3], [Speed2], and  
[Speed1].  
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2
2 Press the OK button to exit [Speed] selection.  
1
[Volume] setting  
1 Press the + or button to choose from  
[Volume5], [Volume4], [Volume3], [Volume2],  
and [Volume1].  
2
2 Press the OK button to exit [Volume] selection.  
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Guidance (Voice Guide)  
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.  
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Press the STOP button to close the menu.  
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Notes  
The starting tune/closing tune when the power is turned On/Off (P15) can be canceled if you set the  
guidance to [Off].  
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If the recorder is formatted (P81), guidance data will also be erased and the feature will not be available  
in the future. (P122)  
Set the starting tune/closing tune at the guidance [Volume] setting.  
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System Sounds (Beep)  
The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds  
may be turned off.  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
the MENU button for 1 second or  
longer.  
The menu opens. (P97, 99)  
1
2
Press the + or button to choose  
[Beep].  
2
1
5
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The [Beep] setup process begins.  
3
4
Press the  
from [Volume3], [Volume2], [Volume1],  
+
or  
button to choose  
4
and [Off].  
[Volume3]: Increase the volume of beeps.  
[Volume2]: Return the volume of beeps to  
normal.  
3
[Volume1]: Decrease the volume of beeps.  
[Off]: Deactivate beeps.  
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will  
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6
6
5
be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
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Menu Setting  
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Menu Setting Method  
Items in menus are categorized by tabs, so select a tab first and move to a desired  
item to quickly set it. You can set each menu item as follows.  
While the recorder is stopped, press  
the MENU button for 1 second or  
2
1
longer.  
The menu opens. (P99)  
Menu items can be set during a recording or  
playback. (P101)  
1
Press the + or button to move to  
the item to be set.  
2
6
Setup using a tab  
1 Press the 0 button for each item to  
move to a tab.  
a Selected tab  
2 Press the + or  
-
button to move to the  
1
2
3
tab that contains the item you want to set.  
3 Press the OK or 9 button to move to  
the item you want to set.  
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Menu Setting Method  
Press the OK or 9 button.  
Moves to the setting of the selected item.  
3
4
4
Press the + or button to change  
the setting.  
3
6
Press the OK button to complete the  
setup screen.  
5
6
If the  
0
button is pressed, the setting will  
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be canceled and it will return to the menu.  
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
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Menu List  
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* is available for  
the DS-71 only.  
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Menu List  
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*
*
* is available for  
the DS-71 only.  
*[Play Mode] and [Skip Space] cannot be set in  
the Audible mode.  
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Using the Recorder onYour PC  
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Saving Files inYour PC  
By being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following:  
• Playback voice files on your PC.  
Audio files recorded using the recorder can be played using the DSS Player software included  
on the provided CD-ROM or Windows Media Player. ( P141)  
• Playback voice files on your PC and on the recorder when connected via USB. Download  
files from the recorder to the PC or upload files from the PC to the recorder.  
• Using the Windows Media Player, the stored WMAor MP3 files on your PC can be transferred  
and played back on this recorder.  
• If an upgrade (Option) to DSS Player Plus is executed, various additional functions can be  
utilized. ( P125)  
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC  
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G When you are downloading a file from the recorder or uploading a file to the recorder, do  
not remove the USB cable even if the screen is indicating you can. Data is still being  
transferred while the record/play indicator light is blinking. When removing the USB cable,  
be sure to follow the description in  
P111. If the USB cable is removed before the drive  
is stopped, data may not be successfully transferred.  
G On a PC, do not format the drive of the recorder. Initialization is not successfully achieved  
on a PC. For initialization, follow the instructions in the main menu screen of the recorder.  
(
P97, 99)  
G Folder (directory) names displayed by file management tools such as Explorer attached to  
Microsoft Windows is different from the folder names that can be set with the recorder or  
DSS player.  
G If folders or files stored on the recorder are moved or renamed by using a file management  
tool such as Explorer, the order of files may be changed or files may become unrecognizable.  
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Saving Files inYour PC  
G Data can be written or uploaded to the recorder even though the attribute of the recorder  
drive is shown as Read-only by the operating system of the PC.  
G As the noise may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder, unplug  
the earphone when you connect the recorder to a PC.  
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Using DSS Player Software  
Basic Operating Environment of DSS Player  
PC:  
IBM PC/AT compatible PC  
Operating  
System:  
Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional/XP Professional,Home Edition/  
Vista Ultimate, Enterprise, Business, Home Premium, Home Basic  
CPU:  
Windows 2000/XP: Intel Pentium II class 333 MHz processor or more  
(If recording to a hard disk directly with the WMA format, please use in  
the range of 500 MHz or more)  
Windows Vista: 800 MHz or more  
RAM:  
Windows 2000/XP: 128 MB or more (256 MB or more is recommended)  
Windows Vista: 500 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended)  
Hard drive space:  
Drive:  
50 MB or more  
2x or faster CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive  
Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100% compatible sound card  
Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.01 SP2 or later  
800 x 600 pixels or more, 256 colors or more  
One free port  
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Sound card:  
Browser:  
Display:  
USB port:  
Audio I/O  
terminals:  
Earphone output or speakers  
Others:  
The mouse or similar to a pointing device.  
Environment where the Internet can be utilized.  
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Notes  
The support service will not cover if your PC has been updated from Windows 95/98/Me to Windows  
2000/XP/Vista.  
Any failure on a self-modified PC will not be covered under the operational warranty.  
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Installing Software  
Before you connect the recorder to your PC and use it, you must first install the DSS player  
software from the 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.  
Be sure to confirm the following before installation:  
If you already have the DS-50/40/30 DSS Player installed on your computer, you must first unintstall the  
player ( P108) and then install the newest version of the DSS Player that comes with the DS-71/61.  
Exit all running applications.  
Eject the floppy disk if you are using one.  
You need to log on as an Administrator.  
Insert DSS Player into the CD-  
The installation Language  
Selection dialog box opens.  
ROM drive.  
1
4
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The installation program will start  
automatically. Once the program starts,  
jump to step 4. If it does not, follow the  
procedures in steps 2 and 3.  
Click the desired language to select it.  
Click the [start] button and select  
[Run].  
2
3
Enter [D:\setup.exe] in the [Open]  
field and click [OK] .  
This is assuming the CD-ROM drive is D.  
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Installing Software  
Select a program menu folder.  
You may change the program menu  
folder to another one, such as [Start  
Up]. To accept the default folder, click  
[Next].  
Installing DSS Player  
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9
Register user information.  
Enter your name, company name and  
5
serial number. For the serial number,  
see the label attached to the CD-ROM  
package provided with DSS Player.  
When entered, click [Next]. When the  
confirmation dialog appears, click  
[Yes].  
Authorizing the start of file  
copying.  
Confirm all [Current Settings]. To  
accept them, click [Next].  
Note  
To change the program menu folder  
or installation folder, click [Back].  
Confirm your acceptance of  
the terms of the Licensing  
Agreement.  
You must accept the terms of the  
Licensing Agreement to install DSS  
Player. If you accept them, click [Yes].  
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Copy files.  
Wait until DSS Player is installed on  
your PC, then click [Finish].  
The screen returns to the opening  
screen automatically.  
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7
Select where to install DSS  
Player.  
7
This lets you specify the folder in  
which to install DSS Player. Click  
[Browse] to find the desired installation  
folder. To accept the default folder,  
click [Next].  
Note  
If the installation folder does not exist,  
a confirmation dialog box opens to get  
your permission to create a folder for  
this purpose. Click [Yes].  
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Installing Software  
Installing the Device Driver  
Connect the recorder to your  
PC, referring to [Connecting to  
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Your PC]. (  
P110)  
When you connect the recorder to  
your PC for the first time after installing  
DSS Player, the recorders driver will  
be installed automatically. If the driver  
is installed properly, DSS Player will  
start automatically.  
(For details about operation for DSS  
Player see pages from P113.)  
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Uninstalling Software  
To uninstall any of the software component of the DSS player software installed on your PC,  
follow the steps below.  
Exit DSS Player.  
Confirmation of Deleting the  
File.  
Click the [OK] button to start uninstalling.  
An additional message may appear, if  
so, read it carefully and follow the  
instructions given.  
1
6
Select [Control Panel] from [start]  
menu.  
2
3
4
5
Click [Add/Remove programs] in  
the control panel window.  
When the [Maintenance  
Complete] screen is displayed,  
click [Finish] to complete  
uninstalling.  
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A list of applications that have  
been installed is displayed.  
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The voice files you made are stored in the  
[MESSAGE] folder.If you dont need them,  
delete them.  
Click [Change/Remove].  
You can confirm the location of the  
[MESSAGE] folder by clicking [Options] in  
the [Tools] menu before uninstalling.  
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Using Online Help  
To open Online Help, you have the following options.  
Click the [start] button, select [All Programs], then [Olympus DSS Player], then click [Help].  
While DSS Player is running, choose [Contents] from the [Olympus DSS Player Help] menu.  
While DSS Player is running, press [F1] on the keyboard.  
Search by Contents  
Once the Online Help screen appears, click  
the Contents tab.  
1
Double-click the  
topic heading.  
The title of the topic is displayed.  
icon of the desired  
1
2
3
2
3
Double-click the icon of the desired topic.  
An explanation of the topic is displayed.  
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Search by Key word  
Once the Online Help screen appears, click  
the Index tab.  
1
Enter text.  
Matching keywords are located automatically.  
1
2
2
Choose a topic, then click [Display].  
An explanation of the topic is displayed.  
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3
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Note  
For more information on menus and operations, refer to Online Help. You will be able to use Online Help  
after DSS Player is installed.  
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Connecting toYour PC  
Be sure to finish installing DSS Player before connecting the recorder. (P105)  
Connecting to your PC using the USB cable  
Turn the recorder’s power ON.  
1
Connect the USB connection  
cable to the USB port or the  
2
USB hub of the PC.  
Confirm that the recorder has  
stopped and connect a USB  
3
cable to the connection port on  
the side of recorder.  
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[Remote (Storage)] is displayed on  
recorder if the USB cable is  
connected.  
When the recorder is connected and My Computeris  
opened, a removable disk drive is displayed.  
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Notes  
When connecting this recorder with the PC and utilize DSS Player, in the menu setting of this recorder  
set the USB class (P83) to the [Storage Class]. If connected by [Audio Class], this recorder will not be  
recognized as a removable disk drive.  
Be sure to use the attached dedicated cable for the USB connecting cable. If any other companys cable  
is used, it will be the cause trouble. Also, please do not connect this dedicated cable to any other  
companys product.  
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Connecting toYour PC  
Disconnecting fromYour PC  
Click the  
on the task bar  
located at the lower-right  
corner of the screen. Click  
[Safely Remove Hardware].  
The drive letter will differ  
depending on the PC being  
used.  
1
1
Disconnect the USB cable.  
2
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Notes  
NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be  
destroyed.  
When the recorder is connected to a PC, the power will be supplied from the USB cable.  
Refer to the users manual for your PC regarding the USB port or USB hub on your PC.  
Be sure that you connect the USB cable either directly to the USB port on your PC or the self-power (AC  
adapter connection) USB hub.  
Be sure to push the cable connector all the way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly.  
Cancel Hold mode.  
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Running DSS Player  
By connecting the recorder to your PC, you can automatically start the application.  
Disabling automatic start  
Right click on the  
of the taskbar on the  
lower right of the screen, and select [Setting].  
The application which enables setting will be displayed  
by dialog.  
1
2
Click the  
of the [DSS Player Version 7].  
The check mark on [DSS Player Version 7]  
disappears. For automatic start, select and click DSS  
Player to reinstate again.  
2
2
3
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Manual start  
Start Windows.  
1
Click the [start] button, select  
[All Programs], then [Olympus  
DSS Player].  
2
Click [Olympus DSS Player].  
3
2
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Note  
You cannot run more than one DSS Player program or multiple copies of the same program simultaneously.  
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Window Names (DSS Player)  
1
2
4
3
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*Main screen displayed when DSS Player is started  
1Play Control Bar  
Control buttons to play and stop voice  
files.  
3 Device Manager Window  
Will display the directory structure of the  
folders in the recorder.  
2 Dictation Folder Window  
Will display the directory structure of the  
DSS, WMA, MP3, WAV-format files  
stored on your PCs hard disk.  
4 Voice File List Box  
Will display the voice files in the folder  
selected in 2 and 3.  
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Managing Files onYour PC  
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DownloadVoice Files from the Recorder  
There are 3 download options to transfer voice files from the recorder to the PC:  
• Download Selected Files  
Download one or more voice files to your PC.  
• Download Folders  
Download all voice files to one folder.  
• Download All  
Click the  
icon and download all the voice files stored in the recorder to your PC.  
The following is an explanation of [Download Selected Files]. For explanations of [Download  
Folders] and [Download All], refer to Online Help.  
Download Selected Files  
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Select the folder.  
1
From the Device Manager window, select the folder  
1
that contains the voice file you would like to download.  
The illustration shows that FolderAhas been selected.  
Select the voice file.  
Select the voice file you would like to download  
2
from the Voice File List Box. To select more than  
one file, hold either the [Ctrl] or [Shift] key and  
select files. The illustration shows that one voice  
file is selected.  
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DownloadVoice Files from the Recorder  
Download the voice file.  
From the [Download] menu, click  
[Download Selected Files].  
3
4
3
Download complete.  
Do not disconnect the USB cable while the  
record/play indicator light on the recorder  
is flashing. Disconnecting the USB cable  
when the recorder lamp is flashing will  
result in data loss or corruption. (P111)  
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Notes  
NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be  
destroyed.  
Depending on the size of the voice file and your PC, it may take some time to download the files.  
The downloaded files will be stored in the download tray folder that corresponds to the folder in the  
recorder.  
(Example: A voice file downloaded from Folder A will be stored in download tray A on your PC.)  
When the same file name already exists, the new file is saved with another file name only when the contents  
are different. When the contents are the same, it will not be downloaded.  
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Play aVoice File  
Select the folder.  
Select the folder that contains the  
1
2
1
voice file you would like to play.  
Select the voice file.  
Select the voice file to play from the  
2
Voice File List Box.  
3
Play the voice file.  
Click the  
(play) button of the  
3
Play Control Bar.  
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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.  
File name  
File names are assigned in the following manner:  
DS71 0001.WMA  
Extension: Files recorded by this device are saved in WMA or linear PCM format  
with the file extensions .WMA or .WAV.  
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 [DS71] or [DS61]. The user ID can be modified with  
DSS Player. (  
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DSS Player has a feature to enable you to upload files from your PC to the recorder.  
Select the folder.  
1
2
Select the folder that contains the  
voice file to upload from the Dictation  
Folder window.  
1
Select the voice file.  
Select the voice file to upload from the  
Voice File List Box.  
2
3
Select the folder to upload.  
From the [Download] menu select  
[Upload Files] or click the Upload icon.  
Once the folder list box where the file  
is to be uploaded is displayed, select  
the folder from which the file is to be  
uploaded.  
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Upload the voice file.  
The voice file is uploaded to the recorder.  
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UploadVoice Files to the Recorder  
Upload complete.  
Once the transmission screen closes and the record/play indicator light on the recorder is  
5
OFF, upload is completed.  
You can also drag and drop files from the Voice File List Box to the Device Manager window.  
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Notes  
NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be  
destroyed.  
When the same file name already exists in the folder on the recorder, the new file is saved with  
another file name only when the contents are different. If contents are the same, it will not be  
uploaded.  
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SendVoice Files with E-mail  
Audio files are stored in the Message folder on the hard disk. If you want to send a voice file  
by attaching it to E-mail, select the file from the Message folder.  
The Message folder location can be found from the [Tools] menu, [Options], and then  
[Download folder] tab.  
The file can be replayed with DSS Player-Lite even though the recipient does not have DSS  
Player. Free DSS Player-Lite can be downloaded from Olympus homepage.  
http://www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_downloads.asp  
http://olympus-europa.com/consumer/2590_software.cfm  
Changing User ID  
The user ID will be automatically given in file names of WMA files that are recorded with the  
recorder.  
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Enter the user ID in the [Transfer User ID]  
window.  
From the [Download] menu.  
1
Click [Transfer].  
The new user ID will be transferred to the Digital  
Voice Recorder.  
1
2
2
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Note  
NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be  
destroyed.  
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Changing a Folder Name  
Changing a folder name in the Voice Folder window  
You can change a folder name using the [Rename Folder] command from the [Edit] menu.  
A folder name can be up to 20 characters long and cannot use \ /:*?"<>|.  
Changing a folder name in the Device window  
Right-click the folder name to change, select the [Rename Folder] and input the new folder  
name.  
Device Window folder names consist of a string of 12 or fewer single-byte alphanumeric  
characters.  
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Note  
NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be  
destroyed.  
Editing File Comments  
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It is possible to add comments to the files downloaded from the recorder by using the DSS Player.  
Choose the [Edit Comments] command from the [Tools] menu.  
Files comments can use up to 100 alphanumerical characters and symbols.  
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Note  
NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be  
destroyed.  
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Editing aTemplate  
Templates of folder name that have been registered on the recorder can be changed on the  
[Edit & Upload Templates] screen.  
Select [Edit & Upload Templates] from [Download] to open the [Edit and Upload Template]  
window.  
The maximum number of characters that can be entered is 8 characters for a folder name.  
Transfer edited  
content to the  
recorder  
Save edited  
content  
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Read saved  
content  
Delete edited  
content  
Transfer all comment Delete all changed  
and folder information content  
to the recorder  
Close the dialog box  
Load templates  
from the recorder  
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Note  
NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be  
destroyed.  
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CopyingVoice Guide Data  
If you format the recorder and erase data by mistake, you can copy the voice guide data from  
DSS Player to the recorder.  
Make sure that the recorder’s voice guide is set to [On].  
If the recorders voice guide is set to [Off] the voice guide data cannot be copied.  
1
Connect the recorder to a PC.  
For how to connect to a computer, see [Connecting to your PC using the USB cable]. (P110)  
2
Start DSS Player.  
If the recorder does not have voice  
3
guide data, the [File Transfer] dialog will  
appear.  
4
Copy voice guide data.  
If you click the [Yes] button in the [File  
4
Transfer] dialog, it will start copying  
voice guide data, and a window  
indicating copying progress will appear.  
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Copying of the voice guide data  
will be completed.  
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Notes  
The alarm sound (P65), the Starting tune that plays when the recorder is starting up, and the Closing  
tune that plays when the recorder is turning off (P15), will be copied together with the guidance data.  
NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be  
destroyed.  
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USB Microphone/USB Speaker  
It is possible to use the recorder as a USB microphone or speaker with the DSS Player, to  
insert/add/overwrite recordings onto voice files downloaded onto a computer, or to save new  
recordings directly onto a computer.  
In addition, it is also possible to operate the DSS Player using buttons on the recorder.  
Audio set up  
In order to use this recorder as a USB speaker or a USB microphone in DSS Player, it is  
necessary to change to [Audio Class] after connecting to the computer in the [Storage Class].  
When changed for the first time, the driver will be installed into the computer.  
After connection, execute the following settings.  
Click the  
icon in the toolbar to change the recorder to Audio device.  
Uses as a USB Speaker  
When the recorder is being used as a USB  
speaker, it is possible to output the sound  
through the recorder, rather than from the  
speakers attached to a computer.  
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When using the recorder as a USB speaker,  
switch the recorder to the [Audio] mode in  
the [Audio Setup] described above, then  
perform the following setting.  
Select the [Select Audio Output] from the [Tools] in the menu bar, and change  
the output destination.  
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Uses as a USB microphone  
When the recorder is used as a USB microphone, it can used to make recordings with the  
DSS Player, and can also be used to input data on a computer using voice recognition software  
or other applications.  
When using the recorder as a USB microphone, switch the recorder to the [Audio] mode in  
the [Audio Setup] described on the previous page, then perform the following setting.  
Windows 2000  
Select [Control Panel] = [(Sound and) Multimedia] = [Audio] tab, and select the [USB  
Audio Device] from the recording device.  
Windows XP  
Select [Control Panel] = [Sound and Audio Device] = [Audio] tab, and select the  
[Microphone Control (DVR)] from the recording device.  
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Notes  
If the USB class is set to [Audio Class] in the menu setting of this recorder, this recorder will not be  
displayed as a removable disk drive. Reset to the [Storage Class] class then connect to the computer.  
Changing the USB speaker can be executed from the [Control Panel] as well as the USB microphone.  
When using it as a USB microphone, regardless of the recording mode of this recorder, it becomes the  
USB stereo microphone. If you want to connect an external microphone to this recorder, use a stereo  
microphone.  
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DSS Player Expanded Functions  
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Upgrade Function  
Plus  
The [DSS Player] enables upgrades (Options) to the [DSS Player Plus] which is equipped  
with more functions. In addition to the DSS Player functions, voice recognition using voice  
recognition software, joining of files, sharing of files and the menu setting of this recorder can  
be utilized.  
Purchase and Upgrade  
To purchase [DSS Player Plus] and upgrading from [DSS Player] is operated in the following  
procedures.  
Start the DSS Player.  
Please see P112 for the starting method.  
1
Click the  
button or select  
[Purchase a new license for DSS  
Player Plus] in the [Help] menu.  
The web browser will start and the purchase  
site of the DSS Player Plus will be  
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displayed. Please operate according to  
guidance on the screen.  
When the purchase procedure is completed,  
the license number will be issued by mail.  
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Upgrade Function  
Select [Upgrade to DSS Player Plus]  
from the [Help] menu.  
The [Upgrade to DSS Player Plus] dialog  
will be displayed.  
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In the [Upgrade to DSS Player Plus]  
dialog, enter the license number of  
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your purchase, and click the [OK]  
button.  
When starting the application next time,  
DSS Player will be upgraded to DSS Player  
Plus.  
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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 on the tool bar. In  
the [About DSS Player] window, the [DSS Player Plus] should be displayed.  
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To purchase the license number, it requires an environment where the Internet can be utilized.  
• Please see the details in the website regarding the purchase of the license number.  
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UsingVoice Recognition Software  
Plus  
In conjunction with [ViaVoice] or [Dragon NaturallySpeaking] by Nuance Corp. Which are on  
the market, the files recorded in this recorder can be transferred to a computer and converted  
to text. Please see the instruction manual for the voice recognition software for details.  
The voice recognition software which is confirmed for use with this recorder is as follows.  
(As of September, 2008)  
Nuance Communications Inc.  
IBM ViaVoice Pro USB Edition 10  
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 8/9  
Please inquire to the Olympus Service Center regarding the situation for software to be  
released hereafter. (P171)  
Also, when you use such software in combination with this recorder, please confirm the software  
operation with the users computer and the maker.  
For information about the ViaVoice voice-recognition software, please contact the provider of the  
software, Nuance Communications Inc.  
http://www.nuance.com/viavoice/  
Please contact Nuance for support information on Nuance Dragon NaturallySpeaking.  
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Voice Recognition in ViaVoice (Audio set up)  
When the DSS Player Plus and Nuances voice recognition software [ViaVoice] are used  
together, execute the setting in the following procedure to record the voice accurately, acquired  
from the built-in microphone or speaker.  
Connect the recorder to your PC, and start the DSS Player Plus.  
1
Change the recorder to [Audio Class].  
Follow the procedure in P83 to change the recorder to Audio Class.  
2
Click the [start] button, select [All Programs], then select [IBM ViaVoice  
VoiceCenter].  
3
From the [IBM ViaVoice  
VoiceCenter], select [ViaVoice],  
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[Tools], then [Analyze My  
Voice].  
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The ViaVoice User Wizard window  
appears.  
From the [Device] list box,  
select [Olympus WMA File].  
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Select [Olympus WMA File] in the  
[Device] list box, then click the [Next]  
button.  
Click the [Next] button.  
The [Audio Setup Wizard] window  
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Select a sound card.  
When the [Selecting a Sound Card] window  
appears, select [USB Audio Device] for  
[Input] and follow the instructions on screen.  
(Select [Microphone Control (DVR)] for  
Windows XP.)  
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Proceed with the AUDIO Setup  
according to the instruction on  
screen.  
During audio setup, enrollment, please input  
voice data from the recorder.  
It is recommended that you enroll while in your normal surrounding environment settings.  
This will help improve the voice recognition by registering your voice characteristics and your  
environment.  
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Voice Recognition in Dragon NaturallySpeaking (Training)  
When the DSS Player Plus and Nuances [Dragon NaturallySpeaking] are used together,  
create the user in [Dragon NaturallySpeaking] in advance. It is necessary to execute the  
training. By executing the training, the features of your voice will be registered, and the rate  
of recognition will improve. Please advance the setting according to the following procedures.  
Startup Dragon NaturallySpeaking.  
Click the [start] button, select in the order of [All Programs] = [Dragon NaturallySpeaking ]  
1
= [Dragon NaturallySpeaking].  
*If the DSS Player Plus has started, please close it in advance.  
[New User Wizard] will be displayed.  
*If the user is already registered in Dragon  
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NaturallySpeaking, the [Open User] dialog will  
be displayed. In this case, click the [New]  
button and display [New User Wizard].  
Creating a User.  
Input a name into [Your name], and select  
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[Olympus DVR] from the [Dictation source]  
list box, then click the [Next] button.  
Description of Wizard.  
Description of this wizard will be displayed.  
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Click the [Next] button.  
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Recording Training Text.  
Follow the instructions on the screen, and record the training text to this recorder. At this  
time, record with any one of, [PCM], [ST XQ], [ST HQ],[ST SP], [HQ], [SP] for the recording  
mode, and [DICT] for the microphone sensitivity. Please refer to [Notes on Recording For  
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Voice Recognition](  
[Next] button.  
P134) for recording tips. After the recording is finished, click the  
Transferring the Recorded Voice.  
Click [Olympus DSS Player] button displayed  
on the screen. The DSS Player Plus will  
startup and then follow the instructions  
displayed on the screen to execute the  
transfer of the recorded voice. After finishing,  
click the [Next] button.  
Adding a User.  
Click the  
button displayed on the screen.  
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After this operation is finished, follow the  
instructions on the screen, then complete the  
registration for a new user.  
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Executing Voice Recognition  
DSS Player Plus can easily access ViaVoice and Dragon NaturallySpeaking from the menu,  
and it enables text conversion of the file in the Voice File List Box.  
Select the folder.  
From the Dictation Folder Window,  
select the folder in which the folder to  
be converted to text is stored.  
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Select the voice file.  
From the Voice File List Box, select the  
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file to be converted to text.  
Start of voice recognition.  
Clicking the arrow at the right side of  
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the voice recognition icon  
displays  
the voice recognition software.  
Select and click ViaVoice or Dragon  
NaturallySpeaking as the software to  
be used.  
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When Dragon NaturallySpeaking is Selected  
The [Open User] dialog will be displayed, and select the  
user created in procedure 3 on P130, then click the  
[Open] button. The [Transcription Options] dialog will  
be displayed, and select the option according to the  
purpose, then click the [Transcribe] button.  
The text conversion will start. However, if the voice  
recognition software is not installed, the voice recognition  
software start icon  
becomes an invalid display.  
Noise Canceling Function  
Check [Use Noise Cancellation] in the [Voice  
Recognition] menu to output voice using the noise  
canceling function to the voice recognition software.  
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Note  
The voice recognition of the file recorded in LP mode cannot be recognized.  
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Notes on Recording For Voice Recognition  
When recording voice to be processed  
with voice recognition, set up your  
recorder as follows to improve  
recognition accuracy.  
Speak normally.  
When your voice is to be recorded, and  
reduce the influence of the surrounding  
noise, and use the ME12 microphone  
for dictation recording.  
Set the microphone sensitivity to [DICT].  
(P35)  
Set the recording mode other than [LP]  
mode. (P32)  
The file recorded in the next condition,  
will be a low rate of recognition, which  
can not be used for voice recognition.  
Set the Variable Control Voice Actuator  
(VCVA) to [Off]. (P28)  
Register/enroll your voice in the voice  
recognition software using the recorder.  
Record in a relatively quiet environment.  
Have the recorder microphone 5 to 10  
cm away from your chin.  
A conference or meeting where many  
voices are recorded.  
Seminar or lecture where high-level  
ambient noise tends to be recorded.  
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Joining Files  
Plus  
In DSS Player Plus, designated multiple voice files can be joined and one voice file can be  
created.  
Select the folder.  
From the Dictation Folder Window,  
1
select the folder which contains the  
files to be joined.  
Select the voice files.  
From the Voice File List Box, select  
2
more than one file to be joined.  
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2
Select [Join] from the [Edit] menu  
or press the button.  
3
The dialog to join files will be displayed,  
listing the files selected in step 2.  
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Joining Files  
Set the order of files.  
After joining, the playback order of the  
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files can be changed. Select a file, and  
move the file to its appropriate position in  
the order using the [Up] and [Down]  
buttons.  
Input File Names.  
The file name is created automatically  
5
after joining and also, it enables input  
optionally.  
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5
4
Press the [Join] button.  
The resulting file is saved under the name  
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specified in step 5, and stored in the  
selected folder.  
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Note  
If the files to be joined have different recording modes, the mode of the file listed at the top is selected.  
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Splitting Files  
Plus  
One designated voice file can be split into the two files in DSS Player Plus.  
Select the folder.  
Select the folder containing the file to  
1
be split from the Dictation Folder  
Window.  
Select the voice files.  
Select one file to split from the Voice  
2
File List Box.  
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2
Select [Split] from the [Edit] menu or  
press the button.  
3
The setting dialog of the file to be split will  
be displayed.  
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Splitting Files  
Input file name  
(File name before  
splitting.)  
Output file name  
(File name after  
splitting.)  
Split position  
(Time axis)  
Playback / Stop  
button  
The display will  
change whenever  
6
the button is pressed.  
Playback slider  
Shows the current  
playback position  
and split position.  
Set the split position.  
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4 Press the  
button to playback the file, and press the  
button in the position to be  
divided.  
Also, the playback slider position in the time axis shows the current playback position,  
and also shows the split position (slide the playback slider to the right or left, which enables  
moving to the position to be split).  
Input File Names.  
The file name is created automatically after splitting and also, it enables input optionally.  
5
6
Press the [Split] button.  
The splitting of the file will complete, and the file name designated in procedure 5 will be  
saved.  
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Menu Setting of this Recorder  
Plus  
The menu setting of this recorder can be changed in the [Configure recorder menu]  
screen in the computer.  
Select [Configure recorder  
menu] from the [Download]  
1
menu.  
The [Configure recorder menu]  
dialog will be displayed.  
1
Execute Menu Setting.  
Click the radio button to be changed,  
and input a check.  
2
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Press the [OK] button.  
The set contents will be transferred  
to this recorder.  
After the finishing, the menu setting  
of this recorder will be changed by  
removing the USB connection of this  
recorder from the computer.  
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Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder  
Importing Content for Listening on the  
Recorder  
You can transfer language content and music files imported from language CDs and the  
Internet using Windows Media Player for playing on the recorder.  
You can also use DSS Player to import and enjoy Podcast content found on the Internet.  
The recorder is compatible with WMA and MP3 language content.  
In addition, recorder is compatible with the Audible content of the ACELP and MP3 formats  
when recorder is in the Audible mode.  
Import files using Windows Media Player  
• Copy music files and language content from CDs to a computer.  
Please see [Copying Music from CD] ( P143) for details.  
• Transfer copied music files and language content from the computer to the recorder.  
Please see [Transferring Music File to the Recorder] ( P144) for details.  
Import files using DSS Player  
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• Import Podcast content from the Internet to a computer.  
Please see [Importing Podcast Content] ( P147) for details.  
Download Audible content using the Audible Manager  
• Download Audible content available from the Audible web site for a fee to a computer.  
See [Loading Audible Content] ( P154) for details.  
Directly record files to the Recorder  
• Connect the recorder to another device to record directly to the recorder.  
Please see [Recording the Sound of Other Devices with This Recorder] ( P41) for details.  
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UsingWindows Media Player  
By using Windows Media Player, music files  
from music CDs can be converted (ripped)  
(
P143) and music files that you have  
bought from any music distribution sites can  
be easily transferred to the recorder. (  
P144)  
Copyright and Copyright Protection Feature (DRM)  
By the Copyright Act, any voice/music files and music CDs downloaded from the Internet  
without the copyright holders permission may not be reproduced, distributed, publicized/re-  
publicized on the Internet, or converted into WMA or MP3 files for the purpose of commercial  
business or sale.  
A WMA file may be provided with DRM (Digital Right Management) for copyright protection.  
DRM limits the file to copy or distribute music files that are converted (ripped) from a music  
CD or downloaded from music distribution services. To transfer a WMA file with DRM to the  
recorder, you need to use appropriate methods such as Windows Media Player. Copying the  
music files with DRM purchased from online music distribution service to a portable device  
such as this recorder may be restricted.  
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Note  
This recorder is compatible with Microsoft Corporation DRM9, but not with DRM10.  
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Window Names (Windows Media Player)  
Windows Media Player 11  
Windows Media Player 10  
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1 2  
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4
2
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7
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6 8  
5 7  
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9
3
9
1 Features taskbar  
2 Seek slider  
1 Features taskbar  
2 Quick Access Panel button  
3 Seek slider  
3 Shuffle button  
4 Repeat button  
5 Stop button  
4 Rewind button  
5 Play button  
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6 Previous button  
7 Play button  
6 Stop button  
7 Previous button  
8 Next button  
8 Next button  
9 Mute button  
0 Volume slider  
9 Mute button  
0 Volume slider  
! Shuffle/Repeat button  
@ Fast Forward button  
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Copying Music from CD  
Insert CD into the CD-ROM  
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4
3
drive and start Windows Media  
1
Player.  
From the Features taskbar, click  
the [Rip] menu.  
2
Af ter cli cking [Rip] menu, click  
[ViewAlbum Info] for Windows Media  
Player 10 as necessary.  
If Internet connectivity is available,  
CD information is searched.  
Windows Media Player 11  
Put a check mark on the music  
file that you want to copy.  
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4
Click [Start Rip].  
For Windows Media Player 10 Click  
2
4
3
[Rip Music].  
Files copied to a PC are stored in  
WMA format. Music files copied are  
categorized by artist, album, genre,  
etc. and added to the play list.  
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Transferring Music File to the Recorder  
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder. For how to copy the music  
files from the CD to your PC, see [Copying Music from CD]. ( P143)  
Windows Media Player 11  
Connect the recorder to a PC, and  
2,3  
1 start Windows Media Player.  
From the Features taskbar, click  
2 [Sync].  
Click [Sync] menu again to select  
3 [DVR] { [Advanced Options] { [ Set  
Up Sync], and set as follows.  
Click on the [Create folder hierarchy on  
1 2  
*
device] to check. *  
The folder with artist name or album name  
is automatically created. This will make  
you find the file you want to listen to more  
easily.  
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*1 If [Create folder hierarchy on device] is  
checked by default, click to uncheck the  
box once, and click it again to check.  
*2 After the synchronous transfer to the  
recorder, a file named [WMPInfo.xml] is  
created. If you delete this file, the *1 may  
need to be set again.  
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Select the desired category from  
[Library] on the left, and select  
music files or albums to transfer  
to the recorder, and Drag & Drop  
them in [Sync List] on the right.  
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5
Click [Start Sync].  
The file is transferred to the recorder.  
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5
Windows Media Player 10  
Connect the recorder to a PC,  
and startWindows Media Player.  
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2
4
1
From the Features taskbar, click  
[Sync].  
2
From the pull down menu on the  
left side window,select the play list  
to be transferred to the recorder,  
and put the check marks on the  
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music file that you want to transfer.  
The order of music pieces can be  
changed by Drag & Drop of the music  
file in the play list displayed.  
From the pull down menu on the  
right side window, select the drive  
corresponding to the recorder.  
The recorder is recognized as a  
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Click on the upper right corner,  
and set the synchronization options.  
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6
Click on the [Create folder hierarchy on  
1 2  
*
device] to check. *  
The folder with artist name or album name  
is automatically created. This will make  
you find the file you want to listen to more  
easily.  
*1 If [Create folder hierarchy on device] is  
checked by default, click to uncheck  
the box once, and click it again to check.  
*2 After the synchronous transfer to the  
recorder, a file named [WMPInfo.xml] is  
created. If you delete this file, the *1 may  
need to be set again.  
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Click [Start Sync]. The file is trans-  
ferred to the recorder.  
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The file is transferred to the recorder. The  
music file transferred to the recorder is  
displayed in Item on Device.  
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Notes  
Copying the music files with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portable device such  
as this recorder may be restricted.  
Refer to the online help of Windows Media Player for details.  
To transfer the files by using Windows Media Player 9, check the Olympus website.  
If the music files are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory, the message  
[Cannot make the system file. Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file] may appear on this recorders  
display. In such a case, erase the files to make free space (hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending  
on the music file sizes) for the management file. (The more capacity for the management file will be  
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Importing Podcast Content  
By registering favorite programs in DSS Player, you can download the latest broadcasting  
content automatically. Also the new content can be transferred onto the recorder simply by  
connecting it to a computer.  
Register a Podcast program  
Start DSS Player.  
1
Open a web browser and go to a  
Drag and drop the  
icon to the Podcast  
registration icon.  
Podcasting site.  
2
Drag the Podcast registration icon  
and drop it in the [Podcast] folder in  
3
DSS Player.  
Podcast registration icons differ depending  
on Podcasting sites. Please check each  
Podcasting site for details.  
Program registration will complete.  
When a program is registered, a list of  
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broadcasting content provided by the  
program will appear in the [Podcast] folder's  
list view.  
By default, the latest content at the time of  
registration will be automatically  
downloaded.  
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Please note that this recorder cannot play back content other than in MP3 and WMA formats.  
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Importing Podcast Content  
Update a program  
By default, programs registered in DSS Player will be automatically updated. To change  
update intervals, go to [Tools] then [Options], and change them in the Options dialogs Podcast  
tab. See the Online Help for details. ( P109)  
If you dont want to update programs automatically, you can update the using the following  
procedure.  
Select the [Podcast] folder.  
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2
Select a program you want to  
update.  
2
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Select [Update Podcast] from the  
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[Tools] menu or press the  
Updating program starts.  
button.  
3
Once the program has been updated the  
new content will be displayed in gray. The  
content displayed in gray has not yet been  
downloaded onto a computer.  
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Download the Content  
By default, if new content is found when a program is updated, the latest content will be  
automatically downloaded. This setting can be changed by selecting [Tools] then [Options]  
and going to the Options dialogs Podcast tab. See the Online Help for details. ( P109)  
If you want to download manually, The content can be downloaded with the procedure  
described below.  
Select the [Podcast] folder.  
1
1
2
Click the [Download] button of the  
content you want to download.  
2
Content downloading will start.  
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The status is displayed by the percentage  
while contents are being downloaded.  
Download will complete.  
Downloaded content can be played and  
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Transfer Content to the Recorder  
In the default setting, the content automatically transferred into the [Podcast] folder on the  
recorder when the recorder connects to a computer. This setting can be changed by selecting  
[Options] under [Extras], and by selecting the [Podcast] tab displayed on the Option dialog  
box. See the Online Help (P109) for details.  
If you want to transfer content manually, follow the procedure below.  
Select the [Podcast] folder.  
1
1
2
Select the content you want to  
transfer, and drag it to the [Podcast]  
folder of the recorder and drop it.  
Content transfer will start.  
2
3
A progress window will appear during transfer.  
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Transfer will complete.  
Content transferred to the recorder will  
have an icon  
indicating a completed  
transfer. Press the Podcast button on the  
recorder to easily open transferred files.  
(
P20)  
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Note  
NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be  
destroyed.  
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Bookmark mode  
The recorder has the bookmark mode in the contents file of the [Music] folder which is  
transferred to the recorder. When the recorder is in bookmark mode, it automatically memorizes  
the last stop position as a [Playback Position]. Even the recorder is stopped while a file is  
being played back, the last stop position is recalled from the file, and the file can be played  
back from that position next time.  
Selecting the desired contents in the  
[Music] folder.  
1
2
1
Press the PLAY or OK button to start  
playback.  
The record/play indicator light glows green.  
When you play the file which you have  
previously played back, the playback starts  
from the last stop position.  
2
Press the STOP or OK button at any  
point you want to stop the playback.  
Stop a file play back at any point.  
The stop position is memorized as a  
[Playback Position] in the file.  
3
4
In this status, even if you select an empty  
file, move to the other folder, or turn the  
recorder off, the playback starts from the last  
memorized position when you play the same  
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3
Playing back the contents file which  
has been played back halfway.  
Press the PLAY or OK button to start playing  
back from where it was stopped.  
4
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Bookmark mode  
Forwarding  
Press and hold the 9 button while the recorder is stopped.  
When you release the button, the recorder stops, but the  
Playback Position will not be updated. Press the PLAY or OK  
button to start playing back from where it was stopped.  
Press and hold the 9 button while playing a file.  
When you release the  
playback.  
9
button the recorder will resume normal  
If a temp mark (P73) or Playback Position is marked in the middle of the  
file, the playback stops once at that position.  
The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file. Continue pressing  
the 9 button to proceed with the cue from the beginning of the next file.  
Rewinding  
Press and hold the 0 button while the recorder is stopped.  
When you release the button, the recorder stops, but the Playback  
Position will not be updated. Press the PLAY or OK button to start  
playing back from where it was stopped.  
Press and hold the 0 button while playing a file.  
When you release the  
playback.  
0
button the recorder will resume normal  
10  
If a temp mark (P73) or Playback Position is marked in the middle of the  
file, the playback stops once at that position.  
The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of the file. Continue  
pressing the 0 button to proceed with the review from the end of the  
previous file.  
If the 0 button is kept pressed while the recorder is stopped at the start of  
the top file, the recorder will fast rewind starting from the end of the last file.  
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Bookmark mode  
Locating the Beginning of the File  
Press the 9 button during playback, slow playback, or fast playback.  
The next file is cued and playback starts at the previously set  
speed.  
Press the 0 button during playback, slow playback, or fast  
playback.  
The file being played is cued and playback starts at the  
previously set speed.  
Press the 0 button 2 times during playback, slow playback or  
fast playback.  
The previous file is cued and playback starts at the previously  
set speed.  
If a temp mark (P73) is marked in the middle of the file, It reproduces  
from the position.  
If the skip space is set at other than file skip (P50), the recorder will F.  
Skip (forward skip) or R. Skip (reverse skip) for a set time before playback.  
To skip a file  
Press the 9 button while the recorder is stopped.  
It skips to the Playback Position of the next file.  
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Press the 0 button when the playback is stopped at the beginning  
of the file.  
It skips to the Playback Position of the previous file.  
Press the 0 button when the playback is stopped in the middle of  
the file.  
It skips to the head of the file.  
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Notes  
The bookmark mode is compatible with the files within the [Music] folder.  
If the contents are deleted with this recorder, the Playback Position information is deleted simultaneously.  
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Enjoy Audible Content  
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Loading Audible Content  
Use the AudibleManager to load Audible content onto the recorder.  
Playback, management, and transfer of Audible content to the recorder can be done using  
the AudibleManager.  
Installing AudibleManager  
When AudibleManager is not installed on a computer, install the AudibleManager according  
to the procedure described below.  
Access one of Audible web sites from the web browser and download the  
AudibleManager.  
1
http://www.audible.com/ (United States)  
http://www.audible.co.uk (United Kingdom)  
http://www.audible.fr (France)  
http://www.audible.de (Germany)  
Start up the downloaded executable  
file.  
2
The AudibleManager Setup screen will be  
displayed. Select the name of the device in  
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2
use (OLYMPUS DS-61 or DS-71) and click  
the [Install] button.  
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Loading Audible Content  
When the [Audible Manager License  
Agreement] is displayed, click the  
[I Accept] button.  
3
4
Installation starts.  
Wait until process has been completed.  
Once the installation has been completed  
AudibleManager starts up automatically.  
3
Adding Device to AudibleManager  
If AudibleManager has already been installed, add a device in order to handle the recorder in  
the AudibleManager. Follow the procedure described below.  
Select [Add New Device] in the  
[Devices] menu.  
1
1
When the dialog box displays, verify  
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the internet connection and click the  
2
[Yes] button.  
2
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Loading Audible Content  
When the dialog box is displayed,  
check the name of the device in use  
3
(DS-61 or DS-71) and click the [OK]  
button.  
3
Installation starts.  
Wait until the process has been completed.  
4
Once the installation has been completed,  
AudibleManager restarts.  
4
Verify that the device in use has been added to  
the [Mobile Devices] menu.  
Purchasing Audible Content  
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Audible content can be purchased from the Audible  
web site. Access to the Audible web site using web  
browser and download the content by following the  
purchase procedures described on the web site.  
With the existing setting, content downloads to the  
Library folder in theAudibleManager. When download  
has been completed, the AudibleManager starts up  
and purchased content displays on the contents list  
in the Library.  
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Transferring Audible Content  
Audible content can be transferred into the [Audible] folder on the recorder by following the  
procedure described below.  
Connect the recorder to a computer.  
1
2
3
Select [Library] in the [Audible Folders] tree listing.  
A list of content stored in the [Library] displays on the right side.  
Select the content to be transferring  
to the recorder and click the [Add to  
Device] button.  
3
When the [ActivateYour Device] entry  
screen is displayed, enter the user  
4
name and password for Audible and  
click the [OK] button.  
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Transferring Audible Content  
The transfer begins.  
Wait until the transfer of the content has been  
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completed. When it has been completed, the  
transferred content is displayed in the  
contents listing of the device. Also, the  
transferred content is displayed in the Library.  
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Notes  
• When a content file is transferred to the recorder, a [.pos] file will be automatically created for each  
content file in the Audible folder.  
• When the [*.pos] file is deleted, using Explorer, the stored Playback Position will be deleted. The next  
time the file is selected, playback starts from the beginning of the file.  
• When a content file is transferred to the recorder, a system file will be created as a hidden file inside the  
Audible folder. When this file is deleted using Explorer, it is no longer possible to play back the Audible  
content.  
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Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder  
Audible content that has been transferred into the [Audible] folder on the recorder from a  
computer can be enjoyed with an exclusive mode optimally suited for the operation of Audible  
content.  
Audible Mode  
When you select the [Audible] folder on the recorder, the recorder automatically switches to  
the Audible mode.The Audible mode is an exclusive mode for enjoying Audible content (  
modes 2, 3, and 4 formats*) transferred from a computer. The operating method for Audible  
mode differs from when other folders on the recorder are selected (Normal mode). See the  
[Operating Recorder in Audible Mode] (P161) for details.  
File Display Screen in Audible Mode  
In theAudible mode, [Playback mode] (P55) becomes the [File] setting  
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regardless of the menu settings and the recorder stops after playing  
back one file. In addition, icons (  
,
,
) which indicate Audible  
files are also displayed on the File display screen.  
See [Selecting Folders and Files] (P20, 21) for details relating to the  
selection method of folders and files.  
aAudible file indicator  
Re-playable Audible Files  
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Files of modes 2, 3, and 4 formats can be played back in the Audible mode. Only those  
Audible files that have an [.aa] extension are displayed in the Audible mode (in the Audible  
folder on the recorder).  
Re-playable Audible files formats *  
Mode  
Codec  
2(  
3(  
4(  
)
)
)
ACELP (8.5kbps)  
ACELP (16kbps)  
MP3 (32kbps)  
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Playback Position and Section  
In the Audible mode, the starting position can be moved easily by referring to the [Playback  
Position] which is the positional information stored from previous stops for each file, and by  
referring to [Section] where the content distributor has preset the position.  
Playback Position  
The Playback Position (positional information) is stored in the [.pos] file, which is created  
automatically by the recorder for each Audible content file ([.aa] file).  
The Playback Position is initially located at the beginning of the file, and the stop position will  
be updated by playback or the use of S. Play (slow playback)/F. Play (fast playback).  
Press the 9 or 0 button to move the stop position while the recorder is stopped. The  
Playback Position will not be updated.  
Section  
Up to a maximum 100 divisions (chapters of a story or segments of news) are set arbitrarily  
for each file by the distributor of the content.  
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Notes  
When a content file is transferred to the recorder, a [.pos] file will be automatically created for each  
content file in the Audible folder.  
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You can not set the Index marks or the Temp marks in the Audible mode.  
When the [*.pos] file is deleted, using Explorer, the stored Playback Position will be deleted. The next  
time the file is selected, playback starts from the beginning of the file.  
When a content file is transferred to the recorder, a system file will be created as a hidden file inside the  
Audible folder. When this file is deleted using Explorer, it is no longer possible to play back the Audible  
content.  
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Operating Recorder in Audible Mode  
The operating method on the recorder is different in the Audible mode when the [Audible]  
folder is selected, then while in the Normal mode.  
Forwarding  
Press and hold the 9 button while the recorder is stopped.  
When the button is released fast forwarding stops. The Playback  
Position is not updated. When the PLAY or OK button is pressed  
playback resumes from that position.  
Press and hold the 9 button while playing a file.  
When the button is released playback resumes from that position.  
If the starting position of a section (  
P160) and the playback position are in the middle of a file, the  
recorder stops at that position.  
When the 9 button is held down while the recorder is stopped, the recorder moves to the end of the file and then stops.  
If the 9 button is still held down, the recorder moves to the next file and continues fast forwarding from the  
beginning of the file.After fast forward reaches the end of the last file, the recorder stops at the beginning of the last file.  
When the 9 button is held down during playback and the end of the file is reached, the recorder goes back  
to the beginning of the file and stops.  
Rewinding  
Press and hold the 0 button while the recorder is stopped.  
When the button is released fast rewinding stops. The Playback  
Position is not updated. When the PLAY or OK button is pressed  
playback resumes from that position.  
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Press and hold the 0 button while playing a file.  
When the button is released playback resumes from that position.  
If the starting position of a section (  
P160) and the playback position are in the middle of a file, the  
recorder stops at that position.  
When the 0 button is held down while the recorder is stopped, the recorder returns to the  
beginning of the file and then stops. If the 0 button is still held down, the recorder moves back to  
the end of the previous file and continues fast rewinding.  
When the 0 button is held down during playback and the recorder reaches the beginning of the  
file, the recorder starts playback from the beginning of that file.  
If the 0 button is kept pressed while the recorder is stopped at the start of the top file, the recorder  
will fast rewind starting from the end of the last file.  
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File Skip and Section Skip  
Press the 9 button while the recorder is stopped.  
The recorder skips to a playback position or the starting position  
of a section, whichever is closer in the file, and stops.  
After a stop position, if there is no playback position, or a starting  
position of a section, the recorder will skip to a playback position  
in the next file and stop.  
Press the 0button when the recorder has stopped at the beginning of a file.  
The recorder skips to the Playback Position of the previous file  
and then stops.  
Press the 0 button if the recorder has not stopped at the beginning of a file.  
The recorder skips to a playback position or the starting position  
of a section, whichever is closer in the file, and stops.  
Press the 9 button during playback.  
The recorder skips three seconds forward, or to the starting position  
of the next section, whichever is closer, and starts to play back the  
file. After reaching the end of the file the recorder stops at the  
beginning of the file. The Playback Position is updated to the  
beginning position of the file at this time.  
Press the 0button during playback.  
The recorder skips three seconds back, or to the starting position  
of the current section, whichever is closer, and starts to play  
back the file. When the recorder reaches the beginning of a file  
the file plays from the beginning.  
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The [Skip Space] (P50) setting is invalid in the Audible mode.  
Setting menu during playback  
Press and the hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer while  
the file is playing.  
Enter the Menu screen (P99, 101) to set the [Playback Speed]  
(P52), [Noise Cancel] (P59), and [Voice Filter] (P61).  
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Other Practical Use Methods  
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Using as External Memory of the Computer  
With the recorder connected to your PC, you can download data from the memory to your PC  
and upload data stored on your PC to the memory.  
Example: Copying Data from PC to Recorder using Explorer  
Start Windows.  
1
Connecting the recorder to your PC.  
2 For the connection procedure, refer to [Connecting to Your PC using the USB cable]. (  
P110)  
Open the Explorer window.  
The product’s name is displayed.  
3
4
Copy the data.  
While the data are being written or copied, the record/play indicator light on the recorder  
will flash.  
Unplug the recorder from a computer.  
5 For how to unplug the recorder, please see [Disconnecting from your PC]. (  
P111)  
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Notes  
• NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be  
destroyed.  
• Make sure that the computer setting is storage class. If it is audio class, it won't recognize the recorder  
as a removable disk. (  
P83)  
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Other Information  
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Alarm Message List  
Message  
Meaning  
Explanation  
Action  
Battery Low  
Low battery  
power  
Battery power is getting low. Replace with new batteries (P13).  
File Protected  
Index Full  
Erase-locked  
Tried to delete a locked file.  
The file is full of index marks Erase index marks that are no  
(maximum of 16 marks). longer required (P73).  
Tempmark full The file is full of Tempmarks Erase Tempmarks that are no longer  
(maximum of 16 marks). required (P73).  
Recording has been attempted Select a folder from [Folder A]  
Unlock the file(P75).  
Index full  
Temp Full  
Illegal Folder  
Not an audio-  
recording  
folder.  
with a folder other than [Folder  
A] through to [Folder E].  
through to [Folder E] and try  
recording again (P25).  
Folder Full  
Folder full  
The folder is full of files  
(maximum of 200 files).  
Erase unnecessary files (P70).  
Memory Error  
Error in the  
internal  
Error in the internal memory. This is a malfunction, so go to the store  
where you purchased the recorder or an  
memory  
Olympus service station for repair.  
License  
Illegally copied The music files copied  
Delete the file (P70).  
Mismatch  
file  
illegally.  
Memory Full  
Zero  
remaining  
memory  
No remaining internal  
memory.  
Erase unnecessary files (P70).  
No File  
No file  
No files were found in the  
folder.  
Select another folder.  
Format Error  
Formatting  
error  
There was an error while  
formatting the recorder's  
memory.  
Reformat the memory (P81).  
Can’t MakeThe  
System File.Connect management  
To PC And Delete  
Unnecessary File  
The  
The file for management  
cannot be created due to a  
shortage of capacity for  
remaining flash memory.  
Connect the recorder to a computer  
and delete any unnecessary files.  
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file cannot be  
created.  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Probable cause  
Action  
Nothing appears The batteries are not loaded properly.  
Verify polarity is correct.  
on the display  
The batteries are dead.  
The power is off.  
Replace with new batteries (P13).  
Turn the power on (P15).  
Turn the power on (P15).  
The power is off.  
Will not start  
The recorder is in HOLD mode.  
Release the recorder from HOLD  
(P16).  
The batteries are dead.  
Replace with new batteries (P13).  
Erase unnecessary files (P70).  
Check another folder.  
Unable to  
record  
Low remaining internal memory.  
The maximum number of files has been  
reached.  
No playback  
tone heard  
The earphone is connected.  
Unplug the earphones to use the internal  
speaker.  
The VOLUME button is set to 0.  
Adjust the VOLUME button (P47).  
Unable to erase The file is locked.  
Unlock the file (P73).  
The file is read-only.  
Cancel the read-only setting of the file  
on the PC.  
The recorder was shaken during  
Noise heard  
recording.  
during playback  
The recorder was placed near a cell  
phone or fluorescent lamp while  
recording or during playback.  
Move the recorder.  
Recording level The recording level has not been  
Adjust the recording level and then try.  
too low  
adjusted.  
The microphone sensitivity is too low.  
Set the microphone sensitivity to  
LECTURE or CONF mode and try  
again (P35).  
This could potentially be because the  
recording level and output level for the  
connected external devices are too low.  
If you cannot record clearly even after  
adjusting the recording level, then  
adjust the output level for the  
connected devices.  
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The recording level has not been  
adjusted.  
Adjust the recording level and then try  
recording once more (P34).  
Recording level  
too high  
This could potentially be because the  
recording level and output level for  
If you cannot record clearly even after  
adjusting the recording level, then adjust  
connected external devices are too high. the output level for the connected  
devices.  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Probable cause  
Action  
Unable to set  
index marks,  
The maximum number of marks has been Erase unnecessary marks  
reached.  
(P73).  
tempmarks  
The file is locked.  
The file is read-only.  
Unlock the file (P75).  
Cancel the read-only setting of the file  
on the PC.  
Wrong folder.  
Switch to the right folder.  
Cannot find the  
recorded voice  
The recorder  
does not start at  
the set time with  
[Timer Rec] or  
[Alarm]  
The clock has not been set properly.  
Verify the [Current Time] to reset the date and  
time if they are not properly set (P18).  
The Alarm,  
Copy the data to the recorder using the  
DSS Player (P122).  
The data has been deleted by the formatting.  
Starting tune and  
Closing tune, and  
guidance are not  
available  
When copy the guidance data, the Alarm,  
Starting tune and Closing tune are also  
copied together.  
There is feedback.  
Adjust the recorder and the earphone, such as  
keeping the earphone away from the  
You hear  
distortion in the  
earphone  
microphone, avoiding turning the microphone  
toward the earphone, or turning down the  
volume on the recording monitor.  
attached to the  
recording  
monitor  
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Accessories (optional)  
Stereo microphone: ME55S  
Connecting cord: KA333  
This is a stereo microphone dedicated to the DS-  
61 and DS-71 models. Two types are available,  
the ME55SA which is the same color as the DS-  
61 model, the ME55SK which is the same color as  
the DS-71 model.  
Connecting cord which has stereo mini-plugs (ø3.5)  
with resistance at both ends. Use to connect from  
the earphone jack output of the recorder to the  
microphone input jack when recording.  
Converting plug adapters (PA331/PA231) which  
convert to the monaural mini plug (ø3.5) or monaural  
mini plug (ø2.5) are also enclosed.  
Stereo microphone: ME51SW  
The high fidelity of the recording, which only stereo  
can perform. Furthermore, it gives clear sound  
quality with less noise.  
Exclusive remote control: RS29  
Special remote control for the DS-61 and DS-71.  
Remotely controls the recorder’s recording/stop  
functions. If the supplied stereo microphone  
(ME55S) is plugged in, it can be used as a remote  
control stereo microphone.  
Highly sensitive noise-cancellation  
monaural microphone: ME52W  
This microphone is used to record sound at a  
distance while minimizing surrounding noise.  
Exclusive case: CS113  
Noise-Cancellation monaural microphone:ME12  
(Dictation microphone)  
Used to get crisp recordings of your own voice by  
reducing the effects of ambient noise.  
(supplied for the DS-61)  
Belt loop on the back of the case.  
Magnet hook for smooth opening and closing.  
Exclusive case: CS122  
(supplied for the DS-71)  
The DS-71, 61’s leather case guards the device  
from sustaining impact or becoming dirty.  
Belt loop on the back of the case.  
Magnet hook for smooth  
opening and closing.  
This can also be used as a  
stand of the device.  
Tie clip microphone: ME15  
(Monaural)  
Small concealing microphone with a tie-clip.  
Telephone pickup:TP7  
Earphone type microphone can be plugged into your  
ear while phoning. The voice or conversation over  
the phone can be clearly recorded.  
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AC adapter: A328 (US and Canada)  
Ni-MH rechargeable battery: BR401  
High-efficiency rechargeable long life batteries.  
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Specifications  
Recording medium  
Maximum working output (3 V DC)  
Built-in flash memory  
DS-71: 4 GB  
DS-61: 2 GB  
250 mW or more (8 speaker)  
Maximum headphone output  
150mV (according to EN 50332-1)  
Recording format  
Wide band characteristic headphone  
output  
Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)  
(DS-71)  
WMA (Windows Media Audio)  
75 mV (according to EN 50332-2)  
Clock accuracy  
Input level  
Monthly deviance less than 120 seconds.  
–63 dBv  
Input power requirement  
Sampling frequency  
Rated voltage: 3 V  
PCM mode: 44.1 kHz  
STEREO XQ mode: 44.1 kHz  
STEREO HQ mode: 44.1 kHz  
STEREO SP mode: 22 kHz  
HQ mode: 44.1 kHz  
SP mode: 22 kHz  
LP mode: 8 kHz  
Batteries: Two AAA batteries (LR03,  
R03 or ZR03) or Two Ni-MH  
rechargeable batteries  
External power supply: AC adapter  
3V 300mA  
External dimensions  
Recorder:96 x 37.5 x 16 mm  
(without protrusions)  
Microphone(ME55S) + Recorder:  
111 x 37.5 x 16 mm (without protrusions)  
Overall frequency response  
PCM mode: 50 to 20,000 Hz  
STEREO XQ mode: 50 to 19,000 Hz  
STEREO HQ mode: 50 to 16,000 Hz  
STEREO SP mode: 50 to 9,000 Hz  
HQ mode: 50 to 13,000 Hz  
SP mode: 100 to 8,000 Hz  
LP mode: 100 to 3,000 Hz  
Weight  
Recorder:73 g  
(including alkaline batteries)  
Microphone(ME55S) + Recorder: 80g  
(including alkaline batteries)  
Speaker  
Built-in ø23 mm round dynamic speaker  
MIC jack  
ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 1.4kor  
more  
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EAR jack  
ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8or  
more  
Maximum working output (3 V DC)  
250 mW or more (8 speaker)  
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Specifications  
A maximum recording time per file is set for each  
mode. Even if the recorders memory is not used  
up, recording cannot be continued beyond the  
limit.  
Maximum recording time per file  
PCM  
3 hours 20 minutes  
26 hours 40 minutes  
26 hours 40 minutes  
53 hours 40 minutes  
26 hours 40 minutes  
53 hours 40 minutes  
STEREO XQ  
STEREO HQ  
* Specifications and design are subject to change  
without notice.  
STEREO SP  
HQ  
SP  
* Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies  
greatly according to the type of batteries used  
and the conditions of use.  
LP  
148 hours 40 minutes  
Guide to recording times  
Model  
DS-61 (2GB)  
DS-71 (4GB)  
Mode  
PCM  
6 hours 10 minutes  
STEREO XQ  
STEREO HQ  
STEREO SP  
HQ  
33 hours 50 minutes  
67 hours 40 minutes  
135 hours 30 minutes  
135 hours 30 minutes  
266 hours 50 minutes  
530 hours 50 minutes  
67 hours 50 minutes  
135 hours 40 minutes  
271 hours 30 minutes  
271 hours 30 minutes  
534 hours 30 minutes  
1062 hours 50 minutes  
SP  
LP  
Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made.  
(The displayed available recording time and recorded time are approximate indications.)  
Guide to battery life  
Alkaline battery life  
Playback: Speaker Playback  
Recording  
Approx. 25 hours  
All mode  
Approx. 20 hours  
Linear PCM  
STEREO XQ  
LP  
Approx. 20 hours  
Approx. 32 hours  
Playback: Earphone Playback  
13  
All mode  
Approx. 28 hours  
Ni-MH Rechargeable battery life  
Playback: Speaker Playback  
Recording  
All mode  
Approx. 13 hours  
Linear PCM  
STEREO XQ  
LP  
Approx. 17 hours  
Approx. 14 hours  
Approx. 22 hours  
Playback: Earphone Playback  
All mode  
Approx. 20 hours  
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Technical Assistance and Support  
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only.  
N Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada  
1-888-553-4448  
N User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada  
distec@olympus.com  
N 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  
N User Support E-mail address in Europe  
dss.support@olympus-europa.com  
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For customers in North and South America  
Declaration of Conformity  
Model Number:  
Trade Name:  
Responsible Party:  
Address:  
DS-61/71  
DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER  
OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.  
3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610,  
U.S.A.  
Telephone Number:  
1-888-553-4448  
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference  
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.  
Tested To Comply  
With FCC Standards  
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
Canadian RFI  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the  
Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.  
Cet appareil numérique ne dépasse pas les limites de Catégorie B pour les émissions de bruit radio émanant d’appareils  
numériques, tel que prévu dans les Règlements sur l’Interférence Radio du Département Canadien des Communications  
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P2-BZ8286-02  
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