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... new recorder, read this manual in places exposed to excessive moisture or dust. To protect yourself and others from personal injury or damage to ensure that you for purchasing the Olympus Digital Voice Recorder DS-320. q Do not store the recorder in an easily accessible location for the "DSS Player" software and instruction manual are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. q Do not disassemble, repair...
... new recorder, read this manual in places exposed to excessive moisture or dust. To protect yourself and others from personal injury or damage to ensure that you for purchasing the Olympus Digital Voice Recorder DS-320. q Do not store the recorder in an easily accessible location for the "DSS Player" software and instruction manual are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. q Do not disassemble, repair...
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...6 Preparing for Recording Inserting Batteries 9 Replacing Batteries 10 Using the AC Adapter 10 Basic Operations Recording 14 Playing and Volume Control 18 Other Functions Recording Modes 25 Microphone Sensitivity 26 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA 27 Dictation Mode 28 Other Information Menu List 33 Troubleshooting 34 Identification of Parts 7 Hold 11 Setting Time/Date 11 Setting an ID 13 Erasing 21 Index Marks 29 Transferring Messages 30 System Sounds (Alarms 31 Formatting 32 Reset 33 Specifications 35 Accessories (optional 35 Software reference follows...
...6 Preparing for Recording Inserting Batteries 9 Replacing Batteries 10 Using the AC Adapter 10 Basic Operations Recording 14 Playing and Volume Control 18 Other Functions Recording Modes 25 Microphone Sensitivity 26 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA 27 Dictation Mode 28 Other Information Menu List 33 Troubleshooting 34 Identification of Parts 7 Hold 11 Setting Time/Date 11 Setting an ID 13 Erasing 21 Index Marks 29 Transferring Messages 30 System Sounds (Alarms 31 Formatting 32 Reset 33 Specifications 35 Accessories (optional 35 Software reference follows...
DS-320 ViaVoice Kit Instructions (745 KB)
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... you record many short messages. (Use the remaining recording time and recorded time indicators only as references.) 6 q The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) helps save memory by pausing recording when it easy to 99 messages per folder) for a single message. DS-320 Main Features DS-320 Main Features Summary of product features: q The DS-320 digital voice recorder stores highly compressed DSS format voice messages in LP mode. q The DS-320 supports two recording modes: SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long Playback) mode.
... you record many short messages. (Use the remaining recording time and recorded time indicators only as references.) 6 q The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) helps save memory by pausing recording when it easy to 99 messages per folder) for a single message. DS-320 Main Features DS-320 Main Features Summary of product features: q The DS-320 digital voice recorder stores highly compressed DSS format voice messages in LP mode. q The DS-320 supports two recording modes: SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long Playback) mode.
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... to stop and will stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. Do not connect the AC adapter to play back the voice data being recorded. Warning • Be sure to use the recorder for an extended period of different types and/or brands. • Remove the batteries if you are replaced, see "Reset" on the display, the recorder will not operate. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is recording, erasing or otherwise accessing an audio file may...
... to stop and will stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. Do not connect the AC adapter to play back the voice data being recorded. Warning • Be sure to use the recorder for an extended period of different types and/or brands. • Remove the batteries if you are replaced, see "Reset" on the display, the recorder will not operate. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is recording, erasing or otherwise accessing an audio file may...
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... or connect the AC adapter even if the recorder contains batteries. Notes • The previous recording will be erased. • If the overwritten recording exceeds the recorded time of the STOP, REC, PLAY, FF, or REW buttons or the MENU/VOL switch.) • See recording tips - To free up memory, you can overwrite a recorded message from standby mode and turn on the display, press any more details see page 21). for dictation, and a Variable Control Voice...
... or connect the AC adapter even if the recorder contains batteries. Notes • The previous recording will be erased. • If the overwritten recording exceeds the recorded time of the STOP, REC, PLAY, FF, or REW buttons or the MENU/VOL switch.) • See recording tips - To free up memory, you can overwrite a recorded message from standby mode and turn on the display, press any more details see page 21). for dictation, and a Variable Control Voice...
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Listening While Recording Audio (Recording Monitor) Insert an earphone into the earphone jack to Overwrite mode. • Insert recording will not work if there is fixed.) Recording 17 ERASE SP DICT M/VEONLU 9 Press the REC button. The insert recording starts. 10 Press the STOP button. As soon as another operation (such as Playback) is executed, the recorder will go back to monitor what is being recorded. (The volume is no recording time available. The insert recording stops 9 IFNODLEDXE/ R REC STOP Notes 10 • Insert mode is only valid for one action.
Listening While Recording Audio (Recording Monitor) Insert an earphone into the earphone jack to Overwrite mode. • Insert recording will not work if there is fixed.) Recording 17 ERASE SP DICT M/VEONLU 9 Press the REC button. The insert recording starts. 10 Press the STOP button. As soon as another operation (such as Playback) is executed, the recorder will go back to monitor what is being recorded. (The volume is no recording time available. The insert recording stops 9 IFNODLEDXE/ R REC STOP Notes 10 • Insert mode is only valid for one action.
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... speaker will start playing. Notes • The recording date and time appears on the display in hour-minutesecond format. The length of the message being played is displayed below in hour-minute-second format (real-time counter). The recorder will be turned off. 18 Folder Message number 3 Press the PLAY button. Playing and Volume Control Playing and Volume Control 2 ERASE SP DICT M/VEONLU 1 IFNODLEDXE/ R 3 REC STOP 4 1 Press the INDEX/FOLDER button to choose a folder. 2 Move the MENU/VOL switch up or...
... speaker will start playing. Notes • The recording date and time appears on the display in hour-minutesecond format. The length of the message being played is displayed below in hour-minute-second format (real-time counter). The recorder will be turned off. 18 Folder Message number 3 Press the PLAY button. Playing and Volume Control Playing and Volume Control 2 ERASE SP DICT M/VEONLU 1 IFNODLEDXE/ R 3 REC STOP 4 1 Press the INDEX/FOLDER button to choose a folder. 2 Move the MENU/VOL switch up or...
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..., recording pauses automatically and the recorder enters standby mode. • When recording is in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops. This completes the VCVA setup procedure. 5 Press the REC button. REC STOP 4 4 Press the STOP button. Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset volume, the built-in standby mode, "VCVA" will flash on the display and the record indicator...
..., recording pauses automatically and the recorder enters standby mode. • When recording is in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops. This completes the VCVA setup procedure. 5 Press the REC button. REC STOP 4 4 Press the STOP button. Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset volume, the built-in standby mode, "VCVA" will flash on the display and the record indicator...
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... noise-canceling microphone is . Note The VCVA start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode. To change alarm setting: See P.31. ERASE SP DICT MENU /VOL Dictation Mode Simply pressing the SP DICT button sets up or down while recording to adjust the VCVA start/stop actuation level (1 to 30). Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) Adjusting the VCVA start/stop actuation level Move the MENU/VOL switch up the recorder for dictating or for recording messages...
... noise-canceling microphone is . Note The VCVA start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode. To change alarm setting: See P.31. ERASE SP DICT MENU /VOL Dictation Mode Simply pressing the SP DICT button sets up or down while recording to adjust the VCVA start/stop actuation level (1 to 30). Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) Adjusting the VCVA start/stop actuation level Move the MENU/VOL switch up the recorder for dictating or for recording messages...
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... into a file during operation and no index marks are set in the message and then stop immediately. Press the INDEX/FOLDER button while fast-forwarding The recorder will search for the previous index mark in the direction that point. When you are advancing (PLAY, FF or REW), the recorder will search for the next index mark in the message and continue playback from that you play a message that...
... into a file during operation and no index marks are set in the message and then stop immediately. Press the INDEX/FOLDER button while fast-forwarding The recorder will search for the previous index mark in the direction that point. When you are advancing (PLAY, FF or REW), the recorder will search for the next index mark in the message and continue playback from that you play a message that...
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... adapter connected or disconnected while formatting? The batteries are not inserted properly. If so, try reformatting (P.32). The HOLD switch is used already. The HOLD switch is pressed while recording A.13 You were recording the 99th message (the maximum). Q.8 Clock resets A.8 The flash memory has been formatted. The battery cover is little remaining recording time. Q.5 Audible alarm sounds while recording A.5 There is open. Q.11 "ERROR" appears on the display when the STOP button is set to the HOLD...
... adapter connected or disconnected while formatting? The batteries are not inserted properly. If so, try reformatting (P.32). The HOLD switch is used already. The HOLD switch is pressed while recording A.13 You were recording the 99th message (the maximum). Q.8 Clock resets A.8 The flash memory has been formatted. The battery cover is little remaining recording time. Q.5 Audible alarm sounds while recording A.5 There is open. Q.11 "ERROR" appears on the display when the STOP button is set to the HOLD...
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...) External power supply: AC adapter Battery life (Recording) Approx. 11 hours (with the PA3 plug adapter. External microphone:ME10* A lavalier omnidirectional microphone that connects devices such as microphones with ø2.5 mm mini-plugs to the unit's ø3.5 mm mini-jack. * Use these accessories with alkaline batteries, based on our standard testing procedure) External dimensions 116 (H) × 43 (W) × 14.5 (D) mm (without protrusions) Weight 74 g (including batteries) * Specifications and design are subject to change...
...) External power supply: AC adapter Battery life (Recording) Approx. 11 hours (with the PA3 plug adapter. External microphone:ME10* A lavalier omnidirectional microphone that connects devices such as microphones with ø2.5 mm mini-plugs to the unit's ø3.5 mm mini-jack. * Use these accessories with alkaline batteries, based on our standard testing procedure) External dimensions 116 (H) × 43 (W) × 14.5 (D) mm (without protrusions) Weight 74 g (including batteries) * Specifications and design are subject to change...
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... ViaVoice Software 40 Setting Up Your Microphone and Audio System for IBM ViaVoice ........ 42 Let's Start Starting DSS Player 48 Downloading Recorded Voice Data to a PC 48 Selected File Downloading Window ........ 49 Selected File Downloading Procedure .... 50 Other Information Converting File Formats 58 Uninstalling DSS Player or IBM ViaVoice ... 58 How to Use This Manual 38 Creating a Voice Model 44 Connecting the Digital Voice Recorder DS-320 47 Voice File Playback Window 51 Voice File Playback Procedure 52 Sending Voice Files by E-mail 53 Voice Recognition 54 Troubleshooting...
... ViaVoice Software 40 Setting Up Your Microphone and Audio System for IBM ViaVoice ........ 42 Let's Start Starting DSS Player 48 Downloading Recorded Voice Data to a PC 48 Selected File Downloading Window ........ 49 Selected File Downloading Procedure .... 50 Other Information Converting File Formats 58 Uninstalling DSS Player or IBM ViaVoice ... 58 How to Use This Manual 38 Creating a Voice Model 44 Connecting the Digital Voice Recorder DS-320 47 Voice File Playback Window 51 Voice File Playback Procedure 52 Sending Voice Files by E-mail 53 Voice Recognition 54 Troubleshooting...
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... DSS Player has been installed. 38 Please refer to the online help is already acquainted with the DS-320 digital voice recorder. q Conversion of recorded voices into WAVE- q Recording of voice files via e-mail. q Conversion of DSS-format files into text using the DS-320 digital voice recorder. q Transmission of voices directly on operating your specific PC, refer to your PC's user manual. How to Use This Manual This manual describes only the basic operations of voice files. q Playback of DSS Player. format files. Operating Environment/Features of DSS Player...
... DSS Player has been installed. 38 Please refer to the online help is already acquainted with the DS-320 digital voice recorder. q Conversion of recorded voices into WAVE- q Recording of voice files via e-mail. q Conversion of DSS-format files into text using the DS-320 digital voice recorder. q Transmission of voices directly on operating your specific PC, refer to your PC's user manual. How to Use This Manual This manual describes only the basic operations of voice files. q Playback of DSS Player. format files. Operating Environment/Features of DSS Player...
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Selected File Downloading Window Voice files can be selected and downloaded using the downloading window, which is displayed immediately after the startup. • To display the main window immediately after start up, open the [Option] menu and uncheck [Open Download Window After Start]. 2 1 Selected File Downloading Window 3 1 Main Window button Click to close the downloading window and open the main window. 2 Folder Select the folder in the DS-320 digital voice recorder. 3 Folder View Shows the list of voice files in the folder selected with 2. 49
Selected File Downloading Window Voice files can be selected and downloaded using the downloading window, which is displayed immediately after the startup. • To display the main window immediately after start up, open the [Option] menu and uncheck [Open Download Window After Start]. 2 1 Selected File Downloading Window 3 1 Main Window button Click to close the downloading window and open the main window. 2 Folder Select the folder in the DS-320 digital voice recorder. 3 Folder View Shows the list of voice files in the folder selected with 2. 49
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... change a destination, click [Download Options] in standard mode takes about 14 minutes with a serial connection (when Pentium 300 MHz is recommended that you use the optional AC adapter as a power source. • The downloading destinations are the same as the existing file, the file will play back the file. . Example) Downloading a voice file containing one voice file, hold the Ctrl or Shift key while selecting the voice files. Folder A files:C:\Program Files\Olympus\DssPly32\Message\Folder_A Folder B files...
... change a destination, click [Download Options] in standard mode takes about 14 minutes with a serial connection (when Pentium 300 MHz is recommended that you use the optional AC adapter as a power source. • The downloading destinations are the same as the existing file, the file will play back the file. . Example) Downloading a voice file containing one voice file, hold the Ctrl or Shift key while selecting the voice files. Folder A files:C:\Program Files\Olympus\DssPly32\Message\Folder_A Folder B files...
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Select [Olympus DSS File] in the [Device] list box, then click the button. Voice Recognition 4 The [Audio Setup] window opens. Perform audio setup by following the instructions displayed on your screen. • For audio setup or enrolling using the DS-320 digital voice recorder, use the provided PC connection cable (KP4). Insert the L-shaped plug of the KP4 into the earphone jack of the DS-320 digital voice recorder and insert the straight plug 54 into text with IBM ViaVoice. 1 Click...
Select [Olympus DSS File] in the [Device] list box, then click the button. Voice Recognition 4 The [Audio Setup] window opens. Perform audio setup by following the instructions displayed on your screen. • For audio setup or enrolling using the DS-320 digital voice recorder, use the provided PC connection cable (KP4). Insert the L-shaped plug of the KP4 into the earphone jack of the DS-320 digital voice recorder and insert the straight plug 54 into text with IBM ViaVoice. 1 Click...
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... recorded voice. The User Wizard makes it can understand your voice through the DS-320 microphone so that text will turn on the microphone while pressing and holding the SP DICT mode button on the DS-320 digital voice recorder. If ViaVoice does not recognise what you say, simply say the text again until it is sometimes necessary to do this window, click , then read , that it easy...
... recorded voice. The User Wizard makes it can understand your voice through the DS-320 microphone so that text will turn on the microphone while pressing and holding the SP DICT mode button on the DS-320 digital voice recorder. If ViaVoice does not recognise what you say, simply say the text again until it is sometimes necessary to do this window, click , then read , that it easy...
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... is displayed. A DSS-format file needs only about 102 kB of data per minute in the [File] menu. When uninstallation is the Windows standard voice file format. Click or . 6 Deletion. It does not show index marks and priority levels. 58 Uninstalling DSS Player or IBM ViaVoice Uninstallation refers to remove DSS Player or IBM ViaVoice. 1 Click the [Start] button then select [Settings] ➔ [Control Panel]. 2 Double-click [Add / Remove Programs]. 3 A list of DSS format. ID...
... is displayed. A DSS-format file needs only about 102 kB of data per minute in the [File] menu. When uninstallation is the Windows standard voice file format. Click or . 6 Deletion. It does not show index marks and priority levels. 58 Uninstalling DSS Player or IBM ViaVoice Uninstallation refers to remove DSS Player or IBM ViaVoice. 1 Click the [Start] button then select [Settings] ➔ [Control Panel]. 2 Double-click [Add / Remove Programs]. 3 A list of DSS format. ID...
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... support about OLYMPUS DSS player. Install the voice recognition software before calling for only technical questions and support about IBM ViaVoice. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 x User Support E-mail address in LP mode. A connection cable is set to hold-off position. not work The File was recorded in the U.S. Increase the playback volume in Windows or DSS Player. The HOLD switch of Windows or DSS Player is installed after DSS button does Player. The [Start Voice The voice recognition software is not connected. The sound card is not installed...
... support about OLYMPUS DSS player. Install the voice recognition software before calling for only technical questions and support about IBM ViaVoice. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 x User Support E-mail address in LP mode. A connection cable is set to hold-off position. not work The File was recorded in the U.S. Increase the playback volume in Windows or DSS Player. The HOLD switch of Windows or DSS Player is installed after DSS button does Player. The [Start Voice The voice recognition software is not connected. The sound card is not installed...