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OLYMPUS DS-4000 DS-4000 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS (2900 ko)
Manual abstract: user guide OLYMPUS DS-4000
Detailed instructions for use are in the User's Guide.
[. . . ] DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
DS-4000
ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use.
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Table of Contents
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1 Getting Started
Main Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] OFF: Unlocks the file and allows it to be edited or erased.
a Erase lock indicator
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FOLDER A ON OFF
Press the MENU button to select the option. Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer to close the menu.
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Notes
· You cannot append, overwrite, or insert recordings into locked files ( P. 25-26). · You cannot set index marks in locked files ( P. 38).
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Index Marks
In order to place an index mark in a file, the index function must be programmed to the A or B button on the recorder. Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to provide a quick and easy to identify important sections in the file.
Setting an Index Mark
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Index Marks
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Press the INDEX (A or B) button during recording or playback to set an index mark.
An index number appears on the display.
AUTHOR A 12M05S I NDEX 08 SET
Locating an Index Mark
2 3 4
Hold the FF or REW button while playing a file.
The recorder stops for 1 second when it reaches the index mark.
Clearing an Index Mark
Locate the index mark you want to clear. Press the ERASE button while the index number appears for approximately 2 seconds on the display.
The index mark is erased.
AUTHOR A 12M05S I NDEX 08 CLEAR
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Notes
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· Up to 16 index marks can be set in a file. Attempting to set more index marks will cause "INDEX FULL" to appear on the display. · Index marks cannot be set or cleared in a locked file ( P. 37).
LCD Display Information
Before using the DISPLAY function, it should be programmed to A or B button. The LCD screen on the recorder can display 7 different formats of information by pressing the DISPLAY button. This helps review and confirm different recorder settings and file information.
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1 File length
Shows how long a file is.
Press the DISPLAY (A or B) button.
The LCD display will switch view every time the DISPLAY button is pressed.
LCD Display Information
While in Stop or Playback Mode
When pressing DISPLAY button, the recorder will cycle through 1 to 7. 7 Current time and date
AUTHOR A 00M00S LENGTH : 2H27M58S
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AUTHOR A TIME&DATE : 3M16D2004Y 12:00AM
Shows the current time and date. (During the playback operation, the "TIME & DATE" or the counter appears. )
2 Time stamp
Shows the year, month, and date that the file was recorded.
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AUTHOR A 00M00S REC DATE : 3M16D2004Y
3 Time stamp
Shows the time that the file was recorded.
AUTHOR A 00M00S REC TIME :
A 3M16D 12:56 M
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6 Work type ID
AUTHOR A 00M00S WORKTYPE : SURGICAL
Shows the selected Work Type ID.
5 Memory remaining
AUTHOR A 00M00S REMAIN : 1H50M12S
Shows the remaining recording time.
4 File comment*
Shows a comment added to the file. (If there is no comment, "----" will appears. )
AUTHOR A 00M00S COMMENT : ____
* If a comment contains many characters, it will scroll horizontally to display the complete comment.
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LCD Display Information
While in Record Mode
Display 1 and 2 will alternate. 1 Recording level meter
Displays the sound input level graphically and the remaining time available for recording in countdown mode.
AUTHOR A 25M01S 2H33M25S
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LCD Display Information
2 Remaining memory bars
Displays the remaining time available for recording in bar mode and countdown mode.
AUTHOR A 25M01S 2H33M25S
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While Recording in VCVA Mode
Display 1 and 2 will alternate. 1 VCVA recording level meter
AUTHOR A 25M01S 2H33M25S
Displays the sound input level graphically and the remaining time available for recording in countdown mode. ("STANDBY" appears if the VCVA actuation level isn't reached. )
2 Remaining memory bars
Displays the remaining time available for recording in bar mode and countdown mode.
AUTHOR A 25M01S 2H33M25S
E F
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While in Overwrite Record Mode
Display 1 and 2 will alternate. 1 Recording level meter
Displays the sound input level graphically, the current time and the length of the file.
AUTHOR ID 10M25S 14M00S
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LCD Display Information
2 Remaining memory bars
Displays the remaining time available for recording in bar mode, and the current time and length of the file.
AUTHOR ID 10M25S 14M00S F E
While in Insert Record Mode
Display 1 and 2 will alternate. 1 Recording level meter
Displays flashing "INSERT REC", the sound input level graphically, and the current recording time.
AUTHOR ID 1H25M01S INSERT REC
2 Remaining memory bars
Displays flashing "INSERT REC", the remaining time available for recording in bar mode, and the current recording time.
AUTHOR A 1H25M01S I NSERT REC
E F
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Setting Priority Levels
By default, B button is programmed with PRIORITY function. You can choose between "HIGH" and "NORMAL. " The default is NORMAL.
To Set a Priority Level on an Existing File
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Setting Priority Levels
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2
Select the file.
AUTHOR A 00M00S LENGTH : 27M58S
2
Press the PRIORITY button to choose between "HIGH" and "NORMAL".
AUTHOR A 00M00S LENGTH : 27M58S
To Set a Priority on a New File
1 2
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Note
Press the NEW button.
A new file is created.
AUTHOR A NEW F I LE REMA I N: 2H33M12S
Press the PRIORITY button to choose between "HIGH" and "NORMAL".
AUTHOR A NEW F I LE REMA I N: 2H33M12S
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Priority level cannot be changed on a locked filed ( P. 37).
Setting Job Data
Every file recorded on the recorder will include the Author ID and Work Type as part of its header information. To create multiple Author IDs and Work Types on the recorder, use the bundled DSS Player software to create and upload a Job Data list (list of Author IDs and Work Types) to the recorder. By default the Author ID is set to "DS4000".
Setting an Author ID
Setting Job Data
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Turn ON the recorder.
When more than one Author ID exist on the recorder, the ID list will be displayed.
AUTHOR AUTHOR AUTHOR AUTHOR A B C D
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Press the FF or REW button to select the Author ID that you want to assign to the recorder from the ID list. Press the MENU button to set the ID.
All recordings made by the author during the session will include the set ID as part of the header information.
ID List
ID 1
ID 2 ID 3
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2
ID10
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Setting Job Data
Setting a Work Type
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Setting Job Data
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1 2 3
Press the NEW button while in STOP mode.
When more than one Work Type ID exist on the recorder, the Work Type ID list will display.
WORKTYPE WORKTYPE WORKTYPE WORKTYPE A B C D
Press the FF or REW button to highlight a Work Type from the Work Type ID list. Press the MENU button to select the Work Type.
All recordings made with the new Work Type ID will have the new Work Type as part of the header information.
Type List
Type 1
Type 2 Type 3
Type 10
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Setting Option Item
The recorder can be programmed with additional user defined fields called Option Items.
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Press the NEW button while in STOP mode.
When programmed into the recorder, the Option Item ID displays.
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Use the alphanumeric characters set displayed to set the Option Item ID.
Characters that can be entered are from 0 to 9, from A to Z, and _. [. . . ] See DSS Player online help for details ( P. 52).
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Accessories (Optional)
xD-Picture cards of 16, 32, 64, 128, 256 and 512 MB: M-XD16/32/64/128/256/512 Olympus CAMEDIA digital camera series xD-Picture Cards can be used. Monaural binaural earphone: E20 Noise-Cancellation microphone: ME12 (Dictation microphone) Used to get crisp recordings of your own voice by reducing the effects of ambient noise. Recommended to improve the accuracy when using voice-recognition software. External microphone: ME15 A lavalier omnidirectional microphone that clips to clothing. [. . . ]
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