User manual OLYMPUS DW-90

[. . . ] Main Features · The recorder has three recording modes: HQ (High Quality) mode, SP (Standard Playback) mode, and LP (Long Playback) mode. · The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) reduces memory usage by pausing recording when it senses silence. · Recorded sound files can be stored in three separate folders (up to 100 files per folder). · Back lighting to illuminate the LCD panel allows you to read the display in the dark. [. . . ] The selected indication appears on the display each time the recorder is stopped. Notes · If you leave the recorder untouched for 3 minutes or longer before pressing the STOP button in step 6, Setup mode will be canceled, and any time/date settings you made will be canceled. · If you press the STOP button during setup, time/date setup is canceled. · You can set the time and date on the recorder by connecting it to your PC (see "Other functions of Olympus Digital Wave Player" for details). Standby Mode and Display Shut Off If the recorder is stopped or paused for 60 minutes or longer during recording or playing, it goes into Standby (power-save) mode, and the display shuts off. To exit Standby mode and turn on the display, press any button. a Folder * When the remaining recording time becomes 5 minutes or less, b Current recording mode the display changes to remaining recording time automatically. c Current file number Notes d Recording time* · Even if you press the DISPLAY button, the display will not change e Remaining to current recording time if the remaining recording time is 5 minutes recording time or less. · When the remaining recording time becomes 1 minute or less, the recording lamp flashes. · If "FULL" appears on the display, you cannot record in the selected folder. In such a case, erase unnecessary files (see "Erasing from folder A or B" or "Erasing from folder S"). · There is one subfolder for each day of the year. 1 2 3 Note If you leave the recorder untouched for 8 seconds or longer before you press the ERASE button in step 7, Erase mode will be canceled, and the recorder will enter Stop mode. Repeat steps 1 to 4 in "Alarm Playback Function. " The month indicator flashes. Press the 9/+ or 0/­ button to select the month of the alarm you want to cancel. Press the PLAY button to register this month setting for alarm cancellation. Continue to select the date, hour and minute of the desired alarm cancellation. Press the 9/+ or 0/­ button to select "OFF. " A set alarm playback is canceled. Press the STOP button to close the menu. · Fast playback is approximately 30% faster than normal playback. · When fast playback of a file is over, the recorder will play back the next file at normal speed. If you once press the STOP button and start playback again, the recorder will play back files in normal speed as well. · No sound is heard from the built-in speaker during fast forwarding or rewinding. · The end of the file is located by pressing and holding the 9 button during fast forwarding. If you do not release the 9 button, the recorder will continue fast forward. · The beginning of the file is located by pressing and holding the 0 button during rewinding. If you do not release the 0 button, the recorder will continue rewinding. Moving Files Between Folders (MOVE) You can move a file recorded in folder A or B to the other. The moved file is added at to the end of the destination folder. 1 2 Choose the file you want to transfer and press the PLAY button to play it. * * You can move the file during playback pause as well. 4 5 Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for 1 second or longer while the file is playing. [. . . ] · Do not store the recorder in places exposed to excessive moisture or dust. · Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the unit. · Do not place the recorder on top of or near electric appliances such as TVs or refrigerators. · Avoid recording or playing back near cellular phones or other wireless equipment, as they may cause interference and noise. [. . . ]