DS-2800 - Digital voice recorder OLYMPUS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Digital Voice Recorder
Brand	OLYMPUS
Model	DS-2800
Internal Memory Capacity	2 GB
Recording Formats	DSS / DS2
Maximum Recording Time (LP Mode)	Up to 1380 hours
Maximum Recording Time (HQ Mode)	Approximately 550 hours
Power Supply	2 AAA (LR03) batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH battery
Battery Life	Approximately 20 hours of recording
Dimensions	130 x 40 x 19 mm
Weight (without batteries)	Approximately 82 g
Display	Backlit LCD Screen
Connectivity	USB 2.0
Main Functions	Voice recording, playback, partial erase, indexing, file protection
Care and Cleaning	Use a soft, dry cloth. Do not use solvents.
Safety	Do not expose to moisture. Use recommended batteries.
Spare Parts and Repairability	Batteries replaceable by user. No official spare parts available.
General Information	Complies with CE, WEEE, RoHS standards.
Included Accessories	Earphones, USB cable, carrying case
Microphone Type	Built-in microphone (mono)
Controls	Navigation buttons, key lock
Warranty	2 years
Color	Black

Frequently Asked Questions - DS-2800 OLYMPUS

How to transfer recorded files to a computer?

Connect the recorder to the computer using the supplied USB cable. The device will appear as a removable drive. Copy the .DS2 or .DSS files directly.

What types of batteries to use?

Use alkaline AAA (LR03) batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH batteries. Do not use lithium-type rechargeable batteries.

How to partially erase a file?

During playback, press the ERASE button to mark the beginning and end of the part to erase. Confirm with OK.

What to do if the screen does not turn on?

Check that the batteries are correctly installed or replace them. Make sure the key lock is not activated (HOLD button).

How to protect a file from deletion?

Select the file in the menu, then choose Protect. A protected file cannot be accidentally deleted.

What is the maximum recording time?

In LP mode (low quality), up to 1380 hours. In HQ mode (high quality), approximately 550 hours with the 2 GB internal memory.

Can the recorder be used while charging?

Yes, you can use the device while it is connected via USB, but battery charging is only possible with Ni-MH batteries and a suitable charger.

How to set the date and time?

Go to the Settings menu > Time Settings. Use the navigation buttons to adjust the values.

What does the 'CE' icon on the device mean?

The CE marking indicates that the product meets European requirements for safety, health, and environmental protection.

How to clean the recorder?

Use a soft, dry cloth to wipe the device. Never use solvents or abrasive products.

USER MANUAL DS-2800 OLYMPUS

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus

Digital Voice Recorder.

Please read these instructions for information

about using the product correctly and safely.

Keep the instructions handy for future reference.

To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that

you test the record function and volume before use.

Introduction

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INDEX

OLYMPUS F1 F2 F3 + OK/MENU - ERASE

INDEX

Table of contents	P.4
Safe and proper usage	P.5
Getting started	P.7
Basic operations	P.18
Advanced operations	P.32
Managing files on your PC	P.48
Other practical use methods	P.55
Other information	P.56

Table of contents

Introduction

Table of contents......4

Safe and proper usage....5

General precautions....5

1 Getting started

Main features....7

Memory card 8

Identification of parts....10

Installing batteries 12

Turning on the recorder....14

Power save mode [Power Save] 14

Inserting and ejecting a SD card....15

Setting time and date [Time & Date]....16

2 Basic operations

Recording 18

Microphone sensitivity [Mic Sense] 22

Recording modes [Rec mode] 23

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator [VCVA]....24

Recording monitor 25

Playback 26

Erasing....28

3 Advanced operations

Menu list....32

Learning to use the menu 34

Selecting folders and files 35

Displaying file information ......36

Locking files [Lock] 37

Index marks 38

Language [Language]......39

Backlight [Backlight]......40

LED [LED] 41

LCD Contrast Adjustment [Contrast] 42

System sounds [Beep]......43

Formatting the card [Format] 44

Check system information [System info.] ......46

Changing the USB class [USB Class]......47

4 Managing files on your PC

DSS Player software 48

Installing DSS Player software....50

Uninstalling DSS Player software....51

Using Online help 51

Connecting recorder to PC 52

Running DSS Player software....54

5 Other practical use methods

Using as external memory of the computer......55

6 Other information

Alarm message list 56

Troubleshooting....57

Accessories (optional) 59

Specifications 60

Technical assistance and support......61

Safe and proper usage

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.

- 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.

Convention used in this manual

• The word "card" is used to refer to the SD card.
• The word "DSS Player" is used to refer to the DSS Player Standard Dictation Module in Windows environment and DSS Player in Apple Macintosh environment.
• The Notes at the bottom of a page are used for additional information, exceptions, or related events.
• Words in uppercase form such as PLAY or REC are used to describe a function, button, or switch position on the recorder.

General precautions

• 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.
• 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. If you experience noise, move to another place, or move the recorder further away from such equipment.
• Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause irreparable damage.
• Avoid strong vibrations or shocks.
• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit yourself.
• Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart).
• Keep the unit out of the reach of children.

Recorded content in a memory may be broken or lost 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.

Batteries

Danger:

• Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly onto a battery or modify it.
• Do not connect the ⊕ and ⊖ terminals together. This may cause fire, overheating or electric shock.
• When carrying or storing the battery, be sure to put it in the provided case to protect its terminals. Do not carry or store the battery with any metal objects (such as key rings). If this warning is not followed, fire, overheating or electric shock may occur.
• Do not connect the batteries directly to a power outlet or a cigarette lighter of an automobile.
• Do not insert the batteries with their ⊕ and ⊖ terminals reversed.
• If any liquid from a battery gets into your eyes, promptly wash it off with clean water and consult your doctor at once.
• There is a hole from which gas escapes on the ⊕ terminal. Do not cover or block it.

Warning:

• Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or disassembled.
• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable batteries.
• 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.

• Do not expose the rechargeable batteries to water. Do not allow water to contact the terminals.
• Do not remove or damage the battery insulating sheet.
• Do not use the batteries if you find something wrong with them such as leakage, color change or deformity.
• Unplug the charger if the charging is still incomplete after the specified time it should take.
• Should any battery liquid get on skin or clothing, promptly wash it off with clean water.
• Keep batteries away from fire.

Caution:

• Do not subject batteries to strong shocks.
• Do not use batteries of different types, voltages, and/or brand names.

1 Getting started

Main features

• Slide switch operation for ease of use and fast response.
  ● Support type of memory: SD card (P.8).
  ● Three smart buttons F1, F2 and F3.
  ● Recording and storing voice in Digital Speech Standard Pro (DS2 format).
• Two recording modes, QP (Quality Playback) mode or SP (Standard Playback) mode (P. 23).
  ● Overwrite Recording and Insert Recording (partial insertion) available (P.20, P.21).
  ● Supports USB 2.0. High-Speed, which enables high-speed data transmission from the recorder to your computer.
• Five folders and up to 200 files/folder, for a maximum of 1000 recordings (P.18).
• It has a built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function (P.24).
  ● Large LCD screen with backlight.
• Index mark function which is useful to search particular points in the dictation (P.38).
  ● DSS Player software included (P.48).

This recorder uses memory in the form of SD card memory.

Compatible cards

The recorder supports cards with memory capacity between 512 MB to 16 GB.

Settings and operating environment relating to the card

Check the latest operating information on the Olympus homepage (http://www.olympus.com) when using cards other than the included card. In addition, refer to the following pages as well when handling the card.

• Inserting and ejecting a SD card (P.15).
• Formatting the card [Format] (P.44).

SD card ① ② ③

SD card

① Card lock

SD card is equipped with a lock function.

When the lock function is used, important data is protected by preventing it from being accidentally overwritten or erased.

When the lock function is set [☐] will appear on the display.

② Index area

For writing down information identifying card or content.

③ Contact area

Comes into contact with the recorder's signal read contacts.

Memory sizes of cards and approximate recording times *1

Memory size	[QP] mode	[SP] mode
512MB	38 hr.	79 hr.
1GB	77 hr.	157 hr. *2
2GB	152 hr. *2	312 hr. *2
4GB	305 hr. *2	626 hr. *2
8GB	624 hr. *2	1279 hr. *2
16GB	1248 hr. *2	2557 hr. *2

The above are the standard times, and the available recording time will vary depending on the card.

*1: Available recording time for one continuous file. Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made.
*2: Total recording time of several files. The maximum recording time per file is 99 hours 59 minutes..

Warning:

- Do not touch the card contacts. That may damage the card.

- Do not place the card in locations with static electricity.

- Store the card in a location that is out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, consult a physician immediately.

Check card information [Card Info.]

Information such as the memory capacity and remaining memory for installed cards can be displayed on the recorder (P.33).

Card Info. ■SDSD Remain 540MB Capacity 2.0GB BACK EXIT

Notes

• When initializing (formatting) a card, confirm that no necessary data is stored on the memory card beforehand. Initialization completely erases the existing data on the card.
• In some cases cards which have been formatted (initialized) by another device, such as a computer, cannot be recognized. Be sure to format them with this recorder before using.

• The card has a service life. When reaching the end of its life, writing or erasing data on the card will be disabled. In this case, replace the card.

• If you use a PC card adapter compatible with the card to save or delete some data on the card, the maximum recording time on the card may be decreased. To recover the original recording time, initialize/format the card in the recorder.

• Olympus will not be held liable for any data corruption or loss due to misuse of the media card.

Identification of parts

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Technical diagram of a mobile phone rear panel with numbered labels pointing to different components.

① SD card slot
② Built-in microphone
③ NEW button
④ Slide (REC/STOP/PLAY/REV) switch
⑤ POWER (ON/OFF) switch
⑥ ERASE button
⑦ EAR (Earphone) jack
⑧ MIC (Microphone) jack
⑨ Record/ Play indicator light
⑩ Display (LCD panel)
⑪ + (Volume) button

⑫ Fast Forward (▶▶l) button
⑬ OK/MENU button
⑭ Smart (F1,F2,F3) button
⑮ Rewind (◄◄) button
⑯ – (Volume) button
⑰ Built-in speaker
⑱ Battery cover
⑲ PC (USB) terminal
⑳ Cradle connector
②1 Battery cover release button

Display status indicators (LCD panel)

QP DICT DS2800 025/030 E F 00M 10S 15H 22M 30S DISPLAY INDEX

Display in the recording mode

QP DICT VCVA DS2800 A 025/030 11 12 02M 50S 13 12M 05S 14 INSERT SPEED INDEX

Display in the playback mode

① Record mode indicator
② Current folder
③ Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar)
4 Record indicator
⑤ Remaining recording time
⑥ Level meter indicator
⑦ Microphone sensitivity indicator
⑧ Current file number

⑨ Total number of files in the folder
⑩ Recording elapsed time
11 Playback position bar indicator
12 Play indicator
13 Total recording time of the selected file
14 Button guide display
15 Current playback time

[2] Author ID indicator
Battery indicator
[VCVA] VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator

Card lock indicator
[∅] Erase lock indicator

Installing batteries

This recorder can be used with AAA alkaline batteries.

AAA alkaline batteries

1 Lightly press down on the battery cover release button, then open the battery cover.

Diagram of a smartphone showing the internal structure and directional arrows indicating movement (no text or symbols present)

2 Insert two AAA batteries, observing the correct polarity as shown in the illustration below, then close the battery cover.

Diagram of a battery pack with two batteries and an open circuit board (no text or symbols)

- Insert the batteries in the direction inscribed on the inside of the recorder's battery compartment. In addition, when inserting the batteries, insert them so that the tape is under the batteries, as shown in the illustration. The batteries can then

be removed easily by pulling up the tape. When pulling on the tape the batteries may suddenly pop out, so be sure to press down lightly on the batteries with your finger while pulling.

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 batteries are too weak, [☐] and [Battery Low] appears on the display and the recorder shuts down.

Cautions concerning the battery

Warning:

- Using batteries for which part or all of the external coating (insulating sheath) is peeling off or batteries which have ruptured may cause fluid leaks, overheating, and explosions. For this reason such batteries should absolutely not be used. - Commercially available batteries for which part or all of the external coating (insulation sheath) has been peeled off should absolutely not be used.

Unusable batteries

Diagram showing two cylindrical capacitor configurations with positive and negative charges, likely illustrating electrostatic or charge distribution concepts.

Batteries for which the entire external coating (insulating sheath) is peeled off (naked batteries), or those where it has partially been peeled off.

Notes

• Be sure to turn OFF the recorder before replacing the batteries. Removing the batteries while the recorder is in use may corrupt the card. If you are recording into a file and the batteries run out, you will lose your currently recorded file since the file header will not be written. It is crucial to replace the batteries when one hash mark is shown in the battery icon.
• Be sure to replace both batteries at the same time.
• Never mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types and/or brands.
• If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace dead batteries, you may have to reset the time when you load new batteries.
• Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time.

Turning on the recorder

While the POWER switch on the side of the recorder is in the [OFF] position, none of the buttons or switch on the recorder will be active. Move the POWER switch to the [ON] position to activate the recorder. When the recorder is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to a minimum.

POWER ON OFF

Power save mode [Power Save]

When the recorder is ON but not in use for 10 minutes, by default, it will switch to power save mode automatically. To reactivate the recorder again, operate any button or the slide switch.

Power save setting

You can set the time to enter Power Save mode from among [5 minutes], [10 minutes], [30 minutes], [1 hour], and [Off].

To exit power save, press any button.

The [Power Save] setting can be changed from the Menu. For more details, refer to "Menu list" (P.32) and "Learning to use the menu" (P.34).

Power Save 5 minutes 10 minutes 30 minutes 1 hour Off BACK EXIT

Inserting a SD card

Insert the SD card into the card slot in the direction shown in the illustration until it clicks.

- When inserting SD card into the SD card slot, the recorder message [Please Wait] will flash on the LCD display for a few seconds while validating the SD card.

Diagram of a device with a lid and arrow indicating a process (no text or symbols)

Ejecting a SD card

Push the SD card inward once to unlock it, and let it eject.

Diagram of a device rear panel with a black arrow indicating a component (no text or symbols present)

Notes

• Insert the card keeping it straight.
• The card stops with a click when it is inserted all the way.
• Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the card to jam.
• If the card is not inserted all the way, data may not be written to the card.
• Hold the card straight and pull it out.
• If an unformatted card is installed, the recorder will automatically display the menu format option (P.44).
• Never use any card in the recorder unless it has been formatted on this unit (P.44).
• Never remove the card while the recorder is in operation. This may damage the data.
• Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card inward may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.

Setting time and date [Time & Date]

Setting the correct time and date on the recorder is very important since every file recorded on the recorder will have the time and date information as part of the file header. This will simplify the file management aspects later on.

The hour indicator will flash automatically when you load batteries before using the recorder for the first time, or after the recorder hasn't been used for a long time.

F1, F2, F3 button OK/MENU button +, - button ►► I, |◄► button ERASE

1 Press the ▶▶| or |◀◀ button to select the item to set.

- Select the item from the "hour", "minute", "year", "month" and "day" with a flashing point.

Time & Date 10 M 14 D 2010 Y 5:00 PM BACK 24H EXIT

2 Press the + or - button to set.

- Follow the same steps by pressing the ▶▶▶ or ◀◀◀ button to select the next item, and press the + or − button to set.

Time & Date 10 M 14 D 2010 Y 5:45 PM BACK 24H EXIT

- You can choose between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the F2([24H] or [12H])* buttonwhile setting the hour and minute.. Example: 5:45 P.M

5:45 PM (Initial setting) 17:45

- You can choose the order of the year, month, day by pressing the F2([M]/[D]/[Y] or [D]/[M]/[Y] or [Y]/[M]/[D])* button while setting them.

Example: October 14, 2010

graph TD
    A["10M 14D 2010Y\n(Initial setting)"] --> B["14D 10M 2010Y"]
    B --> C["2010Y 10M 14D"]

* The display will vary depending on the status of the settings.

3 Press the OK/MENU button to complete the setting.

- The clock will start from the set date and time. Press the OK/MENU button according to the time signal.

Notes

• If the slide switch is moved to a position other than STOP while setting the time and date, the time and date currently being set (un-finalized time and date) will be cancelled and it will revert to the previously set time and date.
• You can set the time and date from your PC using DSS Player software (P.48).

Changing the time and date

When the recorder's POWER switch is turned ON the [Time & Date] will be displayed for two seconds. If the time and date is not correct, set it using the procedure below.

1 Press the + or - button in the [Device Menu] screen, then select [Time & Date].

• See P.33 regarding the menu.

Device Menu Beep Power Save Time & Date USB Class Reset Settings Format BACK EXIT

2 Press the OK/MENU or ▶▶l button.

- The time and date screen appears. The hour indicator flashes, indicating the start of the time and date setup process. The following steps are the same as Step 1 through Step 3 of "Setting time and date" (P.16).

3 Press the F3(EXIT) or I◀◀ button to complete the setting.

2 Basic operations

Recording

The recorder has five folders, [A], [B], [C], [D], [E] and you can select folder by pressing the F1(FOLDER) button. 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. Up to 200 messages can be recorded per folder.

By default, the Recording Mode is [QP].

Record function

By default, the RECORD function is configured to record at the current position (overwrite).

However, that can be changed to any of the following settings:

• Append: Appends the recording to the end of the current file (E P.19).
  • Overwrite: Overwrites the recording starting at the current position in the file (P.20).
• Insert: Inserts the recording at the current position in the file (P.21).

Recording related settings

Recording related settings can be configured to provide a suitable recording environment.

• Microphone sensitivity [Mic Sense] (P.22).
• Recording modes [Rec Mode] (P.23).
• Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator [VCVA] (P.24).
  • Recording monitor (P.25).

New recording

Create a new file to record in.

1 Press the NEW button to create a new file.

a Selected Author ID
b New file number
© Remaining recording time

QP DICT DS2800 A 031/030 New File Remain 15H 22M 40s FOLDER INFO

2 Move the slide switch to the REC (●) position to start recording.

- The record indicator light glows red and [●] (Record indicator) appears on the display. Aim to the microphone at the sound source. When you press the F2 (DISPLY) button during recording, you can change the LCD screen displays.

d Record indicator

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3 Move the slide switch to the STOP (■) position to stop recording.

- If you want to append additional recordings to the same file, move the slide switch to the REC (●) position again.

QP DICT DS2800 A 031/031 02M 20s 02M 20s FOLDER DISPLAY INFO

Notes

• A beep will sound when the 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.28) or transfer dictation files to your computer using DSS Player Software (P.48).

Overwrite recording

You can overwrite a previously recorded file from any point within the file. Note that the overwritten recordings will be erased.

1 Select and play the file you want to overwrite.

- Stop playback at the starting point of overwrite.

2 Move the slide switch to the REC (●) position to start overwriting.

- The record indicator light glows red and [☐] (Record indicator) appears on the display.

Ⓐ Recording elapsed time
(b) Total recording time of the selected file

QP DICT DS2800 A 101 /133 E F a 10 M 25 s b 14 M 00 s DISPLAY INDEX

3 Move the slide switch to the STOP (■) position to stop overwriting.

Note

- You cannot select a different recording mode ([QP], [SP]) than that of the original file before overwrite recording.

Insert recording

Additional recording can be inserted into previously recorded file.

1 Select and play the file you want to insert an additional recording into.
2 While playing the file, press the F1(INSERT) button to insert an additional recording.

• [Insert Rec?] appears on the display.

3 Move the slide switch to the REC (●) position to start inserting an additional recording.

• The record indicator light glows red and [●] (Record indicator) appears on the display. [Insert Rec] and the remaining recording time will alternate on the display.
  4 Move the slide switch to the STOP (■) position to stop inserting the additional recording.

QP DICT DS2800 A 134/134 00 M 10 s 33 M 25 s Insert Rec? EXIT

QP DICT DS2800 A 134/134 E F 00M 12s Insert Rec DISPLAY INDEX

QP DICT DS2800 A 134/134 E F 00M 11s 4H 33M 06S DISPLAY INDEX

Notes

• The recording time and date of the file is updated to the time and date of the inserted recording.
• You cannot select a different recording mode ([QP], [SP]) than that of the original file before inserting.

Microphone sensitivity [Mic Sense]

You can switch between two microphone sensitivities to meet recording needs: [Dictation] for oral dictation and [Conference] which is suited for situations like meetings and conferences with a small number of people.

The setting status will appear on the display as [CONF] or [DICT].

F1, F3 button OK/MENU button +, - button ►►l, l◄► button ERASE

1 Select [Mic Sense] at the [Record Menu] screen, then press the OK/MENU or ▶▶▶I button.

- Refer to P.32 regarding each menu item settings.

Record Menu Rec Mode Mic Sense VCVA BACK EXIT

2 Press the + or - button to select [Conference] or [Dictation].

[Conference]:

High-sensitivity mode that records sounds in all directions.

[Dictation]:

Low-sensitivity mode suited for dictation.

Mic Sense Conference Dictation BACK EXIT

3 Press the OK/MENU button to complete the setup screen.

• [Conference Set] or [Dictation Set] will light up on the display, and it will return to the [Record Menu] screen.
• If you press the ◀◀◀ or F1(BACK) button the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the [Record Menu] screen.
• Pressing the F3(EXIT) button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU.

Mic Sense Conference Dictation Set BACK EXIT

4 Press the F3(EXIT) or I◀◀ button to complete the setting.

QP/DICT DS2800 A 025/030 02M 10s 3H 08M 05s FOLDER DISPLAY INFO

Recording modes [Rec mode]

The recording mode can choose between [QP] (Quality Playback) and [SP] (Standard Playback).

F1, F3 button OK/MENU button +, - button ►►l, l◄► button ERASE

1 Select [Rec Mode] at the [Record Menu] screen, then press the OK/MENU or ▶▶▶I button.

- Refer to P.32 regarding each menu item settings.

Record Menu Rec Mode Mic Sense VCVA BACK EXIT

2 Press the + or - button to select [QP] or [SP].

Rec Mode QP SP BACK EXIT

3 Press the OK/MENU button to complete the setup screen.

• [QP Set] or [SP Set] will light up on the display, and it will return to the [Record Menu] screen.
• If you press the ◀◀◀ or F1(BACK) button the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the [Record Menu] screen.
• Pressing the F3(EXIT) button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU.

Rec Mode QP SP Set BACK EXIT

4 Press the F3(EXIT) or ◀◀◀ button to complete the setting.

• Set recording mode is displayed when creating the new file and during recording.
• The recording mode of file recording is displayed during playback and in stop mode.

SP DICT DS2800 A 031 /030 E F New File Remain 15 H 22 M 40 s FOLDER INFO

Note

- Choose [QP] mode for recording meetings or lectures with crisp clarity.

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator [VCVA]

The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) is a function that starts recording automatically when the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, and automatically pauses when the volume drops below the threshold. The VCVA feature allows you to conserve memory by automatically stopping recording in instances like long silent periods during meetings. When this is enabled, [VCVA] will appear on the display.

REC F1 button OK/MENU button ▶▶▶▶▶▶ button F1 F2 F3 ERASE

1 Set the VCVA in the menu to [0n].

- Refer to P.32 regarding each menu item settings.

2 Move the slide switch to the REC (●) position to start recording.

- When the sound volume is lower than the preset actuation sound level, recording automatically stops after 1 second approximately, and [Standby] flashes on the display. The record indicator light glows red and [●●] (Record/play indicator) appears when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses.

QP DICT VCVA DS2800 A 134/134 E F 1 H 25 M 01 s Standby I DISPLAY INDEX

Adjust the start/stop actuation level:

While the recorder is in recording mode, press the ▶▶▶ or ◀◀◀ button to adjust the actuation level.

• The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 different values. The higher the value is, the more sensitive the recorder can react to sounds. At the highest value, even the faintest sound will activate recording.
• The VCVA actuation level can be adjusted according to the ambient (background) noise.

QP DICT VCVA DS2800 A 134/134 E F 1 H 25 M 02 s VCVA Level 05 DISPLAY INDEX b a

(a) Start level (Varies according to the sound volume being recorded)
(b) Level meter indicator (moves to the left/right according to the set level)

Note

• The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode (P.22).
• To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of the start/stop actuation level is recommended.

Recording monitor

It is possible to monitor your recording by listening to the recording while recording is in progress. Insert the earphone plug into the earphone jack and use the + or - button to control the volume level.

+,- (Volume) button

Note

- Insert the plugs in to the end as shown in the illustration when inserting the earphone or external microphone.

You can start playing a file at any point.

1 Select the file, then move the slide switch to the PLAY (▶) position to start playback.

• The record/play indicator light glows green and [▶] (Play indicator) appears on the display.
  a Play indicator

2 Press the + or – button to adjust the volume.

• The display shows the volume level. You can choose between [00] to [30].
  b Volume level

3 Move the slide switch to the STOP (■) position at any point you want to stop the playback.

QP DICT DS2800 A 101/133 00 M 05 s 27 M 58 s INSERT SPEED INDEX

QP DICT DS2800 A 101 /133 Volume 15 INSERT SPEED INDEX

Playback functions	Operation	How to cancel
Fast Forward (FF)	Press the ▶▶1 button once while stopped.	Move the slide switch to a position other than the STOP(■) position.The recorder starts the operation of the set position.Press the OK/MENU button.
Rewind (REW)	Press the ◀◀ button once while stopped.
Cue (Cue)	Press and hold the ▶▶1 button while stopped or playing a file.	Release the button.
Review (Rev)	Press and hold the ◀◀ button while stopped or playing a file.	Release the button.
	Move the slide switch to the REV (◀) position.	Release the slide switch.
Playback Speed	Press the F2 (SPEED) button during playback.Every time the F2(SPEED) button is pressed, the playback speed will switch.Play( playback):Playback at normal speed.Slow Play (slow playback):Playback speed slows down (-50%), and “Slow play” will turn on.Fast Play (fast playback):Playback speed becomes faster (+50%), and “Fast play” will turn on.

Notes

• If you press the ▶▶▶I button once while fast-forwarding or twice while stopped, the recorder will stop at the end of the file (F.Skip).
• If you press the ◀◀ button once while rewinding or twice while stopped, the recorder will stop at the beginning of the file (B.Skip). If the ◀◀ button is pressed within 2 seconds, the recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file.
• If you continue to press and hold the ▶▶I button while Fast Forwarding (FF) the recorder will F.Skip continuously while the button is held.
• If you continue to press and hold the ◀◀ button while Rewinding (REW) the recorder will B.Skip continuously while the button is held down.

graph TD
    subgraph Layout 1
        A["+"] --> B["OK/MENU"]
        B --> C["ERASE"]
        D["F1"] --> E["F2"]
        E --> F["F3"]
        G["+"] --> H["OK/MENU"]
        H --> I["ERASE"]
    end
    subgraph Layout 2
        J["+"] --> K["OK/MENU"]
        K --> L["F1"]
        L --> M["F2"]
        N["+"] --> O["OK/MENU"]
        O --> P["F3"]
        Q["+"] --> R["OK/MENU"]
        R --> S["F1"]
        S --> T["F2"]
        U["+"] --> V["OK/MENU"]
        V --> W["F3"]
        X["+"] --> Y["OK/MENU"]
        Y --> Z["F1"]
        Z --> AA["F2"]
        AB["+"] --> AC["OK/MENU"]
        AC --> AD["F3"]
        AE["+"] --> AF["OK/MENU"]
        AF --> AG["F1"]
        AG --> AH["F2"]
        AI["+"] --> AJ["OK/MENU"]
        AJ --> AK["F3"]
        AL["+"] --> AM["OK/MENU"]
        AM --> AN["F1"]
        AN --> AO["F2"]
        AP["+"] --> AQ["OK/MENU"]
        AQ --> AR["F3"]
        AS["+"] --> AT["OK/MENU"]
        AT --> AU["F1"]
        AU --> AV["F2"]
        AW["+"] --> AX["OK/MENU"]
        AX --> AY["F3"]
        AZ["+"] --> BA["OK/MENU"]
        BA --> BB["F1"]
        BB --> BC["F2"]
        BD["+"] --> BE["OK/MENU"]
        BE --> BF["F3"]
        BG["+"] --> BH["OK/MENU"]
        BH --> BI["F1"]
        BI --> BJ["F2"]
        BK["+"] --> BL["OK/MENU"]
        BL --> BM["F3"]
        BN["+"] --> BO["OK/MENU"]
        BO --> BP["F1"]
        BP --> BQ["F2"]
        BR["+"] --> BS["OK/MENU"]
        BS --> BT["F3"]
        BU["+"] --> BV["OK/MENU"]
        BV --> BW["F1"]
        BW --> BX["F2"]
        BY["+"] --> BZ["OK/MENU"]
        BZ --> CA["F3"]

Erasing a file

Erasing or deleting a file from any of the folder on the recorder is a very simple process.

1 Select the file you want to erase.
2 Press the ERASE button.

3 Press the + button to select [File Erase], then press the OK/MENU button.

4 Press the + button to select [Start], then press the OK/MENU button.

- The display changes to [File Erase !] and erasing will start.

[Erase Done] is displayed when the file is erased. File numbers will be reassigned automatically.

QP DICT DS2800 A 029/031 All Erase File Erase Cancel All Erase File Erase Cancel

QP DICT DS2800 A 029/031 File Erase Start Cancel BACK File Erase !

QP DICT DS2800 A 029/030 Erase Done

Notes

• An erased file cannot be restored.
- Files cannot be erased in the following cases.
- File being set [Lock] (P.37).
- The SD card lock is turned on (P.8).
- File being set [Lock] (P.37). - The SD card lock is turned on (P.8).

Erasing all files in a folder

All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously.

1 Select the file you want to erase.
2 Press the ERASE button.

3 Press the + button to select [All Erase], then press the OK/MENU button.

4 Press the + button to select [Start], then press the OK/MENU button.

- The display changes to [All Erase !] and erasing will start.

[Erase Done] is displayed when the files are erased. Any locked files in the folder will be reassigned new file numbers in ascending order.

QP DICT DS2800 A 029/030 All Erase File Erase Cancel All Erase File Erase Cancel

QP DICT DS2800 A All Erase Start Cancel BACK 030 All Erase !

QP DICT DS2800 A 000/000 Erase Done

Notes

• The erasing process may take up to 10 seconds. Do not interrupt this process! Data will be destroyed.
• Files cannot be erased in the following cases.

- File being set [Lock] (P.37).

- The SD card lock is turned on (P.8).

F1 F2 F3 OK/MENU ERASE

Partially erasing a file

You can erase a selected file in part.

1 Start playback for the file you want to erase partially.
2 Press the ERASE button at the point to start erasing.

• While playback continues, [Partial Erase] will appear on the display.
• If you press the F2 (▶) button, the file will skip (F. Skip) to the file end and playback will stop, and that will be set to the end position of the partial erase automatically.
• If you press the F1 (I◀) button, the file will skip (B. Skip) to the start position of the partial erase and resume playback.

The confirmation setting of the end position of the partial erase is continuing.

QP DICT DS2800 A 134/134 45 M 02 s 1 H 55 M 25 s INSERT SPEED INDEX

01H 55M 23s Partial Erase EXIT

3 Press the ERASE button at the point to end erasing.

• The erase starting point (time) set in step 2 and the ending point (time) set in this step will alternate on the display for 8 seconds.
• If you playback to the end of file, that will mark the end position for the partial erase automatically.

QP DICT DS2800 A 134/134 05 M 01 s Partial Erase Start EXIT

QP DICT DS2800 A 134/134 45 M 32 s Partial Erase End EXIT

F1 F2 F3 + OK/MENU ERASE

4 Press the ERASE button to confirm erase.

- The display changes to [Partial Erase!] and erasing will start.

When [Erase Done] appears on the display, partial erase is complete.

• If the ERASE button is not pressed within 8 seconds after the [Partial Erase Start] and [Partial Erase End] are alternately displayed, the recorder will revert to stop status.
  • An erased file cannot be restored.
• Files cannot be partial erased in the following cases.

- File being set [Lock] (P.37).

- The SD card lock is turned on (P.8).

3 Advanced operations

Menu list

• Menu setting (While the recorder is stopped, press the OK/MENU button)
  

graph TD
    A["File Menu"] --> B["Lock"]
    A --> C["Information"]
    B --> D["[Off"], [On]]
    C --> E["[QP"], [SP]]
    C --> F["[Dictation"], [Conference]]
    C --> G["[Off"], [On]]
    H["Record Menu"] --> I["RecMode"]
    H --> J["Mic Sense"]
    H --> K["VCVA"]
    I --> L["[On"], [Off]]
    J --> M["[On"], [Off]]
    J --> N["[English"], [Deutsch], [Français], [Español], [Italiano], [Русском]]
    K --> O["[On"], [Off]]
    L --> P["P.37"]
    M --> Q["P.23"]
    N --> R["P.40"]
    N --> S["P.42"]
    N --> T["P.41"]
    N --> U["P.39"]

graph TD
    A["Devices Menu"] --> B["Beep"]
    A --> C["Power Save"]
    A --> D["Time & Date"]
    A --> E["USB Class"]
    A --> F["Reset Settings"]
    A --> G["Format"]
    A --> H["Card Info."]
    A --> I["System Info."]
    B --> J["[On"], [Off]]
    C --> K["[In order of [5 minutes"], [10 minutes], [30 minutes], [1hour] and["Off"].]
    D --> L["[In order of hour, minute, year, month and day."]
    E --> M["[Composite"], [Storage]]
    F --> N["Returns the menu settings to their initial state."]
    G --> O["Initializes the card."]
    H --> P["[Remain"], [Capacity]]
    I --> Q["[Model Name"], [Version], [Serial]]
    J --> R["P.43"]
    K --> S["P.14"]
    L --> T["P.16"]
    M --> U["P.47"]
    N --> V["P.45"]
    O --> W["P.44"]
    P --> X["P.9"]
    Q --> Y["P.46"]

File Menu (To the page 32)

Notes

• The selectable language varies depending on the countries where the product was purchased.
• Items appear in bold letters in the "Setting" column to indicate that they are the initial settings.

Learning to use the menu

To navigate through the different options in the menu, use the menu list flow chart (P.32, P.33) and the following steps to modify or change any settings.

F1, F3 button F1 F2 F3 OK/MENU button +, - button ►►I, ►► button ERASE

1 Press the OK/MENU button.

- The [Main Menu] screen will appear on the display (P.32).

Main Menu File Menu Record Menu Display Menu Device Menu EXIT

2 Press the + or - button to move to [Main Menu] item to be set.

Main Menu File Menu Record Menu Display Menu Device Menu EXIT

3 Press the OK/MENU or ▶▶▶ button.

- Move to the setting of the selected menu items.

4 Press the + or – button to move to the menu item to be set.

Record Menu Rec Mode Mic Sense VCVA BACK EXIT

5 Press the OK/MENU or ▶▶l button.

- Move to the setting of the selected item.

Rec Mode QP SP BACK EXIT

6 Press the + or - button to change the setting.

7 Press the OK/MENU button to complete the setup screen.

• If you press the I◀◀ or F1(BACK) button, the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the menu.
• Pressing the F3(EXIT) button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU.

8 Press the F3(EXIT) or I◀◀ button to complete the setting.

F1 button F1 F2 F3 OK/MENU + - ERASE OK/MENU button +, - button

Changing folders

1 While the recorder is stopped, press the F1(FOLDER) button.

• The folder list screen will be displayed.

QP DICT A Folder A B Folder B C Folder C D Folder D E Folder E FOLDER EXIT

2 Press the + or – button to select the folder, then press the OK/MENU button.

• This will change the folder.
- You can switch folders by pressing the F1(FOLDER) button.

QP DICT A Folder A B Folder B C Folder C D Folder D E Folder E FOLDER EXIT

Changing file

1 While the file is being displayed, press the ▶▶▶ or ◀◀◀ button.

- This will change and display the file number order for files within the folder.

a Current file number b Total number of recorded files in the folder

Displaying file information

The recorder can display a variety of information related to the current file.

F1 F2 F3 F3 button OK/MENU ERASE

1 Select the file whose information you want to display.

• Refer to P.35 regarding file selection.

QP DICT DS2800 A 029/030 00M 00s 22M 40s FOLDER DISPLAY INFO

2 Press the F3(INFO) button.

• The file information is displayed.

The following information will be displayed.

[File Name]:

File name.

[Rec Time]:

Time and date the file was recorded.

[Author ID]:

Display the Author ID of file.

Note

- When the file that Work Type or the Option Item is set is transferred from PC to this unit, the information will be displayed on the File Information.

When a file is set to [Lock], [icon] will appear on the display, allowing you to prevent important files from accidental erase. Moreover, the file will not be erased even when all files within a folder are erased.

F1, F3 button OK/MENU button +, - button ►►l, l◄► button ERASE

1 Select the file you want to lock.
2 Select [Lock] at the [File Menu] screen, then press the OK/MENU or ▶▶▶l button.

- Refer to P.32 regarding each menu item settings.

File Menu Lock Information BACK EXIT

3 Press the + or - button to select [0n] or [0ff].

[On]:

Locks the file and prevents it from being erased.

[∅] appears on the display.

[Off]:

Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased.

Lock A 029/030 On Off BACK EXIT

4 Press the OK/MENU button to complete the setup screen.

• [File Lock On] or [File Lock Off] will light up on the display, and it will return to the [File Menu] screen.
• If you press the ◀◀◀ or F1(BACK) button the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the [File Menu].
• Pressing the F3(EXIT) button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU.

Lock File Lock On On Off BACK EXIT

5 Press the F3(EXIT) or I◀◀ button to complete the setting.

QP CONF DS2800 A 029/030 02 M 10 s 3 H 08 M 05 s FOLDER DISPLAY INFO

Index marks

Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback. Index marks are used to provide a quick and easy way to identify important or significant parts within the file.

F3 button OK/MENU ▶ I, I◀ button ERASE button

Setting an index mark

1 While the recorder is recording or in playback mode, press the F3(INDEX) button to set an index mark.

- An index number appears on the display.

QP DICT DS2800 A 029/030 10 M 56 s 22 M 40 s Index 01 Set INSERT SPEED INDEX

Locating an index mark

2 While playing back a file, press and hold the ▶▶▶l or l◀◀ button.

- The recorder stops for 1 second when it reaches the index mark.

QP DICT DS2800 A 029/030 10 M 56 s 22 M 40 s Index 01

Clearing an index mark

3 Locate the index mark you want to clear.
4 While the index number appears for approximately 2 seconds on the display, press the ERASE button.

• The index mark is erased.

QP DICT DS2800 A 029/030 10M 56s 22M 40s Index 01 Clear INSERT SPEED INDEX

Notes

• Up to 32 index marks can be set in a file.
• When a file is locked or set to read-only, or when the SD card lock is enabled index mark cannot be erased. Clear the settings before erasing.

Language [Language]

You can select the display language for this recorder. The selectable language varies depending on the countries where the product was purchased.

F1, F3 button OK/MENU button +, - button ▶▶I button

1 Select [Language] at the [Display Menu] screen, then press the OK/MENU or ▶▶▶I button.

• Refer to P.32 regarding each menu item settings.

Display Menu Backlight Contrast LED Language BACK EXIT

2 Press the + or - button to set the language.

[English]:

Displays in English.

[Deutsch]:

Displays in German.

[Français]:

Displays in French.

[Espanol]:

Displays in Spanish.

[Italiano]:

Displays in Italian.

[Русском]:

Displays in Russian.

Language English Deutsch Français Español Italiano Русском BACK EXIT

3 Press the OK/MENU button to complete the setup screen.

• The displayed language is changed and will return to the [Display Menu] screen.
• If you press the ◀◀◀ or F1(BACK) button the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the [Display Menu] screen.
• Pressing the F3(EXIT) button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU.

Language English English Set Italiano Русском BACK EXIT

4 Press the F3(EXIT) or I◀◀ button to complete the setting.

Note

- The selectable language varies depending on the countries where the product was purchased.

Backlight [Backlight]

When the display backlight is set to [On], the backlight will light up for about 10 seconds when a button is pressed.

This is useful in that it allows you to check the display even in dark locations.

F1, F3 button OK/MENU button +, - button ►►l, l◄► button ERASE

1 Select [Backlight] at the [Display Menu] screen, then press the OK/MENU or ▶▶▶ button.

- Refer to P.32 regarding each menu item settings.

Display Menu Backlight Contrast LED Language BACK EXIT

2 Press the + or - button to select [0n] or [0ff].

[On]:

Backlight is enabled

[Off]:

Backlight is disabled.

Backlight On Off BACK EXIT

3 Press the OK/MENU button to complete the setup screen.

• [On Set] or [Off Set] will light up on the display, and it will return to the [Display Menu] screen.
• If you press the I◀◀ or F1(BACK) button the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the [Display Menu] screen.
• Pressing the F3(EXIT) button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU.

Backlight On Off On Set BACK EXIT

4 Press the F3(EXIT) or I◀◀ button to complete the setting.

You can set it so the Record/Play indicator light does not turn on.

LED (Record/Play indicator light) F1, F3 button OK/MENU button +, - button ►►l, l◄► button ERASE

1 Select [LED] at the [Display Menu] screen, then press the OK/MENU or ▶▶▶ button.

- Refer to P.32 regarding each menu item settings.

Display Menu Backlight Contrast LED Language BACK EXIT

2 Press the + or - button to select [On] or [Off].

[On]:

LED light will be set.

[Off]:

LED light will be cancelled.

LED On Off BACK EXIT

3 Press the OK/MENU button to complete the setup screen.

• [On Set] or [Off Set] will light up on the display, and it will return to the [Display Menu] screen.
• If you press the ◀◀◀ or F1(BACK) button the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the [Display Menu] screen.
• Pressing the F3(EXIT) button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU.

LED On Off On Set BACK EXIT

4 Press the F3(EXIT) or ◀◀◀ button to complete the setting.

LCD contrast adjustment [Contrast]

Display contrast can be adjusted from level [01] to [12].

F1, F3 button OK/MENU button +, - button ►►l,l◄► button ERASE

1 Select [Contrast] at the [Display Menu] screen, then press the OK/MENU or ▶▶▶I button.

- Refer to P.32 regarding each menu item settings.

Display Menu Backlight Contrast LED Language BACK EXIT

2 Press the + or - button to set the contrast level.

- You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from [01] to [12].

Contrast Level 06 BACK EXIT

3 Press the OK/MENU button to complete the setup screen.

• The set contrast level lights up and will return to the [Display Menu] screen.
• If you press the ◀◀◀ or F1(BACK) button the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the [Display Menu] screen.
• Pressing the F3(EXIT) button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU.

Contrast Level 06 Set 06 BACK EXIT

4 Press the F3(EXIT) or I◀◀ button to complete the setting.

System sounds [Beep]

When this is set to [On], the recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors.

F1, F3 button F1 F2 F3 OK/MENU button +, - button ►►l, l◄► button ERASE

1 Select [Beep] at the [Device Menu] screen, then press the OK/MENU or ▶▶▶I button.

- Refer to P.32 regarding each menu item settings.

Device Menu Beep Power Save Time & Date USB Class Reset Settings Format BACK EXIT

2 Press the + or - button to select [On] or [Off].

[On]:

System sounds are enabled.

[Off]:

System sounds are disabled.

Beep On Off BACK EXIT

3 Press the OK/MENU button to complete the setup screen.

• [On Set] or [Off Set] will light up on the display, and it will return to the [Device Menu] screen.
• If you press the I◀◀ or F1(BACK) button the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the [Display Menu] screen.
• Pressing the F3(EXIT) button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU.

Beep On Off On Set BACK EXIT

4 Press the F3(EXIT) or I◀◀ button to complete the setting.

Formatting the card [Format]

Cards that have been used in non-Olympus devices, or cards that are not recognized by the recorder, must be formatted before they can be used with the recorder.

To familiarize yourself with the formatting process, read the steps below.

In terms of formatting, only selected cards can be formatted, the recorder's menu settings cannot be initialized. The initialization of menu items should be set up through DSS Player or the recorder's [Reset Settings].

F1 F2 F3 OK/MENU button +, - button ▶▶I button ERASE

1 Select [Device Menu] at the [Format] screen, then press the OK/MENU or ▶▶▶I button.

- Refer to P.32 regarding each menu item settings.

Device Menu Beep Power Save Time & Date USB Class Reset Settings Format BACK EXIT

2 Press the + or - button to select [Start] option.

Format Start Cancel BACK EXIT

3 Press the OK/MENU button to confirm [Start] selection.

Format Data will be cleared

4 Press the + or - button again to select [Start] option.

Format Are You Sure? Start Cancel BACK EXIT

5 Press the OK/MENU button again to initiate the formatting process.

- [Format Done] displays when formatting ends.

graph LR
    A["Format"] --> B["Format!"]
    B --> C["→"]
    C --> D["Format Done"]

Initializing the recorder's menu settings [Reset Settings]

To return the recorder's menu settings to their original status from the time of purchase (initial settings), perform the setting from [Reset

Settings] in the [Device Menu], or perform the same operation by using DSS Player.

Device Menu Beep Power Save Time & Date USB Class Reset Settings Format BACK EXIT

Notes

- The time required to format cards differs depending on the capacity of cards. Do not interrupt the formatting process by the following operations. Doing so will damage the data or card.

• Remove the card.

• Remove the batteries.

• When the card is formatted, all the stored data, including locked files, are erased.

• If an unformatted card is inserted, the recorder automatically displays the format option in the menu.
• SD cards for which the SD card lock is enabled cannot be initialized.
• Formatting on the recorder will be quick format. If you format the card, information of file management is refreshed and the data inside the card is not deleted completely. When handing over and disposing the card, be careful about the data leakage from the card. We recommend the card to be destroyed when you dispose the card.

Check system information [System info.]

System information about the recorder like its [Model Name], [Version] and [Serial] can be displayed.

In this recorder, you can check the card Information (P.9) and file Information (P.36).

2 Press the OK/MENU, |◀◀ or F1 (BACK) button.

3 Press the F3(EXIT) or I◀◀ button to complete the setting.

F1, F3 button OK/MENU button ▶▶▶, ▶◀◀ button

1 Select [System info.] at the [Device Menu] screen, then press the OK/MENU or ▶▶▶ button.

• [Model Name] [Version] [Serial] will appear.
- Refer to P.33 regarding each menu item settings.

Device Menu Time & Date USB Class Reset Settings Format Card info. System info. BACK EXIT

System Info. ■Model Name DS-2800 ■Version 1.00 ■Serial 123456789 BACK EXIT

Changing the USB class [USB Class]

You can set the USB class of this recorder with a USB connection to [Composite] or [Storage].

Set to [Composite] when using this recorder as a USB speaker or a USB microphone.

F1, F3 button F1 F2 F3 + OK/MENU - ERASE OK/MENU button +, - button ►►l, l◄► button

1 Select [USB Class] at the [Device Menu] screen, then press the OK/MENU or ▶▶▶I button.

- Refer to P.32 regarding each menu item settings.

Device Menu Beep Power Save Time & Date USB Class Reset Settings Format BACK EXIT

2 Press the + or - button to select [Composite] or [Storage].

[Composite]:

In the 3 classes of Storage, USB audio and human interface, USB connection is possible. While USB connection in [composite], the recorder can be used as the USB speaker and the USB microphone.

[Storage]:

USB connection is possible in only storage class.

USB Class Composite Storage BACK EXIT

3 Press the OK/MENU button to complete the setup screen.

• [Composite Set] or [Storage Set] will light up on the display, and it will return to the [Device Menu] screen.
• If you press the ◀◀◀ or F1(BACK) button the setting will be cancelled and it will return to the [Device Menu] screen.
• Pressing the F3(EXIT) button will cancel the contents being set and take you out of the MENU.

USB Class Composite Composite Set BACK EXIT

4 Press the F3(EXIT) or I◀◀ button to complete the setting.

- When this recorder is connected to the computer for the first time after being changed to [Remote (Composite)], the driver will be installed automatically to the computer.

4 Managing files on your PC

DSS Player software

The DSS Player is a fully featured software tool that provides a simple to use but sophisticated method of managing your recordings. Some of the features of the DSS Player are:

• Automatic startup of the application by connecting the device.
• Automatic download of Dictation by connecting the device.
• Voice recorder's menu setting.
- Direct recording and editing of existing Dictation through Voice recorder's button and slide operation.

Make sure that your computer meets the minimum requirements listed below.

Minimum requirement

Windows

Operating system:

Microsoft® Windows® 2000 Professional Operating System SP4

Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Edition / Home Edition SP2,3

Microsoft® Windows® XP 64-bit Professional Edition / Home Edition SP2,3

Microsoft® Windows Vista® Ultimate / Enterprise / Business / Home Premium / Home Basic SP1,2

Microsoft® Windows Vista® Ultimate 64-bit edition / Enterprise 64-bit edition / Business 64-bit edition / Home Premium 64-bit edition / Home Basic 64-bit edition SP1,2

Microsoft® Windows 7® Ultimate / Professional / Home Premium

Microsoft® Windows 7® Ultimate 64-bit edition / Professional 64-bit edition / Home Premium 64-bit edition

Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Operating System

Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 Operating System x64 edition

Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008 Operating System

Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008 Operating System x64 edition

CPU:

Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP : Intel Pentium III 500 MHz or more

Microsoft® Windows Vista® : 800 MHz or more Microsoft® Windows 7® : 1 GHz or more

Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 : 550 MHz or more

Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008: 2 GHz or more

RAM:

Microsoft® Windows® 2000 / XP : 128 MB or more (256 MB or more recommended)

Microsoft® Windows Vista® : 512 MB or more (1 GB or more recommended)

Microsoft® Windows 7®: 1 GB or more (32-bit) / 2 GB or more (64-bit)

Microsoft® Windows® Server 2003 : 256 MB or more

Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008: 2 GB or more

Hard drive space:

Dictation Module: 70 MB or more; (700 MB or more with Microsoft .NET Framework Version 2.0 not installed)

Drive:

CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive

Display:

800 x 600 pixels or more, 65536 colors more (16.77 million colors or more recommended)

USB port:

With the Dictation Module: One or more free ports available

Audio I/O terminals:

With the Dictation Module: A Microsoft WDM- or MME-compliant and Windows-compatible sound device

Macintosh

Operating system:

Mac OS-X 10.3.9 - 10.6

CPU:

PowerPC ^® G3 500 MHz or more/Intel Core Sole/

Duo 1.5 GHz or more

RAM:

256 MB or more (512 MB or more is recommended)

Hard drive space:

200 MB or more

Drive:

CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive

Display:

1024 x 768 pixels or more, 32000 colors more

USB port:

One or more free ports

Notes

• Macintosh version does not support voice recognition software.
- Currently supported OS are listed on our Web page. For the latest information, please visit the Olympus Web site at http://www.olympus-global.com/en/global/.

Installing DSS Player software

Be sure to confirm the following before installation:

• Exit all running applications.
• Eject the floppy disk if you are using one.
• If you are running Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 or Mac OS X on the network, you need to log on as an Administrator.

Windows

For the Windows version, there is an installation method for individuals and one for administrators to install on multiple client PCs.

An explanation of the installation method for individuals installing the software on a single PC will be provided here.

1 Insert Olympus DSS Player CD into the CD-ROM drive.

- The installation program will start automatically. If the installation program does not start automatically, browse your CD-ROM drive and execute [launcher.exe].

2 The launcher will startup.

- Select the language you would like to install from the upper-left pull-down menu and click [DSS Player Standard Installation].

3 The Install Wizard will begin.

- Once you have consented to the licensing agreement, enter your name, company name, and license ID number (serial number). The license ID number is printed on the license ID card included inside the recorder package.

4 Proceed with the installation according to the instructions on the screen.

Macintosh

1 Insert Olympus DSS Player CD into the CD-ROM drive.
2 Double-click the CD icon.

- Select the language you would like to install from the upper-left pull-down menu and click [DSS Player Standard Installation].

3 Double-click the setup icon.

- The Install Wizard will begin. Once you have consented to the licensingagreement, follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation.

4 Proceed with the installation according to the instructions on the screen.
5 You will be requested to restart, so conduct a restart by following the instructions.

Uninstalling DSS Player software

Window

1 Exit DSS Player program.
2 Click the [start] button on the taskbar.
3 Select [Add/Remove programs] from the [Control Panel].

• A list of installed applications is displayed.

4 Select [Olympus DSS Player Standard], and then click the [Change/Remove] button.
5 Proceed with the uninstallation according to the instructions on the screen.

Macintosh

1 Exit DSS Player program.
2 Double-click [DSS Uninstaller] in [Application] → [DSS Player] folder.

• An uninstaller is displayed.

3 Proceed with the uninstallation according to the instructions on the screen.

Note

- The dictation files you made are stored in the [MESSAGE] folder. If you don't need them, delete them.

You can confirm the location of the [MESSAGE] folder by clicking on [Options] in the [Tools] menu before uninstalling.

Using Online help

For information on the DSS Player usage and features, refer to the Online help.

To start Online help:

Window

1 Click the [start] button, then select [All Programs], [Olympus DSS Player Standard], [Dictation Module Help].
2 While DSS Player is running, select the [Help] menu, [Contents].
3 While DSS Player is running, press F1 on the keyboard.

Macintosh

While DSS Player is running, select [DSS Player Help] from the [Help] menu.

Note

- Online help is available after the DSS Player is installed (P.50).

Line drawing of a hand inserting an Ethernet cable into a port (no text or symbols)

Diagram showing a cable being inserted into a device (no text or symbols present)

Connecting to your PC using the USB cable

1 Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC.
2 Confirm that the recorder has stopped and connect a USB cable to the connection port on the recorder.

- If [Remote] is displayed on the recorder, it indicates proper connections.

Once you connect the recorder to your PC, the recorder will be powered through the USB cable.

While PC connection, the SD card is recognized as the respective removable disk drive.

Disconnecting from your PC

Windows

1 Click [→] on the task bar located at the lower-right corner of the screen. Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device].
- The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used.
2 When the safe to remove hardware window appears, click [OK].
3 Disconnect the USB cable.

Macintosh

1 Move the drive icon for this recorder that is appear on the desktop to the garbage bin by Drag & Drop it.
- When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS, it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on the desktop.
2 Disconnect the USB cable.

Notes

• NEVER remove the card or disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data on the card will get destroyed.
• Some PC's may not supply sufficient power and the recorder fails to connect. Refer to your PC user's manual regarding the USB port on your PC.
• Do not connect the recorder to a PC by using a USB hub. Make sure to connect to a USB port on your PC.
• Make sure to push the cable connector all the way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly.
• This is an operational environment for saving the files recorded by this recorder to your PC with USB connection.
• Even if operational environment is satisfied, we do not support upgraded OS, the multi-boot environment or self-modified computers.

Running DSS Player software

By default, connecting the recorder to your PC, will start the application automatically.

Windows

Disabling automatic start:

1 Right-click the Device Detector in the System Tray in the lower right-hand corner of the screen, then select [Settings startup application].

2 Click [Olympus DSS Player Standard].

- The check mark on [Olympus DSS Player Standard] disappears.

Manual start:

1 Click the [start] button, then select [All Programs].

• All program menu will be displayed.

2 Select [Olympus DSS Player Standard], and then click [Dictation Module].

Macintosh

Disabling automatic start:

1 Click the Dock's System Preferences.
2 Click Device Detector.
3 Turn the automatic startup setting Off.

Manual start:

1 Double click the DSS Player icon for the folder in [Application] → [DSS Player].

• All program menu will be displayed.

2 Register user information.

- The user's registration screen will be displayed at the time of initial startup. Please input the serial number. Please see the seal attached to the CDROM package included with the DSS Player, for the serial number. After the input has ended, click [OK] to complete the registration.

Using as external memory of the computer

When the recorder is connected to your PC, it will be recognized on your PC as a removable drive.

You can view and access the recorder card from My Computer and download data from the card to your PC using standard windows copy/move and delete commands. You can also upload data from the PC to the card in the recorder in the same way.

Windows

1 Connecting the recorder to your PC (P.52).
2 Open the Explorer window.

• [Removable disk] is displayed.

3 Open the product name folder.
- When you open [My Computer], it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name.
4 Copy the data.
- While the data are being written or copied, the record/play indicator light on the recorder will flash.
5 Disconnect the recorder from the PC (P.53).

Macintosh

1 Connecting the recorder to your PC (P.52).
- When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS, it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on the desktop.
2 Double-click the product name icon on the desktop.
• [Removable disk] is displayed.
3 Copy the data.
- While the data are being written or copied, the record/play indicator light on the recorder will flash.
4 Disconnect the recorder from the PC (P.53).

Note

- NEVER remove the card or disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you do, the data on the card will get destroyed.

Alarm message list

Message	Explanation	Action
[Battery Low]	Battery power is getting low.	Replace with new batteries (€3P.12).
[File Protected]	Attempt to delete a locked file.	Unlock the file (€3P.37).
[Index Full]	The file is full of index marks (maximum of 32 marks).	Erase index marks that are no longer required (€3P.38).
[Folder Full]	The folder is full of files (maximum of 200 files).	Erase unnecessary files (€3P.28).
	The destination folder already has the maximum number of files (200).	Erase unnecessary files (€3P.28).
[Erase Error]	An error occurred while erasing.	Erase once again.When an Erase Error occurs format the card.
[Card Error]	An incompatible card was inserted.	Insert a compatible card (€3P.15).
[Unsupported Card]	The card cannot be used with this recorder.	Please remove the card.
[Memory Full]	The card has no remaining memory.	Erase files that are no longer required or insert another card.
[Format Error]	There was an error while formatting the card.	Reformat the card (€3P.44).
[System Error]	System error detected in the recorder.	This is a malfunction. Contact the place of purchase or Olympus Service Center for repair.
[Insert Card]	There is no card inserted.	Insert a card (€3P.15).

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Probable cause	Action
Nothing appears on the display	The batteries are not loaded properly.	Verify polarity is correct (€3 P.12, P.13).
	The batteries are dead.	Replace with new batteries (€3 P.12, P.13).
	The recorder is in power off mode.	Turn the power on (€3 P.14).
Won’t start	The recorder is in power off mode.	Turn the power on (€3 P.14).
	The batteries are dead.	Replace with new batteries (€3 P.12, P.13).
Unable to record	The card does not have enough memory.	Erase unnecessary files or insert another card (€3 P.15, 28).
	The card is unformatted.	Format the card (€3 P.44).
	The maximum number of files has been reached.	Check another folder (€3 P.35).
	The SD card is locked.	Unlock the SD card lock (€3 P.8).
No playback tone heard	The earphone is connected.	Unplug the earphones to use the internal speaker.
	The volume level is set to [00].	Adjust the volume level (€3 P.26).
Unable to erase	The file is locked.	Unlock the file (€3 P.37).
	The SD card is locked.	Unlock the SD card lock (€3 P.8).
Noise heard during playback	The recorder was shaken during recording.	——
	The recorder was placed near a cell phone or fluorescent lamp while recording or during playback.	Move the recorder.
Recording level too low	The microphone sensitivity is too low.	Set the microphone sensitivity to Conference mode and try again (€3 P.22).
Unable to set index marks	The maximum number of index marks (32) has been reached.	Erase unnecessary index marks ( €^® P.38).
	The file is locked.	Unlock the file ( €^® P.37).
	The SD card is locked.	Unlock the SD card lock ( €^® P.8).
Cannot find the recorded file	Wrong folder.	Switch to the right folder ( €^® P.35).
Cannot connect to a PC	Sometimes a connection cannot be made with some PCs running Windows XP or Vista.	You need to change the PC's USB settings. See DSS Player Online help for details ( €^® P.51).

Accessories (optional)

● Headset: E62, E102
Stereo headset for your PC. A helpful tool for PC based transcription.
● 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. Used to record your own voice or people near you.
High-efficiency rechargeable long life batteries.
● Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural microphone: ME52W
This microphone is used to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise.
● PC transcription kit: AS-2400
The AS-2400 transcription kit provides you with a PC-footswitch, a headset and DSS Player Standard Transcription Module for easy transcription of DSS recordings.

● Connecting cord: KA333
Use to connect the microphone jack of this unit to a radio or other sound source.
● 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.
- Ni-MH rechargeable battery and charger set: BC400 (Europe only)
BC400 comes with an Ni-MH rechargeable battery charger (BU-400) and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (BR401) as a pack. This charger can quick charge Olympus AA or AAA Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
● Ni-MH rechargeable battery: BR401
High-efficiency rechargeable long life batteries.

General points

■ Recording format: DS2 (Digital Speech Standard Pro)
■ Recording media: SD-card: 512 MB to 16 GB
■ Input level: - 70 dBv
■ Sampling frequency:

[QP] mode: 16 kHz

[SP] mode: 12 kHz

■ Overall frequency response:

[QP] mode: 200 Hz to 7,000 kHz

[SP] mode: 200 Hz to 5,000 kHz

■ Recording time (2 GB Card):

[QP] mode: 152 h.

[SP] mode: 312 h.

■ Alkaline battery life Recording:

[QP] mode: Approx. 24 h.

[SP] mode: Approx. 32 h.

Playback:

All mode: Approx. 13 h.

■ Speaker: Built-in ø23mm round dynamic speaker
■ MIC/EAR jack: ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance MIC 2 kΩ, EAR 8 Ω or more
■ Maximum working output (3 V DC): 250 mW or more (8 Ω speaker)
■ Input power requirement: Rated voltage: 5 V Batteries: Two AAA batteries (LR03 or R03) or two Ni-MH rechargeable batteries

■ External dimensions: 113.5 mm × 50.0 mm × 17 mm (without protrusions)
■ Weight: 100 g (Including alkaline batteries)

Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the conditions of use.

Technical assistance and support

The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only.

● Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada

1-888-553-4448

● User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada

[e-mail]

● 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

[phone]

+ 49 40 23773 4899

● User Support E-mail address in Europe

[e-mail]

"CE" mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection.

This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin Directive 2006/66/EC Annex II] indicates separate collection of waste batteries in the EU countries. Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste batteries.

This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product.

Applicable Product: DS-2800

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(Letters) Postfach 10 49 08. 20034 Hamburg, Germany.

http://www.olympus-europa.com

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KeyMed House, Stock Road, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS2 5QH, UK. Tel. [phone]

http://www.olympus.co.uk

For customers in North and South America

Declaration of Conformity

Address : 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.