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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
DS-320
ViaVoice kit
INSTRUCTIONS
Please read these instructions for information about using
the product correctly and safely.
Keep the instructions handy for future reference.
To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that
you test the record function and volume before use.
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For Safe and General Precautions Correct Usage Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a closed automobile under direct sunlight or on the beach in the Thank you for purchasing the Olympus summer. Digital Voice Recorder DS-320. Before Do not store the recorder in places exposed using your new recorder, read this manual to excessive moisture or dust. carefully to ensure that you know how to Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol operate it safely and correctly.
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Batteries AC Adapter Warning Warning • Batteries should never be exposed to • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or flame, heated, short-circuited or modify the AC adapter in any way. disassembled. • Keep objects including water, metal, or • Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, flammable substances from getting lithium or any other non-rechargeable inside the product. batteries. • Do not moisten the AC adapter or touch • Never use any battery with a torn or it with a wet hand. cracked outer c
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Hardware Section 4
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Table of Contents Getting Started Main Features ........................................... 6 Identification of Parts ................................ 7 Preparing for Recording Inserting Batteries ..................................... 9 Hold ......................................................... 11 Replacing Batteries ................................. 10 Setting Time/Date ................................... 11 Using the AC Adapter .............................. 10 Setting an ID ..............
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DS-320 Main Features DS-320 Main Features Summary of product features: * Maximum continuous recording time for a The DS-320 digital voice recorder stores single message. Recording time may be highly compressed DSS format voice shorter if you record many short messages. messages in 16MB integrated flash (Use the remaining recording time and memory. recorded time indicators only as references.) The DS-320 supports two recording modes: SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long Playback) mode. Co
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Identification of Parts Identification of Parts $%^ # 1 @ & 2 ! 3 0 4 9 5 ) * 6 8 ( 7 1 SP DICT button ! Display (LCD panel) 2 MENU/VOL switch @ ERASE button 3 PLAY button # Record indicator lamp 4 REW (Rewind) button $ Built-in microphone 5 FF (Fast Forward) button % Earphone jack 6 STOP button ^ Microphone jack 7 Strap hook & HOLD switch 8 Built-in speaker * Battery cover 9 REC (Record) button ( POWER jack 0 INDEX/FOLDER button ) PC I/F (interface) connector 7
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Identification of Parts Identification of Parts Display (LCD Panel) 1 0 2 3 4 5 9 6 8 7 1 Recording mode Standby Mode and Display Shut Off If the recorder is stopped or paused for 30 2 Microphone sensitivity minutes or longer, it goes into standby mode 3 Month-date-year (M.D.Y.) and hour- (power saving mode) and the display shuts minute-second (H.M.S.) off. To exit standby mode and turn on the 4 Elapsed time, remaining recording display, press any one of the STOP, REC, time, recording date and t
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Inserting Batteries Inserting Batteries Slide open the battery cover. 1 Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the correct polarity. 2 Close the battery cover completely. 3 The display will show the current date and time setting for 1 second before appearing as shown at right. Remaining recording Folder time Message number* ................................................................................................ * The message number under “NEW” is the number of the next message to b
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Replacing Batteries/Using the AC Adapter Replacing Batteries Using the AC Adapter If begins to flash on the display, stop the recorder and replace both batteries as soon as possible. If [BATT] and appear on the display, the recorder will stop and will not operate. Replace both batteries immediately. If the recorder fails to work properly after the batteries are replaced, see “Reset” on page 33. Warning Plug in the optional AC adapter (Olympus • Be sure to stop the recorder before Model A321 or
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Hold/Setting Time/Date STOP REC INDEX/ FOLDER MENU /VOL MENU /VOL MENU /VOL ERASE SP DICT Hold Setting Time/Date Setting the HOLD switch to the HOLD position All of your recorded messages will be stamped locks the recorder. All buttons will be disabled with the time and date that you finished and the display becomes blank. This is useful recording. This feature is useful to manage when the recorder is carried in a bag, your recordings. briefcase, or your pocket because no buttons If the time
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{ Setting Time/Date Setting Time/Date Press the MENU/ Set the month and VOL switch. press the MENU/ 1 6 The menu appears on VOL switch. the display. The date cursor will flash. Move the MENU/ VOL switch up to Set the date and 2 choose the screen press the MENU/ 7 with the flashing VOL switch. The hour cursor will date/time indicator. flash. Press the MENU/ Set the hour and VOL switch. 3 press the MENU/ The year cursor will 8 VOL switch. flash. The minute cursor will flash. Move the MENU/ VO
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Setting an ID REC STOP INDEX/ FOLDER MENU /VOL ERASE SP DICT Setting an ID If an ID is set, it is automatically included in each message to help identify who recorded the message when it is transferred to a PC. Setting IDs is recommended for easier management of recorded messages. To set an ID, stop the recorder and follow these steps: Press the MENU/VOL switch. The menu appears on the display. 1 1,3,5 Move the MENU/VOL switch up to choose the “ID AAAA” 2 screen. 2,4 Press the MENU/VOL switch
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Recording REC STOP INDEX/ FOLDER MENU /VOL ERASE SP DICT Recording Folders A and B can each hold up to 99 voice messages. New Recording Press the INDEX/FOLDER button to choose a folder. 1 The INDEX/FOLDER button toggles between folder A and folder B each time you press it. Remaining recording Folder time Press the REC button to start Message number* 1 recording. 2 The recorder starts recording, and “REC” appears on the display for 2 seconds. The recording indicator lamp glows. 2 3 Elapsed re
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Recording Recording Settings Overwrite recording While the recorder is designed to record You can overwrite a recorded message from messages without requiring special settings, it any point by pressing the REC button while offers a LP mode for long recordings, a DICT mode the recorder is stopped or paused. for dictation, and a Variable Control Voice Actuator Notes (VCVA) to economize on memory usage. For more • The previous recording will be erased. details see the relevant sections of the manua
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Recording REC STOP INDEX/ FOLDER MENU /VOL ERASE SP DICT Recording Insert recording You can insert recordings into previously recorded messages. Press the INDEX/FOLDER button to choose a folder. 1 2,6 5,7 Move the MENU/VOL switch down to choose the message into which you want to insert 2 recording. 1 3 Press the PLAY button to play the message. 3 4,8 Press the STOP button at the point where you want the insertion to start. 4 Press the MENU/VOL switch. 5 Move the MENU/VOL switch up or down to
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Recording REC STOP INDEX/ FOLDER MENU /VOL ERASE SP DICT Press the REC button. The insert recording starts. 9 Press the STOP button. The insert recording stops. 10 ................................................................................................ Notes • Insert mode is only valid for one action. As soon as another operation 9 (such as Playback) is executed, the recorder will go back to Overwrite 10 mode. • Insert recording will not work if there is no recording time available. L
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Playing and Volume Control REC STOP INDEX/ FOLDER MENU /VOL ERASE SP DICT Playing and Volume Control Press the INDEX/FOLDER button to choose a folder. 1 2 Move the MENU/VOL switch up or down to choose the 2 Folder message you want to play. 1 Message number The time and date when the message was recorded are displayed. 3 Press the PLAY button. 4 The recorder will start playing. 3 The elapsed playing time appears on the display in hour-minute-second format (real-time counter). The length of the
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Playing and Volume Control Volume Control Pause Playing Move the MENU/VOL switch up or down Pause while playing a message. Press the PLAY button. Moving the switch will show the current volume setting (0 to 30) on the display. ➥ The elapsed playing time indicator on the display will flash. Moving the MENU/VOL switch up increases Resume Playing the volume. Press the PLAY button again. Moving the MENU/VOL switch down decreases the volume. Playing will resume at the point of ➥ interruption. Notes •
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Playing and Volume Control Playing and Volume Control Other Operations Operation How to Cancel Fast Playback Press the PLAY button for 1 second or Press the PLAY button for 1 second or longer (FPLY) longer while playing a message. again. ➥ The recorder will resume normal playback. Fast Forward Press the FF button while stopped. Press the STOP button. (FF) ➥ The recorder stops immediately. (If you do not press the STOP button, the recorder will skip to the end of the message and then stop automat
