Keep the instructions handy for future reference. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use. EN Table of Contents Table of Contents ...................................... 2 Safe and Proper Usage ............................. 4 General Precautions..................................4 1 Getting Started Main Features............................................6 Identification of Parts.................................9 Inserting Batteries ................................... 11 Power Supply .......................................... 12 Hold.......................................................... 13 Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) ............ 14 2 Menu Setting Menu Setting Method .............................. 16 Menu List ................................................. 18 3 About Recording Recording ................................................ 20 Recording Modes (REC MODE) ............. 22 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) ...................... 23 Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE) ..... 25 Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices ............................... 26 Timer Recording (TIMER REC) .............. 28 Listening While Audio is Recorded (Recording Monitor) .......................... 32 4 About Playback Playing ..................................................... 33 Changing the Playback Speed (PLAY SPEED) ................................... 39 Continuous Playback (ALL PLAY) ........... 41 Repeat Playback ..................................... 42 Auto Backspace Review (BACK SPACE) ................................. 44 Skip Interval Setting (SKIP SPACE) ....... 45 Noise Cancel Function ............................ 47 Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) ........ 48 5 Other functions Erasing ..................................................... 51 Locking Files (LOCK) .............................. 55 Index Marks ............................................. 56 LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST) .................................... 58 Backlight (BACKLIGHT) .......................... 59 System Sounds (BEEP) .......................... 60 Assigning Folder Names (FOLDER NAME) .............................. 61 Assigning File Comments (COMMENT) ..................................... 64 Moving Files Across Folders ................... 65 LCD Display Information ......................... 66 Formatting the Recorder (FORMAT)....... 68 6 Preparation Before Using DSS Player 6 Preparation Before Using DSS Player Using DSS Player Software .................... 70 Operating Environment ........................... 71 Installing Software ................................... 72 Uninstalling Software ............................... 75 Using Online Help ................................... 77 Connecting to Your PC ............................ 78 Running DSS Player ............................... 83 Window Names (DSS Player) ................. 85 7 Managing Files on Your PC Download Voice Files from the Recorder ............................. 86 Play a Voice File ...................................... 88 Upload Voice Files to the Recorder ........ 89 Send Voice Files with E-mail...................91 Changing User ID .................................... 91 Changing a Folder Name ........................ 92 Editing File Comments ............................ 92 Editing a Template ................................... 93 USB Microphone/USB Speaker .............. 94 Joining Files........................................... 106 1 Splitting Files .......................................... 108 Menu Setting of this Recorder .............. 110 9 Setting of the USB Class 2 Changing the USB Class 3 (USB CLASS) .................................. 111 4 10 Other Practical Use Methods Using as External Memory of the Computer .............................. 112 11 Other Information 6 Alarm Message List ............................... 113 Troubleshooting ..................................... 115 7 Accessories (optional) ........................... 117 Specifications ........................................ 118 Technical Assistance and Support ........ 119 8 9 10 11 8 DSS Player Expanded Functions Upgrade Function .................................... 96 Using Voice Recognition Software .......... 98 3 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. 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 us...