OLYMPUS DP-201 Voice Recorder Instruction Manual

DP-201 Voice Recorder

Product Information

Specifications

• Product Name: Voice Recorder NOTE CORDER DP-201

• Manufacturer: Olympus

• Power Source: Batteries

• Microphone Sensitivity: High, Low

• Recording Modes: Highly Sensitive Mode (H), Standard
  Sensitivity (L)

• Playback Speeds: 0.5x, 0.75x, Normal, 1.2x, 1.5x, 2.0x

• Noise Cancel: On, Off

Product Usage Instructions

Getting Started

1. Insert batteries.
2. Turn on the power by sliding the POWER switch to ON.
3. To turn off the power:
   • While the recorder is in the stop mode, slide the POWER switch
     to OFF/HOLD.

Power Save Mode and Battery Indicator

If [ ] is displayed on the screen, replace batteries as soon as
possible. If the battery level becomes too low, [ ] and [Battery
Low] are displayed and then the recorder automatically turns
off.

If no operations are performed for more than 10 minutes when the
power is on, the display automatically turns off and the recorder
enters the power save mode. To exit the power save mode, press any
button.

HOLD Function

If sliding the POWER switch to OFF/HOLD while the recorder is in
operation, all buttons and switches are disabled without
interrupting the current operations.

Recording

To start recording, press the REC ( ) button. The recording
indicator will light up while recording.

To pause recording, press the REC ( ) button again. To resume
the recording, press the REC ( ) button.

Microphone Sensitivity

Turn the microphone toward a sound source to be recorded. Select
the sensitivity according to the surrounding conditions:

• High: Highly sensitive mode which can record surrounding noises
  (H)

• Low: Standard sensitivity (L)

Changing the Recording Mode

You can change the recording mode by following these steps:

1. Select the desired recording mode.
2. Set the time and date.

Playback

To play back recorded files, follow these instructions:

1. Select the desired recording date.
2. Select the current file number.
3. Press the playback button to start playback.

Forwarding and Rewinding

To fast-forward or rewind a file, press and hold the 0 or 9
button while playing back a file.

To skip to the next file or previous file, press the 0 or 9
button. Fast-forwarding or rewinding continues to the next
file.

Changing Playback Speed

You can change the playback speed by pressing the buttons. The
available speeds are 0.5x, 0.75x, normal, 1.2x, 1.5x, and 2.0x.

Noise Cancel

When playing back recorded files, you can enable or disable the
noise cancel feature. When enabled, noise is reduced to achieve
better sound quality.

Volume

To adjust the volume, use the volume control buttons. It is
recommended to turn down the volume before inserting an earphone to
avoid irritation to the ear. Do not raise the volume too high when
using an earphone as it may cause hearing impairment and a decrease
in hearing ability.

FAQ

Q: How do I change the recording mode?

A: To change the recording mode, follow these steps:

1. Select the desired recording mode.
2. Set the time and date.

Q: How do I fast-forward or rewind a file during playback?

A: To fast-forward or rewind a file, press and hold the 0 or 9
button while playing back a file.

Q: How do I adjust the playback speed?

A: You can change the playback speed by pressing the buttons.
The available speeds are 0.5x, 0.75x, normal, 1.2x, 1.5x, and
2.0x.

VOICE RECORDER
NOTE CORDER DP-201
EN INSTRUCTIONS
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.
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USA RFI: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. · Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. · Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is connected. · Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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. Cet appareil numérique ne dépasse pas les limites de Catégorie B pour les émissions de bruit radio émanant d’appareils numériques, tel que prévu dans les Règlements sur l’Interférence Radio du Département Canadien des Communications.
Introduction
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· The screen and recorder illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product. The utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrity of the contents of this document. In the unlikely event that a questionable item, error, or omission is found, please contact our Customer Support Center.
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Getting started

1 Insert batteries.

2 Turn on the power.
Slide the POWER switch to ON.

· Be sure to remove the protective film on the display before using this product.

To turn off the power:

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While the recorder is in the stop mode, slide the POWER switch to OFF/HOLD.
Power save mode:

Battery indicator:

Strap eyelet · A strap is not supplied with this product.

If [ ] is displayed on the screen, replace batteries as soon as possible. If the battery level becomes too low, [ ] and [Battery Low] are displayed and then the recorder automatically turns off.

If no operations are performed for more than 10 minutes when the power is on, the display automatically turns off and the recorder enters the power save mode. To exit the power save mode, press any button.
HOLD:
If sliding the POWER swich to OFF/HOLD while the recorder is in operation, all buttons and switches are disabled without interrupting the current operations.

Protective film

You can change the recording
mode!

Set the time and date. “Setting time and date” (Verso)
· The [Set Time & Date] screen appears when you use the recorder for the first time or when the recorder is turned on after more than 30 minutes without power supply.
· If the time and date are not set, the time and date of the default settings are recorded to files .

Recording

Recording indicator lights while recording.

a b c d e
f
g
a Current date b Recording mode indicator c Microphone sensitivity indicator d Total number of recorded files
for the date e Current file number f Elapsed recording time g Remaining recording time

Microphone sensitivity

High

Turn the microphone toward a sound source to be recorded.

Highly sensitive mode which can record surrounding noises (H)

Pause

To pause recording, press the REC ( ) button while recording. To resume the recording, press the REC ( ) button again.
· Recording is automatically stopped if 60 minutes elapsed after recording is paused.

Low
Standard sensitivity (L)
Select the sensitivity according to the surrounding conditions.
“Changing the recording mode” (Verso)
· To ensure successful recordings, we recommend you to test recording with the selected functions and volume beforehand.
· To ensure recording from the beginning, start recording a sound source after the recording indicator lights.
· The recorder cannot record if [Memory Full] or [Maximum File Size is reached] is displayed. Delete unnecessary files to free up some space in memory.
· If the recorder is placed directly on a table, the vibrations of the table are likely to be recorded. To record sound clearly, place a notebook or handkerchief between the recorder and the table to prevent the vibrations from being recorded.
· When the available recording time becomes less than 60 seconds, the recording indicator starts flashing. The indicator flashes faster if the available time decreases to 30 seconds and to 10 seconds.

Playback
a b
c d a Recording date b Current file number c Elapsed playback time d Playback position bar indicator

Forwarding and Rewinding

e e Approximate file length

Press and hold
s To fast-forward or rewind a file, press and hold 0 or 9 button while playing back a file.
s To skip to the next file or previous file, press 0 or 9 button. s Fast- forwarding or rewinding continues to the next file.

Recorded files are grouped by date.

Changing the playback speed
Fast
Playback speed is changed between 0.5x, 0.75x, normal, 1.2x, 1.5x, and 2.0x by each press of the buttons.
Slow

Noise cancel

On
Noise is reduced when played back to achieve better sound quality.

Noise Cancel indicator

Off
The file is played back as it was recorded.

· When the NOISE CANCEL switch is set to ON, playback speed returns to normal.

When an earphone is connected, the speaker is turned off. Playback sound for an earphone is monaural.

High Low

Volume
To avoid irritation to the ear, turn down the volume before inserting an earphone. Do not raise the volume too high when using an earphone. It may cause hearing impairment and a decrease in hearing ability.
· An earphone is not supplied with this product.

File search
Search for files by the date they were recorded.

sWhen searching for a file recorded on October 15.

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Recorder status indicator
: During playback F : During fast playback S : During slow playback
The date display appears.

Select October 15.

The first file is played back.

If the file is skipped, the recorder plays back the next file.

When the recorder is in stop mode, press and hold the STOP ( ) button to display the [Time & Date] and [Remain].

Search

Erase

Select the file you want to delete and stop playback beforehand.

To delete all files recorded on a specific date, press the SEARCH/MENU button to switch to the date display.

File Erase

Erase in Date File Erase
Cancel If [Cancel] is selected and the PLAY/OK ( ) button is pressed, the recorder returns to the stop mode.
Erase in Date

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Select Set

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The number of files to be deleted flashes.

The date of all the files to be deleted flashes.

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An erased

file cannot be

restored. Take care

when deleting

files.

After deletion, files are renumbered consecutively, and the recorder stops at the beginning of the next file.

After deletion, the next date with recorded files available is displayed.

· If no operations are performed for 8 seconds, the recorder returns to the stop mode. · It may take for more than 10 seconds to complete the processing. Do not remove
batteries while processing. The data may be corrupted. Check the battery level beforehand to ensure that that the batteries do not run out while processing.

1 Press SEARCH/ MENU for more than 1 second.

2 Press 0 or 9 to highlight the item you want to set. Time & Date Beep

Setting time and date
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Rec Mode Language
3 Confirm the selection.

File management will be easier by setting the time
and date.

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Changing the recording mode Turning the beep On/Off

Press 0 or 9 to set a date. s The clock will start from the set date and time.
Press the PLAY/OK ( ) button according to the time signal. s Check the time and date settings before using the product again if it is left unused for long periods of time.
Changing the display language

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Use the 0 and 9 buttons to switch recording modes.

Recommended settings by recording condition

Recording condition
Dictation with a lot of background noise. Recordings for lessons and meetings.
Lengthy recordings.

Recommended settings

Rec Mode MIC SENSE

[HQ] (high quality sound recording)
[HQ] (high quality sound recording)
[SP] (standard recording) [LOW] [HIGH] [HIGH]

Use the 0 and 9 buttons to turn the operating sound On/O .

Search

Use the 0 and 9 buttons to select the display language.

Safe and proper usage
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.