User manual OLYMPUS DW-90 DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER

[. . . ] Main Features · The DW-90 has three recording modes: HQ (High Quality) mode, SP (Standard Playback) mode, and LP (Long Playback) mode. · The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) reduces memory usage by pausing recording when it senses silence. · Recorded sound files can be stored in three separate folders (up to 100 files per folder). · Back lighting to illuminate the LCD panel allows you to read the display in the dark. [. . . ] HQ mode: approximately 22 minutes (Maximum recording times) SP mode: approximately 33 minutes LP mode: approximately 90 minutes * The recording time available may be shorter than specified if a large number of short recordings are made. (Use the remaining time and recorded time only as references. ) 4 5 Notes · When the VCVA senses sound louder than its start/stop actuation level setting, recording starts automatically. When it senses silence a VCVA indicator for 1 second or longer, recording pauses automatically, and the recorder enters Standby mode. When the recorder is in Standby mode, "VCVA" flashes on the display, and the recording lamp flashes. Press the REC MODE button in Stop mode. Each time you press the REC MODE button, the recording mode changes as follows: (initial setting) a Current recording mode Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a preset time. Up to 20 alarms can be set. Note Choose HQ or SP mode for recording meetings or lectures with crisp clarity. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Choose the file to be played when the alarm sounds. Press the 9/+ or 0/­ button to select the Alarm Playback Setup screen. Continue to set the date, hour, and minute. Microphone Sensitivity Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet your recording needs. Using the MICSENS switch, choose between the NORMAL and LECTURE positions. LECTURE: High-sensitivity Unidirectional mode for meetings or lectures. Notes · Be sure to choose HQ or SP recording mode if you set the MICSENS switch to the LECTURE position to use the characteristics of the unidirectional microphone to the fullest. Doing so may cause noise, and the performance of the microphone may deteriorate. · Be sure to keep the front microphone oriented toward the speaker during recording. · To ensure successful recording, make a test recording to choose appropriate microphone sensitivity before recording. Set the minute and press the STOP button. Press any button other than the DISPLAY or REC MODE button while the alarm is sounding to play back the file you associate with the alarm. a Alarm indicator Notes · The alarm tone stop automatically if no button is pressed within 5 minutes after the alarm starts. · After alarm playback is over, the alarm playback function is canceled automatically. · You cannot set the alarm playback function for more than 20 files. Also, if no files are recorded in the selected folder, you cannot set the alarm playback function. To cancel a set alarm playback 1 2 3 Repeat steps 1 to 4 in "Alarm Playback Function. " The month indicator flashes. Press the 9/+ or 0/­ button to select the month of the alarm you want to cancel. Press the PLAY button to register this month setting for alarm cancellation. Continue to select the date, hour and minute of the desired alarm cancellation. Press the 9/+ or 0/­ button to select "OFF. " A set alarm playback is canceled. [. . . ] · The number of recorded files in the selected folder may have reached 100. · The number of files of the same date in folder S may have reached 15. A6 The number of recorded files in the destination folder may have reached 100. A7 Make sure that the sound volume of the PC is not muted. Note You cannot create subfolders under the schedule folder or the date subfolders containd in it. 1 2 3 Click on the desired folder under which to create subfolders. [. . . ]