140-1174 DR-81 160-Minute Digital Recorder

Question: What version Microsoft^® Windows^® of will this work with?

Answer: The original version, Version 1.5, will work with Microsoft^® Windows^® 95 and Windows^® 98.

The DR-81 Digital Recorder software update, Version 2.0, will work with Windows^® 2000 and Windows^® ME; you can download it from our Software Updates and Recoveries Page.

We do not presently have a version designed for Windows^® XP.

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Question: I installed the software but it will not detect the recorder; why?

Answer: Be sure that you are not running a software program that continuously checks the serial port. Particularly, be sure you are not running a computer-to-handheld synchronization program (such as HotSync^® by PalmT). Synchronization programs will not allow other programs to access the serial port. You would need to stop running the other software from memory before using the DR-81.

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Question: How do I convert the recorded data to text?

Answer: The DR-81 software does not convert the recording to text; it only saves the recording as an audio file to the computer (in either .DSS or .WAV format). We do not carry software to convert audio to text at this time.

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Question: Can I connect the DR-81 to the computer and use it as a microphone?

Answer: No. The record function on the DR-81 is disabled when it is connected to the computer.

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Question: Does RadioShack offer a player for the .dss format?

Answer: While we do not have a player through RadioShack, the .dss format is also used by Olympus^®. The free player, DSS Player-Lite, has been tested and does work with the .dss files saved via the DR-81. You can download this software from the Olympus^® website at:

http://cf.olympus-europa.com/consumer/voice/downloads/dss_lite.cfm

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Question: What is the recording frequency response?

Answer: The frequency response in each of the two modes is shown in the table below:

Mode	Frequency Response
SP Mode	300 Hz to 3.5 kHz
LP Mode	300 Hz to 1.7 kHz

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Question: Is this recorder compatible with Microsoft^® Windows^® XP? Can I get an XP driver for this recorder?

Answer: This recorder is not compatible with Microsoft^® Windows^® XP, and we do not have an XP driver for it at this time. We regret we could not be of more assistance.

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Question: Where is the serial number?

Answer: The serial number is found inside the battery compartment.

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Question: Is there an on-line user's manual?

Answer: The user's manual for this product is available on-line.

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