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Olympus DS-3500 Instructions Manual

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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
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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  • Page 1 DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER 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...
  • Page 2 • Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a defect of the product, repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other reason is excluded.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction 3 Advanced operations Safety precautions ........4 Selecting folders and files......28 Displaying file information ......28 1 Getting started Device lock function ........29 Main features ..........8 Setting the Author ID and Work Type ...30 Identification of parts ......... 9 Verbal Comment .........31 Display status indicators (LCD panel) ......10 Index marks ..........32...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    • The warning symbols indicate important • The word “ODMS” is used to refer to the safety related information. To protect yourself Olympus Dictation Management System and others from personal injury or damage to in Windows environment. property, it is essential that you always read the •...
  • Page 5 Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate and, in third party other than Olympus, an Olympus some circumstances, cause the recorder to catch authorized service station or any other reason is fire.
  • Page 6 1 remove the battery immediately while being • The battery should never be exposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or careful not to burn yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative disassembled. for service. • Never heat or incinerate battery.
  • Page 7 Safety precautions LCD monitor • The LCD used for the monitor is made with high-precision technology. However, black spots or bright spots of light may appear on the LCD Monitor. Due to its characteristics or the angle at which you are viewing the monitor, the spot may not be uniform in color and brightness.

  • Page 8: Getting Started Main Features

    Lithium ion battery rechargeable via You can set a priority level on each file recorded. USB cable. s ODMS (Olympus Dictation Management s This recorder is compatible with USB System) and DSS Player (DSS Player for 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to a Mac) software included ( ☞...

  • Page 9: Identification Of Parts

    Identification of parts & 1 SD card slot # OK/MENU button 2 Built-in microphone $ Programmable smart ( F1 , F2 , F3 ) buttons 3 NEW button % Rewind ( 0 ) button 4 REC button ^ – (Volume) button 5 STOP button &...

  • Page 10: Display Status Indicators (Lcd Panel)

    Identification of parts Display status indicators (LCD panel) & Display in the recording mode Display in the playback mode Display in the recording mode 1 Current file name 0 Current playback time 2 Current folder ! Index mark indicator 3 Current file number/ Total number of @ Playback position bar indicator # Verbal comment indicator recorded files in the folder...

  • Page 11: Inserting The Battery

    Inserting the battery This recorder uses a lithium ion battery specified by Battery indicator Olympus (LI-42B). Do not use any other type of battery. The battery indicator on the display will decrease as Lightly press down on the battery cover the battery loses power.

  • Page 12: Charging The Battery

    USB cable to the recorder. The included battery is exclusively for use with the Fully charge the battery (approx. 2 hours 30 minutes) Olympus voice recorder DS-3500. Do not use in before use. combination with other electronic equipment. Cautions concerning the battery Connect the USB cable to the recorder.

  • Page 13: Power Supply From Usb Cable

    OK/MENU button. short-circuiting (e.g. by taping the contacts) before disposal. For customers in Germany: Olympus has a contract with the GRS (Joint Battery Disposal Association) in Germany to ensure environmentally friendly disposal. Detecting abnormal voltage If the recorder detects a DC power voltage outside the allowed voltage range (4.4-5.5V),...

  • Page 14: Turning On/Off The Power

    Turning on/off the power HOLD When the recorder is not being used, turn the power If you set the recorder to HOLD mode, the running off to reduce battery consumption to a minimum. conditions will be preserved, and all buttons will be disabled.

  • Page 15: Memory Card

    Cards compatibility For a list of card compatible with the recorder, please visit the product homepage at the Olympus website applicable to your region or contact your Olympus reseller where you purchased the product. Notes • When initializing (formatting) a card, confirm that no necessary data is stored on the memory card beforehand.

  • Page 16: Setting Time And Date [Time & Date]

    Setting time and date Memory card [Time & Date] Notes • Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the If you set the time and date beforehand, the card to jam. information when the file is recorded is automatically •...

  • Page 17: Changing The Time And Date

    Setting time and date Press the 9 or 0 button to select Changing the time and date the item to set. If the current time and date is not correct, set it using Select the item from the the procedure below. “...

  • Page 18: Basic Operations Recording

    Basic operations Recording By default, the recorder has five folders, [ A ], [ B ], Recording related settings [ C ], [ D ], [ E ] and you can select a folder by pressing the F1 ( FOLDER ) button. These five folders can be Recording related settings can be configured selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording.

  • Page 19: New Recording

    Recording New recording Create a new file to record in. Press the NEW button to create a new file. • It is possible to select the Work Type from the work type list uploaded using the ODMS software ( ☞ P.43). a New file number b Remaining recording time Press the REC button to start recording.

  • Page 20: Overwrite Recording

    Recording Overwrite recording You can overwrite a previously recorded file starting from any point within the file. When using overwriting, the overwritten part will be erased. • This function will not be available if an MP3 file has been selected. Select and play the file you want to overwrite.

  • Page 21: Insert Recording

    Recording Insert recording Additional recording can be inserted into previously recorded file. • This function will not be available if an MP3 file has been selected. Select and play the file you want to insert an additional recording into. While playing the file, press the F1 ( INSERT ) button to insert an additional recording.

  • Page 22: Hands-Free Recording

    To set up the recorder for hands-free to it even while the recording is in progress. In order operation, connect the optional Olympus Foot to do so, insert the earphone plug into the earphone Switch to the back of the docking station and place jack and use the + or –...

  • Page 23: Playback

    Playback You can playback a file starting from any point. Select the file, then press the PLAY button to start playback. Press the + or – button to adjust the volume. • The volume can be adjusted within a range from [ 00 ] to [ 30 ].
  • Page 24 Playback Playback functions Operation How to cancel Press the 9 button once while in stop mode. Fast Forward Press the STOP button. (FF) Press the PLAY button. Press the 0 button once while in stop mode. Rewind Press the OK/MENU button. (REW) Press and hold the 9 button while in stop or Release the button.

  • Page 25: Erasing

    Erasing Erasing files A selected file can be erased from a folder. Also, all files in a folder can be erased simultaneously. Select the file you want to erase. Press the ERASE button. Press the + button to select [ Erase in Folder ] or [ File Erase ]. [ Erase in Folder ]: All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously.

  • Page 26: Partially Erasing A File

    Erasing Partially erasing a file Any unnecessary part of a file can be erased. Playback the file you would like to partially erase. Press the ERASE button at the point you want to start erasing. • While playback continues, [ Erase Start ] will appear on the display.
  • Page 27 Erasing Press the ERASE button to confirm the erasure. • The display changes to [ Partial erasing ! ] and erasing will start. • When [ Partial erase completed. ] appears on the display, partial erase is complete. Notes • If the ERASE button is not pressed within 8 seconds after the [ Start point ] and [ End point ] are alternately displayed, the recorder will revert to stop status.

  • Page 28: Advanced Operations

    Advanced operations Selecting folders and files Displaying file information The recorder can display a variety of information Changing folders related to the current file. While the recorder is in stop mode, Select the file containing the information press the F1 ( FOLDER ) button. to display.

  • Page 29: Device Lock Function

    Device lock function Access to the recorder can be restricted by using the After all four digits have been entered, Device Lock function. Password authentication can press the F2 ( ENTER ) button. be safer for your data in case the recorder is lost. •...

  • Page 30: Setting The Author Id And Work Type

    Setting the Author ID and Work Type Every file recorded on the recorder will include Setting the Work Type the Author ID and Work Type as part of its header Up to 20 Work Types can be registered and uploaded information.

  • Page 31: Verbal Comment

    Verbal Comment Verbal comments are useful to append vocal Clearing a Verbal Comment instructions while recording. It is possible to search and playback Verbal comments When playing a Verbal Comment, press using the ODMS and DSS Player software. Verbal the ERASE button. comments are also useful to give instructions to Press the + button to select [ Clear ], then transcriptionists.

  • Page 32: Index Marks

    Index marks Index marks can be placed into a file during Clearing an index mark recording or playback. Index marks are used to provide a quick and easy way to identify important Select a file in which index marks you or significant parts within the file.

  • Page 33: How To Use The Menu

    How to use the menu Press the 9 or 0 button to move to Items in menus are categorized by tabs, so select a tab first and move to a desired item to quickly set it. the tab that contains the item you want You can set each menu item as follows.
  • Page 34 How to use the menu Press the + or – button to change the Menu list setting. [Priority] File Menu [Pending] [File Lock] [Work Type] [Information] [Mic Sense] Rec Menu [Rec Mode] [VCVA] • Pressing the 0 button without pressing the [Backlight] LCD/Sound Menu OK/MENU button will cancel the settings and...

  • Page 35: Menu Items

    DSS stands for Digital Speech Standard, Sets to a file of “already edited”. a digital audio file format defined by a cooperative venture by Olympus and two File Lock other companies. DSS format files are easily editable and have a The File lock function allows you to prevent very light file size.
  • Page 36 Menu items • Since the built-in microphone is monaural, even Adjust the start/stop actuation level: if you enable [ PCM ST ] in [ Rec Mode ] the sound While the recorder is in recording mode, recorded through the built-in microphone will press the 9 or 0 button to adjust the be monaural.

  • Page 37: Lcd/Sound Menu

    Menu items Language (Lang) LCD/Sound Menu You can set the language for the recorder’s user interface. Backlight [ Čeština ] [ Dansk ] [ Deutsch ] [ English ] [ Español ] By default, the display will remain lit for about [ Français ] [ Nederlands ] [ Polski ] [ Русский...

  • Page 38: Device Menu

    Activate the playback sound of Cue and Format Review. [ Off ]: Cards that have been used in non-Olympus devices, Disables this function. or cards that are not recognized by the recorder, When [Speed] is selected: must be formatted before they can be used with the You can adjust the Cue and Review speed level recorder.

  • Page 39: Editing The Work Type Information

    Menu items Editing the Work Type information Press the + or – button on the Work Type information screen to select the Option Item, then press the OK/MENU button. Select the file for which you want to edit the Work Type information ( ☞ P.28). •...
  • Page 40 Menu items s Moving the entry column: Press the F2 ( FINISH ) button. When pressing the + button if the cursor is on • The recorder will return to the Work Type top of the Keyboard window, the cursor will information screen.

  • Page 41: Formatting The Card [Format]

    Formatting the card [Format] Cards that have been used in non-Olympus devices, Press the + or – button to select [ Start ] or cards that are not recognized by the recorder, option. must be formatted before they can be used with the recorder.
  • Page 42 Formatting the card Notes • The time required to format a card varies according to the capacity of the card to be formatted. Do not interrupt the formatting process with the following actions. Doing so may damage the data or the card. - Remove the card.

  • Page 43: Customizing The Recorder

    Customizing the recorder ❏ You can customize various settings of the recorder Device Security using the ODMS software ( ☞ P.45). You can customize / adjust / set / configure various For more details, refer to the online help for ODMS settings related to the recorder’s device lock software ( ☞...
  • Page 44 Customizing the recorder ❏ ❏ Device Folders Programmable Buttons You can customize / adjust / set / configure various You can change the functions assigned to the settings related to the recorder’s folders. Programmable Smart Buttons ( F1 , F2 , F3 buttons) and the Main Buttons ( NEW , REC , STOP , PLAY , REV Enabled: buttons).

  • Page 45: Managing Files On Your Pc

    1 GHz or higher Make sure that your computer meets the minimum Microsoft® Windows® Server 2008: requirements listed below. Please check with your 2 GHz or higher system administrator or your Olympus Professional RAM: Dealer. Microsoft® Windows® XP: Minimum requirement 256 MB or more Microsoft®...

  • Page 46: Using Online Help

    2 GB or more recognition software. Browser: • For information on the latest OS upgrades Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later compatibility, visit the Olympus Web page at http://www.olympus-global.com/en/global/ . Drive: CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive Using online help Display:...

  • Page 47: Connecting To Your Pc

    Connecting to your PC Connecting to your PC using the USB cable Boot the PC. Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC. Connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal on the bottom of the recorder. •...

  • Page 48: Disconnecting From Your Pc

    Connecting to your PC Disconnecting from your PC Windows Click [ ] on the task bar located at the lower-right corner of the screen. Click [ Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device ]. • The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used. Confirm that the record indicator light turns off before disconnecting the USB cable.

  • Page 49: Other Information

    Other information Alarm message list Message Explanation Action Charge the battery ( ☞ P.12). [Battery Low] The battery power is low. [Power Supply Error Voltage outside of the allowable limit has been Use an AC adapter compatible with the voltage Remove Power Plug] detected.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Charge the battery ( ☞ P.12). The battery power is low. Nothing appears on Turn the power on ( ☞ P.14). The recorder is turned off. the display The recorder is currently in Power Save mode. Press any button.
  • Page 51 * Supports file formats : DS2 (DSS Pro QP or DSS Pro SP), DSS (QP or SP), MP3 (256 kbps or 128 kbps), PCM (44.1 kHz/16 bit) For MP3 files created using other Olympus recorders, support may be extended to other bitrates as well.

  • Page 52: Accessories (Optional)

    Used to get crisp recordings of your own voice by s Foot Switch: RS31 reducing the effects of ambient noise. Connect to the USB docking station with DS-3500 Recommended to improve the accuracy when for hands-free transcription. using voice-recognition software.

  • Page 53: Specifications

    Specifications General points Overall frequency response 4 Recording format: 4 During recording mode (Microphone jack): DS2 (Digital Speech Standard Pro) Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) DS2 format: MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) [DSS Pro QP] 200 Hz to 7 kHz 4 Recording media: microSD, SD card (512 MB to 32 GB) [DSS Pro SP] 200 Hz to 5 kHz...
  • Page 54 • The above are the standard times, and the without notice. available recording time will vary depending on Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies the card. greatly according to the conditions of use. • Available recording time may be shorter if many...

  • Page 55: Technical Assistance And Support

    Technical assistance and support The DS-3500 is part of the Olympus Professional Dictation System. Your certified professional dealer has been fully trained on the entire Olympus Professional Dictation range, including dictation, transcription devices and software. For technical assistance and guidance relating to installation and set up, please contact your professional dealer from whom you purchased the system.
  • Page 56 OLYMPUS EUROPA HOLDING GMBH (Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. +49 (0)40-237730 (Letters) Postfach 10 49 08. 20034 Hamburg, Germany. http://www.olympus-europa.com OLYMPUS IMAGING AUSTRALIA PTY LTD. 82 Waterloo Rd, North Ryde NSW 2113, Australia TEL: (61) 2-9886-3999 http://www.olympus.com.au EN-BS0846-01...

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