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- Page 1 DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DS-3000 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS 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 2: General Precautions
For Safe And Correct Usage Thank you for purchasing the Olympus Digital Voice Recorder DS-3000. 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. - Page 3 1 remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing. AC Adapter Warning • Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify the AC adapter in any way.
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Page 4: Main Features
Main Features The DS-3000 digital voice recorder stores highly compressed DSS audio files on SmartMedia cards. The DS-3000 supports two recording modes: SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long Playback) mode ( supplied 16MB SmartMedia card can store approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes of recordings* in SP mode and approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes* in LP mode. -
Page 5: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Getting Started SmartMedia ... 6 Preparing For Recording Inserting Batteries ... 10 Replacing Batteries ... 11 Using the AC Adapter ... 11 Basic operations Recording ... 16 Microphone Sensitivity ... 21 Recording Modes ... 22 Other functions Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) ... -
Page 6: Smartmedia
When purchasing SmartMedia cards of various memory capacities, specify 3 V (3.3 V) SmartMedia cards (in memory sizes of 4, 8, 16, 32, and 64MB) for the Olympus CAMEDIA digital camera series. Notes • Commercial 5 V SmartMedia cards cannot be used. - Page 7 Write-protect SmartMedia A write-protect seal (supplied with SmartMedia card) can be attached to a SmartMedia card to guard against accidental recording, erasing, and formatting. Write-protect area Attach the write-protect seal to the write- protect area to prevent valuable data from being erased accidentally.
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Page 8: Identification Of Parts
Identification of Parts 1 Built-in microphone 2 NEW button 3 REC (Record) /SET button 4 REW (Rewind) /– button 5 FF (Fast Forward) /+ button 6 INDEX button 7 ERASE button 8 Built-in speaker 9 FOLDER/MENU button 0 STOP button ! PLAY button @ Display (LCD panel) # Record/Play indicator lamp... - Page 9 Display (LCD Panel) 1 Folder 2 Battery indicator 3 Recording date/time mark 4 Remaining memory mark 5 Total file time mark 6 Record mode 7 Alarm mark 8 Erase lock mark 9 Current file 0 Current time, elapsed time, recording time, operation guides, menu display, etc.
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Page 10: Inserting Batteries
Inserting Batteries Slide open the battery cover. Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the correct polarity. Close the battery cover completely. ································································································ Note The hour indicator will flash automatically when you insert batteries before using the recorder for the first time, or after the recorder hasn’t been used for a long time. -
Page 11: Replacing Batteries
Battery life depends on the operating environment and other conditions. Using the AC Adapter Plug the optional AC adapter (Olympus Model A321 or A322) into household power outlet and connect the power plug to the recorder’s power connector (DC 3 V) as shown in the illustration. -
Page 12: Setting Time/Date
Setting Time/Date If you have set the time and date, information as to when an audio file is recorded is stored automatically with that file. The time and date should be set to ease audio file management tasks. The time and date setting is also needed to perform the alarm playback function ( The hour indicator will flash automatically when you load batteries before using the recorder for the first time, or after the recorder hasn’t been used for a long time. - Page 13 Change Time/Date P L A Y S T O P E R A S E Press the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P.50). Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose the time/date setup screen. Press the REC/SET button.
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Page 14: Inserting And Ejecting Smartmedia Cards
• If an unformatted SmartMedia card is inserted, “FORMAT YES?” will display automatically. Format the SmartMedia card ( • Never use any SmartMedia card other than one that has been formatted on this unit or on a CAMEDIA series Olympus digital camera ( When the SmartMedia card is inserted properly, “PLEASE... - Page 15 SmartMedia inserted fully into the slot When you set the POWER/LOCK switch to the ON position, “PLEASE WAIT” flashes on the display. SmartMedia not inserted fully into the slot Bottom side of SmartMedia projecting from the slot When you set the POWER/LOCK switch to the ON position, “INSERT CARD”...
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Page 16: Recording
Recording The recorder provides three folders, A, B, and C, and each message recorded in a folder is saved as a Digital Speech Standard (DSS) file. These three folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, folder A might be used to store private information, while folder B might be dedicated to holding business information ( Four recording modes are available: new, append, overwrite, and insert. - Page 17 Notes • If you press the PLAY button during recording, recording will stop, and play will start at the beginning of the file to which you were recording. • If you press the NEW button during recording, recording will stop, and “NEW FILE” will appear on the display (as in Step 2).
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Page 18: Overwrite Recording
Recording Overwrite Recording You can overwrite a previously recorded file from any point within the file. Note that the overwritten recording will be erased. P L A Y S T O P E R A S E Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a folder. - Page 19 Notes • When you are overwriting and reach the end of the file, the recorder begins to append the additional recording. • Append recording does not erase the next previously recorded file. • Locked files cannot be overwritten ( • A SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal attached to it cannot be overwritten.
- Page 20 Recording Inserting Recording into Previous Files Additional recording can be inserted into previously recorded files. P L A Y S T O P E R A S E Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a folder. Press the FF/+ or REW/– button several times to choose the file into which you want to insert additional recording.
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Page 21: Microphone Sensitivity
Pause Insert Recording Pause Press the REC/SET button. “INSERT PAUSE” flashes on the display. Resume Insert Recording Press the REC/SET button again. Insert recording resumes. Notes • The recording time and date of the file into which recording has been inserted is updated to the time and date of when the inserted recording was recorded. -
Page 22: Recording Modes
Recording Modes You can choose between two recording modes: SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long Playback) mode. Once you choose a mode, files are recorded in the selected mode as long as you do not change the mode. The included 16MB SmartMedia card holds approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes in SP mode and approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes in LP mode. -
Page 23: Playing
Playing You can start playing a file at any point. The recorder stops automatically when it finishes playing each file. Low High P L A Y S T O P E R A S E Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a folder. -
Page 24: Playback Functions
Playing Canceling Playback Stop Press the STOP button. The playback stops at the point where the STOP button was pressed. • Press the PLAY button to resume the playback. Pause Press the PLAY button. “PLAY PAUSE” flashes on the display. Resume Playback Press the PLAY button again. - Page 25 To skip backward Press the REW/– button once while rewinding. Press the REW/– button twice while stopped. The recorder skips to and stops at the beginning of the previous file and displays the recording time and date. To continuously skip backward Continue pressing the REW/–...
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Page 26: Erasing
Erasing Erasing One File at a Time A selected file can be erased from a folder. P L A Y S T O P E R A S E Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a folder. Press the FF/+ or REW/– button several times to choose the file you want to erase. -
Page 27: Erase All Files From A Folder
Erase All Files from a Folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files ( P L A Y S T O P E R A S E Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose the folder in which you want to erase all files. - Page 28 Erasing To Partially Erase a File You can erase a selected part of a file. P L A Y S T O P E R A S E Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a folder. Press the FF/+ or REW/– button several times to choose the file into which you want to erase a part.
- Page 29 Press the ERASE button once again where you want to stop erasing. The erase starting point (time) set in step 3 and the ending point (time) set in this step appear on the display for 8 seconds alternately. Press the ERASE button once again.
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Page 30: Using The Variable Control Voice Actuator (Vcva)
Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset volume, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops. Particularly helpful for extended recording, the VCVA not only conserves memory by turning off recording during silent periods, but also makes playback more efficient and convenient. -
Page 31: Locking Files
Locking Files Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased. Locked files are not erased when you choose to erase all files from a folder ( P L A Y S T O P 2,4,6 E R A S E Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a folder. -
Page 32: Index Marks
Index Marks Index marks can be incorporated into a file during recording or playback to make it easy to locate interesting information. Index marks enable faster access to important information by pressing the FF/+ or REW/– button ( P L A Y S T O P E R A S E P L A Y... -
Page 33: System Sounds
System Sounds The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may be turned off. P L A Y S T O P E R A S E Press the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second or longer. -
Page 34: Alarm Playback Function
Alarm Playback Function The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file by pressing any button when the alarm tone sounds. P L A Y S T O P 2,4,6 E R A S E Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a folder. - Page 35 9,11 P L A Y S T O P 8,10 E R A S E Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to set the hour. Press the REC/SET button to accept the hour. The minute indicator flashes. Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to set the minute.
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Page 36: Moving Files Across
Moving Files Across Folders A recorded file can be transferred from one folder to another. The file is added at the end of existing files in the destination folder. P L A Y S T O P E R A S E 1,4,5 File to transfer FOLDER A... - Page 37 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose a destination folder. Press the REC/SET button to accept the chosen destination folder. The file is moved. ································································································ Notes • If the destination folder is full (a maximum of 199 files), “FOLDER FULL” appears on the display and files cannot be transferred to it.
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Page 38: Assigning Folder Names
Assigning Folder Names The three folders can each be assigned a name of up to eight characters. The recorder comes with the following preset folder names: Folder A : FOLDER A Folder B : FOLDER B Folder C : FOLDER C 3,5,7 P L A Y S T O P... - Page 39 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose characters. Available characters are 0 to 9, A to Z, and space. REC button: To input the selected character and advance the input position. NEW button: Acts as a backspace. ERASE button: To delete the flashing character.
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Page 40: Setting Priority Levels
Setting Priority Levels You can set a priority level for each file. You can choose between “HIGH” and “NORMAL.” The default is NORMAL. To Set a Priority Level for an Existing File P L A Y S T O P E R A S E Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a folder. - Page 41 To Set a Priority for a New File P L A Y S T O P E R A S E Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a folder. Press the NEW button. A new file is created. Press the INDEX button for longer than 1 second.
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Page 42: Setting Job Data
Setting Job Data You may record the name of the person who made the recording (Author ID) and code name for classification (Work Type) for each file automatically when recording is done. Using the supplied DSS Player, importing a Job Data list (a list of these Author IDs and Work Types made on a PC) to the recorder saves you the bother of entering the IDs or Types. - Page 43 Press the REC/SET button. The current MANUAL AUTHOR ID appears on the display with the first character flashing. Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose characters. Available characters are 0 to 9, A to Z, and space. REC button: To input the selected character and advance the input position.
- Page 44 Setting Job Data Setting a Work Type 3,5,7 P L A Y S T O P 2,4,6 E R A S E Type List Type 1 Type 2 Type 3 MANUAL Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU button for more than 1 second to open the menu ( Press the FF/+ or REW/–...
- Page 45 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose characters. Available characters are 0 to 9, A to Z, and space. REC button: To input the selected character and advance the input position. NEW button: Acts as a backspace. ERASE button: To delete the flashing character.
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Page 46: Formatting Smartmedia
Formatting prepares SmartMedia cards for recording. SmartMedia cards that have been used on non-Olympus devices, or that can’t be accessed by this unit, require formatting. The SmartMedia card that comes with this unit and Olympus SmartMedia cards are preformatted and can be used immediately following purchase. -
Page 47: Transferring Data To A Pc
SmartMedia will be stored in the A folder. Never use any SmartMedia card other than one that has been formatted with this unit or with a CAMEDIA series Olympus digital camera. Other SmartMedia cards may not perform as expected. Transferring Data... -
Page 48: Other Information Dealer Option Items
Dealer Option Items Some additional options can be set by your Professional Olympus dictation dealer. For details on the functions and operation of this optional accessory, consult the dealer from whom you purchased the recorder. Hold All operation buttons are disabled. This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket. -
Page 49: Training Your Pc For Voice Recognition
Training your PC for Voice Recognition When you use voice-recognition software such as IBM ViaVoice, it is recommended that you set the recorder to PC microphone and have the software learn the characteristics of the speaker’s voice and the recorder’s built-in microphone to maximize the accuracy of voice recognition. Earphone jack P L A Y S T O P... -
Page 50: Menu List
Menu List Press the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second or longer AUTHOR ID Author ID setting (P.42) WORK TYPE Work Type setting (P.44) Record mode setting (P.22), selection REC MODE between SP and LP modes Locking files setting (P.31), selection LOCK between ON (locked) and OFF (unlocked) Alarm playback setting (P.34), selection... -
Page 51: Alarm Message List
Alarm Message List Message Meaning Low battery BATTERY LOW power Write-protected CARD LOCK Incompatible CARD ERROR SmartMedia SmartMedia EJECT ERROR ejection error Folder full FOLDER FULL Formatting error FORMAT ERROR Index full INDEX FULL No card INSERT CARD Erase-locked LOCK ON Zero remaining MEMORY FULL memory... -
Page 52: Troubleshooting
CONF mode and try again P.21) Erase unnecessary index marks P.32). Remove the seal P.7) Unlock the file ( P.31). Use the Olympus A321 (for US, Canada) or A322 (for Europe except U.K) AC adapter (Oprional). Set the POWER/LOCK switch to OFF. -
Page 53: Specifications
Specifications Recording format DSS (Digital Speech Standard) Recording media 3 V (3.3 V) SmartMedia cards (4 to 64MB) Card format SSFDC Forum-compliant SmartMedia format Input level –70 dBv Sampling frequency SP mode:12 kHz LP mode: 8 kHz Overall frequency response SP mode:300 to 5,000 Hz LP mode: 300 to 3,000 Hz Recording time SP mode:2 hours 35 minutes... -
Page 54: Accessories (Optional)
Accessories (optional) SmartMedia cards of 4, 8, 16, 32, and 64MB:M-4/8/16/32/64 Olympus CAMEDIA digital camera series 3 V (3.3 V) SmartMedia memory cards can be used. PC card adapter:MA-2E Allows files to be transferred to a PC that has a PC card slot or PC card drive. -
Page 55: Technical Assistance And Support
Technical Assistance And Support The following are for only technical questions and support about OLYMPUS DSS player. Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada distec@olympus.com Technical Hotline Number in Europe... - Page 56 Cet apparail numerique ne depasse pas limits de Categorie B pour les emissions de gruit radio emanant d’appareils numeriques, tel que prevu dans les Reglements sur l’Interference Radio du Department Canadian des Communications. DS-3000 DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. 800-622-6372 DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Tested To Comply...
- Page 57 (Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. 040-237730 (Letters) Postfach 10 49 08. 20034 Hamburg. Germany. 2-8 Honduras Street, London EC1Y 0TX, United Kingdom, Tel. 020-7253-2772 http://www.olympus.com “CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, enviroment and customer protection.