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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
DS-2000
ONLINE
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 DS-2000 ONLINE 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...
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Page 2: General Precautions
For Safe And Correct Usage Thank you for purchasing the Olympus Digital Voice Recorder DS-2000. 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 1remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and; 2call 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 G The DS-2000 digital voice recorder stores highly compressed DSS audio files on SmartMedia cards. G The DS-2000 supports two recording modes: SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long Playback) mode ( P.22). The included 16MB SmartMedia card records approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes* 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
3 V (3.3 V) SmartMedia cards (in memory sizes of 4, 8, 16, 32, 64 and 128MB) for the Olympus CAMEDIA digital camera series. Notes • Commercial 5 V SmartMedia cards cannot be used. • This product is compatible with SmartMedia cards that have the copyright protection ID feature, and with SmartMedia cards without the ID feature. - 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 FOLDER button 3 PLAY button 4 REW (Rewind) /– button 5 FF (Fast Forward) /+ button 6 INDEX button 7 ERASE button 8 Built-in speaker 9 MENU button 0 STOP button ! REC (Record) button @ Display (LCD panel) # Record/Play indicator lamp $ VOLUME control... - 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. -
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: Inserting And Ejecting Smartmedia Cards
Format the SmartMedia card ( P.38). • Never use any SmartMedia card other than one that has been formatted on this unit or on a CAMEDIA series Olympus digital camera ( P.6). When the SmartMedia card is inserted properly, “PLEASE... - Page 13 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 14: 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 ( P.32, 33). Time/Date Screen Hour Month... - Page 15 Notes • If you press the STOP button during the setup operation, the clock will use the items that were set to that point. • Each press of the FOLDER button during setting toggles the display between the 12-hour and 24- hour system.
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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 ( P.36, 37). - Page 17 Notes • A beep will sound when remaining recording time reaches 60 seconds, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds while recording. • “MEMORY FULL” or “FOLDER FULL” will be displayed when the memory or file capacity is full. Delete any unnecessary files before recording any further( P.26) or transfer voice files to your computer using DSS Player Software.
- Page 18 Recording Overwrite Recording You can overwrite a previously recorded file from any point within the file. Note that the overwritten recordings will be erased. R E C S T O P E R A S E Press the FOLDER 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 ( P.30, 31). •...
- Page 20 Recording Insert Recording Additional recordings can be inserted into previously recorded files. R E C S T O P E R A S E Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose the file into which you want to insert additional recordings.
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Page 21: Microphone Sensitivity
Pause Insert Recording Pause Press the PLAY button. ➥ “INSERT PAUSE” flashes on the display. Resume Insert Recording Press the PLAY 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. MIN MAX R E C S T O P E R A S E Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. Press the FF/+ or REW/–... -
Page 24: Playback Functions
Playing Canceling Playback Pause Press the PLAY button. ➥ “PLAY PAUSE” flashes on the display. Resume Playback Press the PLAY button again. ➥ Playback will resume at the point of interruption. Note The recorder stops when it has been left paused for 10 minutes or longer. - 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 file, and the recording date/time flash for 2 seconds and then are displayed.
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Page 26: Erasing
Erasing Erasing One File at a Time A selected file can be erased from a folder. R E C S T O P E R A S E Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose the file you want to erase. - Page 27 Erase All Files from a Folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files ( P.30, 31). R E C S T O P E R A S E Press the FOLDER button to choose the folder in which you want to erase all files.
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Page 28: Using The Variable Control
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 29: 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. R E C S T O P E R A S E R E C... -
Page 30: 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.27). R E C S T O P 2,4,6 E R A S E Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. - Page 31 R E C S T O P E R A S E Press the PLAY button to complete the setup screen. If you select ON, the lock mark appears on the display. Press the STOP button to close the menu. Notes •...
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Page 32: Alarm Playback Function
Alarm Playback Function The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre-set time. R E C S T O P E R A S E Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose the file to be played when the alarm sounds. - Page 33 9,11 R E C S T O P 8,10 E R A S E Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to set the hour. Press the PLAY button to accept the hour. The minute indicator flashes. Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to set the minute.
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Page 34: System Sounds
System Sounds The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may be turned off. R E C S T O P E R A S E Press the MENU button. The menu opens ( P.42). Press the FF/+ or REW/–... -
Page 35: Moving Files Across Folders
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. R E C S T O P E R A S E File to transfer FOLDER A FOLDER B... -
Page 36: 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 C : Folder C R E C S T O P E R A S E FOLDER B : Folder B Press the MENU button. - Page 37 R E C S T O P E R A S E Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose characters. Available characters are 0 to 9, A to Z, and space. PLAY button: To input the selected character and advance the input position.
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Page 38: 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 39: Transferring Data To A Pc
• If an unformatted SmartMedia card is inserted, “FORMAT YES?” will display automatically. 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 40: Hold
Hold Setting the HOLD switch to the HOLD position. If you set the recorder to HOLD status by sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow, the current conditions will be preserved, and all buttons and switches except the HOLD switch will be disabled. -
Page 41: 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 R E C S T O P... -
Page 42: Menu List
Menu List Press the MENU button Record mode setting (P.22), selection between SP and LP modes REC MODE Locking files setting (P.30), selection between ON (locked) and LOCK OFF (unlocked) Alarm playback setting (P.32), selection between ON (enabled) ALARM and OFF (disabled) System sounds setting (P.34), selection between ON (enabled) BEEP and OFF (disabled) -
Page 43: 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 44: Troubleshooting
CONF mode and try again. Erase unnecessary index marks ( P.29). Remove the seal. Unlock the file ( P.30, 31). Use the Olympus A321 (for US, Canada) or A322 (for Europe except U.K) AC adapter (Oprional). Set the POWER/LOCK switch to... -
Page 45: Specifications
Specifications Recording format DSS (Digital Speech Standard) Recording media 3 V (3.3 V) SmartMedia cards (4 to 128MB) 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 47: Technical Assistance And Support
Technical Assistance And Support The following are for only technical questions and support about OLYMPUS recorder and software. N Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 N User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada distec@olympus.com N Technical Hotline Number in Europe... - Page 48 Europäischen Bestimmungen für Betriebssicherheit und Umweltschutz. http://www.olympus.com DS-2000 DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. 800-622-6372 Il marchio “CE” indica che questo prodotto è conforme alle norme della comunità europea per quanto riguarda la sicurezza, la salute, l’ambiente e la protezione del...
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