Page 2 - • The warning symbols indicate important; General Precautions; Avoid strong vibrations or shocks.
2 For Safe AndCorrect Usage Thank you for purchasing the OlympusDigital Voice Recorder DS-2000. Beforeusing your new recorder, read this manualcarefully to ensure that you know how tooperate it safely and correctly. Keep thismanual in an easily accessible location forfuture reference. • The warning ...
Page 3 - Batteries; AC Adapter; Warning; do not touch any of the exposed parts
3 Batteries Warning • Batteries should never be exposed to f l a m e , h e a t e d , s h o r t - c i r c u i t e d o rdisassembled. • Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeablebatteries. • Never use any battery with a torn or cracked outer cover. • K e e p b a t t e r...
Page 4 - Main Features
4 Main Features ● The DS-2000 digital voice recorder storeshighly compressed DSS audio files onSmartMedia cards. ● T h e D S - 2 0 0 0 s u p p o r t s t w o r e c o r d i n gmodes: SP (Standard Playback) mode andLP (Long Playback) mode ( → P.18). The included 8MB SmartMedia card recordsapproximately...
Page 5 - Table of Contents; Getting Started; Inserting and Ejecting; Basic operations; Using the Variable Control; Other Information
5 Table of Contents Getting Started SmartMedia ................................................ 6 Identification of Parts ................................. 8 Preparing For Recording Inserting Batteries .................................... 10 Replacing Batteries .................................. 11 ...
Page 6 - Notes; Memory Size; Audio Recording Format
6 SmartMedia SmartMedia What is SmartMedia? SmartMedia is a type of removable IC memorycard. With more memory than a floppy disk,SmartMedia cards facilitate data exchangewith personal computers, and can be used tostore data. Optional SmartMedia cards area v a i l a b l e t o a d d c a p a c i t y a ...
Page 7 - Write-protect SmartMedia
7 SmartMedia Write-protect SmartMedia A write-protect seal (supplied with SmartMediacard) can be attached to a SmartMedia cardto guard against accidental recording, erasing,and formatting. Attach the write-protect seal to the write-protectarea to prevent valuable data from beingerased accidentally.R...
Page 10 - Slide open the battery cover.
10 Inserting Batteries 1 Slide open the battery cover. 2 Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing thecorrect polarity. 3 Close the battery cover completely. Inserting Batteries
Page 11 - Replacing Batteries; appears on the display, replace; Using the AC Adapter; • Always stop recording before connection
11 Replacing Batteries The battery indicator on the display changesas the batteries lose power. → → → When the batteries are too weak, the recordershuts down and “BATTERY LOW” appears onthe display.When appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible. AAA alkalinebatteries* are rec...
Page 12 - Insert the SmartMedia in the correct direction.; Push the SmartMedia card fully into position.; Inserting SmartMedia cards; Insert the SmartMedia card into the slot as shown below.
12 Inserting and Ejecting SmartMedia cards 1 Insert the SmartMedia in the correct direction. Push the SmartMedia card fully into position. 2 Set the POWER/LOCK switch toON. The display appears. ································································································ Notes • I...
Page 13 - Ejecting SmartMedia cards; The display disappears.; Raise the SmartMedia ejection switch.; Pull the SmartMedia card out with your fingers.; Attention
13 Ejecting SmartMedia cards 1 Set the POWER/LOCK switch to OFF. The display disappears. 2 Raise the SmartMedia ejection switch. Pull the SmartMedia card out with your fingers. ····································································· The SmartMedia ejection switch won’t workif the POWER...
Page 15 - Note
15 Setting T ime/Date Note If you press the STOP button during the setupoperation, the clock will use the items that were setto that point.
Page 16 - Press the STOP button to stop recording.
16 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 todistinguish the kind of recording; for example, folder A might be used to store private information,...
Page 17 - Pause Recording; Pause
17 Pause Recording Pause Press the REC button while recording. ➥ “REC PAUSE” will flash on the display. Resume Recording Press the REC button again. ➥ Recording will resume at the point of interruption. Note The recorder stops when it has been left paused for10 minutes or longer. Listening While Aud...
Page 18 - Recording Modes; Press the MENU button.; The recording mode setup process begins.; Press the PLAY button.; The recording mode setup process ends.; Press the STOP button to close the menu.
18 Recording Modes Recording Modes You can choose between two recording modes: SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (LongPlayback) mode.The included 8MB SmartMedia card holds approximately 1 hours and 15 minutes in SP mode andapproximately 2 hours and 45 minutes in LP mode. MENU INDEX REC STOP ERASE 5...
Page 19 - The record/play indicator lamp glows green.; Low High
19 Playing 1 Press the FOLDER button tochoose a folder. 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button tochoose the file that you want toplay*. The time and date when the file wasrecorded are displayed. 3 Press the PLAY button to startplayback. The record/play indicator lamp glows green. 4 Adjust the VOLUME contr...
Page 20 - Canceling Playback; Playback Functions
20 Playing Canceling Playback Stop Press the STOP button. ➥ The recorder returns to the beginning of the file being played. 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 r...
Page 21 - Canceling a Cue; • If an index mark is encountered in the middle; Canceling the Review
21 Cue (Fast Forward While Playing) Hold the FF/+ button while playing a file.• The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file. Continue pressing the FF/+ buttonto proceed with the cue from the beginningof the next file. • If an index mark is encountered in the middle of the file, the record...
Page 22 - Erasing One File at a Time; A selected file can be erased from a folder.; Press the ERASE button.
22 Erasing Erasing One File at a Time A selected file can be erased from a folder. 1 Press the FOLDER button tochoose a folder. 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button tochoose the file you want to erase. 3 Press the ERASE button. “FILE ERASE?” flashes on the displayfor 8 seconds. 4 Press the ERASE button ...
Page 23 - Erase All Files from a Folder; Press the ERASE button again.
23 Erase All Files from a Folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files ( → P.27). 1 Press the FOLDER button tochoose the folder in which youwant to erase all files. 2 Press the ERASE button for 3seconds or longer. “ALL ERASE?” flashes on the display for 8seconds...
Page 24 - Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA); Low
24 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset volume, the built-in VariableControl Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops.Particularly helpful for extended recording, the VCVA not only c...
Page 25 - The record/play indicator lamp glows red.; Pause Insert Recording; Resume Insert Recording; Press the PLAY button again.
25 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose thefile into which you want to insert additionalrecordings. 3 Press the PLAY button to start playback. 4 Press the PLAY button at the point where youwant to insert a recording. Playback pauses. 5 Press the RE...
Page 26 - Setting an Index Mark; The index mark is erased.
26 Index Marks Setting an Index Mark 1 Press the INDEX button duringrecording or playback to set anindex mark. An index mark is set and the index numberappears on the display. Clearing an Index Mark 1 Play the file with the index mark you want toclear. 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose thei...
Page 27 - Locking Files; Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder.; The file locking setup process begins.
27 Locking Files Locking Files 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose thefile you want to lock. 3 Press the MENU button. The menu opens ( → P.38). 4 Press the FF/+ or REW/– buttonto open the locking screen. 5 Press the PLAY button. The file locking s...
Page 28 - Alarm Playback Function; The alarm playback setup process begins.
28 Alarm Playback Function Alarm Playback Function 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose thefile to be played when the alarm sounds. 3 Press the MENU button. The menu opens ( → P.38). 4 Press the FF/+ or REW/– buttonto open the alarm playback setups...
Page 29 - The minute indicator flashes.; Press the PLAY button to accept the minute.
29 8 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to set thehour. 9 Press the PLAY button toaccept the hour. The minute indicator flashes. 10 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to set theminute. 11 Press the PLAY button to accept the minute. 12 Press the STOP button to close the menu. An alarm tone will sound at the ...
Page 30 - System Sounds; The system sound setup process begins.
30 System Sounds System Sounds The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may beturned off. 1 Press the MENU button. The menu opens ( → P.38). 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button toopen the system sound setupscreen. 3 Press the PLAY button. The system soun...
Page 31 - The file is transferred.; Before transfer
31 Moving Files Across Folders Moving Files AcrossFolders A recorded file can be transferred from onefolder to another.The file is added at the end of existing filesin the destination folder. 1 Choose the file you want totransfer and press the PLAYbutton to play it. 2 Press the FOLDER button whileth...
Page 32 - Assigning Folder Names; FOLDER A : Folder A FOLDER B : Folder B; The folder name setup process begins.; Example
32 Assigning Folder Names Assigning Folder Names The three folders can each be assigned a name ofup to eight characters.The recorder comes with the following preset foldernames: FOLDER A : Folder A FOLDER B : Folder B FOLDER C : Folder C 1 Press the MENU button. The menu opens ( → P.38). 2 Press the...
Page 34 - The formatting process is selected.
34 Formatting SmartMedia 1 Press the MENU button. The menu opens ( → P.38). 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button toopen the FORMAT screen. 3 Press the PLAY button. The formatting process is selected. 4 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button tochoose “YES?”. 5 Press the PLAY button again. Formatting begins and a...
Page 35 - Tip
35 T ransferring Data to a PC Transferring Datato a PC Notes • When a SmartMedia card is formatted, all the stored data, including locked files, is erased. • A SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal attached to it cannot be formatted ( → P.7). • If an unformatted SmartMedia card is inserted, “FOR...
Page 36 - Reset; Hold
36 Reset If the display or the recorder acts strangely,lightly press the reset button in the batterycompartment with the tip of a ballpoint pen ora similar object. Notes • Do not use a sharp object such as a needle.• T h e t i m e / d a t e s e t u p p r o c e s s l a u n c h e s automatically when ...
Page 37 - Training your PC for Voice Recognition; Speak into the recorder’s microphone.
37 T raining your PC for V oice Recognition Training your PC for Voice Recognition When you use voice-recognition software such as IBM ViaVoice, it is recommended that you setthe recorder to PC microphone and have the software learn the characteristics of the speaker’svoice and the recorder’s built-...
Page 38 - Menu List; Press the
38 Menu List Menu List REC MODE Press the MENU button LOCK ALARM TIME & DATE FOLDER NAME FORMAT BEEP : Press the FF /+ or REW/– button Record mode setting (P.18), selection between SP and LP modes Locking files setting (P.27), selection between ON (locked) and OFF (unlocked) Alarm playback setti...
Page 39 - Meaning
39 Alarm Message List Meaning Low batterypower Write-protected IncompatibleSmartMedia SmartMediaejection errorFolder full Formatting error Index full No card Erase-locked Zero remainingmemory No file Unrecordable File cannot betransferred PC microphoneindicator Action Replace with new batteries( → P...
Page 40 - Troubleshooting; Probable cause; Symptom; Action
40 T roubleshooting Troubleshooting Probable cause The batteries are not loaded properly.The batteries are dead.The POWER/LOCK switch is set to OFF. If none of these suggestions worksThe recorder is in HOLD mode. The SmartMedia card is not formatted. The batteries are dead.The SmartMedia card has a ...
Page 41 - Specifications; * Specifications and design are subject to
41 Specifications Specifications Recording format DSS (Digital Speech Standard) Recording media 3 V (3.3 V) SmartMedia cards(4 to 64MB) Card format SSFDC Forum-compliantSmartMedia format Input level –70 dBv Sampling frequency SP mode:12 kHzLP mode: 8 kHz Overall frequency response SP mode: 300 to 5,...
Page 42 - * Use these accessories with the PA3 plug
42 Accessories (optional) Accessories (optional) SmartMedia cards of 4, 8, 16, 32, and64MB:M-4/8/16/32/64Olympus CAMEDIA digital camera series 3 V(3.3 V) SmartMedia memory cards can beused. PC card adapter:MA-2EAllows files to be transferred to a PC that hasa PC card slot or PC card drive. FlashPath...
Page 43 - Technical Assistance And Support
43 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 Canada1-888-553-4448 ◆ User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and [email protected] ◆ Technical Hotline Number in EuropeToll fre...
Page 44 - Declaration of Conformity; FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE; Canadian RFI
Declaration of Conformity Model Number: DS-2000 Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Telephone Number: 800-622-6372 This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the...
