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-3000. 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 ● The DS-3000 digital voice recorder storeshighly compressed DSS audio files onSmartMedia cards. ● T h e D S - 3 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.22). The supplied 16MB SmartMedia card can storeapproximately 2 hours an...
Page 5 - Table of Contents; Getting Started; Inserting and Ejecting; Basic operations; Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator; 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 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 s n e e d e...
Page 7 - Write-protect SmartMedia
7 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 e m o v e ...
Page 9 - Current file number
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 C u r r e n t t i m e , e l a p s e d t i m e ,recording time, operation guides,menu display, etc. ! D a t e , 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
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 - Inserting and Ejecting SmartMedia cards; Inserting SmartMedia cards; Insert the SmartMedia card into the slot as shown below.
12 Inserting and Ejecting SmartMedia cards Inserting and Ejecting SmartMedia cards 1 Insert the SmartMedia in thecorrect direction. Push the SmartMedia card fully intoposition. 2 Set the POWER/LOCK switch toON. The display appears. .......................................................................
Page 13 - Ejecting SmartMedia cards; The display disappears.; Raise the SmartMedia ejection switch.; Pull the SmartMedia card out with your fingers.; Attention; • SmartMedia cards are precision devices.; If a SmartMedia card gets dirty,; • SmartMedia cards may be vulnerable to
13 Inserting and Ejecting SmartMedia cards 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 SmartMedi...
Page 14 - This completes the time setup procedure.
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 storedautomatically 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...
Page 16 - New 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 to distinguish the kindof recording; for example, folder A might be used to store private information,...
Page 17 - Pause Recording; Pause; Press the REC/SET button while recording.; Resume Recording; Recording will resume at the point of; Append recording; Note
17 Recording Notes • If you press the PLAY button during recording, recording will stop, and play will start at thebeginning of the file to which you were recording. • If you press the NEW button during recording, recording will stop, and “NEW FILE” will appear onthe display (as in Step 2). • A beep...
Page 18 - Overwrite Recording; The record/play indicator lamp glows red.
18 Recording Recording Overwrite Recording You can overwrite a previously recorded file from any point within the file.Note that the overwritten recordings will be erased. 1 Press the FOLDER/MENU buttonto choose a folder. 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– buttonseveral times to choose the fileinto which you...
Page 20 - Insert Recording
20 Insert Recording Additional recordings can be inserted into previously recorded files. 1 Press the FOLDER/MENU button tochoose a folder. 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– buttonseveral times to choose the file intowhich you want to insert additionalrecording. See “To fast-forward,” “To skip,” and “Torewi...
Page 21 - Pause Insert Recording; “INSERT PAUSE” flashes on the display.; Resume Insert Recording; Insert recording resumes.
21 Recording/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 insert...
Page 22 - The recording mode setup process begins.
22 Recording Modes You can choose between two recording modes: SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (LongPlayback) mode. Once you choose a mode, files are recorded in the selected mode as long as youdo not change the mode.The included 16MB SmartMedia card holds approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes in ...
Page 23 - Playing; The record/play indicator lamp glows green.; MIN MAX
23 Playing Playing You can start playing a file at any point. The recorder stops automatically when it finishes playingeach file. 1 Press the FOLDER/MENU button tochoose a folder. 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– buttonseveral times to choose the file thatyou want to play. See “To fast-forward,” “To skip,”...
Page 24 - Canceling Playback; Playback Functions
24 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. Playback Functions To fas...
Page 26 - Erasing One File at a Time; A selected file can be erased from a folder.; Press the ERASE button.; File numbers are incremented automatically.
26 Erasing Erasing One File at a Time A selected file can be erased from a folder. 1 Press the FOLDER/MENU buttonto choose a folder. 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– buttonseveral times to choose the fileyou want to erase. See “To fast-forward,” “To skip,” and “Torewind” on page 24. 3 Press the ERASE butto...
Page 27 - Erase All Files from a Folder; Press the ERASE button again.; Locked files are reassigned file numbers in ascending order.
27 Erasing Erase All Files from a Folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files ( ☞ P.31). 1 Press the FOLDER/MENU buttonto choose the folder in which youwant to erase all files. 2 Press the ERASE button for 3seconds or longer. “ALL ERASE?” flashes on the display...
Page 28 - To Partially Erase a File; You can erase a selected part of a file.
28 Erasing Erasing To Partially Erase a File You can erase a selected part of a file. 1 Press the FOLDER/MENU button tochoose a folder. 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– buttonseveral times to choose the file intowhich you want to erase a part. See “To fast-forward,” “To skip,” and “Torewind” on page 24. 3 ...
Page 30 - Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA); Low
30 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 31 - Locking Files; The file locking setup process begins.; Press the STOP button to close the menu.
31 Locking Files Locking Files 1 Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose afolder. 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button several times tochoose the file you want to lock. 3 Press the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 secondor longer. The menu opens ( ☞ P.50). 4 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button until“LOCK” flashes on ...
Page 32 - Setting an Index Mark; See “Playback Functions” on pages 24 and 25.
32 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 markyou want to clear ( ☞ P.23). 2 Hold the FF/+ or REW/– button tocho...
Page 33 - System Sounds; The system sound setup process begins.
33 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 FOLDER/MENU buttonfor 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( ☞ P.50). 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– buttonuntil “BEEP” flashes on thedisplay. 3 Press the R...
Page 34 - Alarm Playback Function; The alarm playback setup process begins.
34 Alarm Playback Function Alarm Playback Function 1 Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose afolder. 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose thefile to be played when the alarm sounds. 3 Press the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 secondor longer. The menu opens ( ☞ P.50). 4 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button...
Page 35 - The minute indicator flashes.
35 8 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to set the hour. 9 Press the REC/SET button toaccept the hour. The minute indicator flashes. 10 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to set theminute. 11 Press the REC/SET button to accept theminute. 12 Press the STOP button to close the menu. An alarm tone will sound a...
Page 36 - Before transfer
36 Moving Files Across Folders 1 Press the FOLDER/MENU button tochoose a folder. 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– buttonseveral time to choose the file youwant to move. 3 Press the PLAY button to play thefile. 4 Press the FOLDER/MENU buttonwhile playing the file. “INSERT REC?” appears on the display. 5 Pre...
Page 38 - Assigning Folder Names; FOLDER A : Folder A FOLDER B : Folder B; Example
38 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 FOLDER/MENU buttonfor 1 second or longer. The menu...
Page 39 - To delete the flashing character.
39 Assigning Folder Names 6 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choosecharacters. Available characters are 0 to 9, A to Z, and space.REC button: To input the selected character andadvance the input position. NEW button: Acts as a backspace. ERASE button: To delete the flashing character. INDEX button:...
Page 40 - Setting Priority Levels; “PRIORITY NORMAL” is displayed.; To Set a Priority Level for an Existing File
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. 1 Press the FOLDER/MENU button tochoose a folder. 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– buttonseveral times to choose the file toset a priority level. ...
Page 41 - Press the NEW button.; A new file is created.; To Set a Priority for a New File
41 Setting Priority Levels 1 Press the FOLDER/MENU button tochoose a folder. 2 Press the NEW button. A new file is created. 3 Press the INDEX button for longerthan 1 second. “PRIORITY NORMAL” is displayed. 4 Press the INDEX button to choosebetween “HIGH” and “NORMAL.” 5 Press the REC/SET button toac...
Page 42 - “AUTHOR ID” appears on the display.; Setting an Author ID; ID List
42 Setting Job Data You may record the name of the person who made the recording (Author ID) and code name forclassification (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 WorkTypes made on a PC)...
Page 44 - Setting a Work Type; Type List
44 Setting Job Data Setting Job Data Setting a Work Type 1 Press and hold the FOLDER/MENUbutton for more than 1 second toopen the menu ( ☞ P. 50). 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– buttonuntil “WORK TYPE” appears on thedisplay. 3 Press the REC/SET button. The Work Type currently assigned to therecorder appe...
Page 46 - The formatting process is selected.
46 Formatting SmartMedia 1 Press the FOLDER/MENU buttonfor 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( ☞ P.50). 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button until“FORMAT” flashes on the display. 3 Press the REC/SET button. The formatting process is selected. 4 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button tochoose “YES?”. 5 Press th...
Page 47 - Tip
47 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). • After formatting a SmartMedia card, the display wil...
Page 48 - Reset; Dealer Option Items; Hold
48 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 49 - Training your PC for Voice Recognition
49 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-in microphone to maximize the accuracy o...
Page 51 - Meaning; Explanation; Message
51 Alarm Message List Meaning Low batterypowerWrite-protected IncompatibleSmartMediaSmartMediaejection error Folder full Formatting error Index full No card Erase-locked Zero remainingmemory No filePriority cannot beset for the file.Unrecordable File cannot betransferred PC microphoneindicator Actio...
Page 52 - Troubleshooting; Probable cause; Symptom; Action
52 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 write-protect sea...
Page 53 - Specifications; * Specifications and design are subject to
53 Specifications Specifications Recording format DSS (Digital Speech Standard) Recording media 3 V (3.3 V) SmartMedia cards(4 to 128MB) 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 54 - * Use these accessories with the PA3 plug
54 Accessories (optional) Accessories (optional) SmartMedia cards of 8, 16, 32, 64 and128MB:M-8/16/32/64/128 Olympus CAMEDIA digital camera series 3 V(3.3 V) SmartMedia memory cards can beused. PC card adapter:MA-2E Allows files to be transferred to a PC that hasa PC card slot or PC card drive. Flas...
Page 55 - Technical Assistance And Support; available for Greece, Croatia, Hungary and the rest of Europe
55 Technical Assistance And Support DS-3000 is part of the Olympus Professional Dictation System. Your dealer is trained to troubleshootand fix many common problems that you may be having with this system. If you encounter problemswith use of DS-3000, we recommend that you contact your Olympus Profe...
Page 56 - Declaration of Conformity; DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER; Canadian RFI
56 Declaration of Conformity Model Number: DS-3000 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 ...
