Olympus DS-3500 - Manual

5 EN Safety precautions • Avoid recording or playing back near cellular phones or other wireless equipment, as they may cause interference and noise. If you experience noise, move to another place, or move the recorder further away from such equipment. • Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol a...

7 EN 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 a...

8 1 EN Main features Main features s Supports two types of memory: SD card and microSD card. s Three Programmable smart buttons F1,F2 and F3 ( ☞ P.43). s Supports 3 file formats: PCM (44.1 kHz/16 bit), MP3 (256 kbps or 128 kbps) and DS2 (DSS Pro QP or DSS Pro SP) (DSS) ( ☞ P.35). s Data encryption f...

9 1 EN 9 0 & 12 3 8 q = - ) ( * w $ !@ ^ % # 4 567 Id entific a tion of par ts Identification of parts 1 SD card slot 2 Built-in microphone 3 NEW button 4 REC button 5 STOP button 6 PLAY button 7 REV button 8 ERASE button 9 Record indicator light 0 Display (LCD panel) ! + (Volume) button @ Fast ...

11 1 EN In se rt in g th e ba tt e ry 1 2 3 Inserting the battery This recorder uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus (LI-42B). Do not use any other type of battery. 1 Lightly press down on the battery cover release button, then open the battery cover, as shown in the illustration below. 2...

12 1 EN Ch a rg in g t h e ba tt e ry Af ter loading the batter y into the recorder, you can charge it by connecting the USB cable to the recorder. Fully charge the batter y (approx. 2 hours 30 minutes) before use. Charging the battery Notes • Charge the batter y frequently during the first period o...

13 1 EN Ch a rg in g t h e ba tt e ry/ Po wer s u p p ly f ro m USB ca b le Charging the battery Use the USB cable when recording for extended period of time. 1 Verify that the recorder is in stop mode. 2 Connect the USB cable to the recorder while pressing the OK/MENU button. Power supply from USB ...

14 1 EN Tu rn in g on /o ff t h e re co rd e r/ HO LD A HOLD If you set the recorder to HOLD mode, the running conditions will be preserved, and all buttons will be disabled. This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket. This mode can also prevent you from accidental...

15 1 EN Memory c a rd This recorder uses two types of memor y cards: a microSD card as internal memor y, and an SD card as additional memor y. You can remove the content recorded in both the cards safely in case of malfunction of the recorder. Compatible cards The recorder supports memor y card capa...

16 1 EN M e m o ry c a rd / S e tt in g tim e a n d da te Memory card If you set the time and date beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file. Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management. When you use the recorder for the first...

17 1 EN Se tt in g tim e a n d da te Setting time and date 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the item to set. Select the item from the “ hour ”, “ minute ”, “ year ”, “ month ” and “ day ” with a flashing point. 2 Press the + or − button to set. You can select between 12 and 24 hour display by pre...

2 18 EN R e cording Basic operations By default, the recorder has five folders, [ A ], [ B ], [ C ], [ D ], [ E ] and you can select a folder by pressing the F1 ( FOLDER ) button. These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording. Up to 200 messages can be recorded per ...

2 19 EN R e cording a b Recording 1 2 3 2 New recording Create a new file to record in. 1 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 sof tware ( ☞ P.43). a New file number b Remaining recording time 2 Press the ...

2 20 EN a b Recording Reco rd in g 2 3 1 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. 1 Select and play th...

2 21 EN Reco rd in g Recording 1 2 3 4 Insert recording Additional recording can be inserted into previously recorded file. • This function will not be available if an MP3 file has been selected. 1 Select and play the file you want to insert an additional recording into. 2 While playing the file, pr...

2 22 EN H a nds-free recording / R e cording m o nito r The recorder can be used as a hands-free recording device. To set up the recorder for hands-free operation, connect the optional Olympus Foot Switch to the back of the docking station and place the recorder in the docking station (optional) as ...

2 23 EN Pl a yb a ck 1 2 3 You can playback a file starting from any point. 1 Select the file, then press the PLAY button to start playback. 2 Press the + or – button to adjust the volume. • The volume can be adjusted within a range from [ 00 ] to [ 30 ]. 3 Press the STOP button at any point you wan...

2 24 EN Playback Pl a yb a ck Playback functions Operation How to cancel Fast Forward (FF) Press the 9 button once while in stop mode. Press the STOP button. Press the PLAY button. Press the OK /MENU button. Rewind (REW) Press the 0 button once while in stop mode. Cue(Cue) Press and hold the 9 butto...

2 25 EN Eras in g 5 3 4 2 Erasing Erasing files 1 Select the file you want to erase. 2 Press the ERASE button. 5 Press the + button to select [ Start ], then press the OK/MENU button. • The display changes to [ Erase ! ] and erasing will start. • [ Erase Done ] is displayed when the file is erased. ...

2 26 EN Eras in g 3 2 Erasing Partially erasing a file 1 Playback the file you would like to partially erase. 2 Press the ERASE button at the point you want to start erasing. • While playback continues, [ Erase Start ] will appear on the display. • If you press the F2 ( ) button, playback will skip ...

28 3 EN Se le ct in g fo ld e rs an d file s/ D is p la yi n g f ile in fo rm a tio n b a Changing folders 1 While the recorder is in stop mode, press the F1 ( FOLDER ) button. • The folder list screen will be displayed. 2 Press the + , – or F1 ( FOLDER ) button to select the folder, then press the ...

29 3 EN Devi ce lock f u nc tion Access to the recorder can be restricted by using the Device Lock function. Password authentication can be safer for your data in case the recorder is lost. The password can be set by using the ODMS sof tware ( ☞ P.43). When the password has been registered, you will...

30 3 EN Se tt in g th e Au th o r ID a n d Wo rk T yp e Ever y file recorded on the recorder will include the Author ID and Work Type as part of its header information. To create multiple Author IDs and Work Types on the recorder, use the bundled ODMS sof tware to create and upload a data list (list...

31 3 EN a Verb a l C o m m e n t Verbal comments are useful to append vocal instructions while recording. It is possible to search and playback Verbal comments using the ODMS and DSS Player software. Verbal comments are also useful to give instructions to transcriptionists. • Verbal comments can be ...

32 3 EN In d e x ma rk s Index marks can be placed into a file during recording or playback. Index marks are used to provide a quick and easy way to identif y important or significant parts within the file. Setting an index mark 1 While the recorder is in recording mode or in playback mode, press th...

33 3 EN H o w to u se th e me n u How to use the menu Items in menus are categorized by tabs, so select a tab first and move to a desired item to quickly set it. You can set each menu item as follows. 1 While the recorder is in stop mode, press the OK/MENU button. • The menu will appear on the displ...

35 3 EN Men u it e m s Rec Menu Mic Sense You can switch between two microphone sensitivities to meet recording needs: [ Dictation ] for oral dictation and [ Conference ] which is suited for situations like meetings and conferences with a small number of people. [ Conference ]: High-sensitivity mode...

36 3 EN Menu items b a c Men u it e m s Adjust the start/stop actuation level: While the recorder is in recording mode, press the 9 or 0 button to adjust the actuation level. • The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 dif ferent values. • The higher the value is, the more sensitive the recorder can re...

37 3 EN Men u it e m s Menu items LCD/Sound Menu Backlight By default, the display will remain lit for about 10 seconds when a button on the recorder is pressed. 1 Select [ Lighting Time ], [ Dim Light Time ] or [ Brightness ]. 2 Select the options. When [Lighting Time] is selected: [ 5seconds ] [ 1...

38 3 EN Menu items Men u it e m s Time & Date Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management. For details, see “ Setting time and date [Time & Date] ” ( ☞ P.16). USB Class You can set the USB class of this recorder with a USB connection to [ Composite ] or [ Storage Clas...

39 3 EN Men u it e m s Menu items Editing the Work Type information 1 Select the file for which you want to edit the Work Type information ( ☞ P.28). 2 Select [ Work Type ] at the [ File Menu ] screen, then press the OK/MENU button. a b c d 5 Press the + or – button on the Work Type information scre...

42 3 EN Fo rm a tt in g t h e ca rd 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. - Remove th...

43 3 EN Cu st omizing the record er Customizing the recorder You can customize various settings of the recorder using the ODMS sof tware ( ☞ P.45). For more details, refer to the online help for ODMS sof tware ( ☞ P.46). Common settings You can set the default values for each of the recorder’s Menu ...

44 3 EN Cu st omizing the record er Customizing the recorder ❏ Device Folders You can customize / adjust / set / configure various settings related to the recorder’s folders. Enabled: • Change the number of usable folders. Folder name: • Change the folder name. Worktype: • Set the folder's work type...

45 4 EN O D M S a n d DSS Play e r s o ft w a re Managing files on your PC The ODMS (Windows) and DSS Player (Macintosh) software is a fully featured software tool that provides a simple to use but sophisticated method for managing your recordings. Some of the features of the ODMS and DSS Player sof...

46 4 EN O D M S a n d DSS Play e r s o ft w a re Hard drive space: 2 GB or more Browser: Microsof t Internet Explorer 6.0 or later Drive: CD -ROM, CD -R, CD -RW, DVD -ROM drive Display: 1024 x 768 pixels or more, 65,536 colors or more (16,770,000 colors or more is recommended) USB port: One or more ...

47 4 EN Co nnec ting t o y o ur P C Connecting to your PC Connecting to your PC using the USB cable 1 Boot the PC. 2 Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC. 3 Connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal on the bottom of the recorder. • [ Remote (Composite) ] is displayed on the recorde...

48 4 EN Co nnec ting t o y o ur P C Connecting to your PC Note • NEVER remove the card or disconnect the USB cable while the record indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed. Disconnecting from your PC Windows 1 Click [ ] on the task bar located at the lower-right corner of ...

49 5 EN Alarm message list Other information Alarm message list Message Explanation Action [Battery Low] The batter y power is low. Charge the batter y ( ☞ P.12). [Power Supply Error Remove Power Plug] Voltage outside of the allowable limit has been detected. Use an AC adapter compatible with the vo...

50 5 EN Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Nothing appears on the display The batter y power is low. Charge the batter y ( ☞ P.12). The recorder is turned of f. Turn the power on ( ☞ P.14). The recorder is currently in Power Save mode. Press any button. Unable to use any b...

53 5 EN Spec if ic ations Specifications General points 4 Recording format: DS2 (Digital Speech Standard Pro)Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) 4 Recording media: microSD, SD card (512 MB to 32 GB) 4 Sampling frequency: DS2 format: [ DSS Pro QP ] 16 kHz [ DSS Pro SP ] 12 kHz...

54 5 EN Specifi c ations Specifications Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Batter y life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the conditions of use. 4 During playback mode (Earphone playback): DS2 format: [ DSS Pro QP ] Approx. 21 h. [ DSS Pro SP ] Appr...

55 5 EN Tested To Comply With FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Technic al assistance and suppor t “CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection. For customers in Europe: This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin Di...