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.22). The included 16MB SmartMedia card recordsapproximatel...
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 exchange withpersonal computers, and can be used to storedata. Optional SmartMedia cards are availableto add capacity as needed, in additi...
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 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 SmartMedia cards; Insert the SmartMedia card into the slot as shown below.
12 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. ................................................................................................ Notes • If ...
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 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 button while recording.; Resume Recording; Press the REC button again.; Note
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. Recording Notes • A...
Page 18 - Overwrite Recording; The record/play indicator lamp glows red.
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. 1 Press the FOLDER button tochoose a folder. 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– buttonseveral times to choose the fileinto which you want to overwr...
Page 20 - Insert Recording
20 Recording Insert Recording Additional recordings can be inserted into previously recorded files. 1 Press the FOLDER button tochoose a folder. 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button tochoose the file into which you wantto insert additional recordings. See “To fast-forward,” “To skip,” and “Torewind” on ...
Page 21 - Pause Insert Recording
21 Recording/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 ...
Page 22 - Recording Modes; Press the MENU button.; The recording mode setup process begins.
22 Recording Modes 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 an...
Page 23 - MIN MAX; Playing; The record/play indicator lamp glows green.
23 MENU INDEX REC STOP ERASE 1 3 2 4 MIN MAX 5 Playing a Recorded timeand date ofthe selectedfile b Currentplayback time c Totalrecordingtime of the filebeing played { Playing You can start playing a file at any point. The recorder stops automatically when it finishes playingeach file. 1 Press the F...
Page 24 - Playback Functions; Canceling Playback
24 Playing Playing Playback Functions To fast-forward Press the FF/+ button once while stopped. ➥ The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file. Note If the FF/+ button is pressed at the end of a file, therecorder stops at the beginning of the next file, andthe recording date/time of the fi...
Page 26 - Erasing One File at a Time; A selected file can be erased from a folder.; Press the ERASE button.
26 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 27 - Erase All Files from a Folder; Press the ERASE button again.
27 Erase All Files from a Folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files ( ☞ P.30, 31). 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 8sec...
Page 28 - Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA); Low
28 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 29 - Index Marks; Setting an Index Mark; The index mark is erased.
29 Index Marks 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. 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to...
Page 30 - Locking Files; The file locking setup process begins.
30 Locking Files Locking Files 1 Press the FOLDER button tochoose a folder. 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button tochoose the file you want to lock. 3 Press the MENU button. The menu opens ( ☞ P.42). 4 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button until“LOCK” flashes on the display. 5 Press the PLAY button. The file l...
Page 32 - Alarm Playback Function; Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder.; The alarm playback setup process begins.
32 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.42). 4 Press the FF/+ or REW/– buttonuntil “ALARM” flashes on thedispl...
Page 33 - The minute indicator flashes.; Press the PLAY button to accept the minute.
33 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 34 - System Sounds; The system sound setup process begins.
34 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.42). 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– buttonuntil “BEEP” flashes on thedisplay. 3 Press the PLAY button. The system sound ...
Page 35 - The file is transferred.; Before transfer
35 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 36 - Assigning Folder Names; FOLDER A : Folder A FOLDER B : Folder B; The folder name setup process begins.; Example
36 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.42). 2 Press the...
Page 37 - To delete the flashing character.; Press the STOP button to close the menu.
37 Assigning Folder Names 6 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choosecharacters. Available characters are 0 to 9, A to Z, and space.PLAY button: To input the selected character andadvance the input position. FOLDER button: Acts as a backspace.ERASE button: To delete the flashing character. INDEX butt...
Page 38 - The formatting process is selected.; Press the PLAY button again.
38 Formatting SmartMedia 1 Press the MENU button. The menu opens ( ☞ P.42). 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– buttonuntil “FORMAT” flashes on thedisplay. 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 b...
Page 39 - Tip
39 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 40 - Reset; Hold
40 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 41 - Training your PC for Voice Recognition
41 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 42 - Menu List; Press the
42 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.22), selection between SP and LP modes Locking files setting (P.30), selection between ON (locked) and OFF (unlocked) Alarm playback setti...
Page 43 - Meaning; Explanation; Message
43 Alarm Message List Meaning Low batterypowerWrite-protected IncompatibleSmartMediaSmartMediaejection error Folder 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 44 - Troubleshooting; Probable cause; Symptom; Action
44 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 45 - Specifications; * Specifications and design are subject to
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-compliantSmartMedia format Input level –70 dBv Sampling frequency SP mode:12 kHzLP mode: 8 kHz Overall frequency response SP mode: 300 to 5...
Page 46 - * Use these accessories with the PA3 plug
46 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 47 - Technical Assistance And Support; available for Greece, Croatia, Hungary and the rest of Europe
47 Technical Assistance And Support The following are for only technical questions and support about OLYMPUS recorder and software. ◆ 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 Eur...
Page 48 - 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...
