Olympus 145025 User Manual

DIGITAL VOICE

RECORDER

DS-3000

INSTRUCTIONS

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.

1

For Safe And Correct

General Precautions

Usage

Thank you for purchasing the Olympus
Digital Voice Recorder DS-3000. 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.

• The warning symbols indicate important safety
related information. To protect yourself and
others from personal injury or damage to
property, it is essential that you always heed
the warnings and information provided.

Using the Online
Manual

When you install the DSS Player Pro on your
PC from the supplied CD-ROM, you can use
an online superset version of this instructions
manual, allowing you to learn more about the
DS-3000 digital voice recorder. (For the
procedure to install the DSS Player Pro, see
the instructions manual for the DSS Player Pro.)

T o open the online instructions manual, click on
the “Start” button, point to “Programs,” then
“Olympus DSS Player Pro,” and then click on
“DS-3000 INSTRUCTIONS.”

2

● Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid
locations such as inside a closed automobile
under direct sunlight or on the beach in the
summer.

● Do not store the recorder in places exposed
to excessive moisture or dust.

● Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol
and lacquer thinner to clean the unit.

● Do not place the recorder on top of or near
electric appliances such as TVs or
refrigerators.

● Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause
irreparable damage.

● Avoid strong vibrations or shocks.

● Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit

yourself.

● Do not operate the unit while operating a
vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or go­cart).

● Keep the unit out of the reach of children.

IBM, PC/AT and ViaVoice are the trademarks or
registered trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of
Microsoft Corporation.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
Macintosh and Apple are registered trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc.
Other product and brand names mentioned herein may
be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.

Batteries

Warning

• Batteries should never be exposed to flame,
heated, short-circuited or disassembled.

• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or
any other non-rechargeable batteries.

• Never use any battery with a torn or cracked outer
cover.

• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

• If you notice anything unusual when using this
product such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke,
or a burning odor:

1 remove the batteries immediately while being

careful not to burn yourself, and;

2 call 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.

• Keep objects including water, metal, or
flammable substances from getting inside the
product.

• Do not moisten the AC adapter or touch it with a
wet hand.

• Do not use the AC adapter in the vicinity of
flammable gas (including gasoline, benzine and
lacquer thinner).

In case

• ...the internal parts of the AC adapter are exposed
because it has been dropped or otherwise
damaged:

• ...the AC adapter is dropped in water, or if water ,
metal flammable substances or other foreign
objects get inside it:

• ...you notice anything unusual when using the
AC adapter such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke,
or a burning odor:

1 do not touch any of the exposed parts
2 immediately disconnect the power supply plug

from the power outlet, and

3 call your dealer or local Olympus representative

for servicing. Continued use of the AC adapter
under these circumstances could result in electric
shock, fire or injury.

3

SmartMedia

Optional SmartMedia cards are available to add
capacity as needed, in addition to the included
16MB SmartMedia card.

When purchasing SmartMedia cards of
various memory capacities, specify 3 V (3.3
V) SmartMedia cards (in memory sizes of 4,
8, 16, 32, and 64MB) 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. (Audio
files recorded with this product are not protected by
copyright law.)

• Never use SmartMedia cards with products that
are not compliant with the SSFDC Forum*
(including certain models of MP3 players).

* The SSFDC Forum is a voluntary organization

committed to promoting SmartMedia as a de facto
standard in the industry. The DS-3000 adheres to
a format recommended by the SSFDC Forum.

Memory Sizes of SmartMedia Cards
and Approximate Recording Times*

Memory Size SP Mode LP Mode

4MB 35 min. 1 hr.20 min.
8MB 1 hr.15 min. 2 hr.45 min.
16MB 2 hr.35 min. 5 hr.30 min.
32MB 5 hr.10 min. 11 hr.10 min.
64MB 10 hr.25 min. 22 hr.20 min.

* Recording time is calculated using a single

audio file recorded continuously. If audio files
are recorded intermittently, recording time may

4

be shorter than indicated.

Audio Recording Format

The DS-3000 stores highly compressed DSS
(Digital Speech Standard) audio files on
SmartMedia cards.

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.
Remove the write-protect seal before recording
or erasing.

Notes

• Attach the write-protect seal to the write-protect area
carefully, without letting the seal stick out, lift, or peel.

• Do not use commercial seals.

• Write-protect seals cannot be reused.

• A dirty write-protect seal may disable the write-protect
feature. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

• A SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal attached
to it may not be write-protected when using the card
with other products.

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Main Features .............................................. 6

Preparing For Recording

Inserting Batteries ........................................ 8

Replacing Batteries ...................................... 8

Using the AC Adapter................................... 8

Basic operations

Recording................................................... 12

Microphone Sensitivity ............................... 14

Recording Modes ....................................... 14

Other functions

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator

(VCVA)................................................. 18

Index Marks ............................................... 19

Locking Files .............................................. 19

System Sounds .......................................... 20

Alarm Playback Function ........................... 20

Other Information

Hold............................................................ 27

Reset.......................................................... 27

Menu List ................................................... 27

Alarm Message List ................................... 28

Identification of Parts ................................... 6

Inserting and Ejecting

SmartMedia cards ................................. 9

Setting Time/Date .......................................11

Playing ....................................................... 15

Erasing ....................................................... 17

Moving Files Across Folders ...................... 21

Assigning Folder Names ............................ 22

Setting Priority Levels ................................ 23

Setting Job Data ........................................ 24

Dealer Option Items ................................... 25

Formatting SmartMedia ............................. 26

Transferring Data to a PC .......................... 26

Troubleshooting ......................................... 29

Specifications ............................................. 30

Accessories (optional)................................ 30

Technical Assistance and Support ............. 31

5

Main Features

● The DS-3000 digital voice recorder stores
highly compressed DSS audio files on

Main Features/Identification of Parts

SmartMedia cards.

● The DS-3000 supports two recording modes:
SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long
Playback) mode (→ P.14). The supplied
16MB SmartMedia card can store
approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes of
recordings* in SP mode and approximately
5 hours and 30 minutes* in LP mode. A 64MB
SmartMedia card (sold separately) can hold
up to 22 hours and 20 minutes* of recordings.

● The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)
saves memory space by pausing recording
when the recorder judges that there is no
sound (→ P.18).

● Recorded audio files can be stored in three
separate folders for easier identification in
future use.

● Overwrite recording, insert recording,
additional recording and partial erasure
functions make it easy to correct and edit
recordings.

● Furthermore, the AS-3000 transcription kit
(sold separately) provides you with a PC­footswitch and the software DSS Player Pro
Transcription Module for easy transcription of
DSS recordings.

* The recording time available may be shorter

than specified if a large number of short
recordings are made. (Use the remaining time
and recorded time only as references.)

Identification of Parts

1 Built-in microphone
2 NEW button
3 REC (Record) /SET button
4 REW (Rewind) /– button
5 FF (Fast Forward) /+ button
6 INDEX button
7 ERASE button
8 Built-in speaker
9 FOLDER/MENU button
0 STOP button
! PLA Y button
@ Display (LCD panel)
# Record/Play indicator lamp

6

$ VOLUME control
% Earphone jack
^ SmartMedia slot
& Microphone jack
* SmartMedia ejection switch
( POWER/LOCK switch
) MICSENS (Microphone sensitivity)

switch

- VCVA switch
= HOLD switch
q Power jack
w PC (USB) terminal
e Battery cover

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.

! Date, remaining memory, total recording

time of the playing file, operation guides,
etc.

Stopped State

Current file number

Stop position
Total recording time

The display appears as shown below when recording
or playback is stopped.

of the file

Identification of Parts

7

F

O

L

D

E

R

/M

E

N

U

INDEX

P

L

A

Y

S

T

O

P

E

R

A

S

E

Inserting Batteries

Replacing Batteries

Slide open the battery cover.

1

Inserting Batteries/Replacing Batteries/

Insert two AAA alkaline batteries,
observing the correct polarity .

2

Using the AC Adapter

Close the battery cover completely .

3

8

The battery indicator on the display changes
as the batteries lose power.

“BATTERY LOW”

→ → →
When the batteries are too weak, the recorder
shuts down and “BATTERY LOW” appears on
the display. When appears on the display,
replace the batteries as soon as possible. AAA
alkaline batteries are recommended.

Notes

• Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the

batteries. Unloading the batteries while the recorder

is recording, erasing or otherwise accessing an audio
file may corrupt the file.

• Be sure to replace both batteries at the same time.

• Never mix old and new batteries, or batteries of

different types and/or brands.

• If it takes longer than 3 minutes to replace dead

batteries, you may have to reset the time when you
load fresh batteries.

• Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the

recorder for an extended period of time.

Using the AC Adapter

Plug the optional AC adapter
(Olympus Model A321 or
A322) into household power
outlet and connect the power

connector (DC 3 V) as shown in the illustration.
Always stop recording before connection.
Otherwise it may not be possible to play back
the voice data being recorded.

• Always stop recording before connection or

disconnection.

• When not using the recorder, always disconnect

the AC adapter from the power outlet.

• Use only the correct power supply voltage as

indicated on the adapter.

• Do not use the AC adapter when connecting the

recorder to the USB port.

plug to the recorder’s power

Inserting and
Ejecting
SmartMedia cards

Inserting SmartMedia cards

Insert the SmartMedia card into the slot as
shown below.

SmartMedia inserted fully into the
slot

When you set the POWER/LOCK switch to the
ON position, “PLEASE WAIT” flashes on the
display.

Inserting and Ejecting SmartMedia cards

1

STOP

PLAY

IN

D

E

contact area

SmartMedia
slot

X

2

POW

ER

/LOCK

OFF

ON

Insert the SmartMedia in the
correct direction.

1

Push the SmartMedia card fully into
position.

Set the POWER/LOCK switch to
ON.

2

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” flashes on the
display for 2 seconds. Pressing any button with
no SmartMedia card inserted causes “INSERT
CARD” to appear again.
Push the SmartMedia card fully into position.

Notes

• If an unformatted SmartMedia card is inserted,
“FORMAT YES?” will display automatically. Format

the SmartMedia card (→ P.26).

• Never use any SmartMedia card other than one that
has been formatted on this unit or on a CAMEDIA
series Olympus digital camera (→ P.4).

9

Ejecting SmartMedia cards

Inserting and Ejecting SmartMedia cards

POWER

/LOCK

O

F

F

1

O

N

2

Set the POWER/LOCK switch to
OFF.

1

The display disappears.

Raise the SmartMedia ejection
switch.

2

Pull the SmartMedia card out with your
fingers.

The SmartMedia ejection switch won’t work if
the POWER/LOCK switch is set to ON.

Attention

• SmartMedia cards are precision devices. Never
force the cards when inserting them, or subject
them to sharp blows.

• Avoid handling and storing SmartMedia cards in
a hot, damp environment.

• Do not touch the contact area (gold electrodes)
of the SmartMedia card with bare hands.

If a SmartMedia card gets dirty, wipe it with a soft,
dry cloth.

• SmartMedia cards may be vulnerable to
electrostatic data corruption. When carrying a
SmartMedia card, put it in its case.

Remember to back up data from SmartMedia cards
to a PC or other storage medium from time to time
(→ P.26).

• Corrupted, lost, or erased data cannot be
restored.

10