Olympus DS-3000 User Manual

DIGITAL VOICE

RECORDER

DS-3000

INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus

Digital Voice Recorder.

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.

For Safe And

General Precautions

Correct 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.)

To 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.”

● 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 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.

● 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 go-cart).

● Keep the unit out of the reach of children.

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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.

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, 64 and 128MB) 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.

128MB 22 hr.50 min. 44 hr.40 min.

* Recording time is calculated using a single audio

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

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

Inserting and Ejecting

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

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

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

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

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

Other Information

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Technical Assistance And Support ........... 31

Main Features

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

Main Features/Identification of Parts

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 128MB SmartMedia card (sold separately) can hold up to 44 hours and 40 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.

● The LCD screen displays file numbers, a real-time counter, remaining recording time, current time and date, operating mode, and warnings in a clear format.

● 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 PC-footswitch and 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 ! PLAY button @ Display (LCD panel) # Record/Play indicator lamp

$ 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 of the file

The display appears as shown above when recording or playback is stopped. You can display the time stamp (date and time) of a recorded file by holding the STOP button depressed during the Stopped State when there is no “NEW FILE” displayed.

Identification of Parts

Inserting Batteries

Slide open the battery cover.

Inserting Batteries/Replacing Batteries/Using the AC Adapter

Insert two AAA alkaline batteries,

observing the correct polarity.

Close the battery cover completely.

Replacing Batteries

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

→ → →

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.

* The two AAA alkaline batteries provide

approximately 11 hours of continuous recording and playback. Battery life depends on the operating environment and other conditions.

“BATTERY

LOW”

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

FOLDER

/MENU

Plug the optional AC adapter (Olympus Model A321 or A322) into household power outlet and connect the power plug to the recorder’s 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.

Inserting and Ejecting SmartMedia cards

Inserting SmartMedia cards

Insert the SmartMedia card into the slot as shown below.

STOP

PLAY

contact area

SmartMedia slot

/LO

SmartMedia inserted fully into the slot

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

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.

Inserting and Ejecting SmartMedia cards

Insert the SmartMedia in the correct direction.

Push the SmartMedia card fully into position.

Set the POWER/LOCK switch to ON.

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).

Ejecting SmartMedia cards

Inserting and Ejecting SmartMedia cards

Set the POWER/LOCK switch to OFF.

The display disappears.

Raise the SmartMedia ejection switch.

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.

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