DS-3000
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.
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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.”
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● 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.
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.
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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.
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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
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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
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$ 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
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Inserting Batteries
Slide open the
battery cover.
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Inserting Batteries/Replacing Batteries/Using the AC Adapter
Insert two AAA
alkaline batteries,
2
observing the
correct polarity.
Close the battery
cover completely.
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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.
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“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
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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.
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STOP
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contact
area
SmartMedia
slot
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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.
1
Push the SmartMedia card fully into
position.
Set the POWER/LOCK switch to ON.
2
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).
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Ejecting SmartMedia cards
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Inserting and Ejecting SmartMedia cards
2
Set the POWER/LOCK switch to OFF.
The display disappears.
1
Raise the SmartMedia ejection switch.
Pull the SmartMedia card out with your fingers.
2
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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