Olympus DS-3000 User Manual 2

DIGITAL VOICE

RECORDER

DS-3000

ONLINE

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

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. T o protect yourself
and others from personal injury or damage
to property, it is essential that you always
heed the warnings and information provided.

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
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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Main Features

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

● The DS-3000 supports two recording
modes: SP (Standard Playback) mode and
LP (Long Playback) mode (→ P.22). 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 V oice Actuator (VCVA)
saves memory space by pausing recording
when the recorder judges that there is no
sound (→ P.30).

● 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.

* 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.)

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

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T able of Contents

Getting Started

SmartMedia................................................ 6 Identification of Parts ................................. 8

Preparing For Recording

Inserting Batteries .................................... 10

Replacing Batteries .................................. 11

Using the AC Adapter ............................... 11

Basic operations

Recording................................................. 16

Microphone Sensitivity ............................. 21

Recording Modes ..................................... 22

Other functions

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator

(VCVA)...............................................30

Locking Files ............................................ 31

Index Marks ............................................. 32

System Sounds ........................................ 33

Alarm Playback Function .........................34

Other Information

Dealer Option Items ................................. 48

Hold.......................................................... 48

Reset........................................................ 48

Training your PC for Voice Recognition ...49

Menu List ................................................. 50

Setting Time/Date ....................................12

Inserting and Ejecting

SmartMedia cards .............................14

Playing ..................................................... 23

Erasing ..................................................... 26

Moving Files Across

Folders...............................................36

Assigning Folder Names .......................... 38

Setting Priority Levels .............................. 40

Setting Job Data ...................................... 42

Formatting SmartMedia ........................... 46

Transferring Data to a PC ........................ 47

Alarm Message List ................................. 51

Troubleshooting ....................................... 52

Specifications ...........................................53

Accessories (optional).............................. 54

Technical Assistance And Support ...........55

5

SmartMedia

What is SmartMedia?

SmartMedia

SmartMedia is a type of removable IC memory
card. With more memory than a floppy disk,
SmartMedia cards facilitate data exchange
with personal computers, and can be used to
store data. 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 be shorter than
indicated.

Audio Recording Format

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

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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 write­protect 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 write­protect 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.

SmartMedia

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Identification of Parts

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

8

$ 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)

Identification of Parts

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 below when
recording or playback is stopped.

9

Inserting Batteries

1

Slide open the battery cover.

Inserting Batteries

Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the
correct polarity.

2

Close the battery cover completely.

3

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Note

The hour indicator will flash automatically when you insert batteries before
using the recorder for the first time, or after the recorder hasn’t been
used for a long time. Adjust the time by following Steps 1 to 2 in “Setting
Time/Date” (→ P.12, 13).

10

Replacing Batteries

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

→ → →

“BATTER Y

LOW”

When the batteries are too weak, the recorder
shuts down and “BATTER Y 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.

Using the AC Adapter

PLAY

INDEX

STOP

ERASE

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.
Do not connect the AC adapter to the recorder
during recording. Always stop recording before
connection. Otherwise it may not be possible
to play back the voice data being recorded.

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.

• Stop the recorder before disconnecting
the AC adapter .

• 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.

Replacing Batteries/Using the AC Adapter

11

Setting Time/Date

If you have set the time and date, information as to when an audio file is recorded is stored
automatically with that file. The time and date should be set to ease audio file management tasks.
The time and date setting is also needed to perform the alarm playback function (→ P.34, 35).
The hour indicator will flash automatically when you load batteries before using the recorder for
the first time, or after the recorder hasn’t been used for a long time. To adjust the time, follow the
steps described below.

Setting Time/Date

Time/Date Setup Screen

Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set the
time and date:

1

Time and date setup proceeds in the
order of hour, minute, year, month, and
date.

Hour

Month

Minute

Year

Date

1 Press the FF/+ button or REW/–

button to set a value.

2 Press the REC/SET button to accept

the value.

Press the STOP button to end.

2

This completes the time setup procedure.

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STOP
button

STOP

FOLDER

/MENU

PLAY

INDEX

ERASE

REC/SET
button

(accepts a
choice and
moves on to the
next item)

FF/+ or REW/–
button

(alters a choice)

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Notes

• If you press the STOP button during the setup
operation, the clock will use the items that were
set to that point.

• Each press of the NEW button during setting
toggles the display between the 12-hour and 24­hour system.

Change Time/Date

PLAY

STOP

INDEX

FOLDER

/MENU

ERASE

1

Press the FOLDER/MENU button
for 1 second or longer.

1

The menu opens (→P.50).

3

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
choose the time/date setup screen.

2

2

Press the REC/SET button.

The hour indicator flashes, indicating the start of the time/

3

date setup process.

Start with Step 1 and follow the rest of the time/date setup
procedure (→ P.12).

Setting Time/Date

13

Inserting and Ejecting SmartMedia cards

Inserting SmartMedia cards

Insert the SmartMedia card into the slot as shown below.

Insert the SmartMedia in the correct direction.

Push the SmartMedia card fully into position.

1

Inserting and Ejecting SmartMedia cards

1

STOP

PLAY

INDEX

contact
area

SmartMedia
slot

Set the POWER/LOCK switch to
ON.

2

The display appears.

When the SmartMedia
card is inserted
properly , “PLEASE
WAIT” flashes on the

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Notes

• If an unformatted SmartMedia card is inserted, “FORMAT YES?” will
display automatically. Format the SmartMedia card (→ P.46).

• Never use any SmartMedia card other than one that has been formatted
on this unit or on a CAMEDIA series Olympus digital camera (→ P.6).

display .

2

POWER
/LOCK

OFF

ON

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SmartMedia inserted fully into the
slot

Ejecting SmartMedia cards

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.

1

POWER

/LOCK

OFF

ON

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

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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.47).

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

Inserting and Ejecting SmartMedia cards

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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 kind
of recording; for example, folder A might be used to store private information, while folder B might be
dedicated to holding business information (→ P.38, 39). Up to 199 messages can be recorded per folder.
Four recording modes are available: new, append, overwrite, and insert.

New Recording

Create a new file to record in.

Microphone

Recording

PLAY

STOP

INDEX

4

FOLDER

/MENU

ERASE

1

2
3

Press the FOLDER/MENU button
to choose a folder .

1

The folder name is displayed for 2
seconds.

Press the NEW button to create a
new file.

2

Press the REC/SET button to
start recording.

3

The record/play indicator lamp glows red.
Aim the microphone at the sound source.

aCurrent file number
bFolder name

cNew file number
dRemaining recording

time

{

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e Current recording
f Remaining

Press the STOP button to stop recording.

4

time
recording time

Notes

• If you press the PLAY button during recording,
recording will stop, and play will start at the
beginning of the file to which you were recording.

• If you press the NEW button during recording,
recording will stop, and “NEW FILE” will appear on
the display (as in Step 2).

• A beep will sound when remaining recording time
reaches 60 seconds, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds
while recording.

• While recording is in progress, never disconnect
or connect the AC adapter even if the recorder
contains batteries. This may result in failure to play
the recorded file.

Pause Recording

Pause

Press the REC/SET button while recording.

“REC PAUSE” will flash on the display.

➥

Resume Recording

Press the REC/SET button again.

Recording will resume at the point of

➥

interruption.

Note

The recorder stops when it has been left paused for
10 minutes or longer.

To instantly review a recording (Quick
review)

Press the REW/– button while recording,
and release it when you want to start playing
a file.
The recorder plays up to the quick review point,
then stops.
You can append additional recording in the
same file from that point.

Listening While Audio Is Recorded
(Recording Monitor)

Insert the earphone into the earphone jack to
monitor what is being recorded. (The volume
is fixed.).

Append recording

Perform the procedure of “New Recording”,
then press the REC/SET button once again to
append additional recording to the same file.

Note

You cannot select any recording mode other than
that of the original file before append recording
(→ P.22).

Recording

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Recording

Overwrite Recording

You can overwrite a previously recorded file from any point within the file.
Note that the overwritten recording will be erased.

Press the FOLDER/MENU button
to choose a folder .

1

5

3

Recording

4,6

1

STOP

FOLDER

/MENU

PLAY

INDEX

ERASE

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button
several times to choose the file

2

2

into which you want to overwrite.

See “To fast-forward,” “To skip,” and “To
rewind” on page 24.

Press the PLAY button to play the file.

3

Press the STOP button where you
want to start overwriting.

4

Press the REC/SET button to start
overwriting.

5

The Record/Play indicator lamp glows red.

Press the STOP button to stop
overwriting.

6

a Current

playback time

b Total recording

time of the file
being played

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Notes

• When you are overwriting and reach the end of the
file, the recorder begins to append the additional
recording.

• Append recording does not erase the next
previously recorded file.

• Locked files cannot be overwritten (→ P.31).

• A SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal
attached to it cannot be overwritten.

• You cannot select any recording mode other than
that of the original file before overwrite recording
(→ P.22).

Recording

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Recording

Inserting Recording into Previous Files

Additional recording can be inserted into previously recorded files.

Press the FOLDER/MENU button to
choose a folder.

1

5

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button
several times to choose the file into

2

2

which you want to insert additional
recording.

See “To fast-forward,” “To skip,” and “To
rewind” on page 24.

Press the PLAY button to play the file.

Recording

3
6

1,4

STOP

FOLDER

/MENU

PLAY

INDEX

E

R

A

S

E

3

While playing a file, press the
FOLDER/MENU button if you want

4

to insert additional recording.

“INSERT REC?” appears on the display.

Press the REC/SET button to start
inserting additional recording.

5

As insert recording progresses, remaining
memory grows smaller.

a Remaining

recording time

20

Press the STOP button to stop
inserting additional recording.

6

Microphone

Pause Insert Recording

Pause

Press the REC/SET button.

“INSERT P AUSE” flashes on the display .

➥

Resume Insert Recording

Press the REC/SET button again.

Insert recording resumes.

➥

Notes

• The recording time and date of the file into which
recording has been inserted is updated to the time
and date of when the inserted recording was
recorded.

• You cannot select any recording mode other than
that of the original file before insert recording
(→ P.22).

Sensitivity

Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet
recording needs.

CONF DICT

MICSENS

PLAY

INDEX

STOP

ERASE

FOLDER

/MENU

Using the MICSENS switch, choose
between the CONF and DICT positions.

CONF : High-sensitivity mode that records

sounds in all directions.

DICT : Low-sensitivity mode suited for

dictation.

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Notes

• An optional ME7 conference microphone is
recommended for recording conferences in CONF
mode if people speaking are located far away from
the recorder.

• Choose DICT mode if you want to use voice­recognition software, such as ViaVoice from IBM.

Recording/Microphone Sensitivity

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Recording Modes

You can choose between two recording modes: SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long
Playback) mode. Once you choose a mode, files are recorded in the selected mode as long as you
do not change the mode.
The included 16MB SmartMedia card holds approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes in SP mode
and approximately 5 hours and 30 minutes in LP mode.

Press the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second or
longer.

1

The menu opens (→ P.50).

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
open the Recording Mode Setup

2

screen.

Press the REC/SET button.

The recording mode setup process begins.

3

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
choose between SP and LP.

4

Press the REC/SET button.

The recording mode setup process ends.

5

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

Recording Modes

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1

STOP

F

O
/M

3,5

PLAY

IN

D

E

X

L

D

E

R

E

N

U

E

R

A

S

E

2,4

6

22

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Notes

• Choose SP mode for recording meetings or lectures with crisp clarity.

• Choose SP mode if you want use voice-recognition software, such as
ViaVoice from IBM.

• You cannot select any recording mode other than that of the original
file before append, overwrite, or insert recording.

Playing

You can start playing a file at any point. The recorder stops automatically when it finishes playing
each file.

Press the FOLDER/MENU button to

3
1

Low

4

High

STOP

FOLDER

/MENU

PLAY

INDEX

ERASE

choose a folder .

1

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button
several times to choose the file that

2

you want to play.

See “To fast-forward,” “To skip,” and “To

2

rewind” on page 24.
The time and date when the file was
recorded are displayed.

Press the PLAY button to start
playback.

3

The record/play indicator lamp glows green.

Adjust the VOLUME control to your
liking.

4

{

Playing

a Current

playback time

bTotal recording

time of the file
being played

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Playing

Canceling Playback

Stop

Press the STOP button.

The playback stops at the point where the

➥

STOP button was pressed.

• Press the PLAY button to resume the
playback.

Pause

Press the PLAY button.

“PLAY PAUSE” flashes on the display.

➥

Playing

Resume Playback

Press the PLAY button again.

Playback will resume at the point of

➥

interruption.

Note

The recorder stops when it has been left paused for
10 minutes or longer.

Playback Functions

T o fast-forward

Press the FF/+ button once while stopped.

The recorder stops at the end of the file.

➥

• Press the FF/+ button once while playing a
file to start playing from the beginning of the
next file (or index mark).

To skip

Press the FF/+ button once while fast­forwarding.

or

Press the FF/+ button twice while stopped.

The recorder skips to and stops at the

➥

beginning of the next file and displays the
recording time and date.

To skip continuously

Continue pressing the FF/+ button while fast­forwarding.

To rewind

Press the REW/– button once while stopped.

The recorder stops at the beginning of

➥

the file.

• Press the REW/– button once while playing
a file to start playing from the beginning of
the previous file (or index mark).

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To skip backward

Press the REW/– button once while rewinding.

or

Press the REW/– button twice while stopped.

The recorder skips to and stops at the

➥

beginning of the previous file and displays
the recording time and date.

To continuously skip backward

Continue pressing the REW/– button while
rewinding.

Fast Playback

Hold the PLAY button for 1 second or longer
while playing a file.

The recorder plays back at approximately

➥

50% faster than normal rate.

• After fast playback is canceled, playback
returns to normal rate.

Canceling Fast Playback

Hold the PLAY button for 1 second or longer
again*.

Playback returns to normal rate.

➥

* Press the PLA Y button momentarily (for less

than 1 second) to pause with fast playback
enabled.

Cue (Fast Forward While Playing)

Hold the FF/+ button while playing a file.

• The recorder stops when it reaches the end
of the file. Continue pressing the FF/+ button
to proceed with the cue from the beginning
of the next file.

• If an index mark is encountered in the middle
of the file, the recorder stops at that point,
the index number flashes momentarily, and
then cueing proceeds when the FF/+ button
is still pressed.

Canceling a Cue

Release the FF/+ button where you want the
file played.

Playback begins.

➥

Review (Fast Rewind While Playing)

Hold the REW/– button while playing a file.

• The recorder stops when it reaches the
beginning of the file. Continue pressing the
REW/– button to proceed with the review
from the end of the next file.

• If an index mark is encountered in the middle
of the file, the recorder stops at that point,
but will proceed with the review if the
REW/– button is pressed.

Canceling the Review

Release the REW/– button where you want
the file played.

Playback begins.

➥

Playing

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Erasing

Erasing One File at a Time

A selected file can be erased from a folder.

Press the FOLDER/MENU button
to choose a folder .

1

Erasing

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1

STOP

FOLDER

/MENU

PLAY

INDEX

ERASE

2

3,4

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button
several times to choose the file

2

you want to erase.

See “To fast-forward,” “To skip,” and “To
rewind” on page 24.

Press the ERASE button.

“FILE ERASE?” flashes on the display

3

for 8 seconds.

Press the ERASE button again.

When “ERASE DONE” appears after

4

“FILE ERASE!”, erasing is completed.

File numbers are incremented automatically.

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Notes

• An erased file cannot be restored.

• Locked files cannot be erased (→ P.31).

• Files stored on a SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal attached
to it cannot be erased (→ P.7).

a Current folder

b File to be erased

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Erase All Files from a Folder

All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files (→ P.31).

Press the FOLDER/MENU button
to choose the folder in which you

1

want to erase all files.

PLAY

STOP

INDEX

FOLDER

1

/MENU

ERASE

2,3

Press the ERASE button for 3
seconds or longer.

2

“ALL ERASE?” flashes on the display for 8
seconds.

Press the ERASE button again.

When “ERASE DONE” appears after “ALL

3

ERASE!”, erasing is completed.

Locked files are reassigned file numbers in ascending order.

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Notes

• It might take more than ten seconds to complete erasing tracks. Do
not eject the SmartMedia card before erasing is finished.

• Files stored on a SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal attached
to it cannot be erased (→ P.7).

a Folder from

which to
erase files

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Erasing

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Erasing

T o Partially Erase a File

You can erase a selected part of a file.

1

Press the FOLDER/MENU button to
choose a folder.

3,4

Erasing

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1

STOP

FOLDER

/MENU

PLAY

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button
several times to choose the file into

2

2

IN

D

E

X

E

R

A

S

E

5,6,7

which you want to erase a part.

See “To fast-forward,” “To skip,” and “To
rewind” on page 24.

Press the PLAY button to play the file.

3

Press the PLAY button once again
where you want to start erasing.

4

The recorder pauses.

Press the ERASE button.

The recorder starts playback automatically,

5

and the display shows the total recording
time of the file being played and “ERASE”
alternately.

Press the ERASE button once
again where you want to stop

6

erasing.

The erase starting point (time) set in step 3
and the ending point (time) set in this step
appear on the display for 8 seconds
alternately.

Press the ERASE button once
again.

7

When “ERASE DONE” appears after
“PARTIAL ERASE! ”, partial erasing is
completed.

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Notes

• When the recorder finishes playback of the current track before you
press the ERASE button, the erase starting point (time) and ending
point (time) alternate on the display for 8 seconds, similar to Step 6.

• Locked files cannot be erased (→ P.31).

• A SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal attached to it cannot be
erased (→ P.7).

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Erasing

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Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset volume, the built-in Variable
Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops.
Particularly helpful for extended recording, the VCVA not only conserves memory by turning off
recording during silent periods, but also makes playback more efficient and convenient.

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator

1

2

Low High

STOP

FOLDER

/MENU

PLAY

INDEX

ERASE

Start recording with the VCV A
switch set to ON.

1

When the volume falls to a preset level or
lower, recording automatically pauses, and
“STANDBY VCVA” flashes on the display.
The record/play lamp glows when recording starts and
flashes when recording pauses.

Using the VOLUME control, adjust the start/stop
actuation level.

2

The higher the VOLUME control is set, the more sensitive
the start/stop level becomes, allowing recording to
automatically begin at a quieter level.

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Notes

• The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected
microphone sensitivity mode (→ P.21).

• To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of the
start/stop actuation level is recommended.

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Locking Files

Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased.
Locked files are not erased when you choose to erase all files from a folder (→ P.27).

Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a
folder.

1

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button several times to
choose the file you want to lock.

2

Press the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second or
longer.

3

The menu opens (→ P.50).

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button
to open the locking screen.

4

8

1,3

STOP

FOLDER

/MENU

5,7

PLAY

INDEX

ERASE

2,4,6

Press the REC/SET button.

The file locking setup process begins.

5

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose
between ON and OFF.

6

ON : Locks the file and prevents it from being erased.
OFF:Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased.

Press the REC/SET button to
complete the setup process.

7

If you select ON, the lock mark appears
on the display.

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

a Current folder
b File to be locked

c Lock mark

8

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Notes

• You cannot append, overwrite, or insert recordings into locked files.

• You cannot set index marks in locked files (→ P.32).

• Files stored on a SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal attached
to it cannot be locked (→ P.7).

• Locked files are erased when a SmartMedia card is formatted (→ P .46).

Locking Files

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Index Marks

Index marks can be incorporated into a file during recording or playback to make it easy to locate
interesting information. Index marks enable faster access to important information by pressing the
FF/+ or REW/– button (→ P.24, 25).

Setting an Index Mark

Press the INDEX button during
recording or playback to set an

1

index mark.

An index mark is set and the index number
appears on the display.

Clearing an Index Mark

Play the file with the index mark you want to
clear (→ P.23).

1

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose the
index mark to be cleared.

2

See “Playback Functions” on pages 23 and 24.

Press the ERASE button while the
index number appears for about 2

3

seconds on the display.

2

The index mark is erased.

Index numbers are reassigned automatically.

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Notes

• Up to 16 index marks can be set in a file. Attempting to set more index
marks will cause “INDEX FULL” to appear on the display.

• Index marks cannot be set or cleared in a file stored on a SmartMedia
card with a write-protect seal attached to it (→ P.7).

• Index marks cannot be set or cleared in a locked file (→ P.31).

Index Marks

1

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STOP

FOLDER

/MENU

STOP

FOLDER

/MENU

PLAY

PLAY

ERASE

INDEX

ERASE

INDEX

1

3

System Sounds

The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may be
turned off.

6
1

STOP

FOLDER

/MENU

PLAY

INDEX

ERASE

3,5
2,4

Press the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second or
longer.

1

The menu opens (→ P.50).

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
open the system sound setup

2

screen (BEEP).
Press the REC/SET button.

The system sound setup process begins.

3

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
choose between ON and OFF.

4

Press the REC/SET button to
complete the setup process.

5

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

6

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Note

If the alarm playback function has been set, the alarm will sound at the
scheduled time even if system sounds are turned off.

System Sounds

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Alarm Playback Function

The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file by pressing any button when the
alarm tone sounds.

Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a
folder.

1

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose the
file to be played when the alarm sounds.

2

PLAY

STOP

INDEX

FOLDER

/MENU

ERASE

1,3

Alarm Playback Function

5,7

2,4,6

Press the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second or
longer.

3

The menu opens (→ P.50).

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button
to open the alarm playback setup

4

screen.

aCurrent folder

Press the REC/SET button.

The alarm playback setup process begins.

5

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
choose between ON and OFF.

6

ON: Enables alarm playback.
OFF:Disables alarm playback.

Press the REC/SET button to
complete the setup process.

7

When you choose ON, the alarm mark
lights and the scheduled time setup
process begins. The time indicator will
flash. → Step 8

bFile to be

played when
alarm sounds

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When you choose OFF, the alarm playback setup process
ends, and the alarm mark disappears. → Step 12

12

STOP

FOLDER

/MENU

PLAY

INDEX

ERASE

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to set the
hour.

8

9,11

8,10

Press the REC/SET button to
accept the hour.

9

The minute indicator flashes.

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to set the
minute.

10

Press the REC/SET button to accept the
minute.

11

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

12

An alarm tone will sound at the scheduled time. Press any button
while the alarm sounds to play the file you associated with the
alarm.

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Notes

• The alarm playback function can be set for only one file at a time.

• The alarm will sound at the scheduled time every day unless the alarm
playback setting is cleared.

• The alarm will sound for 5 minutes and then stop.

• If you are using the recorder at the scheduled time, the alarm will sound
after you’re done.

• The alarm will sound at the scheduled time even if you are holding the
recorder. The recorder begins to play the file associated with the alarm
when you press any button.

• The alarm playback setting is cleared if the selected file is erased or
the SmartMedia card is ejected.

• The alarm won’t launch at the scheduled time if the POWER/LOCK
switch is set to OFF.

Alarm Playback Function

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Moving Files Across
Folders

A recorded file can be transferred from one
folder to another.
The file is added at the end of existing files in
the destination folder.

6,8

PLAY

3

Moving Files Across Folders

1,4,5

STOP

FOLDER

/MENU

INDEX

ERASE

2,7

File to transfer

FOLDER A

123

FOLDER B FOLDER B

1234

Before transfer After transfer

Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a
folder.

1

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button several time to
choose the file you want to move.

2

Press the PLAY button to play the file.

FOLDER A

12

Transferred file

12345

3

Press the FOLDER/MENU button while playing
the file.

4

“INSERT REC?” appears on the display.

Press the FOLDER/MENU button
once again to select “FILE

5

MOVE?.”

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Press the REC/SET button.

The destination folders blink on the

6

display.

a File to transfer
b Current folder
c Destination

folder

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
choose a destination folder .

7

Press the REC/SET button to accept
the chosen destination folder.

8

The file is moved.

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Notes

• If the destination folder is full (a maximum of 199 files), “FOLDER FULL”
appears on the display and files cannot be transferred to it.

• The file transfer process is aborted if you press the STOP button or
leave the recorder idle for 8 seconds after you choose a destination
folder.

• Files cannot be transferred from one folder to another on a SmartMedia
card with a write-protect seal attached to it.

Moving Files Across Folders

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Assigning Folder Names

The three folders can each be assigned a name of
up to eight characters.
The recorder comes with the following preset folder
names:

Folder A : FOLDER A Folder B : FOLDER B
Folder C : FOLDER C

8
1

Assigning Folder Names

PLAY

STOP

INDEX

FOLDER

/MENU

ERASE

1

3,5,7

2
3

2,4,6

4
5

Press the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second or
longer.

The menu opens (→ P.50).

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
open the folder name setup screen.

Press the REC/SET button.

The folder name setup process begins.

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
choose the folder you want to
name.

Press the REC/SET button to
accept the chosen folder .

The first character of the chosen folder’s
name flashes.

Example

FOLDER A : MEMO
FOLDER B : MEETING
FOLDER C : TO DO

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Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose
characters.

6

Available characters are 0 to 9, A to Z, and space.
REC button: To input the selected character and

advance the input position.
NEW button: Acts as a backspace.
ERASE button: To delete the flashing character.
INDEX button: Lets you insert one space.

When you have finished setting the folder name,
press the REC/SET button for 1 second or

7

longer.

This completes the folder naming procedure. (If you wish
to enter another folder name, press the FF/+ or REW/–
button to open the folder name setup screen and repeat
the process starting from Step 3.)

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

8

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Notes

• The folder naming process ends automatically when the eighth
character is set.

• Folder names can be changed only if a SmartMedia card is inserted.

• A SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal attached to it cannot be
changed.

• When a SmartMedia card is formatted, folder names that you assigned
will be reset to the initial names.

Assigning Folder Names

39

Setting Priority Levels

You can set a priority level for each file.
Y ou can choose between “HIGH” and “NORMAL.” The default is NORMAL.

To Set a Priority Level for an Existing File

Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose a
folder.

1

PLAY

STOP

INDEX

FOLDER

/MENU

ERASE

1

Setting Priority Levels

40

5
2

3,4

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button several times to
choose the file to set a priority level.

2

Press the INDEX button for longer
than 1 second.

3

“PRIORITY NORMAL” is displayed.

Press the INDEX button to choose
between “HIGH” and “NORMAL.”

4

Press the REC/SET button to accept the choice.

5

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Notes

• A locked file cannot be assigned a priority level.

• A SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal attached to it cannot be
set.

To Set a Priority for a New File

Press the FOLDER/MENU button to
choose a folder .

1

2

Press the NEW button.

5

3,4

A new file is created.

2

Press the INDEX button for longer
than 1 second.

3

“PRIORITY NORMAL” is displayed.

Press the INDEX button to choose
between “HIGH” and “NORMAL.”

4

Press the REC/SET button to
accept the choice.

5

1

STOP

FOLDER

/MENU

PLAY

INDEX

ERASE

Setting Priority Levels

The recorder displays the new file once the priority is set.

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Note

You may not be able to change the priority level for files recorded on
another DS-3000.

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Setting Job Data

You may record the name of the person who made the recording (Author ID) and code name for
classification (Work Type) for each file automatically when recording is done.
Using the supplied DSS Player, importing a Job Data list (a list of these Author IDs and Work
Types made on a PC) to the recorder saves you the bother of entering the IDs or Types.
These Author IDs and Work Types are set as “AAAA” at the factory.

Setting an Author ID

Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU
button for more than 1 second to

1

3,5

2
3

open the menu (→ P. 50).

“AUTHOR ID” appears on the display .

Press the REC/SET button.

The Author ID currently assigned to the
recorder appears on the display.

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
select the Author ID that you want
to assign to the recorder from the
ID list*.

If you select an ID from the list, go to step 6.
* If no ID list is imported from a PC, the

current MANUAL AUTHOR ID appears on
the display . In such a case, proceed to step

4.

7

Setting Job Data

1

ID List

STOP

FOLDER

/MENU

2,4,6

PLAY

INDEX

ERASE

ID 1

ID 2

ID 3

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MANUAL

Press the REC/SET button.

The current MANUAL AUTHOR ID appears

4

on the display with the first character
flashing.

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose
characters.

5

Available characters are 0 to 9, A to Z, and space.
REC button: To input the selected

character and advance the input

position.
NEW button: Acts as a backspace.
ERASE button: To delete the flashing character.
INDEX button: Lets you insert one space.

After selecting or entering the Author ID, press
and hold the REC/SET button for more than 1

6

second* to make it the current Author ID.

* If you selected an Anthor ID from the list in step 3, press

the REC/SET button.

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

7

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Notes

• An Author name must be of more than 3 and fewer than 17 characters.

• You must not use a space within the first four characters of a filename.

• You cannot change the Author ID of a file which you have already
recorded.

Setting Job Data

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Setting Job Data

Setting a Work T ype

3,5,7

Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU button for
more than 1 second to open the menu (→ P. 50).

1

8
1

Setting Job Data

44

Type List

STOP

FOLDER

/MENU

PLAY

ERASE

INDEX

Type 1

Type 2

Type 3

MANUAL

2

2,4,6

3
4

5

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button
until “WORK TYPE” appears on the
display .

Press the REC/SET button.

The Work Type currently assigned to the recorder appears
on the display.

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
select the Work T ype that you want
to assign to the recorder from the
TYPE list*.

If you select a TYPE from the list, go to
step 7.
* If no TYPE list is imported from a PC, the

current MANUAL WORK TYPE appears on
the display . In such a case, proceed to step

5.

Press the REC/SET button.

The current MANUAL WORK TYPE
appears on the display with the first
character flashing.

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose
characters.

6

Available characters are 0 to 9, A to Z, and space.
REC button: To input the selected character and

advance the input position.
NEW button: Acts as a backspace.
ERASE button: To delete the flashing character.
INDEX button: Lets you insert one space.

After selecting or entering the Work Type, press
and hold the REC/SET button for more than 1

7

second* to make it the current Work T ype.

* If you selected a Work Type from the list in step 4, press

the REC/SET button.

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

8

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Notes

• The Work Type must be of fewer than 17 characters. You can use a
space anywhere in a filename.

• You cannot change the Work Type of a file which you have already
recorded.

Setting Job Data

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Formatting SmartMedia

Formatting prepares SmartMedia cards for recording. SmartMedia cards that have been used on
non-Olympus devices, or that can’t be accessed by this unit, require formatting. The SmartMedia
card that comes with this unit and Olympus SmartMedia cards are preformatted and can be used
immediately following purchase.

Press the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second or
longer.

1

The menu opens (→ P.50).

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to

PLAY

STOP

INDEX

FOLDER

/MENU

ERASE

1

Formatting SmartMedia

3,5
2,4

open the FORMAT screen.

2

Press the REC/SET button.

The formatting process is selected.

3

Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
choose “YES?”.

4

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46

Press the REC/SET button again.

Formatting begins and an indicator flashes

5

on the display.

“FORMAT DONE” displays when
formatting ends.

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Transferring Data

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).

• After formatting a SmartMedia card, the display will
show “NEW FILE”.*
*New files that you create after formatting the
SmartMedia will be stored in the A folder.

Never use any SmartMedia card
other than one that has been
formatted with this unit or with a
CAMEDIA series Olympus digital
camera.

Other SmartMedia cards may not
perform as expected.

to a PC

This recorder is equipped with a USB terminal
to enable recorded voice data to be transferred
to a PC. For more details on how to transfer
data and voice recognition software, refer to
the supplied DSS Player Pro manual.

PC

USB cable

To PC’s
USB connector

Stop the recorder before plugging in the USB cable.

PC platform

Operating system:

PC: IBM PC/AT compatible
CPU: Intel Pentium 166MHz or

RAM: 32MB or more
Hard drive space:

Sound card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster

Display: 800 x 600 pixels or more, 256
CD-ROM drive: 2 x or faster

USB port
Audio I/O terminals:

Microsoft Windows 95/98(SE)/
NT/2000 Professional

faster; AMD-K6 or faster

25MB or more (Plus space for
sound data files.)

16 or 100 % compatible sound
card

colors or more

Microphone input and earphone
(or speaker) output

Tip

When the SmartMedia card is ejected, data
can be transferred from the SmartMedia card
to a PC via a number of ways. See Page 54
for optional accessories to download
SmartMedia through your PCMCIA, USB, or
Floppy Disk drives.

USB terminal

47

Formatting SmartMedia

Transferring Data to a PC

Dealer Option Items

Some additional options can be set by your
Professional Olympus dictation dealer. For
details on the functions and operation of this
optional accessory, consult the dealer from
whom you purchased the recorder.

Hold

Reset

All operation buttons are disabled. This feature
is useful when the recorder has to be carried
in a bag or pocket.

Dealer Option Items/Hold/Reset

HOLD

PLAY

STOP

FOLDER

/MENU

INDEX

ERASE

Setting the HOLD switch to the
HOLD position.

When the recorder is in hold mode, the time
shows on the display .
Remember to reset the HOLD switch when
using the recorder. Setting the HOLD switch
to the HOLD position locks the recorder. All
buttons are disabled.

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If the display or the recorder acts strangely,
lightly press the reset button in the battery
compartment with the tip of a ballpoint pen or
a similar object.

Notes

• Do not use a sharp object such as a needle.

• The time/date setup process launches
automatically when you press the reset button. Set
the time and date again (→ P.12, 13).

• Audio data is not erased when the recorder is reset.

T raining your PC for Voice Recognition

When you use voice-recognition software such as IBM ViaVoice, it is recommended that you set
the recorder to PC microphone and have the software learn the characteristics of the speaker’s
voice and the recorder’s built-in microphone to maximize the accuracy of voice recognition.

Earphone jack

PLAY

STOP

INDEX

FOLDER

/MENU

ERASE

PC

To the PC’s
microphone jack

Connect the KP-4 PC connection cable
(supplied) to the recorder’s earphone jack and

1

the PC microphone jack of your PC.
Start the software on your PC and prepare it to

receive voice input. (Refer to the User's manual

2

of the software for details.)
Press and hold the NEW button to

get into PC train mode.

3

The Record/Play indicator lamp lights in
red, and “TRAIN PC” flashes on the
display, while you are holding the NEW
button pressed.

Speak into the recorder’s microphone.

4

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Notes

• When the recorder is connected to a PC with USB connection, you
cannot perform these procedures.

• While the recorder is set as PC microphone, the output level of the
earphone jack is fixed.

• Refer to the user's manuals of DSS Player Pro and your voice
recognition software for details.

Training your PC for Voice Recognition

49

Menu List

Press the
FOLDER/MENU button
for 1 second or longer

Menu List

AUTHOR ID

WORK TYPE

REC MODE

LOCK

ALARM

BEEP

TIME & DATE

FOLDER NAME

FORMAT

Author ID setting (P.42)

Work Type setting (P.44)

Record mode setting (P.22), selection
between SP and LP modes

Locking files setting (P.31), selection
between ON (locked) and OFF (unlocked)

Alarm playback setting (P.34), selection
between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled)

System sounds setting (P.33), selection
between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled)

Date/time setting, in order of hour,
minute, year, month and day (P.12)

Folder naming (P.38)

SmartMedia card formatting (P.46)

: Press the FF /+ or

REW/– button

Notes

• If you press the STOP button, the REC/SET button, or the
FOLDER/MENU button during a menu setup operation,
the recorder will stop and apply the items that were set to
that point.

• The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during
a menu setup operation, when a selected item is not
applied.

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Press the
FOLDER/MENU button
during playing

INSERT REC?

FILE MOVE?

Inserting recording
(P.20)

Moving files (P.36)

: Press the
FOLDER/MENU button

Note

The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for
10 minutes.

Alarm Message List

Message

BATTER Y LOW

CARD LOCK

CARD ERROR

EJECT ERROR

FOLDER FULL

FORMAT ERROR

INDEX FULL

INSERT CARD

LOCK ON

MEMORY FULL

NO FILE
PRIORITY ERROR

READONL Y

SAME FILE

TRAIN PC

Meaning

Low battery
power
Write-protected

Incompatible
SmartMedia
SmartMedia
ejection error
Folder full

Formatting error

Index full

No card

Erase-locked

Zero remaining
memory

No file
Priority cannot be
set for the file.
Unrecordable

File cannot be
transferred

PC microphone
indicator

Explanation

Battery power is getting low.

Tried to record to, or erase from, a
SmartMedia card with a write­protect seal attached.
An incompatible SmartMedia card
was inserted.
The SmartMedia card was ejected
during an operation.
The folder is full of files (maximum
of 199 files).

An error was encountered while
formatting.
The file is full of index marks
(maximum of 16 marks).
There is no SmartMedia card
inserted.
Attempted to overwrite, insert
additional recording to, or erase a
locked file.
The SmartMedia card has no
remaining memory.

No files were found in the folder.
You tried to set a priority level for a
file recorded on another recorder.
There is something wrong with the
SmartMedia card.
A file with the same file name*
already exists in the destination
folder.
The recorder is being used as a
PC microphone (→ P.49).

* File names are assigned during recording for file management purposes.

Action

Replace with new batteries
(→ P.11).
Remove the write-protect seal
from the SmartMedia card and
try again (→ P.14).
Insert a compatible SmartMedia
card (→ P.6).
Reinsert the SmartMedia card.

Erase files that are no longer
required, or insert another
SmartMedia card (→ P.26).
Reinsert the SmartMedia card
and then reformat it (→ P.46).
Erase index marks that are no
longer required (→ P.32).
Insert a SmartMedia card
(→ P .14).
Unlock the file (→ P.31).

Alarm Message List

Erase files that are no longer
required or insert another
SmartMedia card (→ P.6, 26).
Select another folder.
In such a case, you cannot set a
priority for the file.
Back up the data (→ P.47) and
format the SmartMedia card.
Transfer the file to another folder .

Refer to the supplied DSS Player
Pro manual.

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T roubleshooting

Symptom

Nothing
appears on
the display.

Won’t start

Unable to
record

No playback
tone heard
Unable to
erase

Noise heard

Troubleshooting

during
playback
Recording
level too low
Unable to set
index marks

Won’t work
with AC
adapter

Unable to
eject the
SmartMedia
card

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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 works
The recorder is in HOLD mode.

The SmartMedia card is not formatted.

The batteries are dead.
The SmartMedia card has a write-protect seal
attached to it.
The SmartMedia card is unformatted.
The SmartMedia card does not have enough memory.

The maximum number of files has been reached.
The earphone is connected.
The VOLUME control is set to 0.
The file is locked.
The SmartMedia card has a write-protect seal
attached to it.
The recorder was shaken during recording.
The recorder was placed near a cell phone or
fluorescent lamp while recording or during playback.
The microphone sensitivity is too low.

The maximum number of index marks (16) has been
reached.
The SmartMedia card has a write-protect seal
attached to it.
The file is locked.
A non-standard AC adapter is being used.

The POWER/LOCK switch is set to ON.

Action

Verify polarity is correct.
Replace with new batteries.
Set the POWER/LOCK switch to
ON.
Reset the recorder (→ P.48).
Release the recorder from HOLD
(→ P .48).
Format the SmartMedia card
(→ P .46).
Replace with new batteries.
Remove the seal

Format the SmartMedia card
Erase unnecessary files or insert
another SmartMedia card.
Check another folder.
Disconnect the earphone jack.
Adjust the VOLUME control.
Unlock the file (→ P .31).
Remove the seal

Move the recorder.

Set the microphone sensitivity to
CONF mode and try again
Erase unnecessary index marks
(→ P .32).
Remove the seal

Unlock the file (→ P .31).
Use the Olympus A321 (for US,
Canada) or A322 (for Europe
except U.K) AC adapter
(Oprional).
Set the POWER/LOCK switch to
OFF.

(→ P.7).

(→ P.46)

(→ P.7).

–

(→ P.21)

(→ P.7).

.

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Specifications

Recording format

DSS (Digital Speech Standard)

Recording media

3 V (3.3 V) SmartMedia cards
(4 to 64MB)

Card format SSFDC Forum-compliant

SmartMedia format

Input level –70 dBv
Sampling frequency

SP mode:12 kHz
LP mode:8 kHz

Overall frequency response

SP mode:300 to 5,000 Hz
LP mode:300 to 3,000 Hz

Recording time SP mode:2 hours 35 minutes

(16MB card)

LP mode:5 hours 30 minutes

(16MB card)

Speaker Built-in ø28 mm round dynamic

speaker

Microphone jack ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance

2 kΩ

Earphone jack ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance

8 Ω

Maximum working output (3 V DC)

100 mW or more (8 Ω speaker)

Input power requirement

Rated voltage:3 V
Batteries: T wo AAA

batteries
(LR03 or R03)

External power supply:

AC adapter

Battery life (Recording or Playing):

Approx. 11 hours (with alkaline
batteries, based on our standard
testing procedure)

External dimensions

109.5 x 50.0 x 16.7 mm (without
protrusions)

Weight 86 g (including batteries)

* Specifications and design are subject to

change without notice.

* Battery life varies greatly according to type

of batteries used and the conditions of use.

Specifications

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Accessories (optional)

SmartMedia cards of 4, 8, 16, 32, and
64MB:M-4/8/16/32/64

Olympus CAMEDIA digital camera series 3 V
(3.3 V) SmartMedia memory cards can be
used.

PC card adapter:MA-2E

Allows files to be transferred to a PC that has
a PC card slot or PC card drive.

FlashPath (floppy disk adapter):MAFP-2E

Allows files to be transferred to a PC with a

3.5” floppy disk drive.

USB SmartMedia reader/writer:MAUSB-1
(US and Canada) or MAUSB-2 (Europe)

Allows data to be transferred to and from a
PC running Windows98/Windows2000
professional quickly and effortlessly.

Conference microphone:ME7

Accessories (optional)

A highly sensitive directional microphone
(shotgun microphone). Used to record
speakers at a distance.

External microphone:ME10*

A lavalier omnidirectional microphone that clips
to clothing. Used to record your own voice or
people near you.

Noise-Cancellation microphone:ME12

Used to get crisp recordings of your own voice
by reducing the effects of ambient noise.
Recommended to improve the accuracy when
using voice-recognition software.

AC adapter:A321 (US and Canada) or A322
(Europe except U.K.)

Connecting cord:KA232*

Use to connect the microphone jack of this unit
to a radio or other sound source.

Plug adapter:P A3

An adapter that connects devices such as
microphones with ø2.5 mm mini-plugs to the
unit’s ø3.5 mm mini-jack.

PC Transcription kit: AS-3000

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.

* Use these accessories with the PA3 plug

adapter.

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T echnical Assistance And Support

The following are for only technical questions and support about OLYMPUS DSS player.

◆ Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada
1-888-553-4448

◆ User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada
[e-mail]

◆ Technical Hotline Number in Europe
Toll free number
008000 67 10 83 00

available for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Sweden,
Switzerland, United Kingdom

Charged numbers
[phone]

available for Finland, Italy, Luxemburg, Portugal, Spain and Czech Republic

[phone]

available for Greece, Croatia, Hungary and the rest of Europe

◆ User Support E-mail address in Europe
[e-mail]

The following are for only technical questions and support about IBM ViaVoice.

◆ http://www.ibm.com/software/speech/ support/faqolympus.html

Technical Assistance And Support

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Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: DS-3000
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 following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Model Number: DS-3000

Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Canadian RFI

This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.

Cet apparail numerique ne depasse pas limits de Categorie B pour les emissions de gruit radio
emanant d’appareils numeriques, tel que prevu dans les Reglements sur l’Interference Radio du
Department Canadian des Communications.

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San-Ei Building, 22-2, Nishi Shinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Tel. [phone]

Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Tel. [phone]

(Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. [phone]

(Letters) Postfach 10 49 08. 20034 Hamburg. Germany.

2-8 Honduras Street, London EC1Y 0TX, United Kingdom, Tel. [phone]

http://www.olympus.com

“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety,
health, enviroment and customer protection.

L’indication “CE” signfie que ce produit est conforme aux exigences concemant la sécurité,
la santé, l’environnement et la protection du consommateur.

Das “CE” Zeichen bestätigt die übereinstimmug mit den Europäischen Bestimmungen für
Betriebssicherheit und Umweltschutz.

Il marchio “CE” indica che questo prodotto è conforme alle norme della comunità europea
per quanto riguarda la sicurezza, la salute, l’ambiente e la protezione del consumatore.

La marca “CE” indica que este producto se encuentra de conformidad con las exigencias
europeas sobre seguridad, salud, medio ambiente y protección al consumidor.

E2-0470-01

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