When you install the DSS Player Pro on your
PC from the CD-ROM, you can use an online
expanded version of this instruction manual,
allowing you to learn more about the digital
voice recorder.
If the DSS Player is installed, click the [start]
button, select [All Programs], then [ OLYMPUS
DSS Player Pro], then click [DS-4000
Instructions]. You can read more about the items
listed below.
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.
Important Safety Precautions
Certain symbols are used in the user’s
manual and on this product to help protect
users, their surroundings, and their
property from possible injury or damage.
Please familiarize yourself with the
following definitions and meanings for
each symbol before reading the
precautions.
Signifies danger which
may result in serious
Danger
Warning
Caution
injury or death.
Indicates items or actions
which may cause serious
injury or death.
Indicates items or actions
which may result in damage
or personal injury.
Symbols prohibiting a specific action
Prohibited
Do not
disassemble
Symbols requiring a specific action
Mandatory
Unplug from
power outlet
Convention Used In this Manual
• The word “card” is used to refer to the xDpicture Card.
• The word “DSS Player” is used to refer to
the DSS Player Pro Dictation Module in
Windows environment and DSS Player for
Mac in Apple Macintosh environment.
• The Notes at the bottom of a page are used
for additional information, exceptions, or
related events.
• Words in uppercase form such as PLAY or
REC are used to describe a function, button,
or switch position on the recorder.
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General Precautions
● 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.
<Warning regarding data loss>
Recorded content in memory may be
destroyed or erased by operating
mistakes, unit malfunction, or during
repair work.
It is recommended to back up and save
important content to other media such as
a computer hard disk.
Batteries/Rechargeable
Battery Pack (BR402)
Danger
• Do not solder lead wires or terminals
directly onto a battery or modify it.
• Do not connect the and terminals
together. This may cause fire,
overheating or electric shock.
• When carrying or storing the battery
(BR402), be sure to put it in the provided
case to protect its terminals. Do not carry
or store the battery with any metal
objects (such as key rings). If this
warning is not followed, fire, overheating
or electric shock may occur.
• Do not connect the batteries directly to
a power outlet or a cigarette lighter of
an automobile.
• Do not insert the batteries with their
and terminals reversed.
• If any liquid from a battery gets into your
eyes, promptly wash it off with clean
water and consult your doctor at once.
• There is a hole from which gas escapes on
the terminal. Do not cover or block it
(BR402).
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.
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General Precautions
• 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 service.
• Do not expose the rechargeable batteries
to water. Do not allow water to contact
the terminals.
• Do not remove or damage the battery
insulating sheet.
• Do not use the batteries if you find
something wrong with them such as
leakage, color change or deformity.
• Unplug the charger if the charging is still
incomplete after the specified time it
should take.
• Should any battery liquid get on skin or
clothing, promptly wash it off with clean
water.
• Keep batteries away from fire.
Caution
• BR402 rechargeable batteries are
exclusively for use with Olympus digital
voice recorder DS-4000. Do not use them
in combination with other equipment.
• Do not subject batteries to strong
shocks.
• Do not use with other types of batteries,
or with batteries that have different
voltages or brand names.
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• When using more than two batteries,
charge them at the same time.
• When using new batteries, or batteries which
have not been used for a long time, be sure
to recharge them even if they were only used
for a short period of time.
Battery Charger (Cradle)
Danger
• Do not attempt to use this charger
with anything other than Olympus
Ni-MH batteries. Using it in
combination with other batteries
may cause fire, explosion, leakage
or overheating.
•
Do not put the charger in water.
Using it when wet or in a humid area
(such as a bathroom) may cause
fire, overheating or electric shock.
• Do not use the charger with
batteries that have been
inserted with their and
terminals reversed. This may
cause fire, explosion, leakage,
overheating or damage to
batteries.
• Never modify or disassemble
the charger. This may cause
Do not
disassemble
Warning
fire, overheating, electric
shock or injury.
• Do not use the batteries if you
find something wrong with
them such as deformity or
leakage. This may cause
explosion or overheating.
• Do not insert metal wires or
similar objects. This may
cause fire, overheating or
electric shock.
• Keep out of the reach of
children. Do not let children
use this product without adult
supervision.
Caution
• Do not charge continuously for
more than 3 hours. This may
cause explosion, fire, leakage or
overheating of batteries.
•
Be sure to charge batteries within the
temperature range of 0°C - 40°C/32°F
- 104°F. If not, there may be explosion,
fire, leakage or damage to batteries.
•
Do not put anything heavy on the
charger or leave it in an unstable
position or in a humid place. This
may cause explosion, fire, leakage,
overheating, electric shock or injury.
•
Do not touch the charger for too
long when using it. This may cause
a serious low-temperature burn.
•
If charging does not finish (or if the
charge indicator light does not go
off) after three hours, the charger
may break. If this occurs,
disconnect the power plug and
consult your nearest Olympus
dealer or customer support center.
•
Do not use or store the charger in/
on an unstable place, such as a
television set, etc. If it falls, it may
cause injury or break.
AC Adapter
Danger
• Be sure to use the charger with
the proper voltage (AC 100 - 240
V). Using it with other voltage
levels may cause fire, explosion,
overheating, electric shock or
injury.
•
For safety, be sure to unplug the
charger from the outlet before
Unplug from
power outlet
Warning
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or
modify the AC adapter in any way.
• Keep foreign 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:
performing maintenance or
cleaning. Also, never plug in or
disconnect the power plug with a
wet hand. This may cause electric
shock or injury.
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General Precautions
1 do not touch any of the exposed parts;
2 immediately disconnect the power
1
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.
Caution
• Do not use the charger if the
power plug is damaged or the
plug is not completely
connected to the outlet. This
may cause fire, overheating,
electric shock, short circuit or
damage.
•
Unplug the AC Adapter from AC
outlet when not using. If this
Unplug from
power outlet
precaution is not followed, fire,
overheating or electric shock may
occur.
•
Make sure to hold the plug when
removing the power plug from
the outlet. Do not bend the cord
excessively or put a heavy
object on it. This may cause fire,
overheating, electric shock or
damage.
•
If something appears to be
wrong with the charger, unplug
the charger from the outlet and
consult your nearest service
center. Using the charger may
cause fire, overheating, electric
shock or injury.
•
Do not use or keep the charger
in very hot places, such as in
direct sunlight, in a closed car
on a sunny day, near a heater,
on an electric carpet, etc. Do not
use the charger if something is
covering it (such as a blanket).
This may cause fire, explosion,
leakage or overheating.
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Main Features
● Slide switch operation for ease of use and
fast response.
● Dual function cradle, docking station, for
recharging of Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery
Pack (BR402) (☞ P.13)*1 and for
downloading data from the recorder to a PC
(☞ P.48).
● Two Programmable buttons A and B.
● Recording and storing voice in DSS format.
● Two recording modes, SP (Standard
Playback) mode or LP (Long Playback)
mode (☞ P.31).
● Five folders and up to 199 files/folder, for
a maximum of 995 recordings (☞ P.21).
● Built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator
(VCVA) function.
● USB Audio Device, recorder can be used
as a USB microphone or USB speaker
when connected to a PC.*
2
● Large LCD screen with backlight.
● Multi-level priority setting (☞ P.33).
● DSS Player software included (☞ P.38).
● Hands-free recording function when used with
the optional foot switch (RS25/26).
*1Available only with the supplied Ni-MH Rechargeable
Battery Pack (BR402).
2
Do not use with Windows 98 as computer operation may
*
become unstable.
IBM and PC/AT are the trademarks or registered
trademarks of International Business Machines
Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation.
Apple, Macintosh, iMac, eMac, Mac, and PowerMac
are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple
Computer, Inc.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
Adobe and Acrobat Reader are registered
trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
Other product and brand names mentioned herein
may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.
1
Main Features
9
xD-Picture Card
The xD-Picture Card is a removable recording media.
1
xD-Picture Card
Compatible Cards
The removable card can be used to store different
kind of data. Since the card has larger memory
capacity than a diskette, it can be used to transfer
data between different PCs. The recorder supports
cards with memory capacity between 16 to 512 MB.
1 Index area
You can write
down the card’s
contents.
2 Contact area
Comes into contact
with the recorder’s
signal read contacts.
Memory Sizes of Cards and Approximate Recording Times*
*1: Available recording time for one continuous file.
Available recording time may be shorter if many
short recordings are made.
*2: Total recording time of two files. The maximum
2
recording time per file is 99 hours.
1
Notes
• When initializing (formatting) a card, confirm that no necessary data is stored on the card beforehand.
Initialization completely erases the existing data on the card.
• Cards used in a recorder must be formatted in the same recorder first unless formatted with a
CAMEDIA series Olympus digital camera. Card may not perform as expected when formatted by a
different device.
• The card has a service life. When reaching the end of its life, writing or erasing data on the card will be
disabled. In this case, replace the card.
• If you use a PC card adapter compatible with the card to save or delete some data on the card, the maximum
recording time on the card may be decreased. To recover the original recording time, initialize/format the
card in the recorder.
• Olympus will not be held liable for any data corruption or loss due to misuse of the media card.
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Identification of Parts
1
2
3
$
#
@
!
0
9
8
4
5
6
7
)
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(
*
1
Identification of Parts
^
&
1 EAR jack
2 MIC jack
3 Built-in microphone
4 NEW button
5
Slide (REC/STOP/PLAY/REV) switch
6 FF (Fast Forward) button
7 REW (Rewind) button
8 Built-in speaker
9 MENU button
0 B button (Programmable)
! A button (Programmable)
• Removing the battery pack while the recorder is in use may corrupt the file. If you are recording into a file
and the battery run out, you will lose your currently recorded file since the file header will not be written. It
is crucial to charge the batteries once you see only one hash mark in the battery icon.
• Remove the battery pack if you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time.
The battery needs to be charged when you use the recorder
for the first time after purchase (☞P.14).
Recharging batteries
The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries
lose power.
→→→
When appears on the display, charge the batteries as
soon as possible.
When the battery is too weak, the recorder shuts down and
“BATTERY LOW” appears on the display.
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Installing Batteries
13
Charging Battery
You can charge the Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack in the recorder when you set the recorder in the
cradle. The battery is usually shipped partially charged. You need to charge the battery before first use.
1
Charging Battery
AC adapter
AC cable
AC
connector
The plug type varies
depending on the
country where sold.
• Charge the battery often for first few uses. Battery performs better after several full charge/discharge cycles.
• Batteries other than the supplied battery cannot be charged.
• If you charge the battery right after charging is complete, it will take only few minutes to charge the battery.
• The PC must be ON when charging battery via the USB cable connection.
• Charging battery via the USB cable connection may not be successful depending on the power supply
capacity of your PC. Use the AC adapter instead.
•
If you change the recorder to AUDIO device while charging battery only via the USB cable connection, charging may stop.
• Do not set or remove the recorder from the cradle while it is in operation.
• You can charge the battery while the recorder is in operation.
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Connect the AC adapter or USB cable to the
cradle.
1
For connection procedures, see P.44.
When using the adapter for charging, connect the power plug
to the charger’s AC connector.
Turn ON the recorder and, remaining the slide
switch at the STOP position, set it vertically in
2
the cradle.
CHARGE indicator lamp glows red and the charging starts.
The lamp goes out when the charging is complete.
Information Regarding Rechargeable Batteries
These batteries are exclusively for use with Olympus voice recorder DS-4000. Never use them
in combination with other equipment.
Discharging
Batteries self-discharge while they are not in use. Be sure to charge them regularly before use.
Battery life
Charging and discharging are possible for approximately 500 times depending on usage.
Operating temperature
Batteries are chemical products. Battery efficiency may change even when operating within
the recommended temperature range, but this is not a malfunction.
Using the batteries outside the above temperature range may result in declining efficiency
and shorter battery life.
In order to prevent battery leakage or rust, remove the batteries from the products when you
will not be using them for a long time, and store them separately.
This charger is designed to fully charge batteries regardless of their energy level. However, for best
results when charging newly purchased batteries or batteries that have not been used for a long time
(more than one month), It is recommended to fully charge the batteries, then discharge them. Repeat
two or three times.
• When you dispose dead batteries always observe the laws and regulations regarding the disposing of such
items.
• If Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are not fully discharged, protect against short-circuiting (e.g. by taping the
contacts) before disposing.
1
Information Regarding Rechargeable Batteries
For customers in Germany
Olympus has a contract with the GRS (Joint
Battery Disposal Association) in Germany to
ensure environmentally friendly disposal.
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Turning ON the Recorder
With the battery charged in the recorder and the card
1
Turning ON the Recorder/ Power Save Mode
POWER
ON OFF
inserted properly, the recorder is ready to work.
While the power switch on the back of the recorder is in
the OFF position, none of the buttons or switch on the
recorder will be active. Slide the power switch to the ON
position to activate the recorder.
Power Save Mode
When the recorder is ON but not in use for 10 minutes, by default, it will switch to power save mode
automatically. To reactivate the recorder again, press any of the buttons on the recorder.
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Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE)
Setting the correct time and date on the recorder is very important since every file recorded on
the recorder will have the date and time information as part of the file header. This will simplify
the file management aspects later on.
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.
Set the hour.
1 Press the FF button or REW button to
1
set the hour.
2 Press the MENU button to accept the hour.
• You can choose between 12 and 24 hour
display by pressing the A button while
setting the hour and minute.
A button
(switching
the data
displayed)
FF/REW
button
(alters a choice)
MENU
button
(accepts a
choice and
moves on to
the next item)
Example: 5:45 P.M.
5:45 PM ←→ 17:45
(Initial setting)
Set the minute.
1 Press the FF button or REW button to
2
set the minute.
2 Press the MENU button to accept the minute.
Set the year.
1 Press the FF button or REW button to
3
set the year.
2 Press the MENU button to accept the year.
• You can choose a different date format by
pressing the A button while setting the date.
• If you move the slide switch to a position other
than STOP mode, the recorder will save the items
that were set to that point.
• You can set the time and date from your PC using DSS
Player software (☞ P.38).
Press the MENU button.
The menu appears (☞ P.31).
1
Press the FF or REW button until
“TIME&DATE” flashes on the display.
2
Press the MENU button.
Time/Date screen appears. The hour
3
indicator flashes, indicating the start of the
2
Time/Date setup process.
Follow the same steps starting at step 1 in
“Setting Time/Date” (☞ P.17).
Press and hold the MENU button for
1 second or longer to close the
4
menu.
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Inserting and Ejecting a Card
Inserting a Card
1
2
3
Slide the card cover lock in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
1
The card cover is unlocked and the message “CARD COVER
IS OPEN” appears on the display. When this message
appears, the power is switched off automatically.
Face the card the correct way and insert it into
the card slot as shown in the diagram.
2
• Insert the card keeping it straight.
• The card stops with a click when it is inserted all the
way.
• Inserting the card the wrong way or at an angle could
damage the contact area or cause the card to jam.
• If the card is not inserted all the way, data may not be
written to the card.
Close the card cover securely.
3
Card inserted fully into the slot
The recorder sounds beeps* and the message “PLEASE
WAIT” on the display flashes for seconds.
Card not inserted fully into the slot
When the card cover is closed, the message “INSERT
CARD” on the display flashes for a few seconds. Pressing
any button will sound beeps* and flash the message
“INSERT CARD” again.
Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the card inward may
cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.
Recording
4H33M12S
REMA I N :
NEW F I LE
AUTHOR A
a
b
c
By default, the recorder has five folders, A, B, C, D, E and you can select folder by pressing the
A button. These five 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. You can use your DSS player to change a folder name. Up to
199 messages can be recorded per folder.
All recordings made in any of the folders will be in Digital Speech Standard (DSS) format. By
default, the RECORD function is configured to record at the current position (overwrite). However,
that can be changed to any of the following settings:
• Append: Appends the recording to the end of the current file.
• Insert: Inserts the recording at the current position in the file.
• Overwrite: Overwrites the recording starting at the current position in the file.
New Recording
Create a new file to record in.
Press the NEW button to create a new
1,4
file.
1
a Current recording mode
b New file number
c Selected Author ID
2,3
Move the slide switch to the REC
position to start recording.
2
The record/play indicator lamp glows red.
Aim the microphone at the sound source.
d Current recording time
e Remaining recording time
AUTHOR A
d
e
00M05S
4H33M07S
2
Recording
Move the slide switch to the STOP
position to stop recording.
3
If you want to append additional recordings to
the same file, move the slide switch to the REC
position again.
Press the NEW button to close the
file.
4
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Recording
Notes
• A beep will sound when the remaining recording time reaches 60 seconds, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds
while recording.
•“MEMORY FULL” or “FOLDER FULL” will be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is full. Delete
any unnecessary files before recording any further (☞ P.27) or transfer dictation files to your computer
2
using DSS Player Software (☞ P.45).
Recording
• You cannot select a different recording mode (SP or LP) than that of the original file when appending
recording.
Review Recording
Move the slide switch to the REV position while recording, then move the slide switch to the PLAY
position when you want to start playback.
The recorder plays up to the end of file, then stops.
You can overwrite or append additional recordings in the same file from that point.
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Overwrite Recording
14M00S
AUTHOR A
10M25S
You can overwrite a previously recorded file from any point within the file.
Note that the overwritten recordings will be erased.
Select and play the file you want to
overwrite.
1
Stop playback at the starting point of
overwrite.
1,2,3
Move the slide switch to the REC
position to start overwriting.
2
The record/play indicator lamp glows red.
Move the slide switch to the STOP
position to stop overwriting.
• If you place the slide switch in the STOP position for more than two
seconds while moving the slide switch from the PLAY position to the
REC position, the Insert recording will be canceled.
• The recording time and date of the file is updated to the time and date
of the inserted recording.
• You cannot select a different recording mode (SP, LP) than that of the
original file before inserting.
AUTHOR A
00M11S
4H33M06S
AUTHOR A
00M12S
I NSERT REC
Playing
You can start playing a file at any point.
Select the file, then move the slide
switch to the PLAY position to start
1
playback.
2
The record/play indicator lamp glows
green.
1,3
a Current playback time
b Total recording time of the file being
Press the VOLUME (+) or VOLUME
(–) button to adjust the volume.
2
The display shows the volume level. You
can choose between 0 to 30.
Move the slide switch to the STOP
position at any point you want to
3
stop the playback.
played
a
b
FOLDER A
LENGTH :
00M05S
27M58S
2
Playing
25
Playing
Playback
Operation
How to Cancel
functions
Fast
Forward
(FF)
2
Rewind
Playing
(REW)
Cue
(CUE)
Review
(REV)
• If you press the FF button once while fast-forwarding or twice while stopped, the recorder will stop at the
end of the file (F.SKIP).
• If you press the REW button once while rewinding or twice while stopped, the recorder will stop at the
beginning of the file (B.SKIP). If the REW button is pressed within 2 seconds, the recorder skips to the
beginning of the previous file.
Press the FF button once while stopped.
Press the REW button once while stopped.
Hold the FF button while stopped or playing a file.
Hold the REW button while stopped or playing a file.
Move the slide switch to the REV position.
Move the slide switch to a position
other than the STOP position.
➥ The recorder starts the operation of
the set position.
Release the button.
Release the button.
Release the slide switch.
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Erasing
FOLDER A
F I LE
ERASE ?
FOLDER A
F I LE
ERASE !
Erasing a File
Erasing or deleting a file from any of the folder on the recorder is a very simple process.
2,3
Select the file you want to erase.
1
Press the ERASE button.
“FILE ERASE ?” flashes on the display for
2
approximately 8 seconds.
Press the ERASE button once more
while “FILE ERASE ?” is flashing.
3
The display changes to “FILE ERASE !” and
erasing will start.
{
“ERASE DONE” is displayed when the file is
erased. File numbers will be reassigned
automatically.
• If the ERASE button is not pressed within the 8 seconds after “START”
or “END” starts flashing, the recorder will revert to the stop status.
• An erased file cannot be restored.
• Locked files cannot be partially erased.
AUTHOR A
5M01S
PART I AL
ERASE !
{
AUTHOR A
5M01S
DONE
ERASE
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Menu List
Press the MENU button.
MENU
REC MODE
MIC SENSE
SUB MENU
VCVA
SUB MENU
LOCK
BEEP
EXIT
Select SP or LP mode.
Microphone sensitivity setting. Select between
CONFERENCE (high-sensitivity mode) or
DICTATION (low-sensitivity mode).
Exit MENU and return to STOP mode.
Switches to the SUB MENU.
VCVA setting. Select ON (enabled) or OFF
(disabled).
Locking files setting. Select ON (locked) or
OFF (unlocked).
System sounds setting. Select ON (enabled)
or OFF (disabled).
3
Menu List
FORMAT
EXIT
CONTRAST
USB CHARG.
BACKLIGHT
TIME&DATE
Recorder formatting (☞P.36).
Returns to the MENU.
LCD contrast adjustment. Select the level from
1 to 12.
USB charge setting. Select ON (enabled) or
OFF (disabled).
Backlight setting. Select ON (enabled) or OFF
(disabled).
Time/Date setting. Hour, minute, year, month
and day (☞P.17).
Press the FF
button or REW
button.
Press the
MENU
button.
Notes
• If you press the NEW button or hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer, 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.
• You can set the time and date on the recorder from your PC using DSS Player software (☞ P.38 ).
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Learning to Use the Menu
To navigate through the different options in the MENU, use the MENU List flow chart (☞ P.35) and
the following steps to modify or change any settings.
Press the MENU button.
The menu appears (☞ P.31).
1
3
Learning to Use the Menu
1,3
5,6
2,4
Press the FF or REW button to highlight a menu
item you want to modify/change.
2
Press the MENU button to select that menu item.
The possible options for the menu item will be in view.
3
Press the FF or REW button to highlight an option
or setting.
4
Press the MENU button.
The highlighted option will be selected and the new setting
5
saved.
Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or
longer to close the menu.
6
32
Setting Priority Levels
By default, B button is programmed with PRIORITY function.
You can set a priority level on each file recorded. You can choose between “HIGH” and “NORMAL.”
The default is NORMAL.
To Set a Priority Level on an Existing File
Select the file.
1
Press the PRIORITY button to
choose between “HIGH” and
2
To Set a Priority on a New File
2
2
“NORMAL”.
Press the NEW button.
A new file is created.
1
1
Press the PRIORITY button to
choose between “HIGH” and
Priority level cannot be changed on a locked filed.
AUTHOR A
00M00S
LENGTH :
27M58S
AUTHOR A
00M00S
LENGTH :
27M58S
AUTHOR A
NEW F I LE
REMA I N:
2H33M12S
AUTHOR A
NEW F I LE
REMA I N:
2H33M12S
3
Setting Priority Levels
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Setting Job Data
ID 1
ID 2
ID 3
ID10
Every file recorded on the recorder will include the Author ID and Work Type as part of its header
information. To create multiple Author IDs and Work Types on the recorder, use the bundled DSS
Player software to create and upload a Job Data list (list of Author IDs and Work Types) to the
recorder.
By default the Author ID is set to “DS4000”.
Setting an Author ID
3
Setting Job Data
Turn ON the recorder.
When more than one Author ID exist on
1
the recorder, the ID list will be displayed.
1
Press the FF or REW button to
select the Author ID that you want
2
to assign to the recorder from the
ID list.
Press the MENU button to set the
ID.
3
All recordings made by the author during
the session will include the set ID as part
of the header information.
ID List
AUTHOR A
AUTHOR B
AUTHOR C
AUTHOR D
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3
2
Setting a Work Type
Type 1
Type 2
Type 3
Type 10
1
3
2
Press the NEW button while in
STOP mode.
1
When more than one Work Type ID exist
on the recorder, the Work Type ID list will
display.
Press the FF or REW button to
highlight a Work Type from the
2
Work Type ID list.
Press the MENU button to select
the Work Type.
3
All recordings made with the new Work Type
ID will have the new Work Type as part of the
header information.
WORKTYPE A
WORKTYPE B
WORKTYPE C
WORKTYPE D
Type List
3
Setting Job Data
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Formatting the Card (FORMAT)
Cards that have been used on non-Olympus devices, or cards that are not recognized by the
recorder, must be formatted before they can be used with the recorder. The Olympus xD-Picture
Card included with the recorder is preformatted and ready for use.
To familiarize yourself with the formatting process, read the steps below.
Press the MENU button.
The menu appears (☞ P.31).
3
Formatting the Card (FORMAT)
1
Press the FF or REW button until
“FORMAT” in SUB MENU flashes on
2
the display.
FORMAT
EX I T
CONTRAST
1,3,5
36
2,4
3
4
5
Press the MENU button to select
“FORMAT”.
The formatting process is selected.
Press the FF or REW button to
highlight the “START” option.
Press the MENU button to confirm
“START” selection.
“DATA WILL BE CLEARED” appears for
approximately 2 seconds.
CANCEL
START
DATA W I LL
BE CLEARED
Press the FF or REW button again
to highlight the “START” option.
6
SURE?
CANCEL
START
7
6
Press the MENU button again to
initiate the formatting process.
7
Formatting begins and “FORMAT!” flashes
on the display.
• The time required to format cards differs depending on the capacity of
cards. For example, formatting may take about 1 minute for 512 MB
card. Do not interrupt the formatting process by opening the card cover
or the battery cover. Doing so will damage the data or card.
• When the recorder is formatted, all the stored data, including locked
files, are erased.
• If an unformatted card is inserted, the recorder automatically displays
the format option in the menu.
FORMAT!
{
FORMAT
DONE
3
Formatting the Card (FORMAT)
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DSS Player Software
The DSS Player is a fully featured software tool that provides a simple to use but sophisticated
method of managing your recordings. Some of the features of the DSS Player are:
• Automatic download and backup of recordings from the recorder to a PC.
• Automatic distribution of recordings by e-mail or FTP to transcriptionists or other users.
• Automatic retrieval of typed documents, via e-mail or FTP, linking the document to the recording.
• Allows you to manage and change settings on your recorder.
• Allows you to play and edit recordings on your PC.
• When used with the recorder connected to a PC, direct recording on the PC is possible.
Make sure that your computer meets the minimum requirements listed below. Please check with your system
administrator or your Olympus Professional Dealer.
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DSS Player Software
Minimum Requirement
Windows
PC:
Operating System:
CPU:
RAM:
Hard drive space:
Drive:
Sound card:
Browser:
Display:
USB port:
Audio I/O terminals:
IBM PC/AT compatible PC
Microsoft Windows 98/ 98SE/ Me/ 2000 Professional/
XP Professional, Home Edition
Intel Pentium II class 333 MHz processor or faster
(Processor 500 MHz or faster is recommended)
64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended)
50 MB or more
2x or faster CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive
Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100% compatible sound card
• Do not use the recorder as a USB Microphone/Speaker on Windows 98 as computer operation may become
unstable. (Use only with Windows 98SE or later versions of the OS.)
• To use the voice recognition function with the recorder, use Windows 98SE or later versions of the OS.
• Macintosh version does not support voice recognition software.
Power Mac G3 233 MHz class processor or faster
iMac/ iBook/ eMac/ Power Mac/ PowerBook
(The computer must support a standard USB port.)
Mac OS 9.0-9.2.2/ 10.1-10.3
64 MB or more (128 MB or more is recommended)
50 MB or more
2x or faster CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive
800 x 600 pixels or more, 256 colors or more
One or more free ports
Earphone output or speakers
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DSS Player Software
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Installing DSS Player Software
Before you connect your recorder to your PC, you must first install the DSS Player software.
Make sure to exit all running applications, eject the floppy disk if you are using one, and logon as
administrator if you are running Windows 2000/XP (Professional only) or Mac OS X on the network.
Windows
Insert Olympus DSS Player CD into
the CD-ROM drive.
1
The installation program will start
automatically.
4
If the installation program does not start
automatically, browse your CD-ROM drive
Installing DSS Player Software
and execute “setup.exe”.
The installation Language Selection
dialog box appears.
2
Select the desired language.
Register user information.
Enter your name, company name, and
3
license ID number (serial number).
The license ID number is printed on the
license ID card included inside the recorder
package.
Click the [Next] button. When a confirmation
dialog box appears, click the [Yes] button.
Proceed with the installation
according to the instructions on the
Never install DSS Player in Mac OS 9.x system, when using DSS Player with Mac OS X. The device connected
when using the classic environment may not be recognized.
Macintosh
Insert Olympus DSS Player CD into
the CD-ROM drive.
1
Double-click the CD icon.
Select the folders named “Mac OS 9.x” and
2
“Mac OS X” and start up your OS.
Double-click the following icon.
Select the folder of which the language is
3
to be installed, and execute the installation
program in the folder.
Proceed with the installation
according to the instructions on the
4
screen.
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Uninstalling DSS Player Software
Windows
Exit DSS Player program.
1
Click the [start] button on the
taskbar.
2
Select [Add/Remove programs]
from the [Control Panel].
3
A list of installed applications is displayed.
Select [Olympus DSS Player Pro],
then click the [Change/Remove]
4
button.
Proceed with the installation
according to the instructions on
Online Help is available after the DSS Player is installed.
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Connecting Recorder to PC
REMOTEREMOTE
Be sure to install the DSS Player software before connecting the recorder to a PC. However, if
you do connect the recorder before or during the software installation, the “Add New Hardware
Wizard” appears. In this case, cancel the wizard by pressing the [Cancel] button in the wizard
screen and then install or continue the installation of DSS Player software.
You can directly connect the recorder’s USB terminal to your PC, or use the cradle included in
the package (desktop holder).
Connecting to Your PC Using the USB
Cable
Turn ON the recorder (☞ P.16).
1
Insert end A of the USB cable to
your PC’s USB port or USB hub.
2
Make sure the recorder is in STOP
mode before attaching end b of the
3
USB cable to the terminal port of
the recorder.
If “REMOTE” is displayed on the recorder,
it indicates proper connections.
Once you connect the recorder to your PC, the recorder will
be powered through the USB cable. The batteries and/or AC
adapter will not be in use.
• NEVER remove the card or disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you
do, the data on the card will get destroyed.
• Some PCs and USB hubs may not supply sufficient power and the recorder fails to connect. Refer to your
PC User’s Manual regarding the USB port or USB hub on your PC.
• When using a USB hub to connect the recorder, always use a self-powered (AC adapter) USB hub.
• Make sure to push the cable connector all the way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly.
4
Connecting Recorder to PC
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Connecting Recorder to PC
4
Connecting Recorder to PC
Connecting to Your PC Using the Cradle
Place the recorder in the cradle
Insert end A of the USB cable to your PC’s USB
port or USB hub.
1
Connect end b of the USB cable to the cradle.
2
Turn ON the recorder, then set the recorder in the
cradle.
3
If “REMOTE” is displayed on recorder, it indicates proper
connection.
Disconnecting Recorder from PC
To avoid data corruption or loss, make sure that the recorder’s
record/play indicator lamp isn’t flashing, before removing the
recorder from the cradle or disconnect the cable from the
recorder terminal.
• Never touch the contact points at the bottom of the cradle, as that
may cause bad connection.
• With a PC connected, the recorder cannot be operated with the foot
switch (RS25/26). When connecting the recorder to a PC via the cradle,
remove the foot switch.
4444
Running DSS Player
Windows
By default, connecting the recorder to your PC, will start the application automatically.
Disabling automatic start
Right-click the Device Detector icon in the System Tray in the lower righthand corner of the screen, then select “Settings startup application”.
1
Click [DSS Player Pro].
The check mark on [DSS Player Pro] disappears.
2
Manual start
Start Windows.
1
Click the [start] button, then select [All
Programs].
2
All program menu will be displayed.
Select [Olympus DSS Player Pro], then click
[Dictation Module].
If you connect the recorder before installing DSS Player,
the “Add New Hardware Wizard” dialog box will open. If this
happens, click [Cancel] to exit the wizard, then install the
DSS Player software.
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4
Running DSS Player
4545
Running DSS Player
Macintosh
Start your Macintosh.
1
Connect the recorder to your PC.
For cable connection instructions, see
2
“Connecting to Your PC Using the USB
Cable” (☞ P.43).
DSS Player for Mac does not have the automatic start function.
3
4
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Window Names
1
*Main screen is displayed
when DSS Player is started
2
3
Windows
1 Playback Control Bar
Provides the control buttons to play and stop
dictation files.
2 Dictation Tree View
Displays the directory structure of the DSS,
WAVE (Windows only) and AIFF (Macintosh
only)-format files stored on your PC’s hard disk.
1
2
3
4
4
Window Names
4
Macintosh
3 Device Tree View
Displays the directory structure of the folders in
the recorder.
4 Dictation List View
Displays the dictation files in the folder selected
in 2 and 3.
4747
Downloading from Recorder to PC
There are 3 download options to transfer dictation files from the recorder to the PC:
• Download Selected Files
Download one or several dictation files to your PC.
• Download Folder X (X is any of the seven folders A to G)
Download all the dictation files in one folder.
• Download All
Download all the dictation files stored on the recorder to your PC.
The following is an explanation of “Download Selected Files”. For explanations of “Download
Folders” and “Download All”, refer to Online Help.
4
Downloading from Recorder to PC
Download Selected Files
Select the folder.
From the Device Tree View, select the folder that
1
contains the dictation file you would like to download.
The illustration shows that Folder A is selected.
Select the dictation file.
Select the dictation file you would like to
2
download from the Dictation List View. To
select more than one file, hold either the
[Ctrl] or [Shift] key and select desired files.
The illustration shows that one dictation
file is selected.
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1
2
Download the dictation file.
From the [Download] menu, click
3
[Download Selected Files].
3
Download complete.
Do not disconnect the USB cable while
4
the record/play indicator lamp on the
recorder is flashing. Disconnecting the
USB cable when the recorder indicator
lamp is flashing will result in data loss or
corruption.
You can change the download destination folder
by changing the folder properties in the Download
Tray. Right-click the folder and make the necessary
changes under [Properties].
To change the download options and filename
format, check the [Tools] menu, [Options].
• NEVER remove the card or disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you
do, the data on the card will get destroyed.
• Depending on the size of the dictation file and your PC, it may take some time to download the files.
• The downloaded files will be stored in the download tray folder that corresponds to the folder in the recorder.
(Example: A dictation file downloaded from Folder A will be stored in download tray A on your PC.)
• If a dictation file already exists on your PC with the same name, date and time recorded, the new file will not
be downloaded.
4
Downloading from Recorder to PC
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Playing a Dictation File
Select the folder.
Select the folder where the dictation
1
file resides.
Select the dictation file.
Select the dictation file to play from
2
the Dictation List View.
Play the dictation file.
Click the (play) button in the
3
4
Playback Control Bar or double-click
the file.
Playing a Dictation File
Other playback control bar such as Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Speed Control, Volume Control,
Time Axis and Index Skip are also available on the Playback Control Bar.
The DSS Player can playback voice through the recorder speaker. The recorder must be connected
to the PC, and the USB Audio feature must be enabled on the recorder.
File Name Format
File names are assigned in the following manner.
DS40 0001.dss
Extension
File number ...... A serial number automatically assigned by the recorder.
Author ID...The ID that has been set on the recorder. The default ID is “DS4000”. The Author ID
can be modified with DSS Player (☞ P.51).
1
3
2
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Changing User ID (Author ID)
User ID can be uploaded to the recorder using the DSS Player. Up to 10 IDs can be uploaded to
the recorder.
From the main window, click the
[Download] menu, then select [Create &
NEVER remove the card or disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you
do, the data on the card will get destroyed.
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Sending Dictation Files/Receiving Document Files
Windows
DSS Player software can send dictation files to a third party by e-mail or FTP. This process can be automated
by configuring the DSS Player with the recipients profile information and the sending method.
Setting the E-mail/FTP Service
E-mail/FTP service needs to be set to send/receive files. Set the E-mail/FTP service in reference
to the online manual.
4
Sending Dictation Files/Receiving Document Files
Setting the Auto-Sending Function
To send downloaded dictation files automatically, follow these steps to set the auto-sending
function. This function can be individually set for the folders in the Dictation Tree View.
From the [Tools] menu, select [Options],
then click the [Send] tab in the Option
1
dialog box.
Check [Enable auto-sending function].
2
Select a folder to set the auto-sending
function, and check the check box.
3
Select the sending method.
Click the [E-mail] button for selecting an E-mail
4
address.
Click the [FTP] button for selecting an FTP profile.
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Setting the Document File Retrieve Function
From the [Tools] menu, select [Options], then click the [Receive] tab in the
Option dialog box.
1
Check the [Use collect back documents
functions] check box.
2
Select a protocol to be used for receiving
a document file.
3
If the transmission profile setting is not configured
configure the setting in reference to the online manual.
Register the format of a document file
to receive.
4
When using E-mail to receive a document file, the
application (software) receives the attached file if it is
in the registered file format.
When using FTP to receive a document file, the
application (software) receives the attached file stored
in the folder of destination server if it is in the registered
file format.
Any document file associated with a dictation file
sent from a transcriptionist using the DSS Player
Pro Transcription Module Release 4 or later is
received regardless of this setting.
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Sending Dictation Files/Receiving Document Files
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Sending Dictation Files/Receiving Document Files
Sending Dictation Files
Windows
Sending Dictation Files Manually
Receiving Document Files Manually
Select the dictation file you want to send
from the Dictation List View.
1
To select more than one file, press and
hold either the [Ctrl] or [Shift] key and
4
make your selection.
Sending Dictation Files/Receiving Document Files
Right-click the dictation file, and
select [Send File].
2
Select E-mail or FTP for the sending
method.
Confirm the contents of the
transmission template, and click
3
the [Send] button.
In the toolbar, click the [Send/Receive
files] icon
1
According to the profile set, the application
establishes a connection to the server and
receives document files. The received
document files are saved to the Documents
folder in the Dictation Tree View.
Clicking the [Display Dictations & Documents]
icon in the toolbar displays dictation files
and document files at the same time. By
dragging and dropping a document file to a
dictation file, the document file can be
associated with the dictation file.
The document file sent as a reply from a user
(transcriptionist) who uses the DSS Player
Pro Transcription Module Release 4 or later
will be automatically associated with the
dictation file you originally sent to the user.
.
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Sending/receiving Automatically
You can set the application to make a connection to the server at the certain interval for sending
dictation files and/or receiving document files.
From the [Tools] menu, select [Options], then click the [General] tab in the
Option dialog box.
1
Check [Auto-send/receive], and enter the time interval of automatic attempts
of sending and receiving.
2
Set the auto-sending function and the document file retrieve function
according to the instructions on P.52-53 respectively.
3
Macintosh
Dictation files are stored in the Message folder on the hard disk. If you want to send a dictation
file by attaching it to e-mail, select the file from the Message folder.
The Message folder location can be found by selecting [Options] from the [Download] menu.
Playing Received DSS Files
When sending DSS files to a user who does not have the DSS Player software, the user will not
be able to play the received DSS file. A free DSS Player from Olympus, DSS Player Lite, can be
downloaded from the Olympus website at:
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.
External microphone: ME15
A lavalier omnidirectional microphone that clips to clothing. Used to record your own voice or
people near you.
PC Transcription kit: AS-4000
5
The AS-4000 transcription kit (sold separately) provides you with a PC-footswitch, a headset and DSS
Accessories (Optional)
Player Pro Transcription Module for easy transcription of DSS recordings.
Foot switch: RS25/26
Connect to the serial or USB port of your PC for hands-free transcription convenience.
USB Reader/Writer: MAUSB-10 (Dual-Slot xD-Picture Card & SmartMedia)
Allows data to be transferred to and from a PC.
USB Reader/Writer: MAUSB-100 (xD-Picture Card)
Allows data to be transferred to and from a PC.
PC Card adapter: MAPC-10 (xD-Picture Card/SmartMedia)
Allows data to be transferred to and from a PC that has a PC card slot.
Connecting cord: KA333
Use to connect the microphone jack of this unit to a radio or other sound source.
ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance MIC 2 kΩ,
EAR 8 Ω or more
Maximum working output (3 V DC)
180 mW or more (8 Ω speaker)
Input power requirement
Rated voltage: 3 V
Batteries:
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack
(BR402) or Two AAA batteries
(LR03 or R03) or Two Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries (BR401)
External dimensions
110.2 x 50.0 x 16.9 mm
(without protrusions)
Weight
103 g
Including Ni-MH rechargeable battery
pack (BR402).
* Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.
* Battery life is measured by Olympus. It
varies greatly according to the type of
batteries used and the conditions of use.
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59
Technical Assistance and Support
DS-4000 is part of the Olympus Professional Dictation System. Your dealer is trained to troubleshoot
and fix many common problems that you may be having with this system. If you encounter problems
using your DS-4000, we recommend that you contact your Olympus Professional Dealer that sold
you the system. If your dealer cannot fix your problem, please call our technical hotline number or
send an E-mail.
◆ For customers in the U.S. and Canada
Phone: 1-888-553-4448
E-mail: distec@olympus.com
◆ For customers in Europe
E-mail : dss.support@olympus-europa.com
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