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Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital V oice Recorder . Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely . Keep the instructions handy for future reference. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use. DET AILED INSTRUCTIONS DIGIT AL VOICE REC[...]
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2 Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. SD and microSD are trademarks of SD card Association. SDHC and microSDHC are trademarks of SD card Association. Other product and brand names mentioned herein may be the[...]
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3 1 2 3 5 7 4 INDEX INDEX T able of Contents Safe and Proper Usage Getting Started Basic Operations Advanced Operations Managing Files on Y our PC Other Practical Use Methods Other Information P. 1 1 P .27 P. 4 1 P. 6 9 P. 7 7 P. 7 8 P. 4 P. 6 6[...]
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4 T able of Contents T able of Contents ...................................... 4 Safe and Proper Usage ............................ 6 General Precautions ................................. 7 1 Getting Started Main Features ........................................ 1 1 Memory Card ......................................... 12 Identification of Parts ..[...]
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5 T able of Contents 5 Other Practical Use Methods Using as External Memory of the Computer . . . 77 6 Other Information Alarm Message List ............................... 78 T roubleshooting ..................................... 79 Accessories ........................................... 80 Specifications ........................................ 81[...]
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6 Convention Used In this Manual • The word “card” is used to refer to the SD card and microSD card. • The word “DSS Player” is used to refer to the DSS Player Pro R5 Dictation Module in Windows environment and DSS Player in Apple Macintosh environment. • The Notes at the bottom of a page are used for additional information, exception[...]
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7 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 th[...]
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8 Do not disassemble Cradle Danger • Never disconnect the AC adapter or power cord with a wet hand. This may cause electric shock or injury . • Only use the included AC adapter with the cradle. Using it in combination with other AC adapters may cause overheating, fire, or malfunction. W arning • Never disassemble, modify , or repair the recor[...]
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9 Unplug from power outlet Unplug from power outlet Caution • Do not use or store the Cradle in/ on an unstable place, such as a television set, etc. If it falls, it may cause injury or break. • Unplug the AC adapter or power cord from the cradle and AC outlet when not using for extended periods of time. If this precaution is not followed and t[...]
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10 General Precautions • If something appears to be wrong with the AC Adapter , unplug the AC Adapter from the outlet and consult your nearest service center . Using the AC Adapter may cause fire, overheating, electric shock or injury . • Do not use or keep the AC Adapter in very hot places, such as in direct sunlight, in a closed car on a sunn[...]
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11 1 1 Getting Started 1 Getting Started Main Features Main Features ● Slide switch operation for ease of use and fast response. ● Supports two types of memory: SD card and microSD card ( ☞ P .12). ● Three Programmable smart buttons F1,F2 and F3 ( ☞ P .68). ● Recording and storing voice in Digital Speech Standard Pro (DS2 format). ● T[...]
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12 1 SD card 1 Card Lock SD card is equipped with a lock function. When the lock function is used, important data is protected by preventing it from being accidentally overwritten or erased. When the lock function is set will appear on the display . 2 Index area For writing down information identifying card or content. 3 Contact area Comes into con[...]
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13 1 Memory Card Memory Card W arning • Do not touch the card contacts. That may damage the card. • Do not place the card in locations with static electricity. • Store the card in a location that is out of the reach of children. In case of accidental ingestion, consult a physician immediately . Check Card Information (Card Info.) Information [...]
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14 1 $ Programmable smart button (F1,F2,F3) % Rewind ( 0 ) button ^ - (V olume) button & Built-in speaker * Battery removal tape ( Fingerprint sensor* ) Battery cover - PC (USB) terminal = Cradle connector q Power jack w Battery cover release button e microSD card cover * DS-5000iD only Identification of Parts Identification of Parts 1 SD card [...]
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15 1 Identification of Parts Identification of Parts 1 Record mode indicator 2 Current folder 3 Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar) 4 Recording elapsed time 5 Remaining recording time 6 Level meter indicator 7 Button guide display 8 Microphone sensitivity indicator Author ID indicator Battery indicator SD card indicator mSD microSD card indicator [...]
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16 1 Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack (included) 1 Lightly press down on the battery cover release button, then open the battery cover , as shown in the illustration below . 2 Insert the Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack, observing the correct polarity as shown in the illustration below , then close the battery cover . Installing Batteries Installing [...]
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17 1 Installing Batteries AAA Alkaline Batteries 1 Lightly press down on the battery cover release button, then open the battery cover . 2 Insert two AAA batteries, observing the correct polarity as shown in the illustration below , then close the battery cover . Insert the batteries in the direction inscribed on the inside of the recorder’s batt[...]
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18 1 Charging Battery Pack Charging Battery Pack Charge the Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack using the Cradle The Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack in the recorder can be charged by connecting the AC adapter or USB cable to the cradle with the recorder set in it. Charging using Cradle and AC Adapter Connect the AC adapter to the cra dle. For connectio[...]
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19 1 Charging Battery Pack Charging Battery Pack Directly Charging Through the Recorder The Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack in the recorder can be charged by connecting an AC adapter or USB cable to the recorder . Charging using AC Adapter (no cradle) Connect the AC adapter to the recorder. For connection procedures, see P .21. When using the adapt[...]
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20 1 Using the Battery Pack Using the Battery Pack The battery pack is exclusively for use with Olympus voice recorder DS-5000/DS-5000iD. Never use them in combination with other equipment. Discharging Battery pack self-discharge while this is not in use. Be sure to charge them regularly before use. Battery life Over time, rechargeable battery pack[...]
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21 1 Using the AC Adapter Using the AC Adapter Use the AC adapter (included) in cases where battery consumption is a concern, such as when recording for extended periods of time. Plug the AC adapter (included) into a household power outlet and connect the power plug to the recorder ’s power connector (DC 5V). Always turn off the recorder before y[...]
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22 1 T urning ON the Recorder With the battery charged in the recorder and the card inserted properly , the recorder is ready to work. While the POWER switch on the side of the recorder is in the OFF position, none of the buttons or switch on the recorder will be active. Move the POWER switch to the ON position to activate the recorder. Power Save [...]
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23 1 Inserting and Ejecting a SD card Inserting and Ejecting a SD card Inserting a SD card Insert the SD card into the card slot in the direction shown in the illustration until it clicks. This recorder uses a microSD card as its built- in memory . The microSD card has been preloaded. Refer to P .63 when removing or inserting the card during emerge[...]
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24 1 Setting Time and Date (T ime & Date) Setting T ime and Date Setting the correct time and date on the recorder is very important since every file recorded on the recorder will have the time and date information as part of the file header . This will simplify the file management aspects later on. The hour indicator will flash automatically w[...]
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25 1 • Y ou can choose the order of the year , month, day by pressing the F2(D/M/Y or Y/M/D or M/ D/Y)* button while setting them. Example: January 14, 2008 (Initial setting) *The display will vary depending on the status of the settings. 3 Press the OK/MENU button to complete the setup screen. The clock will start from the set date and time. Pre[...]
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26 1 Setting Recording Destination (Card Select) Setting Recording Destination By default, the recording destination is set to the [SD] at the factory . T o change the recording destination, follow the procedure outlined below . 1 Select [Card Select] at the [Device Menu] screen, then press the OK/MENU or 9 button. R efer to P .42 regarding each me[...]
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27 2 Recording Recording 2 Basic Operations 2 Basic Operations Recording Related Settings By default, the recorder has five folders, A, B, C, D, E and you can select folder by pressing the F1(FOLDER) button. These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, Folder A might be used to store private informat[...]
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28 2 031 / 031 VERBAL DISPLY INDEX MIKE QP DICT E F 00 M 10 s 15 H 2 2 M 3 0 s Recording 1 Recording New Recording Create a new file to record in. 1 Press the NEW button to create a new file. When [The Worktype List is displayed when a new file is created.] is set in DSS Player ( ☞ P .69) you can select the Work T ype from the W ork T ype list. a[...]
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29 2 Overwrite Recording Y ou can overwrite a previously recorded file from any point within the file. Note that the overwritten recordings will be erased. 1 Select and play the file you want to overwrite. Stop playback at the starting point of overwrite. 2 Move the slide switch to the REC position to start overwriting. The record/play indicator li[...]
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30 2 Recording Recording 134 / 134 EXIT MIKE QP DICT VCVA 00 H 00 M 10 s 33 M 2 5 s Insert Rec? 134 / 134 VERBAL DISPLY INDEX MIKE QP DICT F 00 M 12 s Insert Rec E 134 / 134 VERBAL DISPLY INDEX MIKE QP DICT F 00 M 11 s 4 H 3 3 M 0 6 S E 2 3 1 2 4 Insert Recording Additional recording can be inserted into previously recorded file. 1 Select and play [...]
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31 2 Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) Microphone Sensitivity Y ou can switch between two microphone sensitivities to meet recording needs: [Dictation] for oral dictation and [Conference] which is suited for situations like meetings and conferences with a small number of people. The setting status will appear on the display as CONF or DICT . F1, F[...]
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32 2 Recording Modes (Rec Mode) Recording Modes The recording mode can choose between QP (Quality Playback) and SP (Standard Playback). F1, F3 button OK/MENU, + , – , 9 , 0 button 1 Select [Rec Mode] at the [Record Menu] screen, then press the OK/MENU or 9 button. Refer to P .41 regarding each menu item settings. 2 Press the + or – button to se[...]
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33 2 Using the V ariable Control V oice Actuator (VCV A) Using the V ariable Control V oice Actuator The V ariable Control Voice Actuator (VCV A) is a function that starts recording automatically when the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, and automatically pauses when the volume drops below the threshold. T[...]
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34 2 Hands-free Recording The recorder can be used as a hands-free recording device. T o setup the recorder for hands-free operation, connect the optional Olympus foot switch (RS27/28) to the back of the cradle and place the recorder in the cradle as shown in the diagram below . Y ou can set Hands-free operation of the recorder to [Dictation] (defa[...]
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35 2 Playing Playing Y ou can start playing a file at any point. 1 Select the file, then move the slide switch to the PLA Y position to start playback. The record/play indicator light glows green. 2 Press the + or – button to adjust the volume. The display shows the volume level. Y ou can choose between 0 to 30. a V olume level 3 Move the slide s[...]
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36 2 Playing Playing Playback functions Fast Forward (FF) Rewind (REW) Cue (CUE) Review (REV) Playback Speed Operation Press the 9 button once while stopped. Press the 0 button once while stopped. Press and Hold the 9 button while stopped or playing a file. Press and Hold the 0 button while stopped or playing a file. Move the slide switch to the RE[...]
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37 2 Erasing a File Erasing or deleting a file from any of the folder on the recorder is a very simple process. 1 Select the file you want to erase. 2 Press the ERASE button. 3 Press the + button to select [File Erase], then press the OK/MENU button. 4 Press the + button to select [Start], then press the OK/MENU button. The display changes to [File[...]
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38 2 Erasing All Files in a Folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously. 1 Select the folder you want to erase. 2 Press the ERASE button. 3 Press the + button to select [All Erase], then press the OK/MENU button. 4 Press the + button to select [Start], then press the OK/MENU button. The display changes to [All Erase !] and erasing wil[...]
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39 2 Erasing 2 3 134 / 134 INSERT SPEED INDEX MIKE QP DICT 45 M 02 s 0 1 H 5 5 M 2 5 s EXIT 45 M 02 s 01 H 5 5 M 2 3 s Partial Erase 134 / 134 EXIT MIKE QP DICT 05 M 01 s Partial Erase Start 134 / 134 EXIT MIKE QP DICT 45 M 32 s Partial Erase End Erasing Partially Erasing a File Y ou can erase a selected file in part. 1 Start playback the file you [...]
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40 2 4 Press the ERASE button to confirm erase. The display changes to [Partial Erase!] and erasing will start. When [Erase Done] appears on the display , partial erase is complete. Notes • If the ERASE button is not pressed within 8 seconds after the “Partial Erase Start” and “Partial Erase End” are alternately displayed, the recorder wi[...]
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41 3 Menu List Menu List Display Menu Lock Priority W ork T ype Rec Mode VCVA Mic Sense Backlight LED Contrast Language Finished , Pending Off , On Dictation , Conference QP , SP Off , On Cancel , Set On , Off On , Off Program contrast level 1~12 (Default is 6 ). ● Menu Setting (while the recorder is stopped, press the OK/MENU button) P .51 P .50[...]
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42 3 Menu List Menu List Fingerprint Card Select Beep Format USB Class Time & Date Power Save R eset Settings Card Info. Enroll , V erify SD , microSD Initializes the card ( SD /microSD). Composite , Storage On , Off Model Name, V ersion, Serial In order of hour , minute, year, month and day. In order of 5min., 10min. , 30min., 1hour and Off. R[...]
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43 3 1 Press the OK/MENU button. The [Main Menu] screen will appear on the display ( ☞ P .41). 2 Press the + or – button to move to [Main Menu] item to be set. Learning to Use the Menu Learning to Use the Menu EXIT Main Menu File Menu Display Menu Device Menu Record Menu BACK EXIT Record Menu Rec Mode Mic Sense VCVA EXIT Main Menu File Menu Dis[...]
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44 3 Selecting Folders and Files The scroll bar will appear when all of the items cannot be displayed in the menu or list display screen. Scroll bar FOLDER QP DICT Folder A A B C D E F Folder B Folder C Folder D Folder E Folder F EXIT Selecting Folders and Files Changing Folders 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the F1 ( FOLDER ) button. The f[...]
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45 3 1 Select the file whose information you want to display . Refer to P .44 regarding file selection. 2 Press the F3 ( INFO ) button. The file information is displayed. Displaying File Information The recorder can display a variety of information related to the current file. It is also possible to go to the Work Type and Option Item edit screen. [...]
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46 3 Device Lock Function Unlocking the Recorder When the password registry and/or fingerprint registry is done, the recorder will prompt for password and/or fingerprint verifications (DS- 5000iD only) on startup. Unlock the recorder’ s device lock through the method below. The default password when using the recorder for the first time is “000[...]
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47 3 Device Lock Function Press your finger firmly at the fingerprint sensor , and slide it at a constant speed. Unlocking the Recorder Via Fingerprint V erification (Only DS-5000iD) Slide the finger to be scanned for verification over the scanner window on the back side of the recorder in one sweeping motion from top down as shown in the illustrat[...]
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48 3 Device Lock Function Device Lock Function Unlock Device Enter Password Device is Locked 09 : 59 Authentication Halt Mode If there is no password match after five tries the recorder will enter password input halt mode for ten minutes. After ten minutes have passed the mismatch history will be erased and it will once again return to the password[...]
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49 3 Erasing Fingerprint Data 1 Select the registration number you want to erase, then press the ERASE button. The method for Step 1 on P .48 will appear on the registration number list screen. 2 Press the + or – to select [ Yes], then press the OK/MENU button. The erasing of the selected registration data will be completed. Fingerprint Data1 Jon[...]
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50 3 Locking Files (Lock) When a file is set to [Lock], will appear on the display, allowing you to prevent important files from accidental erase. Moreover , the file will not be erased even when all files within a folder are erased. 1 Select the file you want to Lock. 2 Select [Lock] at the [File Menu] screen, then press the OK/MENU or 9 button. R[...]
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51 3 Pending Files (Pending) When you set [Pending] to the file, the file becomes “Pending file” and the editing sign of will appear on the display . If “Download file” is set to “Finished file” by DSS Player , the [Pending] file is not transferred and only [Finished] file (edited file) will be transferred to your PC. For details, see ?[...]
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52 3 Performing the Setting from the Menu 1 Select the file which you would like to set the Priority level for . 2 Select [Priority] at the [File Menu] screen, then press the OK/MENU or 9 button. 3 Press the + or – button to select [Set] or [Cancel], then press the OK/MENU button. [Set]...High Level. [Cancel]...Normal Level. Setting Priority Leve[...]
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53 3 Setting the Author ID and W ork T ype Setting the Author ID and W ork T ype Every file recorded on the recorder will include the Author ID and Work Type as part of its header information. T o create multiple Author IDs and Work Types on the recorder , use the bundled DSS Player software to create and upload a Data list (list of Author IDs and [...]
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54 3 Setting the Author ID and Work T ype Setting the Work T ype Up to 10 Work Types can be registered in the DSS Player software and uploaded to the recorder. Each W ork Type can have up to 10 Option Items associated with it. The W ork T ypes and Option Items can be used on the recorder to populate the recording file header information.Refer to th[...]
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55 3 Inputting Option Item V alue 1 Press the + or – button on the file information input screen to select the targeting Option Item, then press the OK/MENU button. The input screen will be displayed. When inputting an Option Item value into a new file or the file with a re-selected W ork T ype, only eligible input characters as specified in the [...]
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56 3 Locating a V erbal Comment 2 While playing back a file, press and hold the 9 or 0 button. The recorder stops for 1 second when it reaches the Verbal Comment. Clearing an V erbal Comment 3 While playing a V erbal Comment, press the ERASE button. 4 Press the + button to select [Clear], then press the OK/MENU button. The V erbal Comment is erased[...]
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57 3 Index Marks Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback. Index marks are used to provide a quick and easy way to identify important or significant parts within the file. Setting an Index Mark 1 While the recorder is recording or playing back mode, press the F3 ( INDEX ) button to set an index mark. An index number appears [...]
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58 3 Language Language (Language) Y ou can select the display language for this recorder. The selectable language varies depending on the countries where the product was purchased. 1 Select [Language] at the [Display Menu] screen, then press the OK/MENU or 9 button. Refer to P .41 regarding each menu item settings. BACK EXIT Display Menu Backlight [...]
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59 3 Backlight Backlight (Backlight) When the display backlight is set to [On], the backlight will light up for about 10 seconds when a button is pressed. This is useful in that it allows you to check the display even in dark locations. 1 Select [Backlight] at the [Display Menu] screen, then press the OK/MENU or 9 button. Refer to P .41 regarding e[...]
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60 3 2 Press the + or – button to select [On] or [Off]. On ...LED light will be set. Off ...LED light will be cancelled. 3 Press the OK/MENU button to complete the setup screen. [On Set] or [Off Set] will light up on the display , and it will return to the [Display Menu] screen. If press the 0 or F1(BACK), the setting will be cancelled and it wil[...]
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61 3 LCD Contrast Adjustment LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) Display contrast can be adjusted from level 01 to 12. 1 Select [Contrast] at the [Display Menu] screen, then press the OK/MENU or 9 button. Refer to P .41 regarding each menu item settings. BACK EXIT Display Menu Backlight 12 LED Contrast Language OK/MENU, + , – , 9 , 0 button 2 Pres[...]
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62 3 System Sounds (Beep) System Sounds When this is set to [On], the recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. OK/MENU, + , – , 9 , 0 button 1 Select [Beep] at the [Device Menu] screen, then press the OK/MENU or 9 button. Refer to P .42 regarding each menu item settings. 2 Press the + or – button to select [On] or[...]
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63 3 Inserting and Ejecting a microSD card Inserting a microSD card 1 Open the battery cover ( ☞ P .16). 2 Open the card cover inside the battery compartment. 3 Insert the microSD card into the card slot in the direction shown in the illustration until it clicks. Ejecting a microSD card 1 Open the battery cover ( ☞ P .16). 2 Open the card cover[...]
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64 3 1 Select [Device Menu] at the [Format] screen, then press the OK/MENU or 9 button. Refer to P .42 regarding the menu’s various setting items. 2 Press the + or – button to select [SD] or [microSD], then press the OK/MENU button. 3 Press the + or – button to select [Start] option. Formatting the Card BACK EXIT Device Menu Format 12 USB Cla[...]
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65 3 Formatting the Card To return the recorder ’ s menu settings to their original status from the time of purchase (initial settings), perform the setting from [Reset Settings] in the [Device Menu], or perform the same operation by using DSS Player . Initializing the Recorder ’ s Menu Settings (Reset Settings) 4 Press the OK/MENU button to co[...]
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66 3 Check System Information Check System Information (System info.) System information about the recorder like its [Model Name], [V ersion] and [Serial] can be displayed. In this recorder , you can check the Card Information ( ☞ P .13) and File Information ( ☞ P .45). OK/MENU, 9 , 0 button 1 Select [System info.] at the [Device Menu] screen, [...]
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67 3 Changing the USB Class Changing the USB Class (USB Class) OK/MENU, + , – , 9 , 0 button 1 Select [USB Class] at the [Device Menu] screen, then press the OK/MENU or 9 button. Refer to P .42 regarding each menu item settings. 2 Press the + or – button to select [Composite] or [Storage]. Composite ...In the 3 classes of Storage, USB audio and[...]
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68 3 Customizing the Recorder Customizing the Recorder Y ou can customize various specifications of the recorder when using DSS Player ( ☞ P .69). For more details, refer to the online help for DSS Player ( ☞ P .73). The Recorder’s Customized Settings ❏ Button settings Y ou can change the allocated functions for the Programmable Smart Butto[...]
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69 4 4 Managing Files on Y our PC 4 Managing Files on Y our PC DSS Player Software 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 startup of the application by connecting the device. •[...]
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70 4 DSS Player Software Macintosh Windows Minimum Requirement Operating System : CPU : RAM : Hard drive space : Display : USB port : Operating System : CPU : RAM : Hard drive space : Drive : Display : USB port : Audio I/O terminals : Note • Macintosh version does not support voice recognition software. DSS Player Software Windows 2000 Profession[...]
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71 4 Installing DSS Player Software Installing DSS Player Software Be sure to confirm the following before installation: • Exit all running applications. • Eject the floppy disk if you are using one. • If you are running Windows 2000/XP/V ista or Mac OS X on the network, you need to log on as an Administrator . Windows For the Windows version[...]
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72 4 Uninstalling DSS Player Software Windows 1 Exit DSS Player program. 2 Click the [start] button on the taskbar . 3 Select [Add/Remove programs] from the [Control Panel]. A list of installed applications is displayed. 4 Select [Olympus DSS Player Pro], then click the [Change/Remove] button. 5 Proceed with the uninstallation according to the inst[...]
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73 4 Using Online Help Using Online Help For information on the DSS Player usage and features, refer to the online Help. To start online Help: Windows 1 Click the [start] button, then select [All Programs], [Olympus DSS Player], [Dictation Help]. 2 While DSS Player is running, select the [Help] menu, [Contents]. 3 While DSS Player is running, press[...]
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74 4 Connecting Recorder to PC Connecting Recorder to PC Connecting to Y our PC Using the USB Cable 1 T urn ON the recorder ( ☞ P .22). 2 Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC. 3 Confirm that the recorder has stopped and connect a USB cable to the connection port on the recorder . If [Remote] is displayed on the recorder, it indicates p[...]
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75 4 Connecting to Y our PC Using the Cradle Place the recorder in the cradle 1 Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC. 2 The USB cable is connected with cradle as shown in figure. 3 T urn ON the recorder, then set the recorder in the cradle. If [Remote] is displayed on recorder , it indicates proper connection. Disconnecting Recorder from[...]
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76 4 Running DSS Player Software Running DSS Player Software Macintosh Disabling Automatic Start 1 Click the Dock’ s System Preferences. 2 Click Device Detector . 3 T urn the automatic startup setting Off. Windows Manual Start 1 Start your Macintosh. 2 Double click the DSS Player icon for the folder in [Application] = [DSS Player]. All program me[...]
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77 5 5 Other Practical Use Methods 5 Other Practical Use Methods Using as External Memory of the Computer Using as External Memory of the Computer When the recorder is connected to your PC, it will be recognized on your PC as a removable drive. Y ou can view and access the recorder card from My Computer and download data from the card to your PC us[...]
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78 6 6 Other Information 6 Other Information Alarm Message List Alarm Message List Explanation Battery power is getting low. V oltage outside of the allowable limit has been detected. Attempt to delete a locked file. The file is full of index marks (maximum of 32 marks). The folder is full of files (maximum of 200 files). The destination folder alr[...]
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79 6 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting Probable cause The batteries are not loaded properly . The batteries are dead. The recorder is in power off mode. The recorder is in power off mode. The batteries are dead. The card does not have enough memory . The card is unformatted. The maximum number of files has been reached. The SD card is locked. The e[...]
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80 6 Accessories Accessories Headset: E62, E102 Stereo headset for your PC. A helpful tool for PC based transcription. Monaural binaural earphone: E20 Noise-cancellation microphone: ME12 (Dictation microphone) Used to get crisp recordings of your own voice by reducing the effects of ambient noise. Recommended to improve the accuracy when using voic[...]
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81 6 Specifications Specifications Speaker Built-in ø23mm round dynamic speaker MIC/EAR jack ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance MIC 2 k Ω , EAR 8 Ω or more Maximum working output (3 V DC) 250 mW or more (8 Ω speaker) Input power requirement Rated voltage: 5 V Batteries: Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack or T wo AAA batteries (LR03 or R03) or T wo N[...]
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82 6 T echnical Assistance and Support T echnical Assistance and Support DS-5000 is part of the Olympus Professional Dictation System. Y our 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-5000/DS-5000iD, we recommend that you contact your Olympus Profes[...]
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Declaration of Conformity Model Number: DS-5000/DS-5000iD T rade Name: DIGIT AL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OL YMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Address: 3500 Corporate Parkway , P .O. Box 610, Center V alley , PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. T elephone Number: 1-888-553-4448 This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the foll[...]