Olympus DS-2000 User Manual Page 1

1DIGITAL VOICERECORDERDS-2000ONLINEINSTRUCTIONSThank you for purchasing an OlympusDigital Voice Recorder.Please read these instructions for informatio

10Inserting Batteries1Slide open the battery cover.2Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing thecorrect polarity.3Close the battery cover complete

11Replacing BatteriesThe battery indicator on the display changesas the batteries lose power. → → → When the batteries are too weak, the rec

12Inserting and Ejecting SmartMedia cards1Insert the SmartMedia in thecorrect direction.Push the SmartMedia card fully intoposition.2Set the POWER/LOC

13Ejecting SmartMedia cards1Set the POWER/LOCK switch to OFF.The display disappears.2Raise the SmartMedia ejection switch.Pull the SmartMedia card out

14Setting Time/DateIf you have set the time and date, information as to when an audio file is recorded is storedautomatically with that file. The time

15Setting Time/DateNotes• If you press the STOP button during the setupoperation, the clock will use the items that wereset to that point.• Each press

16RecordingThe recorder provides three folders, A, B, and C, and each message recorded in a folder is saved asa Digital Speech Standard (DSS) file. Th

17Pause RecordingPausePress the REC button while recording.➥“REC PAUSE” will flash on the display.Resume RecordingPress the REC button again.➥Recordin

18RecordingOverwrite RecordingYou can overwrite a previously recorded file from any point within the file.Note that the overwritten recordings will be

19RecordingNotes• When you are overwriting and reach the end of thefile, the recorder begins to append the additionalrecording.• Append recording does

2For Safe AndCorrect UsageThank you for purchasing the OlympusDigital Voice Recorder DS-2000. Beforeusing your new recorder, read this manualcarefully

20RecordingInsert RecordingAdditional recordings can be inserted into previously recorded files.1Press the FOLDER button tochoose a folder.2Press the

21Recording/Microphone SensitivityPause Insert RecordingPausePress the PLAY button.➥ “INSERT PAUSE” flashes on the display.Resume Insert RecordingPres

22Recording ModesRecording ModesYou can choose between two recording modes: SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (LongPlayback) mode. Once you choose a

23MENUINDEXRECSTOPERASE1324MINMAX5Playinga Recorded timeand date ofthe selectedfileb Currentplayback timec Totalrecordingtime of the filebeing played{

24PlayingPlayingPlayback FunctionsTo fast-forwardPress the FF/+ button once while stopped.➥The recorder stops when it reaches theend of the file.NoteI

25PlayingTo skip backwardPress the REW/– button once while rewinding.orPress the REW/– button twice while stopped.➥The recorder skips to, and stops at

26ErasingErasing One File at a TimeA selected file can be erased from a folder.1Press the FOLDER button tochoose a folder.2Press the FF/+ or REW/– but

27Erase All Files from a FolderAll files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files (☞ P.30, 31).1Press the FOLDER button tocho

28Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset volume, the built-in VariableControl Vo

29Index MarksIndex MarksSetting an Index Mark1Press the INDEX button duringrecording or playback to set anindex mark.An index mark is set and the inde

3BatteriesWarning• Batteries should never be exposed toflame, heated, short-circuited ordisassembled.• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline,lithium or

30Locking FilesLocking Files1Press the FOLDER button tochoose a folder.2Press the FF/+ or REW/– button tochoose the file you want to lock.3Press the M

31Locking Filesc Lock mark7Press the PLAY button tocomplete the setup screen.If you select ON, the lock mark appears onthe display.8Press the STOP but

32Alarm Playback FunctionAlarm Playback Function1Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder.2Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose thefile to be pl

338Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to set thehour.9Press the PLAY button toaccept the hour.The minute indicator flashes.10Press the FF/+ or REW/– butto

34System SoundsSystem SoundsThe recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may beturned off.1Press the MENU

35Moving Files Across FoldersMoving Files AcrossFoldersA recorded file can be transferred from onefolder to another.The file is added at the end of ex

36Assigning Folder NamesAssigning Folder NamesThe three folders can each be assigned a name ofup to eight characters.The recorder comes with the follo

37Assigning Folder Names6Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choosecharacters.Available characters are 0 to 9, A to Z, and space.PLAY button: To input t

38Formatting SmartMedia1Press the MENU button.The menu opens (☞ P.42).2Press the FF/+ or REW/– buttonuntil “FORMAT” flashes on thedisplay.3Press the P

39Transferring Data to a PCTransferring Datato a PCNotes• When a SmartMedia card is formatted, all the storeddata, including locked files, is erased.•

4Main Features● The DS-2000 digital voice recorder storeshighly compressed DSS audio files onSmartMedia cards.● The DS-2000 supports two recordingmode

40ResetIf the display or the recorder acts strangely,lightly press the reset button in the batterycompartment with the tip of a ballpoint pen ora simi

41Training your PC for Voice RecognitionTraining your PC for Voice RecognitionWhen you use voice-recognition software such as IBM ViaVoice, it is reco

42Menu ListMenu ListREC MODEPress the MENU buttonLOCKALARMTIME & DATEFOLDER NAMEFORMATBEEP : Press the FF /+ or REW/– buttonRecord mode setting (

43Alarm Message ListMeaningLow batterypowerWrite-protectedIncompatibleSmartMediaSmartMediaejection errorFolder fullFormatting errorIndex fullNo cardEr

44TroubleshootingTroubleshootingProbable causeThe batteries are not loaded properly.The batteries are dead.The POWER/LOCK switch is set to OFF.If none

45SpecificationsSpecificationsRecording formatDSS (Digital Speech Standard)Recording media3 V (3.3 V) SmartMedia cards(4 to 128MB)Card format SSFDC Fo

46Accessories (optional)Accessories (optional)SmartMedia cards of 8, 16, 32, 64 and128MB:M-8/16/32/64/128Olympus CAMEDIA digital camera series 3 V(3.3

47Technical Assistance And SupportThe following are for only technical questions and support about OLYMPUS recorder and software.◆ Technical Hotline N

Declaration of ConformityModel Number: DS-2000Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDERResponsible Party: OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.Address: 2 Corporate Center Dri

5Table of ContentsGetting StartedSmartMedia ... 6 Identification of Parts ...

6SmartMediaSmartMediaWhat is SmartMedia?SmartMedia is a type of removable IC memorycard. With more memory than a floppy disk,SmartMedia cards facilita

7SmartMediaWrite-protect SmartMediaA write-protect seal (supplied with SmartMediacard) can be attached to a SmartMedia cardto guard against accidental

8Identification of Parts1 Built-in microphone2 FOLDER button3 PLAY button4 REW (Rewind) /– button5 FF (Fast Forward) /+ button6 INDEX button7 ERASE bu

9Display (LCD Panel)1 Folder2 Battery indicator3 Recording date/time mark4 Remaining memory mark5 Total file time mark6 Record mode7 Alarm mark8 Erase