Olympus DS-3000 User Manual

1DIGITAL VOICERECORDERDS-3000ONLINEINSTRUCTIONSPlease read these instructions for information about usingthe product correctly and safely.Keep the ins

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

12Setting 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

131Press the FOLDER/MENU buttonfor 1 second or longer.The menu opens (→P.50).2Press the FF/+ or REW/– button tochoose the time/date setup screen.3Pres

14Inserting and Ejecting SmartMedia cards1Insert the SmartMedia in the correct direction.Push the SmartMedia card fully into position.2Set the POWER/L

15Ejecting SmartMedia cards1Set the POWER/LOCK switch to OFF.The display disappears.2Raise the SmartMedia ejection switch.Pull the SmartMedia card out

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

17RecordingNotes• If you press the PLAY button during recording,recording will stop, and play will start at thebeginning of the file to which you were

18RecordingRecordingOverwrite RecordingYou can overwrite a previously recorded file from any point within the file.Note that the overwritten recording

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-3000. Beforeusing your new recorder, read this manualcarefully

20Inserting Recording into Previous FilesAdditional recording can be inserted into previously recorded files.1Press the FOLDER/MENU button tochoose a

21Recording/Microphone SensitivityPause Insert RecordingPausePress the REC/SET button.➥ “INSERT PAUSE” flashes on the display.Resume Insert RecordingP

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

23PlayingPlayingYou can start playing a file at any point. The recorder stops automatically when it finishes playingeach file.1Press the FOLDER/MENU b

24Canceling PlaybackStopPress the STOP button.➥The playback stops at the point where theSTOP button was pressed.• Press the PLAY button to resume thep

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/MENU buttonto choose a folder.2Press the FF/+ or REW/

27ErasingErase All Files from a FolderAll files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files (→ P.31).1Press the FOLDER/MENU butt

28ErasingErasingTo Partially Erase a FileYou can erase a selected part of a file.1Press the FOLDER/MENU button tochoose a folder.2Press the FF/+ or RE

29Erasing6Press the ERASE button onceagain where you want to stoperasing.The erase starting point (time) set in step 3and the ending point (time) set

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

30Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset volume, the built-in VariableControl Vo

31Locking FilesLocking Files1Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose afolder.2Press the FF/+ or REW/– button several times tochoose the file you want t

32Index MarksSetting an Index Mark1Press the INDEX button duringrecording or playback to set anindex mark.An index mark is set and the index numberapp

33System SoundsSystem SoundsThe recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may beturned off.1Press the FOLD

34Alarm Playback FunctionAlarm Playback Function1Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose afolder.2Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose thefile to b

358Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to set thehour.9Press the REC/SET button toaccept the hour.The minute indicator flashes.10Press the FF/+ or REW/– bu

36Moving Files Across Folders1Press the FOLDER/MENU button to choose afolder.2Press the FF/+ or REW/– button several time tochoose the file you want t

37Moving Files Across Folders{7Press the FF/+ or REW/– button tochoose a destination folder.8Press the REC/SET button to acceptthe chosen destination

38Assigning Folder NamesAssigning Folder NamesThe three folders can each be assigned a name ofup to eight characters.The recorder comes with the follo

39Assigning Folder Names6Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choosecharacters.Available characters are 0 to 9, A to Z, and space.REC button: To input th

4● The DS-3000 digital voice recorder storeshighly compressed DSS audio files onSmartMedia cards.● The DS-3000 supports two recordingmodes: SP (Standa

40Setting Priority LevelsSetting Priority LevelsYou can set a priority level for each file.You can choose between “HIGH” and “NORMAL.” The default is

41Setting Priority Levels1Press the FOLDER/MENU button tochoose a folder.2Press the NEW button.A new file is created.3Press the INDEX button for longe

42Setting Job DataYou may record the name of the person who made the recording (Author ID) and code name forclassification (Work Type) for each file a

434Press the REC/SET button.The current MANUAL AUTHOR ID appearson the display with the first characterflashing.5Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to cho

44Setting Job DataSetting Job DataSetting a Work Type1Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU button formore than 1 second to open the menu (→ P. 50).2Press th

456Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choosecharacters.Available characters are 0 to 9, A to Z, and space.REC button: To input the selected character a

46Formatting SmartMedia1Press the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second orlonger.The menu opens (→ P.50).2Press the FF/+ or REW/– button toopen the FORMAT s

47Transferring Data to a PCTransferring Datato a PCNotes• When a SmartMedia card is formatted, all the storeddata, including locked files, is erased.•

48ResetIf the display or the recorder acts strangely,lightly press the reset button in the batterycompartment with the tip of a ballpoint pen ora simi

49Training your PC for Voice RecognitionWhen you use voice-recognition software such as IBM ViaVoice, it is recommended that you setthe recorder to PC

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

50Menu ListPress the FOLDER/MENU buttonfor 1 second or longerAUTHOR IDWORK TYPEREC MODELOCKALARMTIME & DATEFOLDER NAMEFORMATBEEPAuthor ID setting

51Alarm Message ListMeaningLow batterypowerWrite-protectedIncompatibleSmartMediaSmartMediaejection errorFolder fullFormatting errorIndex fullNo cardEr

52TroubleshootingProbable causeThe batteries are not loaded properly.The batteries are dead.The POWER/LOCK switch is set to OFF.If none of these sugge

53SpecificationsSpecificationsRecording formatDSS (Digital Speech Standard)Recording media3 V (3.3 V) SmartMedia cards(4 to 64MB)Card format SSFDC For

54Accessories (optional)Accessories (optional)SmartMedia cards of 4, 8, 16, 32, and64MB:M-4/8/16/32/64Olympus CAMEDIA digital camera series 3 V(3.3 V)

55Technical Assistance And SupportThe following are for only technical questions and support about OLYMPUS DSS player.◆ Technical Hotline Number in th

56Declaration of ConformityModel Number: DS-3000Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDERResponsible Party: OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.Address: 2 Corporate Center D

57San-Ei Building, 22-2, Nishi Shinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Tel. 03-3340-2211Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.

6SmartMediaWhat is SmartMedia?SmartMedia is a type of removable IC memorycard. With more memory than a floppy disk,SmartMedia cards facilitate data ex

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

8Identification of Parts1 Built-in microphone2 NEW button3 REC (Record) /SET button4 REW (Rewind) /– button5 FF (Fast Forward) /+ button6 INDEX button

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