Olympus DS-2000 User Manual

1DIGITAL VOICERECORDERDS-2000INSTRUCTIONSPlease read these instructions for information about usingthe product correctly and safely.Keep the instructi

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 the correct direction.Push the SmartMedia card fully into position.2Set the POWER/L

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/DateNoteIf you press the STOP button during the setupoperation, the clock will use the items that were setto that point.

16RecordingThe recorder provides three folders, A, B, and C, and each message recorded in a folder issaved as a 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

18Recording ModesRecording ModesYou can choose between two recording modes: SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (LongPlayback) mode.The included 8MB Sm

19Playing1Press the FOLDER button tochoose a folder.2Press the FF/+ or REW/– button tochoose the file that you want toplay*.The time and date when the

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

20PlayingCanceling PlaybackStopPress the STOP button.➥The recorder returns to the beginning ofthe file being played.PausePress the PLAY button.➥“PLAY

21Cue (Fast Forward While Playing)Hold the FF/+ button while playing a file.• The recorder stops when it reaches the endof the file. Continue pressing

22ErasingErasing 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

23Erase All Files from a FolderAll files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files (→ P.27).1Press the FOLDER button tochoose

24Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset volume, the built-in VariableControl Vo

251Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder.2Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose thefile into which you want to insert additionalrecordings.3Pr

26Index MarksSetting an Index Mark1Press the INDEX button duringrecording or playback to set anindex mark.An index mark is set and the index numberapp

27Locking FilesLocking Files1Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder.2Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose thefile you want to lock.3Press the

28Alarm Playback FunctionAlarm Playback Function1Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder.2Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose thefile to be pl

298Press 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

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

30System SoundsSystem SoundsThe recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may beturned off.1Press the MENU

31Moving Files Across FoldersMoving Files AcrossFoldersA recorded file can be transferred from onefolder to another.The file is added at the end of ex

32Assigning Folder NamesAssigning Folder NamesThe three folders can each be assigned a name ofup to eight characters.The recorder comes with the follo

33Assigning Folder Names6Press the FF/+ or REW/– button tochoose characters.Available characters are 0 to 9, A to Z,and space.PLAY button: To input th

34Formatting SmartMedia1Press the MENU button.The menu opens (→ P.38).2Press the FF/+ or REW/– button toopen the FORMAT screen.3Press the PLAY button.

35Transferring Data to a PCTransferring Datato a PCNotes• When a SmartMedia card is formatted, all the storeddata, including locked files, is erased.•

36ResetIf the display or the recorder acts strangely,lightly press the reset button in the batterycompartment with the tip of a ballpoint pen ora simi

37Training your PC for Voice RecognitionTraining your PC for Voice RecognitionWhen you use voice-recognition software such as IBM ViaVoice, it is reco

38Menu ListMenu ListREC MODEPress the MENU buttonLOCKALARMTIME & DATEFOLDER NAMEFORMATBEEP : Press the FF /+ or REW/– buttonRecord mode setting (

39Alarm Message ListMeaningLow batterypowerWrite-protectedIncompatibleSmartMediaSmartMediaejection errorFolder fullFormatting errorIndex fullNo cardEr

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

40TroubleshootingTroubleshootingProbable causeThe batteries are not loaded properly.The batteries are dead.The POWER/LOCK switch is set to OFF.If none

41SpecificationsSpecificationsRecording formatDSS (Digital Speech Standard)Recording media3 V (3.3 V) SmartMedia cards(4 to 64MB)Card format SSFDC For

42Accessories (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)

43Technical Assistance And SupportThe following are for only technical questions and support about OLYMPUS DSS player.◆ Technical Hotline Number in th

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

5Table of ContentsGetting StartedSmartMedia ... 6Identification 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