DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
DS-3000
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Batteries
AC Adapter
Warning
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.
• 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:
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify
the AC adapter in any way.
• Keep 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).
1 remove the batteries immediately while being
careful not to burn yourself, and;
2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative
for servicing.
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:
1 do not touch any of the exposed parts
2 immediately disconnect the power 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.
3
Audio Recording Format
SmartMedia
The DS-3000 stores highly compressed DSS
(Digital Speech Standard) audio files on
SmartMedia cards.
Optional SmartMedia cards are available to add
capacity as needed, in addition to the included
16MB SmartMedia card.
When purchasing SmartMedia cards of
various memory capacities, specify 3 V (3.3
V) SmartMedia cards (in memory sizes of 4,
8, 16, 32, and 64MB) for the Olympus
CAMEDIA digital camera series.
Write-protect SmartMedia
A write-protect seal (supplied with SmartMedia
card) can be attached to a SmartMedia card to
guard against accidental recording, erasing, and
formatting.
Write-protect
area
Notes
• Commercial 5 V SmartMedia cards cannot be used.
• This product is compatible with SmartMedia cards
that have the copyright protection ID feature, and
with SmartMedia cards without the ID feature. (Audio
files recorded with this product are not protected by
copyright law.)
• Never use SmartMedia cards with products that
are not compliant with the SSFDC Forum*
(including certain models of MP3 players).
* The SSFDC Forum is a voluntary organization
committed to promoting SmartMedia as a de facto
standard in the industry. The DS-3000 adheres to
a format recommended by the SSFDC Forum.
Attach the write-protect seal to the write-protect
area to prevent valuable data from being erased
accidentally.
Remove the write-protect seal before recording
or erasing.
Notes
• Attach the write-protect seal to the write-protect area
carefully, without letting the seal stick out, lift, or peel.
• Do not use commercial seals.
• Write-protect seals cannot be reused.
• A dirty write-protect seal may disable the write-protect
feature. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
Memory Sizes of SmartMedia Cards
and Approximate Recording Times*
• A SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal attached
to it may not be write-protected when using the card
with other products.
Memory Size
SP Mode
LP Mode
4MB
35 min.
1 hr.20 min.
2 hr.45 min.
5 hr.30 min.
8MB
1 hr.15 min.
2 hr.35 min.
16MB
32MB
64MB
5 hr.10 min. 11 hr.10 min.
10 hr.25 min. 22 hr.20 min.
* Recording time is calculated using a single
audio file recorded continuously. If audio files
are recorded intermittently, recording time may
be shorter than indicated.
4
Table of Contents
Getting Started
Identification of Parts ................................... 6
Main Features .............................................. 6
Preparing For Recording
Inserting Batteries ........................................ 8
Replacing Batteries ...................................... 8
Using the AC Adapter................................... 8
Inserting and Ejecting
SmartMedia cards ................................. 9
Setting Time/Date ....................................... 11
Basic operations
Recording ................................................... 12
Microphone Sensitivity ............................... 14
Recording Modes ....................................... 14
Playing ....................................................... 15
Erasing ....................................................... 17
Other functions
Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator
(VCVA) ................................................. 18
Index Marks ............................................... 19
Locking Files .............................................. 19
System Sounds .......................................... 20
Alarm Playback Function ........................... 20
Moving Files Across Folders ...................... 21
Assigning Folder Names ............................ 22
Setting Priority Levels ................................ 23
Setting Job Data ........................................ 24
Dealer Option Items ................................... 25
Formatting SmartMedia ............................. 26
Transferring Data to a PC .......................... 26
Other Information
Hold............................................................ 27
Reset .......................................................... 27
Menu List ................................................... 27
Alarm Message List ................................... 28
Troubleshooting ......................................... 29
Specifications ............................................. 30
Accessories (optional)................................ 30
Technical Assistance and Support ............. 31
5
Main Features
Identification of Parts
● The DS-3000 digital voice recorder stores
highly compressed DSS audio files on
SmartMedia cards.
● The DS-3000 supports two recording modes:
SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long
Playback) mode (→ P.14). The supplied
16MB SmartMedia card can store
approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes of
recordings* in SP mode and approximately
5 hours and 30 minutes* in LP mode.A64MB
SmartMedia card (sold separately) can hold
up to 22 hours and 20 minutes* of recordings.
● The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)
saves memory space by pausing recording
when the recorder judges that there is no
sound (→ P.18).
● Recorded audio files can be stored in three
separate folders for easier identification in
future use.
● Overwrite recording, insert recording,
additional recording and partial erasure
functions make it easy to correct and edit
recordings.
● Furthermore, the AS-3000 transcription kit
(sold separately) provides you with a PC-
footswitch and the software DSS Player Pro
Transcription Module for easy transcription of
DSS recordings.
1 Built-in microphone
2 NEW button
3 REC (Record) /SET button
4 REW (Rewind) /– button
5 FF (Fast Forward) /+ button
6 INDEX button
7 ERASE button
8 Built-in speaker
* The recording time available may be shorter
than specified if a large number of short
recordings are made. (Use the remaining time
and recorded time only as references.)
9 FOLDER/MENU button
0 STOP button
! PLAY button
@ Display (LCD panel)
# Record/Play indicator lamp
6
Display (LCD Panel)
1 Folder
2 Battery indicator
3 Recording date/time mark
4 Remaining memory mark
5 Total file time mark
6 Record mode
7 Alarm mark
$ VOLUME control
% Earphone jack
8 Erase lock mark
9 Current file
^ SmartMedia slot
& Microphone jack
* SmartMedia ejection switch
( POWER/LOCK switch
) MICSENS (Microphone sensitivity)
switch
0 Current time, elapsed time, recording
time, operation guides, menu display, etc.
! Date, remaining memory, total recording
time of the playing file, operation guides,
etc.
Stopped State
- VCVA switch
= HOLD switch
q Power jack
Current file number
Stop position
w PC (USB) terminal
e Battery cover
Total recording time
of the file
The display appears as shown below when recording 7
or playback is stopped.
Replacing Batteries
Inserting Batteries
The battery indicator on the display changes
Slide open the battery cover.
as the batteries lose power.
“BATTERY LOW”
1
→
→
→
When the batteries are too weak, the recorder
shuts down and “BATTERY LOW” appears on
the display. When
appears on the display,
replace the batteries as soon as possible. AAA
alkaline batteries are recommended.
Notes
• Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the
batteries. Unloading the batteries while the recorder
is recording, erasing or otherwise accessing an audio
file may corrupt the file.
• Be sure to replace both batteries at the same time.
• Never mix old and new batteries, or batteries of
different types and/or brands.
Insert two AAA alkaline batteries,
observing the correct polarity.
2
• If it takes longer than 3 minutes to replace dead
batteries, you may have to reset the time when you
load fresh batteries.
• Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the
recorder for an extended period of time.
Using the AC Adapter
Close the battery cover completely.
3
Plug the optional AC adapter
(Olympus Model A321 or
Y
LA
P
INDEX
P
O
T
S
SE
ER
U
RA
LD
FO
E
EN
A322) into household power
outlet and connect the power
plug to the recorder’s power
/M
connector (DC 3 V) as shown in the illustration.
Always stop recording before connection.
Otherwise it may not be possible to play back
the voice data being recorded.
• Always stop recording before connection or
disconnection.
• When not using the recorder, always disconnect
the AC adapter from the power outlet.
• Use only the correct power supply voltage as
indicated on the adapter.
• Do not use the AC adapter when connecting the
recorder to the USB port.
8
SmartMedia inserted fully into the
slot
Inserting and
Ejecting
SmartMedia cards
Inserting SmartMedia cards
Insert the SmartMedia card into the slot as
shown below.
When you set the POWER/LOCK switch to the
ON position, “PLEASE WAIT” flashes on the
display.
SmartMedia not inserted fully into the
slot
1
contact area
SmartMedia
slot
Bottom side
of SmartMedia
projecting from
the slot
PLAY
STOP
IN
D
E
X
When you set the POWER/LOCK switch to the
ON position, “INSERT CARD” flashes on the
display for 2 seconds. Pressing any button with
no SmartMedia card inserted causes “INSERT
CARD” to appear again.
2
POW
/LOCK
ER
OFF
ON
Push the SmartMedia card fully into position.
Insert the SmartMedia in the
correct direction.
Push the SmartMedia card fully into
Notes
1
2
• If an unformatted SmartMedia card is inserted,
“FORMAT YES?” will display automatically. Format
the SmartMedia card (→ P.26).
position.
• Never use any SmartMedia card other than one that
Set the POWER/LOCK switch to
ON.
has been formatted on this unit or on a CAMEDIA 9
series Olympus digital camera (→ P.4).
Ejecting SmartMedia cards
Attention
• SmartMedia cards are precision devices. Never
force the cards when inserting them, or subject
them to sharp blows.
• Avoid handling and storing SmartMedia cards in
a hot, damp environment.
• Do not touch the contact area (gold electrodes)
of the SmartMedia card with bare hands.
If a SmartMedia card gets dirty, wipe it with a soft,
dry cloth.
• SmartMedia cards may be vulnerable to
electrostatic data corruption. When carrying a
SmartMedia card, put it in its case.
Remember to back up data from SmartMedia cards
to a PC or other storage medium from time to time
(→ P.26).
1
POWER
/LOCK
O
F
F
O
N
2
• Corrupted, lost, or erased data cannot be
restored.
Set the POWER/LOCK switch to
OFF.
The display disappears.
1
2
Raise the SmartMedia ejection
switch.
Pull the SmartMedia card out with your
fingers.
The SmartMedia ejection switch won’t work if
the POWER/LOCK switch is set to ON.
10
Press the FOLDER/MENU button
for 1 second or longer.
The menu opens (→P.27).
Setting Time/Date
1
2
3
If you have set the time and date, information
as to when an audio file is recorded is stored
automatically with that file. The time and date
setting is also needed to perform the alarm
playback function (→ P.20, 21).
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
choose the time/date setup screen
(TIME&DATE).
Press the REC/SET button.
Time/Date screen appears. The hour
indicator flashes, indicating the start of the
time/date setup process.
Time/Date Screen
Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set the
time and date:
Time and date setup proceeds in the order
of hour, minute, year, month, and date.
1Press the FF/+ button or REW/– button
to set a value.
4
Minute
Hour
Year
Month
Date
2Press the REC/SET button to accept
the value.
Press the STOP button to end.
5
REC/SET
button
(accepts a choice
and moves on to
the next item)
This completes the time setup procedure.
Notes
• If you press the STOP button during the setup
operation, the clock will use the items that were set
to that point.
• Each press of the NEW button during setting toggles
the display between the 12-hour and 24-hour system.
PLAY
FF/+ or
REW/–
button
(alters a
choice)
STOP
STOP
button
IN
D
E
X
FOLDER
/MENU
E
R
A
S
E
11
Pause Recording
Recording
Pause
Press the REC/SET button while recording.
The recorder provides three folders, A, B, and
C, and each message recorded in a folder is
saved as a Digital Speech Standard (DSS) file.
Up to 199 messages can be recorded per folder.
Four recording modes are available: new,
append, overwrite, and insert.
“REC PAUSE” will flash on the display.
➥
Resume Recording
Press the REC/SET button again.
Recording will resume at the point of
interruption.
➥
New Recording
Note
Create a new file to record in.
The recorder stops when it has been left paused for
10 minutes or longer.
Press the FOLDER/MENU button to
choose a folder.
The folder name is displayed for 2 seconds.
1
To instantly review a recording (Quick
review)
Press the REW/– button while recording, and
release it when you want to start playing a file.
The recorder plays up to the quick review point,
then stops.
You can add additional recording in the same
file from that point.
Press the NEW button to create a
new file.
2
Press the REC/SET button to start
recording.
The record/play indicator lamp glows red.
Aim the microphone at the sound source.
3
Listening While Audio Is Recorded
(Recording Monitor)
Insert the earphone into the earphone jack to
monitor what is being recorded. (The volume is
fixed.)
Press the STOP button to stop
recording.
4
Notes
• If you press the PLAY button during recording,
recording will stop, and play will start at the beginning
of the file to which you were recording.
• If you press the NEW button during recording,
recording will stop, and “NEW FILE” will appear on
the display (as in Step 2).
• A beep will sound when remaining recording time
reaches 60 seconds, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds
while recording.
Append recording
Perform the procedure of “New Recording”, then
press the REC/SET button once again to
append additional recording to the same file.
Note
• While recording is in progress, never disconnect or
connect theAC adapter even if the recorder contains
batteries. This may result in failure to play the
recorded file.
You cannot select any recording mode other than that
of the original file before append recording (→ P.14).
12
Overwrite Recording
You can overwrite a previously recorded file
from any point within the file.
Note that the overwritten recording will be
erased.
Inserting Recording into
Previous Files
Additional recording can be inserted into
previously recorded files.
Choose the file into which you
Choose the file into which you
want to insert additional recording.
(See Steps 1 and 2 in “Playing” (→ P.15).)
1
want to overwrite.
(See Steps 1 and 2 in “Playing” (→ P.15).)
1
Press the PLAY button to play the
Press the PLAY button to play the
file.
2
file.
2
While playing a file, press the
FOLDER/MENU button if you want
to insert additional recording.
“INSERT REC?” appears on the display.
Press the STOP button where you
want to start overwriting.
3
3
Press the REC/SET button to start
overwriting.
Press the REC/SET button to start
4
inserting additional recording.
4
Press the STOP button to stop
overwriting.
Press the STOP button to stop
inserting additional recording.
5
5
Notes
Pause Insert Recording
• When you are overwriting and reach the end of the
file, the recorder begins to append the additional
recording.
Pause
Press the REC/SET button.
“INSERT PAUSE” flashes on the display.
➥➥
• Append recording does not erase the next previously
recorded file.
• Locked files cannot be overwritten (→ P.19).
• A SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal attached
to it cannot be overwritten.
Resume Insert Recording
Press the REC/SET button again.
• You cannot select any recording mode other than
that of the original file before overwrite recording
(→ P.14).
Insert recording resumes.
➥➥
Notes
• The recording time and date of the file into which
recording has been inserted is updated to the time
and date of when the inserted recording was
recorded.
• You cannot select any recording mode other than
that of the original file before insert recording
(→ P.14).
13
Microphone
Sensitivity
Recording Modes
You can choose between two recording modes:
SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long
Playback) mode. Choose one of the modes
before you perform recording. Once you choose
a mode, files are recorded in the selected mode
as long as you do not change the mode.
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet
recording needs.
Using the MICSENS switch, choose between
the CONF and DICT positions.
Press the FOLDER/MENU button
for 1 second or longer.
The menu opens (→ P.27).
CONF : High-sensitivity mode that records
sounds in all directions.
DICT : Low-sensitivity mode suited for
dictation.
1
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
open the Recording Mode Setup
screen (REC MODE).
2
Notes
• An optional ME7 conference microphone is
recommended for recording conferences in CONF
mode if people speaking are located far away from
the recorder.
• Choose DICT mode if you want to use voice-
recognition software, such as ViaVoice from IBM.
Press the REC/SET button.
The recording mode setup process begins.
3
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
choose between SP and LP.
4
Press the REC/SET button.
The recording mode setup process ends.
5
Press the STOP button to close the
menu.
6
Notes
• Choose SP mode for recording meetings or lectures
with crisp clarity.
• Choose SP mode if you want to use voice-recognition
software, such as ViaVoice from IBM.
• You cannot select any recording mode other than
that of the original file before append, overwrite, or
insert recording.
14
Note
Playing
The recorder stops when it has been left paused for
10 minutes or longer.
You can start playing a file at any point. The
recorder stops automatically when it finishes
playing each file.
Playback Functions
Press the FOLDER/MENU button to
choose a folder.
To fast-forward
1
Press the FF/+ button once while stopped.
The recorder stops when it reaches the end
of the file.
➥
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button
several times to choose the file
that you want to play.
The time and date when the file was
2
Note
If the FF/+ button is pressed at the end of a file, the
recorder stops at the beginning of the next file, and
the recording date/time of the file flash for 2 seconds.
And if the FF/+ button is pressed while the recording
date/time are flashing, the recorder skips to the
beginning of the next file.
recorded are displayed.
Press the PLAY button to start
playback.
The record/play indicator lamp glows
green.
3
To skip
Adjust the VOLUME control to your
Press the FF/+ button once while fast-
forwarding.
or
liking.
4
Canceling Playback
Press the FF/+ button twice while stopped.
The recorder skips to and stops at the end
of the file.
Stop
➥
Press the STOP button.
The playback stops at the point where the
STOP button was pressed.
• Press the PLAY button to resume the
➥
To skip continuously
Continue pressing the FF/+ button while fast-
forwarding.
playback.
To rewind
Pause
Press the REW/– button once while stopped.
Press the PLAY button.
The recorder stops when it reaches the
beginning of the file.
➥
“PLAY PAUSE” flashes on the display.
➥
Resume Playback
Note
Press the PLAY button again.
If the REW/– button is pressed at the beginning of a
Playback will resume at the point of
➥
file, the recorder starts rewinding from the end of 15
interruption.
previous file.
To skip backward
Cue (Fast Forward While Playing)
Press the REW/– button once while rewinding.
or
Hold the FF/+ button pressed while the recorder
is stopped or playing a file.
Press the REW/– button twice while stopped.
The recorder stops when it reaches the end
of the file.
➥
The recorder skips to, and stops at, the
➥
beginning of the file, and the recording
date/time flash for 2 seconds.
Note
If an index mark is encountered in the middle
of the file, the recorder stops at that point, the
index number flashes momentarily, and then
cueing proceeds when the FF/+ button is still
pressed.
Note
If the REW/– button is pressed while the recording
are date/time flashing, the recorder skips to the
beginning of the previous file.
Canceling a Cue
To continuously skip backward
Release the FF/+ button where you want the
file played.
Continue pressing the REW/– button while
rewinding.
Playback begins.
➥
Fast Playback
Review (Fast Rewind While Playing)
Hold the PLAY button for 1 second or longer
while playing a file.
Hold the REW/– button pressed while the
recorder is stopped or playing a file.
The recorder plays back at approximately
➥
The recorder starts playback automatically
when it reaches the beginning of the file.
➥
50% faster than normal rate.
• After fast playback is canceled, playback
returns to normal rate.
Note
If an index mark is encountered in the middle
of the file, the recorder stops at that point, but
will proceed with the review if the
REW/– button is pressed.
Canceling Fast Playback
Hold the PLAY button for 1 second or longer
again*.
Playback returns to normal rate.
➥
* Press the PLAY button momentarily (for less
than 1 second) to pause with fast playback
enabled.
Canceling the Review
Release the REW/– button where you want the
file played.
Playback begins.
➥
16
Erase All Files from a Folder
All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously,
Erasing
except for locked files (→ P.19).
Erasing One File at a Time
A selected file can be erased from a folder.
Press the FOLDER/MENU button to
Press the FOLDER/MENU button to
choose the folder in which you
want to erase all files.
1
choose a folder.
1
Press the ERASE button for 3
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button
several times to choose the file you
want to erase.
seconds or longer.
“ALL ERASE?” flashes on the display for 8
seconds.
2
2
Press the ERASE button again.
Press the ERASE button.
The display lights continuously to indicate
erasing has started.
“FILE ERASE?” flashes on the display for
8 seconds.
3
3
4
“ERASE DONE” is displayed when the files are
erased. Locked files are reassigned file
numbers in ascending order.
Press the ERASE button again.
The display lights continuously to indicate
erasing has started.
“ERASE DONE” is displayed when the file is
erased. File numbers are incremented
automatically.
Notes
• It might take more than ten seconds to complete
erasing tracks. Do not eject the SmartMedia card
before erasing is finished.
• Files stored on a SmartMedia card with a write-
protect seal attached to it cannot be erased (→ P.4).
Notes
• An erased file cannot be restored.
• Locked files cannot be erased (→ P.19).
• Files stored on a SmartMedia card with a write-
protect seal attached to it cannot be erased (→ P.4).
17
To Partially Erase a File
You can erase a selected part of a file.
Choose the file from which you
Using the Variable
Control Voice
Actuator (VCVA)
want to erase a part.
(See Steps 1 and 2 in “Playing” (→ P.15).)
1
When the microphone senses that sounds have
reached a preset volume, the built-in Variable
Control VoiceActuator (VCVA) starts recording
automatically, and stops when the volume
drops.
Particularly helpful for extended recording, the
VCVA not only conserves memory by turning
off recording during silent periods, but also
makes playback more efficient and convenient.
Press the PLAY button to play the
file.
2
Press the PLAY button once again
where you want to start erasing.
The recorder pauses.
3
Press the ERASE button.
The recorder starts playback
4
automatically, and the display shows the
total recording time of the file being played
and “ERASE” alternately.
Start recording with the VCVA
switch set to ON.
1
When the volume falls to a preset level or
lower, recording automatically pauses, and
“STANDBY VCVA” flashes on the display.
The record/play lamp glows when
recording starts and flashes when
recording pauses.
Press the ERASE button once
again where you want to stop
erasing.
The erase starting point (time) set in step
3 and the ending point (time) set in this
step appear on the display for 8 seconds
alternately.
5
Using the VOLUME control, adjust
the start/stop actuation level.
2
The higher the VOLUME control is set, the
more sensitive the start/stop level
becomes, allowing recording to
Press the ERASE button once
again.
6
When “ERASE DONE” appears after
“PARTIAL ERASE! ”, partial erasing is
completed.
automatically begin at a quieter level.
Notes
Notes
• The start/stop actuation level also varies depending
on the selected microphone sensitivity mode (→
P.14).
• To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and
adjustment of the start/stop actuation level is
recommended.
• When the recorder finishes playback of the current
track before you press the ERASE button, the erase
starting point (time) and ending point (time) alternate
on the display for 8 seconds, similar to Step 5.
• Locked files cannot be erased.
18 • A SmartMedia memory card with a write-protect seal
attached to it cannot be erased.
Index Marks
Locking Files
Index marks can be incorporated into a file
during recording or playback to make it easy to
locate interesting information. Index marks
enable faster access to important information
by pressing the FF/+ or REW/– button.
Locking a file keeps important data from being
accidentally erased.
Locked files are not erased when you choose
to erase all files from a folder (→ P.17).
Choose the file you want to lock.
(See Steps 1 and 2 in “Playing” (→ P.15).)
Setting an Index Mark
1
Press the FOLDER/MENU button
for 1 second or longer.
The menu opens (→ P.27).
Press the INDEX button during
recording or playback to set an index
mark.
An index mark is set and the index number
appears on the display.
2
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
open the locking screen (LOCK).
3
Clearing an Index Mark
Press the REC/SET button.
The file locking setup process begins.
Play the file with the index mark
4
you want to clear.
1
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
choose between ON and OFF.
ON :Locks the file and prevents it from
being erased.
OFF :Unlocks the file and allows it to be
erased.
Hold the FF/+ or REW/– button to
choose the index mark to be
cleared.
5
2
Press the ERASE button while the
index number appears for about 2
seconds on the display.
The index mark is erased.
3
Press the REC/SET button to
complete the setup process.
6
Press the STOP button to close the
menu.
Index numbers are reassigned automatically.
7
Notes
Notes
• Up to 16 index marks can be set in a file. Attempting
to set more index marks will cause “INDEX FULL”
to appear on the display.
• You cannot append, overwrite, or insert recordings
into locked files.
• You cannot set index marks in locked files.
• Files stored on a SmartMedia card with a write-
protect seal attached to it cannot be locked.
• Locked files are erased when a SmartMedia card is
formatted.
• Index marks cannot be set or cleared in a file stored
on a SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal
attached to it.
• Index marks cannot be set or cleared in a locked
file.
19
System Sounds
Alarm Playback
Function
The recorder beeps to alert you to button
operations or warn you of errors. System
sounds may be turned off.
The alarm playback function can be set to play
a selected file by pressing any button when the
alarm tone sounds.
Press the FOLDER/MENU button
for 1 second or longer.
The menu opens (→ P.27).
1
Choose the file to be played when
the alarm sounds.
(See Steps 1 and 2 in “Playing” (→ P.15).)
1
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
open the system sound setup
screen (BEEP).
2
Press the FOLDER/MENU button
for 1 second or longer.
The menu opens (→ P.27).
2
Press the REC/SET button.
The system sound setup process begins.
3
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button
to open the alarm playback setup
screen (ALARM).
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
choose between ON and OFF.
3
4
Press the REC/SET button.
The alarm playback setup process begins.
Press the REC/SET button to
complete the setup process.
4
5
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
choose between ON and OFF.
ON: Enables alarm playback.
OFF: Disables alarm playback.
Press the STOP button to close the
menu.
5
6
Note
If the alarm playback function has been set, the alarm
will sound at the scheduled time even if system sounds
are turned off.
Press the REC/SET button to
complete the setup process.
When you choose ON, the alarm mark
lights and the scheduled time setup
process begins. The time indicator will
flash. → Step 7
6
When you choose OFF, the alarm
playback setup process ends, and the
alarm mark disappears. → Step 11
20
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button
to set the hour.
Moving Files Across
Folders
7
8
Press the REC/SET button to
accept the hour.
The minute indicator flashes.
A recorded file can be transferred from one
folder to another. The file is added at the end of
existing files in the destination folder.
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button
to set the minute.
9
10
11
Choose the file you want to move.
Press the REC/SET button to
accept the minute.
(See Steps 1 and 2 in “Playing” (→ P.15).)
1
Press the PLAY button to play the
file.
Press the STOP button to close
the menu.
2
Press the FOLDER/MENU button
while playing the file.
“INSERT REC?” appears on the display.
An alarm tone will sound at the scheduled time.
Press any button while the alarm sounds to play
the file you associated with the alarm.
3
Press the FOLDER/MENU button
once again to select “FILE MOVE?.”
Notes
4
• The alarm playback function can be set for only one
file at a time.
Press the REC/SET button.
The destination folders blink on the
display.
• The alarm will sound at the scheduled time every
day unless the alarm playback setting is cleared.
• The alarm will sound for 5 minutes and then stop.
• If you are using the recorder at the scheduled time,
the alarm will sound after you’re done.
• The alarm will sound at the scheduled time even if
you are holding the recorder. The recorder begins
to play the file associated with the alarm when you
press any button.
• The alarm playback setting is cleared if the selected
file is erased or the SmartMedia card is ejected.
• The alarm won’t launch at the scheduled time if the
POWER/LOCK switch is set to OFF.
5
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
choose a destination folder.
6
Press the REC/SET button to accept
the chosen destination folder.
The file is moved.
7
Notes
• If the destination folder is full (a maximum of 199
files), “FOLDER FULL” appears on the display and
files cannot be transferred to it.
• The file transfer process is aborted if you press the
STOP button or leave the recorder idle for 8 seconds
after you choose a destination folder.
• Files cannot be transferred from one folder to another
on a SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal 21
attached to it.
INDEX button: Lets you insert one space.
Assigning Folder
Names
When you have finished setting the
folder name, press the REC/SET
button for 1 second or longer.
This completes the folder naming
procedure.
7
8
The three folders can each be assigned a name
of up to eight characters.
The recorder comes with the following preset
folder names: FOLDER A, FOLDER B,
FOLDER C.
Press the STOP button to close the
menu.
Press the FOLDER/MENU button
Notes
for 1 second or longer.
The menu opens (→ P.27).
• The folder naming process ends automatically when
the eighth character is set.
• Folder names can be changed only if a SmartMedia
card is inserted.
1
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
open the folder name setup screen
(FOLDER NAME).
• A SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal attached
to it cannot be changed.
• When a SmartMedia card is formatted, folder names
that you assigned will be reset to the initial names.
2
Press the REC/SET button.
The folder name setup process begins.
3
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
choose the folder you want to
name.
4
Press the REC/SET button to
accept the chosen folder.
The first character of the chosen folder’s
name flashes.
5
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
choose characters.
Available characters are 0 to 9, A to Z, and
space.
6
REC button:
To input the selected
character and advance the
input position.
NEW button: Acts as a backspace.
ERASE button: To delete the flashing
character.
22
To Set a Priority for a New File
Setting Priority
Levels
Press the NEW button.
A new file is created.
1
You can set a priority level for each file.
You can choose between “HIGH” and
“NORMAL.” The default is NORMAL.
Press the INDEX button for longer
than 1 second.
“PRIORITY NORMAL” is displayed.
2
Press the INDEX button to choose
To Set a Priority Level for an
Existing File
between “HIGH” and “NORMAL.”
3
Press the REC/SET button to
accept the choice.
4
Choose the file to set a priority
The recorder displays the new file once the
priority is set.
level.
1
(See Steps 1 and 2 in “Playing” (→ P.15).)
Press the INDEX button for longer
Note
than 1 second.
“PRIORITY NORMAL” is displayed.
You may not be able to change the priority level for
files recorded on another DS-3000.
2
Press the INDEX button to choose
between “HIGH” and “NORMAL.”
3
Press the REC/SET button to
accept the choice.
4
23
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
choose characters.
Available characters are 0 to 9, A to Z, and
Setting Job Data
5
You may record the name of the person who
made the recording (Author ID) and code name
for classification (Work Type) for each file
automatically when recording is done.
Using the supplied DSS Player, importing a Job
Data list (a list of these Author IDs and Work
Types made on a PC) to the recorder saves you
the bother of entering the IDs or Types.
TheAuthor ID and Work Type are set as “AAAA”
at the factory.
space.
REC button:
To input the selected
character and advance the
input position.
NEW button: Acts as a backspace.
ERASE button: To delete the flashing
character.
INDEX button: Lets you insert one space.
After selecting or entering the
Author ID, press and hold the REC/
SET button for more than 1
second* to make it the current
Author ID.
6
7
Setting an Author ID
Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU
* If you selected an Anthor ID from the list
in step 3, press the REC/SET button.
button for more than 1 second to
open the menu (→ P. 27).
“AUTHOR ID” appears on the display.
1
Press the STOP button to close the
menu.
Press the REC/SET button.
The Author ID currently assigned to the
recorder appears on the display.
2
Notes
• An Author name must be of more than 4 and fewer
than 17 characters.
• You must not use a space within the first four
characters of an Author name.
• You cannot change the Author ID of a file which you
have already recorded.
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
select the Author ID that you want
to assign to the recorder from the
ID list*.
3
If you select an ID from the list, go to step
6.
* If no ID list is imported from a PC, the
current MANUAL AUTHOR ID appears
on the display. In such a case, proceed
to step 4.
Press the REC/SET button.
The current MANUAL AUTHOR ID
appears on the display with the first
character flashing.
4
24
INDEX button: Lets you insert one space.
Setting a Work Type
After selecting or entering the Work
Type, press and hold the REC/SET
button for more than 1 second* to
make it the current Work Type.
* If you selected a Work Type from the list
in step 4, press the REC/SET button.
Press and hold the FOLDER/MENU
button for more than 1 second to
open the menu (→ P. 27).
7
8
1
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button
until “WORK TYPE” appears on the
display.
2
Press the STOP button to close the
menu.
Press the REC/SET button.
The Work Type currently assigned to the
recorder appears on the display.
3
4
Notes
• The Work Type must be of fewer than 17 characters.
You can use a space anywhere in a filename.
• You cannot change the Work Type of a file which
you have already recorded.
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
select the Work Type that you want
to assign to the recorder from the
TYPE list*.
If you select a TYPE from the list, go to
Dealer Option Items
step 7.
* If no TYPE list is imported from a PC, the
current MANUAL WORK TYPE appears
on the display. In such a case, proceed
to step 5.
Some additional options can be set by your
Professional Olympus dictation dealer. For
details on the functions and operation of this
optional accessory, consult the dealer from
whom you purchased the recorder.
Press the REC/SET button.
The current MANUAL WORK TYPE
5
appears on the display with the first
character flashing.
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
choose characters.
Available characters are 0 to 9, A to Z, and
space.
6
REC button:
To input the selected
character and advance the
input position.
NEW button: Acts as a backspace.
ERASE button: To delete the flashing
character.
25
Formatting
SmartMedia
Transferring Data to a PC
This recorder is equipped with a USB terminal
to enable recorded voice data to be transferred
to a PC. For more details on how to transfer
data and voice recognition software, refer to the
supplied DSS Player Pro manual.
Formatting prepares SmartMedia cards for
recording. SmartMedia cards that have been
used on non-Olympus devices, or that can’t be
accessed by this unit, require formatting. The
SmartMedia card that comes with this unit and
Olympus SmartMedia cards are preformatted
and can be used immediately following
purchase.
PC
USB cable
To PC’s
USB terminal
USB connector
Press the FOLDER/MENU button
Stop the recorder before plugging in the USB
cable. Do not use the AC adapter when
connecting the recorder to the USB port. The
USB port delivers the required power to the
recorder.
for 1 second or longer.
The menu opens (→ P.27).
1
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
open the FORMAT screen
(FORMAT YES/NO).
2
Tip
Press the REC/SET button.
The formatting process is selected.
When the SmartMedia card is ejected, data can be
transferred from the SmartMedia card to a PC via a
number of ways. See Page 30 for optional accessories
to download SmartMedia through your PCMCIA, USB,
or Floppy Disk drives.
3
Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to
choose “YES?”.
4
Press the REC/SET button again.
Formatting begins and an indicator flashes
on the display.
5
“FORMAT DONE” displays when formatting
ends.
Notes
• When a SmartMedia card is formatted, all the stored
data, including locked files, is erased.
• A SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal attached
to it cannot be formatted.
• After formatting a SmartMedia card, the display will
show “NEW FILE”.
26
Hold
Menu List
Press the
All operation buttons are disabled. This feature
is useful when the recorder has to be carried in
a bag or pocket.
FOLDER/MENU button
for 1 second or longer
Setting the HOLD switch to the HOLD
position.
AUTHOR ID
WORK TYPE
REC MODE
LOCK
When the recorder is in hold mode, the time
shows on the display.
Remember to reset the HOLD switch when
using the recorder. Setting the HOLD switch to
the HOLD position locks the recorder.All buttons
are disabled.
ALARM
Reset
BEEP
TIME & DATE
FOLDER NAME
FORMAT
If the display or the recorder acts strangely,
lightly press the reset button in the battery
compartment with the tip of a ballpoint pen or a
similar object.
: Press the FF /+ or
REW/– button
Notes
• If you press the STOP button, the REC/SET button,
or the FOLDER/MENU button during a menu setup
operation, the recorder will stop and apply the items
that were set to that point.
Notes
• Do not use a sharp object such as a needle.
• The time/date setup process launches automatically
when you press the reset button. Set the time and
date again (→ P.11).
• The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes
during a menu setup operation, when a selected item 27
• Audio data is not erased when the recorder is reset.
is not applied.
Alarm Message List
Message
Meaning
Explanation
Action
Low battery
power
Battery power is getting low.
Replace with new batteries
BATTERY LOW
(→ P.8).
Write-protected
Tried to record to, or erase from, a Remove the write-protect seal
SmartMedia card with a write-
protect seal attached.
from the SmartMedia card and
CARD LOCK
try again (→ P.4).
Incompatible
SmartMedia
SmartMedia
ejection error
Folder full
An incompatible SmartMedia card Insert a compatible SmartMedia
CARD ERROR
EJECT ERROR
was inserted. card (→ P.9).
The SmartMedia card was ejected Reinsert the SmartMedia card.
during an operation.
The folder is full of files (maximum Erase files that are no longer
FOLDER FULL
of 199 files).
required, or insert another
SmartMedia card.
Formatting error
Index full
An error was encountered while
formatting.
Reinsert the SmartMedia card
and then reformat it (→ P.26).
Erase index marks that are no
longer required (→ P.19).
Insert a SmartMedia card
(→ P.9).
FORMAT ERROR
INDEX FULL
The file is full of index marks
(maximum of 16 marks).
There is no SmartMedia card
inserted.
No card
INSERT CARD
Erase-locked
Attempted to overwrite, insert
additional recording to, or erase a
locked file.
Unlock the file (→ P.19).
LOCK ON
Zero remaining
memory
The SmartMedia card has no
remaining memory.
Erase files that are no longer
required or insert another
SmartMedia card.
MEMORY FULL
NO FILE
No file
No files were found in the folder.
Select another folder.
Priority cannot be You tried to set a priority level for
In such a case, you cannot set a
priority for the file.
PRIORITY ERROR set for the file.
a file recorded on another
recorder.
Unrecordable
READONLY
There is something wrong with the Back up the data (→ P.26) and
SmartMedia card.
format the SmartMedia card.
File cannot be
A file with the same file name*
already exists in the destination
folder.
Transfer the file to another folder.
SAME FILE
TRAIN PC
transferred
PC microphone
indicator
The recorder is being used as a
PC microphone**.
Refer to the supplied DSS Player
Pro manual.
* File names are assigned during recording for file management purposes.
**The recorder enters this state when you hold the NEW button.
28
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Probable cause
Action
Nothing
appears on
the display.
The batteries are not loaded properly.
The batteries are dead.
The POWER/LOCK switch is set to OFF.
Verify polarity is correct.
Replace with new batteries.
Set the POWER/LOCK switch to
ON.
If none of these suggestions works
The recorder is in HOLD mode.
Reset the recorder (→ P.27).
Release the recorder from HOLD
(→ P.27).
Won’t start
The SmartMedia card is not formatted.
Format the SmartMedia card
(→ P.26).
Replace with new batteries.
Remove the seal.
The batteries are dead.
The SmartMedia card has a write-protect seal
attached to it.
Unable to
record
The SmartMedia card is unformatted.
Format the SmartMedia card.
The SmartMedia card does not have enough memory. Erase unnecessary files or insert
another SmartMedia card.
The maximum number of files has been reached.
The earphone is connected.
The VOLUME control is set to 0.
The file is locked.
The SmartMedia card has a write-protect seal
attached to it.
Check another folder.
No playback
tone heard
Unable to
erase
Disconnect the earphone jack.
Adjust the VOLUME control.
Unlock the file (→ P.19).
Remove the seal.
Noise heard
during
playback
Recording
level too low
The recorder was shaken during recording.
The recorder was placed near a cell phone or
fluorescent lamp while recording or during playback.
The microphone sensitivity is too low.
–
Move the recorder.
Set the microphone sensitivity to
CONF mode and try again.
Erase unnecessary index marks
(→ P.19).
Unable to set The maximum number of index marks (16) has been
index marks
reached.
The SmartMedia card has a write-protect seal
attached to it.
Remove the seal.
The file is locked.
A non-standard AC adapter is being used.
Unlock the file (→ P.19).
Use the Olympus A321 (for US
and Canada) or A322 (for Europe
except U.K) AC adapter
(Oprional).
Won’t work
with AC
adapter
Unable to
eject the
SmartMedia
card
The POWER/LOCK switch is set to ON.
Set the POWER/LOCK switch to
OFF.
29
Specifications
Accessories (optional)
Recording format
SmartMedia cards of 4, 8, 16, 32, and 64MB:M-4/8/
16/32/64
Olympus CAMEDIA digital camera series 3 V (3.3 V)
SmartMedia memory cards can be used.
DSS (Digital Speech Standard)
Recording media
3 V (3.3 V) SmartMedia cards
(4 to 64MB)
Card format
Input level
Sampling frequency
SP mode:12 kHz
LP mode: 8 kHz
Overall frequency response
SSFDC Forum-compliant
SmartMedia format
–70 dBv
PC card adapter:MA-2E
Allows files to be transferred to a PC that has a PC
card slot or PC card drive.
FlashPath (floppy disk adapter):MAFP-2E
Allows files to be transferred to a PC with a 3.5” floppy
disk drive.
SP mode:300 to 5,000 Hz
LP mode: 300 to 3,000 Hz
Recording time SP mode:2 hours 35 minutes
(16MB card)
USB SmartMedia reader/writer:MAUSB-1 (US and
Canada) or MAUSB-2 (Europe)
Allows data to be transferred to and from a PC.
LP mode: 5 hours 30 minutes
(16MB card)
Built-in ø28 mm round dynamic
speaker
Conference microphone:ME7
A highly sensitive directional microphone (shotgun
microphone). Used to record speakers at a distance.
Speaker
Microphone jack ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance
2 kΩ
Earphone jack ø3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance
8 Ω
Maximum working output (3 V DC)
100 mW or more (8 Ω speaker)
Input power requirement
Rated voltage:3 V
External microphone:ME10*
A lavalier omnidirectional microphone that clips to
clothing. Used to record your own voice or people near
you.
Noise-Cancellation microphone:ME12
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.
Batteries:
TwoAAA
batteries
(LR03 or R03)
External power supply:
AC adapter
Battery life (Recording or Playing)
Approx. 11 hours (with alkaline
AC adapter:A321 (US and Canada) orA322 (Europe
except U.K.)
batteries, based on our standard
testing procedure)
Connecting cord:KA232*
External dimensions
Use to connect the microphone jack of this unit to a
radio or other sound source.
109.5 x 50.0 x 16.7 mm (without
protrusions)
Weight
86 g (including batteries)
Plug adapter:PA3
An adapter that connects devices such as
microphones with ø2.5 mm mini-plugs to the unit’s ø3.5
mm mini-jack.
* Specifications and design are subject to change
without notice.
30 * Battery life varies greatly according to type of
batteries used and the conditions of use.
PC Transcription kit: AS-3000
Technical Assistance
and Support
The AS-3000 transcription kit (sold separately)
provides you with a PC-footswitch, a headset and the
software DSS Player Pro Transcription Module for easy
transcription of DSS recordings.
DS-3000 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 with use of DS-3000, 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 E-mail.
*Use these accessories with the PA3 plug adapter.
◆ Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and
Canada
1-888-553-4448
◆ User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and
Canada
◆ Technical Hotline Number in Europe
Toll free number
00800 67 10 83 00
available for Austria, Belgium, Denmark,
France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway,
Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Charged numbers
+49 180 567 1083
available for Finland, Italy, Luxemburg,
Portugal, Spain and Czech Republic
+49 40 23773 899
available for Greece, Croatia, Hungary and
the rest of Europe
◆ User Support E-mail address in Europe
◆ The following are for only technical questions
and support about IBM ViaVoice.
support/faqolympus.html
31
San-Ei Building, 22-2, Nishi Shinjuku 1-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, Japan. Tel. 03-3340-2211
Two Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Tel. 1-800-622-6372
(Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. 040-237730
(Letters) Postfach 10 49 08. 20034 Hamburg. Germany.
2-8 Honduras Street, London EC1Y 0TX, United Kingdom, Tel. 020-7253-2772
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number:
Trade Name:
Responsible Party:
Address:
DS-3000
DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.
2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A.
800-622-6372
Telephone Number:
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference
received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio
Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications.
Cet apparail numerique ne depasse pas limits de Categorie B pour les emissions de gruit radio emanant d’appareils numeriques,
tel que prevu dans les Reglements sur l’Interference Radio du Department Canadian des Communications.
“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, enviroment and customer
protection.
L’indication “CE” signfie que ce produit est conforme aux exigences concemant la sécurité, la santé, l’environnement et la
protection du consommateur.
Das „CE“ Zeichen bestätigt die übereinstimmug mit den Europäischen Bestimmungen für Betriebssicherheit und
Umweltschutz.
E2-2741-03
|