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1 DIGIT AL VOICE RECORDER DS-2000 INSTRUCTIONS Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely . Keep the instructions handy for future reference. T o ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use.[...]
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2 For Safe And Correct Usage Thank you for purchasing the Olympus Digital V oice Recorder DS-2000. Before using your new recorder , read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly . Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference. • The warning symbols indicate important safety rela[...]
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3 Batteries W arning • 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 whe[...]
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4 Main Features ● The DS-2000 digital voice recorder stores highly compressed DSS audio files on SmartMedia cards. ● The DS-2000 supports two recording modes: SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long Playback) mode ( → P .18). The included 8MB SmartMedia card records approximately 1 hours and 15 minutes* in SP mode and approximately 2 hours a[...]
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5 T able of Contents Getting Started SmartMedia ................................................ 6 Identification of Parts ................................. 8 Preparing For Recording Inserting Batteries .................................... 10 Replacing Batteries .................................. 1 1 Using the AC Adapter ...........................[...]
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6 SmartMedia SmartMedia What is SmartMedia? SmartMedia is a type of removable IC memory card. With more memory than a floppy disk, SmartMedia cards facilitate data exchange with personal computers, and can be used to store data. Optional SmartMedia cards are available to add capacity as needed, in addition to the included 8MB SmartMedia card. When [...]
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7 SmartMedia 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. Attach the write-protect seal to the write-protect area to prevent valuable data from being erased accidentally . Remove the write-protect seal before recordi[...]
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8 Identification of Parts 1 Built-in microphone 2 FOLDER button 3 PLA Y button 4 REW (Rewind) /– button 5 FF (Fast Forward) /+ button 6 INDEX button 7 ERASE button 8 Built-in speaker 9 MENU button 0 STOP button ! REC (Record) button @ Display (LCD panel) # Record/Play indicator lamp $ VOLUME control % Earphone jack ^ SmartMedia slot & Microph[...]
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9 Display (LCD Panel) 1 Folder 2 Battery indicator 3 Recording date/time mark 4 Remaining memory mark 5 T otal file time mark 6 Record mode 7 Alarm mark 8 Erase lock mark 9 Current file 0 Current time, elapsed time, recording time, operation guides, menu display , etc. ! Date, remaining memory , total recording time of the playing file, operation g[...]
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10 Inserting Batteries 1 Slide open the battery cover . 2 Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the correct polarity . 3 Close the battery cover completely . Inserting Batteries[...]
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11 Replacing Batteries The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries lose power . → → → When the batteries are too weak, the recorder shuts down and “BA TTERY LOW” appears on the display . When appears on the display , replace the batteries as soon as possible. AAA alkaline batteries* are recommended. * The two AAA alkalin[...]
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12 Inserting and Ejecting SmartMedia cards 1 Insert the SmartMedia in the correct direction. Push the SmartMedia card fully into position. 2 Set the POWER/LOCK switch to ON. The display appears. ·············································································?[...]
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13 Ejecting SmartMedia cards 1 Set the POWER/LOCK switch to OFF . The display disappears. 2 Raise the SmartMedia ejection switch. Pull the SmartMedia card out with your fingers. ····································································· The SmartMedia ejection switch wo[...]
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14 Setting T ime/Date 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 should be set to ease audio file management tasks. The time and date setting is also needed to perform the alarm playback function ( → P .28, 29). 1 Press the MENU button. The menu ope[...]
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15 Setting Time/Date Note If you press the STOP button during the setup operation, the clock will use the items that were set to that point.[...]
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16 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. These three folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, folder A might be used to store private information, while folder B might be dedicated to holding bus[...]
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17 Pause Recording Pause Press the REC button while recording. ➥ “ REC P AUSE ” will flash on the display . Resume Recording Press the REC button again. ➥ Recording will resume at the point of interruption. Note The recorder stops when it has been left paused for 10 minutes or longer . Listening While Audio Is Recorded (Recording Monitor) I[...]
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18 Recording Modes Recording Modes Y ou can choose between two recording modes: SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long Playback) mode. The included 8MB SmartMedia card holds approximately 1 hours and 15 minutes in SP mode and approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes in LP mode. M E N U INDEX REC STOP E R A S E 5 1 2,4 3 1 Press the MENU button. The m[...]
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19 Playing 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder . 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose the file that you want to play*. The time and date when the file was recorded are displayed. 3 Press the PLA Y button to start playback. The record/play indicator lamp glows green. 4 Adjust the VOLUME control to your liking. The recorder stops aut[...]
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20 Playing Canceling Playback Stop Press the STOP button. ➥ The recorder returns to the beginning of the file being played. Pause Press the PLA Y button. ➥ “ PLA Y P AUSE ” flashes on the display . Resume Playback Press the PLA Y button again. ➥ Playback will resume at the point of interruption. Note The recorder stops when it has been le[...]
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21 Cue (Fast Forward While Playing) Hold the FF/+ button while playing a file. • The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file. Continue pressing the FF/+ button to proceed with the cue from the beginning of the next file. • If an index mark is encountered in the middle of the file, the recorder stops at that point, but will proceed wi[...]
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22 Erasing Erasing One File at a T ime A selected file can be erased from a folder. 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder . 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/ – button to choose the file you want to erase. 3 Press the ERASE button. “ FILE ERASE? ” flashes on the display for 8 seconds. 4 Press the ERASE button again. The display lights continuous[...]
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23 Erase All Files from a Folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously , except for locked files ( → P .27). 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose the folder in which you want to erase all files. 2 Press the ERASE button for 3 seconds or longer . “ ALL ERASE? ” flashes on the display for 8 seconds. 3 Press the ERASE button again. T[...]
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24 Using the V ariable Control V oice Actuator (VCV A) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset volume, the built-in V ariable Control V oice Actuator (VCV A) starts recording automatically , and stops when the volume drops. Particularly helpful for extended recording, the VCV A not only conserves memory by turning off recording[...]
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25 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder . 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/– button to choose the file into which you want to insert additional recordings. 3 Press the PLA Y button to start playback. 4 Press the PLA Y button at the point where you want to insert a recording. Playback pauses. 5 Press the REC button to start inserting additional rec[...]
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26 Index Marks Setting an Index Mark 1 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 . Clearing an Index Mark 1 Play the file with the index mark you want to clear . 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/ – button to choose the index mark to be cleared. 3 Press the ERA[...]
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27 Locking Files Locking Files 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder . 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/ – button to choose the file you want to lock. 3 Press the MENU button. The menu opens ( → P .38). 4 Press the FF/+ or REW/ – button to open the locking screen. 5 Press the PLA Y button. The file locking setup process begins. 6 Press the FF/+[...]
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28 Alarm Playback Function Alarm Playback Function 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder . 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/ – button to choose the file to be played when the alarm sounds. 3 Press the MENU button. The menu opens ( → P .38). 4 Press the FF/+ or REW/ – button to open the alarm playback setup screen. 5 Press the PLA Y button. The [...]
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29 8 Press the FF/+ or REW/ – button to set the hour . 9 Press the PLA Y button to accept the hour . The minute indicator flashes. 10 Press the FF/+ or REW/ – button to set the minute. 11 Press the PLA Y button to accept the minute. 12 Press the STOP button to close the menu. An alarm tone will sound at the scheduled time. Press any button whil[...]
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30 System Sounds System Sounds The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may be turned off. 1 Press the MENU button. The menu opens ( → P .38). 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/ – button to open the system sound setup screen. 3 Press the PLA Y button. The system sound setup process begins. 4 Press the FF/+[...]
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31 Moving Files Across Folders Moving Files Across Folders 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 . 1 Choose the file you want to transfer and press the PLA Y button to play it. 2 Press the FOLDER button while the file is playing. Playback stops and de[...]
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32 Assigning Folder Names Assigning Folder Names 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 A FOLDER B : Folder B FOLDER C : Folder C 1 Press the MENU button. The menu opens ( → P .38). 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/ – button to open the folder [...]
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33 Assigning Folder Names 6 Press the FF/+ or REW/ – button to choose characters. Available characters are 0 to 9, A to Z, and space. PLA Y button: T o input the selected character and advance the input position. FOLDER button: Acts as a backspace. ERASE button: T o delete the flashing character . INDEX button: Lets you insert one space. 7 When y[...]
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34 Formatting SmartMedia 1 Press the MENU button. The menu opens ( → P .38). 2 Press the FF/+ or REW/ – button to open the FORMA T screen. 3 Press the PLA Y button. The formatting process is selected. 4 Press the FF/+ or REW/ – button to choose “ YES? ” . 5 Press the PLA Y button again. Formatting begins and an indicator flashes on the di[...]
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35 T ransferring Data to a PC T ransferring Data to a PC 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 ( → P .7). • If an unformatted SmartMedia card is inserted, “ FORMA T YES? ” will display automatic[...]
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36 Reset 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. 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 .14)[...]
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37 T raining your PC for V oice Recognition T raining your PC for V oice Recognition When you use voice-recognition software such as IBM ViaV oice, it is recommended that you set the recorder to PC microphone and have the software learn the characteristics of the speaker ’ s voice and the recorder ’ s built-in microphone to maximize the accurac[...]
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38 Menu List Menu List REC MODE Press the MENU button LOCK ALARM TIME & D A TE FOLDER NAME FORMA T BEEP : Press the FF /+ or REW/ – button Record mode setting (P .18), selection between SP and LP modes Locking files setting (P .27), selection between ON (locked) and OFF (unlock ed) Alarm playback setting (P .28), selection between ON (enabled[...]
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39 Alarm Message List Meaning Low battery power Write-protected Incompatible SmartMedia SmartMedia ejection error Folder full Formatting error Index full No card Erase-locked Zero remaining memory No file Unrecordable File cannot be transferred PC microphone indicator Action Replace with new batteries ( → P .1 1). Remove the write-protect seal fr[...]
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40 T roubleshooting T roubleshooting Probable cause The batteries are not loaded properly . The batteries are dead. The POWER/LOCK switch is set to OFF . If none of these suggestions works The recorder is in HOLD mode. The SmartMedia card is not formatted. The batteries are dead. The SmartMedia card has a write-protect seal attached to it. The Smar[...]
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41 Specifications Specifications Recording format DSS (Digital Speech Standard) Recording media 3 V (3.3 V) SmartMedia cards (4 to 64MB) Card format SSFDC Forum-compliant SmartMedia format Input level – 70 dBv Sampling frequency SP mode:12 kHz LP mode: 8 kHz Overall frequency response SP mode: 300 to 5,000 Hz LP mode: 300 to 3,000 Hz Recording ti[...]
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42 Accessories (optional) Accessories (optional) 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. 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 [...]
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43 T echnical Assistance And Support The following are for only technical questions and support about OL YMPUS DSS player. ◆ T echnical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 ◆ User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada distec@olympus.com ◆ T echnical Hotline Number in Europe T oll free number 00800 67 10 83 00 available[...]
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Declaration of Conformity Model Number: DS-2000 T rade Name: DIGIT AL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OL YMPUS AMERICA INC. Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 1 1747-3157, U.S.A. T elephone Number: 800-622-6372 This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device ma[...]