Olympus DS-2000 User manual

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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
DS-2000
ONLINE
INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus
Digital Voice Recorder.
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.

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For Safe And
Correct Usage
Thank you for purchasing the Olympus
Digital Voice 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 related information. To protect yourself
and others from personal injury or damage
to property, it is essential that you always
heed the warnings and information provided.
General Precautions
●Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid
locations such as inside a closed
automobile under direct sunlight or on
the beach in the summer.
●Do not store the recorder in places
exposed to excessive moisture or dust.
●Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol
and lacquer thinner to clean the unit.
● Do not place the recorder on top of or near
electric appliances such as TVs or
refrigerators.
●Avoid recording or playing back near
cellular phones or other wireless equipment,
as they may cause interference and noise.
If you experience noise, move to another
place, or move the recorder further away
from such equipment.
●Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause
irreparable damage.
●Avoid strong vibrations or shocks.
●Do not disassemble, repair or modify
the unit yourself.
●Do not operate the unit while operating
a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle,
or go-cart).
●Keep the unit out of the reach of
children.
IBM, PC/AT and ViaVoice are the trademarks or
registered trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks
of Microsoft Corporation.
Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel
Corporation.
Macintosh and Apple are registered trademarks of
Apple Computer, Inc.
Other product and brand names mentioned herein
may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.

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Batteries
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:
1remove the batteries immediately while
being careful not to burn yourself, and;
2call your dealer or local Olympus
representative for servicing.
AC Adapter
Warning
• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or
modify the AC adapter in any way.
• Keep foreign 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).
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:
1do not touch any of the exposed parts;
2immediately disconnect the power supply
plug from the power outlet, and;
3call 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.

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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.22). The
included 16MB SmartMedia card records
approximately 2 hours and 35 minutes* in
SP mode and approximately 5 hours and
30 minutes* in LP mode. An optional 128MB
SmartMedia card can hold up to 44 hours
and 40 minutes* of recordings.
●The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)
reduces memory usage by turning the
recorder off when it senses silence (☞P.28).
●Recorded audio files can be stored in three
separate folders for easy identification at a
later time.
●The LCD screen displays file numbers, a
real-time counter, remaining recording time,
current time and date, operating mode, and
warnings in a clear format.
●The editing capability allows you to insert
additional recording into previously recorded
audio files (☞P.20).
●In combination with IBM’s ViaVoice speech
recognition software (optionally available
from IBM), the voice data can automatically
converted to text.
* 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.)

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Table of Contents
Getting Started
SmartMedia ................................................ 6 Identification of Parts ................................. 8
Preparing For Recording
Inserting Batteries .................................... 10
Replacing Batteries .................................. 11
Using the AC Adapter ............................... 11
Inserting and Ejecting
SmartMedia cards ............................. 12
Setting Time/Date .................................... 14
Basic operations
Recording ................................................. 16
Microphone Sensitivity ............................. 21
Recording Modes ..................................... 22
Playing ..................................................... 23
Erasing ..................................................... 26
Other functions
Using the Variable Control
Voice Actuator (VCVA) ....................... 28
Index Marks ............................................. 29
Locking Files ............................................ 30
Alarm Playback Function ......................... 32
System Sounds ........................................ 34
Moving Files Across Folders .................... 35
Assigning Folder Names .......................... 36
Formatting SmartMedia ........................... 38
Transferring Data to a PC ........................ 39
Other Information
Hold .......................................................... 40
Reset ........................................................ 40
Training your PC for Voice Recognition ... 41
Menu List ................................................. 42
Alarm Message List ................................. 43
Troubleshooting ....................................... 44
Specifications ........................................... 45
Accessories (optional) .............................. 46
Technical Assistance And Support ........... 47

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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 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, 64 and 128MB) for the
Olympus CAMEDIA digital camera series.
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-2000 adheres
to a format recommended by the SSFDC Forum.
Memory Sizes of SmartMedia Cards
and Approximate Recording Times*
Memory Size SP Mode LP Mode
4MB 35 min. 1 hr.20 min.
8MB 1 hr.15 min. 2 hr.45 min.
16MB 2 hr.35 min. 5 hr.30 min.
32MB 5 hr.10 min. 11 hr.10 min.
64MB 10 hr.25 min. 22 hr.20 min.
128MB 22 hr.50 min. 44 hr.40 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.
Audio Recording Format
The DS-2000 stores highly compressed DSS
(Digital Speech Standard) audio files on
SmartMedia cards.

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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
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.
•A SmartMedia card with a write-protect seal
attached to it may not be write-protected when
using the card with other products.
Write-protect
area

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Identification of Parts
1Built-in microphone
2FOLDER button
3PLAY button
4REW (Rewind) /–button
5FF (Fast Forward) /+ button
6INDEX button
7ERASE button
8Built-in speaker
9MENU button
0STOP button
!REC (Record) button
@Display (LCD panel)
#Record/Play indicator lamp
$VOLUME control
%Earphone jack
^SmartMedia slot
&Microphone jack
*SmartMedia ejection switch
(POWER/LOCK switch
)MICSENS (Microphone sensitivity)
switch
-VCVA switch
=HOLD switch
qPower jack
wPC (USB) terminal
eBattery cover
Identification of Parts

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Display (LCD Panel)
1Folder
2Battery indicator
3Recording date/time mark
4Remaining memory mark
5Total file time mark
6Record mode
7Alarm mark
8Erase lock mark
9Current file
0Current time, elapsed time,
recording time, operation guides,
menu display, etc.
!Date, remaining memory, total
recording time of the playing file,
operation guides, etc.
Identification of Parts
Stopped State
The display appears as shown above when
recording or playback is stopped.
Current file number
Stop position
Total recording time
of the file

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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