Olympus DS-3000 manual Troubleshooting, Symptom, Probable cause, Action

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

Nothing appears on the display.

Won’t start

Unable to record

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 SmartMedia card is unformatted.

The SmartMedia card does not have enough memory.

Action

Verify polarity is correct.

Replace with new batteries.

Set the POWER/LOCK switch to ON.

Reset the recorder (☞ P.48).

Release the recorder from HOLD (☞ P.48).

Format the SmartMedia card (☞ P.46).

Replace with new batteries.

Remove the seal (☞ P.7).

Format the SmartMedia card (☞ P.46).

Erase unnecessary files or insert another SmartMedia card.

				The maximum number of files has been reached.
		No playback		The earphone is connected.
		tone heard		The VOLUME control is set to 0.
		Unable to		The file is locked.
		erase		The SmartMedia card has a write-protect seal
				attached to it.
Troubleshooting		Noise heard		The recorder was shaken during recording.
Troubleshooting		index marks		reached.
		during		The recorder was placed near a cell phone or
		playback		fluorescent lamp while recording or during playback.
		Recording		The microphone sensitivity is too low.
		level too low
		Unable to set		The maximum number of index marks (16) has been

				The SmartMedia card has a write-protect seal
				The SmartMedia card has a write-protect seal
				attached to it.
				attached to it.
				The file is locked.
		Won’t work		A non-standard AC adapter is being used.
		with AC
		adapter

		Unable to		The POWER/LOCK switch is set to ON.
		eject the
52		SmartMedia
52		card

Check another folder.

Disconnect the earphone jack.

Adjust the VOLUME control.

Unlock the file (☞ P.31).

Remove the seal (☞ P.7).

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Move the recorder.

Set the microphone sensitivity to CONF mode and try again (☞ P.21).

Erase unnecessary index marks (☞ P.32).

Remove the seal (☞ P.7).

Unlock the file (☞ P.31).

Use the Olympus A321 (for US, Canada) or A322 (for Europe except U.K) AC adapter (Oprional).

Set the POWER/LOCK switch to OFF.

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Contents DS-3000 General Precautions For Safe Correct UsageBatteries AC AdapterCase Noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odorMain Features Table of Contents What is SmartMedia? Memory Size SP Mode LP ModeSmartMedia Audio Recording FormatWrite-protect SmartMedia Identification of Parts Display LCD Panel Inserting Batteries Replacing Batteries Using the AC AdapterAlways stop recording before connection Set the POWER/LOCK switch to Inserting and Ejecting SmartMedia cardsInserting SmartMedia cards Insert the SmartMediaSet the POWER/LOCK switch to OFF SmartMedia inserted fully into the slotSmartMedia not inserted fully into the slot Ejecting SmartMedia cardsSetting Time/Date Time/Date ScreenRepeat steps 1 and 2 to set the time and date Press the Stop button to endSetting Time/Date Recording New RecordingPause Recording To instantly review a recording Quick reviewListening While Audio Is Recorded Recording Monitor Append recordingRecord/play indicator lamp glows red Overwrite RecordingPress the REC/SET button to start overwriting Press the Stop button to stop overwritingRecording Insert Recording Microphone Sensitivity Pause Insert RecordingResume Insert Recording Press the REC/SET button again Insert recording resumesPress the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second or longer Recording ModesDisplay Playing Press the FOLDER/MENU button toChoose a folder You want to playCanceling Playback Playback FunctionsCanceling Fast Playback Canceling a CueTo skip backward To continuously skip backwardErasing Erasing One File at a TimeErase All Files from a Folder ALL ERASE? flashes on the display for 8 secondsTo Partially Erase a File Press the Erase button once again Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator Vcva High LowFile locking setup process begins Locking FilesPress the REC/SET button Press the FF/+ or REW/- button to choose between on and OFFIndex Marks Clearing an Index MarkPlay the file with the index mark you want to clear P.23 Press the Erase button whileSystem Sounds For 1 second or longerUntil Beep flashes on Menu opens P.50Alarm playback setup process begins Alarm Playback FunctionOn Enables alarm playback OFF Disables alarm playback Minute indicator flashes Moving Files Across Folders Recorded file can be transferred from oneFolder to another After transferFile is moved Press the REC/SET button to accept the chosen folder Assigning Folder NamesExample Press the FF/+ or REW/- button to choose characters Advance the input positionSetting Priority Levels To Set a Priority Level for an Existing FileTo Set a Priority for a New File Press the NEW buttonNew file is created Priority Normal is displayedSetting Job Data Setting an Author IDOpen the menu P Author ID appears on the displayNEW button Acts as a backspace Erase button PositionIndex button Lets you insert one space Setting a Work Type If you select a Type from the list, go to stepPress the REC/SET button. The current Manual Work Type Appears on the display with the first character flashingAvailable characters are 0 to 9, a to Z, and space Formatting SmartMedia Press the FF/+ or REW/- button to choose YES?Transferring Data to a PC Other SmartMedia cards may not perform as expectedStop the recorder before plugging in the USB TipDealer Option Items Reset When the recorder is in hold mode, the timeHold Shows on the displayTraining your PC for Voice Recognition Menu List Press the FOLDER/MENU button during playingAlarm Message List Message Meaning ExplanationTroubleshooting SymptomProbable cause ActionSpecifications Overall frequency responseAccessories optional Technical Assistance And Support Canadian RFI Model Number DS-3000 Trade NameResponsible Party AddressP2-2887-01

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