Olympus DS-5000 manual Troubleshooting, Nothing appears on the display, Recording level too low

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Troubleshooting

Symptom

Nothing appears on the display

Probable cause

The batteries are not loaded properly.

The batteries are dead.

The recorder is in power off mode.

Action

Verify polarity is correct (P.16, 17).

Replace with new batteries (P.17).

Turn the recorder ON (P.22).

Won’t start

Unable to record

No playback tone heard

Unable to erase

Noise heard during playback

The recorder is in power off mode.

The batteries are dead.

The card does not have enough memory.

The card is unformatted.

The maximum number of files has been reached.

The SD card is locked.

The earphone is connected.

The volume level is set to 0.

The file is locked.

The SD card is locked.

The recorder was shaken during recording.

Turn the recorder ON (P.22).

Replace with new batteries (P.17).

Erase unnecessary files or insert another card (P.23, 37, 63).

Format the card (P.64).

Check another folder.

Unlock the SD card lock (P.12).

Unplug the earphones to use the internal speaker.

Adjust the + (Volume) button.

Unlock the file (P.50).

Unlock the SD card lock (P.12).

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Troubleshooting

Recording level too low

The recorder was placed near a cell

 

Move the recorder.

phone or fluorescent lamp while

 

 

recording or during playback.

 

 

The microphone sensitivity is too low.

 

Set the microphone sensitivity to

 

 

Conference mode and try again (

 

 

P.31).

Unable to set index marks

Cannot find the recorded voice

The maximum number of index marks

(32)has been reached. The file is locked.

The SD card is locked. Wrong folder.

Switch the recording card.

Erase unnecessary index marks (P.57).

Unlock the file (P.50).

Unlock the SD card lock (P.12).

Switch to the right folder.

The recorder is recording to another card.

Cannot connect to a PC using a cradle

Sometimes a connection cannot be made

 

You need to change the PC’s USB

with some PCs running Windows XP or

 

settings. See DSS Player online help

Vista.

 

for details (P.73).

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Contents DS-5000 DS-5000iD Trademarks IntroductionI tr tiAdvanced Operations Getting StartedOther Practical Use Methods Table of Contents Table of Contents Signifies danger which may result in serious Important Safety PrecautionsSafe and Proper Usage Convention Used In this ManualBatteries/Rechargeable Battery Pack General PrecautionsCradle General PrecautionsInjury AC Adapter General Precautions Priority Setting P.52 DSS Player software included P.69 Main FeaturesMain Features Compatible Cards Memory CardMemory Sizes of Cards and Approximate Recording Times*1 Check Card Information Card Info Memory CardParts Identification of PartsActuator indicator Display Status Indicators8Microphone sensitivity indicator Vcva Variable Control Voice Erase Lock indicatorRelease button, then open the battery Installing BatteriesNi-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack included Recharging Battery PackReplacing Batteries Installing BatteriesBelow, then close the battery cover AAA Alkaline BatteriesCharge the Ni-MH Rechargeable Charging Battery PackBattery Pack using the Cradle Charging using Cradle and USB CableDirectly Charging Through the Recorder Charging Battery PackCharging using AC Adapter no cradle Charging using the USB cable no cradleFor customers in Germany Using the Battery PackDetecting abnormal voltage Using the AC AdapterAC Adapter Turning on Recorder Power Save SettingMode Push the SD card inward once to unlock it, and let it eject Inserting and Ejecting a SD cardInserting a SD card Ejecting a SD cardPress the + or button to set Setting Time and Date Time & DateSetting Time and Date Press the 9 or 0 button to select the item to setChanging the Time and Date Setting Time and Date Time & DateSet it using the procedure below Press the OK/MENU button to complete the setup screenButton Setting Recording Destination Card SelectPress the + or button to select SD or micro SD Screen, then press the OK/MENU orRecording Recording Related SettingsRecording Record FunctionFile RecordingNew Recording Press the NEW button to create a new10M 25s Move the slide switch to the StopOverwrite Recording Select and play the file you want to overwrite00M 12s Insert Recording00H 00M 10s 00M 11sPress the + or button to select Conference or Dictation Microphone Sensitivity Mic SenseMicrophone Sensitivity 15H 22M 40s Recording Modes Rec ModePress the + or button to select QP Or SPSet the Vcva in the menu to On Adjust the Start/Stop Actuation LevelWhen this is enabled, Vcva will appear on the display Start recordingRecording Monitor Hands-free RecordingPlaying Playback functions PlayingErase, then press the OK/MENU ErasingErasing a File Press the + button to select FileErasing All Files in a Folder ErasingStart erasing Partially Erasing a FileStart playback the file you want to Erase partiallyDisplay changes to Partial Erase! Press the Erase button to confirmErase 1H 20M 35sContrast Language Pending Lock Priority Work Type Rec ModeMenu List Mic Sense BacklightSystem Info Menu ListMenu List Device Press the OK/MENU button Learning to Use the MenuPress the + or button to move to Main Menu item to be set Scroll bar Selecting Folders and FilesChanging File Changing FoldersPress the F3INFO button. The file information is displayed Displaying File InformationDisplayed Information Select the file whose information you want to displayPress the OK/MENU button to select a Unlocking the Recorder with a PasswordDevice Lock Function Unlocking the RecorderDevice Lock Function How to Scan the FingerprintDevice Lock Function Then press the OK/MENU or 9button Authentication Halt ModeFingerprint Registration Fingerprint Press + or button to select EnrollVerify, then press the OK/MENU Erasing Fingerprint DataVerifying the Registered Fingerprint Data Press the + or to button selectPress the + or button to select On or Off Locking Files LockSelect the file you want to Lock Press the OK/MENU or 9buttonPress the + or button to select Pending or Finished Pending Files PendingPending Files To Set the F2PRIOR Button Setting Priority Levels PriorityPerforming the Setting from the Menu To Set a Priority Level on a FileTurn on the recorder Setting the Author ID and Work TypeSetting an Author ID By default the Author ID is set to DS5000Editing the Work Type Setting the Author ID and Work TypeEntering characters Inputting Option Item ValuePress the F2FINISH button Clearing an Verbal Comment Setting a Verbal CommentVerbal Comment Locating a Verbal CommentClearing an Index Mark Setting an Index MarkIndex Marks Locating an Index MarkLanguage Language Setup screenOr Off Complete the setup screenBacklight Backlight Press the + or button to select OnLED LED LCD Contrast LCD Contrast Adjustment ContrastDisplay contrast can be adjusted from level 01 to Press the + or button to set the contrast levelSystem Sounds System Sounds BeepEjecting a microSD card When it is Difficult to Eject MicroSD cardInserting and Ejecting a microSD card Inserting a microSD cardOK/MENU, + Button Formatting the Card FormatOption Formatting CardPress the OK/MENU button to confirm Start selection Initializing the Recorder’s Menu Settings Reset SettingsFormat Done displays when formatting ends Formatting the Card FormatPress the F1BACK or 0 button to Press the F3EXIT or 0 button to complete the settingCheck System Information System info Press the OK/MENU, 0or F1 BackPress the + or button to select Composite or Storage Changing the USB Class USB ClassChanging USB Class Customizing the Recorder Recorder’s Customized SettingsDSS Player Software DSS Player SoftwareHard drive space Drive Display USB port Audio I/O terminals DSS Player SoftwareMinimum Requirement Operating SystemInsert Olympus DSS Player CD into the CD-ROM drive Installing DSS Player SoftwareBe sure to confirm the following before installation Install Wizard will beginAccording to the instructions on Uninstalling DSS Player SoftwareAn uninstaller is displayed List of installed applications is displayedUsing Online Help Using Online HelpTo start online Help Connecting to Your PC Using the USB Cable Connecting Recorder to PCSupported computers Remove the Recorder from the Cradle Connecting Recorder to PCConnecting to Your PC Using the Cradle Disconnecting Recorder from PCDisabling Automatic Start Running DSS Player SoftwareManual Start Using as External Memory of the Computer Connecting the recorder to your PCUnplug the recorder from a computer Other InformationI f ti Alarm Message List Recording level too low TroubleshootingCannot connect to a PC using a cradle Nothing appears on the displayAccessories AccessoriesSpecifications SpecificationsTechnical Assistance Support Technical Assistance and SupportTested To Comply With FCC Standards
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