Olympus DS2000 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.40).

Release the recorder from HOLD (☞ P.40).

Format the SmartMedia card (☞ P.38).

Replace with new batteries.

Remove the seal.

Format the SmartMedia card.

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
Troubleshooting				attached to it.
Troubleshooting		Noise heard		The recorder was shaken during recording.
		Noise heard		The recorder was shaken during recording.
		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
		index marks		reached.
				The SmartMedia card has a write-protect seal
				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

SmartMedia

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Check another folder.

Disconnect the earphone jack.

Adjust the VOLUME control.

Unlock the file (☞ P.30, 31).

Remove the seal.

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Move the recorder.

Set the microphone sensitivity to CONF mode and try again.

Erase unnecessary index marks (☞ P.29).

Remove the seal.

Unlock the file (☞ P.30, 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-2000 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 PartsDisplay LCD Panel Inserting Batteries Inserting BatteriesReplacing Batteries Using the AC AdapterReplacing Batteries/Using the AC Adapter Set the POWER/LOCK switch to Inserting and Ejecting SmartMedia cardsInserting SmartMedia cards Insert the SmartMediaSmartMedia not inserted fully into the slot Set the POWER/LOCK switch to OFFIf the POWER/LOCK switch is set to on Setting 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 RecordingPress the Folder button to choose a folder Press the REC button to start recordingPause Recording To instantly review a recording Quick reviewListening While Audio Is Recorded Recording Monitor PauseOverwrite Recording Recording Insert Recording ACurrent folderMicrophone Sensitivity Pause Insert RecordingResume Insert Recording Recording/Microphone SensitivityRecording mode setup process begins Recording ModesPress the Menu button Menu opens P.42File PlayingARecorded time Date Selected Canceling Playback Playback FunctionsCanceling Fast Playback Canceling a CueCanceling the Review To skip backwardErasing ErasingErasing One File at a Time Press the Erase button for 3 seconds or longer Erase All Files from a FolderWant to erase all files Voice Actuator UsingLow 2 High Index Marks Clearing an Index MarkChoose the index mark to be ClearedLocking Files Press the FF/+ or REW/- button to choose between on and OFFLocking Files LockedComplete the setup screen Press the Play button toPress the Stop button to close MenuAlarm Playback Function Press the Play button to complete Setup screenAlarm Playback Function BFile to beMinute indicator flashes AlarmPlayback setting is cleared Press the FF/+ or REW/- button to set 10 10 minuteSystem sound setup process begins System SoundsUntil Beep flashes on DisplayMoving Files Across FoldersPress the Play button to accept the destination folder After transferAssigning Folder Names Until Folder Name flashes on2 the display Choose the folder you want toPress the FF/+ or REW/- button to choose characters Press the FF/+ or REW/- button to choose YES? Formatting SmartMediaUntil Format flashes on USB connector Transferring Data to a PCTip USB cable To PC’sHoldReset Setting the Hold switch to the Hold positionRemember to reset the Hold switch when using the recorder Hold/ResetPC for Voice Recognition Training your PC for Voice RecognitionEarphone jack Menu List Menu ListAlarm Message List Message Meaning ExplanationTroubleshooting SymptomProbable cause ActionSpecifications Accessories optional Technical Assistance And Support Technical Assistance And SupportCanadian RFI Declaration of Conformity