For Safe Correct Usage, General Precautions | Olympus DS-3000

For Safe And

Correct Usage

Thank you for purchasing the Olympus Digital Voice Recorder DS-3000. 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.

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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.

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Olympus DS-3000 manual For Safe Correct Usage, General Precautions

Contents

DS-3000 General Precautions For Safe Correct Usage Case BatteriesAC Adapter Noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor Main Features Table of Contents SmartMedia What is SmartMedia?Memory Size SP Mode LP Mode Audio Recording Format Write-protect SmartMedia Identification of Parts Display LCD Panel Inserting Batteries Always stop recording before connection Using the AC AdapterReplacing Batteries Inserting SmartMedia cards Set the POWER/LOCK switch toInserting and Ejecting SmartMedia cards Insert the SmartMedia SmartMedia not inserted fully into the slot Set the POWER/LOCK switch to OFFSmartMedia inserted fully into the slot Ejecting SmartMedia cards Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set the time and date Setting Time/DateTime/Date Screen Press the Stop button to end Setting Time/Date Recording New Recording Listening While Audio Is Recorded Recording Monitor Pause RecordingTo instantly review a recording Quick review Append recording Press the REC/SET button to start overwriting Record/play indicator lamp glows redOverwrite Recording Press the Stop button to stop overwriting Recording Insert Recording Resume Insert Recording Microphone SensitivityPause Insert Recording Press the REC/SET button again Insert recording resumes Display Recording ModesPress the FOLDER/MENU button for 1 second or longer Choose a folder PlayingPress the FOLDER/MENU button to You want to play Canceling Playback Playback Functions To skip backward Canceling Fast PlaybackCanceling a Cue To continuously skip backward Erasing Erasing One File at a Time Erase All Files from a Folder ALL ERASE? flashes on the display for 8 seconds To Partially Erase a File Press the Erase button once again Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator Vcva High Low Press the REC/SET button File locking setup process beginsLocking Files Press the FF/+ or REW/- button to choose between on and OFF Play the file with the index mark you want to clear P.23 Index MarksClearing an Index Mark Press the Erase button while Until Beep flashes on System SoundsFor 1 second or longer Menu opens P.50 On Enables alarm playback OFF Disables alarm playback Alarm Playback FunctionAlarm playback setup process begins Minute indicator flashes Folder to another Moving Files Across FoldersRecorded file can be transferred from one After transfer File is moved Example Assigning Folder NamesPress the REC/SET button to accept the chosen folder Press the FF/+ or REW/- button to choose characters Advance the input position Setting Priority Levels To Set a Priority Level for an Existing File New file is created To Set a Priority for a New FilePress the NEW button Priority Normal is displayed Open the menu P Setting Job DataSetting an Author ID Author ID appears on the display Index button Lets you insert one space PositionNEW button Acts as a backspace Erase button Press the REC/SET button. The current Manual Work Type Setting a Work TypeIf you select a Type from the list, go to step Appears on the display with the first character flashing Available characters are 0 to 9, a to Z, and space Formatting SmartMedia Press the FF/+ or REW/- button to choose YES? Stop the recorder before plugging in the USB Transferring Data to a PCOther SmartMedia cards may not perform as expected Tip Hold Dealer Option Items ResetWhen the recorder is in hold mode, the time Shows on the display Training your PC for Voice Recognition Menu List Press the FOLDER/MENU button during playing Alarm Message List Message Meaning Explanation Probable cause TroubleshootingSymptom Action Specifications Overall frequency response Accessories optional Technical Assistance And Support Responsible Party Canadian RFIModel Number DS-3000 Trade Name Address P2-2887-01