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Olympus DS-5000 Digital Voice Recorder

The Olympus DS-5000 is tailored to meet all your professional dictation requirements and is part of the complete Olympus dictation solution comprising voice recorder, transcription kit and dictation management software.

Bundled with the latest DSS Player Pro R5 software providing added power and versatility to streamline workflow for more efficiency. With a focus on flexibility, security, simplicity and reliability, the DS-5000 incorporates numerous state-of-the-art features to boost the productivity of dictation-users in all types of small, medium and even large businesses. When used in conjunction with the AS-5000 Transcription Kit, dictation and transcription requirements are seamlessly integrated into the daily office workflow.

Security

The DS-5000 incorporates numerous security features to ensure files are protected from unauthorised playback or duplication. This model allows voice files to be encrypted and decrypted. Furthermore, users can set up password protection on their device. The special DS-5000iD model even enables protection using biometric information. In this way maximum security is assured.

Simplicity in action

While the DS-5000 is a veritable powerhouse, operation remains simple. Menu choices are intuitive to let the user focus on the business at hand. A single slide switch allows the most common functions to be accessed in just a fraction of a second. Further navigation buttons are located ergonomically in the centre of the device to ensure easy data input and access to settings. Allowing all information to be seen at a glance, this model also features a large, back-lit LCD, which is protected against scratches thanks to a high-grade, coated screen. Furthermore, due to extra-low battery consumption, the DS-5000 continues recording after others have long given up the ghost. Ensuring the DS-5000 remains up-to-date even in years to come, a special I/O interface has been integrated, allowing plug-in modules of the future to be supported.

Process efficiency is optimised thanks to the new DSS Player Pro Transcription Software Module bundled with the AS-5000 Transcription Kit. Besides making secure file management easier than ever before, it offers multiple file transfer options to suit individual requirements. Full Citrix and Terminal Service support is provided and it is compatible with POP3, SMTP, IMAP Microsoft Outlook, Novell GroupWise, Lotus Notes and Extended MAPI email environments. Moreover, SSL support for email/ftp is also included.

The DS-5000 Voice Recorder and AS-5000 Transcription Kit – along with the corresponding DSS Player Pro software – represent a complete digital dictation and transcription system for businesses of all types and sizes.

Main Features:

• Digital Voice Recorder in full metal body
• Switchable slide switch guide
• 3 programmable smart buttons
• File encryption & decryption, password protection plus biomtetric information protection (DS 5000iD model)
• Centralised navigation buttons for easy data input and setting
• Large back-lit LCD, protected with a high-grade, coated screen
• Draft dictation function
• Verbal comment function (1 per file)
• Verbal annotations (up to 32 per file)
• Durable USB connector for one-hand dock and undock at cradle
• Hands free dictation with optional footswitch
• Automatic software & firmware updates
• USB 2.0 Hi-Speed, USB composite device (Storage/Audio/HID class)
• High recording quality in DSS format
• Up to 7 folders for voice file management (199 messages per folder)
• Customise functions to user needs
• Priority Setting, Author ID Setting, Worktype ID Setting
• Direct dictation into PC through USB cable
• Long battery life (up to 28 hours in SP mode with Olympus rechargeable battery pack)

Technical Data

Speaker Built-in ø 23 mm round dynamic speaker, 300 W
Mic/Ear jack 3.5 ø mm mini-jack, impedance MIC 2 kΩ, EAR 8Ω
Max. working output 250 mW or more (8 speaker)
Power Supply Rated voltage: 3V
Ni-MH battery life Recording SP: 28 hours Recording QP: 20 hours
Alkaline battery life Recording SP: 32 hours Recording QP: 24 hours
Dimensions (WxHxD) 113.5 x 50 x 17 mm
Weight 110 g (Including Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack)
Recording format DSS Pro
Storage Media - SD / SDHC card - MicroSD / MicroSDHC card

Recording Mode

QP mode (16 kHz) 38 h 45 min (with 512 MB card)
SP mode (12 kHz) 79 h 30 min (with 512 MB card)

Box Contents:

Olympus DS 5000 Digital Recorder,
CR 10 Docking Station
DSS Player Pro R5 Dictation Module
BR 403 Rechargeable Batteries, KP 21 USB cable
A513 AC Adapter
1GB SD card (and micro SD Card - 512MB)
Leather Case
2 Years European Warranty

Minimum PC Requirements

• Operating System: Windows 2000 Professional Service Pack4; Windows XP Professional/XP Home edition Service Pack2; Windows XP 64-bit; Windows Vista Ultimate/Enterprise/Business/Home Premium/Home Basic; Windows Vista Ultimate 64-bit edition/Enterprise 64-bit edition/Business 64-bit edition/Home Premium 64-bit edition/Home Basic 64-bit edition; Windows-compatible sound

Mac

• Operating System: Mac OS 10.3.9 - 10.5 CPU: PowerPC G3; Intel Core/Duo RAM: 256MB or more (512MB or more is recommended) Hard drive space: 200 MB or more Display: 1024 x 768 pixels or more, 32000 colors more USB port: One or more free ports

Downloads

PDF Olympus DS-5000 Digital Dictation Unit PDF Brochure (3.3Mb)

Olympus DS-4000 Digital Voice Recorder

Introducing the most advanced professional recorder yet with slide switch operation and stacked with premium features. The Olympus DS-4000 Digital Voice Recorder delivers ease-of-use and functionality housed in an stylish, ultra-compact metal body that fits comfortably in the hand or pocket. The DS-4000 can be integrated without difficulty into Mac and most Windows PC environments.

Digital Recorder Features include:

• High voice quality in DSS format
• Hands free dictation with optional footswitch
• Over 11 hours recording time on 32MB xD picture card. (optional 512 MB xD card available)
• Up to 7 folders for voice file management (199 files per folder)
• Editing functions (overwrite/insert/delete/security lock)
• Customisable functions to user needs
• Direct dictation into PC through USB cable
• Compatible with voice recognition software (now includes a direct link to
  your Dragon voice recognition software)

Designed to Do More

Perhaps the most innovative aspect of the DS-4000 is its "true slide switch" located below the microphone. It's contoured to the thumb for smooth control of record, stop, play and review functions all with the same switch. This model is as equally high-powered as it is versatile with the ability to record 11 hours of audio with the included 32MB x D-Picture Card™, the same memory media used in Olympus Digital Cameras (memory expandable with cards of up to 512MB). The dual purpose USB docking station permits fast downloading of voice files and additionally acts as a charger for convenient dictation. The DS-4000 really excels on network environments. Using the DSS Player Pro Software, voice files can be placed on the network immediately and then processed. The name of the author and work group, the priority of a recording and status of the files, are displayed in an overview, ensuring secure and uncomplicated access to the correct file. This way, information can be quickly and simply retrieved, processed and archived.

Intelligent Design

With the DS-4000 placed in the USB docking station, will enable quick downloading or uploading of voice files to and from the computer. The DS-4000 is also capable of recording direct to a personal computer without taking up any of the recorder's internal memory.

The DS-4000 features a large, backlit, easy-to-read LCD screen that reveals file information, recording time and events on the front of the recorder and has a speaker for audio playback on the back. The included user-friendly DSS Player Pro Release 4 software facilitates the archiving, editing and further processing of the recordings within seven folders, up to 199 per folder.

Two programmable buttons increase the DS-4000's flexibility and reliability. Instead of having more buttons than necessary, the DS-4000 allows users to program the functions they use the most.

The DS-4000 can be operated in hands-free mode with the optional RS-26 foot switch. This helps professionals like radiologists and pathologists, who need to keep their hands free while dictating.

Integration with Speech-to-Text Software

The Olympus DS-4000 will also integrate with your Dragon NaturallySpeaking® voice recognition software enabling you to transcribe your recordings yourself on return to the office. It's easy to have Dragon NaturallySpeaking voice recognition software automatically transcribe recorded dictations recorded on your Olympus DS-4000 when you synchronise with your PC.

With the addition of Dragon NaturallySpeaking, you can now:

1. Dictate into a Olympus DS-4000 digital recorder and download recorded files to your PC. Use Dragon NaturallySpeaking ® to transcribe the recorded files directly into e-mail and MS Word etc.
   
2. Dictate into the Olympus DS-4000 digital recorder and download or e-mail recorded files to your secretary/PA's PC loaded with Dragon NaturallySpeaking and author's sound file. Leaving your secretary/PA to complete transcription with the aid of Dragon NaturallySpeaking ® voice recognition software, vastly reducing the need to type and saving considerable time in the process!!

DS-4000 System Chart (Click to Enlarge)

Olympus DS-4000 Full Specifications*

* Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
** Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the conditions of use.

The DS-4000 is supplied with:

• DS-4000 Digital Voice Recorder
• 32MB xD Card
• DSS Player Pro Software Rel 4
• USB Cable:
• USB Docking Station (with recharge function)
• Rechargeable battery pack
• Leather Carry Case
• 2 Years European Warranty

Optional: Olympus AS-4000 Transcription Kit

Comprising of a footswitch, headset and DSS Player Pro transcription software, the AS-4000 Transcription Kit makes typing up dictation easy. The transcription software module in particular helps streamline every aspect of the process. For example, in and out trays facilitate document management while job status information (finished, pending, cancel job) gives you an immediate overview.

The automation of work processes such as the receipt and redirection of dictations to corresponding in-trays via FTP, POP3, STMP or network is also possible. Designed for use with DS-4000.

Optional: Olympus ME12 Noise Cancelling Microphone

A small noise cancelling microphone for use with the Olympus DS-4000/3300/2300 and DS-330 Digital Voice Recorders. A noise cancelling microphone can greatly help to reduce background noise for clearer voice recordings and digital dictation. This microphone plugs directly into the recorder's microphone input jack - it's ideal when combining digital dictation for use with voice recognition software.

Minimum Recommended PC Specifications

• Windows® 98 /ME /2000 Pro / XP Home & XP Professional
• Pentium II 333MHz /64Mb RAM /one free USB port
• Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100% compatible sound card
• Macintosh (call for full details)
  Power Mac G3 233 MHz class processor or faster. iMac/ iBook/ eMac/ Power Mac/ PowerBook
  (The computer must support standard USB port).
  Operating System: Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2.2/10.1 - 10.3.

Downloads

PDF Olympus DS-4000 Digital Dictation Unit PDF Brochure (188Kb)

Olympus DS-3300 Digital Voice Recorder

The Olympus DS-3300 digital voice recorder ensures every word at meetings, interviews or during personal dictations is captured and can be seamlessly integrated with the office PC or Macintosh system to further enhance workflow efficiency. Just about every function is accessible by one thumb operation and furthermore, a customisable button is on hand and can be set to suit the user’s specification. In conjunction with the user-friendly DSS Player Pro software, it enables professional users to further streamline their workflow to enhance business effectiveness .

Identical features to the Olympus DS-4000 (see above) however does not include a rechargeable battery pack or power cable (these are available as optional extras) and uses a press button action rather than the slide control as used in the Olympus DS-4000.

The DS-3300 is supplied with:

• 32MB xD Card
• DSS Player Pro Software Rel 4
• CR3 Docking Station
• USB download Cable
• 2 x AAA Batteries
• Leather Carry Case
• 2 Years European Warranty

Compatible with the AS-4000 transcription kit consisting of DSS Player Pro Software, foot-peddle and stereo headset.

System Chart (Click to Enlarge)

Bundled Software with the DS-3300

The Olympus DSS Software bundled with the DS-3300 recorder allows voice files to be downloaded quickly to your computer, from where they can be replayed, transcribed, archived or attached to your email and instantly sent anywhere. Generally speaking, one minute dictation requires approx. 1.3Mb of storage space. The Olympus digital dictation system uses the very effective DSS data compression format which reduces such files to only 102Kb in standard mode and just 47Kb in long mode.

Integration with Speech-to-Text Software

The Olympus DS-3300 will also integrate with your Dragon NaturallySpeaking® software enabling you to transcribe your recordings yourself on return to the office.

Optional: Olympus AS-4000 Transcription Kit

Comprising of a footswitch, headset and DSS Player Pro transcription software, the AS-4000 Transcription Kit makes typing up dictation easy. The transcription software module in particular helps streamline every aspect of the process. For example, in and out trays facilitate document management while job status information (finished, pending, cancel job) gives you an immediate overview.

The automation of work processes such as the receipt and redirection of dictations to corresponding in-trays via FTP, POP3, STMP or network is also possible. Designed for use with DS-4000.

Optional: Olympus ME12 Noise Cancelling Microphone

A small noise cancelling microphone for use with the Olympus DS-4000/3300/2300 and DS-330 Digital Voice Recorders. A noise cancelling microphone can greatly help to reduce background noise for clearer voice recordings and digital dictation. This microphone plugs directly into the recorder's microphone input jack - it's ideal when combining digital dictation for use with voice recognition software.

Minimum Recommended PC Specifications

• Windows® 98 /ME /2000 Pro / XP Home & XP Professional
• Pentium II 333MHz /64Mb RAM /one free USB port
• Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100% compatible sound card
• Macintosh (call for full details)
  Power Mac G3 233 MHz class processor or faster. iMac/ iBook/ eMac/ Power Mac/ PowerBook
  (The computer must support standard USB port).
  Operating System: Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2.2/10.1 - 10.3.

Downloads

PDF Olympus DS-3300 Digital Dictation Unit Brochure (1.3Mb)

Olympus DR-2000 Executive Kit

The DR-2000 Executive comes with DSS Player Pro software and is a digital dictation device which is operated using a slide switch – a familiar interface for those who are used to analogue and top of the range digital machines. Outstanding quality microphone and speaker technology enables crystal clear recording in a wide range of settings and meeting formats, giving perfect reproduction during playback. Because the DR-2000 records straight to a PC, there is no need to worry about storage capacity.

Key Features include:

• Four function slide switch
• DR-2000 Executive comes with DSS Player Pro software
• USB direct device
• Symmetrical design giving optimum use for both left and right handed users
• Optional audible command beeps to confirm actions and delivered accessibility for the visually impaired
• Highly sensitive microphone enables flexible recording in a range of settings and meeting formats
• 3 x Programmable buttons via DSS software
• Loud speaker with no obstruction to audio output ensuring crystal clear playback

Full Product Specifications

Optional: Olympus AS-4000 Transcription Kit

Comprising of a footswitch, headset and DSS Player Pro transcription software, the AS-4000 Transcription Kit makes typing up dictation easy. The transcription software module in particular helps streamline every aspect of the process. For example, in and out trays facilitate document management while job status information (finished, pending, cancel job) gives you an immediate overview.

The automation of work processes such as the receipt and redirection of dictations to corresponding in-trays via FTP, POP3, STMP or network is also possible. Designed for use with DS-4000.

Olympus DS-2300 Digital Voice Recorder

Finished in elegant brushed silver, the slim Olympus DS-2300 digital voice recorder hangs onto your every word and lets you capture important notes, meetings and seminars in style. Professional one-touch operation puts you in control and allows recordings and adjustments to be made with incredible ease. Up to 199 files can be saved in each of the five folders and use of removable xD-Picture Cards means this voice recorder has virtually unlimited storage capacity. Added to its versatility, it comes with the DSS Player Software to enhance all aspects of file management.

The DS-2300 is supplied with:

• 16MB xD-Picture Card
• DSS Player Software (Version 6)
• USB Cable
• 2 x AAA Batteries
• 2 Years European Warranty

PC and Mac-compatible. The DS-2300 can be used with AS-2300 transcription kit consisting of DSS Player Pro Software, foot-peddle and stereo headset.

System Chart (Click to Enlarge)

Bundled Software with the DS-2300

The Olympus DSS Software bundled with the DS-2300 recorder allows voice files to be downloaded quickly to your computer, from where they can be replayed, transcribed, archived or attached to your email and instantly sent anywhere. Generally speaking, one minute dictation requires approx. 1.3Mb of storage space. The Olympus digital dictation system uses the very effective DSS data compression format which reduces such files to only 102Kb in standard mode and just 47Kb in long mode.

Integration with Speech-to-Text Software

The Olympus DS-2300 will also integrate with your Dragon NaturallySpeaking® software enabling you to transcribe your recordings yourself on return to the office.

Minimum Recommended PC Specifications

• Windows® ME /2000 Pro / XP Home & XP Professional
• Pentium II 333MHz /128Mb RAM /one free USB port

Optional: Olympus ME12 Noise Cancelling Microphone

A small noise cancelling microphone for use with the Olympus DS-4000/3300/2300 and DS-330 Digital Voice Recorders. A noise cancelling microphone can greatly help to reduce background noise for clearer voice recordings and digital dictation. This microphone plugs directly into the recorder's microphone input jack - it's ideal when combining digital dictation for use with voice recognition software.

Downloads

PDF Olympus DS-2300 Digital Dictation Unit Brochure (1.2Mb)

Olympus DS-50 Digital Recorder

The Olympus DS-50 is a high quality stereo recorder for recording memos, lectures, interviews and small meetings and focus groups. With 1GB of integrated memory, the new Olympus DS-50 offers a truly staggering recording time: over 275 hours in LP mode, and over 17 hours even in highest-quality STXQ stereo mode. Of course, you can leave some of that capacity free for your favourite MP3 or WMA tunes, downloaded podcasts or enthralling audio books – all easily navigable via either voice guidance or the intuitive menu system. The DS-50 is available in a metallic midnight blue.

Versatile

Choose from five recording options – LP for maximum space, SP, HQ, SHQ or XSHQ (extra-quality stereo) for highest-quality recordings.

Even Easier to Use

Includes a large, high-contrast LCD screen with backlight plus prominent, precision buttons.

Advanced Stereo Playback

Includes noise cancellation for clearer results, variable sound control to emphasise the human voice, plus slow or fast play mode for easy note taking.

Simple to Manage

Offers automatic archiving and synchronisation, five programmable alarm playback and timer recordings.

Longer Lasting

Two AAA batteries provide up to 26 hours earphone playback or over 30 hours recording time.

Fast-Transfer Ready

Move files to or from PCs via a high-speed USB 2.0 cable.

Box contents

• DS-50
• 2 x AAA Batteries
• USB 2.0 cable
• DSS Software v.7 download software
• Stereo Earphones
• Remote Control
• Case
  

Full Product Specifications

Olympus ME-30W Conference Kit

Ideal for use with the Olympus DS-50 digital recorder, the new Olympus ME-30W Conference Kit guarantees that you won't miss a word at a conference or that important board meeting. It’s easier than ever to capture sounds in large gatherings.

This professional solution includes two omni-directional microphones engineered by Olympus for seamless compatibility. With 360°coverage, you'll never miss a contribution - no matter where you are sitting your voice can be heard (up to 30 feet) with superb clarity.

These left and right channel, low-noise stereo microphones cover a 20Hz - 20,000Hz frequency bandwidth and can be attached to two foldable mini tripods which are included in the kit. For maximum coverage, they can be placed up to 5 metres (16ft) apart.

The ME-30W Conference Kit comes with a soft carry case that keeps everything together, compact and protected on the move.