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Overview
(This product is
sometimes listed as: Olympus DS 4000 or DS-4000 or DS4000 and has
been replaced in the Olympus product line by the Olympus DS 5000 or DS-5000
or DS5000.)
This recorder is no longer being manufactured as of 2008 - a few
factory-refurbished units starting to become available and the very
occasional new unit is sometimes located. This product
has been replaced
in Olympus product line by the Olympus DS-5000.
If you are using the
DS-4000 already, you may want additional DS-4000 units, but consider
transitioning to the DS-5000, which has a DS-4000 compatibility mode plus
higher fidelity and many new features. If you are
selecting a brand new digital recorder platform, definitely start with the
Olympus
DS-5000.
Are you trying to replace your Olympus DS-4000? Call us
at 888-462-4346 or
email us regarding its buy-back or trade-in value. We will
consider a DS-4000 in any condition -- new, used and working or damaged.
The Olympus DS-4000 is Olympus' very
well-regarded professional digital recorder kit. It has all the premium features
users
want, yet its core dictation capabilities are easily accessible with a quiet
and easy to use slide switch.
Click here to order or keep
reading.
Enjoy Nuance Dragon
NaturallySpeaking® at your PC AND use your Olympus DS-4000 Digital Recorder when
you are away. Get your work done anywhere! The Olympus DS-4000 Digital Recorder is the mobile solution that enables you to create
reports, correspondence, e-mail, and more - virtually anywhere. Then just
return to your computer and place the recorder into the provided "cradle".
The Olympus DSS Player Pro program will start and your dictated audio is
uploaded to the PC. Select one or more of the dictated audio files and
click the red "Dragon" icon in the DSS Player Pro software and your
dictation will be sent to the NaturallySpeaking program to be transcribed immediately onto your screen
and into your document.
You don't have to
carry a laptop or look at a screen while you are entering information. There
are no tapes to transcribe, and no redundant keyboarding of handwritten
notes. With the Olympus DS-4000 Digital Recorder you can create
text almost anywhere, anytime. You can also save audio clips or dictation as
.wav files in addition to the Olympus format .dss.
The DS-4000 is the most advanced professional digital
recorder ever from Olympus -- loaded with premium features and enhanced DSS
Player Pro Dictation software for outstanding performance, and designed -
inside and out - to provide you with first class conveniences and all the
accessories you need for an easy, flexible, and productive dictation
lifestyle. Get hours of recording time with removable xD-Picture
Card. Store up to 199 messages in one to seven separate folders. And discover the freedom provided
by DSS Player Pro software with your audio files.
Design/Power:
 | Compact design and light
metal finish combine for a recorder with a professional look and feel
and large easy to read LCD with backlight |
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LCD screen displays message number, a real-time
counter, remaining recording time, current time and date, operating
mode and more.
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Connectivity/Power:
| Dual function cradle for
recharging of Ni-MH battery pack (included) and downloading data to a
PC. |
| Rechargeable Ni-MH battery
pack automatically charges when the recorder is placed in the
cradle. |
| When the DS-4000 is left
unused and in stop mode for a set amount of time, it will
automatically shut itself off. |
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Recording Capacity:
| Records in the superb quality Olympus DSS
(Digital Speech Standard) format on xD-Picture Cards. This
media is available in capacities up to 1GB. |
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 | Comes with one 32MB xD-Picture Card capable of
recording more than 11 hours (LP Mode) or more than 5 hours (SP Mode)
of audio. Note: SP mode required for speech recognition.
(Additional memory cards can be purchased. See below for the
recording capacity of the memory cards..) |
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| As mentioned, one 32MB xD card is included.
You may want additional cards (see below for how to purchase) so you
can keep recording on one card while handing the other off to a
transcriptionist for greater efficiency.
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Ease of Operation:
| Slide Switch Operation is
quiet and easy to use, resulting in high performance, comfort, and
increased productivity. |
| Designed to withstand the
heavy usage of the professional user. Durable switches and connectors
of the DS-4000 are designed to eliminate or minimize the down time. |
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Organize your
dictation:
| Up to 10 users ID's and 10 Work Types can be
programmed on the recorder to support user environment where recorders
are exchanged amongst professionals. Work Types are great for
specifying the exact type of dictation to transcription services
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| The DS-4000 allows for easy editing of existing
recordings by appending, overwriting, inserting, and erasing or
partial-erase of recording. |
| The DS-4000 recorder can categorically classify and
store recording in any of the 7 different folders that can be
programmed on the recorder. Each folder can store up to 199 messages
per folder. |
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Software:
| Improved DSS Player Pro
software provides automatic download and backup of recordings;
automatic distribution of recordings via email or FTP to other users;
conversion of the DSS file to WAV file, link to NaturallySpeaking,
direct recording onto your PC; managing and changing settings on your
recorder; playing and editing of recordings on your PC; and automatic
retrieval of typed documents and much more. |
| The DS-4000 transfer rate
of dictation from the recorder to PC or vise versa has been improved
to reduce time spent waiting for the transfer process to finish. |
| The DS-4000 will
automatically synchronize its clock with your PC using the DSS Player
Pro Dictation software. |
| The DSS Player Pro Dictation software supports
encryption of dictations before sending as email attachments or via
FTP. |
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Features:
| Two programmable buttons, A and B, to implement
functions per user dictation preferences. |
| Multi-level alarms can be enabled and set to meet
various needs. |
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Mic/Speaker/Jacks:
The recorder has a built-in microphone and speaker, as well as auxiliary
jacks for an external mic and headset (sold separately). If you need
to use the recorder in a noisy environment or want to improve accuracy,
any microphone can be plugged into the microphone jack.
Olympus also makes available the ME-12 microphone (see below). |
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Speech Recognition Setup/Usage:
Users must create a recorder-specific voice file or a second input
source (new capability in NaturallySpeaking V8).
Installation Overview: If we are not performing your
install for you, be sure to load your Olympus software and service packs
before connecting your recorder. See our
NaturallySpeaking support web page for a link to the Olympus download page.
(The Olympus link is at the bottom of this page.)
NaturallySpeaking User Setup: To set up your
NaturallySpeaking recorder user file or second input source for your
existing NaturallySpeaking user file, you will read one of several
NaturallySpeaking training scripts into your recorder, upload the audio
and then allow the NaturallySpeaking new user routine to process the audio
file.
Usage Workflow: Dictators can choose whether to manage
the transcription of their dictation themselves or work with a support
person/team. The only step dictators have to do themselves is
dictate. The remaining steps can be done by others. To
use NaturallySpeaking to transcribe your dictation, the recorder will need
to be either docked or connected to your PC via the USB cable OR the xD
memory card can be read through a memory card reader. The Olympus
DSS Player Pro software, if properly installed, will automatically start
and the audio will upload. (You can set options in the DSS Player to
perform various steps for you automatically.) You will select one or
more audio files. The DSS Player Pro (since R4.2) has a red
dragon button that you can click to automatically send the selected audio
to NaturallySpeaking for transcription. You or a support person can
proof-read and correct any misrecognitions. If the dictator is not
the correctionist, it is still helpful to feed back constructive criticism
to help the dictator hone their dictation style to minimize errors.
Improving Accuracy Notes: Just as with a
microphone-based NaturallySpeaking user file, accuracy can be increased by
selecting the best base vocabulary (Medical, Legal, etc.) and adding to
and/or tweaking the vocabulary using the many NaturallySpeaking Vocabulary
Tools. Also, careful correction of misrecognitions using
NaturallySpeaking techniques will improve accuracy. Clear speaking,
good enunciation, consistent positioning of the recorder, etc. by the
dictator can make a huge difference. Also, consider an external
microphone to suppress background noise.
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Any system capable of running Dragon
NaturallySpeaking meets the system requirements of the Olympus DSSPlayer
Pro recorder software. Recorder input is
supported in Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional, Legal, Medical, Public
Safety or Preferred -- version 3.0 or greater.
The actual system requirements of the Olympus DSSPlayer Pro program are:
Microsoft Windows 95/98/NT4-SP4/ME/2000/XP, 333 MHz or faster PC (500MHz
or greater is recommended)), 64MB or greater RAM (128MB recommended), 25MB
or more (plus space for audio data files), Creative Labs SoundBlaster 16
sound card or 100% compatible sound card, one or more free USB ports,
CD-ROM for loading, microphone input and earphone (or speaker). |
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NOTE: As mentioned, an available USB port is required
for connectivity of your recorder to your PC.
How does this recorder connect to your PC and allow you to download the
audio? Two methods of connecting your recorder to your PC are
available and can be done with the included cradle and/or USB cable:
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Method 1) Place recorder in cradle which is connected to
PC via USB cable. Click on diagram below. |
Method 2) Plug recorder directly into PC via included USB
cable.
Click on diagram below. |
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Note: You can also move
your audio data from the xD-Picture Card to any PC using a card reader, in
addition to the two direct connect methods described above.
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Olympus DS-4000 Digital
Recorder comes the DS-4000
Digital Voice Recorder itself, 32MB xD-Picture CardTM
removable media, Multi-function cradle/docking station, AC Adapter, Ni-MH
rechargeable battery pack, USB Cable, DSS Player Pro R4 Dictation
software, User manual and Quick Reference Guide. |
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For detail about this recorder, view the
Olympus DS-4000 Manual (in PDF
format). Also view the recorder up close by selecting one of the
images below:
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System Map of DS-4000 Included Components |
Front/Back of DS-4000: |
Display of DS-4000: |
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Recording Format |
DSS (Digital Speech Standard) |
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Recording Media |
xD-Picture Card: 16 to 512MB |
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Recording Time |
With included 32MB card:
SP mode: 5 hours, 10 minutes
LP mode: 11 hours, 5 minutes
Memory Cards ranging from 16MB to 512MB can be used and can be purchased
separately -- see below and on order document.
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Click thumbnail at right for recording capacity of xD
cards |
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Remember use the higher fidelity SP format for speech
recognition. |
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Card Format |
N/A |
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Input Level |
-70 dBv |
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PC Interface |
USB |
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LCD |
Yes |
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LED |
Yes |
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Folders Messages |
1 to 7 folders/199 messages per folder |
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Sampling Frequency |
SP mode: 12 kHz
LP mode: 8 kHz |
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Overall Frequency Response |
SP mode: 300 to 5,000 Hz
LP mode: 300 to 3,000 Hz |
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LP Mode |
Yes |
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Voice Activation |
Yes |
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Demographic Data Input |
Author ID, Work Type, Date/Time, Priority, Index, etc. |
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Practical Maximum Output |
180 mW or more |
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Write Protection |
No |
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Speaker |
Built in ø28mm round dynamic speaker |
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Microphone Jack |
ø3.5mm mini-jack, impedance MIC 2k |
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Earphone Jack |
ø3.5mm mini-jack, impedance EAR 8 or more |
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Power Supply |
3V |
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Batteries |
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack (BR402) or two (2) AAA
batteries or two (2) Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (BR401) |
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External Power Supply |
No |
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Battery Life |
Alkaline: Recording (approx. 20 hours); Playback (approx.
12 hours)
Ni-MH Rechargeable: Recording (approx. 15 hours); Playback (approx. 10
hours) |
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Size |
110.2 x 50.0 x 16.9 mm (without protrusions) |
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Weight |
103 g (including Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (BR402) |
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OS Supported |
Windows: Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000
Professional/XP Professional, Home Edition
Mac: Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2.2/10.1 - 10.3 |
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CPU |
Windows: Intel Pentium II class 333 MHz processor or
faster (Processor 500 MHz or faster is recommended) |
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RAM |
Windows: 64MB or more (128MB or more is recommended)
Mac: 64MB or more (128MB or more is recommended) |
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Sound Board |
Windows: Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100%
compatible card |
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Video Card and Display |
Windows: 800 x 600 pixels or more, 256 colors or more
Mac: 800 x 600 pixels or more, 256 colors or more |
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Removable Drive |
Windows: 2x or faster CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive
Mac: 2x or faster CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive |
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USB Port |
Windows: One or more free ports
Mac: One or more free ports |
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Audio Output |
Windows: Microphone input and earphone output or speaker
Mac: Earphone output or speakers |
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Many other options are available including replacements for
all the components of the recorder kit. Do you have
a prior version of either the DSS Player Recorder or Transcription Software
and need to upgrade? Or do you need to replace your copy of software?
Here is the software only or upgrades from prior software versions. Order
from our Order Document.
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Your Price |
DS-4000/AS-4000 SOFTWARE
ONLY: Full Products -
NOTE This software comes in the AS-4000
Transcription Kit, but pricing is provided here if you need to replace
it. |
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DSS Player Pro Release 4 Dictation Software Only - List
Price: $119.00 |
$99.99 |
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DSS Player Pro Release 4 Transcription Software - List
Price: $329.00 |
$229.99 |
DS-4000/AS-4000 SOFTWARE Upgrades from DSS Player Pro
Release 3 (DS-3000/AS-3000) software
NOTE This software comes with your
Transcription Kit, but pricing is provided here if you need to upgrade
from an older version. |
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DSS Player Pro Release 4 Dictation Software - List Price:
$79.00 |
$49.99 |
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DSS Player Pro Release 4 Transcription Software - List
Price: $79.00 |
$49.99 |
Buy an Olympus DS
4000 Digital Recorder for $449! ($549 value)
NaturallySpeaking
with Olympus DS-4000 recorder bundles available --
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NaturallySpeaking product of your choice:
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Transcription Kit? Click here!
Note regarding
Pricing: We believe we have competitive
prices. Call/email
to let us
price-match any price you find.
Do you need a full version of the product or would you
like to read the whole product
write-up for a particular edition? See our
Speech Recognition Overview Page!
Services Info
IMAGE Management, LLC has been selling and supporting speech
recognition since 1993!
We are a Nuance Gold Certified Partner and ScanSoft Certified
Dragon NaturallySpeaking® Instructors
(SCDI) representing the Dragon NaturallySpeaking®
product line and related products.
We offer Pre-Sales and Post-Sales
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All rights reserved. Any unauthorized reproduction is prohibited.
NaturallySpeaking is a registered trademarks of SCANSOFT, Inc. (formerly
L&H, Inc. and Dragon Systems, Inc.)
DS-4000 and DSSPlayer are registered trademarks of Olympus, Inc. All
other trademarks are of their respective organizations. |
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