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Overview (This product is sometimes
listed as: Olympus DS 5000 or DS-5000 or DS5000)
The Olympus DS-5000 is Olympus'
next-generation, most advanced professional digital recorder -- for serious
business dictators needing high fidelity audio and minimal errors in their
NaturallySpeaking-transcribed dictation. It has all the premium features you
want, yet its core dictation capabilities are easily accessible with a quiet
and easy to use slide switch.
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Enjoy Nuance Dragon
NaturallySpeaking® at your PC AND use your Olympus DS-5000 Digital Recorder when
you are away. The Olympus DS-5000 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 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.
With the Olympus DS-5000 Digital Recorder you can create
text almost anywhere, anytime. With the included DSS Player Pro software, you can also save audio clips or dictation as
.wav, .wma files in addition to the Olympus formats of .ds2 (DSS Pro) or .dss.
The software also provides MP3 decoding.
The DS-5000 is an
advanced professional digital recorder stacked with premium features and
enhanced DSS Player Pro Dictation software for outstanding performance. It's
designed inside and out to provide you with all the conveniences you need
for easy, flexible and productive dictation.
Get hours of recording time with removable microSD-Picture Card. Store up to
200 messages in each of one to seven separate folders. And discover
the freedom provided by DSS Player Pro software with your audio files.
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Design/Power/Ease of Operation:
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Slide Switch
Operation is quiet and easy to use, resulting in high performance,
comfort, and increased productivity.
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Centralized navigation buttons for
easy data input and settings.
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Three programmable buttons provide
customized functions to suit your dictation needs. |
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| Well-organized
LCD displays message number, a real-time
counter, remaining recording time, current time and date, operating
mode and more.
 | LCD supports and displays multiple languages,
including English, French and Spanish. |
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Recording Formats/Capacity:
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sound quality with DSS Pro QP (Quality Playback) mode.
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Choose between two recording modes, QP or SP, and recording sensitivity, Dictate or Conference, to suit your
recording needs. (For NaturallySpeaking speech recognition, use
QP or SP mode and Dictate recording sensitivity.) |
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| MicroSD and SD, dual memory cards are supported.
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| 512MB MicroSD card included --
capable of recording more than 39 hours (QP
Mode) or more than 78 hours (SP Mode) of audio.
(Additional memory cards can be purchased. See below.) |
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| Supports
encryption and decryption of dictation files and document files sent
over the Internet. |
| Device lock function with password lets you keep
your files safe and secure. |
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Connectivity/Power:
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included multi-function cradle recharges the Ni-MH battery pack,
allows hands-free recording, and provides for fast and easy
uploading/downloading of data to your PC. |
| Low power consumption for long recording times. |
| Can also use two AAA batteries. |
| Durable USB connector and battery door.
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Mic/Speaker/Jacks:
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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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Organize your
dictation:
| Up to 32 index marks per file. |
| 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.
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| Easily edit existing recordings by appending,
overwriting, inserting, and erasing or partially erasing recording. |
| Classify and store recordings in any of the up to
7 folders that can be programmed on the recorder. Each folder can
store up to 199 messages per folder. |
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Other key features:
| Centralized firmware update.
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recorder firmware can also be programmed for additional
functionality and flexibility. |
| Manager tool for easy setup and customization.
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Supports hands-free
recording with the optional RS-27 footswitch. Connect the RS-27 to the
cradle, place the recorder in the cradle and you are ready to go. |
| Optional barcode scanner. (DS-5000id) |
| Fingerprint Reader (in DS-5000id) |
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DSS Player Pro Software:
| Improved DSS Player Pro
R5 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. |
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| The DS-5000 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-5000 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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Speech Recognition Setup/Usage:
Users should create a recorder-specific user profile OR a second input
source for their existing user profile (a capability since NaturallySpeaking V8).
Installation Overview: If we are not performing your
install for you, be sure to load your Olympus software and any 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 generally meets the core system requirements of the Olympus DSSPlayer
Pro recorder software. Recorder input is
supported in Dragon NaturallySpeaking Professional, Legal, Medical, Public
Safety or Preferred -- V3.0 or greater.
The system requirements of the Olympus DSSPlayer Pro program are:
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Operating System:
Windows XP Professional/Home edition SP2; 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
Server 2003; Windows Server 2003 x64 edition; Windows 2000 Professional
SP4; Mac OS 10.3.9 - 10.5 |
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Processor:
Windows XP/2000: 500MHz processor or more
Windows Vista: 800MHz processor or more
Windows Server 2003: 550MHz processor or more
Mac : PowerPC G3; Intel Core/Duo |
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RAM/Memory:
Windows : Windows 2000/XP: 128MB or more
Windows Vista: 512MB or more
Windows Server 2003: 256MB or more |
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Sound Board: NA but need an
audio output device to hear audio |
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Removable Drive (for software
installation) CD/DVD drive |
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USB Port: One or more free ports |
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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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Place recorder in cradle which is connected to PC via USB
cable. |
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Plug recorder directly into PC via included USB
cable. |
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Note: You can also move
your audio data from either the SD or MicroSD Card to any PC using a card reader, in
addition to the two direct connect methods described above.
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Olympus DS-5000 Digital
Recorder Package includes:
| DS-5000 Digital Voice
Recorder |
| 512MB MicroSD card |
| Multi-function USB-attached
cradle/docking station (CR-10) |
| AC Adapter (A-513) |
| Ni-MH rechargeable battery
pack (BR-403) |
| USB Cable
(KP-21) |
| Leather Carrying Case
(CS-119) |
| DSS Player Pro R5 Dictation
Module software |
| Instruction manual,
Warranty Card and Quick Reference Guide |
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For detail about this recorder, view the
Olympus DS-5000 Manual (in PDF
format). Also get more DS-5000 information by choosing an
image below and/or continuing to read on:
DS-5000
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Front/Back of
DS-5000: |
Display of DS-5000: |
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Recording Format |
DS2 (Digital Speech Standard Pro) or backward compatible
with DSS (Digital Speech Standard) |
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Recording Media |
SD/SDHC, microSD Card: 512MB – 8GB |
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Recording Time |
With included 512MB microSD card:
QP mode: 38 hours, 45 minutes
SP mode: 79 hours, 30 minutes
Click below for memory card recording times.
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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 (Default - 5 folders) /200 messages per
folder |
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Sampling Frequency |
QP mode: 16 kHz
SP mode: 12 kHz |
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Overall Frequency Response |
QP mode: 200 to 7,000 Hz
SP mode: 200 to 5,000 Hz |
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LP Mode |
No |
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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 |
250 mW or more |
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Write Protection |
Yes |
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Speaker |
Built in 23mm Ohm round dynamic speaker |
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Microphone Jack |
3.5mm mini-jack, impedance 2k Ohm |
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Earphone Jack |
3.5mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ohm or more |
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Power Supply |
5V |
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Batteries |
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack (BR403) or two (2) AAA
Alkaline batteries or two (2) Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (BR401) |
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External Power Supply |
A-513 AC Adapter |
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Battery Life |
Alkaline: Recording (approx. 32 hours); Playback (approx.
13 hours) Ni-MH Rechargeable: Recording (approx. 28 hours); Playback
(approx. 10 hours) |
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Size |
4.5" x 2.0" x 0.7" (without protrusions) |
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Weight |
3.88 oz (including Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack
(BR403) |
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DS-5000 and DSSPlayer are registered trademarks of Olympus, Inc. All
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