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Overview
Word's Best Digital Voice Recorder
The Olympus DS-5000 introduces a new, flexible recording system that enables professionals who rely on dictation to dramatically enhance their productivity.
The powerful DS-5000 digital dictation solution incorporates a portable digital voice recorder, docking station, and peripherals that give both ease of use and versatility. It is built to meet the needs of an active professional - with an extremely durable slide switch, robust buttons, USB interface, and convenient memory cards.
SLIDE SWITCH OPERATION.
Quiet and easy to use slide switch results in high performance, comfort, and increased productivity.
DSS PLAYER PRO SOFTWARE.
DSS Player Pro software provides direct recording to your PC, automatic retrieval of typed documents, automatic distribution of recordings via email, and much more.
THREE PROGRAMMABLE BUTTONS.
Provides customized functions to suit your dictation needs. The recorder firmware can also be programmed for additional functionality and flexibility.
MEMORY AND STORAGE.
Supports SD and Micro SD, dual Memory Cards.
DEVICE LOCK FUNCTION WITH PASSWORD.
Lock or password protect your files to keep them safe and secure.
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.
AUTOMATED DOWNLOAD
Using the supplied Docking Station or USB cable The Olympus DS5000 Digital Voice Recorder is able to download the dictated filed automatically from the recorder to the computer or laptop for immediate delivery or transcription.
AUTOMATED DELIVERY
With the DS-5000 there's no need for manual operation as the easy to use management software allows the files to be delivered for transcription or your favorite speech recognition software . once the files have been transfered from the digital voice recorder they can be automatically sent by e-mail, ftp, or copied over to your network.
AUTOMATED BACKUP
The Easy to use Olympus DSS Player Pro 5 Allows you to set it to automatically back-up to the computer and delete the files from recorder to preserve space for future dictation. All part of the DS-5000 Professional Digital Voice Recorder Automated system.
*DS-5000id Digital Voice Recorder (Biometric Authentication) will include a Finger Print Scanner
FEATURE AND BENEFITS
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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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Better sound quality with DSS Pro QP (Quality Playback) mode. |
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Supports encryption and decryption of dictation files and document files sent over the Internet. |
- Up to 32 index marks per file.
- SD and microSD, dual memory cards are supported.
- Optional barcode scanner.
- Device lock function with password lets you keep your files safe and secure.
- Durable USB connector and battery door.
- Verbal comment function. Instantly search and play back verbal comments using DSS Player software.
- LCD supports and displays multiple languages, including English, French and German.
- Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack for added convenience automatically charges when the recorder is placed in the cradle.
- Centralized firmware update.
- Low power consumption allows for long recording times.
- Centralized navigation buttons for easy data input and settings.
- Manager tool for easy setup and customization.
DSS Player Dictation Module R5 :
The DSS Player is a fully featured software tool that provides a simple to use but sophisticated method of managing your recordings. Some of the features of the DSS Player are:
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Automatic startup of the application by connecting the device.
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Automatic download of Dictation by connecting the device.
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Backs up downloaded Dictation (Windows only).
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Automatic transmission of downloaded Dictation to addresses specified through e-mail and FTP (Windows only).
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Automatic transmission of transcribed documents through e-mail and FTP, as well as Dictation and link management (Windows only).
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Voice recorder’s menu setting.
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Customize functions on the recorder (Windows only).
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Direct recording and editing of existing Dictation through Voice recorder’s button and slide operation.
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Recording Instruction Comments and Verbal comments (Windows only).
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Encrypt the Dictation within the folder by encrypting the folder itself (Windows only).
Battery Life
| Olympus DS-5000 | Recording QP / SP | Playback All Mode |
| Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery | 24 hrs / 32 hrs | 10 Hrs |
| Alkaline Battery | 20 hrs / 28 hrs | 10 Hrs |
Olympus DS-5000 Recording Time
| Memory Size | QP Mode | SP Mode |
| 512MB | 38 Hrs 45 min | 79 Hrs 30 min |
| 1GB | 77 Hrs 40 min | 159 Hrs 05 min |
| 2GB | 157 Hrs 55 min | 323 Hrs 35 min |
| 4GB | 310 Hrs 10 min | 635 Hrs 25 min |
| 8 GB | 631 Hrs 5 min | 1293 Hrs 15 min |
Specifications
| Recording Format | DS2 (Digital Speech Standard Pro) |
| Recording Media | SD/SDHC, microSD Card: 512MB – 8GB |
| Recording Time | With included 512MB microSD card: QP mode: 38 hours, 45 minutes SP mode: 79 hours, 30 minutes |
| Card Format | N/A |
| Input Level | -70 dBv |
| PC Interface | USB |
| LCD | Yes |
| LED | Yes |
| Folders Messages | 1 to 7 folders (Default - 5 folders) /200 messages per folder |
| Sampling Frequency | QP mode: 16 kHz SP mode: 12 kHz |
| Overall Frequency Response | QP mode: 200 to 7,000 Hz SP mode: 200 to 5,000 Hz |
| LP Mode | No |
| Voice Activation | Yes |
| Demographic Data Input | Author ID, Work Type, Date/Time, Priority, Index, etc. |
| Practical Maximum Output | 250 mW or more |
| Write Protection | Yes |
| Speaker | Built in 23mm Ohm round dynamic speaker |
| Microphone Jack | 3.5mm mini-jack, impedance 2k Ohm |
| Earphone Jack | 3.5mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ohm or more |
| Power Supply | 5V |
| Batteries | Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack (BR403) or two (2) AAA Alkaline batteries or two (2) Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (BR401) |
| External Power Supply | A-513 AC Adapter |
| Battery Life | Alkaline: Recording (approx. 32 hours); Playback (approx. 13 hours) Ni-MH Rechargeable: Recording (approx. 28 hours); Playback (approx. 10 hours) |
| Size | 4.5" x 2.0" x 0.7" (without protrusions) |
| Weight | 3.88 oz (including Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (BR403) |
| OS Supported | 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 Server 2003; Windows Server 2003 x64 edition Mac OS 10.3.9 - 10.5 |
| CPU | Windows : Windows 2000/XP: 500MHz processor or more Windows Vista: 800MHz processor or more Windows Server 2003: 550MHz processor or more Mac : PowerPC G3; Intel Core/Duo |
| RAM | Windows : Windows 2000/XP: 128MB or more Windows Vista: 512MB or more Windows Server 2003: 256MB or more |
| Sound Board | No |
| Video Card and Display | Windows: 800 x 600 pixels or more, 65536 colors more Mac: 1024 x 768 pixels or more, 32,000 colors more |
| Removable Drive | Windows/Mac : CD, DVD drive |
| USB Port | Windows: One or more free ports Mac: One or more free ports |
| Audio Output | Windows: Windows-compatible sound device |
Olympus DS-5000 Digital Voice Recorder Comparison
| DS-5000 | DS5000iD (biometrics) | DS-4000 | Comments | |
| Recording Format | DS2= 16kHz & 28 kbps compression | DS2= 16kHz & 28 kbps  |
DSS= 12 kHz & only 13.7 kbps | The new DS2 format allows for encryption and better quality! |
| Memory Card | microSD & SD (512MB) | microSD & SD (512MB) | XD Picture Card | DS5x Series is capable of 8GB memory cards! |
| Customize | DSS Player Pro v 5 | DSS Player Pro v 5 | Dealer needs to program | Admin Kit options can now be accomplished by yourself! |
| File Encryption | YES | YES | NO | PLUS: The DS-5000iD offers a Finger Print Scanner to secure the device from unauthorized access. |
| SC1 Barcode scanner option | YES | YES | NO | |
| "New" Button | Legged Switch supported by mold and lead pin. | Legged Switch supported by mold and lead pin. | Surface Mounted | No rotation moment occurs when the redesigned "new" switch is depressed. The DS-5000 enhances the soldering by the legged switch. |
| Speed Control | Fast and Slow Playback | Fast and Slow Playback | None | Enhances your workflow by allowing for variable speed playback! |
| Cradle | CR10 ( low pressure insertion) | CR10 ( low pressure insertion) | CR3A | The DS-5000 has 4 unique charging options for the NiMH batteries. Connect / disconnect can be easily done with one hand. |
| "Hands Free" capability | YES | YES | YES | With the optional RS-27 or RS-28 foot switch these recorders give you "hands free" control. |
| Power Consumption | 10mA | 10mA | 40mA | Circuit size was reduced and efficient power IC design gives you 50% longer battery life! |
| Index Marks | 32 | 32 | 16 | The number of index marks per file has doubled! |
| Programmable Buttons | 3 | 3 | 2 | All 3 of the Smart Buttons can be assigned by the user to increase productivity. |
| LCD Screen | Hard coat acrylic plastic covering | Hard coat acrylic plastic covering | Scratches easily | New film hardness (based on ISO standards) keeps your menu screen free from scratches! |
| Battery Cover | Release button - prevents accidental opening. | Release button - prevents accidental opening. | Painted mold. | The new battery door opens smoothly and is more durable than the "hinged" DS-4000 cover |
| Power Backup | 15 minutes | 15 minutes | 1 minute | Capacity of the backup battery to save clock data was drastically increased! |
