Olympus DS4000 Digital Recorder

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Olympus DS-4000 Digital Recorder

OVERVIEW:

Our most advanced professional digital recorder yet is slide switch operated for ease of use, stacked 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. In addition to PC’s, the DS-4000 can also be utilized with Macintosh computers.

• Slide Switch Operation is quiet and easy to use, resulting in high performance, comfort, and increased productivity.
  
• Records in DSS (Digital Speech Standard) format, developed primarily to meet dictation and transcription needs.
  
• Record more than 11 hours of superb quality DSS audio with the included 32MB xD-Picture Card and up to 179 hours, 30 minutes with a 512MB card.
  
• Improved DSS Player Pro software provides automatic download and backup of recordings; automatic distribution of recordings via email or FTP to other users; 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.
  
• Compact design and light metal finish combine for a recorder with a professional look and feel and large easy to read LCD with backlight
  
• Dual function cradle for recharging of Ni-MH battery pack and downloading data to a PC.
  
• Two programmable buttons, A and B, to implement functions per user dictation preferences.
  
• Choose between two combinations of recording modes, SP or LP, and recording sensitivity, Dictate or Conference, to suit your recording needs.
  
• The DS-4000's automatic voice activation keeps recordings free from dead space and saves recording capacity and time during transcription.
  
• 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
  
• Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack for added convenience automatically charges when the recorder is placed in the cradle.
  
• 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.
  
• 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.
  
• When the DS-4000 is left unused and in stop mode for a set amount of time, it will automatically shut itself off.
  
• 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.
  
• The DS-4000 supports hands-free recording with the optional RS-25 footswitch. Connect the RS-25 to the cradle, place the recorder in the cradle and you are ready to go.
  
• Multi-level alarms can be enabled and set to meet various needs.
  
• The DS-4000 supports and displays language in English, French, and German.
  
• Splash screen automatically displays default time of day greeting when DS-4000 is turned on, or you can program your own greeting (up to 20 characters).
  
• Compatible with IBM Via Voice for Windows®.

Specifications:

Recording Format: DSS (Digital Speech Standard)
Recording Media: xD-Picture Card: 16 to 512MB
Recording Time With included 32MB card: SP mode: 5 hours, 10 minutes: LP mode: 11 hours, 5 minutes
Card Format: N/A
Input Level: -70 dBv
PC Interface: USB
LCD: Yes
LED: Yes
Folders Messages: 1 to 7 folders/199 messages per folder
Sampling Frequency: SP mode: 12 kHz
LP mode: 8 kHz
Overall Frequency Response SP mode: 300 to 5,000 Hz
LP mode: 300 to 3,000 Hz
LP Mode: Yes
Voice Activation: Yes
Demographic Data: Input Author ID, Work Type, Date/Time, Priority, Index, etc.
Practical Maximum Output: 180 mW or more
Write Protection: No
Speaker: Built in ø28mm round dynamic speaker
Microphone Jack: ø3.5mm mini-jack, impedance MIC 2k
Earphone Jack: ø3.5mm mini-jack, impedance EAR 8 or more
Power Supply: 3V
Batteries: Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Pack (BR402) or two (2) AAA batteries or two (2) Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (BR401)
External Power Supply: No
Battery Life Alkaline: Recording (approx. 20 hours); Playback (approx. 12 hours)
Ni-MH Rechargeable: Recording (approx. 15 hours); Playback (approx. 10 hours)
Size 110.2 x 50.0 x 16.9 mm (without protrusions)
Weight: 103 g (including Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (BR402)
OS Supported Windows: Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP/Vista. Mac: Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2.2/10.1 - 10.3/OS X
CPU Windows: Intel Pentium II class 333 MHz processor or faster (Processor 500 MHz or faster is recommended)
RAM Windows: 64MB or more (128MB or more is recommended) Mac: 64MB or more (128MB or more is recommended)
Sound Board Windows: Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100% compatible card
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
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
USB Port Windows: One or more free ports
Mac: One or more free ports
Audio Output Windows: Microphone input and earphone output or speaker
Mac: Earphone output or speakers

Package Contents:

• DS-4000 Digital Voice Recorder
  
• 32MB xD-Picture CardTM removable media
  
• CR3 Multi-function cradle/docking station
  
• A510 AC Adapter
  
• BR402 Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack
  
• KP11 USB Cable
  
• DSS Player Pro Dictation software
  
• User manual
  
• Quick Reference Guide