User Manual
DS-5000 Digital Voice Recorder
DS‑5000
- Digital Voice Recorder in full metal body
- 3 smart buttons
- NEW‑Button
- Device lock function by password
- Switchable slide switch guide
- Editing functions (overwrite/insert/delete/ security lock)
- File encryption and decryption
- Centralized navigation buttons for easy data input and setting
Mobile Dictation via a slide switch
With the DS‑5000 Voice Recorder and AS‑5000 Transcription Kit, Olympus introduces two new products for across‑the‑board professional dictation requirements. These top‑of‑the‑range devices are complemented by the all‑new DSS Player Pro software which provides 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. This is further enhanced when used in conjunction with the AS‑5000 Transcription Kit. Dictation and transcription requirements are therefore seamlessly integrated into the daily office workflow.
Specifications
Storage Media
| Internal / Removable Media | Internal + Removable |
| Internal memory | 512MB microSD / microSDHC card |
| SD / SDHC Slot | Yes |
| microSD / microSDHC card | Yes |
| External Memory (Slot) | 2GB Expandable Memory System |
USB functionality
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| USB Classes | USB Composite device USB Audio class USB Storage class USB HID |
Display
| Display Type | Full Dot Matrix Display |
| Display Size | 31.8 x 30.8mm / 1.74” |
| Display color | White |
| Display Backlit | Yes |
Device operation
| Main Switch | Slide |
| Programmable button | 3 Smart Buttons |
| Power switch | Yes |
| HOLD switch | No |
Recording Modes
| Recording format | DSS Pro |
| QP mode | 38h 45min (with supplied 512 MB internal microSD card) |
| SP | 79h 30min (with supplied 512 MB internal microSD card) |
Playback Modes
| Playback format | DSS Pro |
Sampling frequency
| QP | 16kHz |
| SP | 12kHz |
Frequency response
| WMA | QP / 2000 – 7000Hz SP / 200 – 5000Hz |
Record function
| Operation | New button Pause function Handsfree recording function via optional footswitch Verbal annotations (up to 32 per file) |
| Index | Up to 32 per file |
| Auto recording | VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) |
| Advanced recording | Direct recording |
| Editing | Insert Overwrite |
Playback function
| Playback control | Fast play Slow Play Quick Review Cue/Review Playback Speed Control |
| File operation | Forward / Reverse Skip Fast forward and rewind Skip Playback |
Data organization
| Erase | Erase all files Erase single files Partial Erase lock |
| File move | No |
| No. of folders | 1 ‑ 7 |
| Files per folder | 1‑200 |
| Folder Music | 0 |
| Folder Podcasts | no podcast support |
| Folder Audible | no audible support |
| Schedule recording | No |
| Temp mark | No |
| Time/date info | Yes |
| User ID setting | Yes |
Workflow function
| Author ID Setting | Yes |
| Worktype ID Setting | Yes |
| Priority setting | Yes |
| Pending File | Yes |
Technical Data
| AC power supply | Yes |
| Individual Folder Names | Yes |
Other Features
| Configurable Firmware | Yes |
| Audible support | No |
| Podcast support | No |
| Remote Control | No |
| Voice feedback /guidance | No |
Software
| corresponding Audio software (type) | Professional Dictation Management Software |
| Corresponding Audio software | DSS Player Pro R5 Dictation Module |
| Corresponding solution | Digital Transcription Solution For (detailed) software functions of Olympus dictation management software please refer to the relevant software pages. |
Interfaces Input
| SD / SDHC interface | optional Barcode scanner |
| PC interface | USB cable and docking station |
| Microphone jack | 3.5 ø mm jack, impedance 2 kΩ. |
| Input Level | ‑ 70dBv |
Interfaces Output
| Max. working output | 250 mW or more (8 Ω speaker) |
| Speaker Diameter | Built‑in ø 23 mm round dynamic speaker |
| Earphone jack | 3.5 ø mm mini‑jack, impedance 8Ω or more |
Power Supply
| Power Supply | Battery: 2 x AAA , rated voltage: 3V |
| Ni-MH battery life | Recording SP: 28h (Recording QP: 20 hours) |
| Alkaline battery life | Recording SP: 32h (Recording QP: 24 hours) |
| Internal Charging | AC / USB / Cradle |
Note: Internal charging is operable only with Olympus rechargeable batteries.
Dimensions
| Weight | 110g (Including Ni‑MH Rechargeable Battery Pack) |
| HxWxD | 113.5 x 50 x 17mm |
Languages
| Menu languages | English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Russian |
| Voice Guidance languages | No |
| Languages Audio Using Instruction | No |
Hardware Security
| Device lock by PIN code | Yes |
| Device Locky by Fingerprint | No |
| Lock single files | Yes |
Operating Systems & Requirements
| Note | For the Operating System & Requirements of Olympus dictation management software please refer to the relevant software web pages |
Exterior
| Housing colour | Black |
| Housing material | Metal |
Specifications and appearances are subject to change without any notice or obligation on the part of the manufacturer


















