Features to help you work better than ever. Doesnt that sound great?
Join the digital revolution. Pick up the DS-5000.
Presenting the Olympus DS-5000 a voice dictation system designed to take full advantage of all the ease and convenience of digital technology. This next-generation voice recorder is lightweight, yet durable enough to endure years of professional use and abuse. Youll find so many features that make using the DS-5000 a pleasure to operate: a bright, read-at-a-glance screen, customizable commands to help you work better and the ability to effortlessly find and manage dozens of files. Its everything you need to boost your productivity.
Security at the touch of your finger.
Protect your work. The DS5000 is equipped with the latest in file encryption/ decryption and features password protection to lock/unlock the recorder. The DS-5000iD model has a biometric fingerprint reader for more advanced security.

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A switch that works just like analog. Only better.
In 1969, Olympus introduced the first handheld voice recorder. Since then, weve been busy perfecting the technology. The DS-5000s new slide switch is more responsive and durable than ever. Its also more comfortable, thanks to a larger thumb rest. Equally important, youll always get a complete dictation. No clipped or dropped words.
Digital sound with stunning clarity.
The DS-5000 provides enhanced fidelity with the new DSS Pro format and our Quality Play (QP) mode. It provides a stunning 16kHz sampling rate so youll hear every word with unmatched clarity. The result? Transcription will be more accurate and efficient. A Smooth Cue/Review feature lets you hear playback without garbled sound, helping transcriptionists work at their own pace.
Voice productivity starts with smart software.
Taking a whole new look at how you work.
In this case, looks are important. The DSS Player Pro software has a clean, functional design that helps you work smarter. The toolbar is fully customizable. A new search function lets you quickly find files. Theres also a new Dictation Properties view and Preview window.
Take greater control over your workflow.
Move and manage files with ease. The software allows you to retrieve typed documents, distribute files via e-mail/FTP and encrypt/decrypt dictations all automatically. You also have the freedom to upload files from anywhere so work always keeps moving.
The revamped, rethought DSS Player Pro software was designed to do one thing really well: help you work more efficiently. The system is more customizable than ever to match the way you work. Operation is more intuitive. File management is effortless. And security has been enhanced. It even manages its own software and firmware updates. This is truly where voice productivity begins.
Supports a variety of audio formats.
The DSS Player Pro software is compatible with an extended list of audio formats including DSS, DS2, WMA, WAV and MP3. You can also import recordings from other sources both analog and digital into the software to make transcriptions.
Helping to make transcription a lot easier.
Every transcriptionist is different. Thats why you can personalize our software to work the way you do. Nearly everything can be customized to your preferences. Workflow is also easier. You can forward dictations to other locations and the software notifies you with a pop-up window when a new dictation has arrived.

Its more than a recorder. Its the center of an innovative digital system.
for administrators | manager tool | license for system integrators | SDK

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DS-5000 DS-5000iD

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SD card CS119 Carrying Case DS 5000/DS-5000iD Micro SD card A513 AC Adapter CR10 USB Cradle BR403 Rechargeable Battery Pack
KP21 USB Cable DSS Player Pro R5 Dictation Module
RS27/28 Foot Switch for Hands-Free Dictation Barcode Scanner
RS27/28 Foot Switch for Hands-Free Dictation

E62 Head Set

DSS Player Pro R5 Transcription Module
for transcriptionists | AS-5000
Everything a transcriptionist needs in one package.
Olympus AS-5000 Transcription Kit has it all. A serial/USB-compatible foot switch (RS27). The new E62 stereo headset thats designed for improved clarity, comfort and durability. And the DSS Player Pro Transcription software for effortless transcriptions of a multitude of audio formats. The AS-5000 is downward compatible with other Olympus voice recorders so upgrading is easy.

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Technical Specifications
Recording Format Recording Media Recording Time DS2 (Digital Speech Standard Pro) SD/SDHC, microSD Card: 512MB 8GB With included 512MB microSD card: QP mode: 38 hours, 45 minutes SP mode: 79 hours, 30 minutes N/A -70 dBv USB Yes Yes 1 to 7 folders (Default - 5 folders) /200 messages per folder QP mode: 16 kHz SP mode: 12 kHz QP mode: 200 to 7,000 Hz SP mode: 200 to 5,000 Hz No Yes Author ID, work type, date/time, priority, index, etc. 250 mW or more Yes Built-in 23mm Ohm round dynamic speaker 3.5mm mini-jack, impedance 2k Ohm 3.5mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ohm or more 5V Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (BR403) or two (2) AAA alkaline batteries or two (2) Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (BR401) A-513 AC adapter Alkaline: Recording (approx. 32 hours); Playback (approx. 13 hours) Ni-MH Rechargeable: Recording (approx. 28 hours); Playback (approx. 10 hours) 4.5" x 2.0" x 0.7" (without protrusions) 3.88 oz. (including Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack) (BR403) 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 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 Windows: Windows 2000/XP: 128MB or more Windows Vista: 512MB or more Windows Server 2003: 256MB or more No Windows: 800 x 600 pixels or more, 65,536 colors or more Mac: 1,024 x 768 pixels or more, 32,000 colors or more Windows/Mac: CD, DVD drive Windows: One or more free ports Mac: One or more free ports Windows: Windows-compatible sound device

DURABLE BATTERY DOOR Only opens when you want it to. BIOMETRIC FINGERPRINT READER For more advanced security. (DS-5000iD only)
Card Format Input Level PC Interface LCD LED Folders/Messages Sampling Frequency Overall Frequency Response LP Mode Voice Activation Demographic Data Input Practical Maximum Output Write Protection Speaker Microphone Jack Earphone Jack Power Supply Batteries
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Sound Board Video Card and Display
Removable Drive USB Port Audio Output
The leading voice in the dictation industry.
What does it take to be a market leader? Products that change the way an entire industry works? A long history of responding to peoples needs? A track record of setting high standards for performance? If thats the criteria, then Olympus is in front of everyone. The DS5000 voice recorder and software package is just another example of our dedication to designing products that continually improve voice productivity.
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