Refurbished Olympus DS4000 Digital Voice Recorder

The Olympus DS-4000 is professional enough to suit your needs. It offers the unique possibility to customize the buttons’ functions to your requirements. Its smart, full-metal body also features a compact, ergonomic form and slide-switch for comfortable one thumb operation to enhance performance. Data can easily be transferred to the PC via the USB interface. The removable Olympus xD-Picture Card generates practically unlimited recordings. The 32MB card delivered with the DS-4000 offers up to 11 hours recording time and nearly 180 hours are possible with the optional 512MB xD-Picture card. The DSS format offers excellent sound quality at a high compression rate. Customizable functions make it possible to minimize and maximize the number of folders from 1 to 7, each holding 199 voice files. There are two recording qualities in high compression DSS format, up to ten different author IDs for easy and quick file finding and the ability to assign up to ten user-defined work types to sort recordings thematically.

Slide Switch Operation. Quiet and easy to use slide switch results in high performance, comfort, and increased productivity.	DSS Player Pro Dictation Software. Included software will automate, streamline, and manage your dictation process at a whole new level.
2 Programmable Buttons. Provides customized functions to suit your dictation needs. The recorder firmware can also be programmed for additional functionality and flexibility.	Hands-free Recording Function. When used with optional footswitch (RS25).
Over 11 Hours of DSS Audio. With the included 32MB xD-Picture Card, you can record more than 11 hours of superb quality DSS audio.	Dual function Cradle. Recharges the Ni-MH battery pack and provides for fast and easy uploading/downloading of data to PC.

• Compatible with WAVpedal® 7 Transcription software and foot pedal
• 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 foot switch. 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®.

Recording Format	DSS (Digital Speech Standard)
Recording Media	xD-Picture Card: 16 - 1GB (For type M and H xD card, the firmware 1.11 or higher is required. Please check with your dealer.)
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	Yes
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	D-7AC AC Adapter
Battery Life	Alkaline: Recording (approx. 20 hours); Playback (approx. 12 hours) Ni-MH Rechargeable: Recording (approx. 15 hours); Playback (approx. 10 hours)
Size	4.3" x 1.9" x 0.7" (without protrusions)
Weight	103 g (including Ni-MH rechargeable battery pack (BR402)
OS Supported	Windows: Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000 Professional/XP Professional, Home Edition Mac: Mac OS 9.0 - 9.2.2/10.1/10.2/10.3/10.4
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

• 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