Olympus DS-5000 (DS5000) is an advanced professional digital recorder stacked with premium features and enhanced DSS Player Pro Dictation software for outstanding performance. It's designed inside and out to provide you with all the conveniences you need for easy, flexible and productive dictation.
Recorders.com Staff Favorite for the Medical Industry
The Olympus DS-5000 Dictation Recorder is perfect for the medical, legal, and busy professionals that want an easy to operate "slide switch" unit that allows for file editing, quick access to information and information security. The Olympus DS-5000 is one of the most exciting new professional dictation systems we offer and was created with the needs of on-the-go professionals in mind. The recorder addresses three distinct concerns seasoned professionals, and those who are new to this technology, may have: confidentiality; ease of use; and workflow flexibility.
Key Features
Slide Switch Operation
Quiet and easy to use slide switch results in high performance, comfort, and increased productivity.
3 Programmable Buttons
New and experienced users will appreciate how easy this digital voice recorder is to operate. For example, users can program the functions they utilize most often onto three buttons for quick and effortless accessibility. Users can also record verbal comments in dictation. When transcribed later, the author can easily access thoughts and directives that were pertinent to the moment.
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.
Easy Editing
Allows for easy editing of existing recordings by appending, overwriting, inserting, and erasing or partial-erase of recording.
DSS Compatible
DSS Player Pro Software is Windows and Apple Macintosh compatible. DSS Player Pro software provides direct recording to your PC, automatic retrieval of typed documents, automatic distribution of recordings via email, and much more.
DS-5000 Additional Features
Records in DS2 or DSS
Records in DS2 or DSS: (Digital Speech Standard) format, developed primarily to meet dictation and transcription needs. Newly developed DSS Pro (DS2 format) with improved high-quality sound provides highly compressed file size and superior clarity. The DS2 offers enhanced file security. (HIPAA Compliant)
Compact and Durable
Compact design and light metal finish combine for a recorder with a professional look and feel and large easy to read LCD with backlight. Designed to withstand the heavy usage of the professional user. Durable switches and connectors of the DS-5000 are designed to eliminate or minimize the down time.
Flexible
Choose between two combinations of recording modes, SP or LP, and recording sensitivity, Dictate or Conference, to suit your recording needs.
Voice-Activated
The DS-5000's automatic voice activation keeps recordings free from dead space and saves recording capacity and time during transcription.
Professionals Choice
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
Rechargeable Ni-MH battery pack for added convenience automatically charges when the recorder is placed in the cradle.
Transcription Folders
The DS-5000 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 200 messages per folder.
Centralized Firmware
Centralized firmware update for easy updates. Plus Low power consumption allows for long recording times.
Easy to Use
Centralized navigation buttons for easy data input and settings.
Automated
When the DS-5000 is left unused and in stop mode for a set amount of time, it will automatically shut itself off.
Comments
Verbal comment function. Instantly search and play back verbal comments using DSS Player software.
USB Connectivity
Can be used as a USB microphone or USB speaker.
Multi-Lingual
The DS-5000 supports and displays language in English, French, and German.
Security Features
Protecting the confidentiality and security of recordings is essential in the workplace. For this reason, the DS-5000 offers file encryption and device password protection.
Software Features
DSS Compatible
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.
Improved Transfer time to PC
The DS-5000 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.
Synchronizes with the PC
The DS-5000 will automatically synchronize its clock with your PC using the DSS Player Pro Dictation software.
Supports Encryption
The DSS Player Pro Dictation software supports encryption of dictations before sending as email attachments or via FTP.
Hands-Free
The DS-5000 supports hands-free recording with the optional RS-27 footswitch. Connect the RS-27 to the cradle, place the recorder in the cradle and you are ready to go.
Organizational Tools
Multi-level alarms can be enabled and set to meet various needs.
Customizable
Splash screen automatically displays default time of day greeting when DS-5000 is turned on, or you can program your own greeting (up to 20 characters).
PC Requirements -- Minimum
Compatible with 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
Questions
Q: What is the difference between the Olympus Professional Dictation recorders and the Olympus Digital Recorders?
A: The Professional Dictation Recorders are packaged with the PRO Software which provides automatic distribution of recordings via network, email or FTP to other users (transcription stations) and automatic retrieval of typed documents and more.
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