IMac G5, OS 10.4.7 Olympus DM-20 DSS Player 6.0.4 Mac users: Be advised that the current version of the Olympus DSS Player software is extremely buggy, unreliable and poorly documented. So much for Olympus touting the 'Mac Compatibility' of their software-very unprofessional!
Assuming you have been able to follow the vendor's tortuous DSS software upgrade path to v. 6.0.4, here are some tips that may be of assistance: Re error message 'Can't load DSS Player' the bug is that the program can't allocate memory to load! The work around suggested by escalated Olympus tech staff (who blamed the problem on Apple) was to first open GarageBand and then quit the program.
The redesigned DSS Player for MAC combines a dictation and secretary solution. Allowing recording, playback, organising and editing all voice files. This Apple Macintosh software also allows secretaries or transcriptionists to transcribe dictations with footswitch. DSS Files Mac OS X Sign in to follow this. DSS Files Mac OS X. By Dianebh, June 1, 2006 in Mac OS X Software Applications. Downloaded first the link 'DSS Player Lite Software for Mac OS X' - installed it - then i downloaded the updates and wanted to install one after the other didn-'t work. Second didn't work too.
This apparently allocates memory that DSS Player can access. Now start DSS Player and it does open.for me at least;-) For those who must transcribe dss file content to a Mac using Express Scribe, you might try to convert your dss files to aif's and then to mp3's. It's a bit convoluted but it might work for you (and faster than having to capture an audio stream as in Hijack or Audacity). Be advised that I am a novice at this stuff so there may be a much better way, in which case, I'm all ears:) My DSS Player MP3 Conversion Procedures: Download AIF files. Set DSS Player prefs to auto download and create both dss and aif files when the recorder is placed in its USB cradle. Go to DSS player folder in your computer downloads folder; sequentially open the DM-20's folders containing files,.
Sort by type to group the dss and aif files. Create new folder; select and move all aif files into it Convert to MP3. Open iTunes with refs set to not save an aif copy to music folder (but will save the mp3 version). With OPTION key held, under Advanced on menu bar select 'Convert to MP3'; then select aif folder from ensuing dialog; files will then be converted en masse and the mp3 versions will appear in the i-tunes music library. These can be pulled to the desktop for transcription (haven't tried this, but the Mac version of Scribe say it handles mp3's). To Burn MP3 disk. Select converted MP3 files.
Make playlist. Select 'Burn mp3 disk; insert blank disk. viola! My current frustration is with the music player side of the Olympus DM-20 recorder/player. Olympus has an extended section in their doc describing how to transfer music/etc files to the Recorder using the Win version of WMP which recognizes the recorder as a removable disc and allows drag and drop transfers.
There is no doc on uploading to Macs other than the enigmatic statement 'Please use your favorite application software according to your use'. The WMP for Mac has none of the above capabilities and appears to be a just a player. I see no way to use it to upload files to the Mac. I wanted to upload mp3 files of Italian language lessons but the DSS Player software will not recognize iTunes or Audacity created MP3 files (grayed out). When I have been able to trick it into uploading one of these files, it loads about 30% then chokes and freezes and even Force Quit won't shut down the DSS Player.necessitating a hard button hold shut down. The Olympus tech person said these MP3 file types have proprietary header coding that prevents the dss player from accessing the file.
I thought an MP3 was an MP3. Any work-arounds out there? That sounds like alot of trouble - but I hate to say I'm willing to try it. I'm curious though, if you can use ANY olympus player that will transfer to a PC with the mac software? For example, if I wanted to purchase the VN3100PC, I assume I could use the DS-2 software and it would work just fine (aside from the above problems)?
Otherwise it seems I'm limited to using an ipod with a recorder, which 5th gen quality sounds great - but battery life is horrible while recording. BTW - I've not actually purchased either the ipod w/recorder or the olympus, so anyone who may have used both, it would be great to hear your opinions. Especially with the DSS software irritations. The DSS Player 6.0.5(E) also will convert the dss file on upload to the Mac the recording to aiff codec. The DSS Player is however not very scriptable in AppleScript. Also, the conversion to aiff only works on upload with the recorder attached to the machine.
If you email, or otherwise, transfer the dss file to a second machine and try importing only the dss, you can't convert it to aiff within the DSS Player even using GUI Scripting. Another solution to the problem of converting dss files to other formats on the Mac is to use which is a nice shareware utility. Again, you'll have to play the dss file all the way thru, while WireTape records a copy in aiff format.
From there you can use QuickTime Pro (about $30 from Apple) to convert to wav if you want. ITunes will import just fine aiff or wav formats. As for mp3, to include mp3 conversion utilities in third-party apps, the software company producing the app has to pay a license fee to the originators of mp3.
Some apps have paid the fee and hence include the functionality, others have not. Hence the uneven nature of mp3 conversion. A link to some history on the mp3 codec.
Olympus Viewer 3 OLYMPUS Viewer 3 is software to import images and videos and view, edit, and manage them easily. Olympus Capture Olympus Capture is a tethering application which connects compatible Olympus products to a computer. Olympus Digital Camera Updater OLYMPUS Digital Camera Updater is a software application used to update OLYMPUS Digital Camera (including lenses and accessories) by downloading the firmware and the display language from the internet. Olympus AVCHD Codec This software will update OLYMPUS AVCHD Codec 1.0.0 to 1.0.1. Olympus A-GPS Utility Software (Windows/MAC) OLYMPUS A-GPS Utility is a software application that can be used to download the latest Assisted GPS data for faster positioning and write it to OLYMPUS Digital Cameras that support Assisted GPS. Extension Software (Plug-ins / RAW Codec) Additional extension software plugins and codecs Olympus High Res Shot Raw File Photoshop Plug-in The Olympus High Res Shot Raw File Photoshop Plug-in processes High Res Shot raw files (.orf files) so they can be viewed on CS5 or newer 64-bit Adobe Photoshop.
3D-LUT File for Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve NEW The 3D-LUT file enables you to convert movie files to 3D-LUT when applying color grading by importing a movie file to the movie editing software Blackmagic Design DaVinci Resolve. Windows Olympus Dictation Management System (ODMS) Release 7 Web Installer NEW A small application to download the latest version of ODMS Release 7 Client package, from which you can install Dictation or Transcription Module with a single user license. Please Note: An existing single user software license is required for installation. If you do not have this please contact your for further assistance. Olympus Dictation Management System (ODMS) Release 7 Standalone Launcher NEW This launcher contains the below packages for installing the latest version of ODMS Release 7 Dictation or Transcription Module in Standalone Mode with a single user or volume license. Contents:. Installation Guide Server Packages.
Wireless Communication Service Client Packages (for distribution to client PCs). ODMS R7 Client MSI. SCP Client MSI Other Tools. Device Customization Program Please Note: Software licenses are required for installation. Please contact your for further information and assistance. Olympus Dictation Management System (ODMS) Release 7 Workgroup Launcher NEW This launcher contains the latest administrative components, client software, virtualisation drivers and additional tools for IT administrators to install, customise and centrally manage an ODMS Release 7 environment in Workgroup Mode. Contents:.
Installation Guide Server Packages. System Configuration Program. Wireless Communication Service Client Packages (for distribution to client PCs). ODMS R7 Client MSI. SCP Client MSI.
Citrix Client Virtual Driver MSI. Terminal Service Client Virtual Driver MSI Other tools. Migration Tool. MST File Generator.
SCP Backup/Restore Tool Please Note: Software licenses are required for installation. Please contact your for further information and assistance.
Patch 0001 for ODMS R7.1 Dictation/Transcription Module NEW The latest Patch for ODMS R7.1 Dictation Module and ODMS R7.1 Transcription Module. New in this Patch: - Improved connection/disconnection when a new session is started in Terminal Services and Xen App environments. System Configuration Program Updater NEW For network administrators to update System Configuration Program, the central administration program for ODMS Release 7 Workgroup. This updater contains the latest package necessary to update System Configuration Program to the latest release.
Olympus Dictation Management System (ODMS) Release 6.4.0 for Clients (Full Software) This installer enables the installation of the latest ODMS Client Applications; ODMS R6.4.0 Dictation Module and ODMS R6.4.0 Transcription Module software. Please Note: An existing software license is required for installation. If you do not have this please contact your for further assistance.
Olympus Dictation Management System (ODMS) Release 6.4.0 for Administrators (Full Software) This installer enables the installation of the latest ODMS R6.4.0 Management Tools; ODMS R6.4.0 System Configuration Program, ODMS R6.4.0 License Manager, ODMS R6.4.0 Repository Service, and also includes Client Drivers required for virtual environments. Please Note: Existing software licenses are required for installation. If you do not have this please contact your for further assistance.
Patch 0016 for ODMS R6.4.0 Dictation/Transcription Module The latest Patch for ODMS R6.4.0 Dictation Module and ODMS R6.4.0 Transcription Module. This patch also includes all updates from previous patches.
New in this Patch: - Resolved an issue where Dictation Module / Transcription Module would freeze or crash when a DS Series recorder in USB Composite Mode was not disconnected safely from the computer under certain environments. Previous patch fixes: - Compatible with Nuance Dragon Professional/Legal 15 - Fixes an issue with receiving any new settings configured with the Olympus System Configuration Program (SCP).