Olympus Dictation Management System or ODMS is the latest software to be shipped with the Professional Olympus digital dictaphones (DS-7000/DS-3500) and digital transcription kit (AS-7000). ODMS R6 replaces the well known DSS Player Pro series dictation/transcription module software which made it to R5.
Just like DSS Player Pro, ODMS has the ability to be installed, standalone, on a Windows PC in trial mode. This will give you 60 days of full functionality of either the dictation module, transcription module or both. Yes you can convert .ds2 audio files to .dss for free during the 60 day trial. Those of you with DSS Player Pro R5 this is a great way to have a look at the new software. Just a warning though, DO NOT install ODMS on a PC with DSS Player Pro – it will remove your DSS Player Pro and replace it with ODMS. Not a problem if you plan to buy a licence at the end of your 60 days.
The free trial version of this fully featured software is available for download from here: dictat.es/ODMS-R6 (292Mb)
Instructions for installing Olympus ODMS R6 dictation module or transcription module in trial mode are as follows:
1. Unzip the file you just downloaded. You can unzip the file anywhere on your PC, I suggest the Desktop where it is easy to find.
2. Navigate into the unzipped folder and look for the application (not the config settings) file called launcher which will be in the ODMS Client CD v6.0.0 folder. Double click on launcher to start the install.
3. The installation of ODMS requires Microsoft .Net 4.0 to be installed. The installer will check if you have the correct version, if not it will be installed for you.
4. Once .Net has been confirmed the install will begin with the standard Welcome screen …
5. The Olympus Software licence agreement will be shown and as per every install you will need to accept the terms prior to install. Don’t forget to actually read the full licence agreement 
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6. Next you will be prompted to enter your name, company and licence key. I suggest that if you think that you will likely keep the software and purchase a licence then it is worth entering your real name and company. The licence key you enter here is the flag to the software to indicate that you want the trial version. Essentially enter an invalid licence key as I have done below …
7. The software will confirm that the licence key is invalid and will then give you the option to continue installation in trial mode …
8. You next selection decides whether you install the Dictation module or Transcription module. Should you require both, install one now then repeat all the steps and install the other …
9. Confirm where you would like your software installed, most people will select the default location …
10. Select install for either the individual user or all users on the PC where you are doing the install of ODMS …
11. Your install options are then reviewed and require your confirmation (in true Windows style, check then check again) before installation can begin …
12. Sit back and enjoy the status bar as it moves across the screen and fills your hard drive with digital dictation or transcription goodness …
13. That is nearly it. ODMS is installed, tick the box and lets see what it had got …
14. When you fire up the ODMS dictation or transcription module you will receive a warning that this is an unlicensed version and the number of days left in your free trial …
15. On first run you will have the option of running through the setup wizard for dictation or transcription module. The wizard will help you setup email/ftp/network drive configuration and author id’s. This step can be skipped and configured after the dictation/transcription module is running. For this post I have skipped the wizard and just launched straight into the software …
When your 60 day free trial is up you will then have the option of buying a licence key for the dictation or transcription module. The Olympus part numbers and costs are:
- Olympus AS-7001 – ODMS Dictation Module Software & Single User Licence – AU$129 incl. GST | approx. US$120, £83
- Olympus AS-7002 – ODMS Transcription Module Software & Single User Licence – AU$199. incl. GST | approx. US$190, £127
Is it possible to download a trial of the ODMS Administrative software? I’d like to see how it is going to work for our organization.
Hello Nancy
Admin software is not available as a trial. You would only use the admin software to administer multi user licences (MUL). MULs are concurrent use licences, whereas out of the box ODMS dictation and transcription module software is single install.
Hope that helps.
Dave
Dictate
If I have multiple off-site offices/clients using Olympus ODMS dictation modules, would I use the admin software to: 1) program their digital recorders and, 2) to send their dictations to specific folders on my FTP server? That’s what I’m looking for — a workflow management software.
I am currently using your Olympus free 60 day trial for the transcription module. Everything is working so far except, and most importantly, my foot pedal. the one I have is one I purchased some years ago and came with the OLYMPUS AS-4000 kit. so the new trial software is not recognising my foot pedal, and as such, I cannot use it.
It seems that my foot pedal is set up to work with these transcription software below:
DS-7000/5000/5000iD/3500/3400/2800/2500/2400, DS-XX Series, DR Series, DM Series, WS Series
Which SETTINGS do I need to change to be able to use my foot pedal, as it is very important time-wise for me.
Thanks for a very prompt reply.
Hello Veronique
ODMS R6 works with only two Olympus USB foot pedals, the new RS-31 and the older RS-28. The AS-4000 transcription kit from long ago came with both the RS-26 (no longer supported) and the RS-28 depending on when you bought it. Flip your existing pedal over and on the bottom or along the side you will see its RS number. If you have an RS-26 you will need to buy a new pedal (RS-31 or RS-28), if you have an RS-28 then it will work.
Let me know which pedal you have.
Dave
Dictate
Thanks so much for your prompt reply. Unfortunately I have an RS-26, so that is why my foot pedal does not work with the new Olympus transcribing software. Can you pls tell me where in Sydney (Australia) I can purchase the right foot pedal?
Many thanks for your help.
Hello Veronique
Yes that is your problem, the older foot pedal. We are an Olympus Australia Pro reseller so you can get pedals from us, here is the link to the pedals only:
http://dictate.com.au/collections/usb-transcription-foot-control
But if you are on the 60 day trial you will need a licence when it expires. If you plan to stick with ODMS R6 then you would be better off buying the AS-7000 transcription kit which contains the RS-31 pedal, ODMS R6 transcription module software and single licence and a transcription headset. The link for the kit is below:
http://dictate.com.au/products/as7000-olympus-as-7000-professional-digital-transcription-kit-usb-foot-switch-pedal-mac-windows-compatible-australia
I hope that helps. As you are in Australia, if you have more questions or would like a chat about transcription you can give us a call on 1300 787 092 option 2.
Thanks
Dave
Dictate
Hello Nancy
Apologies for the delay replying I was checking some facts with my Olympus contacts.
Yes using ODMS R6 Admin you will be able to configure both dictation and transcription modules so you can point to your FTP server and make recorder updates.
You will need to get your individual single install licences converted to multi user. You Olympus Pro reseller can do this for you, here in Australia I do not charge for this service. You supply your licence numbers and they will work with Olympus to convert them to a single MUL, one for dictation and one for transcription.
If you could email me directly I can send you the documentation on ODMS Admin for you to read through. dave@dictate.com.au
Thanks
Dave
Dictate
How very nice of you! I will email you. Thank you.
HI there, We have the ODMS R6 with an old foot pedal (rs24) so after upgrading the software the foot pedal no longer works. Reading the previous posts, it looks like we need to buy a new pedal.
With the previous versions of the software there was a licence for the dictation module and a licence for the transcription module. I can only find the licence for the dictation module. Could you let me know if the one licence now installs both the transcription and dictation module or should we have two licences? I don’t use the product myself, but after the install I only see the dictation module.
Thanks Karen
Hello Karen
Thanks for dropping by and for your comment.
Wow yes the RS-24 is quite old and you are correct is not compatible with the new ODMS R6 transcription module software, only the RS-28 and the new RS-31 pedals are compatible.
ODMS is still the same as the old DSS PLayer Pro in that they have separate licences, one for dictation module and one for transcription module. You can tell from your licence key by looking at the second letter, T denotes a transcription module key and D denotes the dictation module. Both can use the same installer disk but the key defines which software is installed. So for example if you key starts RD6 then you have a dictation module key.
The licences can be purchased on their own, the dictation module is called AS-7001 and the transcription module is AS-7002. If you need a key and a pedal you would be better off buying the kit which is the AS-7000 and will also include a new transcription headset. The links for all of the above are as follows:
RS-28 Pedal
RS-31 Pedal
AS-7001 dictation module software and licence
AS-7002 transcription module software and licence
AS-7000 pro transcription kit
I hope that helps.
If you have more questions please give us a call on 1300 787 092, leave another comment or send us and email to sales@dictate.com.au
Dave
Dictate Australia
Thanks heaps for the prompt and informative response. We will have to buy a new pedal and hunt around for the transcription licence which has gone missing!
No problem Karen, yes it happens often, everything from Olympus can be replaced except the original software licence key so it is very important. Also, if you are running the trial version of ODMS you won’t be able to enter a valid licence key until the trial has expired after 60 days.