Olympus Dictation Management System or ODMS Release 7 is the latest software to be shipped with the Professional Olympus digital dictaphones (DS-9500) and digital transcription kit (AS-9000). ODMS R7 replaces the well known ODMS R6 and DSS Player Pro R5 series dictation/transcription module software.
Note: if you have ODMS R6 or DSS Player Pro R5 installed you can upgrade from these versions to ODMS R7, the Olympus part numbers you will need are as follows, you will be issued with your new licence key immediately via email, download ODMS R7 via the image above:
- Olympus AS-9003 DM Dictation Module Upgrade from ODMS R6 (your existing licence key starts with RD6) or DSS Player Pro R5 (your existing licence key starts with RD5)
- Olympus AS-9004 TM Transcription Module Upgrade from ODMS R6 (your existing licence key starts with RT6) or DSS Player Pro R5 (your existing licence key starts with RT5)
Just like ODMS R6 and DSS Player Pro R5 before it, ODMS R7 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.
The free trial version of this fully featured software is available for download from here, only download the latest version: dictat.es/ODMS-R7 (Approx. 470Mb)
Instructions for installing Olympus ODMS R7 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 (note full install instructions can be found in the InstallManual folder.
2. Navigate into the unzipped folder and look for the application (not the configuration settings) file called Launcher which will be in the ODMSR7StandaloneLauncher_V1XX folder (depending on the version number). Right-click on launcher and select “Run as Administrator” to start the install.
3. The installation of ODMS requires additional Microsoft components, like Microsoft .Net 4.0 or Visual C++ to be installed. The installer will check if you have the correct version, if not it will be installed for you.
4. Once the required components have 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 😉 …
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 (DM) or Transcription Module (TM).
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 R7 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 …
If you like what you see then you can buy and enter a licence key during the trial period.
Licence keys for the ODMS R7 Dictation Module start with the letters RD7xxx
Licence keys for the ODMS R7 Transcription Module start with the letters RT7xxx
Should you decide you would like to continue to use the software then you will need to buy a licence key for the dictation or transcription module. These licence keys are emailed to you within 12 hours of order. The Olympus part numbers and costs are:
- Olympus AS-9001 – ODMS R7 Dictation Module Single Install Licence – AU$149 incl. GST | approx. US$110, £83
- Olympus AS-9002 – ODMS R7 Transcription Module Single Install Licence – AU$249. incl. GST | approx. US$185, £139
If you already own an ODMS R6 or DSS Player Pro R5 licence key then an upgrade is available, which is cheaper than buying a new licence (these are instantly available licence keys):
- Olympus AS-9003 – ODMS R7 Dictation Module Upgrade Licence – AU$99 incl. GST | approx. US$73, £55
- Olympus AS-9004 – ODMS R7 Transcription Module Upgrade Licence – AU$99. incl. GST | approx. US$73, £55