Olympus VN 8500  (VN850)            REPLACED BY THE  VN711

Olympus VN 8600  (VN860)            REPLACED BY THE  VN712PC

Olympus WS 650  (WS650)              REPLACED BY THE WS811

Olympus WS 750  (WS750)              REPLACED BY THE  WS812

Olympus WS 760  (WS760)              REPLACED BY THE  WS813

as of April 2012

Download the file here:

http://www.dictation.philips.com/no_cache/au/popups/software-popup/?softwareId=1167&prodId=81

You are also able to -

* Change the location directory

* Download either All Files, EOL only, and Keyword match only

* Create sub folders based on keyword

Conatct us and we can do all the install and setup for $77 via our remote support application.

Call 02-92315161 or email support@pcdictation.com.au 

This document covers:

* Why Dictate?

* Holding the device

* Prepare and outline

* Speaking tips

* Dictating with a typist

* Dictating for Voice Recognition

* Start your recording

* Overcoming the feeling of embarrassment of dictating 

Click here to download the file

We are proud to announce the release of the new SpeechMike III firmware V1.15.

The new firmware provides following improvements:

• SpeechMike II compatibility mode
  Customers of dictation systems with legacy SpeechMike II integrations complained that they could not use the SpeechMike III in their system. Ugrading the system to a later version (which had the SpeechMike III integration on board) was very often no option.
  This firmware now enables to use a SpeechMike III in old SpeechMike II integrations.
• Enhanced switch click suppression
  Some customers reported added “ghost words” when using the SpeechMike with speech recognition.
  This issue could be fixed by increasing the switch click suppression time from 40ms to 60ms.

 MAC

• DSS Player Lite for Mac (OS 9) - Mac OS 9.x audio player for playback of DSS, WAV, WMA format. 
• DSS Player Lite for Mac (OS X) - Mac OS X audio player for playback of DSS, WAV and WMA format. 
• DSS Player for Mac (OS X)  Update V6.2.1 -  This is a software update module for the DSS Player for MAC V6. This update fixes currently known problems. This update is applicable to MAC (OS X) V6 versions.
• DSS Player for Mac -V6Upgrade to V7 - This upgrade module is also a full installer, which enables the installation of DSS Player for MAC V7 or upgrade of DSS Player for MAC V6 to DSS Player for MAC V7 (version 7.0.1). Please note RS-24 & RS-26 Foot Switches are not compatible with this version.
• DSS Player for Mac V7.28 Update - This software update module applies to DSS Player for MAC V7 (version 7.0.0 and higher). Update includes support for the new .ds2 format, MAC OS10.7 and 64-bit kernel

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We have started seeing an increase in reports from customers and within the last few days regarding an issue with DSSPlayer Mac 7 for users who are using newer Macs and have just updated to the recently released Mac 10.6.7 OS.

In Snow Leopard Mac OS X the kernel has been rebuilt to run in 64 bit mode on some machines.
In the most recent update (10.6.7) this has made certain machines boot up in 64 bit mode by default instead of the usual 32 bit.

Our software unfortunately does not support 64 bit kernel.
What seems to be occurring when a user tries to run our software in 64 bit,  the voice recorders are being recognised as usual by the computer (removable drive(s) on the desktop), however when the software loads it does not detect the device at all.

At the moment we do not yet have an update solution for this issue, however we do have a temporary solution available in the meantime which involves either temporarily or permanently booting the Mac in 32 bit.

UPDATE 28/06/2011 SOON TO BE COMPATIBLE....

Software                        ReleaseDate        Module : Note
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DSS Player ver7.2.8                2011/8/B        Updater : 64bit kernel and MacOS10.7 supported
Olympus Sonority ver1.3.3        2011/9/B        Updater : 64bit kernel support (MacOS10.6 only)        
Olympus Sonority ver1.4.0        2012/1/M        Updater : MacOSX 10.7 support              

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Philips Speechmike Air

Free speech recognition integration software with LFH9600 and LFH9620 products

This will allow Voice Recognition users to use a mobile device and have
their dictations automatically transcribed into a typed document using
Dragon technology (needs to be bought separately).

Version 5

Standard Dictate             

Pro Dictate                       

Standard Transcribe      

Pro Transcribe                

Version 6

Pro Dictate                    

Pro Transcribe            

Version 7

Standard Dictate                  

Pro Dictate                             

Standard Transcribe        

Pro Transcribe                   

DSS Player

This version started with a USB license dongle. This dongle was capable of plugging other devices into the end of it. We do not recommend this.

If you are receiving an error 'no valid license available' try shutting the PC down without the device plugged in, change USB port (restart with no device plugged in). If you have another dongle in the office try exchanging it.

If you have bought from us please call us if you have tried all of the above.

In later versions of 5, the license was called 'smart key'. The license is a short USB key, it looks like a memory stick.

The smart key when plugged in will glow RED, ORANGE or GREEN.

RED = No license on key

Orange = License has been downloaded. In the case of an emergency you use the 30 day license key that remains and send the key into us. 

Green = Full license remains on the key

Philips Executive Pro version 6

The smart key has the same LED colour code (see above)

If you do not see any colour, remove the key for 5 minutes and then try again.

You can not use a version 5 key with version 6 software.

Always keep up to date with the latest version from PHILIPS.

We do have a program that will send out updates via CD if you wish. You need to have a current service agreement. 

Platform: Windows 7, Vista, XP
Latest version: 2011/08/25

Dictation properties provide various types of information about a dictation, for example, Dictation length, Author, Priority. Some dictation properties are filled in by the system and some require input by a user. SpeechExec is delivered with a set of default dictation properties. These properties are stored in the dictation properties configuration file. The Dictation Property Configuration Wizard is for editing the dictation properties configuration file (.xml file).

With this tool you can do the following:

• Change the label (the displayed property name) of any dictation property. For example, Title could be changed to Case number.
• Define which properties are mandatory. This means that the user who works on the dictation must fill in all properties defined as mandatory.
• Define which properties are editable by which user role. For example, you might want transcriptionists to be able to add information in the Comments property.
• Adding and deleting additional custom dictation properties. For example, you might want to add a work type property.

Modify the mapping of DPM Keywords with SpeechExec dictation properties. For example, DPM Keyword 3 is associated by default with the SpeechExec dictation property Comment. You can modify this mapping so that the DPM Keyword 3 is associated with a custom added dictation property Patient ID. 

• REDUCED POWER CONSUMPTION - this new firmware version can extend the utilization time without recharging by up to 30%. The SpeechMike Air now has a usage time of 10 hours.
• IMPROVED BATTERY CHARGING - compared to previous firmware versions the batteries are now immediately recharged when inserting the SPEECHMIKE AIR into the AIRPORT cradle.
• NEW RECHARGING WARNING TONE - To ensure battery recharging, a new recharging warning tone can be heard when inserting the SpeechMike Air into the AIRPORT cradle. This signals that the SpeechMike Air has been completely docked and prevents the unit accidentally not being recharged if incorrectly or not fully inserted into the AIRPORT cradle.
• FAKE HALF DUPLEX MODE - To suppress distortions ( for example those caused by system notifications) the playback path is muted during recording.
• IMPROVED DRAGON NATURALLYSPEAKING SUPPORT - Dragon NaturallySpeaking users sometimes reported a delayed output of recognized text when used in conjunction with a SpeechMike Air.
  This could occur during the very first recording after Dragon was started and if frequent RECORD/STOP actions were carried out. This has been solved by improvements in the switch click suppression of the SpeechMike Air.
• PREVENTION OF SPURIOUS OUT OF RANGE WARNINGS - Some programs (especially remote desktop software) could cause the SpeechMike Air to emit an out-of-range warning even when the SpeechMike Air was within range of the AirBridge. Firmware 1.18 now provides a much more robust wireless connection compared to previous firmware versions.

A MORE POSTIVE BUTTON EVENT RESPONSE - Under rare circumstances no or too many button events might be sent to the PC.
Firmware 1.18 ensures that all button events coming from the SpeechMike Air are correctly transferred to the PC.