IBM DM-10, DM-20 manual Adjust the start/stop actuation level

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7 Press the REC button to start recording. When the sound volume is lower than the preset threshold sound level, recording automatically stops after 1 sec approximately, recording automatically pauses after approximately 1 second, and “STANDBY” flashes on the display. The record/play indicator lamp glows when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses.

*When the remote controller is connected, the REC indicator lamp on the remote controller lights up but the record/play indicator lamp on the recorder will be switched off.

Adjust the start/stop actuation level

Press the FF or REW button to adjust the pause sound level during recording.

The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 different values. The higher the value, the more sensitive the recoder to sounds. At the highest value, even the faintest sound will activate recording.

The VCVA pause sound level can be adjusted according to the ambient (background) noise.

aLevel meter (varies according to the sound volume being recorded)

bStart level (moves to the right/left according to the set level)

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Using the

Variable Control

Voice

Actuator (VCVA)

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Notes

The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode (P.24).

To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of the start/ stop actuation level is recommended.

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Contents DM-20 DM-10 Table of Contents Using the Recorder as a Reader / Writer Safe and Proper Usage General PrecautionsBatteries AC AdapterCase Main Features Main features of the Digital Voice RecorderRecording time*3 Playback time*5 Main features of the Digital Music PlayerIdentification of Parts Character Information display Remote Controller MicrophoneInserting Batteries Using the AC Adapter Switching Between Voice Recorder Music PlayerUsing the mode switch, choose between Voice or Music option Set the hour Setting Time/Date TIME&DATESet the minute Set the yearChanging the Time/Date Be sure to confirm the following before installation Installing SoftwareInstalling DSS Player Installation Language Selection dialog box opensAuthorizing the start of file copying Install Acrobat Reader Installing Windows Media PlayerInstalling the Device Driver Installing SoftwareCompleting setup Select where to install DSS Player for Mac Press the Folder button to Recording Choose a folder Press the REC button to start RecordingRecording Recording functionsPause Recording PausePress and hold the Menu button for Setup screenSecond or longer Press the FF or REW button untilAdjust the start/stop actuation level Stereo microphone ME50S optional Recording with External MicrophonePress the FF or REW button to choose from HQ, SP and LP Recording Modes REC ModePress and hold the Menu button for 1 second or longer Microphone Sensitivity MIC SensePlaying Record/play indicator lamp glows GreenPress the Play button to start Playback Can choose between 0 toHow to Cancel PlayingOperation Press the Repeat button briefly at Repeat PlaybackPress the Repeat button briefly Again at the position you wantRepeat Playback Noise Cancel Function Choose a noise cancel levelPress the Menu button again to Index Marks Setting an Index MarkLocating an Index Mark Clearing an Index MarkPress and hold the Menu button for 1 second or longer Menu List Voice modePrecautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Using DSS Player SoftwareUsing Online Help Search by ContentsSearch by Key word Connecting to your PC using the USB cable Connecting to Your PCClick On the task bar Disconnecting from Your PCScreen. Click Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device-Drive It will read Stop USB Disk-Drive forConnecting to your PC using the cradle Connecting to Your PCPlace the recorder on the cradle Remove the recorder from the cradle Right click Running DSS PlayerStart Windows Icon in the System Tray in the lower right-hand cornerRunning DSS Player Using the Recorder as a Music Player Using Windows Media PlayerCopyright and copyright protection feature DRM Windows Media Audio License and Distribution Agreement Using Windows Media PlayerWindow Names Windows Media Player Copying Music from CD Click the Copy button of Quick Access box Transferring Music File to the RecorderSelect the destination folder Press the Folder button to choose a folder Music PlaybackMusic Playback Playback FunctionsExplanation Display indicator Various Playback FeaturesEqualizer Repeat and Random PlayIncreasing the WOW effect WOW Effect Press the Play button to register your settingPress the FF or REW button to select the bass effect level Menu List Music mode Erasing Erasing One File at a TimePress the Erase button Erasing Erase All Files from a FolderPress the Erase button for Seconds or longer ALL ERASE? flashes on the display forErasing Running state when Hold is set Remember to reset the Hold switch when using the recorderHold Start Windows Connecting the recorder to your PC Using the Recorder as a Reader/WriterOpen the Explorer or Finder window Copy the dataMessage Alarm Message ListMeaning ExplanationMessage Meaning Explanation Symptom Probable cause Action TroubleshootingSpecifications Specifications Technical Assistance And Support