IBM DM-20, DM-10 Using DSS Player Software, Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC

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Managing Files on Your PC

Using DSS Player Software

The DSS Player Software can be used to do the following:

•Playback voice files on your PC and on the recorder when connected via USB. Download files from the recorder to the PC or upload files from the PC to the recorder.

•Change the order of the music files stored in the recorder.

Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC

Using DSS Player Software

●When you are downloading a file from the recorder or uploading a file to the recorder, do not remove the USB cable even if the screen is indicating you can. Data is still being transferred while the record/play indicator lamp is blinking. When removing the USB cable, be sure to follow the description in ☞P35. If the

USB cable is removed before the drive is stopped, data may not be successfully transferred.

●On a PC, do not format the drive of the recorder. Initialization is not successfully achieved on a PC. For initialization, follow the instructions in the menu screen of the recorder.

●Folder (directory) names displayed by file management tools such as Explorer attached to Microsoft Windows and Finder attached to Mac OS are different from the folder names settable with the recorder or DSS player.

●If folders or files stored on the recorder are moved or renamed by using a file management tool such as Explorer or Finder, the order of files may be changed or files may become unrecognizable.

●Data can be written or uploaded to the recorder eventhough the attribute of the recorder drive is shown as Read-only by the operating system of the PC.

●As the noise may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder, unplug the earphone and remote controller when you connect the recorder to a PC.

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Contents DM-20 DM-10 Table of Contents Using the Recorder as a Reader / Writer General Precautions Safe and Proper UsageCase BatteriesAC Adapter Recording time*3 Main FeaturesMain features of the Digital Voice Recorder Main features of the Digital Music Player Playback time*5Identification of Parts Remote Controller Microphone Character Information displayInserting Batteries Using the mode switch, choose between Voice or Music option Using the AC AdapterSwitching Between Voice Recorder Music Player Setting Time/Date TIME&DATE Set the hourSet the minute Set the yearChanging the Time/Date Installing Software Be sure to confirm the following before installationAuthorizing the start of file copying Installing DSS PlayerInstallation Language Selection dialog box opens Installing Windows Media Player Install Acrobat ReaderInstalling the Device Driver Installing SoftwareSelect where to install DSS Player for Mac Completing setupRecording Press the Folder button toChoose a folder Press the REC button to start RecordingRecording functions RecordingPause Recording PauseSetup screen Press and hold the Menu button forSecond or longer Press the FF or REW button untilAdjust the start/stop actuation level Recording with External Microphone Stereo microphone ME50S optionalRecording Modes REC Mode Press the FF or REW button to choose from HQ, SP and LPMicrophone Sensitivity MIC Sense Press and hold the Menu button for 1 second or longerRecord/play indicator lamp glows Green PlayingPress the Play button to start Playback Can choose between 0 toOperation How to CancelPlaying Repeat Playback Press the Repeat button briefly atPress the Repeat button briefly Again at the position you wantRepeat Playback Press the Menu button again to Noise Cancel Function Choose a noise cancel level Setting an Index Mark Index MarksLocating an Index Mark Clearing an Index MarkMenu List Voice mode Press and hold the Menu button for 1 second or longerUsing DSS Player Software Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PCSearch by Key word Using Online HelpSearch by Contents Connecting to Your PC Connecting to your PC using the USB cableDisconnecting from Your PC Click On the task barScreen. Click Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device-Drive It will read Stop USB Disk-Drive forPlace the recorder on the cradle Connecting to your PC using the cradleConnecting to Your PC Remove the recorder from the cradle Running DSS Player Right clickStart Windows Icon in the System Tray in the lower right-hand cornerRunning DSS Player Copyright and copyright protection feature DRM Using the Recorder as a Music PlayerUsing Windows Media Player Using Windows Media Player Windows Media Audio License and Distribution AgreementWindow Names Windows Media Player Copying Music from CD Select the destination folder Click the Copy button of Quick Access boxTransferring Music File to the Recorder Music Playback Press the Folder button to choose a folderPlayback Functions Music PlaybackVarious Playback Features Explanation Display indicatorEqualizer Repeat and Random PlayPress the Play button to register your setting Increasing the WOW effect WOW EffectPress the FF or REW button to select the bass effect level Menu List Music mode Press the Erase button ErasingErasing One File at a Time Erase All Files from a Folder ErasingPress the Erase button for Seconds or longer ALL ERASE? flashes on the display forErasing Hold Running state when Hold is setRemember to reset the Hold switch when using the recorder Using the Recorder as a Reader/Writer Start Windows Connecting the recorder to your PCOpen the Explorer or Finder window Copy the dataAlarm Message List MessageMeaning ExplanationMessage Meaning Explanation Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause ActionSpecifications Specifications Technical Assistance And Support