Recording with External Microphone | IBM DM-20, DM-10 specification

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Recording with

External Microphone

Recording with External Microphone

To enhance sound quality during recording, use the Remote Controller Microphone or an optional external microphone. If a stereo microphone is used, recording in SHQ (Stereo High-Quality) mode is possible. Please note, when a microphone is connected to the jack on the recorder, the jack functional switch-over is made automatically.

1 Make sure that the recorder has stopped.

2 Connect to the jack on the recorder.

If an external microphone is connected to the jack on the recorder, the built-in microphone is disabled.

Applicable external microphones

● Remote controller microphone: MR12

MR12 contains a non-directional microphone. With a clip, you can attach the microphone on your jacket's pocket, etc. This microphone is used to record your voice or voices of people close to you.

● Noise-Cancellation microphone: ME12 (optional) (Dictation microphone)

This microphone is used to record your own voice while minimizing surrounding noise.

●Stereo microphone: ME50S (optional)

When using a stereo microphone, the recorder will switch-over to SHQ mode automatically and recording in WMA format, noise-free sound can be accomplished. Stereo recording is only possible in SHQ mode.

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Notes

• Do not insert or remove a microphone into or from the jack while recording.

• If an earphone is connected to the remote controller recording is not possible.

•If an earphone is connected to the remote controller EAR jack while recording, recording will stop automatically.

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IBM DM-20, DM-10 manual Recording with External Microphone, Stereo microphone ME50S optional

Contents

DM-20 DM-10 Table of Contents Using the Recorder as a Reader / Writer General Precautions Safe and Proper Usage AC Adapter BatteriesCase Main features of the Digital Voice Recorder Main FeaturesRecording time*3 Main features of the Digital Music Player Playback time*5 Identification of Parts Remote Controller Microphone Character Information display Inserting Batteries Switching Between Voice Recorder Music Player Using the AC AdapterUsing the mode switch, choose between Voice or Music option Set the minute Setting Time/Date TIME&DATESet the hour Set the year Changing the Time/Date Installing Software Be sure to confirm the following before installation Installation Language Selection dialog box opens Installing DSS PlayerAuthorizing the start of file copying Installing the Device Driver Installing Windows Media PlayerInstall Acrobat Reader Installing Software Select where to install DSS Player for Mac Completing setup Choose a folder RecordingPress the Folder button to Press the REC button to start Recording Pause Recording Recording functionsRecording Pause Second or longer Setup screenPress and hold the Menu button for Press the FF or REW button until Adjust the start/stop actuation level Recording with External Microphone Stereo microphone ME50S optional Recording Modes REC Mode Press the FF or REW button to choose from HQ, SP and LP Microphone Sensitivity MIC Sense Press and hold the Menu button for 1 second or longer Press the Play button to start Playback Record/play indicator lamp glows GreenPlaying Can choose between 0 to Playing How to CancelOperation Press the Repeat button briefly Repeat PlaybackPress the Repeat button briefly at Again at the position you want Repeat Playback Choose a noise cancel level Noise Cancel FunctionPress the Menu button again to Locating an Index Mark Setting an Index MarkIndex Marks Clearing an Index Mark Menu List Voice mode Press and hold the Menu button for 1 second or longer Using DSS Player Software Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Search by Contents Using Online HelpSearch by Key word Connecting to Your PC Connecting to your PC using the USB cable Screen. Click Safely Remove USB Mass Storage Device-Drive Disconnecting from Your PCClick On the task bar It will read Stop USB Disk-Drive for Connecting to Your PC Connecting to your PC using the cradlePlace the recorder on the cradle Remove the recorder from the cradle Start Windows Running DSS PlayerRight click Icon in the System Tray in the lower right-hand corner Running DSS Player Using Windows Media Player Using the Recorder as a Music PlayerCopyright and copyright protection feature DRM Using Windows Media Player Windows Media Audio License and Distribution Agreement Window Names Windows Media Player Copying Music from CD Transferring Music File to the Recorder Click the Copy button of Quick Access boxSelect the destination folder Music Playback Press the Folder button to choose a folder Playback Functions Music Playback Equalizer Various Playback FeaturesExplanation Display indicator Repeat and Random Play Press the Play button to register your setting Increasing the WOW effect WOW Effect Press the FF or REW button to select the bass effect level Menu List Music mode Erasing One File at a Time ErasingPress the Erase button Press the Erase button for Seconds or longer Erase All Files from a FolderErasing ALL ERASE? flashes on the display for Erasing Remember to reset the Hold switch when using the recorder Running state when Hold is setHold Open the Explorer or Finder window Using the Recorder as a Reader/WriterStart Windows Connecting the recorder to your PC Copy the data Meaning Alarm Message ListMessage Explanation Message Meaning Explanation Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Specifications Specifications Technical Assistance And Support