ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS
DM-20 DM-10
VOICE & MUSIC
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder
1 Getting Started
Table of Contents
2 When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder
3 Managing Files on Your PC
6 Using the Recorder as a Reader / Writer
4 Using the Recorder as a Music Player
5 Feature Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player
7 Other Information
Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause irreparable damage
General Precautions
Safe and Proper Usage
Avoid strong vibrations or shocks
AC Adapter
Never use any battery with a torn or cracked outer cover
Batteries
In case
Main Features
Main features of the Digital Voice Recorder
Recording time*3
Main features of the Digital Music Player
Playback time*5
Main Features
Battery cover
3 Record/Play indicator lamp
Power jack
Mode VOICE/MUSIC switch
0 HOLD switch EAR jack
Remote Controller Microphone
7 STOP button 8 REC Record button/ REC indicator lamp 9 Clip
1 Battery indicator 2 VCVA Variable Control Voice Actuator indicator
Inserting Batteries
1 Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open
3 Close the battery cover completely Replacing batteries
2 Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the correct polarity
Use only the correct power supply voltage as indicated on the adapter
Using the AC Adapter
Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player
Using the mode switch, choose between VOICE or MUSIC option
2 Set the minute
Setting Time/Date TIME&DATE
1 Set the hour
3 Set the year
5 Set the date
Changing the Time/Date
4 Set the month
6 Press the STOP button to close the menu
Operating Environment
Basic Operating Environment of DSS Player, Windows Media Player
Applications included with “Voice & Music DM Series Utility Software”
Installing Software
Be sure to confirm the following before installation
Installing Software
4 The installation Language Selection dialog box opens
Installing Software
3 Enter “D\setup.exe” in the Open field and click OK
2 Click the Start button and select Run
Installing the Device Driver
Installing Windows Media Player
Install Acrobat Reader
14 Customize the Installation Option
7 Completing setup
4 Click Continue when the DSS Player for Mac opening screen appears
6 Select where to install DSS Player for Mac
2 Double-click CD icon
1 Exit DSS Player and Windows Media Player
Uninstalling Software
4 A list of applications that have been installed is displayed
2 Select Control Panel from Start menu
3 Delete the Executable File
Uninstalling Software
1 Exit DSS Player
4 Delete the Driver File
1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder
When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder
Recording
2 Press the REC button to start recording
Pause Recording
Recording functions
Recording
Pause
Press and hold the MENU button for
ON Will start recording in VCVA mode
OFF Will resume recording in normal mode
1 second or longer
Press the REC button to start recording
Adjust the start/stop actuation level
Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator VCVA
Using the
Recording with External Microphone
Applicable external microphones Remote controller microphone MR12
Noise-Cancellation microphone ME12 optional Dictation microphone
2 Connect to the jack on the recorder
Listening While Audio Is Recorded Recording Monitor
1 Make sure that the recorder has stopped
Press the PLAY button
Recording Modes REC MODE
4the setup screen
3Press the FF or REW button to choose from HQ, SP and LP
1 Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer
5 Press the PLAY button to complete the setup screen
Microphone Sensitivity MIC SENSE
2 Press the FF or REW button until “ MIC SENSE” flashes on the
3Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer
Recording From Another Audio Device
1Make sure that the recorder has 2 stopped
4Press the FF or REW button until “ EXT.INPUT” flashes on the
8 Press the STOP button to close the menu
7 Press the PLAY button to complete the setup screen
Recording From Another Audio Device
9 Press the REC button to start recording
Press the FOLDER button to
to select the proper sound volume
Playing
1choose folder
Operation
How to Cancel
Playing
Fast
Playback through earphone
When the earphone is used, the recorder speaker will be switched-off
Playing
choose between ON and OFF
5 the setup screen
Continuous Playback ALL PLAY
6 menu
2“BACK SPACE” flashes on the
the setup screen
Auto Backspace review BACK SPACE
4choose from “OFF”, “1 SEC SKIP”
Repeat Playback
4 Press the STOP button. Repeat Playback is cancelled
Repeat Playback
is playing
Noise Cancel Function
choose a noise cancel level
Press the MENU button again to
Locating an Index Mark
Setting an Index Mark
Index Marks
Clearing an Index Mark
If you will input characters using the
When you have finished setting the
4The file comment setup process begins
Assigning File Comments COMMENT
1 Press the DISPLAY button
LCD Display Information VOICE mode
While in stop or playback mode
1 File length
LCD Display Information VOICE mode
While in record mode
While recording in VCVA mode
1 Recording level meter
Menu List VOICE mode
Menu List VOICE mode
FOLDER NAME ALARM VCVA
Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer
Using DSS Player Software
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
Managing Files on Your PC
1 the Contents tab
Using Online Help
Search by Contents
Search by Key word
1 Release the HOLD switch
Connecting to Your PC
Connecting to your PC using the USB cable
Insert end A of the USB cable to
2 Disconnect the USB cable
Disconnecting from Your PC
2 When the Safe To Remove Hardware window appears, click OK
Click the
1 Insert end A of the USB cable to your PCs USB port or USB hub
Connecting to your PC using the cradle
Connecting to Your PC
2 Connect the end b of the USB cable to the cradle
Remove the recorder from the cradle
1 screen, then click Select startup application
Running DSS Player
Right click the
Select and click DSS Player
Macintosh
Running DSS Player
DSS Player for Mac does not have the automatic start function
2 Dictation Folder Window
Window Names DSS Player
1 Play Control Bar
3 Device Manager Window
Select the folder
Download Voice Files from the Recorder
Download Selected Files
2 Select the voice file
Download Voice Files from the Recorder
4 Download complete
Download Voice Files from the Recorder
Select the voice file
Play a Voice File
DM20 0004.dss
Play the voice file
4 Upload the voice file
Upload Voice Files to the Recorder
Select the folder to upload
Select the folder
5 Upload complete
Upload Voice Files to the Recorder
Enter the user ID in the Transfer User ID
Send Voice Files with E-mail
Changing User ID
window
Changing a folder name in the Voice Folder window
Changing a Folder Name
Editing File Comments
Changing a folder name in the Device window
Editing a Template
Copyright and copyright protection feature DRM
Using the Recorder as a Music Player
Using Windows Media Player
Using the Recorder as a Music Player
Using Windows Media Player
Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Audio License and Distribution Agreement
Window Names Windows Media Player
5 Click Copy Music of Quick Access box
2 From the Features taskbar, click the Copy from CD menu
3 Click Find Album Info of Quick Access box
Copying Music from CD
Transferring Music File to the Recorder
From Features taskbar, click Copy
6 Click the Copy button of Quick Access box
Connect the recorder to a PC and
5 Press the VOL + or VOL - button to select the proper sound volume
Music Playback
2 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder
Canceling Playback
Canceling Fast Forward
Canceling Fast Rewind
Playback Functions
Music Playback
Various Playback Features
Display indicator
Equalizer
“WOW EFFECT” will be displayed on the
4Press the PLAY button to register your setting
3Press the FF or REW button to select the surround effect level
screen P.76
Increasing the WOW effect WOW EFFECT
6 setting
5 The levels switch in the following rotation
Press the FF or REW button to select
Changing the User Equalizer USER EQ
2,4 5 setting
Will switch in this order
4 select the frequency band
select the equalizer level
sound. The default setting is 0 dB
Changing the User Equalizer USER EQ
level of your choice
Press the DISPLAY button
LCD Display Information MUSIC mode
While in Stop mode
1 File name
1 Name of music piece/artist name
While in Playback mode
LCD Display Information MUSIC mode
2 User equalizer/WOW
Changing Playback Order of Music File
1 Start DSS Player and connect the recorder
2 From Device window, select music A or B folder
Menu List MUSIC mode
Menu List MUSIC mode
Erasing
Features Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player
when “FILE ERASE?” is flashing
Erasing One File at a Time
1Press the FOLDER button to choose the folder you want to
Erase All Files from a Folder
Erasing
erase all files
An erased file cannot be restored
Erasing
2,4,6
5,78 2,4,6
Locking Files LOCK
2 Press the FF or REW button to choose the file you want to lock
4“ALARM” flashes on the display
Alarm Playback Function ALARM
the alarm sounds
1choose a folder
7 When you choose ON, the hour
Alarm Playback Function ALARM
complete the setup screen
indicator flashes
To enable alarm sound only
Press the FF or REW button to set
LCD Contrast Adjustment CONTRAST
2 “CONTRAST” flashes on the
the contrast level
“BACKLIGHT” flashes on the
5the setup screen
Backlight BACKLIGHT
3Press the PLAY button
5 the setup screen
System Sounds BEEP
2 “BEEP” flashes on the display
Press and hold the MENU button
3,5,7
3,5,7 8 2,4
Assigning Folder Names FOLDER NAME
4 Press the FF or REW button to choose the folder you want to name
Button
Recorder buttons that are used to input characters
Assigning Folder Names FOLDER NAME
Push
Symbols
Available characters
Type of Characters
8 Press the STOP button to close the menu
1play it
Moving Files Across Folders
Choose the file you want to move and
Press and hold the FOLDER button for
Hold
Running state when HOLD is set
Remember to reset the HOLD switch when using the recorder
Hold
4Press the FF or REW button to choose “START”
Formatting the Recorder FORMAT
“FORMAT” flashes on the display
6Press the FF or REW button again to choose “START”
“FORMAT DONE” displays when formatting ends
1 Start Windows 2 Connecting the recorder to your PC
Using the Recorder as a Reader/Writer
Using the Recorder as a Reader/Writer
3 Open the Explorer or Finder window
Meaning
Alarm Message List
Message
BATTERY LOW
ERROR
Alarm Message List
ERROR
Alarm Message List
Probable cause
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Troubleshooting
Noise-Cancellation microphone ME12 Dictation microphone
Specifications
Accessories optional
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger BU
Input power requirement
Common specifications
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery life Approx. 8 hours
External dimensions
Technical Assistance And Support
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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