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