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