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    VOICE & MUSIC DM-20 DM-10 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. Keep the instructions handy for future reference. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that
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    of Parts 8 Inserting Batteries 10 Using the AC Adapter 11 Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player 11 Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE 12 Operating Environment 14 Installing Software 15 Uninstalling Software 19 2 When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder Recording 21 Using the
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    66 Increasing the WOW effect (WOW EFFECT 69 Changing the User Equalizer (USER EQ 71 LCD Display Information (MUSIC mode 73 Changing Playback Order of Music File .... 75 Menu List (MUSIC mode 76 5 Feature Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Erasing 77 Locking Files (LOCK 80 Alarm
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    Safe and Proper Usage Before using your new recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly. Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. To protect
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    burn yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service. AC Adapter Warning • Do not attempt to disassemble, in the vicinityof flammable gas (including gasoline, benzine and lacquer thinner). In case • ... the internal parts of the AC adapter are exposed because it has
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    1 Dual function recorder as a Digital Voice Recorder and a Digital Music Player ( P.21,61). Main Features Includes the Olympus DSS Player software and Windows Media Player ( P.15). Includes a dual function Remote Controller and Microphone ( P.25).*1 A Ear/Mic/Remote Controller Jack with
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    of the Digital Music Player Can play back music files in MP3 and WMA format. Playback time*5 DM-20 (128 MB) : 100 to 340 minutes DM-10 (64 MB) : 50 to 170 minutes Has built-in WOW ( P.69). You can change the playback equalizer settings ( P.71). *1: Depending on the product you purchased, the remote
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    # 8 - 9 0 @ ! ) ( & * 1 EAR/MIC/REMOTE jack 2 Built-in microphone 3 Record/Play indicator lamp 4 REC (Record) button 5 STOP button 6 PLAY button 7 FF (Fast Forward) button hole * Power jack ( Battery cover ) Cradle attachment point - Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch = HOLD switch q Built-in speaker
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    . 1 Battery indicator 2 VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator 3 WOW indicator 4 Alarm indicator 5 Microphone sensitivity display 6 Record mode indicator 7 Erase lock indicator 8 Repeat, Random play indicator 9 Current file number 0 Total number of recorded files in the folder ! Character
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    on the display changes as the batteries are too weak, the recorder shuts down and "BATTERY Olympus can be used for the recorder ( P.98). ...Notes • Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. Unloading the batteries while the recorder to reset the time when you load fresh batteries (
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    back voice files. MUSIC : For listening to music files. Meaning of icons in this manual Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder. Set the mode switch to MUSIC before operating the recorder. Convenient features that can be used with both the Voice Recorder and Music Player. 11
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    MENU button (switching the data displayed) STOP button (Exits the menu) FF/REW button (alters a choice) When the remote controller microphone is connected, buttons with the same names as those on the recorder work analogously. 12 1 Set the hour. 1 Press the FF button or REW button to set the hour
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    6 Press the STOP button to close the menu. Note If you press the STOP button during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to that point. Changing the Time/Date 3 1 Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P.43,76). 1 2 2 Press the
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    PC: Operating System: RAM: Hard drive space: Drive: Display: USB port: Audio I/O terminals: iMac/ iBook/ Power Mac G3, G4/PowerBook G3 (The computer must support a standard USB port.) Mac OS 9.0/9.1/9.2/10.1/10.2 16 MB or more 5 MB or more (Additional disk space is needed to store voice and music
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    PC and use it, you must first install the utility software from the included Software CD. 1 Installing Software Applications included with "Voice & Music DM Series Utility Software" • DSS Player: Recorded voice files can be downloaded to the PC for complete file management and playback solution
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    CD-ROM drive is D. 4 The installation Language Selection dialog box opens. Click the desired language to select it. 5 Select the necessary software, when the OLYMPUS Voice & Music DM Series Utility Software opening screen appears. Installing DSS Player 6 Confirm your acceptance of the terms of
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    connect the recorder to your PC for the first time after installing DSS Player, the recorder's driver will be installed automatically. If the driver is installed properly, DSS Player will start automatically. (For details about operation for DSS Player see pages from P.52) Installing Software 17
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    Software 1 Macintosh 1 Insert OLYMPUS Voice & Music DM Series Utility Software into the CD- ROM drive. Installing Software 2 Double-click CD icon. Double-click the desired language to select it. 3 Double-click the following icon. (OS 9.x) DSS Player for Mac Installer (OS X) DSS Player
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    that have been installed is displayed. Select the software you would like to uninstall/remove. 5 Click [Change/Remove]. 7 When the [Maintenance Complete] screen is displayed, click [Finish] to complete uninstalling. Note The voice files and music files you made are stored in the [MESSAGE
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    [DSS 10USB Shim] [DSS 1USB Driver] [DSS 1USB Shim] [DSS FSUSB Driver] [DSS FSUSB Shim] [DSS USB Driver] [DSS USB Shim] 5 Delete the Help File. Delete the [DSS Player for Mac Help] file in the following location. System Folder : Help Note The voice files and music files you made are stored in the
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    When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder Recording The recorder provides five folders, A, B, C, D and E, and each message recorded in a folder is saved as a Digital Speech Standard (DSS) file or a Windows Media Audio (WMA) file. These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind
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    , and 10 seconds while recording. 2 • "MEMORY FULL" or "FOLDER FULL" will be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is full. Delete any unnecessary files before recording any further ( P.77) or transfer voice files to your computer using DSS Player Software ( P.53). Recording functions
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    threshold volume level, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops below the threshold level. The VCVA feature help extend recording time and conserve memory by turning off recording during silent periods. This helps make the
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    controller is connected, the REC indicator lamp on the remote controller lights up but the record/play indicator lamp on the recorder will be switched off. Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) Adjust the start/stop actuation level 7 Press the FF or REW button to adjust the pause
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    with External Microphone 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
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    hear the sound being recorded through the earphone. ...Notes • Recording cannot be monitored during recording with an external microphone. • Recording level cannot be controlled using the volume button. • When recording using the the remote controller microphone, recording cannot be monitored even
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    modes: HQ (High Quality) mode, SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long Playback) mode. If an optional stereo microphone is used, the only possible recording mode is SHQ (Stereo High Quality). 2 1 Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. 2,4 5 "REC MODE" will be displayed on the
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    for dictation. 5 Press the PLAY button to complete the setup screen. 6 Press the STOP button to close the menu. ...Notes • If you want to record clear or noise-free dictation, select DICTATION mode and place the microphone 3 to 4 inches from the source. • If the ambient (background) noise is too
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    back by another device with a connecting cord. Recording From Another Audio Device 2 EAR 1 Make sure that the recorder has stopped. 2 Connect the recorder to the earphone jack on the other device 2 with a connecting cord. For recording monaural sound, use the optional connecting cord, KA232
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    a connecting cord to the jack on the recorder. Otherwise, the input setting may be disabled. • Disconnecting the connecting cord or switching off the recorder cancels the external input setting and resets it to the automatic switching mode. To record sound using the connecting cord, follow the
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    continuously skips to the beginnings of files. Playing 3 Press the PLAY button to start playback. The record/play indicator lamp glows green. a a Current playback time b b Total recording time of the file being played 3 5 4 Press the VOL (+) or VOL (-) button to select the proper
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    button. ➥ Replays at the original speed. Review (REVIEW) Hold the REW button while playing a file. ➥ The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of and playback starts at the original speed. *1: As in normal playback, operations such as playback stop, file cueing, and index mark ( P.39)
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    , the external speaker or earphone may not work. When you record the playback sound with another recording device, connect the EAR jack on the remote controller and the microphone jack on the other recording device. You can listen to audio playback through the earphone connected to the jack
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    Continuous Playback (ALL PLAY) When a file finishes playing back, the next file is played without stopping until it reaches the last file in the folder. 2 3,5 2,4 1 Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. 6 The menu opens ( P.43). 2 Press the FF or REW button until "ALL PLAY"
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    for 1 second or longer. 3,5 6 The menu opens ( P.43). 2 Press the FF or REW button until "BACK SPACE" flashes on the 2 7 2,4 display. Auto Backspace review (BACK SPACE) 3 Press the PLAY button. The Back Space setup process begins. 4 Press the FF or REW button to choose from "OFF", "1 SEC
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    ?" flashes until you designate the end point. 3 Press the REPEAT button briefly again at the position you want Repeat Playback to end. The recorder repeatedly plays back the section between the start and the end positions until you cancel Repeat Playback. If continuous playback is set to ON
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    4 Press the STOP button. Repeat Playback is cancelled. 4 You can use Fast Playback and Slow Playback functions, insert and delete index marks, and use the Noise Cancel function. 2 ... Repeat Playback Notes • If no end position is designated, the end of the file becomes automatically the end
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    OFF" "LOW" "HIGH". If the display is already set to Noise Cancel, start from step 2. Change the Noise Cancel level within 8 seconds, otherwise the level is set at the displayed level and the functions. • If Noise Cancel is used for files recorder in SHQ, the files will be played in monaural mode. 38
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    . Setting an Index Mark 1 Press the INDEX button during recording or playback to set an index 2 mark. An index number appears on the display. Index Marks 1 4 2 Locating a locked file ( P.80). • In case of WMA files, index marks can only be placed in files recorded with Olympus recorders. 39
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    to 100 characters can be added to each recorded file. Comments and other file information such as date and time can help identify recordings without having to playback. 2 4,6 1,3 close the menu. ...Note In case of WMA files, file comments can only be added to files recorded with Olympus recorders.
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    LCD Display Information (VOICE mode) LCD Display Information (VOICE mode) The LCD screen on the recorder can display 6 different format of information by pressing the DISPLAY button. This help review and confirm different recorder settings and file information. 1 1 Press the DISPLAY button. The
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    level graphically and the remaining time available for recording in count-down mode. LCD Display Information (VOICE mode) 2 Remaining memory bars Displays the remaining time available for recording in bar mode and countdown mode. While recording in VCVA mode Displays 1 and 2 alternately. 1 VCVA
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    ) and OFF (unlocked). Menu List (VOICE mode) BACK SPACE ALL PLAY TIME&DATE Back space setting ( P.35). Selection MUSIC mode. • If you press the STOP button or the REC button, during a menu setup operation, the recorder will stop and apply the items that were set to that point. • The recorder
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    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
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    [All Programs], then [Olympus DSS Player 2002], then click [Help]. • While DSS Player is running, choose [Contents] from the [Help] menu. • While DSS Player is running, press [ ... Note For more information on menus and operations, refer to Online Help. You will be able to use Online Help after DSS
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    cable is connected. REMOTE Windows When the recorder is connected and "My Computer" is opened, a removable disk drive is displayed. If "Add New Hardware Wizard" appears, cancel the wizard by pressing the [Cancel] button and then install DSS Player. Macintosh If the recorder is connected to Mac
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    Windows 98/98 SE 1 Confirm that the record/play indicator lamp on the recorder is not flashing. Rightclick the Removable Disk corner of the screen. Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device-Drive]. It will read [Stop USB Disk-Drive] for 1 Windows Me. The drive letter will differ depending
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    the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed. • Refer to the user's manual for your PC regarding the USB all the way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly. • Release the HOLD switch. Connecting to Your PC Connecting to
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    2 While pushing down the top of the recorder, set the recorder on the cradle. In this case, make sure that concavity on the rear of the recorder fits convexity of the cradle. "REMOTE" is displayed on recorder if the USB cable is connected. Remove the recorder from the cradle 3 Follow step 1 in "
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    ] disappears. For automatic start, select and click DSS Player to reinstate again. Running DSS Player Manual start 1 Start Windows. 2 3 2 Click the [Start] button, select [All Programs], then [Olympus DSS Player 2002]. 3 Click [Olympus DSS Player 2002]. 2 ...Notes • You can not run more than
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    Running DSS Player Macintosh To start, open the "DSS Player for Mac" folder created upon installation and double-click the icon. 3 ...Note DSS Player for Mac does not have the automatic start function. 51
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    Player) Window Names (DSS Player) 1 2 3 3 1 (Windows) 2 3 * Main screen displayed when DSS Player is started 4 (Macintosh) 4 1 Play Control Bar Control buttons to play and stop voice the folders in the recorder. 4 Voice File List Box Will display the voice files in the folder selected in 2 and 3.
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    the Recorder There are 3 download options to transfer voice files from the recorder to the PC: • Download Selected Files Download one or several voice files to your PC. • Download Folders Download all the voice files in one folder. • Download All Click the icon and download all the voice files
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    will be stored in the download tray folder that corresponds to the folder in the recorder. (Example: A voice file downloaded from Folder A will be stored in download tray A on your PC.) • If a voice file already exists on your PC with the same name, date and time recorded, the new file will not
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    .dss Extension File number ...... A serial number automatically assigned by a Digital Voice Recorder. User ID ..... The name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder. The default name on the Digital Voice Recorder is "DM20" or "DM10". The user ID can be modified with DSS Player ( P.58). 55
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    file to upload from the Dictation Folder window. 3 2 Select the voice file. Select the voice file to upload from the Voice File List Box. 12 Upload Voice Files to the Recorder 3 Select the folder to upload. (Windows) From the [Download] menu select [Upload Files] or click the Upload icon. Once
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    the transmission screen closes before uploading is completed. You can also drag and drop files from the Voice File List Box to the Device Manager window. ...Note 3 NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed. Upload
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    www.olympusamerica.com/cpg_section/cpg_downloads.asp 3 http://cf.olympus-europa.com/consumer/voice/downloads/downloads.cfm Changing User ID Send Voice Files with E-mail/Changing User ID The user ID is used in file names that are recorded on a Digital Voice Recorder. 1 Enter the user ID in the
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    the Digital Voice Recorder is updated with the new folder names. Device Window folder names consist of a string of 12 or fewer single-byte alphanumeric characters. Changing a Folder Name/Editing File Comments Editing File Comments You can use a PC to create or edit file comments in DSS Player in
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    number of characters that can be entered is 8 characters for a folder name, and 20 characters for a comment. Editing a Template Transfer edited content to the recorder Save edited content Read saved content Delete edited content Load templates Transfer all comment Delete all changed Close
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    CD Macintosh Windows Media Player included with the recorder is for Windows only. Please use your favorite application software according to your use. Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM) By the Copyright Act, any voice/music files and music CDs downloaded from the Internet without
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    LICENSE AGREEMENT ("EULA"), DO NOT USE THE DM-20/10 OR COPY THE SOFTWARE. INSTEAD, PROMPTLY CONTACT OLYMPUS FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON RETURN OF THE UNUSED DM-20/10(S) FOR A REFUND. ANY USE OF THE SOFTWARE, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED 4 TO USE ON THE DM-20/10, WILL CONSTITUTE YOUR AGREEMENT TO THIS EULA
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    Window Names (Windows Media Player) 2 1 4 Window Names (Windows Media Player) 7 8 3 4 56 ! 0 1 Features taskbar 2 Quick Access box 3 Play button 4 Stop button 5 Previous button 6 Next button 7 Seek slider 8 Rewind button 9 9 FastFoword button 0 Volume slider ! Mute button 63
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    the CD-ROM drive and start Windows Media Player. 2 From the Features taskbar, click the [Copy from CD] menu. 3 Click [Find Album Info] of Quick Access box. If Internet connectivity is available, CD 4 information is searched. 4 Put a check mark on the music file that you want to copy. 5 Click
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    and start Windows Media Player. 2 From Features taskbar, click [Copy to CD or Drive]. 3 Select the play list to be transferred to the recorder and put the check marks on the music file that you want to transfer. The order of music pieces can be changed by Drag & Drop of the music file in the play
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    transferred from a PC. 2 folders can be conveniently used depending on the genre of music files. Music Playback 4 3 41 1 4 2 1 Insert the stereo earphone or remote controller into the jack on the recorder. If a remote controller is used, insert the 5 earphone into the EAR jack. 2 Press the
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    . • Up to 40 characters per track can be used to list title and artist name. Playback Functions Skip a Music File While Playing It Press the FF button while playing a music file. ➥ The recorder skips to the beginning of the next track and starts playing it. Press the REW button while playing
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    with playback stopped or is pressed during playback. → Normal play → Single music repeat play → All music repeat play Random play ← Random repeat play ← Music Playback Function Normal play Single music repeat play All music repeat play Random repeat play Random play Explanation Will stop after
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    Increasing the WOW effect (WOW EFFECT) The recorder has WOW, an audio processing technology that increases sound clarity and bass quality. The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) and the bass effect (
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    button. Tr u B a s s If you want to change the WOW level while listening to sound, press the MENU within 8 seconds during the WOW settings during playback, the recorder will revert to normal play. • "WOW" will will be weakened if the bit rate for any music file is less than 32 kbps. • Depending on
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    the User Equalizer (USER EQ) You can customize your own equalizer by changing the USER EQ settings. 1 Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu 3,5 1 Will switch in this order. 2,4 5 Press the PLAY button to save your setting. Changing the User Equalizer (USER EQ) 71
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    setting is 0 dB. 7 Press the PLAY button to select the level of your choice. To change the settings again, press the FF or REW button and repeat the procedure from step 4. 8 retained in memory even when you change the batteries or reset the recorder. 6 Changing the User Equalizer (USER EQ) 72
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    review and confirm different recorder settings and file information. 1 Press the DISPLAY button. The LCD display views will switch every time the DISPLAY button is pressed. While in Stop mode When pressing Display, the recorder will cycle through 1 to 4. If the number of characters of a music
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    through 1 to 3. If the number of characters of the name of a music piece/artist name is long and cannot displayed in a line, the name scrolls to the left. (Stop for 2 seconds and re-scroll are repeated after every turn.) 1 Name of music piece/artist name The name of music piece of the file/artist
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    Playback Order of Music File By using DSS Player, you can change the playback order of music files on the recorder. 1 Start DSS Player and connect the recorder. 2 From Device window, select music A or B folder. 3 Drag the music file in the file list to the desired position in the playback
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    OFF (disabled). Notes • Part of the menu is common with the VOICE mode. • If you press the STOP button or the REC button, during a menu setup operation, the recorder will stop and apply the items that were set to that point. • The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu
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    Features Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Erasing Erasing One File at a Time A selected file can be erased 4 Press the ERASE button once more when "FILE ERASE?" is flashing. The display changes to "FILE ERASE!" and erasing will start. 2 1 "ERASE DONE" is displayed when the file
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    seconds or longer. "ALL ERASE?" flashes on the display for approximately 8 seconds. 2,3 3 Press the ERASE button once more when "ALL ERASE?" is flashing. The display changes to "ALL ERASE!" and erasing will start. "ERASE DONE" is displayed when the files are erased. Locked files are reassigned file
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    the ERASE button is not pressed within the 8 seconds after "FILE ERASE?" or "ALL ERASE?" starts flashing, the recorder will revert to stop status. • Completion of erasing may take 10 seconds. Never do anything during this period because data may be corrupted. Battery removal and AC adapter setting
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    Locking Files (LOCK) Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased. Locked files are not erased when you choose to erase all files from a folder ( P.78). 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. 5,7 8 2 Press the FF or REW button to choose the file you want to lock.
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    Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre-set time. 5 2,4,6 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. 2 Press the FF or REW button to choose the file to be played when the alarm sounds. 3 Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second
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    Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) 7,9,11 8,10 5 7,9,11 7 Press the PLAY button to complete the setup screen. 12 indicator flashes. Press the FF or REW button to set the minute. 12 10 Press the PLAY button to accept the minute. 8,10 11 Press the STOP button to close 12 the menu. An alarm tone will
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    you wish to change the file for recorder begins to play the file associated with the alarm when you press any button. • The alarm playback setting is cleared if the selected file is erased. 5 • For the audio playback as an alarm, the selected file will play regardless of the mode (Voice/Music
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    LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST) If you find it difficult to read the display information due to lighting, temperature, or other conditions, you can adjust the contrast using this function to easily see the LCD display (display
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    display backlight is ON by default. The display will lit for about 10 seconds when a button on the recorder is pressed. The backlight feature can be turned off from the menu. 1 Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. 3,5 6 The menu opens ( P.
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    System Sounds (BEEP) The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may be turned off. 1 Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( P.43,
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    Assigning Folder Names (FOLDER NAME) The 5 folders on the recorder (Folder A to Folder E) can be easily renamed. The folder name is limited to 12 characters each. Frequentlly used names such as "dictation (DICT.)", "meeting (MEETING)"
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    Assigning Folder Names (FOLDER NAME) Recorder buttons that are used to input characters Button INDEX button is pressed, the displayed character group (example: Uppercase, lowercase, template, symbols) will change, and you can then press the FF or REW buttons to select characters. 2 Every time the
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    =u =v=w=x=y=z Numerics 1=2=3 =4=5=6=7=8 =9=0 Symbols A comment cannot be entered in a music file. 5 7 When you have finished setting the folder name, press and display. • You can use a PC to easily change the folder names on the recorder ( P.59). Assigning Folder Names (FOLDER NAME) 89
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    Moving Files Across Folders A recorded file can be transferred from one folder to another. The file is added at the end of file transfer process is aborted if you press the STOP button or leave the recorder idle for 8 seconds. • Files cannot be moved between the voice folder and music folder. 90
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    a bag or pocket. Remember to reset the HOLD switch when using the recorder. Running state when HOLD is set 1: State of the recorder, 2: HOLD of the recorder, 3: HOLD of the remote controller, 4: Button operation on the recorder, 5: Button operation on remote controller 1 2 3 4 5 On Not The
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    will be deleted. If you have important files that you want to save, connect the recorder to a computer and transfer those files from the recorder to the computer before formatting the device. * Date and time settings will not be cleared, so you won't need to set them again. ** Locked files will
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    , the data will be destroyed. • Never format the recorder from a PC. • After formatting, the first file name is 0001. • When the recorder is formatted, all the stored data, including locked files, are erased. • Once the recorder is formatted, the music files with DRM may not be transferred to
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    as a Reader/Writer Using the Recorder as a Reader/Writer With the recorder connected to your PC, you can download data from the memory to your PC and upload data stored on your PC to the memory. • You will need to install the Olympus DSS Player Software if you are using Windows 98/ 98SE. Example
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    INDEX CAN'T BE ENTERED File not supporting index Tried to incorporate WMA file index marks into the music files or the files not recorded with the recorder. You can incorporate index marks into the voice files recorded with the recorder or IC recorders from Olympus only. FOLDER FULL Folder full
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    or store a file that has same name as a file in the folder. System error detected in the recorder. Action Select another folder. Reformat the memory ( P.92). Change the file name. This is a mulfunction. Contact the place of purchase or Olympus Service Center for repair. 7 Alarm Message List 96
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    batteries are dead. Replace with new batteries ( P.10). Unable to record Low remaining internal flash memory. Erase unnecessary files ( P.77). The maximum number of files has been reached. Check another folder. MUSIC mode is active. Switch to VOICE mode ( P.11). No playback tone The earphone
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    adapter to connect 2.5 mm mini- plug devices such as microphone to the recorder 3.5 mm mini-jack. * Use this accessory with the PA3 plug adapter. Specifications For the Digital Voice Recorder Recording format DSS (Digital Speech Standard) WMA (Windows Media Audio) Input level -70 dBv Sampling
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    For the Digital Music Player Compatible data format WMA, MP3 format Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Frequency band 20 to 20,000 Hz Playback time DM-20 (128 MB) 100 to 340 minutes DM-10 (64 MB) 50 to 170 minutes (Time may vary depending on the bit rate of the music data.) Maximum headphone output 5mW +
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    contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only. Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada [email protected] Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00 available for
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    of Conformity Model Number: DM-20, DM-10 Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive, Melville, NY 11747-3157, U.S.A. Telephone Number: 800-622-6372 This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to
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VOICE & MUSIC
DM-20
DM-10
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus
Digital Voice Recorder.
Please read these instructions for information
about using the product correctly and safely.
Keep the instructions handy for future reference.
To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that
you test the record function and volume before use.
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