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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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    Your PC Using DSS Player Software 44 Using Online Help 45 Connecting to Your PC 46 Running DSS Player 50 Window Names (DSS Player 52 Download Voice Files from the Recorder 53 Play a Voice File 55 Upload Voice Files to the Recorder ........ 56 Send Voice Files with E-mail 58 Changing User ID
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    a Music Player Using the Recorder as a Music Player ... 61 Using Windows Media Player 61 Window Names (Windows Media Player 63 Copying Music from CD 64 Transferring Music File to the Recorder .... 65 Music Playback 66 Increasing the WOW effect (WOW EFFECT 69 Changing the User Equalizer (USER EQ
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    using your new recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly. Keep this manual another place, or move the recorder further away from such equipment. > Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction,
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    odor: 1 do not touch any of the exposed parts; 2 immediately disconnect the power supply plug from the power outlet, and; 3 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing. Continued use of the AC adapter under these circumstances could result in electric shock, fire or injury. 5
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    Main Features 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
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    Main features 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
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    ) ( & * 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 8 REW (Rewind Strap hole * Power jack ( Battery cover ) Cradle attachment point - Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch = HOLD switch q Built-in speaker
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    FF (Fast Forward) button 5 REW (Rewind) button 6 PLAY button 7 STOP button 8 REC (Record) button/ REC indicator lamp 9 Clip 0 HOLD switch ! EAR jack Depending VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator 3 WOW indicator 4 Alarm indicator 5 Microphone sensitivity display 6 Record mode indicator 7
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    The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries lose power. → 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 is in use may corrupt the file. If you are recording
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    to play back the voice data being recorded. Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player 1 This device can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player. Using the AC Adapter/Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player Warning • Always stop recording before connection or
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    P.81). The hour indicator will flash automatically when you load batteries before using the recorder for the first time, or after the recorder hasn't been used for a long time. Proceed from step 1. PLAY button FF/REW button STOP button PLAY button (accepts a choice and moves on to the next item
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    the date. 2 Press the PLAY button to accept the date. 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
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    installing DSS Player: space: 10MB or more For installing Windows Media Player: 50MB or more (Additional disk space is needed to store voice and music 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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    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. • Windows Media Player: Music
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    the 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
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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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    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 (for Mac) Installer OS
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    Windows 1 Exit DSS Player and Windows Media Player. 2 Select [Control Panel] from [Start] menu. 3 Click [Add/Remove programs] in the control panel window. 4 A list of applications that have been installed is displayed. Select the software you would like to uninstall/remove. 5 Click [Change
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    [DSS 10USB Driver] [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
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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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    the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops
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    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 sound level
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    ) (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
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    the recorder has stopped. 2 Connect the earphone to the jack on the recorder. After recording is started, you can 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
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    ) mode. If an optional stereo microphone is used, the only possible recording mode is SHQ (Stereo High Quality). 2 recording mode setup process begins. 3 Press the FF or REW button to choose from HQ, SP and LP. 4 Press the PLAY button to complete the setup screen. 2,4 5 5 Press the STOP
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    : Low-sensitivity mode suited 2,4 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
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    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 ( P.98
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    button to complete the setup screen. 8 Press the STOP button to close the menu. 9 Press the REC button to start recording. When set to STEREO INPUT, the recorder starts recording in SHQ mode. When set to MONAURAL INPUT, it starts recording in the specified recording mode...Notes • Be sure to set the
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    . 3 4 2 Press the FF or REW button to choose the file that you want to play. 2 2 If you keep pressing the FF or REW button in stop mode, the recorder continuously skips to the beginnings of files. Playing 3 Press the PLAY button to start playback. The
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    recorder recorder ➥ The recorder stops when it Review (REVIEW) Hold the REW button while playing a file. ➥ The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of the file. Continue pressing the REW button to proceed with the review as playback stop, file cueing in stop mode, the recorder
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    loose may result. • When playing back through the earphone, sounds can be heard from either side of the earphone even for monaural recorded files. 2 • When you use an external speaker or an Playing earphone with built-in volume, connect it to the EAR jack on the remote controller. If you
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    ) 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 6 2,4 5 Press the PLAY button to complete the setup screen. 6 Press the STOP button to close the menu. ...Note After the last file in the folder plays, "
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    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. 5 Press the PLAY button to complete the setup screen. 6 Press the STOP button to close the menu. 7 Press the REW button while the file
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    part of the file being played. If the continuous playback function is used together, two or more files can be repeatedly replayed as long as 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
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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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    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 "LOW" or "HIGH", you cannot use the Fast Playback and Slow Playback functions. • If Noise Cancel is used for files recorder in SHQ, the files will be played
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    Marks 1 4 2 Locating an Index Mark 2 Hold the FF or REW button while playing a file. The recorder stops for 1 second when it reaches the index mark. Clearing an Index Mark 3 Locate the index mark you case of WMA files, index marks can only be placed in files recorded with Olympus recorders. 39
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    If you will input characters using the recorder, see step 6 of "Assigning Folder Names" ( P.87). 7 If you will input characters using a computer, see " Press the STOP button to 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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    unlocked). Menu List (VOICE mode) BACK SPACE ALL day ( P.12). FORMAT Recorder formatting ( P.92). CONTRAST 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 will stop
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    PC to the recorder. • Change the order of the music files stored in the recorder. 3 Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Using DSS Player Software When you are downloading a file from the recorder or uploading a file to the recorder, do not remove the USB cable even if the screen
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    Using Online Help To open Online Help, you have the following options. (Windows) • Click the [Start] button, select [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 [F1] on
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    is displayed on recorder if the USB 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
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    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 on the computer being used. 2 When the Safe To Remove Hardware window appears, click [OK]. 3 Disconnect the USB cable. 47
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    the HOLD switch. Connecting to Your PC Connecting to your PC using the cradle Place the recorder on the cradle 2 1 Insert end A of the USB cable to your PC's USB port or USB hub. 1 2 Connect the end b of the USB cable to the cradle. 3 Make sure that the recorder is off, and place it in the
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    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 "Disconnecting
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    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 one DSS Player program or multiple copies of the same program simultaneously. • If you connect the recorder before installing
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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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    screen displayed when DSS Player is started 4 (Macintosh) 4 1 Play Control Bar Control buttons to play and stop voice files. 2 Dictation Folder Window Will display the directory structure of the DSS, WMA, WAVE (W indows only) and AIFF (Macintosh only)-format files stored on your PC's hard disk. 52
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    Device Manager window, select the folder that contains the voice file you would like to download. The illustration shows that Folder A has been 1 selected. Download Voice Files from the Recorder 2 Select the voice file. Select the voice file you would like to download from the Voice File List
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    Download Voice Files from the Recorder 3 Download the voice file. (Windows) From the [Download] menu, click [Download Selected Files]. (Macintosh) From the [Tools] menu, click [Download Selected Files]. 3 3 4 Download complete. Do not disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator LED
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    0004.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
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    Files to the Recorder DSS Player has a feature to enable you to upload DSS-format voice files from your PC to the recorder. 1 Select the folder. Select the folder that contains the voice file to upload from the Dictation Folder window. 3 2 Select the voice file. Select the voice file to upload
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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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    ://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 [Transfer User ID] window. (Windows) From the [Download] menu
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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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    You can edit folder name and file comment templates in DSS Player in the [Edit & Upload Templates] window and transfer them to the recorder. Templates downloaded from the recorder can also be edited. (Windows) Select [Edit & Upload Templates] from [Download] to open the [Edit and Upload Template
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    4 Internet Music 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
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    Using Windows Media Player Windows Media Audio License and Distribution Agreement • You have acquired an item ("DM-20/10") that includes software licensed by OLYMPUS from Microsoft Licensing Inc. or its affiliates ("MS"). Those installed software products of MS origin, as well as associated media,
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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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    CD into 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
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    a PC 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
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    Music Playback The recorder has 2 music folders; music A and music B, to store music files 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.
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    will be in mono, not stereo. • 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
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    Music Playback Various Playback Features Equalizer The equalizer mode is selected in the following order each time the EQ (equalizer) button is pressed. → FLAT → ROCK → POP→ JAZZ → USER You can set/create your own equalizer preferences using the user equalizer (USER EQ) function ( P.71). • If no
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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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    1 second without pressing the STOP button. Tr u B a s s If you want to change the WOW level while listening 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
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    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 opens ( P.76). 3,5 2 Press the FF or REW button to open the user equalizer setup screen. 2,4 3 Press the PLAY button. Select the frequency band. 4 4 Press
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    button and repeat the procedure from step 4. 8 Press the STOP button to close the menu. ... Notes 8 • The USER EQ default setting is FLAT. • Your USER EQ settings will be 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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    LCD Display Information (MUSIC mode) The LCD screen on the recorder can display 4 different format of information by pressing the DISPLAY button. This help review and confirm different recorder settings and file information. 1 Press the DISPLAY button. The LCD display views will switch every time
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    piece being replayed/artist name b Music length of the file being replayed b 4 2 User equalizer/WOW Title/artist name of the file and user equalizer (USER EQ)/WOW setup information are displayed. c Current USER EQ setting c d Current WOW setting d { { 3 File format/bit rate Title/artist name of
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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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    the FF button FORMAT Recorder formatting ( P.92). or REW button. Menu List (MUSIC mode) CONTRAST LCD 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
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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 Erasing { 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
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    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 numbers in
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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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    it from being erased. OFF: Unlocks the file and allows it to be 1 erased. 7 Press the PLAY button to complete the setup screen. 8 Press the STOP button to close the menu. 80
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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 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 sound at
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    alarm playback setting is cleared. • If you wish to change the file for alarm play, first turn the alarm settings "OFF", then make any desired new alarm settings. • The alarm will sound for 5 minutes and then stop. • If the recorder is in use at the scheduled time, the alarm will sound after
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    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 the PLAY button to complete the setup screen. 6 Press the STOP button to close the menu. LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST) 84
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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 ) 3,5 6 5 Press the PLAY button to complete the setup screen. 1 2,4 6 Press the STOP button to close the menu. 85
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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 6 5 Press the PLAY button to complete the setup screen. 2,4 6 Press the STOP button to close the menu. ... Note If the alarm playback function has been set,
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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)" and "schedule (SCHEDULE)" are pre-set in a template. 3,5,7 2,4
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    Assigning Folder Names (FOLDER NAME) Recorder buttons that are used to input characters Button Push PLAY 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
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    be entered in a music file. 5 7 STOP button to close the menu. ...Notes • The folder naming process ends automatically when the twelfth character is set. • If you input more than 12 characters, "OVER-FLOW" appears on the display. • You can use a PC to easily change the folder names on the recorder
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    Moving Files Across Folders A recorded file can be transferred from one folder to another. The file is added at to it. • The 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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    On Off Running If HOLD is applied during playback Normal operation. If the recorder (recording), operation is disabled with the stops after button operation, the playback (recording) state unchanged.*2 display goes out 20 seconds later. Off On Normal operation Button operation on the remote
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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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    so, 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
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    Using the Recorder 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
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    into the voice files recorded with 7 the recorder or IC recorders from Olympus only. Alarm Message List MEMORY ERROR Error in the internal flash memory Error in the internal memory. This is a malfunction, so go to the store where you purchased the recorder or an Olympus service station for
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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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    is being used. AC adapter Use the Olympus A321 (for US, Canada) or A322 (for Europe except U.K) AC adapter (Optional). Cannot find the The destination folder for downloading was Copy the music file into the music A downloaded file other than the music A folder. folder. VOICE mode is active
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    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 frequency SHQ mode
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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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    2772 http://www.olympus.com Declaration of Conformity Model Number: DM-20, DM-10 Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OLYMPUS AMERICA INC. HOME OR OFFICE USE This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set
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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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