VOICE & MUSIC DM-20 DM-10 INSTRUCTIONS EN INSTRUCTIONS FR MODE D’EMPLOI ES INSTRUCCIONES 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.
Table of Contents Table of Contents ....................................... 2 Safe and Proper Usage ............................. 4 General Precautions .................................. 4 1 Getting Started Main Features ............................................ 6 Identification of Parts ................................. 8 Inserting Batteries ................................... 10 Using the AC Adapter .............................. 11 Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player ...............
1 6 Using the Recorder as a Reader / Writer 2 Using the Recorder as a Reader/Writer .................................... 55 3 7 Other Information Alarm Message List ................................. 56 Troubleshooting ....................................... 58 Accessories (optional) ............................. 59 Specifications .......................................... 59 Technical Assistance And Support .........
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 yourself and others from personal injury or damage to property, it is essential that you always read the warnings and information provided.
● Avoid recording or playing back near cellular phones or other wireless equipment, as they may cause interference and noise. If you experience noise, move to another place, or move the recorder further away from such equipment. ● Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause irreparable damage. ● Avoid strong vibrations or shocks. ● Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit yourself. ● Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart).
Main Features ● Dual function recorder as a Digital Voice Recorder and a Digital Music Player (☞ P.18,40). 1 • DM-20 (128MB) SHQ mode : 4 hours 20 minutes Main Features ● Includes the Olympus DSS Player software and Windows Media Player (☞ P.14). HQ mode : 8 hours 45 minutes SP mode : 20 hours 55 minutes ● Includes a dual function Remote Controller and Microphone (☞ P.22).
IBM and PC/AT are the trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. ● Can play back music files in MP3 and WMA format. Playback time*5 Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. DM-20 (128 MB) : 100 to 340 minutes DM-10 (64 MB) : 50 to 170 minutes ● Has built-in WOW (☞ P.48). ● You can change the playback equalizer settings. *1: Depending on the product you purchased, the remote controller microphone may not be included.
Identification of Parts 1 1 Identification of Parts ^ % $ # @ 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 q - * & ! ) 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) button 9 VOL (+) button 0 VOL (–) button ! PC (USB) terminal @ ERASE button 8 = ( # FOLDER/REPEAT button $ INDEX/EQ button % DISPLAY/MENU button ^ Display (LCD panel) & Strap hole * Power jack ( Battery cover ) Cradle attachment point - Mo
Remote Controller Microphone Display (LCD Panel) 5 8 7 6 5 1 2 3 4 2 3 4 9 Identification of Parts 1 1 6 7 8 9 0 ! 0 ! 1 Built-in microphone 2 VOL (+) button 3 VOL (–) button 4 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 on the product you purchased, the remote controller microphone may not be included. For the supplied components, see the descriptions on the package.
Inserting Batteries 1 1 Inserting Batteries 2 3 1 2 3 Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open. Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the correct polarity. Close the battery cover completely. Replacing batteries The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries lose power. → → → When appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible. When the batteries are too weak, the recorder shuts down and “BATTERY LOW” appears on the display.
Using the AC Adapter This device can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player. Using the mode switch, choose between VOICE or MUSIC option. Warning • Always stop recording before connection or disconnection. • When the AC adapter is not in use, disconnect the power supply plug from the power outlet. • Use only the correct power supply voltage as indicated on the adapter. • Do not use the AC adapter when connecting the recorder to the USB port. VOICE : For recording or playing back voice files.
Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) If you have set the time and date, information as to when an audio file is recorded is stored automatically with that file. The time and date should be set to ease file management tasks. The time and date setting is also needed to perform the alarm playback function. 1 Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) 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.
Example: March 14, 2003 4 Set the date. 6 Press the STOP button to close the menu. 1 Press the FF button or REW button to set the date. 2 Press the PLAY button to accept the date. Set the month. .......................................................................... 1 Press the FF button or REW button to set the month. 2 Press the PLAY button to accept t h e month. Note If you press the STOP button during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to that point.
Installing Software 1 Installing Software Before you connect the recorder to your PC and use it, you must first install the utility software from the included Software CD. 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 data can be converted into music files and uploaded to the recorder. • Acrobat Reader is installed on your PC.
Windows The installation program will start automatically. Once the program starts, jump to step 4. If it does not, follow the procedures in steps 2 and 3. 2 3 4 5 Click the [Start] button and select [Run]. Installing DSS Player 6 Confirm your acceptance of the terms of the Licensing Agreement. 7 Register user information. 8 Select where to install DSS Player. Enter “D:\setup.exe” in the [Open] field and click [OK] . This is assuming the CD-ROM drive is D.
Installing Software Note 1 To change the program menu folder or installation folder, click [Back]. Installing Software 11 Copy files. Wait until DSS Player is installed on your PC, then click [Finish]. The screen returns to the opening screen automatically. If you would like to install Windows Media Player at this time, please select “Install Windows Media Player” and proceed to step 12 below. Installing Windows Media Player 12 13 16 14 Confirm acceptance of the terms of the Licensing Agreement.
Macintosh 4 5 Click [Continue] when the DSS Player for Mac opening screen appears. 6 Select where to install DSS Player for Mac. 1 Installing Software 1 2 3 Insert OLYMPUS Voice & Music DM Series Utility Software into the CDROM drive. Double-click CD icon. Double-click the desired language to select it. Double-click the following icon. (OS 9.x) DSS Player for Mac Installer (OS X) DSS Player (for Mac) Installer OS X 7 Completing setup. Installation has finished. Click [Quit].
When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder Recording 2 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 of recording; for example, Folder A might be used to store private information, while Folder B might be dedicated to holding business information. Up to 199 messages can be recorded per folder.
Recording Notes Recording functions Pause Recording Pause Press the REC button while recording. ➥ “REC PAUSE” will flash on the display. Resume Recording Press the REC button again. ➥ Recording will resume at the point of interruption. 2 Recording • A beep will sound when remaining recording time reaches 60 seconds, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds while recording. • “MEMORY FULL” or “FOLDER FULL” will be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is full.
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 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 playback, with no lulls or dead space, more efficient and convenient.
7 7 Press the REC button to start recording. When the sound volume is lower than the preset threshold sound level, recording automatically stops after 1 sec approximately, recording automatically pauses after approximately 1 second, and “STANDBY” flashes on the display. The record/play indicator lamp glows when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. 2 Adjust the start/stop actuation level 7 Press the FF or REW button to adjust the pause sound level during recording.
Recording with External Microphone To enhance sound quality during recording, use the Remote Controller Microphone or an optional external microphone. If a stereo microphone is used, recording in SHQ (Stereo High-Quality) mode is possible. Please note, when a microphone is connected to the jack on the recorder, the jack functional switch-over is made automatically. 2 Recording with External Microphone 1 2 Make sure that the recorder has stopped. Connect to the jack on the recorder.
Recording Modes (REC MODE) You can select from among three recording 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). 2,4 1 5 3 2 3 Press the PLAY button. 4 5 Press the PLAY button to complete the setup screen. “REC MODE” will be displayed on the screen (☞ P.31). The recording mode setup process begins.
Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE) Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. 2 Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE) 3,5 2,4 1 2 6 3 4 3,5 1 6 2,4 Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens (☞ P.31). Press the FF or REW button until “MIC SENSE” flashes on the display. Press the PLAY button. The microphone sensitivity setup process begins. Press the FF or REW button to choose between CONFERENCE and DICTATION.
Playing 4 Press the FOLDER button to choose folder. Press the FF or REW button to choose the file that you want to play. If you keep pressing the FF or REW button in stop mode, the recorder continuously skips to the beginnings of files. 3 2 Playing 5 3 2 1 2 Press the PLAY button to start playback. The record/play indicator lamp glows a green.
Playing Playback functions 2 Operation How to Cancel Playing Fast Playback (F.PLAY) Press the PLAY button once while playing a file.*1 ➥ The recorder plays back at approximately 50% faster than normal rate. Press the PLAY button 2 times while fast playing back. ➥ Playback returns to normal rate. Slow Playback (S.PLAY) Cue (CUE) Press the PLAY button once while fast playing back.*1 ➥ The recorder plays back at approximately 25% slower than normal rate. Hold the FF button while playing a file.
Repeat Playback This function enables repeated playback of 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 they are in the same folder. File playback begins. Press the REPEAT button briefly at the point you want to start Repeat Playback. “REPEAT END?” flashes until you designate the end point. 3 1 2 Choose the file for Repeat Playback, and press the PLAY button.
Repeat Playback 4 4 2 Repeat Playback is cancelled. You can use Fast Playback and Slow Playback functions, insert and delete index marks, and use the Noise Cancel function. Repeat Playback ....................................................................................................... Notes • If no end position is designated, the end of the file becomes automatically the end position.
Noise Cancel Function If recorded audio is difficult to understand because of noise, adjust the Noise Cancel setting level. Noise will be reduced in the file when its played back for better sound quality. 1 Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer while the file is playing. 1,2 2 Press the MENU button again to choose a noise cancel level. The levels switch in the following rotation, “OFF” “LOW” “HIGH”. 2 Noise Cancel Function Displays currently set Noise Cancel level.
Index Marks Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to provide and quick and easy way of keeping track of important sections in the file. Setting an Index Mark 2 Index Marks 1 Press the INDEX button during recording or playback to set an index mark. An index number appears on the display. 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.
Menu List (VOICE mode) Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. Selection from HQ, SP and LP modes. MIC SENSE Mic sense setting (☞P.24). Selection between CONFERENCE (high-sensitivity mode) and DICTATION (low-sensitivity mode). LOCK Locking files setting. Selection between ON (locked) and OFF (unlocked). BACK SPACE Back space setting. Selection from OFF, 1 SEC SKIP and 2 SEC SKIP. ALL PLAY Continuous playback setting. Selection between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled).
Managing Files on Your 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 the recorder.
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 the keyboard. (Macintosh) • While DSS Player is running, choose [DSS Player for Mac Help] from the [Help] menu. Search by Contents Double-click the heading.
Connecting to Your PC Be sure to finish installing DSS Player before connecting the recorder. Connecting to your PC using the USB cable 3 Connecting to Your PC 1 2 3 Release the HOLD switch. Insert end A of the USB cable to your PC's USB port or USB hub. Confirm that the recorder is not in use before attaching end b of the USB cable to the terminal port of the recorder. REMOTE “REMOTE” is displayed on recorder if the USB cable is connected.
Disconnecting from Your PC Windows 98/98 SE 1 2 Confirm that the record/play indicator lamp on the recorder is not flashing. Rightclick the Removable Disk icon in My Computer and select [Eject]. Disconnect the USB cable. 3 1 Click the on the task bar located at the lower-right corner of the screen. Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device-Drive]. It will read [Stop USB Disk-Drive] for Windows Me. The drive letter will differ depending on the computer being used.
Connecting to Your PC Macintosh 1 2 3 Move the icon of the recorder's drive displayed on desktop to trash box by drag and drop. Disconnect the USB cable. ................................................................................................................................................................. Notes Connecting to Your PC • NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed.
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 “Disconnecting from Your PC” (☞ P.35). Hold the cradle with your hand, and raise the recorder from the top end to remove it from the hook, as shown in the illustration.
Running DSS Player Windows By connecting the recorder to your PC, you can automatically start the application. Disabling automatic start 3 Running DSS Player 1 2 Right click the icon in the System Tray in the lower right-hand corner of the screen, then click Select startup application. Select and click [DSS Player 2002]. The check mark on [DSS Player 2002] disappears. For automatic start, select and click DSS Player to reinstate again. 2 Manual start 1 2 3 Start Windows.
Macintosh To start, open the “DSS Player for Mac” folder created upon installation and double-click the icon. 3 Running DSS Player ................................................................................................................................................................. Note DSS Player for Mac does not have the automatic start function.
Using the Recorder as a Music Player Using the Recorder as a Music Player The recorder supports music files in MP3 and WMA formats, which can be transferred from the PC to the corresponding music folder of the recorder. Using Windows Media Player Windows 4 Using the Recorder as a Music Player /Using Windows Media Player 40 By using Windows Media Player, music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped) (☞ P.
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, printed materials, and “online” or electronic documentation (“SOFTWARE”) are protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties, as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties.
Window Names (Windows Media Player) 2 1 4 Window Names (Windows Media Player) 42 7 8 9 3 4 56 ! 1 2 3 4 Features taskbar Quick Access box Play button Stop button 5 6 7 8 0 Previous button Next button Seek slider Rewind button 9 FastFoword button 0 Volume slider ! Mute button
Copying Music from CD Windows 1 2 3 Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive and start Windows Media Player. 4 5 Put a check mark on the music file that you want to copy. From the Features taskbar, click the [Copy from CD] menu. Click [Find Album Info] of Quick Access box. If Internet connectivity is available, CD information is searched. Files copied to a PC are stored in WMA format. Music files copied are categorized by artist, album, genre, etc. and added to the play list.
Transferring Music File to the Recorder Windows 1 2 3 4 Connect the recorder to a PC and start Windows Media Player. From Features taskbar, click [Copy to CD or Drive]. Select the play list to be transferred to the recorder and put the check marks on the music file that you want to transfer. Transferring Music File to the Recorder The order of music pieces can be changed by Drag & Drop of the music file in the play list displayed.
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. 5 2 3 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. 1 2 Press the FF or REW button to choose the music file that you want to play. The filename and the length of the music track a will be displayed. If you hold the FF or REW, files are skipped b continuously.
Music Playback Notes 4 Music Playback • The proper bit rate for playback on the recorder are 32 kbps to 160 kbps for both the MP3 and WMA format. • It is possible to play back files with different bit rates (converting the bit rate within one file); however, the displayed time may not be accurate. • When using the earphones, do NOT set the volume too high. Listening at very high volume may lead to hearing loss.
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. • If no action is taken within 2 seconds after the EQ button is pressed, the display will revert to the normal indication. Repeat and Random Play Function Explanation Display indicator Normal play Will stop after all the tracks been played.
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 (TruBass) may be individually adjusted through three levels of processing or turned off. Surround effect (SRS 3D): Increases the sound-expansion effect and sound clarity. Bass effect (TruBass): Enriches the low sounds.
5 6 5 7 6 7 Press the FF or REW button to select the bass effect level. The levels switch in the following rotation, “OFF” “LOW” “MIDDLE” “HIGH”. Tr u B a s s Press the PLAY button to save your setting. Press the STOP button to close the menu. If you wish to set other menus, press and hold the PLAY button for more than 1 second without pressing the STOP button. 6 7 5 .......................................................................................................
Menu List (MUSIC mode) Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. WOW EFFECT USER EQ 4 Register your equalizer settings. LOCK Locking files setting. Selection between ON (locked) and OFF (unlocked). TIME&DATE Time/date setting. In order of hour, minute, year, month and day (☞ P.12). Menu List (MUSIC mode) FORMAT LCD contrast adjustment. Adjust the level from 1 to 12. BEEP System sounds setting. Selection between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled). BACKLIGHT Backlight setting.
Features Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Erasing Erasing One File at a Time A selected file can be erased from a folder. 1 2 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. Press the FF or REW button to choose the file you want to erase. a a File to be erased 2 3,4 Press the ERASE button once more when “FILE ERASE?” is flashing. Erasing 1 4 5 “FILE ERASE?” flashes on the display for approximately 8 seconds. The display changes to "FILE ERASE!" and erasing will start.
Erasing Erase All Files from a Folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files. 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose the folder you want to erase all files. a a Folder from which to erase files 1 5 2,3 Erasing 2 Press the ERASE button for 3 seconds or longer. 3 Press the ERASE button once more when “ALL ERASE?” is flashing. “ALL ERASE?” flashes on the display for approximately 8 seconds. The display changes to “ALL ERASE!” and erasing will start.
Notes • An erased file cannot be restored. • If 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/removal are not permissible, whether or not the battery is set in the recorder.
Hold Setting the HOLD switch to the HOLD position. If you set the recorder to HOLD status by sliding the HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow, the current conditions will be preserved, and all buttons and switches except the HOLD switch will be disabled. This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket. Remember to reset the HOLD switch when using the recorder.
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 98/ 98SE. Example: Copying Data from PC to Recroder using Explorer or Finder Start Windows. Connecting the recorder to your PC.
Alarm Message List Message Meaning Explanation Action BATTERY LOW Battery power is getting low. LOCK ON Low battery power Erase-locked Tried to delete a locked file. Replace with new batteries (☞ P.10). Unlock the file. INDEX FULL Index full INDEX CAN’T BE ENTERED File not supporting index The file is full of index marks (maximum of 16 marks). Tried to incorporate WMA file index marks into the music files or the files not recorded with the recorder.
Message Meaning Explanation Action NO FILE No file Select another folder. FORMAT ERROR Formatting error No files were found in the folder. There was an error while formatting the recorder's memory. SAME FILE Same named file Change the file name. SYSTEM ERROR System error Tried to create or store a file that has same name as a file in the folder. System error detected in the recorder. Reformat the memory. This is a mulfunction.
Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Nothing appears on the display The batteries are not loaded properly. The batteries are dead. Verify polarity is correct. Replace with new batteries (☞ P.10). The recorder is in HOLD mode. Release the recorder from HOLD (☞ P.54). Release the recorder from HOLD (☞ P.54). Won’t start The recorder is in HOLD mode. Unable to record The batteries are dead. Low remaining internal flash memory. Replace with new batteries (☞ P.10).
Accessories (optional) Stereo Microphone: ME50S To create stereo recodings in WMA format with clear sound and reduced noise. Noise-Cancellation microphone: ME12 (Dictation microphone) Used to get crisp recordings of your own voice by reducing the effects of ambient noise. AC adapter: A321 (US and Canada) or A322 (Europe except U.K.) Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger: BU400 Charger for AA batteries (1 to 4) or 1 to 2 AAA batteries.
Specifications 7 Specifications 60 For the Digital Music Player Common specifications 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 + 5mW (at load of 32 Ω) Alkaline battery life Approx. 10 hours Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery life Approx.
Technical Assistance And Support The following are 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 distec@olympus.
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