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. EN 1 Table of Contents Table of Contents ....................................... 2 Safe and Proper Usage ............................. 4 General Precautions .................................. 4 3 Managing Files on Your PC Using DSS Player Software .................... 32 Using Online Help ................................... 33 Connecting to Your PC ............................ 34 Running DSS Player ................................ 38 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 ............................... 11 Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) ............ 12 Installing Software ................................... 14 4 Using the Recorder as a Music Player Using the Recorder as a Music Player .... 40 Using Windows Media Player .................. 40 Window Names (Windows Media Player) ................... 42 Copying Music from CD .......................... 43 Transferring Music File to the Recorder ..... 44 Music Playback ........................................ 45 Increasing the WOW effect (WOW EFFECT) ............................... 48 Menu List (MUSIC mode) ........................ 50 2 When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder Recording ................................................ 18 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) ...................... 20 Recording with External Microphone ...... 22 Recording Modes (REC MODE) ............. 23 Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE) ..... 24 Playing ..................................................... 25 Repeat Playback ...................................... 27 Noise Cancel Function ............................ 29 Index Marks ............................................. 30 Menu List (VOICE mode) ........................ 31 5 Feature Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Erasing ..................................................... 51 Hold .......................................................... 54 2 6 Using the Recorder as a Reader / Writer Using the Recorder as a Reader/Writer .................................... 55 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 7 Other Information Alarm Message List ................................. 56 Troubleshooting ....................................... 58 Accessories (optional) ............................. 59 Specifications .......................................... 59 Technical Assistance And Support ......... 61 3 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. Using the Online Manual When you install the DSS Player 2002 on your PC from the CD-ROM, you can use an online expanded version of this instruction manual, allowing you to learn more about the digital voice recorder. If the DSS Player is installed, click on the [Start] button, select [All Programs], then [ OLYMPUS DSS Player 2002], then click on [DM-20/10 ONLINE INSTRUCTIONS]. You can read more about the items listed below. Operating Environment ............................... Uninstalling Software .................................. Listening While Audio Is Recorded (Recording Monitor) .............................. Recording Sound Played Back by Another Device ................................ Continuous Playback (ALL PLAY) .............. Auto Backspace review (BACK SPACE) ..................................... Assigning File Comments (COMMENT) ......................................... LCD Display Information (VOICE mode) ...................................... Window Names (DSS Player) ..................... 14 19 26 29 34 35 40 41 52 Download Voice Files from the Recorder ............................................... Play a Voice File .......................................... Upload Voice Files to the Recorder ............ Send Voice Files with E-mail ....................... Changing User ID ........................................ Changing a Folder Name ............................ Editing File Comments ................................ Editing a Template ....................................... Changing the User Equalizer (USER EQ) ........................................... LCD Display Information (MUSIC mode) ...................................... Changing Playback Order of Music File ..... Locking Files (LOCK) .................................. Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) ............ LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST) ........................................ Backlight (BACKLIGHT) .............................. System Sounds (BEEP) .............................. Assigning Folder Names (FOLDER NAME) ................................. Moving Files Across Folders ....................... Formatting the Recorder (FORMAT) .......... 53 55 56 58 58 59 59 60 71 73 75 80 81 84 85 86 87 90 92 General Precautions G Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a closed automobile under direct sunlight or on the beach in the summer. G Do not store the recorder in places exposed to excessive moisture or dust. G Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the unit. G Do not place the recorder on top of or near electric appliances such as TVs or refrigerators. 4 G 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. G Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause irreparable damage. G Avoid strong vibrations or shocks. G Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit yourself. G Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart). G Keep the unit out of the reach of children. Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction, or during repair work. It is recommended to back up and save important content to other media such as a computer hard disk. 1 remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service. AC Adapter Warning · Do not attempt to disassemble, repair or modify the AC adapter in any way. · Keep foreign objects including water, metal, or flammable substances from getting inside the product. · Do not moisten the AC adapter or touch it with a wet hand. · Do not use the AC adapter 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 been dropped or otherwise damaged: · ... the AC adapter is dropped in water, or if water, metal flammable substances or other foreign objects get inside it: · ... you notice anything unusual when using the AC adapter such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a burning 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. Batteries Warning · Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or disassembled. · Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable batteries. · Never use any battery with a torn or cracked outer cover. · Keep batteries out of the reach of children. · If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor: 5 Main Features 1 Main Features G Dual function recorder as a Digital Voice Recorder and a Digital Music Player ( P.18,40). G Includes the Olympus DSS Player software and Windows Media Player ( P.14). G Includes a dual function Remote Controller and Microphone ( P.22).*1 G A Ear/Mic/Remote Controller Jack with switch-over depending on the application. G A USB connected Cradle for data download from the recorder to the PC ( P.34). G The recorder can also be used as a removable external memory reader/writer ( P.55). G The large LCD screen with backlight can be easily read even in the dark. G You may assign your own names to folders. Recording time*3 · DM-20 (128MB) SHQ mode : 4 hours 20 minutes HQ mode SP mode LP mode : 8 hours 45 minutes : 20 hours 55 minutes : 44 hours 45 minutes · DM-10 (64MB) SHQ mode : 2 hours 10 minutes HQ mode SP mode LP mode : 4 hours 20 minutes : 10 hours 25 minutes : 22 hours 20 minutes Main features of the Digital Voice Recorder G The recorder stores highly compressed DSS and WMA format voice messages in integrated flash memory.*2 G The recorder supports three recording modes, HQ (High Quality) mode, SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long Playback) mode. If a stereo microphone (optional) is used, you can enjoy recording in SHQ (Stereo High Quality) mode ( P.23). G The five folders can hold 199 files each, for the maximum of 995 recordings ( P.18). G You can input file comments.*4 G The recorder has a Noise Cancel Function ( P.29). G Recorded files may be moved from one folder to another. G You can insert or delete index marks ( P.30).*4 G The recorder has Fast Playback and Slow Playback functions to control playback speed ( P.26). G Comes with DSS Player software ( P.32). 6 Main features of the Digital Music Player G 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 IBM and PC/AT are the trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Apple, Macintosh, iMac, Mac, and PowerMac are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Adobe and Acrobat Reader are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated. WOW, SRS and Labs, Inc. symbol are trademarks of SRS 1 Main Features G Has built-in WOW ( P.48). G You can change the playback equalizer settings. *1: Depending on the product you purchased, the remote controller microphone may not be included. For the supplied components, see the descriptions on the package. *2: DSS format in SP and LP mode recording, and WMA format in SHQ and HQ mode recording. *3: Available recording time for one continuous file. Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made. (The displayed available recording time and recorded time are approximate indications.) *4: For WMA files, these functions are only available for files recorded with this recorder or the IC recorders from Olympus. *5: The total storage time will vary depending on the bit rate of each music file. WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. CORTOLOGIC is a registered trademark of Cortologic AG. Other product and brand names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. 7 Identification of Parts 1 Identification of Parts 1 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 # FOLDER/REPEAT button $ INDEX/EQ button % DISPLAY/MENU button ^ Display (LCD panel) & Strap hole * Power jack ( Battery cover ) Cradle attachment point - Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch = HOLD switch q Built-in speaker 8 Remote Controller Microphone 1 8 7 6 5 2 3 4 9 0 ! Display (LCD Panel) 5 1 2 3 4 6 7 8 9 0 1 Identification of Parts ! 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. 1 Battery indicator 2 VCVA (V ...