Olympus Dm-10 User Manual

1VOICE & MUSICDM-20DM-10Thank you for purchasing an OlympusDigital Voice Recorder.Please read these instructions for informationabout using the pr

101Inserting Batteries1Lightly press down on the arrow and slide thebattery cover open.2Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing thecorrect polari

1007Technical Assistance And SupportTechnical Assistance And SupportThe following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders

P2-2943-01“CE” mark indicates that thisproduct complies with theEuropean requirements forsafety, health, environment andcustomer protection.L’indicati

111Using the AC Adapter/Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music PlayerSwitching Betweenthe Voice Recorderand Music PlayerThis device can be us

121Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE)PLAY buttonSTOPbutton(Exits the menu)STOP buttonFF/REWbuttonFF/REWbutton(alters a choice)MENUbutton(switching thed

131Example: March 14, 20033M 14D 2003Y (Initial setting)↓14D 3M 2003Y↓2003Y 3M 14D4Set the month.1 Press the FF button or REW button toset the month.2

141Operating EnvironmentWindowsMacintoshIBM PC/AT compatible PCMicrosoft Windows 98/ 98SE/Me/ 2000 Professional/XPProfessional,Home EditionFor Windows

151Installing SoftwareBefore you connect the recorder to your PC and use it, you must first install the utility softwarefrom the included Software CD.

161Installing Software1Insert OLYMPUS Voice & Music DMSeries Utility Software into the CD-ROM drive.The installation program will startautomatical

171NoteTo change the program menu folder orinstallation folder, click [Back].11Copy files.Wait until DSS Player is installed onyour PC, then click [Fi

181Macintosh1Insert OLYMPUS Voice & Music DMSeries Utility Software into the CD-ROM drive.2Double-click CD icon.Double-click the desired language

191Uninstalling SoftwareTo uninstall any of the software component of the DM series Utility software installed on yourPC, follow the steps below.1Exit

2Table of ContentsTable of Contents ... 2Safe and Proper Usage ... 4General Precautions .

201Macintosh1Exit DSS Player.2Delete the Preferences File.Delete the[DSS Preference] file in thefollowing location.(OS 9.x)Macintosh HD : System Folde

212RecordingWhen Using the Recorder as a Voice RecorderThe recorder provides five folders, A, B, C, D and E, and each message recorded in a folder iss

222Recording functionsPause RecordingPausePress the REC button while recording.➥ “REC PAUSE” will flash on the display.Resume RecordingPress the REC b

232Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, thebuilt-in Va

2427Press the REC button to start recording.When the sound volume is lower than thepreset threshold sound level, recordingautomatically stops after 1

252To enhance sound quality during recording, use the Remote Controller Microphone or an optionalexternal microphone. If a stereo microphone is used,

262If you start recording after inserting the earphone into the jack on the recorder, you can hear thesound being recorded. The sound volume on the re

272You can select from among three recording modes: HQ (High Quality) mode, SP (StandardPlayback) mode and LP (Long Playback) mode.If an optional ster

282Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs.Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE)1Press and hold the MENU buttonfor 1 second or longe

292Recording From Another Audio DeviceThe recorder can record the sound played back by another device with a connecting cord.Recording From Another Au

312345674 Using the Recorder as aMusic PlayerUsing the Recorder as a Music Player ... 61Using Windows Media Player ... 61Window Names(Wi

3026Press the FF or REW button tochoose between “STEREO INPUT”and “MONAURAL INPUT”.Choose “STEREO INPUT” for the stereorecording.Choose “MONAURAL I

312Playing1Press the FOLDER button tochoose folder.2Press the FF or REW button tochoose the file that you want toplay.If you keep pressing the FF or R

322Playing*1: As in normal playback, operations such as playback stop, file cueing, and index mark (☞ P.39) insertion are possible in fastplayback and

332Playback through earphoneYou can listen to audio playback throughthe earphone connected to the jack on therecorder or the EAR jack on the remotecon

342When a file finishes playing back, the next file is played without stopping until it reaches the lastfile in the folder.Continuous Playback (ALL PL

352Auto Backspace review (BACK SPACE)If it is necessary to repeatedly listen to the last phrase, you can set the Auto Backspace functionfor either 1 o

362This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played. If the continuous playbackfunction is used together, two or more files ca

372444Press the STOP button.Repeat Playback is cancelled.You can use Fast Playback and Slow Playback functions, insertand delete index marks, and use

382If recorded audio is difficult to understand because of noise, adjust the Noise Cancel settinglevel. Noise will be reduced in the file when its pla

392Index MarksIndex marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to provide and quick and easyway of keeping track of important sections

4Safe and ProperUsageBefore using your new recorder, read thismanual carefully to ensure that you knowhow to operate it safely and correctly.Keep this

402Comments of up to 100 characters can be added to each recorded file. Comments and other fileinformation such as date and time can help identify rec

412LCD Display Information (VOICE mode)The LCD screen on the recorder can display 6 different format of information by pressing theDISPLAY button. Thi

422While in record modeDisplays 1 and 2 alternately.1 Recording level meterDisplays the sound input level graphically and the remaining time available

432REC MODEMIC SENSELOCKBACK SPACEALL PLAYTIME&DATEFORMATCONTRASTBEEPBACKLIGHTCOMMENTFOLDER NAMEALARMVCVAEXT.INPUTMenu List (VOICE mode)Selection

443Using DSS Player SoftwareUsing DSS Player SoftwareManaging Files on Your PCThe DSS Player Software can be used to do the following:• Playback voice

453Using Online HelpTo open Online Help, you have the following options.(Windows)• Click the [Start] button, select [All Programs], then [Olympus DSS

463Connecting to Your PCConnecting to your PC using the USBcable1Release the HOLD switch.2Insert end A of the USB cable toyour PC's USB port or U

473Connecting to Your PC1Confirm that the record/play indicator lamp on the recorder is not flashing. Right-click the Removable Disk icon in My Comput

483Connecting to Your PC...

493Connecting to Your PC2 While pushing down the top of the recorder, setthe recorder on the cradle. In this case, make surethat concavity on the rear

5BatteriesWarning• Batteries should never be exposed toflame, heated, short-circuited ordisassembled.• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline,lithium or

503Running DSS PlayerRunning DSS PlayerBy connecting the recorder to your PC, you can automatically start the application.Disabling automatic start1Ri

513Running DSS PlayerTo start, open the “DSS Player for Mac” folder created upon installation and double-click the icon...

523Window Names (DSS Player)Window Names (DSS Player)1 Play Control BarControl buttons to play and stop voice files.2 Dictation Folder WindowWill disp

533Download Voice Files from the RecorderThere are 3 download options to transfer voice files from the recorder to the PC:• Download Selected FilesDow

543Download Voice Files from the Recorder3Download the voice file.(Windows)From the [Download] menu, click[Download Selected Files].(Macintosh)From th

553Play a Voice File1Select the folder.Select the folder that contains thevoice file you would like to play.2Select the voice file.Select the voice fi

563DSS Player has a feature to enable you to upload DSS-format voice files from your PC to therecorder.Upload Voice Files to the Recorder1Select the f

5735Upload complete.Once the transmission screen closes and the record/play indicator lamp on the recorder isOFF, upload is completed.** In general, i

583Send Voice Files with E-mail/Changing User IDAudio files are stored in the Message folder on the hard disk. If you want to send a voice file byatta

593Changing a folder name in the Voice Folder window(Windows)You can change a folder name using the [Rename Folder] command from the [Edit] menu. Afol

61Main Features● Dual function recorder as a Digital VoiceRecorder and a Digital Music Player (☞P.21,61).● Includes the Olympus DSS Player softwareand

603Editing a TemplateYou can edit folder name and file comment templates in DSS Player in the [Edit & UploadTemplates] window and transfer them to

614Using the Recorder as a Music PlayerUsing the Recorder as a Music PlayerThe recorder supports music files in MP3 and WMA formats, which can be tran

624Using Windows Media PlayerUsing Windows Media PlayerWindows Media Audio License and Distribution Agreement• You have acquired an item (“DM-20/10”)

634Window Names (Windows Media Player)Window Names (Windows Media Player)1297834 56 ! 01 Features taskbar2 Quick Access box3 Play button4 Stop button5

644Copying Music from CD1Insert CD into the CD-ROM driveand start Windows Media Player.2From the Features taskbar, clickthe [Copy from CD] menu.3Click

654Transferring Music File to the RecorderTransferring Music File to the Recorder1Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player.2From Fea

664Music PlaybackMusic PlaybackThe recorder has 2 music folders; music A and music B, to store music files transferred from aPC. 2 folders can be conv

674Music PlaybackNotes• The proper bit rate for playback on the recorderare 32 kbps to 160 kbps for both the MP3 andWMA format.• It is possible to pla

684Various Playback FeaturesEqualizerThe equalizer mode is selected in the following order each time the EQ (equalizer) button ispressed.→ FLAT → ROCK

694Increasing the WOW effect (WOW EFFECT)The recorder has WOW, an audio processing technology that increases sound clarity and bassquality. The level

71Main features of the DigitalMusic Player● Can play back music files in MP3 and WMAformat.Playback time*5DM-20 (128 MB) : 100 to 340 minutesDM-10 (64

7045Press the FF or REW button to selectthe bass effect level.The levels switch in the following rotation,“OFF” “LOW” “MIDDLE” “HIGH”.6Press the PLAY

7141Press and hold the MENU buttonfor 1 second or longer.The menu opens (☞ P.76).2Press the FF or REW button to openthe user equalizer setup screen.3P

7246Press the FF or REW button toselect the equalizer level.You can select the equalizer level from–15 dB to 15dB in 1dB increments. Thehigher the dec

734The LCD screen on the recorder can display 4 different format of information by pressing theDISPLAY button. This help review and confirm different

744While in Playback modeIt will repeatedly cycle through 1 to 3. If the number of characters of the name of a musicpiece/artist name is long and cann

754Changing Playback Order of Music FileChanging Playback Order of Music File1Start DSS Player and connect therecorder.2From Device window, selectmusi

764Menu List (MUSIC mode)Menu List (MUSIC mode)WOW EFFECTUSER EQLOCKTIME&DATEFORMATCONTRASTBEEPBACKLIGHTFOLDER NAMEALARMSet the surround effect an

775ErasingFeatures Common to the Voice Recorder and Music PlayerErasing One File at a TimeA selected file can be erased from a folder.Erasing1Press th

785ErasingErasingErase All Files from a FolderAll files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files (☞ P.80).1Press the FOLDER b

795ErasingNotes• An erased file cannot be restored.• If the ERASE button is not pressed within the 8 seconds after “FILE ERASE?” or “ALL ERASE?” start

81Identification of Parts1 EAR/MIC/REMOTE jack2 Built-in microphone3 Record/Play indicator lamp4 REC (Record) button5 STOP button6 PLAY button7 FF (Fa

805Locking Files (LOCK)1Press the FOLDER button tochoose a folder.2Press the FF or REW button tochoose the file you want to lock.3Press and hold the M

815Alarm Playback Function (ALARM)Alarm Playback Function (ALARM)The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre-set time.1Pre

825Alarm Playback Function (ALARM)Alarm Playback Function (ALARM)7Press the PLAY button tocomplete the setup screen.When you choose ON, the hourindica

835To enable alarm sound onlyTo set an alarm without audio playback, setthe alarm while an empty folder is selected.• Start setting from step 3 (☞ P.8

845LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST)LCD Contrast Adjustment (CONTRAST)If you find it difficult to read the display information due to lighting, tempe

855Backlight (BACKLIGHT)The recorder display backlight is ON by default. The display will lit for about 10 seconds when abutton on the recorder is pre

8651Press and hold the MENU buttonfor 1 second or longer.The menu opens (☞ P.43,76).2Press the FF or REW button until“BEEP” flashes on the display.3Pr

8751Press and hold the MENU buttonfor 1 second or longer.The menu opens (☞ P.43,76).2Press the FF or REW button until“FOLDER NAME” flashes on thedispl

885Assigning Folder Names (FOLDER NAME)Assigning Folder Names (FOLDER NAME)Recorder buttons that are used to input charactersPushPress oncePress and h

895Folder nameinputFile commentinputAssigning Folder Names (FOLDER NAME)Available charactersActionDICT. = MEETING = MEMO = NOTE = IDEA = TO DO = REMI

91Identification of Parts1 Battery indicator2 VCVA (Variable Control VoiceActuator) indicator3 WOW indicator4 Alarm indicator5 Microphone sensitivity

905Moving Files Across Folders1Choose the file you want to move andplay it.2Press and hold the FOLDER button for 1second or longer while the file is p

915HoldHoldSetting the HOLD switch to the HOLD position.If you set the recorder to HOLD status by slidingthe HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow

925Formatting the Recorder (FORMAT)Formatting the Recorder (FORMAT)1Press and hold the MENU buttonfor 1 second or longer.The menu opens (☞ P.43,76).2P

935Formatting the Recorder (FORMAT)7Press the PLAY button again.Formatting begins and an indicator flasheson the display.“FORMAT DONE” displays when f

946Using the Recorder as a Reader/WriterUsing the Recorder as a Reader/WriterWith the recorder connected to your PC, you can download data from the me

957Alarm Message ListAlarm Message ListExplanationBattery power is getting low.Tried to delete a locked file.The file is full of index marks(maximum o

967ExplanationNo files were found in thefolder.There was an error whileformatting the recorder'smemory.Tried to create or store a filethat has sa

977TroubleshootingTroubleshootingProbable causeThe batteries are not loaded properly.The batteries are dead.The recorder is in HOLD mode.The recorder

987Accessories (optional)/SpecificationsAccessories(optional)Stereo Microphone: ME50STo create stereo recodings in WMA formatwith clear sound and redu

997SpecificationsFor the Digital Music PlayerCompatible data formatWMA, MP3 formatSampling frequency44.1 kHzFrequency band20 to 20,000 HzPlayback time