Olympus DM-1 User Manual

1VOICE&MUSICDM-1Thank you for purchasing the OlympusDigital Voice Recorder DM-1.Please read these instructions for information about usingthe prod

10Inserting Batteries1Set the POWER/LOCK switch to OFF.2Lightly press down on the arrow and slide thebattery cover open.3Insert two AAA alkaline batte

11Using the AC AdapterUsing the AC Adapter / Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music PlayerPlug the optional AC adapter (Olympus ModelA321 or A

12Bottom sideof SmartMediaprojecting fromthe slotInserting and Ejecting SmartMedia cards1Insert the SmartMedia in the correct direction.Push the Smart

13Ejecting SmartMedia cards1Set the POWER/LOCK switch toOFF.The display disappears.2Raise the SmartMedia ejectionswitch.······························

14Setting Time/DateIf you have set the time and date, information as to when an audio or a music file is recorded isstored automatically with that fil

15Setting Time/Date5Set the hour.1 Press the FF/+ button or REW/–button to set the hour.2 Press the PLAY button to accept thehour.6Set the minute.1 Pr

16Installing SoftwareInstalling Software1Insert Olympus Voice & Music DM-1Utility Software into the CD-ROMdrive.The installation program will star

17Installing Software9Select the software to install.Check the check box for the necessarysoftware, then click on <Next>.NoteIf the DSS Player a

18Installing SoftwareInstalling Software17Copy files.Wait until DSS Player is installed onyour PC, then click on <Finish>.18Install MusicMatch J

19Installing Software23Set the Install Option.If you would like to set up a specialenvironment to meet your needs, check<Custom>. If you don&apo

2● Do not leave the recorder in hot, humidlocations such as inside a closedautomobile under direct sunlight or onthe beach in the summer.● Do not stor

20Installing SoftwareInstalling Software26Select a program menu folder.You may change the program menufolder to another one, such as [StartUp]. To acc

21RecordingThe recorder provides three folders, A, B, and C, and each message recorded in a folder issaved as a Digital Speech Standard (DSS) file. Th

22VOICEListening While Audio Is Recorded(Recording Monitor)Insert the earphone into the earphone jack tomonitor what is being recorded. (The volumeis

23VOICEMicrophone SensitivityMENUINDEX/EQRECSTOPERASEMICSENSCONF DICTUsing the MICSENS switch, choosebetween the CONF and DICT positions.CONF : High-s

24VOICE62,43,51MENUINDEX/EQRECSTOPERASE1Press the MENU button.The menu opens (→ P.33).2Press the FF/+ or REW/– buttonto open the VCVA setup screen.3Pr

25VOICE78MENUINDEX/EQRECSTOPERASE7Press the REC button to startrecording.When the sound volume is lower than thepreset pause sound level, recordingaut

26VOICERecording Modes1Press the MENU button.“REC MODE” will be displayed on thescreen (→ P.33).2Press the PLAY button.The recording mode setup proces

27VOICEIndex MarksIndex MarksIndex marks can be incorporated into a file during recording or playback to make it easy to locateinteresting information

28VOICEPlayingPlaying1Press the FOLDER button tochoose a folder.2Press the FF/+ or REW/– button tochoose the file that you want toplay*.The time and d

29VOICEPlayingPlayback FunctionsSkip a File While Playing ItPress the FF/+ button while playing a file.➥The recorder skips to the beginning of thenext

3AC AdapterWarning• Do not attempt to disassemble, repair ormodify the AC adapter in any way.• Keep foreign objects including water,metal, or flammabl

30VOICEErasingErasingErasing One File at a TimeA selected file can be erased from a folder.1Press the FOLDER button tochoose a folder.2Press the FF/+

31VOICEErasingErase All Files from a FolderAll files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files (→ P.32).1Press the FOLDER butt

32VOICELocking FilesLocking Files1Press the FOLDER button tochoose a folder.2Press the FF/+ or REW/– button tochoose the file you want to lock.3Press

33VOICEMenu List (VOICE MODE)Menu List (VOICE MODE)Notes• If you press the STOP button, the REC button, orthe MENU button during a menu setup operatio

34Using DSS PlayerBy connecting the DM-1 to your PC, you will be able to use DSS Player in the following ways:• To play the voice files from your PC.•

35Using DSS Player1Once the Online Help screenappears, click on the Contentstab.2Double-click on the icon of thedesired topic heading.The title

36Be sure to finish installing DSS Player before connecting the DM-1. If you connect the DM-1before installing DSS Player, the “Add New Hardware Wizar

37Disconnecting from Your PCWith Windows 98/98 SE1Confirm that the record/play indicator lamp on the DM-1 is not flashing.Right-click on the Removable

38Running DSS Player1Start Windows.2Connecting the DM-1 to yourPC.For the connection procedure,refer to “Connecting to Your PC”(→P.36).3Click on the [

39About automatic startupBy connecting the DM-1 to your PC, you canautomatically start an application.If you have DSS Player installed, it will startu

4Main Features● The DM-1 provides digital voice recording function and also functions as a digital music playerfunction (→ P.11).● The DM-1 includes t

40Import Voice Files to Your PCImporting voice files to your PC from the DM-1 is called downloading. With DSS Player, there arethree ways to download

41Import Voice Files to Your PC3Download the voice file.From the [Download] menu, click on[Download Selected Files].4Download complete.Once the transm

42MUSICUsing the DM-1 as a Music Player/ Using MusicMatch JukeboxUsing the DM-1 as aMusic PlayerThe DM-1 can be used as a music playerto play MP3- or

43MUSICUsing MusicMatch JukeboxWindows Media Audio License and Distribution Agreement• You have acquired an item (“DM-1”) that includes software lice

44MUSICTransferring Music Files to the DM-11Start Windows.2Connecting the DM-1 to your PC.For the connection procedure, refer to “Connecting to Your P

45MUSICTransferring Music Files to the DM-16Transmission complete.Before disconnecting the DM-1 from your PC, refer to “Disconnecting from Your PC”(→P

46MUSICMusic PlaybackMusic Playback1Plug the earphone plug into theEARPHONE jack.2Press the FF/+ or REW/– button tochoose the music file that you want

47MUSICMusic PlaybackNotes• The bit rates for playback possible on the DM-1are 32 kbps to 160 kbps for both the MP3 and WMAformat.• When playing back

48MUSICVarious Playback FeaturesFunction ExplanationDisplay indicatorNormal play Will stop after all the tracks been played No indicationSingle music

49MUSICLocking Music Files71,3,54,62MENUINDEX/EQRECSTOPERASELocking Music Files1Press the FF/+ or REW/– button tochoose the music file you want tolock

5Table of ContentsGetting StartedWhen Using the DM-1 as a Voice RecorderUsing the DM-1 as a Music PlayerFeatures Common to the Voice Recorder and Musi

50MUSICIncreasing the WOW effectThe DM-1 has WOW, an audio processing technology that increases sound presence and bassquality. The level of the surro

51MUSIC765MENUINDEX/EQRECSTOPERASE5Press the FF/+ or REW/– button toselect the bass effect level.Will switch in this order.6Press the PLAY button to r

52MUSICMenu List (MUSIC MODE)Notes• If you press the STOP button, the REC button, orthe MENU button during a menu setup operation,the recorder will st

53MUSICAlarm Playback FunctionFeatures Common to the Voice Recorder and Music PlayerFeatures Common to the Voice Recorder and Music PlayerAlarm Playba

54Alarm Playback Function8Press the PLAY button tocomplete the setup process.The hour indicator flashes.When you choose OFF, the alarmplayback setup p

55Formatting SmartMediaFormatting SmartMedia1Press the MENU button.The menu opens (→ P.33,52).2Press the FF/+ or REW/– button toopen the FORMAT screen

56Never use any SmartMedia cardother than one that has beenformatted with this unit or with aCAMEDIA series Olympus digitalcamera.Other SmartMedia car

57Hold / ResetResetIf the display or the recorder acts strangely,lightly press the reset button in the batterycompartment with the tip of a ballpoint

58Alarm Message ListAlarm Message ListMeaningLow batterypowerWrite-protectedIncompatibleSmartMediaNo file for playingmusicSmartMediaejection errorFold

59TroubleshootingTroubleshootingProbable causeThe batteries are not loaded properly.The batteries are dead.The POWER/LOCK switch is set to OFF.If none

6Operating EnvironmentOperating EnvironmentPC RequirementsPC: IBM PC/AT compatible PCOperating System: Microsoft Windows 98/ 98SE/ Me /2000 Profession

60Probable causeThe POWER/LOCK switch is set to ON.The destination folder for downloading was other thanthe SmartMedia root folder.VOICE mode is activ

61Accessories (optional)SmartMedia cards of 4*, 8*, 16, 32, 64, and 128MB:M-4*/8*/16/32/64/128Olympus CAMEDIA digital camera series 3 V (3.3 V) SmartM

62SpecificationsFor the Digital Voice RecorderRecording formatDSS (Digital Speech Standard)Input level –70 dBvSampling frequencySP mode:12 kHzLP mode:

63Technical Assistance and SupportThe following are for only technical questions and support about OLYMPUS DSS player.◆ Technical Hotline Number in th

Declaration of ConformityModel Number: DM-1Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDERResponsible Party: OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.Address: 2 Corporate Center Drive,

7SmartMediaSmartMediaWhat is SmartMedia?SmartMedia is a type of removable IC memorycard. With more memory than a floppy disk,SmartMedia cards facilita

8Write-protect SmartMediaA write-protect seal (supplied with SmartMediacard) can be attached to a SmartMedia cardto guard against accidental recording

9Identification of Parts$ VOLUME control% Microphone jack*^ SmartMedia slot& Earphone jack* SmartMedia ejection switch( POWER/LOCK switch) MODE sw