Page 2 - Table of Contents; Getting Started
2 Table of Contents Table of Contents ...................................... 2 Safe and Proper Usage ............................. 4 General Precautions .................................. 4 1 Getting Started Main Features ............................................ 6 Identification of Parts ..........
Page 4 - General Precautions; Avoid strong vibrations or shocks.
4 Safe and ProperUsage Before using your new recorder, read thismanual carefully to ensure that you knowhow to operate it safely and correctly.Keep this manual in an easily accessiblelocation for future reference. • The warning symbols indicate important s a f e t y r e l a t e d i n f o r m a t i o...
Page 5 - Batteries; AC Adapter; Warning
5 Batteries Warning • Batteries should never be exposed to f l a m e , h e a t e d , s h o r t - c i r c u i t e d o rdisassembled. • Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeablebatteries. • Never use any battery with a torn or cracked outer cover. • K e e p b a t t e r...
Page 8 - Identification of Parts
8 1 Identification of Parts 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/...
Page 10 - Close the battery cover completely.; Notes
10 1 Inserting Batteries 1 Lightly press down on the arrow and slide thebattery cover open. 2 Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing thecorrect polarity. 3 Close the battery cover completely. Replacing batteries The battery indicator on the display changes as the batterieslose power. 1 2 3 Whe...
Page 11 - VOICE; Using the AC Adapter; Meaning of icons in this manual
11 1 Using the AC Adapter/Switching Between the V oice Recorder and Music Player Switching Betweenthe Voice Recorderand Music Player This device can be used as a voice recorderor as a music player. Using the mode switch, choose between VOICE or MUSIC option. VOICE : For recording or playing back voi...
Page 13 - Changing the Time/Date; STOP
13 1 Example: March 14, 2003 3M 14D 2003Y (Initial setting) ↓ 14D 3M 2003Y ↓ 2003Y 3M 14D 4 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. Changing the Time/Date 5 Set the date. 1 Press the FF button or REW button to set the date. ...
Page 14 - Note; Basic Operating Environment of DSS Player, Windows Media Player
14 1 Operating Environment Windows Macintosh IBM PC/AT compatible PC Microsoft Windows 98/ 98SE/M e / 2 0 0 0 P r o f e s s i o n a l / X PProfessional,Home EditionFor Windows Media Player, theo p e r a t i n g s y s t e m m u s t b eWindows 98SE or later. Intel Pentium II class 333 MHzprocessor or ...
Page 15 - Be sure to confirm the following before installation:
15 1 Installing Software Before you connect the recorder to your PC and use it, you must first install the utility softwarefrom 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 compl...
Page 16 - Installing DSS Player
16 1 Installing Software 1 Insert OLYMPUS Voice & Music DMSeries Utility Software into the CD-ROM drive. T h e i n s t a l l a t i o n p r o g r a m w i l l s t a r tautomatically. Once the program starts,jump to step 4. If it does not, follow theprocedures in steps 2 and 3. 2 Click the [Start] ...
Page 17 - Select your Privacy Options.; Install Acrobat Reader; Install Acrobat Reader according; Installing the Device Driver; Connect the recorder to your PC,
17 1 Note To change the program menu folder orinstallation folder, click [Back]. 11 Copy files. Wait until DSS Player is installed onyour PC, then click [Finish].The screen returns to the openingscreen automatically. If you would like to install Windows MediaPlayer at this time, please select “Insta...
Page 19 - Uninstalling Software; Confirmation of Deleting the File.
19 1 Uninstalling Software To uninstall any of the software component of the DM series Utility software installed on yourPC, follow the steps below. 1 E x i t D S S P l a y e r a n d W i n d o w sMedia Player. 2 Select [Control Panel] from [Start]menu. 3 Click [Add/Remove programs] inthe control pan...
Page 20 - Delete the Preferences File.
20 1 Macintosh 1 Exit DSS Player. 2 Delete the Preferences File. Delete the[DSS Preference] file in thefollowing location.(OS 9.x)Macintosh HD : System Folder : Preferences(OS X)Macintosh HD : User : Library : Preferences 3 Delete the Executable File. Delete the [DSS Player for Mac] file in thelocat...
Page 21 - When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder; F O L D E R; R E C; Microphone
21 2 Recording When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder The recorder provides five folders, A, B, C, D and E, and each message recorded in a folder issaved as a Digital Speech Standard (DSS) file or a Windows Media Audio (WMA) file. These fivefolders can be selectively used to distinguish the kin...
Page 22 - Recording functions; Pause Recording
22 2 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 ofinterruption. Note The recorder will time out after 10 minutes whenleft in “REC PAUSE”. Re...
Page 23 - Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)
23 2 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, thebuilt-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops whenthe volume drops below the threshold level.The VCVA feature help...
Page 24 - REC; FF
24 2 7 Press the REC button to start recording. When the sound volume is lower than thep r e s e t t h r e s h o l d s o u n d l e v e l , r e c o r d i n gautomatically stops after 1 sec approximately,and “STANDBY” flashes on the display. Ther e c o r d / p l a y i n d i c a t o r l a m p g l o w s...
Page 25 - Make sure that the recorder has stopped.; Applicable external microphones
25 2 To enhance sound quality during recording, use the Remote Controller Microphone or an optionalexternal 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, thejack functional ...
Page 29 - Recording From Another Audio Device; MENU
29 2 Recording From Another Audio Device The recorder can record the sound played back by another device with a connecting cord. Recording From Another Audio Device 1 Make sure that the recorder hasstopped. 2 C o n n e c t t h e r e c o r d e r t o t h eearphone jack on the other devicewith a connec...
Page 31 - Playing
31 2 Playing 1 P r e s s t h e F O L D E R b u t t o n t o choose folder. 2 Press the FF or REW button to choose the file that you want toplay. If you keep pressing the FF or REW buttonin stop mode, the recorder continuouslyskips to the beginnings of files. 3 Press the PLAY button to start playback....
Page 33 - Playback through earphone
33 2 Playback through earphone You can listen to audio playback throughthe earphone connected to the jack on therecorder or the EAR jack on the remotecontroller. When the earphone is used, the recorderspeaker will be switched-off. Playing Notes • W h e n u s i n g e a r p h o n e , a d j u s t s o u...
Page 36 - PLAY
36 2 This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played. If the continuous playbackfunction is used together, two or more files can be repeatedly replayed as long as they are in thesame folder. Repeat Playback 1 Choose the file for Repeat Playback,and press the PLAY button. Fil...
Page 38 - Press and hold the
38 2 If recorded audio is difficult to understand because of noise, adjust the Noise Cancel settinglevel. Noise will be reduced in the file when its played back for better sound quality. Noise Cancel Function 1 Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer while the fileis playing. Displays ...
Page 39 - Setting an Index Mark; I N D E X; Locating an Index Mark; Clearing an Index Mark; ERASE
39 2 Index Marks Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to provide and quick and easyway of keeping track of important sections in the file. Setting an Index Mark 1 P r e s s t h e I N D E X b u t t o n d u r i n g recording or playback to set an indexmark. An index number ...
Page 41 - While in stop or playback mode; File length; Time stamp
41 2 LCD Display Information (VOICE mode) The LCD screen on the recorder can display 6 different format of information by pressing theDISPLAY button. This help review and confirm different recorder settings and file information. 1 Press the DISPLAY button. The LCD display views will switch every tim...
Page 42 - While in record mode; Recording level meter; While recording in VCVA mode; VCVA recording level meter
42 2 While in record mode Displays 1 and 2 alternately. 1 Recording level meter Displays the sound input level graphically and the remaining time available forrecording in count-down mode. 2 Remaining memory bars Displays the remaining time available for recording in bar mode and count-down mode. Wh...
Page 43 - REW
43 2 REC MODE MIC SENSE LOCK BACK SPACE ALL PLAY TIME&DATE FORMAT CONTRAST BEEP BACKLIGHT COMMENT FOLDER NAME ALARM VCVA EXT.INPUT Menu List (VOICE mode) Selection from HQ, SP and LP modes. Notes • Part of the menu is common with the MUSIC mode. • If you press the STOP button or the REC button, ...
Page 44 - Using DSS Player Software; Managing Files on Your PC; Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
44 3 Using DSS Player Software Using DSS Player Software Managing Files on Your PC 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 recor...
Page 45 - Search by Contents; icon of the desired topic; icon of the desired topic.; Search by Key word
45 3 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...
Page 46 - Release the; Connecting to Your PC
46 3 Connecting to Y our PC Connecting to your PC using the USBcable 1 Release the HOLD switch. 2 Insert end A of the USB cable toyour PC's USB port or USB hub. 3 Confirm that the recorder is not inuse before attaching end b of theUSB cable to the terminal port ofthe recorder. “REMOTE” is displayed ...
Page 47 - Disconnect the USB cable.; Disconnecting from Your PC; C l i c k t h e
47 3 Connecting to Y our PC 1 Confirm that the record/play indicator lamp on the recorder is not flashing. Right-click the Removable Disk icon in My Computer and select [Eject]. 2 Disconnect the USB cable. Windows Disconnecting from Your PC 1 C l i c k t h e o n t h e t a s k b a r located at the lo...
Page 48 - Connecting to your PC using the cradle; Place the recorder on the cradle
48 3 Connecting to Y our PC ................................................................................................................................................................. Notes • NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you do, the data w...
Page 49 - Remove the recorder from the cradle
49 3 Connecting to Y our PC 2 While pushing down the top of the recorder, setthe recorder on the cradle. In this case, make surethat concavity on the rear of the recorder fitsconvexity of the cradle. “REMOTE” is displayed on recorder if the USB cableis connected. Remove the recorder from the cradle ...
Page 50 - Running DSS Player; Disabling automatic start; Right click the; Manual start
50 3 Running DSS Player Running DSS Player By connecting the recorder to your PC, you can automatically start the application. Disabling automatic start 1 Right click the icon in the System Tray in the lower right-hand corner of the screen, then click Select startup application. 2 Select and click [...
Page 52 - Play Control Bar; Dictation Folder Window
52 3 Window Names (DSS Player) Window Names (DSS Player) 1 Play Control Bar Control buttons to play and stop voice files. 2 Dictation Folder Window Will display the directory structure of the DSS,W M A , W AV E ( W i n d o w s o n l y ) a n d A I F F(Macintosh only)-format files stored on yourPC's h...
Page 53 - Download Selected Files; Select the voice file.; Download Voice Files from the Recorder
53 3 Download V oice Files from the Recorder There are 3 download options to transfer voice files from the recorder to the PC: • Download Selected Files Download one or several voice files to your PC. • Download Folders Download all the voice files in one folder. • Download All Click the icon and do...
Page 54 - Download the voice file.
54 3 Download V oice Files from the Recorder 3 Download the voice file. (Windows)F r o m t h e [ D o w n l o a d ] m e n u , c l i c k[Download Selected Files].(Macintosh)From the [Tools] menu, click [DownloadSelected Files]. 4 Download complete. Do not disconnect the USB cable while therecord/play ...
Page 55 - Play a Voice File; File name
55 3 Play a Voice File 1 Select the folder. Select the folder that contains thevoice file you would like to play. 2 Select the voice file. Select the voice file to play from theVoice File List Box. 3 Play the voice file. Click the (play) button of the Play Control Bar. Play a V oice File Other playb...
Page 56 - Upload Voice Files to the Recorder
56 3 DSS Player has a feature to enable you to upload DSS-format voice files from your PC to therecorder. Upload Voice Files to the Recorder 1 Select the folder. Select the folder that contains the voicefile to upload from the Dictation Folderwindow. 2 Select the voice file. Select the voice file to...
Page 58 - Send Voice Files with E-mail
58 3 Send V oice Files with E-mail/Changing User ID Audio files are stored in the Message folder on the hard disk. If you want to send a voice file byattaching it to E-mail, select the file from the Message folder. The Message folder location can be found from the [Tools] menu, [Options], and then “...
Page 59 - Changing a Folder Name; Editing File Comments
59 3 Changing a folder name in the Voice Folder window (Windows)You can change a folder name using the [Rename Folder] command from the [Edit] menu. Afolder name can be up to 20 characters long and cannot use \ /:*?"<>|. (Macintosh)Choose the [Rename Folder] command from the [File] menu. C...
Page 60 - Editing a Template
60 3 Editing a Template You can edit folder name and file comment templates in DSS Player in the [Edit & UploadTemplates] window and transfer them to the recorder. Templates downloaded from the recordercan also be edited. (Windows)Select [Edit & Upload Templates] from [Download] to open the ...
Page 61 - Using the Recorder as a Music Player; Using Windows Media Player; Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
61 4 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 thePC to the corresponding music folder of the recorder. Using Windows Media Player Windows Macintosh By using W indows Media Player,...
Page 65 - Transferring Music File to the Recorder; Select the destination folder.
65 4 T ransferring Music File to the Recorder Transferring Music File to the Recorder 1 Connect the recorder to a PC andstart Windows Media Player. 2 From Features taskbar, click [Copyto CD or Drive]. 3 Select the play list to be transferredto the recorder and put the checkmarks on the music file th...
Page 67 - Playback Functions
67 4 Music Playback Notes • The proper bit rate for playback on the recorder are 32kbps to 160kbps for both the MP3 and WMAformat. • 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 ...
Page 68 - Various Playback Features
68 4 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 action is ...
Page 73 - DISPLAY; While in Stop mode
73 4 The LCD screen on the recorder can display 4 different format of information by pressing theDISPLAY 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 the DISPLAY button is pressed. Whil...
Page 74 - While in Playback mode; Name of music piece/artist name
74 4 While in Playback mode It will repeatedly cycle through 1 to 3 . If the number of characters of the name of a music piece/artist name is long and cannot displayed in a line, the name scrolls to the left. (Stop for 2seconds and re-scroll are repeated after every turn.) LCD Display Information (M...
Page 75 - Changing Playback Order of Music File
75 4 Changing Playback Order of Music File Changing Playback Order of Music File 1 Start DSS Player and connect therecorder. 2 F r o m D e v i c e w i n d o w , s e l e c tmusic A or B folder. 3 Drag the music file in the file listto the desired position in theplayback order. You can also highlight ...
Page 77 - Features Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player; Erasing One File at a Time
77 5 Erasing Features Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Erasing One File at a Time A selected file can be erased from a folder. Erasing 1 P r e s s t h e F O L D E R b u t t o n t o choose a folder. 2 Press the FF or REW button to choose the file you want to erase. a File to be erased 3 ...
Page 78 - Erase All Files from a Folder; E R A S E
78 5 Erasing Erasing Erase All Files from a Folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files ( ☞ P.80). 1 P r e s s t h e F O L D E R b u t t o n t o c h o o s e t h e f o l d e r y o u w a n t t oerase all files. a Folder from which to erase files 2 P r e s s t h e...
Page 83 - To enable alarm sound only
83 5 To enable alarm sound only To set an alarm without audio playback, setthe alarm while an empty folder is selected. • Start setting from step 3 ( ☞ P.81) of “Alarm Playback Function”. • When alarm sound goes at the preset time, pressing any button stops the sound. Alarm Playback Function (ALARM)...
Page 87 - Current character being entered
87 5 1 Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens ( ☞ P.43,76). 2 Press the FF or REW button until “FOLDER NAME” flashes on thedisplay. 3 Press the PLAY button. The folder name setup process begins. 4 Press the FF or REW button to c h o o s e t h e f o l d e r y o u w a n ...
Page 88 - Recorder buttons that are used to input characters
88 5 Assigning Folder Names (FOLDER NAME) Assigning Folder Names (FOLDER NAME) Recorder buttons that are used to input characters Push Press once Press and hold Press once Press and hold Press once Press and hold ---------- ---------- Press once Press and hold Press once Press and hold Button PLAY F...
Page 89 - Available characters; Action; When you have finished setting the folder name, press and hold the
89 5 Folder nameinput File commentinput Assigning Folder Names (FOLDER NAME) Available characters Action DICT. = MEETING = MEMO = NOTE = IDEA = TO DO = REMINDER = LECTURE = SCHEDULE = ARCHIVE TOP PRIORITY = PRIORITY = IMPORTANT = CONFIDENTIAL = PRIVATE = DON’T FORGET = THINGS TO DO = MESSAGE = CONVE...
Page 90 - FOLDER; Moving Files Across Folders
90 5 Moving Files Across Folders 1 Choose the file you want to move andplay it. 2 Press and hold the FOLDER button for 1 second or longer while the file is playing. “FILE MOVE?” appears on the display. a File to transfer b Current folder c Destination folder 3 Press the FF or REW button to choose a ...
Page 91 - Hold; Setting the; Running state when HOLD is set
91 5 Hold Hold Setting 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, thecurrent conditions will be preserved, and all buttonsand switches except the HOLD switch will bedisabled. This feature is useful when the re...
Page 94 - Example: Copying Data from PC to Recorder using Explorer or Finder; Using the Recorder as a Reader/Writer; Connecting the recorder to your PC.
94 6 Using the Recorder as a Reader/W riter Using the Recorder as a Reader/Writer With the recorder connected to your PC, you can download data from the memory to your PCand upload data stored on your PC to the memory. • You will need to install the Olympus DSS Player Software if you are using Windo...
Page 95 - Alarm Message List; Explanation
95 7 Alarm Message List Alarm Message List Explanation Battery power is getting low. Tried to delete a locked file. The file is full of index marks(maximum of 16 marks). Tried to incorporate WMA fileindex marks into the musicfiles or the files not recordedwith the recorder. The folder is full of fil...
Page 97 - Troubleshooting; Probable cause
97 7 T roubleshooting Troubleshooting Probable cause The batteries are not loaded properly. The batteries are dead. The recorder is in HOLD mode. The recorder is in HOLD mode. The batteries are dead. Low remaining internal flash memory. The maximum number of files has beenreached. MUSIC mode is acti...
Page 98 - For the Digital Voice Recorder; Specifications
98 7 Accessories (optional) /Specifications Accessories(optional) Stereo Microphone: ME50S To create stereo recordings in WMA formatwith clear sound and reduced noise. Noise-Cancellation microphone: ME12 (Dictation microphone)Used to get crisp recordings of your own voiceby reducing the effects of a...
Page 99 - For the Digital Music Player
99 7 Specifications 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 rateof the music data.) Maximum headph...
Page 100 - Technical Assistance And Support
100 7 T echnical Assistance And Support Technical Assistance And Support The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and softwareonly. ◆ Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada1-888-553-4448 ◆ User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canadadistec@olym...
Page 101 - FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
P2-2943-02 AP0309 “CE” mark indicates that thisp r o d u c t c o m p l i e s w i t h t h eE u r o p e a n r e q u i r e m e n t s f o rsafety, health, environment andcustomer protection. L’indication “CE” signifie que cep r o d u i t e s t c o n f o r m e a u xexigences concernant la sécurité,la san...
