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. 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. <Warning regarding data loss> 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.

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: 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

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.

Main Features

G Dual function recorder as a Digital Voice Recorder and a Digital Music Player ( P.21,61). G Includes the Olympus DSS Player software and Windows Media Player ( P.15). G Includes a dual function Remote Controller and Microphone ( P.25).*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.46). G The recorder can also be used as a removable external memory reader/writer ( P.94). G The large LCD screen with backlight can be easily read even in the dark. G You may assign your own names to folders ( P.87).

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
G The five folders can hold 199 files each, for the maximum of 995 recordings ( P.21). G You can input file comments ( P.40).*4 G The recorder has a Noise Cancel Function ( P.38). G Recorded files may be moved from one folder to another ( P.90). G You can insert or delete index marks ( P.39).*4 G The recorder has Fast Playback and Slow Playback functions to control playback speed ( P.32). G Comes with DSS Player software ( P.44).
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.27).
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
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G Has built-in WOW ( P.69). G You can change the playback equalizer settings ( P.71).
*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.

Using the AC Adapter

Plug the optional AC adapter (Olympus Model A321 or A322) into household power outlet and connect the power plug to the recorders power connector (DC 3 V) as shown in the illustration. Always stop recording before connection. Otherwise it may not be possible to play back the voice data being recorded.
Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player
This device can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player.
Using the AC Adapter/Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player
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.
Using the mode switch, choose between VOICE or MUSIC option. VOICE : For recording or playing back voice files. MUSIC : For listening to music files. Meaning of icons in this manual
Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder. Set the mode switch to MUSIC before operating the recorder. Convenient features that can be used with both the Voice Recorder and Music Player.
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 ( P.81). 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. Proceed from step 1.
PLAY button FF/REW button

STOP button

Set the hour.
1 Press the FF button or REW button to set the hour. 2 Press the PLAY button to accept t h e hour. You can choose between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the MENU button while setting the hour and minute. Example: 5:45 P.M. PM 5:45 17:45 (Initial setting)

PLAY button

(accepts a choice and moves on to the next item)

(Exits the menu)

Set the minute.
1 Press the FF button or REW button to set the minute. 2 Press the PLAY button to accept t h e minute.

MENU button

(switching the data displayed)

FF/REW button

(alters a choice)

Set the year.

1 Press the FF button or REW button to set the year. 2 Press the PLAY button to accept t h e year. You can choose the order of the year, month, day by pressing the MENU button while setting them.
When the remote controller microphone is connected, buttons with the same names as those on the recorder work analogously.

Click [Change/Remove]. Confirmation of Deleting the File.
Click the [OK] button to start uninstalling. An additional message may appear, if so, read it carefully and follow the instructions given.
Exit DSS Player. Delete the Preferences File.
Delete the[DSS Preference] file in the following location. (OS 9.x) Macintosh HD : System Folder : Preferences (OS X) Macintosh HD : User : Library : Preferences

Delete the Help File.

Delete the [DSS Player for Mac Help] file in the following location. System Folder : Help
The voice files and music files you made are stored in the [MESSAGE] folder. If you don't need them, delete them. You can confirm the location of the [MESSAGE] folder by clicking on [Options] in the [Tools] menu before uninstalling.
Delete the Executable File.
Delete the [DSS Player for Mac] file in the location where you installed the file. For OS X users, uninstalling has been completed. For OS 9.x users, proceed to step 4.

Delete the Driver File.

Delete the following file in the following location. System Folder : Function Enhancement [DSS 10USB Driver] [DSS 10USB Shim] [DSS 1USB Driver] [DSS 1USB Shim] [DSS FSUSB Driver] [DSS FSUSB Shim] [DSS USB Driver] [DSS USB Shim]
When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder

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. Microphone
Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder.
The folder name is displayed.
a Total number of recorded files in the folder b Current file number c Current folder

Microphone

Press the REC button to start recording.
The record/play indicator lamp glows red. Aim the microphone at the sound source. When using the remote controller microphone for recording, the indicator lamp and internal microphone of the recorder are switched off.
d Current recording mode e Recording time f Remaining recording time
Press the STOP button to stop 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. Delete any unnecessary files before recording any further ( P.77) or transfer voice files to your computer using DSS Player Software ( P.53).

Press the FF or REW button to choose from OFF, 1 SEC SKIP and 2 SEC SKIP.
OFF :Perform normal cueing. 1 SEC SKIP : Start playback from 1 second before. 2 SEC SKIP : Start playback from 2 seconds before.

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Press the PLAY button to complete the setup screen. Press the STOP button to close the menu. Press the REW button while the file is being replayed.
Playback starts at the set point of seconds before.

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.
Choose the file for Repeat Playback, and press the PLAY button.

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.
Press the REPEAT button briefly again at the position you want Repeat Playback to end.
The recorder repeatedly plays back the section between the start and the end positions until you cancel Repeat Playback. If continuous playback is set to ON ( P.34), the end position can be set to the extent of the last file in the folder.

Press the STOP button.

Repeat Playback is cancelled.
You can use Fast Playback and Slow Playback functions, insert and delete index marks, and use the Noise Cancel function.
If no end position is designated, the end of the file becomes automatically the end position. If continuous playback is set to ON, the end of the last file in the folder is set to the end position and then repeated playback starts. If you pass the start or end position by pressing the REW or FF button, Repeat Playback will be cancelled. To use this function, briefly press the REPEAT button. If you hold it 1 second or longer, the Moving Files screen appears ( P.90).

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.

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

Once the Online Help screen appears, click the Contents tab. Double-click the heading. Double-click the icon of the desired topic
The title of the topic is displayed.
icon of the desired topic.
An explanation of the topic is displayed.

Search by Key word

Once the Online Help screen appears, click the Index tab. Enter text.
Matcing keywords are located automatically.
Choose a topic, then click [Display].
For more information on menus and operations, refer to Online Help. You will be able to use Online Help after DSS Player is installed.

Connecting to Your PC

Be sure to finish installing DSS Player before connecting the recorder.
Connecting to your PC using the USB cable
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 is displayed on recorder if the USB cable is connected.

REMOTE

When the recorder is connected and My Computer is opened, a removable disk drive is displayed. If Add New Hardware Wizard appears, cancel the wizard by pressing the [Cancel] button and then install DSS Player.
If the recorder is connected to Mac OS, an icon with a drive name of unlabeled appears.
Disconnecting from Your PC

98/98 SE

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.

Me/2000/XP

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.
When the Safe To Remove Hardware window appears, click [OK].
Disconnect the USB cable.
Move the icon of the recorder's drive displayed on desktop to trash box by drag and drop. Disconnect the USB cable.

NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed. Refer to the user's manual for your PC regarding the USB port or USB hub on your PC. Be sure that you connect the USB cable either directly to the USB port on your PC or the self-power (AC adapter connection) USB hub. Be sure to push the cable connector all the way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly. Release the HOLD switch.
Connecting to your PC using the cradle
Place the recorder on the cradle
Insert end A of the USB cable to your PC's USB port or USB hub. Connect the end b of the USB cable to the cradle. Make sure that the recorder is off, and place it in the cradle.
1 Set the recorder vertically.
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 Follow step 1 in Disconnecting from Your PC ( P.47).
Make sure that the recorder's record/play indicator lamp isn't flashing, and remove the recorder from the cradle.
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.
Do not touch the connection point on the front of the cradle (at the low end), as that may cause bad connection. The cradle does not have the recharging function.

Running DSS Player

By connecting the recorder to your PC, you can automatically start the application. Disabling automatic start
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.

Manual start

Start Windows. Click the [Start] button, select [All Programs], then [Olympus DSS Player 2002]. Click [Olympus DSS Player 2002].
You can not run more than one DSS Player program or multiple copies of the same program simultaneously. If you connect the recorder before installing DSS Player, the Add New Hardware Wizard dialog box will open. If this happens, click [Cancel] to exit the wizard, then install DSS Player.

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Title/artist name of the file and setup information of file format, bit rate, and WOW are displayed.
e File format being replayed f Bit rate of the file being replayed.
Changing Playback Order of Music File
By using DSS Player, you can change the playback order of music files on the recorder.
Start DSS Player and connect the recorder. From Device window, select music A or B folder. Drag the music file in the file list to the desired position in the playback order.
You can also highlight the music file and change the track position by clicking on the order buttons in the toolbar (Windows version only).
NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. When removing the USB cable, be sure to follow the description in P47. If the USB cable is removed before the drive is stopped, data may not be successfully transferred.

Menu List (MUSIC mode)

WOW EFFECT USER EQ LOCK
Set the surround effect and bass effect ( P.69). Register your equalizer settings ( P.71). Locking files setting ( P.80). Selection between ON (locked) and OFF (unlocked). Time/Date setting. In order of hour, minute, year, month and day ( P.12). Recorder formatting ( P.92). LCD contrast adjustment ( P.84). Adjust the level from 1 to 12. System sounds setting ( P.86). Selection between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled). Backlight setting ( P.85). Selection between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled). Folder naming ( P.87). Alarm playback setting ( P.81). Selection between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled).
TIME&DATE FORMAT CONTRAST BEEP BACKLIGHT FOLDER NAME ALARM
Part of the menu is common with the VOICE mode. If you press the STOP button or the REC button, during a menu setup operation, the recorder will stop and apply the items that were set to that point. The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a selected item is not applied.
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.
Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. Press the FF or REW button to choose the file you want to erase.

a File to be erased

Press the ERASE button.
FILE ERASE? flashes on the display for approximately 8 seconds.
Press the ERASE button once more when FILE ERASE? is flashing.

The display changes to FILE ERASE! and erasing will start.
ERASE DONE is displayed when the file is erased. File numbers will be reassigned automatically.
Erase All Files from a Folder
All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for locked files ( P.80).
Press the FOLDER button to choose the folder you want to erase all files.
a Folder from which to erase files
Press the ERASE button for 3 seconds or longer.
ALL ERASE? flashes on the display for approximately 8 seconds.
Press the ERASE button once more when ALL ERASE? is flashing.
The display changes to ALL ERASE! and erasing will start.
ERASE DONE is displayed when the files are erased. Locked files are reassigned file numbers in ascending order.
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.

Locking Files (LOCK)

Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased. Locked files are not erased when you choose to erase all files from a folder ( P.78).

5,7 2,4,6

8 2,4,6
Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. Press the FF or REW button to choose the file you want to lock. Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer.
Press the FF or REW button until LOCK flashes on the display.
The file locking setup process begins.
ON : Locks the file and prevents it from being erased. OFF : Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased.
Alarm Playback Function (ALARM)
The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre-set time.

5 2,4,6

5 2,4,6 6
Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. Press the FF or REW button to choose the file to be played when the alarm sounds. Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer.
Press the FF or REW button until ALARM flashes on the display.
The alarm playback setup process begins.
ON : Enables alarm playback. OFF : Disables alarm playback.

7,9,11 8,10

Press the PLAY button to complete the setup screen.
When you choose ON, the hour indicator flashes. When you choose OFF, the alarm indicator disappears and finishes with Step 12.
Press the FF or REW button to set the hour. Press the PLAY button to accept the hour.

Press the FF or REW button until BACKLIGHT flashes on the display.
The backlight setup process begins.
ON : Backlight is enabled. OFF : Backlight is disabled.

System Sounds (BEEP)

The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may be turned off.
Press the FF or REW button until BEEP flashes on the display.
The system sound setup process begins.
ON : System sounds are enabled. OFF : System sounds are disabled.
Note If the alarm playback function has been set, the alarm will sound at the scheduled time even if system sounds are turned off.
Assigning Folder Names (FOLDER NAME)
The 5 folders on the recorder (Folder A to Folder E) can be easily renamed. The folder name is limited to 12 characters each. Frequentlly used names such as dictation (DICT.), meeting (MEETING) and schedule (SCHEDULE) are pre-set in a template.

3,5,7 2,4

Press the FF or REW button until FOLDER NAME flashes on the display.
The folder name setup process begins.
Press the FF or REW button to choose the folder you want to name.

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Press the PLAY button to accept the chosen folder.
a Current character being entered (a a space is highlighted and blinks.)
Press the FF or REW button to choose characters.
The recorder assigns the following buttons to inputting procedures.
Recorder buttons that are used to input characters

Button

PLAY FF REW FOLDER ERASE INDEX
Press once Press and hold Press once Press and hold Press once Press and hold ------------------Press Press Press Press once and hold once and hold

Action

To input the selected character and advance the input position. Confirms folder name or file comment. Forward to next character in the character list. Scroll forward through the character list. Backward to previous character in the character list. Scroll backward through the character list. Returns to previous character. To delete the flashing character. Switches between character groups (type). Quickly cycles through the character groups (types). Selects character to be input: skips ahead by 5 characters. Quickly skips ahead in increments of five characters.

A recorded file can be transferred from one folder to another. The file is added at the end of existing files in the destination folder.
Choose the file you want to move and play it. 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
Press the FF or REW button to choose a destination folder.
If you choose the current folder as the destination folder, the selected file will move to the end of the existing files in it.
Press the PLAY button to accept the chosen destination folder.

The file is moved.

Transfer is complete when MOVE DONE appears.
If the destination folder is full (a maximum of 199 files), FOLDER FULL appears on the display and files cannot be transferred to it. The file transfer process is aborted if you press the STOP button or leave the recorder idle for 8 seconds. Files cannot be moved between the voice folder and music folder.
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.
Running state when HOLD is set
1: State of the recorder, 2: HOLD of the recorder, 3: HOLD of the remote controller, 4: Button operation on the recorder, 5: Button operation on remote controller 1 2
On On STOPS Off On On Not connected Off

Not connected Off

The display goes out after HOLD blinks for 2 seconds.*1 The display goes out after HOLD blinks for 2 seconds.*1 Normal operation If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is disabled with the playback (recording) state unchanged.*2 If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is disabled with the playback (recording) state unchanged.*2 Normal operation
Normal operation. If the recorder stops after button operation, the display goes out 20 seconds later. Button operation on the remote controller is invalid.

The recorder will appear as a removable drive icon.

Copy the data.

While the data are being written or copied, the record/play indicator lamp on the recorder will flash.
Before disconnecting the recorder from your PC, refer to Disconnecting from Your PC ( P.47).

Alarm Message List

Message
BATTERY LOW LOCK ON INDEX FULL INDEX CANT BE ENTERED

Meaning

Low battery power Erase-locked Index full File not supporting index
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 file index marks into the music files or the files not recorded with the recorder. The folder is full of files (maximum of 199 files). The destination folder already has the maximum number of files (199). Exceeds the maximum number of characters that can be registered.
Replace with new batteries ( P.10). Unlock the file ( P.80). Erase index marks that are no longer required ( P.39). You can incorporate index marks into the voice files recorded with the recorder or IC recorders from Olympus only. Erase unnecessary files ( P.77). Erase unnecessary files ( P.77).

FOLDER FULL

Folder full Maximum number

OVER-FLOW

Too many characters input
COMMENT CANT BE ENTERED MEMORY ERROR
File not supporting comment Error in the internal flash memory Illegally copied file Zero remaining memory
Tried to incorporate comments into WMA files.
Error in the internal memory.
LICENCE MISMATCH MEMORY FULL
The music files copied illegally. No remaining internal memory.
Reduce the number of characters within the limit. Up to 12 characters can be used for a folder name ( P.87-89). Up to 100 characters can be used for a file comment ( P.40). You can incorporate comments into the voice files recorded with the recorder or IC recorders from Olympus only. This is a malfunction, so go to the store where you purchased the recorder or an Olympus service station for repair. Delete the file ( P.77). Erase unnecessary files ( P.77).