Olympus DM 20, DM 10 User Manual

VOICE & MUSIC

DM-20 DM-10

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INSTRUCTIONS

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus

Please read these instructions for information

about using the product correctly and safely.

Keep the instructions handy for future reference.

Digital Voice Recorder.

To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that

you test the record function and volume before use.

Table of Contents

Table of Contents ...................................... 2

Safe and Proper Usage .............................4

General Precautions .................................. 4

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

Operating Environment ........................... 14

Installing Software ................................... 15

Uninstalling Software ............................... 19

2 When Using the Recorder as

a Voice Recorder

Recording ................................................ 21

Using the Variable Control

Voice Actuator (VCVA) ...................... 23

Recording with External Microphone ...... 25

Listening While Audio Is Recorded

(Recording Monitor) .......................... 26

Recording Modes (REC MODE) ............. 27

Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE) ..... 28

Recording From Another Audio Device... 29

Playing ..................................................... 31

Continuous Playback (ALL PLAY) ........... 34

Auto Backspace review

(BACK SPACE) ................................. 35

Repeat Playback ..................................... 36

Noise Cancel Function ............................ 38

Index Marks ............................................. 39

Assigning File Comments

(COMMENT) ..................................... 40

LCD Display Information

(VOICE mode) ................................... 41

Menu List (VOICE mode) ........................ 43

3 Managing Files on Your PC

Using DSS Player Software .................... 44

Using Online Help ................................... 45

Connecting to Your PC ............................ 46

Running DSS Player ............................... 50

Window Names (DSS Player) ................. 52

Download Voice Files from the

Recorder ............................................ 53

Play a Voice File ......................................55

Upload Voice Files to the Recorder ........ 56

Send Voice Files with E-mail................... 58

Changing User ID .................................... 58

Changing a Folder Name ........................ 59

Editing File Comments ............................ 59

Editing a Template ...................................60

4 Using the Recorder as a

Music Player

Using the Recorder as a Music Player ... 61

Using Windows Media Player ................. 61

Window Names

(Windows Media Player) ................... 63

Copying Music from CD .......................... 64

Transferring Music File to the Recorder .... 65

Music Playback ........................................ 66

Increasing the WOW effect

(WOW EFFECT) ............................... 69

Changing the User Equalizer

(USER EQ) ........................................ 71

LCD Display Information

(MUSIC mode) .................................. 73

Changing Playback Order of Music File .... 75

Menu List (MUSIC mode) ........................ 76

5 Feature Common to the Voice

Recorder and Music Player

Erasing ..................................................... 77

Locking Files (LOCK) .............................. 80

Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) ........ 81

LCD Contrast Adjustment

(CONTRAST) .................................... 84

Backlight (BACKLIGHT) .......................... 85

System Sounds (BEEP) .......................... 86

Assigning Folder Names

(FOLDER NAME) .............................. 87

Moving Files Across Folders ................... 90

Hold .......................................................... 91

Formatting the Recorder (FORMAT).......92

6 Using the Recorder as a

Reader / Writer

Using the Recorder as a

Reader/Writer ....................................94

7 Other Information

Alarm Message List ................................. 95

Troubleshooting ....................................... 97

Accessories (optional) ............................. 98

Specifications .......................................... 98

Technical Assistance And Support ........ 100

Safe and Proper

General Precautions

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.

● 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.

● Do not store the recorder in places exposed to excessive moisture or dust.

● Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the unit.

● Do not place the recorder on top of or near electric appliances such as TVs or refrigerators.

● 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.

● Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause irreparable damage.

● Avoid strong vibrations or shocks.

● Do not disassemble, repair or modify

the unit yourself.

● Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart).

● 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.

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

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.

Main Features

● Dual function recorder as a Digital Voice

Recorder and a Digital Music Player (☞ P.21,61).

Main Features

● Includes the Olympus DSS Player software

and Windows Media Player (☞ P.15).

● Includes a dual function Remote Controller

and Microphone (☞ P.25).

● A Ear/Mic/Remote Controller Jack with

switch-over depending on the application.

● A USB connected Cradle for data download

from the recorder to the PC (☞ P.46).

● The recorder can also be used as a

removable external memory reader/writer (☞ P.94).

● The large LCD screen with backlight can

be easily read even in the dark.

● You may assign your own names to folders

(☞ P.87).

Main features of the Digital Voice Recorder

● The recorder stores highly compressed

DSS and WMA format voice messages in integrated flash memory.

● 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).

Recording time*

• DM-20 (128MB)

SHQ mode : 4 hours 20 minutes

HQ mode : 8 hours 45 minutes

SP mode : 20 hours 55 minutes

LP mode : 44 hours 45 minutes

• DM-10 (64MB)

SHQ mode : 2 hours 10 minutes

HQ mode : 4 hours 20 minutes

SP mode : 10 hours 25 minutes

LP mode : 22 hours 20 minutes

● The five folders can hold 199 files each,

for the maximum of 995 recordings (☞ P.21).

● You can input file comments (☞ P.40).

● The recorder has a Noise Cancel Function

(☞ P.38).

● Recorded files may be moved from one

folder to another (☞ P.90).

● You can insert or delete index marks (☞

P.39).

● The recorder has Fast Playback and Slow

Playback functions to control playback speed (☞ P.32).

● Comes with DSS Player software (☞ P.44).

Main features of the Digital Music Player

● Can play back music files in MP3 and WMA

format.

Playback time*

DM-20 (128 MB) : 100 to 340 minutes

DM-10 (64 MB) : 50 to 170 minutes

● Has built-in WOW (☞ P.69).

● 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.

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.

WOW technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

CORTOLOGIC is a registered trademark of Ruwisch & Kollegen GmbH.

Other product and brand names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

symbol are trademarks of SRS

Main Features

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

4 5

6 7

8 9 0

)

(

# 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

Remote Controller Microphone

8 7 6 5

2 3

Display (LCD Panel)

1 2 3 4

Identification of Parts

7 8 9 0

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 (Variable Control Voice

Actuator) indicator

3 WOW indicator 4 Alarm indicator 5 Microphone sensitivity display 6 Record mode indicator 7 Erase lock indicator 8 Repeat, Random play indicator 9 Current file number 0 Total number of recorded files in

the folder

! Character Information display

Inserting Batteries

Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open.

Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the correct polarity.

Close the battery cover completely.

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Notes

• Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is in use may corrupt the file. If you are recording into a file and the batteries run out, you will lose your currently recorded file because the file header will not be able to close. It is crucial to change the batteries once you see only one Hash mark in the battery icon.

• Be sure to replace both batteries at the same time.

• Never mix old and new batteries, or batteries of different types and/or brands.

• If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace dead batteries, you may have to reset the time when you load

fresh batteries (☞ P.12).

• Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time.

Replacing batteries

The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries lose power.

→ → →

When appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible. When the batteries are too weak, the recorder shuts down and “BATTERY LOW” appears on the display. AAA alkaline batteries are recommended.

An optional Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery from Olympus can be used for the recorder (☞ P.98).

Using the AC Adapter

Switching Between

Plug the optional AC adapter (Olympus Model A321 or A322) into household power outlet and connect the power plug to the recorder’s 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.

Warning

• 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.

the Voice Recorder and Music Player

This device can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player.

Using the mode switch, choose between VOICE or MUSIC option.

VOICE : For recording or playing back voice

MUSIC: For listening to music files.

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.

Using the AC Adapter/Switching Between 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).

Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE)

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.

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)

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.

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.

PLAY button

FF/REW button

PLAY button

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

MENU button

(switching the data displayed)

When the remote controller microphone is connected, buttons with the same names as those on the recorder work analogously.

STOP button

(Exits the menu)

FF/REW button

(alters a choice)

Example: March 14, 2003

3M 14D 2003Y (Initial setting)

↓

14D 3M 2003Y

↓

2003Y 3M 14D

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

2 3

Follow the same steps starting at step 1 in “Setting Time/Date” (☞ P.12).

Set the date.

1 Press the FF button or REW button to

set the date.

2 Press the PLAY button to accept the

date.

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

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Note

If you press the STOP button during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to that point.

Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer.

The menu opens (☞ P.43,76).

Press the FF or REW button until “TIME &DATE” flashes on the display.

Press the PLAY button.

Time/Date screen appears. The hour indicator flashes, indicating the start of the Time/Date setup process.

Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE)

Operating Environment

Basic Operating Environment of DSS Player, Windows Media Player

Operating Environment

Windows

DSS Player, Windows Media Player

PC: Operating

System:

CPU:

RAM:

Hard drive space:

Drive:

Sound card:

Browser:

Display:

USB port: Audio I/O

terminals:

IBM PC/AT compatible PC Microsoft Windows 98/ 98SE/

Me/ 2000 Professional/XP Professional,Home Edition For Windows Media Player, the operating system must be Windows 98SE or later.

Intel Pentium II class 333 MHz processor or more (Processor 500MHz or more is recommended)

64MB or more (128MB or more is recommended)

For installing DSS Player: 10MB or more

For installing Windows Media Player: 50MB or more

(Additional disk space is needed to store voice and music files)

2x or faster CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive

Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100% compatible sound card

Microsoft Internet Explorer

4.01 SP2 or later 800 x 600 pixels or more, 256

colors or more One free port Earphone output or speakers

Macintosh

PC:

Operating System:

RAM: Hard drive

space:

Drive:

Display:

USB port: Audio I/O

terminals:

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Note

USB ports are not supported on PCs running Windows 95 or that have been upgraded from Windows 95 to any other OS.

iMac/ iBook/ Power Mac G3, G4/PowerBook G3 (The computer must support a standard USB port.)

Mac OS 9.0/9.1/9.2/10.1/10.2

16 MB or more 5 MB or more (Additional disk

space is needed to store voice and music files)

2x or faster CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive

800 x 600 pixels or more, 256 colors or more

One free port Earphone output or speakers

Installing Software

Before you connect the recorder to your PC and use it, you must first install the utility software from 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 complete file management and playback solution.

• Windows Media Player: Music data can be converted into music files and uploaded to the recorder.

• Acrobat Reader is installed on your PC. It is required to view the accompanying manual in PDF format.

Be sure to confirm the following before installation:

• Exit all running applications.

• Eject the floppy disk if you are using one.

• If you are running Windows2000/XP or Mac OS X on the network, you need to log on as an Administrator.

Installing Software

Windows

Insert OLYMPUS Voice & Music DM

Installing Software

Series Utility Software into the CD-

ROM drive.

The installation program will start automatically. Once the program starts, jump to step 4. If it does not, follow the procedures in steps 2 and 3.

Click the [Start] button and select [Run].

Enter “D:\setup.exe” in the [Open] field and click [OK] .

This is assuming the CD-ROM drive is D.

The installation Language Selection dialog box opens.

Click the desired language to select it.

Select the necessary software, when the OLYMPUS Voice & Music DM

Series Utility Software opening screen appears.

Installing DSS Player

Confirm your acceptance of the terms of the Licensing Agreement.

You must accept the terms of the Licensing Agreement to install DSS Player. If you accept them, click [Yes].

name, company name, and license ID number (serial number). The license ID number is printed on the license ID card. Click [Next]. A confirmation dialog box opens, click [Yes].

Select where to install DSS Player.

This lets you specify the folder in which

to install DSS Player. Click [Browse] to find the desired installation folder. To accept the default folder, click [Next].

Note

If the installation folder does not exist, a confirmation dialog box opens to get your permission to create a folder for this purpose. Click [Yes].

Select a program menu folder.

You may change the program menu

folder to another one, such as [Start Up]. To accept the default folder, click [Next].

Authorizing the start of file copying.

Confirm all “Current Settings”. To accept them, click [Next].

Note

To change the program menu folder or installation folder, click [Back].

Copy files.

Wait until DSS Player is installed on

your PC, then click [Finish]. The screen returns to the opening screen automatically.

If you would like to install Windows Media Player at this time, please select “Install Windows Media Player” and proceed to step 12 below.

Customize the Installation Option.

Select the installation options. To select the default, click [Finish]. Installation is complete and Windows Media Player will start up. Close Windows Media Player to return to the opening screen.

If you would like to install Acrobat Reader at this time, please select “Install Acrobat Reader” and proceed to step 15 below.

Install Acrobat Reader

Installing Software

Installing Windows Media Player

Confirm acceptance of the terms of the Licensing Agreement.

You must accept the terms of the Licensing Agreement to install Windows Media Player. If you accept them, click [I Accept]. Installing Windows Media Player.

Select your Privacy Options.

You can set up your privacy options on

this screen. If you want to install the software applying to your environment, change the check in the checkbox. To select the default, click [Next].

Install Acrobat Reader according to the directions on the screen.

Installing the Device Driver

Connect the recorder to your PC, referring to “Connecting to Your

PC” (☞ P.46).

When you connect the recorder to your PC for the first time after installing DSS Player, the recorder's driver will be installed automatically. If the driver is installed properly, DSS Player will start automatically. (For details about operation for DSS Player see pages from P.52)

Installing Software

Macintosh

Insert OLYMPUS Voice & Music DM

Installing Software

Series Utility Software into the CD-

ROM drive.

Double-click CD icon.

Double-click the desired language to

select it.

Double-click the following icon.

(OS 9.x)

DSS Player for Mac Installer (OS X) DSS Player (for Mac) Installer OS X

Click [Continue] when the DSS Player for Mac opening screen

appears.

Confirm your acceptance of the terms of the Licensing Agreement.

You must accept the terms of the Licensing Agreement to install DSS Player for Mac. If you accept them, click [Agree].

Select where to install DSS Player for Mac.

This lets you specify the folder in which to install DSS Player for Mac. To accept the default folder, click [Choose]. Installing DSS Player for Mac.

Completing setup.

Installation has finished. Click [Quit].

If you installed the software into the OS

9.x, you need restart your PC after completing the installation.

Uninstalling Software

To uninstall any of the software component of the DM series Utility software installed on your PC, follow the steps below.

Windows

Uninstalling Software

Exit DSS Player and Windows Media Player.

Select [Control Panel] from [Start] menu.

Click [Add/Remove programs] in the control panel window.

A list of applications that have been installed is displayed.

Select the software you would like to uninstall/remove.

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.

When the [Maintenance Complete] screen is displayed, click [Finish] to

complete uninstalling.

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Note

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 [Options] in the [Tools] menu before uninstalling.

Uninstalling Software

Macintosh

Exit DSS Player.

Uninstalling Software

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 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]

Delete the Help File.

Delete the [DSS Player for Mac Help] file

in the following location. System Folder : Help

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Note

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.

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

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.

Recording

Notes

• 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

Recording

full. Delete any unnecessary files before recording any further (☞ P.77) or transfer voice files to your computer using DSS Player Software (☞ P.53).

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 of

interruption.

Note

The recorder will time out after 10 minutes when left in “REC PAUSE”.

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops below the threshold level. The VCVA feature help extend recording time and conserve memory by turning off recording during silent periods. This helps make the playback, with no lulls or dead space, more efficient and convenient.

Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer.

The menu opens (☞ P.43).

3,5

Press the FF or REW button until “VCVA” flashes on the display.

2,4

Press the PLAY button.

The VCVA setup process begins.

Press the FF or REW button to choose between ON and OFF.

ON : Will start recording in VCVA mode. OFF : Will resume recording in normal mode.

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

3,5

6 2,4

Press the PLAY button to complete the setup screen.

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

When ON is selected, a VCVA indication will be displayed on the screen.

a b

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

Press the REC button to start recording.

When the sound volume is lower than the

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

preset threshold sound level, recording automatically stops after 1 sec approximately, and “STANDBY” flashes on the display. The record/play indicator lamp glows when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses.

* When the remote controller is connected, the REC

indicator lamp on the remote controller lights up but the record/play indicator lamp on the recorder will be switched off.

Adjust the start/stop actuation level

Press the FF or REW button to adjust the pause sound level during recording.

The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 different values. The higher the value, the more sensitive the recorder to sounds. At the highest value, even the faintest sound will activate recording.

The VCVA pause sound level can be adjusted according to the ambient (background) noise.

a Level meter (varies according to the sound

volume being recorded)

b Start level (moves to the right/left according to

the set level)

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Notes

• The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode (☞ P.28).

• To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of the start/ stop actuation level is recommended.

Recording with External Microphone

To enhance sound quality during recording, use the Remote Controller Microphone or an optional external 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, the jack functional switch-over is made automatically.

Make sure that the recorder has stopped.

Connect to the jack on the recorder.

If an external microphone is connected to the jack on the

recorder, the built-in microphone is disabled.

Applicable external microphones

● Remote controller microphone: MR12

MR12 contains a non-directional microphone. With a clip, you can attach the microphone on your jacket's pocket, etc. This microphone is used to record your voice or voices of people close to you.

● Noise-Cancellation microphone: ME12 (optional)

(Dictation microphone)

This microphone is used to record your own voice while minimizing surrounding noise.

● Stereo microphone: ME50S (optional)

When using a stereo microphone, the recorder will switch-over to SHQ mode automatically and recording in WMA format, noise-free sound can be accomplished. Stereo recording is only possible in SHQ mode.

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Notes

• Do not insert or remove a microphone into or from the jack while recording.

• If an earphone is connected to the remote controller recording is not

possible.

• If an earphone is connected to the remote controller EAR jack while recording, recording will stop automatically.

Recording with External Microphone

Listening While Audio Is Recorded (Recording Monitor)

If you start recording after inserting the earphone into the jack on the recorder, you can hear the sound being recorded. The sound volume on the recording monitor can be adjusted by pressing the VOL (+) or VOL (–) button.

Listening While Audio Is Recorded (Recording Monitor)

Make sure that the recorder has stopped.

Connect the earphone to the jack on the recorder.

After recording is started, you can hear the sound being

recorded through the earphone.

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Notes

• Recording cannot be monitored during recording with an external microphone.

• Recording level cannot be controlled using the volume button.

• When recording using the remote controller microphone, recording

cannot be monitored even though the earphone is connected to the EAR jack on the remote controller.

• When using the earphones, do NOT set the volume too high. Listening at very high volume may lead to hearing loss.

Recording Modes (REC MODE)

You can select from among three recording modes: HQ (High Quality) mode, SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long Playback) mode. If an optional stereo microphone is used, the only possible recording mode is SHQ (Stereo High Quality).

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Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer.

“REC MODE” will be displayed on the screen (☞ P.43).

Press the PLAY button.

The recording mode setup process

begins.

Press the FF or REW button to choose from HQ, SP and LP.

Press the PLAY button to complete the setup screen.

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Press the STOP button to close the menu.

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Note

Choose SHQ/HQ or SP mode for recording meetings or lectures with crisp clarity.

Recording Modes (REC MODE)

Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE)

Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs.

Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer.

Microphone Sensitivity (MIC SENSE)

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The menu opens (☞ P.43).

Press the FF or REW button until “MIC SENSE” flashes on the

display.

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Press the PLAY button.

The microphone sensitivity setup process

begins.

Press the FF or REW button to choose between CONFERENCE

and DICTATION.

CONFERENCE: High-sensitivity mode

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DICTATION: Low-sensitivity mode suited

Press the PLAY button to complete the setup screen.

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

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Notes

• If you want to record clear or noise-free dictation, select DICTATION mode and place the microphone 3 to 4 inches from the source.

• If the ambient (background) noise is too loud to get a clear recording even in DICTATION mode, we recommend that you use an ME12 single directional microphone (sold separately).

that records sounds in all directions.

for dictation.

Recording From Another Audio Device

The recorder can record the sound played back by another device with a connecting cord.

Make sure that the recorder has

stopped.

Connect the recorder to the earphone jack on the other device

with a connecting cord.

For recording monaural sound, use the optional connecting cord, KA232 (☞ P.98) and, for stereo sound, use a commercially available connecting cord with attenuation resistance.

Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer.

The menu opens (☞ P.43).

Press the FF or REW button until “EXT.INPUT” flashes on the

display.

Recording From Another Audio Device

Press the PLAY button.

The EXT.INPUT setup process begins.

Recording From Another Audio Device

Press the FF or REW button to choose between “STEREO INPUT”

and “MONAURAL INPUT”.

Choose “STEREO INPUT” for the stereo

Recording From Another Audio Device

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recording. Choose “MONAURAL INPUT” for the monaural recording.

Press the PLAY button to complete the setup screen.

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

Press the REC button to start recording.

When set to STEREO INPUT, the recorder starts recording in SHQ mode. When set to MONAURAL INPUT, it starts recording in the specified recording mode.

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Notes

• Be sure to set the external input before connecting a connecting cord to the jack on the recorder. Otherwise, the input setting may be disabled.

• Disconnecting the connecting cord or switching off the recorder cancels the external input setting and resets it to the automatic switching mode. To record sound using the connecting cord, follow the procedure from step 1 again.

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