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Question posted by gsopp on August 17th, 2011

Changing Files Within Folders

How do you change the file number within a folder without losing the recording or having to erase?  The maximum time for recording under SHQ mode currently is 2 hours 12 minutes 34 seconds.

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DM-20 Online Instructions (English) - Page 2

... 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...
DM-20 Online Instructions (English) - Page 6

...you can enjoy recording in SHQ (Stereo High Quality) mode ( P.27). 6 Recording time*3 • 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 minutesDM-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 insert or...
DM-20 Online Instructions (English) - Page 9

...of recorded files 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) ... 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 Parts Remote Controller Microphone 1 8 7 2 6 ...
DM-20 Online Instructions (English) - Page 10

... the batteries run out, you will lose your currently recorded file because the file header will not be used for an extended period of different types and/or brands. • If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace dead batteries, you see only one Hash mark in use may have to close. If you are recommended...
DM-20 Online Instructions (English) - Page 12

..., information as to when an audio file is recorded is connected, buttons with that file. Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE) 1 If you load batteries before using the recorder for the first time, or after the recorder hasn't been used for a long time. PM 5:45 ←→ 17:45 (Initial setting) 2 Set the minute. 1 Press the FF button or...
DM-20 Online Instructions (English) - Page 15

...installed on as an Administrator. 15 Installing Software Before you connect the recorder to your PC and use it, you need to log on your..."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 ...
DM-20 Online Instructions (English) - Page 21

... FOLDER button to stop recording. 1 21 c a Total number of recording; d Current recording mode e Recording time 2 f Remaining recording time 3 3 Press the STOP button to choose a folder. e When using the remote controller f microphone for example, Folder A might 2 be used to start recording. When Using the Recorder as a Digital Speech Standard (DSS) file or a Windows Media Audio...
DM-20 Online Instructions (English) - Page 25

... to you can be accomplished. Noise-Cancellation microphone: ME12 (optional) (Dictation microphone) This microphone is used , recording in SHQ (Stereo High-Quality) mode is used to record your voice or voices of people close to SHQ mode automatically and recording in WMA format, noise-free sound can attach the microphone on your own voice while minimizing surrounding...
DM-20 Online Instructions (English) - Page 26

... stopped. 2 Connect the earphone to hearing loss. 26 Listening While Audio Is Recorded (Recording Monitor) 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 monitored even though the earphone is connected to...
DM-20 Online Instructions (English) - Page 30

... switching mode. Recording From Another Audio Device Recording From Another Audio Device 2 8 EAR 9 7 6 6 Press the FF or REW button to the jack on the recorder. When set to start recording. Otherwise, the input setting may be disabled. • Disconnecting the connecting cord or switching off the recorder cancels the external input setting and resets it starts recording in SHQ mode...
DM-20 Online Instructions (English) - Page 43

... setting ( P.34). System sounds setting ( P.86). FORMAT Recorder formatting ( P.92). Selection between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled). Selection between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled). ALARM VCVA Alarm playback setting ( P.81). Notes • Part of hour, minute, year, month and day ( P.12). Selection between 2 MIC SENSE CONFERENCE (high-sensitivity mode) and...
DM-20 Online Instructions (English) - Page 54

... destroyed. • Depending on the size of the voice file and your PC with the same name, date and time recorded, the new file will not be stored in the download tray folder that corresponds to the folder in the recorder. (Example: A voice file downloaded from the Recorder 3 Download the voice file. (Windows) From the [Download] menu, click [Download Selected...
DM-20 Online Instructions (English) - Page 55

... of the Play Control Bar. Click the (play from the Play Control Bar. 13 2 3 Play a Voice File File name File names are assigned in the following manner: DM20 0004.dss Extension File number ...... A serial number automatically assigned by a Digital Voice Recorder. Select the folder that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder is "DM20" or "DM10". Play a Voice...
DM-20 Online Instructions (English) - Page 76

...Press the FF button FORMAT Recorder formatting ( P.92). Notes • Part of hour, minute, year, month and day ( P.12). Selection between ON (enabled) and OFF (disabled). ALARM Alarm playback setting ( P.81). Menu List (MUSIC mode) CONTRAST LCD contrast adjustment ( P.84). Selection between ON (locked) and OFF (unlocked). 4 TIME&DATE Time/Date setting. Menu List...
DM-20 Online Instructions (English) - Page 77

... FOLDER button to choose a folder. 2 Press the FF or REW button to choose the file you want to erase. "FILE ERASE?" Erasing { 4 Press the ERASE button once more when "FILE ERASE?" File numbers will start. 2 1 "ERASE DONE" is displayed when the file is flashing. a a File to "FILE ERASE!" Features Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Erasing Erasing One File at a Time...
DM-20 Online Instructions (English) - Page 78

... locked files ( P.80). 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose the folder you want to "ALL ERASE!" flashes on the display for approximately 8 seconds. 2,3 3 Press the ERASE button once more when "ALL ERASE?" is displayed when the files are reassigned file numbers in a folder can be erased simultaneously, except for 3 seconds or longer. The display changes to erase all files. "ALL ERASE...
DM-20 Online Instructions (English) - Page 79

... the battery is not pressed within the 8 seconds after "FILE ERASE?" Never do anything during this period because data may take 10 seconds. starts flashing, the recorder will revert to stop status. • Completion of erasing may be restored. • If the ERASE button is set in the recorder. 5 79 or "ALL ERASE?" Erasing Notes • An erased file cannot be corrupted.
DM-20 Online Instructions (English) - Page 80

... the STOP button to lock. 2,4,6 5 3 Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer. Locking Files (LOCK) Locking a file keeps important data from being erased. Locking Files (LOCK) 5 Press the PLAY button. OFF: Unlocks the file and allows it from being accidentally erased. The menu opens ( P.43,76). 4 Press the FF or REW button until "LOCK...
DM-20 Online Instructions (English) - Page 97

... work with new batteries ( P.10). VOICE mode is active. Cannot find the The destination folder for Europe except U.K) AC adapter (Optional). Wrong folder. The recorder is set index marks The maximum number of files has been reached. MUSIC mode is active. The VOLUME button is in HOLD mode. Unable to 0. Recording level The microphone sensitivity is correct. Switch...
DM-20 Online Instructions (English) - Page 98

... time DM-20 (128 MB) 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 (64 MB) SHQ mode: 2 hours 10 minutes HQ mode: 4 hours 20 minutes SP mode: 10 hours 25 minutes LP mode: 22 hours 20 minutes Alkaline battery life Recording: Approx. 16 hours Playback: Approx. 9 hours Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery life Recording: Approx. 12 hours...

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