Olympus VOICE & MUSIC DM-20 User manual

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VOICE & MUSIC
DM-20
DM-10
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus
Digital Voice Recorder.
Please read these instructions for information
about using the product correctly and safely.
Keep the instructions handy for future reference.
To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that
you test the record function and volume before use.
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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

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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

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Safe and Proper
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.
General Precautions
●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.
<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.

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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:
1remove the batteries immediately while
being careful not to burn yourself, and;
2call 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 vicinity-
of 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:
1do not touch any of the exposed parts;
2immediately disconnect the power
supply plug from the power outlet, and;
3call 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.

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Main Features
●Dual function recorder as a Digital Voice
Recorder and a Digital Music Player (☞
P.21,61).
●Includes the Olympus DSS Player software
and Windows Media Player (☞P.15).
●Includes a dual function Remote Controller
and Microphone (☞P.25).*1
●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.*2
●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
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 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).*4
●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).*4
●The recorder has Fast Playback and Slow
Playback functions to control playback
speed (☞P.32).
●Comes with DSS Player software (☞P.44).

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Main features of the Digital
Music Player
●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
●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.
Main Features
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 symbol are trademarks of SRS
Labs, Inc.
WOW technology is incorporated under license from
SRS Labs, Inc.
CORTOLOGIC is a registered trademark of
Cortologic AG.
Other product and brand names mentioned herein
may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of
their respective owners.

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Identification of Parts
1EAR/MIC/REMOTE jack
2Built-in microphone
3Record/Play indicator lamp
4REC (Record) button
5STOP button
6PLAY button
7FF (Fast Forward) button
8REW (Rewind) button
9VOL (+) button
0VOL (–) button
!PC (USB) terminal
@ERASE button
#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
qBuilt-in speaker
Identification of Parts
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Identification of Parts
1Battery indicator
2VCVA (Variable Control Voice
Actuator) indicator
3WOW indicator
4Alarm indicator
5Microphone sensitivity display
6Record mode indicator
7Erase lock indicator
8Repeat, Random play indicator
9Current file number
0Total number of recorded files in
the folder
!Character Information display
Remote Controller
Microphone
Display (LCD Panel)
1Built-in microphone
2VOL (+) button
3VOL (–) button
4FF (Fast Forward) button
5REW (Rewind) button
6PLAY button
7STOP button
8REC (Record) button/
REC indicator lamp
9Clip
0HOLD switch
!EAR jack
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Depending on the product you purchased, the
remote controller microphone may not be included.
For the supplied components, see the descriptions
on the package.

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Inserting Batteries
1
Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the
battery cover open.
2
Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the
correct polarity.
3
Close the battery cover completely.
Replacing batteries
The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries
lose power.
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2
3
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).
Inserting Batteries
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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.
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Using the AC Adapter/Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player
Switching Between
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
files.
MUSIC: For listening to music files.
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 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.
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.
Meaning of icons in this manual

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Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE)
PLAY button
STOP
button
(Exits the menu)
STOP button
FF/REW
button
FF/REW
button
(alters a choice)
MENU
button
(switching the
data displayed)
PLAY button
(accepts a choice
and moves on to
the next item)
When the remote controller microphone is
connected, buttons with the same names as
those on the recorder work analogously.
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.
1
Set the hour.
1Press the FF button or REW button to
set the hour.
2Press 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)
2
Set the minute.
1Press the FF button or REW button to
set the minute.
2Press the PLAY button to accept t h e
minute.
3
Set the year.
1Press the FF button or REW button to
set the year.
2Press 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.

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Example: March 14, 2003
3M 14D 2003Y (Initial setting)
↓
14D 3M 2003Y
↓
2003Y 3M 14D
4
Set the month.
1Press the FF button or REW button to
set the month.
2Press the PLAY button to accept t h e
month.
Changing the Time/Date
5
Set the date.
1Press the FF button or REW button to
set the date.
2Press the PLAY button to accept the
date.
6
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.
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 “TIME
&DATE”flashes on the display.
3
Press the PLAY button.
Time/Date screen appears. The hour
indicator flashes, indicating the start of the
Time/Date setup process.
3
2
1
Follow the same steps starting at step 1 in “Setting Time/Date”
(☞P.12).
Setting Time/Date (TIME&DATE)

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Operating Environment
Windows Macintosh
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
PC:
Operating
System:
CPU:
RAM:
Hard drive
space:
Drive:
Sound card:
Browser:
Display:
USB port:
Audio I/O
terminals:
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
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.
Operating Environment
DSS Player, Windows Media Player
Basic Operating Environment of DSS Player, Windows Media Player

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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

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Installing Software
1
Insert OLYMPUS Voice & Music DM
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.
2
Click the [Start] button and select
[Run].
3
Enter “D:\setup.exe”in the [Open]
field and click [OK] .
This is assuming the CD-ROM drive is D.
4
The installation Language Selection
dialog box opens.
Click the desired language to select it.
5
Select the necessary software, when
the OLYMPUS Voice & Music DM
Series Utility Software opening
screen appears.
Windows
Installing Software
Installing DSS Player
6
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].
7
Register user information.
Register user information. Enter your
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].
8
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].
9
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].
10
Authorizing the start of file
copying.
Confirm all “Current Settings”. To accept
them, click [Next].

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Note
To change the program menu folder or
installation folder, click [Back].
11
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.
Installing Windows Media
Player
12
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.
13
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].
14
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
15
Install Acrobat Reader according
to the directions on the screen.
Installing the Device Driver
16
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

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Macintosh
1
Insert OLYMPUS Voice & Music DM
Series Utility Software into the CD-
ROM drive.
2
Double-click CD icon.
Double-click the desired language to
select it.
3
Double-click the following icon.
(OS 9.x)
DSS Player for Mac Installer
(OS X)
DSS Player (for Mac) Installer OS X
4
Click [Continue] when the DSS
Player for Mac opening screen
appears.
5
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].
6
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.
7
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.
Installing Software
Installing Software

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Uninstalling Software
To uninstall any of the software component of the DM series Utility software installed on your
PC, follow the steps below.
1
Exit DSS Player and Windows
Media Player.
2
Select [Control Panel] from [Start]
menu.
3
Click [Add/Remove programs] in
the control panel window.
4
A list of applications that have been
installed is displayed.
Select the software you would like to
uninstall/remove.
5
Click [Change/Remove].
6
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.
Windows
Uninstalling Software
7
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.

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Macintosh
1
Exit DSS Player.
2
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
3
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.
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]
5
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.
Uninstalling Software
Uninstalling Software