Olympus DM-2 User Manual
DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
DM-4
DM-2
DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONS
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itself.
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Table of contents
Introduction
Safet y precautio ns ................................... 8
Caution f or usage environ ment ..................... 8
Handling t he recorder .................................... 9
Batter y handling prec autions .......................10
AC adapter .....................................................11
LCD monitor ...................................................12
1 Getting started
Main fea tures ......................................... 13
Identi fication of p arts ............................ 16
[Home] menu disp lay ....................................17
[Recorde r] mo de display ...............................19
[Music] [Podcas t] mode display ................... 20
[Audiobook s] mode display...........................21
[Audio Diar y] mode display .......................... 22
Power supp ly ......................................... 23
Inser ting the batter y .................................... 23
Charge the b attery ........................................24
Charging b y connecting to a
computer v ia USB .................................... 25
Connect t o the USB connecting AC a dapter
(optional) to c harge ................................ 26
Turning on/of f the power ............................. 28
HOLD ...................................................... 29
Setti ng time and date [ Time & Date] ....... 30
Changing t he time and date..........................31
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Inser ting and ejec ting a microSD ca rd ..... 32
Insert ing a microSD card .............................. 32
Eject ing a microSD card ................................ 33
Notes on th e folders ............................... 34
About the f olders for voice re cordings ......... 34
About the f older for music play back ............ 35
About the f older for Podcas t contents ......... 36
About the f older for elec tronic book
content s and text file s .............................37
About the f older for Audibl e contents ......... 39
About the f older for pict ure .........................4 0
2 Basic operations
Recording .............................................. 41
Recordi ng to a recording fo lder ....................41
Specif ying a keyword b efore recordin g ....... 42
Recommen ded settings b y recording
conditi o n ................................................. 45
Recordi ng from exter nal microphone or o ther
devices .................................................... 46
Playbac k ................................................ 48
Playback Pos ition mode ............................... 51
Setti ng an index mark .................................. 53
Clearing an index mark ................................. 53
How to begin s egment repeat play back ...... 54
File sear ch .............................................. 55
Opening t he file search di splay from the
[Recorde r] folder ..................................... 55
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File searc h display operatio ns of the
[Recorde r] folder ..................................... 56
Opening t he file search di splay from the
[Music] folde r .......................................... 58
File searc h display operatio ns of the
[Music] folde r .......................................... 59
Erasing ................................................... 62
Erasing f rom the file disp lay ........................ 62
Erasing f rom the file lis t display ................... 63
Erasing al l files in a folde r ............................ 64
Erasing a f older............................................. 65
Partia lly erase a file ......................................6 6
3 Menu setting
Menu set ting method ............................. 67
Making se ttings from [Pre ferences] on the
[Home] menu disp lay.............................. 67
Perfor ming menu sett ings during recor ding,
playback , and stop modes ...................... 68
G Rec Menu ................................................ 69
G Play Menu ............................................... 73
G LCD/Sound Men u .....................................76
G File Menu ................................................ 77
G System Menu .......................................... 78
G Book Menu ............................................. 81
Setti ng the recording s cene [Rec Scene] ...... 84
Timer rec ording [Timer Re c] ........................ 85
Setti ng the playback scen e [Play Scene] ...... 88
Guidance [ Voice Guide] ................................ 89
Alarm playb ack functio n [Ala rm] ................. 91
Moving/Copy ing files [File Move /Copy] ....... 95
Dividin g files [File Div ide] ........................... 97
Changing t he USB Class [USB Setting s] ........ 98
Format ting the recorde r [Format] ............... 99
Sched ule setting s [Au dio Diary] .............101
Displayin g the calendar...............................101
Switching t he calendar disp lay ...................101
Operati ons at the calendar d isplay .............102
Add a sched ule ............................................103
Registe ring a voice memo .......................... 106
Playing audi o files from th e schedule list
display ................................................... 108
Editing t he schedule................................... 109
Deletin g a schedule ..................................... 110
Deletin g a voice memo ................................111
Format ting the schedu le .............................113
Viewin g images (For DM-4) .................... 114
Impor ting images .......................................114
Viewing i mages ...........................................115
Erasing a im ages .........................................116
Using voi ce recogniti on (For DM-4) ......... 118
Using voice con trol ...................................... 118
Using voice com mands ................................119
Impor ting DAISY content s (For DM-4) .....120
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4 Using the Olympus Sonority
Saving f iles in your PC ............................121
Operat ing environm ent .........................122
Connec ting to your PC ............................123
Connec ting to your PC .................................123
Disconne cting from yo ur PC ........................124
Functi ons availabl e in
the Oly mpus Sonorit y .......................125
Instal ling soft ware ...............................127
Uninst alling sof tware ...........................129
Using on line help ..................................130
Runnin g Olympus Son ority ....................131
Window na mes (Olympus So nority) ........132
Downlo ad voice files fr om the record er ..134
Play a voice f ile .....................................136
Using the w aveform editi ng function ....137
Using th e one-touch ef fect func tion ......137
Upload vo ice files to th e recorder ...........138
About Pod cast .......................................139
Registe r a podcast prog ram ........................139
Update a pro gram ...................................... 140
Downloa d the content ................................141
Transfer con tent to the recorde r .................142
Program g uide functio ns ............................143
About DAIS Y (For DM-4) ..........................144
Impor ting contents .....................................145
Playing con tents ......................................... 146
Transfer con tent to the recorde r .................147
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Upgrad e function ..................................148
Functi ons availabl e in
the Oly mpus Sonorit y Plus ................149
Functi ons availabl e with the
music ed iting plug- in ........................149
5 About Windows Media Player
Using Wi ndows Media Player ................. 150
Window nam es ...........................................150
Copying mus ic from CD ...............................151
Transferr ing music file to t he recorder ........153
Copying voic e file to the CD .........................156
Creating a p laylist (For DM-4) .....................158
6 About iTunes
Using iTune s ..........................................162
Window nam es ...........................................162
Copying mus ic from CD ...............................163
Transferr ing music file to t he recorder ....... 164
Copying voic e file to the CD .........................165
7 Other features
Playing s ongs in a parti cular order .........166
Creating a p laylist ...................................... 166
About Au dio Books ................................169
Transfer con tent to the recorde r .................169
About Text S peech (For DM-4) ................170
Transfer te xt file to the re corder .................170
Loadin g Audible conte nt .......................171
Install ing AudibleManager .........................171
Adding devi ce to AudibleManager ..............172
Purchasi ng Audible content ........................172
Transfer ring Audibl e content .................173
Enjoy Aud ible content wi th
the reco rder ..................................... 174
Audible mo de ..............................................174
Playback p osition and sec tion .....................175
Operati ng recorder in Audib le mode ..........176
USB Microphone/USB Speaker ................178
Using as e xternal memo ry of the PC .......178
8 Other information
Alarm me ssage list ................................179
Troubles hooting....................................180
Accesso ries (optional) ............................182
Specifications .......................................183
Technica l assistanc e and support ...........186
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Safety precautions
Before using you r new recorder, read this
manual careful ly to ensure that you know
how to operate it saf ely and correc tly.
Keep thi s 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 propert y, it is essential that you
always read the warnings and information
provided.
f Danger
If the product is used without
observing the information given
under this symbol, serious injury
or death may result.
f Warning
If the product is used without
observing the information given
under this symbol, injury or death
may result.
f Caution
If the product is used without
observing the information
given under this symbol, minor
personal injury, damage to the
equipment, or loss of valuable
data may result.
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Caution for usage environment
• To protect the high-precision
technology contained in this
product, never leave the recorder
in the places listed below, no
matter if in use or storage:
• Places where temperatures and/or
humidity are high or go through
extreme changes. Direct sunlight,
beaches, locked cars, or near other
heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or
humidifiers.
• In sandy or dust y environments.
• Near flammable items or explosives.
• In wet places, such as bathrooms
or in the rain. When using products
with weatherproof designs, read their
manuals as well.
• In places prone to strong vibrations.
• Never drop the recorder or
subject it to severe shocks or
vibrations.
• The recorder may malfunction
if it is used in a location where
it is subject to a magnetic/
electromagnetic field, radio
waves, or high voltage, such
as near a TV set, microwave,
video game, loud speakers,
large monitor unit, TV/radio
tower, or transmission towers.
In such cases, turn the recorder
off and on again before further
operation.
• 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.
Safety precautions
• Do not use organic solvents such
as alcohol and lacquer thinner to
clean the unit.
<Warning regarding data loss>
Recorded conte nt in memory may
be destroyed or eras ed by operating
mistakes, unit m alfunction, or during
repair work.
It is recommended to back u p and save
impor tant content to ot her media such a s
a comput er hard disk.
Any liability fo r passive damages or
damage of any kind occurred due to data
loss incurred by a de fect of the product,
repair p erformed by the third pa rty other
than Olympus or a n Olympus auth orized
service station, or any other reasons is
excluded from the Olympus’s liability.
Handling the recorder
f Warning:
• Do not use the recorder near
flammable or explosive gases.
• Keep young children and infants
away from the recorder.
Always use and store the recorder out of
the reach of young children and infants
to prevent the following dangerous
situations which could cause serious
injury:
1 Becoming entangled in the recorder
strap, causing strangulation.
2 Accidentally swallowing the battery,
cards or other small parts.
3 Accidentally being injured by the
moving parts of the recorder.
• Do not use or store the recorder
in dusty or humid places.
• Do not disassemble, repair or
modify the unit yourself.
• Use microSD/microSDHC memory
cards only. Never use other types
of cards.
If you accidentally insert another type
of card into the recorder, contact an
authorized distributor or service center.
Do not try to remove the card by force.
• Do not operate the unit while
operating a vehicle (such as a
bicycle, motorcycle, or car).
f Caution:
• Stop using the recorder
immediately if you notice any
unusual odors, noise, or smoke
around it.
Never remove the batteries with bare
hands, wh ich may cause a fire o r burn your
hands.
• Be careful with the strap.
Be careful with the strap when you carry
the recorder. It could easily catch on stray
objects and cause serious damage.
• Do not leave the recorder in
places where it may be subject to
extremely high temperatures.
Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate
and, in some circumstances, cause the
recorder to catch fire. Do not use the
charger or AC adapter if it is covered (such
as a blanket). T his could cause overh eating,
resulting in fire.
• Handle the recorder with care to
avoid getting a low-temperature
burn.
• When the recorder c on ta in s m et al
parts, overheating can result in a lowtemperatu re burn. Pay attenti on to the
following:
• When used for a long period, the
recorder will get hot. If you hold on
to the recorder in this state, a lowtemperature burn may be caused.
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Safety precautions
• In places subject to extremely cold
temperatures, the temperature of the
recorder’s body may be lower than
the environmental temperature. If
possible, wear gloves when handling
the recorder in cold temperatures.
• Do not touch the metallic parts of
the recorder for a long period of
time at low temperatures.
This may damage your skin. At low
temperatures, handle the recorder while
wearing gloves.
Battery handling precautions
Follow these important guidel ines
to prevent batteries from l eaking,
overheating, burning, exploding, or
causing electrical shocks or burns.
f Danger:
• The recorder uses a lithium ion
battery specified by Olympus.
Charge the battery with the
specified AC adapter or charger.
Do not use any other AC adapters
or chargers.
• Batteries should never be
exposed to flame, heated, shortcircuited or disassembled.
• Never heat or incinerate
batteries.
• Take precautions when carrying
or storing batteries to prevent
them from coming into contact
with any metal objects such as
jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.
• Never store batteries where
they will be exposed to direct
sunlight, or subjected to high
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temperatures in a hot vehicle,
near a heat source, etc.
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• To prevent causing battery leaks
or damaging their terminals,
carefully follow all instructions
regarding the use of batteries.
Never attempt to disassemble a
battery or modify it in any way,
solder, etc.
• Do not connect the battery
directly to a power outlet
or a cigarette lighter of an
automobile.
• If battery fluid gets into your
eyes, flush your eyes immediately
with clear, cold running water
and seek medical attention
immediately.
f Warning:
• Keep batteries dry at all times.
• If rechargeable batteries have
not been recharged within the
specified time, stop charging
them and do not use them.
• Do not use a battery if it is
cracked or broken.
• Never subject batteries to strong
shocks or continuous vibration.
• If a battery leaks, becomes
discolored or deformed, or
becomes abnormal in any other
way during operation, stop using
the recorder.
• If a battery leaks fluid onto your
clothing or skin, remove the
clothing and flush the affected
area with clean, running cold
water immediately. If the fluid
burns your skin, seek medical
attention immediately.
• Keep battery out of the reach of
children.
Safety precautions
• If you notice anything unusual
when using this product such as
abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a
burning odor:
1 remove the battery immediately while
being careful not to burn yourself,
and;
2 call your dealer or local Olympus
representative for service.
f Caution:
• Please recycle batteries to help
save our planet’s resources. When
you throw away dead batteries,
be sure to cover their terminals
and always observe local laws and
regulations.
• Always charge a battery when
using it for the first time, or if
it has not been used for a long
period.
• Rechargeable battery have
limited lifetime. When the
operating time becomes shorter
even if the rechargeable battery
is fully charged under the
specified condition, replace it
with a new one.
• The battery may become hot
during prolonged use. To avoid
minor burns, do not remove
it immediately after using the
recorder.
AC adapter
f Danger:
• Be sure to use the AC adapter
with the proper voltage (AC 100 240 V). Using it with other voltage
levels may cause fire, explosion,
overheating, electric shock or
injury.
• For safety, be sure to unplug
the AC adapter from the outlet
before performing maintenance
or cleaning. Also, never plug in or
disconnect the power plug with a
wet hand. This may cause electric
shock or injury.
f 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 i nternal par ts of the AC adapte r
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:
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Safety precautions
• ... 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.
f Caution:
• Do not use the AC adapter if the
power plug is damaged or the
plug is not completely connected
to the outlet. This may cause fire,
overheating, electric shock, short
circuit or damage.
• Unplug the AC adapter from AC
outlet when not using. If this
precaution is not followed, fire,
overheating or electric shock may
occur.
• Make sure to hold the plug when
removing the power plug from
the outlet. Do not bend the
cord excessively or put a heavy
object on it. This may cause fire,
overheating, electric shock or
damage.
• If something appears to be wrong
with the AC adapter, unplug the
AC adapter from the outlet and
consult your nearest service
center. Using the AC adapter may
cause fire, overheating, electric
shock or injury.
• Do not use or keep the AC adapter
in very hot places, such as in
direct sunlight, in a closed car
on a sunny day, near a heater,
on an electric carpet, etc. Do not
use the AC adapter if something
is covering it (such as a blanket).
This may cause fire, explosion,
leakage or overheating.
LCD monitor
• The LCD used for the monitor
is made with high-precision
technology. However, black
spots or bright spots of light may
appear constantly on the LCD
Monitor. Due to its characteristics
or the angle at which you are
viewing the monitor, the spot
may not be uniform in color
and brightness. This is not a
malfunction.
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Main features
Getting started
s This recorder can tag recorded files
or file s transferre d from a persona l
computer with keywords to
manage a file database (☞ P. 77).
It is possible to search for files by f ile date
or keyword (☞ P.5 5).
s It features a scheduling function
(☞ P.101). You can record voice
memo into an event (☞ P.106).
You can also display and playback
any audio file recorded in the
recorder folder directly from the
event display (☞ P.108).
s The settings and functions of this
recorder can be controlled using
speech recognition (☞ P.118 ) (For
DM-4).
s By connecting a digital camera,
you can import and view images
(☞ P.114) (For DM-4).
s This recorder can import text
data and read it aloud (☞ P.17 0)
(For DM-4).
s Supports the linear PCM format,
which is capable of recording
sound quality equivalent to or
surpassing CD-level.
Capable of realistically recording various
different sound sources. High resolution
recording at a high sampling frequency
equivalent or superior to that of a music
CD (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz, Bit
count 16bit) is possible (☞ P. 69 ).
s Supports a wide range of
recording formats. Can handle
the MP3 format (MPEG-1 Audio
Layer 3), and the Windows Media
Audio (WMA) format (☞ P. 69 ).
This device can save files in a highly
compressed manner, thereby allowing
for extended recording times. In
addition, when connected to an external
device, the recorder can encode
incoming analog audio signals without a
PC (☞ P.4 7) .
s Supports high capacity recording
media.
Besides the 8GB (DM-4) or 4GB
(DM-2) built-in memory, you can
also record onto a commerciallyavailable microSD card (☞ P. 32 ).
s You
can playback WAV, WMA, and
MP3 format files transferred from
a computer in addition to files
recorded by the device itself.
You can enjoy music at any time.
s It has a built-in Variable Control
Voice Actuator (VCVA) function
(☞ P.71).
s The Low Cut Filter minimizes
air conditioner noise and other
similar noises while recording
(
☞ P.71).
s The recording level can be
adjusted automatically or
manually (
s A Noise Cancel function (☞ P. 73)
and a Voice Filter function
(☞ P.73) cut noise and enable
clear audio playback.
s For WMA-format recording, you
can select one of 6 recording
modes such as stereo or monaural
(
☞ P.69).
☞ P.69).
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Main features
s Has built in recording scene
setting (☞ P. 84) and playback
scene setting (☞ P. 88) functions
to register the recording or
playback sound quality or mode
according to different usages.
s You can move or copy files
between the built-in memory
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and microSD card, and within the
Main features
folders in the memory (
s You can divide files (
☞ P.97),
or delete part of a file (☞ P. 66 )
recorded in PCM format in this
recorder.
s It ha s a 2.2 inch TF T color LCD pane l
(☞ P.16) .
s It features various playback
functions (
☞ P.74 , P.75 ).
s Index mark features allow you
to quickly find desired locations
(
☞ P.53).
s The playback speed can be
controlled as preferred (
s The guidance feature (in English
and other languages) gives
audio notification of operating
conditions. Various functions can
be operated easily. There is also a
function to read file information
aloud (☞ P. 89 ) (For DM-4).
s You may assign your own names
to folders (
s Timer recording (
☞ P.72 ).
☞ P.85) and
Alarm playback features (☞ P. 91)
enable automatic recording and
playing at a set time.
☞ P.95).
☞ P.75 ).
s A directional microphone feature
has been included that allows
switching between broad stereo
recording and recording with
a highly directional quality
(☞ P.70 ).
s EUPHONY MOBILE has been
included to produce a natural,
realistic experience without
degrading sound quality (
☞ P.73 ).
s Fast forward and rewind are
possible at set intervals (
☞ P.75 ).
s It ’s possible to simplify the
[
Home
] menu items display
according to your purpose
(☞ P.76) (For DM-4).
s Comes with “Olympus Sonority”
software for Windows and
Macintosh (☞ P.121).
If you transfer voice files recorded with
the recorder to a PC, you can easily
playback, organize, and edit the files.
You can perform waveform editing, f ile
joining, and file splitting.
If you connect the recorder to a
computer, you can use it as a USB
microphone or USB speaker (☞ P. 178).
s The “Olympus Sonority” can
be upgraded to a “Olympus
Sonority”, which is equipped with
enhanced functionality (Option)
(☞ P.148).
In addition to the “Olympus Sonority”
functions, editing of MP3 files and
creation of music CDs can be performed.
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s This recorder is compatible
with USB 2.0, enabling fast data
transfer to a computer.
s It has a USB charging function
(☞ P. 25).
s It is compatible with DAISY
(☞ P.144) (For DM-4).
DAISY files can be transferred from the
“Olympus Sonority” software and played
from this recorder.
The recorder can be connected to
another DAISY compatible device to
directly import content (☞ P. 120).
s It is compatible with Audio Book
(☞ P.169) .
s It is compatible with Podcasting
(☞ P.139 ).
If favorite Podcast URL s are registered
in the “Olympus Sonority”, the latest
broadcasting content will be received
automatically. Open the [Podcast] folder
on the recorder to quickly listen to the
program (f ile) transferred from the
“Olympus Sonority”.
s Compatible with Audible
broadcasting (☞ P.17 1).
Main features
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• Remove the screen protector on the
display.
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VOL
STOP
REC
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0
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MIC
^
(Microphone) jack
2 Built-in stereo microphone
3 LED indicator light
4
VOICE
button (For DM-4)
HOME
button (For DM-2)
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POWER/HOLD
6 Strap ho le
7 Display(LCD Panel)
8
REC
(Record) button
9 9 button
0 `
OK
button (Play/Set)
! Fn button (F1/F2/F3)
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STOP
button
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+
button
$ 0 button
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–
button
^ Built-in speaker
&
EAR
(Earphone) jack
* Card cover
( Battery cover
) USB connector
- Power j ack
&
*
(
switch
[Home] menu display
When the p ower is turne d on, the [Home] menu is di splayed.
The [Home] menu provides link s to various functions.
For more details about these func tions, refer to their
respective page numbers below.
• To move to the [Home] menu from another screen,
press and hold the STOP button for more than 2
seconds.
It’s possible to simplify the [Home] menu items display
according to your purpose (☞ P.76) (For DM-4).
When [Accessibility] is set to [Off]:
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When [Accessibility] is set to [On]:
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Menu Function
Records files to one of f ive voice recording folders (Folder
1
A
Recorder
A through Folder E) (☞ P.41). Recorde d files can be tag ged
with keywords so that the f iles can be managed in a
database (☞ P.7 7) .
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C
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Music
Podcast
Audiobooks
DAISY
Text Speech
Manages music files imported from music soft ware such
as Windows Media Player and iTunes. This recorder can be
used as a music player (☞ P.15 0, P.162 ).
Manages podcasts transferred to this recorder using the
supplied “Olympus Sonority” software (☞ P.13 9) .
Manages DAIS Y books (☞ P.144) (For DM- 4) and Audio Book s
(☞ P.169) transferred to this recorder using the supplied
“Olympus Sonority” software. Also manages text files
(☞ P.170) (For DM-4) directly transferred to this recorder.
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Informs the batter y remaining in the voice guide.
Menu Function
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When the recorder is displayed the [Home] menu display, Fn buttons (F1, F2, F3) works as
follows.
Picture
E
Audio Diary
F
Preferences
G
[F1] button Displays the date and time, informs even in the voice guide.
[F2] button
[F3] button Returns to the playback screen during file playback .
Informs the batter y remaining in the voice guide.
You can import images by connecting a digital camera to
this recorder (☞ P.11 4) ( Fo r D M- 4) .
Registers and manages schedules (☞ P.1 01) .
Sets various func tions of the recorder.
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[Recorder] mode display
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Playback displayRecord ing displ ay
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2
3
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6
7
9
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1 File name
2 Folder name
3 Current file number/
Total number of recorded files in
the list
4 Recorder status indicator
5 Level meter
6 Index indicato r
7 Function guide indicator
8 Curre nt tim e
9 Recording mode indicator
0 Elapsed recording time
!
Remaining recording time
Icon display (For all modes)
[h][g] Memory indicator
[j] Timer indicator
[i] Alarm indicator
[k] Battery indicator
[A] Microphone Sensitivity indicator
[Z] VCVA indicator
[c] Low Cut Filter indicator
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3
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9
0
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1 File name
2 Folder name/Keyword/Date
3 Current file number/Total number
of recorded files in the list
4 Playback position bar indicator
5 Recorder status indicator
6 Index indicator/File information
indicator
7 Function guide indicator
8 Curre nt tim e
9 File format
0 File length
! Elapsed playback time
[Q] Zoom Mic indicator
[a] Noise Cancel indicator
[b] Voice Filter indicator
[W] EUPHONY indicator
[d][e] Repeat indicator
[f] Random indicator
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[Music] [Podcast] mode display
Music p layback di splay
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Podcast playback display*
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2
3
4
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1 File name
2 Search category
3 Current file number/
Total number of recorded files in
the list
4 Playback position bar indicator
5 Recorder status indicator
6 Information display area
7 Function guide indicator
8 Curre nt tim e
9 File format
0 File length
! Elapsed playback time
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1
9
0
!
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
0
!
1 File name
2 Program name
3 Current file number/
Total number of recorded files in
the folder
4 Playback position bar indicator
5 Recorder status indicator
6 Information display area
7 Function guide indicator
8 Curre nt tim e
9 File format
0 File length
! Elapsed playback time
* When [Accessibility] is set to [On], this
function can not be used. To use this
function, please set [Accessibility] to [Off]
(☞ P.76 ) ( For D M- 4).
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[Aud iobooks] mo de displ ay
DAISY play back disp lay (For DM-4)
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Audio book playback display*
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2
3
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9
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1 Table of contents indicator
2 Contents name
3 Playback position bar indicator
4 Recorder status indicator
5 Text display area
6 Function guide indicator
7 Curre nt tim e
8 File format
9 File length
0 Elapsed playback time
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1
2
3
4
5
6
7
9
0
!
1 File name
2 Contents name
3 Current file number/Total number
of recorded files in the folder
4 Playback position bar indicator
5 Recorder status indicator
6 Information display area
7 Function guide indicator
8 Curre nt tim e
9 File format
0 File length
! Elapsed playback time
* When [Accessibility] is set to [On], this
function can not be used. To use this
function, please set [Accessibility] to [Off]
(☞ P.76 ) ( For D M- 4).
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[Aud iobooks] mo de displ ay
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1
Identification of parts
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2
3
4
5
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1 File name
2 Folder name
3Playback position bar indicator
4 Recorder status indicator
5 Text display area
6 Function guide indicator
7 Curre nt tim e
8 File format
[Audio Diary] mode display
Calendar displayText play back displ ay (For DM-4)
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1
8
2
3
4
5
1 Title indicator
2 Year and month
3 Calendar display area
4 Schedule information display
area
[
] Voice memos number
indicator
[
] Events number indicator
[ ] Recorded files number
indicator
5 Function guide indicator
6 Curre nt tim e
7 Day registered in schedule
8 Curre nt day
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Power supply
Inserting the battery
This recorder uses a lithium ion bat tery
specif ied by Olympus (LI-50B). Do not use
any other type of bat tery.
1 While pushing down on the
grooves using both thumbs, slide
the battery cover in the direction
indicated by the arrow.
2
With the back label of the battery
facing up, line up the terminals of
the recorder and battery. Insert the
battery by sliding in direction A
while pushing down in direction B.
• Be careful of the direction of the
battery when inserting it.
• The supplied rechargeable battery
is not fully charged. Before using the
unit the first time or after lon g periods
of disuse, it is recommended that you
charge it until full (☞
P. 24) .
3 Close the battery cover by sliding
all the way in direction B while
pushing down in direction A.
Notes
• Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing
the batte ry. Unloading t he batter y while the
recorder is in use may corrupt the file.
• The battery cover is not attached at the
time of purchase.
• Do not use too much force when inserting
the battery. Use only the method listed
above to install and remove the battery.
Otherwise, damage may occur.
• If it takes longer than 15 minutes to replace
the dead bat tery or if you take the battery
in and out rep eatedly at shor t intervals, yo u
may have to reset the time when you have
loaded fresh batteries (☞ P. 30 ).
• Remove the battery if you are not going to
use the recorder for an ex tended period of
time.
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• When playing a voice/music file, the
recorder may be reset due to the
reduction of the voltage output of the
batter y depending on the volume level
even if [k] is displayed in the batter y
indicator. In this case, lower the volume of
the recorder.
• When replacing rechargeable batter y, be
sure to use lithium ion battery (LI-50B)
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specif ied by Olympus. The use of other
Power supp ly
manufacturers' products can damage the
recorder and should be avoided.
Charge the battery
Lithiu m ion battery is self
discharging. After unpacking
this product , charge the supplied
lithium ion bat tery before using
the recorder fo r the first time.
Charg ing using AC ad apter
The includ ed AC adapter (A515) can be conne cted
to this recorder for charging. We recommend
using the AC adapter when recording or
operating the recorder for long periods.
1 Connect the AC adapter in to an
AC outlet.
2 Connect the AC adapter to the
recorder.
• Charging has started when LED
indicato r light is orange an d the batter y
indicato r on the display chang es to the
charging indicator.
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Notes
• Do not put in or take out the battery or AC
adapter when the recorder power is on or
when this recorder is connected to another
device. It may cause problems with the
values and functions set in the recorder.
• The c harger can be use d within the rang e of
AC 100 V to AC 240 V (50/60 Hz). When usi ng
the charger abroad, you may need a plug
adapter to convert the plug to the shape of
the AC wall outlet. For details, ask at your
local electrical shop or travel agent.
• Do not use travel voltage converters as they
could damage your charger.
Charging by connecting to a computer via USB
You can charge the battery by connecting
to a PC's USB port. When charging, be sure
to correctly place the rechargeable battery
(supplied) into the recorder (☞ P. 23 ).
1 Boot the PC.
2 Connect the USB connection
cable to the USB port of the PC.
3 While the recorder is during stop
mode or hold mode, connect
the USB cable to the connecting
terminal on the bottom of this
recorder.
• Charging has started when LED
indicato r light is orange an d the batter y
indicato r on the display chang es to the
charging indicator.
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Connect to the USB connecting AC adapter (optional) to charge
It can be charged by connecting to the USB
connecting AC adapter (A514) (optional).
Before connecting the AC adapter, switch
the USB Connec tion setting to [AC] (☞ P.9 8) .
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Power supp ly
1 Plug the AC adapter into AC
outlet.
2 Plug the recorder ’s USB
connecting cable into the AC
adapter.
3
Make sure that the recorder is
turned off, connect the USB cable
to the connecting terminal on the
bottom of this recorder.
• Charging has started when LED
indicator light is orange and the
batter y indicator on the display
changes to the charging indicator.
Notes
• The recorder cannot be charged when the
PC is not turned on. Also, it may not be
charged when the PC is not switched on,
or when it is in the standby, hibernate or
sleep mode.
• Do not charge the recorder with the USB
hub connected.
• Charging is completed when batter y
indication becomes [<] (charging time:
approximately 3 hours *).
* It shows the approximate time when
charging the rechargeable battery fully
from no remaining power at the room
temperature. The charging time will be
changed depending on the remaining
amount and the state of battery.
• You canno t charge when [;]*1 or [=]*2
is displaye d. Charge the batte ry at the
temperat ure from 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).
*1 [;]: When surrounding temperature is
low.
*2 [=]: When surrounding temperature is
high.
• When using time becomes notably short
even after the battery are fully charged,
replace them with new ones.
• Be sure to push the USB connector all the
way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not
operate properly.
• Be sure to use the attached dedicated
cable for the USB connec tion cable. If
any other company’s cable is used, it
may cause problems. Also, please do not
connect this dedicated cable to any other
company’s product.
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Batte ry indica tor
The battery indicator on the display changes
as the battery loses power.
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l {
• When [m] appears on the display,
k
charging the batter y as soon as possible.
When the battery is too weak, [n] and
[Batte ry Low
recorder shuts down.
• While charging, the battery indicator
constantly changes and does not show the
actual amount of power remaining.
Cauti ons concer ning the rec hargeabl e batterie s
Read the following descriptions carefully
when you use the lithium ion battery (LI50B).
Discharging:
The rechargeable batteries self-discharge
while this is not in use. Be sure to charge
them regularly before use.
Operating temperature:
The rechargeable batteries are chemical
products. The rechargeable batteries
efficiency may fluctuate even when
operating within the recommended
temperature range. This is an inherent
nature of such products.
Recommended temperature range:
When operating appliance:
0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F
Charging:
5°C - 35°C/ 41°F - 95°F
Storage f or a long period:
–20°C - 30°C/ –4°F - 86°F
] appears on the display, the
m
Using the rechargeable batter y outside
the above temperature range may result in
declining efficiency and shorter battery life.
In order to prevent battery leakage or rust,
remove the rechargeable batter y from the
products when you will not be using them
for a long time, and store them separately.
Notes
• This recorder is designed to fully charge
batteries regardless of their energy level.
However, for best results when charging
newly purchased rechargeable batteries
or batteries that have not been used
for a long time (more than one month),
it is recommended to fully charge the
batteries then discharge repeatedly for 2
to 3 times.
• When disposing rechargeable batteries,
always observe the local laws and
regulations. Contact your local recycling
center for proper disposal methods.
• If lithium ion batteries are not fully
discharged, protect against shortcircuiting (e.g. by taping the contac ts)
before disposing.
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Turning on/off the power
When the recorder is not being used, turn
the power of f to reduce batte ry consumption
to a minimum. Even if the power is turned
off, existing data, mode settings, and clock
settings will be maintained.
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Turning o n the power
While the recorder is turned off,
slide the
direction indicated by the arrow for
2 seconds or longer.
• The LED light will light up then power will
• Whe n th e h om e sc re en i s d isp la ye d, y ou can
POWER/HOLD
be turned on and the display will turn on
showing the OLYMPUS logo.
operate the recorder. The home screen will
appear after [Please Wait] appears on the
screen.
switch in the
Turning o ff the power
Slide the
POWER/HOLD
switch in the
direction indicated by the arrow for
1 seconds or longer.
• The display shuts of f, and the power will
be turned off.
Auto Power o ff mode
If the recorder is on and stops for 10 minutes
or longer (default setting), the recorder enters
Auto Power of f mode and turns o ff the power.
You can set the time to enter power save
mode from among [5minutes], [10m inute s],
[30minutes], [1hou r], [2hours], [3hours] and
[Off] (☞ P. 79) .
To exit Auto Power off mode , turn on the
power again.
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A
HOLD
If you bring the POWER/HOLD switch to the
HOLD position, th e current conditio ns will be
preserved, and all buttons and switches will
be disabled. This feature is useful when the
recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket.
Also, you can s top to prevent acciden t during
recording.
Set the r ecorder to HO LD mode
Slide the
POWER/HOLD
switch to the
HOLD position.
• After [Hold
recorder is set to HOLD mode.
Exit HOLD mode
Slide the
] appears on the display, the
POWER/HOLD
switch to the
A position.
Notes
• If you press any button in Hold mode, the
LED indicator light flashes blue but no
operation is performed.
• If HOLD is applied during playback
(recording), operation is disabled with
the playback (recording) state unchanged
(When playback has ended and the
recording has ended due to the remaining
memory being used up, it will stop).
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HOLD
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Setting time and date [Time & Date]
If you set the time and date beforehand,
the information when the file is recorded is
automatically store d for each file. Set ting the
time and date beforehand enables easier file
management.
When you u se this recor der for the
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Setti ng time and date [ Time & Date]
first t ime afte r purchasi ng, or when
you switch it on after removing the
batte ries for more t han 15 minutes
when exchanging batteries etc, the
[Set Time & D ate] will appe ar. When
the “hou r” is flash ing, conduc t the
setup from Step 1.
The voice control function
can be use d with this set ting
(☞ P.118) (For DM-4).
1 Press the 9 or 0 button to
select the item to set.
• Select the item from the “hour”,
“minute”, “year”, “month” and “day”
with a flashing point.
2 Press the + or − button to set.
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• Follow the same steps by pressing the
9 or 0 button to select the next
item, and press the
set.
• You can selec t between 12 and 24 hour
display by p ressing the
while set ting the hour and minute.
Example: 10:20 P.M
10:2 0 PM
(Initial sett ing)
• You can sele ct the order o f the “month”,
“day” and “year” by pressing the
(M/D/ Y)
Example: April 15, 2010
button while setting them.
2010Y 4M 15D
(Initial sett ing)
4M 15D 2010Y
15D 4M 2010Y
+
or − button to
F2
(24H)
button
22:20
3 Press the `OK button to
complete the setting.
• The clock will start from the set date
and time. Press the `
according to the time signal.
Notes
• If you press the `OK button during the
setup operation, the recorder will save the
items that were set to that point.
• After setup, a message will sound saying
that if the guidance is not required, select
[Off], and the display goes into [Vo ice
Guide] (☞ P.89) setup. If you don’t want
the guidance feature, select [Off].
OK
button
F2
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