Olympus DM-520 User Manual 2
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Olympus DM-520 Digital Voice Recorder
Olympus DM-520 Digital Voice Recorder
Product number 142075
Shipping Date: September 2009
Box Contents
• DM-520 Digital Recorder
• Stereo earphones
• USB 2.0 cable (KP-22)
• Carrying ca
rap
• St
• CD-ROM: Olympus Sonority software
• Instructi
• Warranty card
• Two AAA NiMH rechargeable batteries
se
on manual
Features and Benefits
Model DM-520
Recording Format Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3)
WMA (Windows Media Audio)
Recording Media 4 GB built-in Flash memory
Recording Time
Card Format MicroSD (512 MB – 16 GB)
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PCM
48 kHz mode: 5 hours, 45 minutes
44.1 kHz mode: 6 hours, 15 minutes
MP3
320 kbps mode: 28 hours, 00 minutes
256 kbps mode: 35 hours, 00 minutes
192 kbps mode: 46 hours, 45 minutes
128 kbps mode: 70 hours, 00 minutes
WMA
ST XQ mode: 68 hours, 45 minutes
ST HQ mode: 137 hours, 30 minutes
ST SP mode: 275 hours, 00 minutes
HQ mode: 275 hours, 00 minutes
SP mode: 541 hours, 00 minutes
LP mode: 1,076 hours, 00 minutes
Input Level -60 dBv
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PC Interface USB
LCD 28 mm x 28 mm
LED 2 colors (orange = record/transfer/charging; green
= playback)
Folder Messages Voice: 5 folders / Up to 999 files per folder
Music: 1 folder / Up to 999 files
Podcast: 1 folder / Up to 999 files
Sampling Frequency /
Bit Rate
PCM
48 kHz / 16 bit mode: 48 kHz / 128 kbps
44.1 kHz / 16 bit mode: 44.1 kHz / 128 kbps
MP3
320 kbps mode: 44.1 kHz / 320 kbps
256 kbps mode: 44.1 kHz / 256 kbps
192 kbps mode: 44.1 kHz / 192 kbps
128 kbps mode: 44.1 kHz / 128 kbps
WMA
ST XQ mode: 44.1 kHz / 128 kbps
ST HQ mode: 44.1 kHz / 64 kbps
ST SP mode: 22 kHz / 32 kbps
HQ mode: 44.1 kHz / 32 kbps
SP mode: 22 kHz / 16 kbps
LP mode: 8 kHz / 8 kbps
Overall Frequency Response PCM
48 kHz 16 bit mode: 40 - 23,000 Hz
44.1 kHz 16 bit mode: 40 – 21,000 Hz
MP3
44.1 kHz 320 kbps mode: 40 – 20,000 Hz
44.1 kHz 256 kbps mode: 40 – 20,000 Hz
44.1 kHz 192 kbps mode: 40 – 19,000 Hz
44.1 kHz 128 kbps mode: 40 – 17,000 Hz
WMA
ST XQ 44.1 kHz 128 kbps mode: 40 – 19,000 Hz
ST HQ 44.1 kHz 64 kbps mode: 40- 15,000 Hz
ST SP 22 kHz 32 kbps mode: 40 – 9,000 Hz
HQ 44.1 kHz 32 kbps mode: 40 – 13,000 Hz
SP 22 kHz 16 kbps mode: 40 – 8,000 Hz
LP 8 kHz 8 kbps mode: 40 – 3,000 Hz
LP Mode Yes
Voice Activation Available, switchable ON/OFF
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Demographic Data Input Yes
Practical Maximum Output 320 mW
Write Protection Yes
Speaker 23 mm diameter, round dynamic speaker
Microphone Jack
Earphone Jack
3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2.2 kΩ
3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω or more
Power Supply 2 AAA Alkaline or 2 AAA NiMH batteries (BR-401)
External Power Supply AC Adapter (A-514), sold separately
Battery Life Alkaline
Recording:
PCM 48 kHz mode: Approx. 32 hours
MP3 128 kbps mode: Approx. 37 hours
ST XQ mode: Approx. 38 hours
LP mode: Approx. 51 hours
Playback:
Speaker
PCM 48 kHz mode: Approx. 18 hours
MP3 128 kbps mode: Approx. 19 hours
ST XQ / LP mode: Approx. 19 hours
Earphone
PCM 48 kHz mode: Approx. 49 hours
MP2 128 kbps mode: Approx. 57 hours
ST XQ / LP mode: Approx. 58 hours
NiMH (BR-401)
Recording:
PCM 48 kHz mode: Approx. 27 hours
MP3 128 kbps mode: Approx. 30 hours
ST XQ mode: Approx. 30 hours
LP mode: Approx. 41 hours
Playback:
Speakers
PCM 48 kHz mode: Approx. 15 hours
MP3 128 kbps mode: Approx. 16 hours
ST XQ / LP mode: Approx. 16 hours
Earphonezs
PCM 48 kHz mode: Approx. 39 hours
MP3 128 kbps mode: Approx. 45 hours
ST XQ / LP mode: approx. 46 hours
Size 4.33” x 1.53” x .63” (110 x 38.9 x 16 mm),
excluding protrusions
Weight 2.96 oz (84 grams), including alkaline batteries
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OS Supported Windows® XP/Vista
Macintosh OS X 10.4.11 – 10.5
CPU Windows XP/Vista: 32 bits (x86) of 1 GHz and
above or 64 bits (x64) processor
Macintosh Mac OS X 10.4.11 – 10.5: Power PC G5
or Int
el Multicore Processor 1.5 GHz and above
USB Port One free port
Audio Output Earphone output or speaker
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Total recording time for all files. Maximum recording time per file varies depending on quality mode. Available
recording time may be less if many short recordings are made. All figures are approximate.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Features
What are the main features of this model?
The DM-520 is a high-quality, high-capacity digital recorder loaded with handy and intuitive
usability features as well as support software that can run on both Windows PCs and Macs.
It can record in three audio formats: PCM (Linear Pulse Code Modulation), MP3 and WMA
indows Media Audio). In PCM mode, microphone sensitivity levels can be set manually
(W
and the files that are created, which have a .WAV extension, can be split in the recorder.
This model has 4 GB of built-in flash memory and a card slot tha
microSDHC card of up to 16 GB capacity (sold separately). Files can be transferred from the
card to internal memory and vice-versa.
The DM-520 introduces Recording and Playback “scenes” – configurati
make it easy to enable an array of preferred settings via a single menu selection. Three of
the Recording scenes are pre-set with optimal settings for specific recording conditions;
another three can be customized by the user. Five Playback scenes are available.
There are five folders for organizing recordings and separate folders for storing Podcasts,
music files and audio c
ontent purchased from
Audible.com
or MP3 music files transferred from Windows Media
®
The ZOOM microphone incorporates DiMAGIC
Corporation’s DVM (DiMAGIC Virtual
®
Player or iTunes®.
.® The Music folder holds WMA
Microphone) technology for directional recording, and DiMAGIC’s Euphony psychoacoustic
technology for enhanced playback in the recorder.
The DM-520 also includes accessibili
ty features designed to help the visually impaired. The
Voice Guide speaks aloud menu items as they are selected in any of 19 languages.
recorder’s buttons feature ridges and grooves to make them more identifiable by touch.
After transferring the files to a computer via the bundled USB 2.0
Olympus Sonority software can be used to manage, archive and edit PCM and WMA files
made with the recorder on Windows and Mac platforms. (The ability to edit MP3 files is
available at additional cost via the Olympus Sonority Plus upgrade.) The software also
enables subscription to and download from podcast URLs. The podcasts can be transferred
to the recorder’s Podcast folder for playback at the user’s convenience.
The bundled NiMH batteries can be charged in the unit while it is plugged into a computer’s
USB port, so you can keep them conveniently topped off while you work with your files.
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The default languages are English, French and Spanish; however, the others may be uploaded to the recorder
from a computer by using the Olympus Sonority software.
t holds one microSD or
on templates – that
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The
cable, the included
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What are Recording Scenes?
Recording scenes are essentially sets of recorder settings that can be enabled all at once
by making a single menu selection. This function is located in the Rec Menu as Rec Scene.
The DM-520 has six recording scene options. Three are pre-set out of
the box; each is
optimized for recording in specific conditions. The other three are reserved for User
Settings, allowing for customization to suit your preferences. To enable a User
Settings scene, select one of the available User Settings options and then choose
Scene Save. The recorder’s current configuration will be saved as a scene.
The table below shows the menu settings that are applied in each of the preset
Recording Scen
es as well as the default settings when Rec Scene is set to Off. Only the
listed functions are affected when a User Settings recording scene is saved.
Record Setting Off Dictation Conference Lecture
Mic Sense Middle Low Middle High
Rec Mode ST XQ HQ ST XQ ST XQ
Rec Level Auto Auto Auto Auto
Zoom Mic Off Off Wide Zoom
Low Cut Filter Off On On On
VCVA Off Off Off Off
Standby On On On On
What are Playback Scenes?
The DM-520 has an option for the user to create up to five Playback Scenes to setup the
recorder to preset playback scenarios. The settings that can be saved as a Playback
Scene are Property, Noise Cancel, EUPHONY, Voice Filter, Play Mode, Play
Speed, Skip Space, Backlight and LED.
To create a Playback Scene, first configure the
recorder with the desired settings. Then,
in the menu, go to Play Scene > Scene Save and select a User Setting option.
Finally, press the [OK/MENU] button to save the scene. The recorder will save the
settings of the functions listed above as a Playback Scene. To create another scene,
create a new mix of menu settings and repeat the process.
To select a saved Playback Scene for use, in the menu go to Play Sce
ne > Scene Select
and choose the desired User Setting. Press the [OK/MENU] button to activate the scene.
What is the function of Noise Cancel?
Noise Cancel can be enabled to reduce background noise in recordings made in noisy
surroundings. In effect, the function treats the loudest sounds as the most important
and reduces other sounds to make the dictation clearer.
The Noise Cancel options are OFF, LOW and HIGH
menu. The LOW or HIGH settings remain valid until Noise Cancel is set to OFF. Noise
Cancel is not available while the Voice Filter is set, and it cannot be used during Slow
Playback or Fast Playback.
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