Olympus DM-550, DM-450 User Manual

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DETAILED

INSTRUCTIONS

DIGITAL VOICE

RECORDER

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.

and get additional benefits from Olympus!

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Introduction

• The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced notice. Contact our Customer Suppor t Center for the latest information relating to product names and model numbers.

• The utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrity of the content s of this document. In the unlikely event that a questionable item, error, or omission is found, please contact our Customer Support Center.

• Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a defect of the product, repair per formed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other reason is excluded.

Tradema rks and reg istered tr ademark s

• IBM and PC/AT are the trademark s or registered trademark s of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademark s of Microsoft Corporation.

• Macintosh and iTunes are the trademarks of Apple Inc.

• microSD and microSDHC are the trademarks of SD Card Association.

• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

• EUPHONY MOBILE

is a trademark of DiMAGIC Corporation.

• DVM

is a trademark of DiMAGIC Corporation.

• The product was developed based on noise- canceling technology under license from NEC Corporation.

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

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Table of Con tents P.4

Impor ting Content fo r Listening on the Rec order

P.94

Other I nformation P.120

INDEX

Safe an d Proper Usage P.6

Getti ng Started P.8

About Re cording P

About Pl ayback P

Menu Set ting P.4 4

Using th e Recorder on Your P C P.73

Managi ng Files on Your PC P.8 5

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Table of contents

Introduction

INDEX ....................................................... 3

Safe and p roper usage .............................. 6

General Pr ecautions ....................................... 6

Batter ies ......................................................... 6

1 Getting Started

Main fea tures ........................................... 8

Identi fication of p arts ............................ 10

Display (LCD pa nel)

[Recorde r] Mode Display Scree n ..............11

Display (LCD pa nel) [Music] [Podcast]

[Audible] Mode Di splay Screen ................12

Power supp ly ......................................... 14

Insert ing batterie s ........................................14

Charging b y connecting to a co mputer

via USB .....................................................15

Connec t to the USB connecti ng AC adapter

(optional) to c harge .................................16

Turning on/of f the power ..............................18

HOLD ...................................................... 19

Setti ng time and date [ Time & Date] ....... 20

Changing t he time and date..........................21

Inser ting and Ejec ting a microSD c ard ..... 22

Insert ing a microSD card .............................. 22

Eject ing a microSD card ................................2 3

Notes on th e folders ............................... 24

About the f olders for voice r ecordings ..........24

About the f older for music play back ............ 25

About the f older for Podcas t Contents ......... 26

About the f older for Audibl e Contents ......... 26

Selec ting the fold ers and files ................ 27

2 About Recording

Record ing .............................................. 28

Recommen ded settings b y recording

conditi on ................................................. 30

Recordi ng from exter nal microphone or

other devi ces ............................................31

3 About Playback

Playbac k ................................................ 33

Bookma rk mode ........................................... 36

Setti ng an index mark or a tem p mark ........ 38

How to begin s egment repeat play back ...... 40

Erasin g ................................................... 42

Partia lly erase a file (Fo r DM-550) ............... 43

4 Menu Setting

Menu set ting method ............................. 44

 File Menu ................................................. 46

 Rec Menu ................................................. 47

 Play Menu ................................................ 50

 LCD/Sound Men u ..................................... 53

 Device Men u ............................................ 54

Rearran ging files [Repla ce] .......................... 56

Moving/Co pying Files [File Move /Copy]

(For DM-550) ........................................... 57

Splitt ing Files [File Div ide] (For DM-550) ..... 59

Timer Rec ording [Timer Re c] ........................6 0

Setti ng the Recording S cene [Rec Scene] ..... 62

Alarm Playb ack Function [Alar m] ................ 6 4

Setti ng the Playback scen e [Play Scene] ...... 66

Guidance [ Voice Guide] ................................ 68

Changing t he USB Class [USB Setti ngs] ........ 69

Format ting the recorde r [Format] ............... 71

5 Using the Recorder on Your PC

Saving Fi les in Your PC ............................ 73

Operat ing environm ent ...........................74

Functi ons Available i n

the Oly mpus Sonorit y ........................ 75

Instal ling Soft ware ................................ 76

Uninst alling Sof tware ............................ 78

Using On line Help ................................... 79

Connec ting to Your PC ............................. 80

Connec ting to your PC .................................. 80

Disconne cting from yo ur PC ......................... 81

Runnin g Olympus Son ority ..................... 82

Window Na mes (Olympus So nority) ........ 83

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6 Managing Files on Your PC

Downlo ad Voice Files from t he Recorder

Play a Voice Fil e ...................................... 87

Using th e Waveform Editin g Function ..... 88

Using th e One-touch ef fect Funct ion ....... 88

Upload Voi ce Files to the Reco rder .......... 89

Copying Vo ice Guide Data ....................... 90

USB Micro phone/USB Spe aker ................. 91

Upgrad e Function ................................... 92

Functi ons Available i n

the Oly mpus Sonorit y Plus ................. 93

Functi ons Available w ith the

Music Ed iting Plug-in ......................... 93

7 Importing Content for

Listening on the Recorde

Impor ting Content fo r Listening on th e

Record er ............................................ 94

Using Wi ndows Media Playe r .................. 95

Window nam es ............................................ 96

Copying mu sic from CD ................................ 97

Transferr ing music file to t he recorder ......... 98

Copying voi ce file to the CD .........................101

Using iTune s ..........................................103

Window nam es ...........................................103

Copying mu sic from CD .............................. 104

Transferr ing music file to t he recorder ........105

Copying voi ce file to the CD ........................ 106

Impor ting Podcast Co ntent....................107

Registe r a Podcast progr am ........................107

Update a pro gram ...................................... 108

Downloa d the Content ............................... 109

Transfer Con tent to the Recorder ................110

Progra m Guide Functi ons ......................111

To register pr ograms ...................................111

Loadin g Audible Conte nt ....................... 112

Install ing AudibleManage r .........................112

Adding Dev ice to AudibleManag er .............113

Purchasi ng Audible Content ........................ 113

Transfer ring Audibl e Content ................114

Enjoy Aud ible Content wi th

... 85

the Reco rder .....................................115

Audible Mo de ..............................................115

Playback Po sition and Sec tion ....................116

Operati ng Recorder in Audi ble Mode ..........117

Using as e xternal memo ry of the PC .......119

8 Other Information

Alarm me ssage list ................................120

Troubles hooting....................................121

Accesso ries (optional) ............................123

Speci fications .......................................124

Technica l assistanc e and support ...........127

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Safe and proper usage

Before using you r new recorder, rea d this manual c arefully to ens ure that you know how to operate it safely and c orrectly. Keep thi s manual in an easily accessible location for future reference.

• The warning symbols indicate impor tant 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 regardi ng data loss> Record ed content in mem ory may be destroyed or erased by op erating mistakes, unit malfun ction, or duri ng repair work. It is recommend ed to back up and save impor tant content to ot her media such a s a computer hard disk. Any liability fo r passive damage s or damage o f any kind occurre d due to data loss inc urred by a defect of the product , repair p erformed by the third p arty other than Olympus or an Olympus authorize d service stat ion, or any other reasons i s exclud ed from the Olympus’s liabilit y.

Batterie s

D Danger:

• Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated, shortcircuited or disassembled.

• Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc.

D Warning:

• Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly onto a battery or modify it.

• Do not connect the

- terminals together. This may cause fire, overheating or electric shock.

= and

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Safe and proper usage

• When carrying or storing the batteries, be sure to put it in the provided case to protect its terminals. Do not carry or store the batteries with any metal objects (such as key rings).

If this warning is not followed,

fire, overheating or electric shock may occur.

• Do not connect the batteries directly to a power outlet or a cigarette lighter of an automobile.

• Do not insert the batteries with their

= and - terminals reversed.

• If any liquid from a battery gets into your eyes, promptly wash it off with clean water and consult your doctor at once.

• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable batteries.

• Never use any batteries with a torn or cracked outer cover.

• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

• If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor:

1 remove the batteries immediately

while being careful not to burn yourself, and;

2 call your dealer or local Olympus

representative for service.

• Do not expose the batteries to water. Do not allow water to contact the terminals.

• Do not remove or damage the batteries insulating sheet.

• Do not use the batteries if you find something wrong with them such as leakage, color change or deformity.

• Unplug the charger if the charging is still incomplete after the specified time it should take.

• Should any batteries liquid get on skin or clothing, promptly wash it off with clean water.

• Keep batteries away from fire.

D Caution:

• Do not mix and use a charged battery with a discharged battery.

• Do not use dry cell batteries, batteries that have different capacities or are of different types and brands.

• Charge the two batteries simultaneously to use them.

• Do not subject batteries to strong shocks.

• When using rechargeable batteries that have not been used for a while, be sure to recharge them before use.

• Rechargeable batteries 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.

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Getting Started

Main features

s Supports the linear PCM format,

which is capable of recording sound quality equivalent to or surpassing CD-level (For DM-550).

Capable of realistically recording various

different sound sources. High resolution

Main fea tures

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.47).

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.

This device can save files in a highly compressed manner, thereby allowing

for extended recording times ( P.47).

In addition, when connected to an external device, the recorder can encode incoming analog audio signals without a

PC ( P.32).

s Supports high capacity recording

media.Besides the 4GB (DM-550) or 2GB (DM-450) built-in memory, you can also record onto a commercially-available microSD card (

 P. 22).

Check the OLYMPUS website regar ding mi cro SD c ard s wh ich ar e co nfir med operation with this recorder.

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 be enjoyed as a music player at any time.

s It has a built-in Variable Control

Voice Actuator (VCVA) function

( P. 48).

s The Low Cut Filter minimizes

air conditioner noise and other similar noises while recording

( P. 48).

s The recording level can be

adjusted automatically or manually (For DM-550) (

s A Noise Cancel function ( P. 50)

and a Voice Filter function

( P. 50) 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. 47).

s Has built in recording scene

setting ( scene setting ( 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 and microSD card, and within the folders in the memory (For DM-

550) (

s You can split files ( P. 59), or

delete a part of a file ( recorded in PCM format in this recorder (For DM-550).

s It has a backlight full-dot display

(LCD panel) (

s It features various repeat

functions (

s Index mark and temp mark

features allow you to quickly find desired locations (

 P. 62) and playback

 P. 66) functions

 P. 57).

 P. 11).

 P. 40, P.50).

 P. 47).

 P. 43)

 P. 38).

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Main features

s The playback speed can be

controlled as preferred (

 P. 51).

s The guidance feature (in English

and other languages) gives audio notification of operating conditions. Various functions can be operated easily (

 P. 68).

s You may assign your own names

to folders (

 P. 54).

s Timer Rec ( P. 60) and Alarm

features (

 P. 64) enable

automatic recording and playing at a set time.

s A directional microphone feature

has been included that allows switching between broad stereo recording and recording with a highly directional quality

( P. 48).

s A convenient intro play feature

has been included for when searching for a file that you want to listen to (For DM-550)(

 P. 53).

s EUPHONY MOBILE has been

included to produce a natural, realistic experience without degrading sound quality

( P. 50).

s Fast forward and rewind are

possible at set intervals (

 P. 52).

s Comes with “Olympus Sonority”

software for Windows and Macintosh (

If you trans fer voice files recorded

with the recorder to a PC, you can easily playback, organize, and edit the files.

You can perform waveform editing,

file joining, and file splitting.

If you connect the recorder to a

computer, you can use it as a USB

microphone or USB speaker ( P. 91).

 P.75).

s The “Olympus Sonority” can be

upgraded to a “Olympus Sonority Plus”, which is equipped with a enhanced functionality (Option)

( P. 92).

In addition to the “Olympus Sonority ”

functions, editing of MP3 files and creation of music CDs can be performed.

s This recorder is compatible

with USB 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to a computer.

s It has a USB charging function

( P.15, P.16).

s It is compatible with Podcasting

( P.107).

If favorite Podcast URLs are registered

in the “Olympus Sonority ”, the latest broadcasting content will be received automatically. Press the Podcast button on the recorder to quickly listen to the program (f ile) transferred from the “Olympus Sonorit y” to the recorder.

s Compatible with Audible

broadcasting (

 P. 112).

Main fea tures

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9 0

3 4 5

(

)

Identification of parts

MIC

(Microphone) jack

2 Record indicator light 3

REC

s (Record) button

STOP

4 button

PLAY

` button

6 Strap hole 7 Built-in stereo microphone 8 Display (LCD panel) 9

button

F2/SCENE

button

! 9 button @

LIST

button

–

button

ERASE

button

% 0 button ^

OK/MEN U

button

F1/PODCA ST

button

* Built-in speaker (

EAR

(Earphone) jack

)

REMOTE

jack

Connec t the receiver of th e exclusive remo te control s et (optional). Th e recorder's rec ording and stop f unctions can b e operated thro ugh the remot e control.

- Card cover = USB connector q Battery cover w Battery cover release button e

POWER/ HOLD

switch

Identi fication o f parts

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4 5

9 0 !

7 8

Identi fication o f parts

Display (LCD panel) [Recorder] Mode Display Screen

Folder l ist displ ay

1 Recording media indicator 2 Current folder name 3 Recorder status indicator/

Batter y indicator

4 Folder name 5 Function guide indicator

1 Recording media indicator 2 Current folder name 3 Recorder status indicator/

Batter y indicator

4 File name 5 Function guide indicator

File lis t display

File dis play

1 Recording media indicator 2 Current file name 3 Recorder status indicator/

Batter y indicator [`]Play indicator [s]Record indicator [5]Pause indicator [4]Stop indicator

[]F. Play indicator

[]S. Play indicator 4 Folder indicator/ Recording mode indicator/ [

] Timer indicator

[

] Alarm indicator

5 Remaining memory bar indicator/ Playback position bar indicator 6 Icon display

[]

Microphone sensitivity indicator

[] VCVA indicator

[] Low Cut Filter indicator

[

] Zoom Mic indicator

[] Noise Cancel indicator

[] Voice Filter indicator

[

] EUPHONY indicator

[

][ ] Playback mode indicator

Identification of parts

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6 7

Display (LCD panel) [Music] [Podcast] [Audible] Mode Display Screen

List di splay

When there are files and folders in the folder

When there are only f iles in the folder

List di splay

File dis play

1 Recording media indicator 2 Current file name 3 Recorder status indicator/

Batter y indicator

4 Title name 5 Artist name 6 Album name 7 Elapsed playback time 8 Function guide indicator

7 File Lock indicator 8 Current file number/

Total number of recorded files in

the folder

9 Elapsed recording time/ Elapsed playback time 0 Remaining recording time/ File length ! Recording date and time/ Level meter @ Function guide indicator

Identification of parts

1 Recording media indicator 2 Current folder name 3 Recorder status indicator/

Batter y indicator

4 Folder name/File name 5 Function guide indicator

1 Recording media indicator 2 Current folder name 3 Recorder status indicator/

Batter y indicator

4 File name 5 Function guide indicator

Identi fication o f parts

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9 Current file number/

] File format

[

] EUPHONY indicator

[ ][ ] Playback mode indicator

Identification of parts

Total number of recorded files in

the folder

0 Playback position bar indicator ! File length @ Icon display

[

Identi fication o f parts

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Power supply

2 Insert battery, observing the

correct

= and - polarities.

Inserting batteries

This recorder can be used with either Ni- MH Rechargeable Bat teries or AAA Alkaline Batteries.

1 Slide the battery cover open

while lightly pressing the battery cover release button.

• When charging the recorder, be sure to use the supplied specified Ni-MH rechargeable (BR4 01) batteries.

• The supplied rechargeable batteries are not fully charged. Before using the unit the f irst time or after long periods of disuse, it is recommended

that you charge them until full (

P.15, P.16).

4 Slide the

POWER/ HOLD

switch in the direction indicated by the arrow, and turn the power on.

3 Close the battery cover

completely by pressing to the direction

A, then sliding to the

direction

• If the “hour” indicator f lashes in the

display, see “Setting time a nd date

[Time & Date]

” ( P.20).

Batte ry indica tor

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

• When [

] appears on the display, replace

the batteries as soon as possible. When the batteries are too weak, [

] and [Battery Low] appears on the display, the recorder shuts down.

Power supp ly

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Power supp ly

Note s

• Manganese batteries may not be used in this recorder.

• When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended.

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

• If it takes longer than 15 minute to replace the dead batteries or if you take the batteries in and out repeatedly at shor t intervals, you may have to reset the time when you have loaded fresh batteries

( P.20).

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

• When playing a voice/music le, the recorder may be reset due to the reduction of the voltage output of the batteries depending on the volume level

even if [] is displayed in the battery

indicator. In this case, lower the volume of the recorder.

• When replacing rechargeable batteries, be sure to use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. The use of other manufacturers' products can damage the recorder and should be avoided.

Power supply

Charging by connecting to a computer via USB

You can charge the batteries by connec ting to a PC's USB por t. When charging, be sure to correctly place the rechargeable bat teries

(supplied) into the recorder ( P.14).

Do not charge primar y batteries such as alkali or lithium bat teries. It may cause batter y leakage heating and recorder malfunc tion.

1 Boot the PC.

2 Connect the USB connection

cable to the USB port of the PC.

3 In the Stop or Hold status,

connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal on the bottom of this recorder while pressing the

STOP

4 button.

• [Batt.Char ge mode] appears in the

display while pressing the STOP 4 button.

• Press and hold the STO P

4 button

until [Charging] appears in the display.

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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 Connection setting to [AC Ada pter]

( P.69).

1 Plug the AC Adapter into a socket

for domestic power.

2 Plug the recorder’s USB

connecting cable into the AC Adapter.

3 With the Power at OFF, connect

the USB cable to the connecting terminal on the bottom of this recorder while pressing the

STOP

4 button.

• [Batt. Charge mode] will be displayed on the screen.

• Charging will start when [

Charging]

appears in the display.

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Note s

• Charging will stop temporarily during recording, playback or data transmission.

• 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 connec ted.

• If [Cannot charge

] is displayed, it means that a battery that cannot be charged is in the recorder. Replace the batteries with

supplied ones at once ( P. 14).

• Charging is completed when battery

indication becomes to [] (charging time:

approximately 4 hours *).

* It shows the approximate time when

charging the rechargeable bat tery fully from no remaining power at the room temperature. The charging time will be changed depending on the remaining amount and the state of batteries.

• You cannot charge when [

]*1 or

[]*2 blinks. Charge the batteries at the

temperature from 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).

[]: When surrounding temperature is

low.

*2 []: When surrounding temperature is

high.

• When using time becomes notably short even after the batteries 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 connection cable. If any other company’s cable is used, it cause problems. Also, please do not connect this dedicated cable to any other company’s product.

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Cauti ons concer ning the rec hargeabl e batterie s

Read the following descriptions carefully when you use the Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.

Discharging:

The rechargeable batteries self-discharge while this is not in use. Be sure to charge them regularly before use.

Operating tem perature:

The rechargeable batteries are chemical products. The rechargeable batteries efficiency may fluc tuate even when operating within the recommended temperature range. This is an inherent nature of such produc ts.

Recomm ended 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 Using the rechargeable batteries outside the above temperature range may result in declining efficienc y and shorter battery life. In order to prevent battery leakage or rust, remove the rechargeable batteries from the products when you will not be using them for a long time, and store them separately.

Note s

• 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 you local recycling center for proper disposal methods.

• If Ni-MH rechargeable bat teries are not fully discharged, protect against shortcircuiting (e.g. by taping the contacts) before disposing.

For customers in G ermany:

Olympus has a contrac t with the GRS (Joint Batter y Disposal Association) in Germany to ensure environmentally friendly disposal.

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Turning o ff the power

Slide the

POWER/ HOLD

switch in the

direction indicated by the arrow for

0.5 seconds or longer.

• The display will turn on, and the power will be turned on.

Turning on/off the powe r

When the recorder is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to a minimum. Even if the power is turned of f, existing data, mode set tings, and clock settings will be maintained.

Turning o n the power

While the recorder’s power is off, slide the

POWER/ HOLD

switch in the

direction indicated by the arrow.

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• The display shuts of f, and the power will be turned off.

• The resume function remembers the stop position before the power is turned off.

Power save m ode

If the recorder is on and stops for 10 minutes or longer (default), the display shuts off and it goes into power save mode. You can set the time to enter power save mode from among [5minutes], [10minutes],

[30minutes], [1hour] and [Off] ( P.54).

To exit power save, press any but ton.

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HOLD

Set the r ecorder to HO LD mode

Slide the

POWER/ HOLD

switch to the

HOLD position.

If you bring the POWER/HOLD switch to the HOLD position, the current conditions 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 stop to prevent accident during recording.

• After [

Hold] appears on the display, the

recorder is set to HOLD mode.

Exit HOL D mode

Slide the

POWER/ HOLD

switch to the

A position.

Note s

• If you press any button in HOLD mode, the clock display ashes for 2 seconds, but it will not operate the recorder.

• 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).

• This recorder can be eectively operated via the connected exclusive remote control set RS30W (optional), even when it is in HOLD mode.

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butto n

+−

butto n

9 0 butto n

butto n

If you set the time an d dat e b eforehand , the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file. Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management.

When you use this recorde r for the first t ime after purchasin g, or when you switch it on af ter removing the batteries for more than 15 minutes when exc hanging batte ries, etc, the [

Set Tim e & Date

] will app ear. When

the “

hour

” is flashing, co nduct the

setup from Step 1.

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.

• Follow the same steps by pressing the

9 or 0 button to select the next item, and press the + or − button to set.

• You can select between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the F1 button while setting the hour and minute.

Example: 10:20 P.M

10:20 PM (Init ial setting)

22:20

• You can select the order of the “month”, “day” and “year ” by pressing the F1 button while setting them.

Example: April 15, 20 09

4M 15D 200 9Y (Init ial setting)

15D 4M 200 9Y

2009 Y 4M 15D

3 Press the OK button to complete

the setting.

• The clock will start from the set date and time. Press the OK button according to the time signal.

Setting time and date [Time & Date]

Setti ng time and date

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STOP

butto n

+−

butto n

9 0 butto n

butto n

Setti ng time and date

1 Select [

Time & Date

] from the

menu in [

Device M enu

• [Time & Date] will appear on the display.

• For details on menu settings, please refer to P. 44, P.45.

• The “

hour” will flash on the display, indicating the start of the Time and Date setup process.

The following steps are the same as Step 1 through Step 3 of “Setting time and date

[Time & Date]

” ( P.20).

Changing the time and date

While the recorder is during stop mode, press and hold the STOP 4 button to display the [Time & Date], and [Remai n]. If the current time and date is not correct, set it using the procedure below.

2 Press the

STOP4

button to

close the menu screen.

Note s

• 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, selec t [Off ], and the screen goes into [Voic e

Guide] ( P.68) setup. If you don’t want

the guidance feature, select [Off ].

Setting time and date [Time & Date]

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Inserting and Ejecting a microSD card

2 Face the microSD card the correct

way and insert it into the card slot as shown in the diagram.

The "microSD" indicated in the instruction manual refers to both microSD and microSDHC . This recorder can be used with commercially available microSD cards as well as the builtin memor y.

Inserting a microSD card

1 While the recorder is during stop

mode, open the card cover.

• Insert the microSD card keeping it straight.

• The microSD card stops with a click when it is inserted all the way.

• Inserting the microSD card the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the microSD card to jam.

• If the microSD card is not inserted all the way, data may not be written to the microSD card.

3 Close the card cover securely.

• When you insert the microSD card, the recording media changeover display will appear.

4 When you are recording to a

microSD card, press the

or −

button and select [Yes].

5 Press the OK button to complete

the setting.

Note s

• It is possible to switch the recording media

over to the built-in memory ( P.54).

• In some cases microSD card which have been formatted (initialized) by another device, such as a computer, cannot be recognized. Be sure to format them with

this recorder before using ( P.71).

Inser ting and Ejec ting a micro SD card

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Inser ting and Ejec ting a micro SD card

Ejecting a microSD card

1 While the recorder is during stop

mode, open the card cover.

2 Push the microSD card inward to

unlock it, and let it eject partially.

• The microSD card is visibly out of the slot and can be removed safely.

• When [Memory S elect

] is set to

[microSD Card], [Built- in Memory

Selec ted] will appear.

3 Close the card cover securely.

Inserting and Ejec ting a microSD card

Note s

• Releasing your nger quickly after pushing the microSD card inward may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.

• Before inserting the microSD card, turn o the write protection function. Check the Olympus website regarding microSD cards which are confir med operati on w ith this recorder.

• This recorder may not recognize correctly on some microSD cards which are not compatible with this recorder.

• In the case when the microSD card cannot be recognized, remove the microSD card then put it in again to see if this recorder recognizes the microSD card.

• The processing performance reduces in a microSD card when you repeat writing and delete. In this case, format the microSD card

( P.71).

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DM55 0001 .WMA

1 2 3

Notes on the folders

The built-in memor y or the microSD card can be used for the recording media. Regardless of the recording media, voice file, music f iles, and contents f iles are separated and saved respec tively into the [

Recor der

], [

Music

], [

Podcas t

] and [Audible] folders organized in a

branching tree-style. When [

Home

] is displayed in the Function Guide display section, press the F1 key to return to the home screen. This is useful when switching the [

Recor der

], [

Music

], [

Podcas t

] and [

Audib le

] modes.

About the folders for voice recordings

[

Folder A

] - [

Folder E

] within the [

Recor der

] folder are the folders for voice recordings.

When recording with this recorder, select any one of the f ive folders and then record.

File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder.

1 User ID:

The user ID name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder. The user ID can be changed in the Olympus Sonorit y.

2 File number:

A serial number automatically assigned by a Digital Voice Recorder.

3 Extension:

These are the file name extensions for the recording format when recording with this device.

• Linear PCM format .WAV

• MP3 format .MP3

• WMA format .WMA

Each folder can stor e up to 999 f iles.

Notes on th e folders

Note

• Files or folders located under the folder [

Home

] or [

Recor der

]

will not be indicated on the recorder.

Home

Folder

Recorder

Folder A

Folder B

Folder C

File

Folder D

Folder E

001

002

003

004

999

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Notes on the folders

About the folder for music playback

When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player, a folder is automatically created within the [ diagram below. Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged in preferential order and replayed

( P.56).

Music

] folder which has a layered struc ture as shown in the

First layer

Second l ayer

Notes on th e folders

MusicHome

Folder

File

Up to 128 folder s can be created und er the [Mus ic] folder, includ ing [Music].

Artist 01

Artist 02

Artist 03

Album 01

Album 02

Album 03

001

002

003

004

999

Each fol der can store up to 999 f iles.

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Notes on the folders

About the folder for Podcast Contents

Podcas t

A [ inside the [ played. With the recorder stopped, pressing the [ will open the [ folder will appear. For "

Notes on th e folders

Up to 128 fo lde rs can be created under the [Podca st] folder, inc luding [Podcas t].

] folder, for saving files distributed ( P.107) by Podcast, is prepared in advance

Home

] folder. Programs (files) transmit ted from the "Olympus Sonority" can be

Podcas t

] folder under the [

Podcas t

" please see  P.107.

First layer

Podcas tHome

Progra m

Podcas t

Home

] button for one second or longer

] folder. A list of files and folders within the

001

002

003

004

Ea ch f old er c an st or e up t o 99 9

999

files .

About the folder for Audible Contents

Audible f iles can be redirected from the Audible website to the recorder using the Audible

Manager ( P.112) or Windows Media Player.

When redirecting Audible f iles to this recorder using the Audible Manager, an [Audibl e] folder for playing Audible files will automatically be created in the [Mu sic] folder, and the files stored there. When redirecting Audible f iles to this recorder using the Windows Media Player, an [Artist] folder for playing will be created in the [Music] folder, just like for music files, and the f iles will be stored there.

Music

First layer

Audibl eHome

Artis t 01

Artis t 02

Artis t 03

Second l ayer

Album 01

Album 02

Album 03

001

002

003

004

Up to 128 folders can be crea ted under the [Audibl e] folder, includi ng [Audible].

999

Ea ch fo ld er can store up to 999 fi les.

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Home fo lder

File dis play

Selec ting the fol ders and fil es

Selecting the folders and files

Change folders while the operation is playing back or stopped. For information on the

layered structure of the folders, see the section entitled “No tes on the folde rs” ( P.24

to P.26).

Operation of the folde rs for music playbacks/Content p laybacks:

Operation of the folde rs for voice recordings:

butto n

LIST

butto n

File dis play

Each time you press thi s it ope ns the fo lder or f ile sele cted in t he list display and p roceeds down one level . The li st displ ay s cree n c an be operat ed by the 9 button.

Each time you press this it retur ns up on e leve l. The l ist di spla y ca n b e ope rate d by the 0 butto n. Whe n y ou press an d h old the LIST butt on wh ile m oving in a hierarc hy of fold ers, it will return to the fil e display.

Inform ation of the sele cted file is d isplayed. Enter s in playbac k standby mode .

List dis play

The fold ers and files record ed in this recorde r are displaye d.

or − butto n

Selec t the folder or f ile.

Moving t hrough th e levels

list di splay

Folder l ist display File lis t display

Home fo lder

list di splay

Folder l ist display

(First l ayer)

Folder l ist display

(Secon d layer)

File dis play

File lis t display

Retur n

Procee d

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a b c d e

REC

butto n

STOP

butto n

About Recording

Before starting recording, select a voice

recording folder between [] to [] in the

[Recor der] folder. These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of

recording; for example, Folder [] might

be used to store private information, while

Folder [ ] might be dedicated to holding

business information.

Recording

• [Rec Mode] cannot be changed in the recording standby mode or while recording. Configure this while the

recorder is stopped ( P.47).

3 Press the

STOP

4 button to stop

recording.

• [4] will appear on the display.

f F ile length

Note s

• Whe n a micr oSD card is inserted in the recorder, be sure to conrm the recording me dia a s eit her [Bu ilt- in Me mor y] or [microSD Card] so that there is no mistake

( P.54).

• If you select a folder other than

through $ and press the

REC

s button,

a [Cannot re cord in this fol der] message

will ash. Select a folder from through

$ and star t recording again.

• To ensure recording from the beginning, start speaking after you see the recording indicator light on.

• When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds, the recording indicator light starts ashing. When the recording time is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, the light ashes faster.

1 Select the recording folder

( P.24 to P.27).

How to change fold ers:

1 Pressing the LIST button at the file

display while stopped will return you to the next higher level. Pressing the LIST button repeatedly will bring you to the folder list display.

2 Pressing the + or − button at the

folder list display will select the folders for voice recordings.

Newly recorded audio will be saved as

the last file in the selected folder.

2 Press the

REC

s button to start

recording.

• The recording indicator light glows

and [s] will appear on the display.

• Turn the microphone in the direction of the source to be recorded.

a R ecording mode b R emaining memo ry bar indica tor c E lapsed record ing time d R emaining reco rding time e L evel meter (change a ccording to the

recordi ng level and reco rding functi on setti ngs)

Record ing

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To EAR jack

REC

butto n

PLAY

butto n

Record ing

• [`] will appear on the display.

• Stop recording and the f ile that was just recorded will be played back.

Pause

While the recorder is during recording mode, press the

REC

s button.

• [] will appear on the display.

• The recorder will time out after 120 minutes when left in “Rec Pause”.

Resume R ecording:

Press the

REC

s button again.

• Recording will resume at the point of interruption.

To quickl y check on th e recorded c ontents

While the recorder is during recording mode, press the

PLAY

button.

Listen ing while au dio is reco rded

If you st art re cording af ter ins erting the earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder, you can hear the sound being recorded. The recording monitor volume can be adjusted by pressing the + or − button.

Connect the earphone to the

EAR

jack

on the recorder.

• After recording has started, you can hear the sound bein g recor ded throu gh the earphone.

• When [Fol der Full] appears, the recorder will not be able to record anymore. Delete any unnecessary les before recording any

further ( P.42).

• Recorder will not be able to record anymore when [Memo ry Full] appears. Delete any unnecessary les b efore

recording any further ( P.42).

• We recommend formatting the record media in the recorder before recording

( P.71).

Recording

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Note s

• Recording level cannot be controlled using the volume button.

• When using the earphones, do not set the volume too high. Liste ning at very high volume may lead to hearing loss.

• Do not place earphones near a microphone as this may cause feedback.

• When the external spea ker is connecte d while recording, there is a risk that audio feedback will occur.

Record ing

Recommended settings by recordi ng condition

The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereo recordings immediately after purchasing it. The various functions relating to recording can be configured in detail to suit the recording conditions. The following table shows the standard recording settings with the recording environment as an example.

Recording

Record ing

condit ion

Recordi ng for conferences and other l arge groups.

Meetings and business negotia tions with a small number of people.

Dic tati on with a lot of background noise.

Music play ing, wild bird s singing, and railway sounds.

Dictation in a quiet environment.

Recommended Settings

[Rec Mode]

( P.47)

[PCM]: [44.1kHz]

[ST XQ]

[MP3]: [320k bps]

[ST XQ]

[ST HQ] [MP3]: [256kbps] [MP3]: [192kbps]

[HQ]

[PCM]: [48kH z]

[PCM]: [44.1kHz]

It can be us ed in any type of s etting. Selec t a setting for r ecording.

[Mic Sens e]

( P.47)

High]

[

Middle]

[

[Low]

Set the mi cro-

phone se nsitivity

accordin g to the

volume b eing

record ed.

[Low Cut Filter]

( P.48)

[On]

[Off] [Off]

[Zoom Mic]

( P.48)

[Wide]

[Off]

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To MIC jack

Record ing

Recording from external microphone or other devices

The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded. Connec t as follows by the device to be used.

• Do not plug and unplug devices into the recorder’s jack while it is recording.

Recording with external microphone:

Connect an external microphone to the

MIC

jack of the recorder.

Applicable external microphones

2 channe l microphone (omni-direc tional): ME30W

These are highly sensitive omni-

directional microphones suppor ted by plug-in power which are well-suited to recording musical performances.

Highly sensit ive noise-c ancellation monaural micro phone (unidirection al): ME52W

This microphone is used to record

sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise.

Compact Gun Mic rophone (unidirectio nal): ME31

The directional microphones are useful

for recordings such as outdoor re cording of wild birds singing. The metal-cut body provides a sturdiness to the high rigidit y.

Tie clip microp hone (omni-directional): ME15

Small concealing microphone with a

tie-clip.

Telephone pickup: TP7

Earphone type microphone can be

plugged into your ear while phoning. The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded.

Note s

• Use the connecting cord sold separately for dubbing (KA333) to connect the recorder with other devices.

• The detailed input levels cannot be adjusted with this recorder. When you connect the recorder to an external device, execute a test recording and adjust the output level of the external device.

• The built-in microphone will become inoperable when an external microphone is plugged into the recorder’s MIC jack.

• Microphones supp orted by plug-in power can also be used.

• When an ex ternal monaural microphone is used while [Rec Mo de] is set to a stereo recording mode, it enables recording only

with the L channel microphone ( P.47).

Recording

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To MIC

jack

To audio outp ut

termina l of other

devices

To EAR

jack

To audio inpu t

termina l of

other dev ices

Note

• The detailed input levels cannot be

adjusted with this recorder ( P.47). When

external devices are connec ted, perform a test recording and then adjust the output level for the external devices.

Recording the sound of other devices with this recorder:

The sound can be recorded when connecting to the audio output terminal (earphone jack) of the other device, and the MIC jack of the recorder with the connecting cord KA333 (optional) for dubbing.

Note

• When you adjust the various sound quality settings related to playback on the recorder, the audio output signal sent out from the EAR jack will change as well

( P.50).

Recording the sound of this recorder with other devices:

The sound of this recorder can be recorded to other devices when connected to the audio input terminal (microphone jack) of other devices and the E AR jack of this recorder, with the connecting cord KA333 (optional) for dubbing.

Recording

Record ing

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c d

STOP

butto n

+−

butto n

9 0 butto n

butto n

PLAY

butto n

LIST

butto n

Playback

The recorder can playback WAV, MP3 and WMA format files. To playback a file recorded with other machines, you need to

transfer (copy) it from a computer.

About Playback

3 Press the

PLAY

` or OK button to

start playback.

• [`] will appear on the display.

a F ile name b F older indicato r c P layback positi on bar indicator d E lapsed playba ck time e F ile length

4 Press the + or − button to adjust

to a comfortable listening volume.

• The volume can be adjusted within a range from [00] to [

5 Press the

STOP

4 button at

any point you want to stop the playback.

• [4] will appear on the display.

• This will stop the file being played back midway. When the resume function is activated the stopped location will be registered, even if the power is turned off. The next time the power is turned on, playback may be resumed from the registered stopped location.

1 Select the folder which

contains the files to be played back (

 P.24 to P.27).

How to change fold ers:

1 Pressing the LIST button at the file

display during playback or while stopped will return you to the next higher level. Pressing the LIST button repeatedly will bring you to the folder list display.

2 Press the

or − button at the folder

list display to selec t folder, and then press OK or 9 button.

2 In the File list display, press the +

−

button to select the file that

you want to playback.

• In the File display, press the 9 or 0 button to select a file.

Playbac k

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• [] will appear on the display.

• If you release the

9 button, it will stop.

Press the PLAY ` or OK button to start playback from where it was stopped.

While the recorder is during playback mode, press and hold the 9 button.

• When you release the 9 button the

recorder will resume normal playback.

• If there is an index mark or temp mark in the middle of the file, the recorder will

stop at that location ( P. 38).

• The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file. Continue pressing the 9 button to proceed with the cue from the beginning of the next file.

Rewind ing

While the recorder is during stop mode in the file display, press and hold the

0 button.

Forwa rding

While the recorder is during stop mode in the file display, press and hold the

9 button.

• [] will appear on the display.

• If you release the

0 button, it will stop.

Press the PLAY ` or OK button to start playback from where it was stopped.

While the recorder is during playback mode, press and hold the 0 button.

• When you release the 0 button the

recorder will resume normal playback

• If there is an index mark or temp mark in the middle of the file, the recorder will

stop at that location ( P. 38).

• The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of the file. Continue pressing the 0 button to proceed with the review from the end of the previous file.

Locat ing the begi nning of the f ile

While the recorder is during stop mode or playback mode, press the 9 button.

• The recorder skips to the beginning of the next f ile.

While the recorder is during playback mode, press the

button.

• The recorder skips to the beginning of the current f ile.

While the recorder is during stop mode, press the

0 button.

• The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file. If the recorder stop the midway of the file, return to the beginning of the file.

Playback

Playbac k

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To EAR

jack

Playbac k

While the recorder is during playback mode, press the

button twice.

• The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file.

Note s

• When you skip to the beginning of the file during playback, the recorder will stop at the position of the index mark and temp mark. The index mark and temp mark will be skipped when you per form the

operation in stop mode ( P. 38).

• When [Ski p Space

] set to other than [File Skip], the recorder will skip forward/ reverse the specif ied time, then will start

playback ( P. 52).

Playba ck throug h earphone

An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening.

• When the earphone is used, the recorder speaker will be switched-off.

Note s

• To avoid irritation to the ear, insert the earphone after turning down the volume level.

• When you listen with the earphone during playback , do not raise the volume too much. It may cause hearing impairment and decrease in hearing abilit y.

Setti ngs relat ing to playba ck

[Segme nt repea t]

( P.40)

This fun ction enable s repeate d playback of par t of the fil e being played.

[Repla ce]

( P.56)

This chan ges the order of th e files i n the selected f older. It is usefu l for playing back f iles in a prefe rred order whil e in normal p layback mode etc .

[Noise C ancel]

( P.50)

If recor ded audio is dif ficult to under stand becaus e of noisy su rroundings, a djust the Nois e Cancel settin g level.

[EUPHO NY]

( P.50)

Level adj ustments of the [EUP HONY] set ting can be set to fo ur stages accord ing to pref erence.

[Voice Fi lter]

( P.50)

The reco rder has a Voice Filter Func tion to cut low and high f requency ton es during n ormal, fast, or s low playbac k, and enable cl ear audio pl ayback.

[Play Mod e]

( P.50)

You can sele ct the playback mode that f its your pref erence.

[Play Spe ed]

( P.51)

The play back speed can b e set to slow s peed or fast speed p layback.

[Skip Sp ace]

( P.52)

The ski p interval leng th can be set.

[Alarm]

( P.52)

The alar m playback func tion can be set t o play a selecte d file at a p re-set time.

[Play Sce ne]

( P.52)

Playback s ettings of you r choice ca n be saved to suit diffe rent sound qual ities and playbac k methods.

[Intro P lay] (For DM- 550)

( P.53)

You can liste n to the first few second s of a file by touchi ng the curs or to a file within a folder.

Playback

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STOP

butto n

9 0 butto n

butto n

PLAY

butto n

About m usic file

In cases where the recorder is unable to playback music files that have been transferred to it, check to make sure that the sampling rate and bit rate are in the range where playback is possible. Combinations of sampling rates and bit rates for music files which the recorder can playback are given below.

File format

Sampl ing frequ ency

Bit rate

WAV format

44.1 kHz, 4 8 kHz 16 bit

MP3 format

MPEG1 Layer 3:

32 kHz, 44 .1 kH z, 48 kHz

MPEG2 Lay er3:

16 kHz, 22.0 5 kHz, 24 kHz

From 8 kbps u p to 320 kbps

WMA format

8 kHz, 11 kHz, 16 kHz, 22 kHz , 32 kHz, 44 .1 kH z, 48 kHz

From 5 kbps u p to 320 kbps

• Variable bitrate MP3 les (in which conversion bitrates can vary) may not play properly.

• For WAV les, this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format. WAV les other than these cannot be played back.

• This recorder is compatible with Microsoft Corporation DRM9, but not with DRM10.

1 Selecting the content file in the

[

Podcas t

] or the Audible file in

the [

Music

] folder.

2 Press the

PLAY

` or OK button to

start playback.

Bookmark mode

The recorder has the bookmark mode in the contents file of the Podcast or Audible file which is transferred to the recorder. When the recorder is in bookmark mode, it automatically memorizes the last stop position as a [Playback Posit ion]. Even the recorder is stopp ed while a file is being played back, the last stop position is recalled from the f ile, and the file can be played back from that position next time.

Playback

• [`] will appear on the display.

When you play the file which you have previously played back, the playback starts from the last stop position.

Playbac k

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Playbac k

3 Press the

STOP

4 or OK button at

any point you want to stop the playback.

• The recorder stops when it reaches the

end of the le. Continue pressing the 9 button to proceed with the cue from the beginning of the next le.

Rewind ing

Press and hold the 0 button while the recorder is stopped.

± W hen you rel ease the butt on, the

re cord er sto ps, but the [Pl ayba ck

Position] will not be updated. Press the PLAY ` or OK button to start playing

back from where it was stopped.

Press and hold the 0 button while playing a file.

When you release the 0 button the recorder will resume normal playback.

• If a temp mark ( P.38) or [Playback

Position] is marked in the middle of the le, the playback stops once at that position.

• The reco rder sto ps when it rea ches the beg inning of t he fil e. Continue pressing the 0 button to proceed with the review from the end of the previous le.

• If the

0 button is kept pressed while the

recorder is stopped at the start of the top le, the recorder will fast rewind starting from the end of the last le.

Locat ing the Begin ning of the Fi le

Press the 9 button during playback, slow playback , or fast playback.

± The next f ile is cued and playback

start s at the previously set speed.

Press the 0 button during playback, slow playback , or fast playback.

Th e file b ein g pla yed i s cue d and play back starts at the previously set speed.

Press the 0 button 2 times during playback, slow playback or fast playback .

The previous file is cued and playback start s at the previously set speed.

Playback

• Stop a fil e pla yba ck at a ny po int . The stop positi on is memorize d as a [Playbac k Position] in the file. In this status, even if you select an empty file, move to the other folder, or turn the recorder off, the playback starts from the last memorized position when you play the same file.

4 Playing back the contents file

which has been played back halfway.

• Pres s the PLAY ` or OK but ton to start playing back from where it was stopped.

Forwa rding

Press and hold the 9 button while the recorder is stopped.

± W hen you rel ease the butt on, the

re cord er sto ps, but the [Pl ayba ck

Position] will not be updated. Press the PLAY ` or OK button to start playing

back from where it was stopped.

Press and hold the 9 button while playing a file.

When you release the 9 button the recorder will resume normal playback.

• If a temp mark ( P.38) or [Playback

Position] is marked in the middle of the le, the playback stops once at that position.

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PLAY

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ERASE

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1 Press the F2 button during file

recording, recording pause, playing, or playback pause.

• Even after an index or temp mark is placed, recording or playback will continue so you can place index or temp marks in other locations in a similar manner.

• A number appears on the display and an index mark or temp mark will be placed.

Setting a n index mark or a temp ma rk

If index marks and temp marks are placed, you can quickly find a location you want to listen to in fast forward and fast rewind and when cuing a file. Index marks cannot be placed on MP3 files or files created on machines other than Olympus IC recorders, but temp marks can be placed instead to temporarily remember desired positions.

• If a temp mark ( P.38) is marked in the

middle of the le, it reproduces from the position.

• If the skip space is set at other than le sk ip

( P.52), the recorder will F. Sk ip (forward

skip) or R . Skip (reverse skip) for a set time before playback.

To skip a fi le

Press the 9 button while the recorder is stopped.

± It skips to the [Playback Position] of

the next file.

Press the 0 button when the playback is stopped at the beginning of the file.

It skips to the [Pl ayback Position] of the previous file.

Press the 0 button when the playback is stopped in the middle of the file.

It skips to the head of the f ile.

Note s

• The bookmark mode is compatible with the les within the [Pod cast] folder and Audible les.

• If the le is deleted with this recorder, the [Playback Position] information is deleted simultaneously.

• Management le for the [Playback Position] will be created for each le.

Playback

Playbac k

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Playbac k

Clearing an index mark or a temp mark:

1 Locate the index or temp mark

you want to clear.

2 Press the 9 or 0 button to

select the index or temp mark to erase.

3 While the index or temp number

appears for approximately 2 seconds on the display, press the

ERASE

button.

• The index or temp mark is erased.

• Index or temp numbers after the erased index or temp number will automatically move up.

Playback

Note s

• Temp marks are temporar y markings, so if you transmit a le to the PC, or move it with a PC, they will be automatically erased.

• Up to 16 index and temp marks can be set in a le. If you try to place more than 16 index or temp marks, the [Index Full] message will appear for index marks, and [Temp Mark Full] for temp marks.

• Index or temp marks cannot be set or

erased in a locked le ( P.46).

• When the index or temp marks are set, the management le will be created for each le.

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PLAY

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1 Select a file that has a segment

you would like to playback repeatedly (

 P.24 to P.27).

2 In the File list display, press the +

−

button to select the file.

• In the File display, press the 9 or 0 button to select a file.

3 Press the

PLAY

` or OK button to

start playback.

4 Press the F1 button at the point

you want to start segment repeat playback.

How to begin segment repea t playback

This func tion enables repeated playback of part of the file being played.

• [ ] will flash on the display.

• Fast forwarding and rewinding can be conduc ted when [ ] is flashing in the same manner as during normal playback , and you can quickly proceed as far as the end position

( P.37).

• When it reaches to the end of the file while [ ] is f lashing, the point will become the end position, and repeat playback will star t.

5 Press the F1 button again at the

position where you want to end segment repeat playback.

• The recorder repeatedly plays back the segment until the segment repeat playback is cancelled.

Note

• As in normal playback mode, playback speed can be change d during segment

repeat playback as well ( P.51). If an

index mark and temp mark are inser ted

or eliminated ( P.38) during segment

repeat playback, segment repeat playback will be canceled and it will return to normal playback mode.

Playback

Playbac k

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Playbac k

a Press the

STOP

4 button

Pressing the

STOP

4 button will release

segment repeat playback and stop playback .

b Press the

button

Pressing the F1 button will release segment repeat playback, and it will return to normal playback mode.

c Press the 0 button

Pressing the 0 button will release segment repeat playback, and reverse to the beginning of the current file.

d Press the 9 button

Pressing the 9 button will release segment repeat playback, and fast forward and cue to the beginning of the next f ile.

e Press the

LIST

button

Pressing the LIST button will release segment repeat playback, and it will return to the display of the file.

Cance l the segmen t repeat play back func tion

Pressing any of the following buttons will release the segment repeat playback.

Playback

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Erasing

A selected file can be erased from a folder. Also, all files in a folder can be erased simultaneously.

1 Select the folder or file you want

to erase (

 P.24 to P.27).

2 In the File list display, press the +

−

button to select the file you

want to erase.

• In the File display, press the 9 or 0 button to select a file.

3 While the recorder is during stop

mode, press the

ERASE

button.

4 Press the + or − button to select

[

Erase in Fo lder

] or [

File Eras e

Note s

• The locked les and les set as read-only

cannot be erased ( P.46).

• If an action is not selected within 8 seconds, the recorder will return to stop status.

• It may take over 10 seconds to complete processing. Never remove batteries during this time because data may be corrupted. In addition, replace the batteries with new ones in order to ensure that the batteries will not run out while processing.

• [

Record er] folder ( -$) as well as

[Music], and [Podca st] folders cannot b e deleted.

7 Press the OK button.

• The display changes to [Erase !] and erasing will start. [Erase Done] is displayed when the file is erased.

5 Press the OK button.

6 Press the + button to select

[

Start

Erasi ng

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Erasi ng

1 Play the file you want to partial

erase.

• Forward a file to the position that shall be erased. If the file is long, use the 9 but ton to move to the position you want to delete.

2 At the starting position of the

partial erase, press the

ERASE

button.

• [Erase start] will flash on the display.

Partially erase a file (For DM-550)

Only a PCM file recorded in the recorder can be partially erased.

3 Press the

ERASE

button again.

• [Start point] and [End point] on the display f lash alternatively. When the lights are flashing, playback continues and you can rewind or fastforward as usual and fast-for ward to the end of erase. If the f ile reaches the end during the flashing of the lights, that will be the position where erase ends.

4 At the position you want to end

partial erase, press the

ERASE

button again.

• The display will switch to [Partial

erasin g !

] and star t the partial erase. The deletion is completed when [Par tial erase completed.] is displayed.

• Playback will stop at the end location of the partial erase.

Note s

• Partial erase is not applicable to les recorded in the WMA or MP3 formats.

• The File Created Date will not change even if the le is partially erased.

Erasing

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Menu setting method

1 While the recorder is recording,

playing or stopped, press the

button for 1 second or longer.

Menu Setting

• The menu will appear on the display.

• Menu items can be set during a

recording or playback ( P.45).

2 Press the + or − button to move

to the tab that contains the item you want to set.

• You can change the menu display by moving the settings tab cursor.

3 Press the OK or 9 button to

move the cursor to the item to set.

4 Press the + or − button to move

to the item you want to set.

5 Press the

or 9 button.

• Moves to the setting of the selected item.

6 Press the + or − button to change

the setting.

Items in menus are categorized by tabs, so select a tab first and move to a desired item to quickly set it. You can set each menu item as follows.

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Menu set ting method

• You will be informed that the settings have been established via the screen.

• Pressing the

F1 or 0 button

without pressing the OK button will cancel the settings and return you to the previous screen.

8 Press the F2 or

STOP

4 button to

close the menu screen.

• When in the menu screen during recording or playback, pressing the F2 button will allow you to return to the playback screen without interrupting recording or playback.

Note s

• The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a selected item is not applied.

• When entering menu settings during recording or playback, the menu settings will be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with no buttons being pressed.

7 Press the OK button to complete

the setting.

4 Setting menu during recording:

Functi on Sett ing

Mic Sen se

To menu item optio ns

Rec Leve l

Zoom Mi c

Low Cut Fil ter

VCVA

Backl ight

LED

4 Setting menu during playback:

Functi on Sett ing

Prope rty

To menu item optio ns

Noise C ancel

EUPHONY

Voice Fil ter

Play Mod e

Play Spe ed

Skip Sp ace

Backl ight

LED

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Menu setting method

 File Menu

Erase Lo ck

Locking a f ile keeps important data from being accidentally erased. Locked files are not erased when you select to erase all files

from a folder ( P.42).

[On]: Locks the file and prevents it from being

erased. [Off ]: Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased.

Replac e

Refer to “Rearran ging files [Replace]”

Menu set ting method

( P.56).

File Move /Copy (For DM-550)

Refer to “M oving/Copying Files [File

Move/Copy]” ( P.57).

File Div ide (For DM-550)

Refer to “S plitting Files [File Divide]”

( P.59).

Prope rty

File and folder information can be confirmed from the menu screen.

When the file is selected:

[Name] (File name), [Date] ( Time stamp), [Size] (File size), [Bit Rate]*1 (File format) [Artist]*2 (Artist name) and [Album]*2 (Album name) will appear on the display. *1 When a linear PCM format file has been

selected, [Bit Rate] area displays the sampling frequency and bit rate.

*2 When a file contains no tag information,

[UNKN OWN_ARTIST], [UNKNOWN _ ALBUM] will appear on the display. When voice f ile is selected, [Artist] and [Album] will not appear on the display.

When the folder is selected:

[Name] (File name), [Fold er] (Number of folder) and [File]*1 (Number of file) will appear on the display. *1 Files which cannot be recognized by this

recorder are not included in the number of files.

• Select the files for which you would like to confirm information in advance before operating the menu.

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 Rec Menu

Mic Sen se

Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. [High]: Highest recording sensitivity suitable

for conferences with large crowds and recording audio at a distance or low

volume. [Middle]: Suitable for recording meetings and

seminars with a small number of people. [Low]: Lowest recording sensitivity suitable for

dictation.

• When you would like to clearly record

a speaker’s voice, set [Mic Sense] to

[Low] and hold recorder’s built-in stereo

microphone close to the speaker’s mouth

(5-10 cm) before recording.

Rec Mode

The recorder can record in the linear PCM format (For DM-550). High resolution recording at a high sampling rate and high bit rate equivalent or superior to that of a music CD is possible. Moreover, it also suppor ts the MP3 and WMA formats.

1 Select the recording format.

[PCM]: This is an uncompressed audio format

which is used for music CDs and the like. [MP3]:

MPEG is the international standard

established by a working group of the

ISO (International Organization for

Standardization). [WMA]: This is an audio compression encoding

method that was developed by the

Microsoft Corporation in the US.

2 Select the recording rate.

[PCM]: [48k Hz/16bit] or [44.1kHz/16bi t] [MP3]: [320kbps] to [128kbps] [WMA]: [ST XQ],[ST HQ],[ST SP], [HQ ], [SP], [LP]

• To record a meeting and lecture clearly, set other than [LP] in Rec Rate.

• When the external monaural microphone is used while [Rec Mo de] is set to a stereo recording mode, it enables recording only with the L channel microphone.

Set the m ethod for ad justing th e recordin g level [Rec Level ] (For DM-550)

You can set the device to automatically or manually adjust the recording level. [Manual]: Recording is per formed by manually

adjusting the recording level.

[Auto]: Recording is per formed by automatically

adjusting the recording level. This is useful for when you will be recording right away.

Adjust the recording level:

Press the

9 or 0 button while

the recorder is recording or paused to adjust the recording level.

• The recording level will be automatically adjusted when the recording level is set to [Auto]. Set the recor ding level to [Manual] to use the recording leve l adjustment feature.

•

Wh en the u nit is s et to [M an ual ], the limiter function will be disab led. Di stor te d so und wi ll b e re cor de d during [OVER] is displayed. Adjust the reco rding level so that [OVER] is not displayed.

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Menu setting method

• [OVER] may be displayed even when the indicator of the recording level meter does not reach or is over to the right.If sound distortions do not disappear even after the recording level has been adjusted, change the

setting for microphone sensitivit y (

P.47) and adjust the recording level again .

•

In putti ng a ver y l oud sou nd ma y produce noise even when the recording level is set to [Auto].

•

The level can be adjusted from [01] to [16]. The higher the number, the higher the level and the larger the indicator position on the level meter.

Zoom Mic

Menu set ting method

The directional microphone function utilizes DiMAGIC’s (DiMAGIC Co., Ltd.) DiMAGIC Virtual Microphone (DVM) technology. DVM is an audio pickup system which allows you to record by focusing on sound from any direction. From expansive stereo recording to high directivity recording, DVM represents the latest in directional control methods that allow you to switch to a single exclusive microphone. [Zoom]: Recording with monaural, however you

can record high directivit y sound. [Narrow]: Recording by a directivity stereo sound. [Wide]: Recording by an expansive stereo sound. [Off ]: Disables this function.

Low Cut Fil ter

The recorder has a Low Cut Filter func tion to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more clearly. This function can reduce noise from air conditioners, projec tors and other similar noises . [On]: Enables the Low Cut Filter function. [Off ]: Disables this function.

VCVA

When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) star ts recordi ng automat ically, and stops when the volume drops below the threshold level. The VCVA featur e ex tends recor ding tim e a nd conserves memor y by sto pping recording during silent periods, which helps the playback to be more efficient. [On]: Enables the VCVA function. Will start recording in VCVA mode. [Off ]: Disables this function. Will resume recording in normal mode.

Adjust the start/stop actuation level:

1 Press the

REC

s button to start

recording.

• When the sound volume is lower than the preset threshold sound level, recording automatically stops after 1 sec approximately, and [Standby] flashes on the display. The recording indicator light glows when recording start s and flashes when recording pauses.

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2 Press the 9 or 0 button

adjust the start/stop actuation level.

• The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 different values.

• The higher the value, the more sensitive the recorder to sounds. At the highest value, even the faintest sound will activate recording.

a Level meter (varies according to the

sound volume being recorded)

b Start level (moves to the right /left

according to the set level)

c Start level/Recording level switch

button (Only when [ VCVA]:[On],[Rec Level]:[M anual] is set, it is displayed.)

• Press the

F1 button to change the recording level during VCVA recording. The recording level can be adjusted.

• The star t/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone

sensitivity mode ( P.47).

• If the starting level is not adjusted within 2 seconds, the display will return to the previous.

• If the surrounding noise is loud, the starting sensitivity of the VCVA can be adjusted according to the recording situation.

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

VCVA standby monitor setting:

When [Standby] is set to [On] with the menu setting, the reco rding will not be outp ut from the earphone while in VCVA standby. When you monitor your recording with the earphone connected, you can check whether VCVA is launched or not by checking if an audio is output. [On]: Enables the Standby Monitor function. [Off ]: Disables this function.

Timer Re c

Refer to “Timer Recordi ng [Timer Rec]”

( P.60).

Rec Scen e

Refer to “S etting the Re cording Scene [R ec

Scene]” ( P.62).

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 Play Menu

Noise C ancel

If recorded audio is di fficult to und erstand bec ause of noisy surroun dings, adjust the Noise Cancel setting level. [High] [Low]: Enables the Noise Cancel function. Noise will

be reduced in the file when it’s played back

for better sound quality. [Off ]: Disables this function.

• When [No ise Cancel

[High], [ Voice Filter] [E UPHONY] and

[Play Speed] func tions will not func tion.

To use these func tions, set [Nois e Cancel]

to [Off ].

Menu set ting method

EUPHONY

This record er i s eq uipped with “EUPHONY MOBILE”, the latest in surround sound systems wh ich c omb ine s ban dwi dth c orr ecti on, expansion technology, and virtual acoustical source processing technology. In add ition to its natur al, expansive feel, the recorder is equip ped wit h t he excepti onal featu re wherein listeners are less prone to developing an compressed or closed-in feel, or to growing tired over extended listening. On top of this, liste ners are less pro ne to developing an oppressed or closed-in feel, or to growing tired over extended listening. Level adjustments of the [EUPHONY ] setting can be set to four stages according to preference. [Power]: This mode focuses more on lower sound

registers. [Wide]: Th is mode has an eve n more ex pansi ve

feel.

] is set to [Low] or

[Natural]: This mode achieves natural bandwidth

correction and acoustical f ield expansion. [Off ]: Disables this function.

EUPHONY] feature is not available

• The [

while [Play Speed] ( P.51), [Noi se

Cancel] ( P.50) and [Voice Fil ter] is set.

Voice Filt er

The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low and high frequenc y tones during normal, fast, or slow playback, and enable clear audio playback . [On]: Enables the Voice Filter function. [Off ]: Disables this function.

• When [Voi ce Filter

Cancel] and [EUPHONY] will not function.

To use this functions, set [Voice Fil ter] to

[Off ].

Play Mod e

You can selec t the playback mode that fits your preference.

] is set to [On], [N oise

Select the desired playback range:

1 Select [

2 Select [

Play Area

File

[File]: Selects the current file. [Folder]: Selects the current folder. [All]: Selects all files in the internal

memory.

], [

Folder

] or [

All

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Select the desired playback mode:

1 Select [

2 Select [On] or [

• In [ to the end of the last le in the folder, [End] ashes for two seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start of the last le.

• In [ comes to the end of the last le in the folder, [En d] ashes for two seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start of the rst le in the folder.

• In [ the folder, the recorder will start playing from the rst le in the next folder. When it comes to the end of the last le in the recorder, [End] ashes for two seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start of the rst le in the recorder.

Repeat

] or [

Random

[Repeat]: Sets to repeat playback mode. [Rando m]: Sets to random playback mode.

Off

[On]: Sets the playback range to be played

back repeatedly or randomly. [Off ]: Disables this func tion.

File] mode, when the recorder comes

Folder] mode, when the recorder

All] mode, after playing the last le in

Play Spe ed

The playback speed of the file can be changed between [0.5] and [2] times speed. Change the speed according to need such as listening to meeting content at a fast speed or reviewing spots that you couldn't catch in a language lesson at a slow spe ed. Th e tone will b e auto mati call y adju sted dig ita lly with out changing the voice so it sounds natural.

1 Select [

2 Set the playback speed.

Slow Playbac k

[

Fast Playbac k

When [

Slow Pla yback

Speed at interval of 0.05 times can

be selected between [x0 .50] and [x0.95].

When [

Fast Play back

Speed at interval of 0.05 times can

be selected between [x1.05] and [x2.0 0].

] or

] is selected:

Change Playback Speed:

1 Press the

PLAY

` or

button to

start playback.

2 Press the

PLAY

` button to switch

playback speed.

• Every time the PLAY ` button is

pressed, the playback speed will switch.

• Even if playback is stopped, the changed playback speed will b e retained. The next playback will be at that speed.

Normal p layback

speed.

Slow playback

down, and [ ] will appear on the

display (default at 0.75 times as fast).

Fast playback:

faster, and [ ] will appear on the

display (default at 1.50 times as fast).

: Playback at normal

: Playback speed slows

Playback speed becomes

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Menu setting method

Restrictions on doub le speed playback:

Normal operation may not be available depending on the sampling frequenc y and the bit rate of the file to be played back. In such a case, reduce the speed of the fast playback .

• As in normal playback mode, you can stop playback , cue a file, or insert an index

mark ( P.38) in slow playback and fast

playback modes as well.

• The slow playback or fast playback is

available even if either [Voice Fi lter] (

P.50) is set.

• The slow playback or fast playback is not

available if either [Noise Cancel] ( P.50)

or [EUPHONY] ( P.50) eect is set.

Menu set ting method

Skip Sp ace

This function enables you to skip (forward) or reverse skip (rewind) a file being played for a set period. This function is convenient for quickly skipping to another playback position or repeatedly playing back short phrases.

1 Select [

2 Set the skip space.

Forwa rd Skip

[

Reverse S kip

When [

[File Skip

[1min. Skip] [5mi n. Skip] [10min. Skip]

When [

[File Skip

[10sec. Sk ip] [30sec. Skip] [1min. Skip] [5mi n. Skip] [10min. Skip]

Forwa rd Skip

Revers e Skip

] is selected:

] [10sec. Sk ip] [30sec. Skip]

] is selected:

] [1sec. Skip] – [5sec. Skip]

] or

Forwa rd/Reverse S kip Playbac k:

1 Press the

PLAY

` or OK button to

start playback.

2 Press the 9 or 0 button.

• The recorder will skip (for ward) or reverse sk ip (rewind) a set space and start playing back.

• If there is an index mark/temp mark or a cue closer than the skip space, the recorder will forward skip/reverse sk ip to that position.

Alarm

Refer to “Alarm Playba ck Function [Alarm]”

( P.64).

Play Sce ne

Refer to “S etting the Play back scene [Play Scene ]

” ( P.66).

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 LCD/Sound Menu

Backl ight

The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initial setting) seconds when a button on the recorder is pressed.

1 Select [

2 Set the lighting time.

3 Set the brightness.

Contra st

Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels.

You can adjus t the LCD display contr ast level from [01] to [12].

LED

You can set it so the LED indicator light does not turn on. [On]: LED light will be set. [Off ]: Disables this function. LED light will be

cancelled.

Lighti ng Time

[

Bright ness

[Off ]: Disables this func tion. [5second s] [10seconds] [30 seconds] [1minutes]: Enables the Backlight function.

[High] [Low]: Sets the brightness of the backlight

when lit.

] or

Beep

The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of error s. System sounds may be turned off. [Volume3]: Increase the volume of beeps. [Volume2]: Return the volume of beeps to normal. [Volume1]: Decrease the volume of beeps. [Off ]: Deactivate beeps.

Langu age (Lang)

You can selec t the display language for this recorder. [Engli sh] [Français] [Deut sch] [Italiano]

[Españ ol] [Русский] [ᶮ㔈]:

• The selectable language diers depending on the region.

Guida nce

Refer to “Guidance [Voice Gu ide]” ( P.68).

Intro Pl ay (For DM-550)

You can listen to the f irst few seconds of a fil e by touching the cursor to a fil e within a folder. This feat ure is convenient whe n looking for files. [10seconds]: The first 10 seconds of a file will be played. [5second s]: The first 5 seconds of a file will be played. [3seconds]: The first 3 seconds of a file will be played. [Off ]: Disables this function.

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 Device Menu

Memor y Select

When an microSD card is inserted you can select to record to either the built-in

memory or to the microSD card ( P.22).

[Built-in Memory]:Built-in memory. [microSD Card]:microSD card.

Chang ing Power Save [Powe r Save]

Forget ting to turn the po wer of f can be prev ented. If the recorder remains in stop mod e f or ove r 10 min utes (Ini tial set ting) while the power is turned on, the power will

be turned off.

Menu set ting method

[5minute s] [10minutes] [30 minutes] [1hour]: Set the length of time before the power will

be turned off. [Off ]: Disables this function.

• If any button is pressed, the elapsed time

count before the power turns o will start

over again.

Chang ing Folder Na mes [Folder Na me]

You can change the folder names of Folder to Folder $ for audio recording into names preset in the template. You can also change folder names registered in the template with "Olympus Sonority". [Setti ngs]: Sets a folder name from the preset

template.

Time & Dat e

Refer to “S etting time and date [T ime &

Date]” ( P.20).

USB Class [ USB Setting s]

Refe r to “Cha ngin g the US B C lass [US B

Setti ngs]” ( P.69).

Reset Se ttings

This returns the functions back to their initial settings (factory default). [Start]: Returns the settings to their initial values. [Cancel]: Takes you back to the [Device Menu

• After resetting the settings, the time settings and le numbers will be preser ved from before the reset and will not return to their initial settings.

Menu settings after setting reset (initial settings):

 Rec Menu:

[Mic Sen se] [Middl e] [Rec Mo de]

[Reco rding format] [Rec ording rate] [ST XQ [Rec Leve l] [Auto] [Zoom M ic] [Off ] [Low Cut Fil ter] [Off ] [VCVA] [

On/Of f] [Off]

[

Standb y] [Off ]

 Play Menu:

[Nois e Cancel] [Off ] [EUPHO NY] [Off ] [Voice Fi lter] [Off] [Play Mod e] [Play Ar ea] [ [

Repea t] [Off]

[

Rando m] [Off ] [Play Spe ed] [Slow Pl ayback] [x0.75 Play [Fast Pl ayback] [x1. 50 Play [Skip Sp ace] [File Sk ip]

[ WMA]

File]

]

] ]

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 LCD/Sound M enu:

[Back light] [Lig hting Time] [ [

Bright ness] [Low] [Contra st] [Level 0 6] [LED] [On] [Beep] [Volum e2] [Lang uage(Lang)] [Engl ish] [Voice G uide] [

ON/OFF] [On]

[

Speed] [S peed3]

[

Volume] [Vo lume3]

[Intr o Play] [Of f]

10secon ds]

 Device Menu:

[Memor y Select] [Power Sav e] [10minu tes] [Folde r Name] [Initi al setting ] [USB Set tings] [USB Co nnect] [ [USB C lass] [Storage Cl ass

[Buil t-in Memor y]

PC]

]

Format

Refer to “Formatting the record er

[Format]” ( P.71).

Memor y Info.

The recordable capacit y remaining and overall capacit y of the recording media can be seen from the menu screen.

• When no microSD card is inserted only information for the built-in memory will seen.

• The domain area which uses the administrative les which the recorder uses is included in the remaining capacit y for the recording media. For microSD cards in particular, in addition to this administrative domain the administrative domain area for the microSD card is added in as well. Owing to this, the remaining capacit y will be displayed as less than the card’s specied capacity, yet this is not abnormal.

System In fo.

You can check the recorder ’s information on the menu screen. [Mo del] (Model Name), [Version] (System version) and [Seri al No.] (Serial Number) appears on the display.

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Rearrangi ng files [Replace]

You can move a file in a folder to change the order of playback. First select the folder (file) for which you want to change the playback order. The song order can be changed by using the provided "Olympus Sonorit y" software.

1 Select the folder for which you

would like to rearrange the song order (

 P.24 to P.27).

2 Select [

Replac e

] from the menu

on the [

File Menu

• Please refer to P.44, P.45 for details on menu settings.

3 Press the + or − button to select

the file you want to move.

4 Press the OK or 9 button.

• The cursor will f lash to confirm that the file can be moved.

5 Press the + or − button to select

the location to move it to.

6 Press the OK button to complete

the setting.

• If there are more f iles to move, repeat Steps 3 through 6.

• Pressing the

0 button without

pressing the OK button will cancel the settings and return you to the

previous screen.

7 Press the F2 or

STOP

4 button to

complete the setting.

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Moving/Copying Files [File Move/Copy] (For DM-550)

Files saved in the built-in memor y or the microSD card can be moved or copied within the memory. Files can also be moved or copied b etween memor y.

1 Select the folder where the file

you want to move or copy is saved.

2 Select [

File Move/Co py

] from the

menu on the [

File Menu

• Please refer to P.44, P.45 for details on menu settings.

3 Press the + or − button to select

the position to move or copy the file to.

[move > memor y]: Move a file in the built-in memory or

microSD card to another folder within the

built-in memory. [copy > memory]: Copy a file in the built-in memory or

microSD card to another folder within the

built-in memory. [move > microSD]: Move a file in the built-in memory or

microSD card to another folder in the

microSD card. [copy > microSD]: Copy a file in the built-in memory or

microSD card to another folder in the

microSD card.

4 Press the OK or 9 button.

• [Move] will appear on the display.

5 Press the + or − button to select

the number of files to move or copy.

[1file]: Select only the specif ied file. [Selec ted files]: Select multiple files. [All files]: Select all files in the folder.

6 Press the OK or 9 button to

move to the respective setting.

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When you select [

1file

1 Press the + or − but ton to select the

file you want to move or copy.

2 Press the OK but ton to select the f ile.

Proceed to Step 8.

When you select [

Selec ted file s

1 Press the + or − but ton to select the

file you want to move or copy.

2 Press the OK or 9 button to che ck

the file(s) selected.

9 Press the F2 button.

• [Moving!] or [Copy ing!] will appear on the display and moving or copying will star t. During the process, the progress status will be shown in percentage. The process is completed when [File move completed] or [File

copy comp leted

] is displayed.

Note s

• The recorder cannot copy when the memory capacity is not sucient.

• The recorder cannot move or copy when the number of le exceeds 999.

• Do not remove the batteries during moving or copying. This may damage the datas.

• A le cannot be moved or copied to the same folder.

• When the op eration is cancelled during moving or copying, only the le that is being moved or copied is eective, all other les will become not eec tive.

• Files which are locked will remain so even after they are moved or copied.

• DRM les cannot be moved or copied.

• Files cannot be moved or copied directly under the [Recorder] folder.

When you select [

All fi les

When all files are selected, all the f iles

in the folder will be automatically selected and the recorder will move to the [Fold er to move] screen. Proceed to Step 8.

7 Press the F2 button.

The recorder will move to the [Fold er

to move

] screen.

8 Press the 9 , 0 or + , −

button to select the folder you want to move or copy the file to.

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Splitti ng File s [File Divide] (For DM-550)

PCM files recorded in this recorder can be split. Files with large capacities and long recording times can be split so that they are easier to manage and edit.

1 Select the PCM file you want to

split, play or fast-forward the file and stop at where you want to split the file.

• Files with the recording mode of [PCM48 k] or [PCM44.1k] are files recorded in the PCM format.

2 While file display appears, select

[

File Div ide

] in the [

File Menu

] in

the menu.

• Please refer to P.44, P.45 for details on menu settings.

3 Press the + button to select

[

Start

] and then press the OK

button.

• [Dividing!] will be displayed and file splitting will star t. Splitting is completed when [File divid e comple ted] is displayed.

Note s

• The le split cannot be done when the le list is displayed.

• The recorder cannot split les when the number of les in the folder exceeds 998.

• Locked les cannot be split.

• After a le has been split, the original le will be renamed [Fil e name_1.WAV] and the new le will be named [File nam e_

2.WAV]

• If a le has an extremely shor t recording time, it may not be split even if it is a PCM le.

• Do not remove the batteries during spliting le. This may damage the data.

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Timer Recording [Timer Rec]

Timer recording is the function to execute a recording at a set time. You can program up to three desired set tings (Preset 1-3) ([On/Off ], [Day], [T ime], [Re c M ode] , [Fo lde r], and [Mic Sense]).

1 Select [

Timer Re c

] from the menu

in [

Rec Menu

• Please refer to P.44, P.45 for details on menu settings.

2 Press the + or − button to select a

preset number.

• Press the 9 button to show the [

Day

] and the [

Time

] set for the preset

number the cursor is pointing at.

3 Press the OK button.

4 Press the + or − button to select

the item to set.

• Select items you want to set from among [On/O ff], [Day], [Time], [Rec Mode], [Fo lder], and [Mic Sen se].

• Select [

Finish] to complete the setting and return to the preset number selection display in Step 2.

5 Press the OK or 9 button to

move to the respective setting.

[On/Off] setting:

1 Press the + or – but ton to select

between [On] and [Of f].

[On]: Setting will be applied. [Off ]: Setting will not be applied.

2 Press the OK but ton to exit [On/Off ]

selection.

[Day] setting:

1 Press the + or – but ton to select from

[One Time], [Everyd ay], and [Every Week].

[On e T ime]: Records only once at the

specif ied time.

[Ev eryday ]: Reco rds eve ry day at the

specif ied time.

[Every Week]: Make a recording at a set

time on a specified day of the week.

Select [Every Week] and press the OK button to move to the selection of [Day]. Press the + or – button to selec t a day of the week.

2 Press the OK but ton to exit [Day]

selection.

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[Time] se tting:

1 Press the 9 or 0 but ton to

select "Hour"and "Minute" in the [Start Time] and "Hour" and "Minute" in the [Stop Time].

2 Press the + or – but ton to set. 3 Press the OK but ton to exit [Time]

selection.

[Rec Mode] setting:

Regardless of the regular [Rec Mode] (

P.47), timer re cord ing wil l s tar t i n a set recording mode.

1 Press the + or – but ton to select a

recording mode.

2 Press the OK or 9 button. 3 Press the + or – but ton to select a

recording rate.

4 Press the OK but ton to exit Recording

mode selection.

[Folder] se tting:

1 Press the + or – button to select the

destination to save to (Memory) (For DM-550)

2 Press the OK or 9 button to move

to the [Fold er] setting.

3 Press the + or – but ton to select the

destination to save to (Folder).

4 Press the OK but ton to exit [Folder]

setting selection.

[Mic Sens e] se tting:

Regardless of the recorder’s microphone

sensitivity setting ( P.47), timer recording

will star t at a set microphone sensitivity.

1 Press the + or – but ton to select from

[High], [M iddle], and [Low].

2 Press the OK but ton to exit [Mic

Sense] selection.

6 Completing the setting.

1 Pressing + or − button to select

[Finish].

2 Press the OK but ton to complete the

setup screen.

Prog ramm ed set tin gs will be ap plied and the screen will return to the preset number selection menu. If the [On/Off ] setting is set to [On],

will appear on

the display.

a When setting to [On]

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Wh en se tti ng ot her pre set n umb ers , repeat Steps 2 through 6. When the 9 button is pressed in the Sele ct in Adv ance Menu, the se ttin gs selected can be confirmed.

7 Press the F2 or

STOP

4 button to

complete the setting.

• The

will appear on the display.

Note s

• If the recorder is in use at the preset start time, the timer recording will start directly after stopping the recorder.

• Even if the power if turned o or the recorder is put on Hold, timer recording will start at a specied time.

• If thre e t imer reco rdings have the same star ting times, [Preset 1] has the highest priority and [Preset 3] has the lowest.

• If the starting time for timer recording and

alarm playback ( P.64) is set for the same

time, timer recording will have priority.

• If the batt eries run out while recordi ng based on the timer setting, the recorder will stop recording. Check the batter y power before starting the timer recording.

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Setting the Recording Sc ene [Rec Scene]

The recording setting can be selected from the [Dic tation], [Confer ence], [Lecture] templates to suit the recording scene or situation. You can also save a recording setting of your choice.

1 Select [

Rec Scen e

] from the menu

in [

Rec Menu

• Please refer to P.44, P.45 for details on menu settings.

2 Press the + or − button to select

the item to set.

3 Press the OK or 9 button to

move to Settings.

When [

Scene S elect

] is selected:

1 Press the + or – but ton to select the

recording scene you want to set.

2 Press the OK but ton to complete the

selection.

• To confirm the respec tive recording scene set tings, press the + or – button in the [Scen e Select] screen to select the item you want to confirm, then press the 9 button to confirm in the setting confirmation screen. To end the set ting confirmation screen, press the F1 button and the display will return to the [Scen e Select] screen.

• When the recorder is stopped, pressing and holding the F2 button will return the screen to [Scene Selec t].

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• If the [Time & Date] is not correc t, timer recording cannot be set at the specied time, so make sure the [T ime & Date] is correct before setting timer recording. If

it is not correct, reset [Time & Date] (

P.20).

• The recorder will record in the built-in memory [Folde r A] when the microSD card is selected as the recording destination and the microSD card is not inserted during T imer Recording.

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Template for Setting a Recording sc ene

In [Scene Sel ect], you can select a recording scene that is most suitable for the recording scene or situation from three templates. The recording settings for the respective recording scenes are as follows.

Recor d Setting

Recor ding Scene

Off Dictatio n Confer ence Lect ure

[Mic Sen se] Midd le Low Mi ddle High

[Rec Mo de] ST XQ HQ ST XQ ST XQ

[Rec Leve l] Auto Auto Auto Aut o

[Zoom M ic] Off Off Wide Zoom

[

Low Cut Fil ter

] Off On O n On

[VCVA] Of f Off Off Of f

[Standb y]

On On O n O n

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When [

Scene S ave

] is selected:

Besides the [Rec Scene] templates found in the reco rder, yo u can also save the menu settings of a recording you have set to your choice.

1 Press the + or – but ton to select the

[User Se tting] you want to save.

2 Press the OK but ton to complete the

settings.

4 Press the

F2 or STOP

4 button to

complete the setting.

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Alarm Playback Function [Alarm]

The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre-set time. You can program up to three desired settings (Pr eset 1-3) ([O n/Of f], [Day], [S tar t T ime] , [V olu me] , [Ala rm So und ] and [P lay bac k

File]).

1 Select [

Alarm

] from the menu in

[

Play Menu

• Please refer to P.44, P.45 for details on menu settings.

2 Press the + or − button to select a

preset number.

• Press the 9 button to show the [Day] and the [Start Time] set for the preset number the cursor is pointing at.

3 Press the OK button.

4 Press the + or − button to select

the item to set.

• Select items you want to set from among [On/O ff] [Day] [Star t Time] [Volume] [Alarm Soun d] [Playback File].

• Select [

Finish] to complete the setting and return to the preset number selection display in Step 2.

5 Press the OK or 9 button to

move to the respective setting.

[On/Off] setting:

1 Press the + or – but ton to select

between [On] and [Of f].

[On]: Setting will be applied. [Off ]: Setting will not be applied. 2 Press the OK but ton to exit [On/Off ]

selection.

[Day] setting:

1 Press the + or – but ton to select from

[One Time], [Everyd ay], and [Every Week].

[One Time]: Alarm Playback will be

performed only once at the sp ecified time.

[Everyd ay]: Alarm Playback will be

performed at the specif ied time every day.

[Every Week]: Make a Alarm Playback

at a set time on a specif ied day of the week.

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• Select the memory with an alarm playback f ile using the + or – button and press the OK or 9 button. The recorder will move to the folder settings with the f ile with alarm playback .

• Select the folder using the + or – buttons and press the OK or 9 button to move to file selection.Use the + or – button to select the file in the same way.

2 Press the OK or 9 button to exit

[Playbac k File] selection.

6 Completing the setting.

1 Pressing + or − button to select

[Finish].

2 Press the OK or 9 button to

complete the setup screen.

Prog ramm ed set tin gs will be ap plied and the screen will return to the preset number selection menu. If the [On/Off ] setting is set to [On], will appear on the display.

a When setting to [On]

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Select [Every Wee k] and press the OK or 9 button to move to the selection of [Day]. Press the + or – button to select a day of the week.

2 Press the OK but ton to exit [Day]

selection.

[Start Time] sett ing:

1 Press the 9 or 0 but ton to

select "Hour"and "Minute" in the [Start Time] and "Hour" and "Minute" in the [Stop Time].

2 Press the + or – but ton to set. 3 Press the OK but ton to exit [Start

Time] selection.

[Volume] se tting:

1 Press the + or – but ton to adjust the

volume. Press the PLAY ` button to check the volume.

2 Press the OK but ton to exit [Volume]

selection.

[Alarm Sound] sett ing:

1 Press the + or – but ton to select an

alarm sound from among [Alarm1], [Alarm2] and [Ala rm3]. Press the

PLAY

` button to check the alarm

sound.

2 Press the OK but ton to exit [Alarm

Sound] selection.

[Playback File] setting:

1 Press the + or – but ton to select from

[No File Play], [File Se lect].

[No File Play

]: Sounds alarm only.

[File Select

]: Plays back a selected file

after the alarm.

• When [File Select

] is selec ted and

the OK or 9 button is pressed, the recorder will move to the [Memor y Selec t] setting.

Wh en se tti ng ot her pre set n umb ers , repeat Steps 2 through 6. When the 9 button is pressed in the Sele ct in Adv ance Menu, the se ttin gs selected can be confirmed.

7 Press the

F2 or STOP

4 button to

complete the setting.

• The

will appear on the display.

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Setting the Playback scene [Play Scene]

Voice files recorded in the recorder and music files downloaded from the PC can be saved in the playback settings of your choice to suit the different sound qualities and playback methods.

1 Select [

Play Scen e

] from the menu

in [

Play Menu

• Please refer to P.44, P.45 for details on menu settings.

2 Press the + or − button to select

the item to set.

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Note s

• If [Everyday] is selected, the alarm will sound at the scheduled time ever y day unless alarm playback is canceled.

• The alarm will sound for ve minutes and then stop. Even if a le is selected for Alarm Playback, it will not be automatically played when the alarm sounds.

• If three alarm playback have the same starting times, [Preset 1] has the highest priority and [Preset 3] has the lowest.

• If the recorder is in use or if operations are being performed at the scheduled time, the Alarm Playback function will not be available.

• The alarm will sound at the scheduled time even if the power is turned o or the recorder is set to Hold mode. The recorder begins to play the selected le when you press any button, and stops playing when you press the STOP 4 button.

• If the selected le is moved, erased or the microSD card removed, le playback will not be per formed and only the alarm will sound.

• If the starting times for timer recording and alarm playback are set for the same time, timer recording will have priority.

• If the recorder is formatted (

 P.71), alarm

data will also be erased, so you won’t be able to set an alarm. When the data has been erased by accident, connect to PC and copy the alarm sound data to the recorder by using supplied "Olympus

Sonority" ( P.90).

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When [Sce ne Select] is se lected:

1 Press the + or – but ton to select the

playback scene you want to set.

2 Press the OK but ton to complete the

selection.

• After purchase, all the settings from 1 to 5 of [User S etting] are the same (initial settings). Register the user settings in the [Sce ne Save] then select playback scene.

• To confirm the respec tive playback scene set tings, press the + or – button in the [Scen e Select] screen to select the item you want to confirm, then press the 9 button to confirm in the setting confirmation screen. To end the set ting confirmation screen, press the F1 button and the display will return to the [Scen e Select] screen.

3 Press the OK or 9 button to

move to Settings.

When [Sce ne Save] is selecte d:

You can save the menu settings of a playback you have set to your choice.

1 Setting the menu of a playback in the

recorder to your choice.

2 Press the + or – but ton to select the

[User Se tting] you want to save.

3 Press the OK but ton to complete the

settings.

• When the recorder is stopped, pressing and holding the F2 button will return the screen to [Scene

Selec t].

4 Press the

F2 or STOP

4 button to

complete the setting.

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Guidance [ Voice Guide]

This feature gives audio announcements of recorder operating conditions. Adjust the speed and the volume of guidance announcements.

1 Select [

Voice Gui de

] from the

menu in [

LCD/Soun d Menu

• Please refer to P.44, P.45 for details on menu settings.

2 Press the + or − button to select

the item to set.

• Select items you want to set from among [On/O ff], [Spee d] and [Volume].

3 Press the OK or 9 button to

move to the respective setting.

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[On/Off] setting:

1 Press the + or – but ton to select

between [On] and [Of f]. [On]: Guidance will be provided. [Off ]: Guidance will be canceled. 2 Press the OK but ton to exit [On/Off ]

selection.

[Speed] setting:

1 Press the + or – but ton to select

from [Spe ed5], [Speed4], [Speed3],

[Speed2], and [Speed1]. 2 Press the OK but ton to exit [Speed]

selection.

[Volume] se tting:

1 Press the + or – but ton to select from

[Volume5], [Volume4], [ Volume3],

[Volume2], and [Volume1]. 2 Press the OK but ton to exit [Volume]

selection.

4 Press the

F2 or STOP

4 button to

complete the setting.

Note s

• The star ting tune/closing tune when the

power is turned On/O ( P.18) can be

canceled if you set the guidance to [O ff].

• If the recorder is formatted (

 P.71), when

the data has been erased by accident, connect to PC and copy the guidance data to the recorder by using supplied

"Olympus Sonority" ( P.90).

• Set the starting tune/closing tune at the guidance [ Volume] setting.

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Changing the USB Class [USB Settings]

Besides settings such as [PC ], which is using the USB cable provided to connect to the PC to transmit files, etc. and [AC Adap ter], which is connecting the USB Connecting AC Adapter (A514) (optional) for charging, the USB class can be switched to suit different usages.

1 Select [

USB Sett ings

] from the

menu in [

Device M enu

• Please refer to P.44, P.45 for details on menu settings.

2 Press the + or – button to select

[

USB Connec t

] or [

USB Class

3 Press the OK or 9 button to

move to the respective setting.

4 Press the + or − button to select

the item to set.

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When [

USB Conne ct

] is selected:

[PC]: Setting for connecting to the

PC using the USB cable provided. Connected as Storage or Composite.

[ACAdapter]: Setting for connecting

to the USB connecting AC Adapter (A514) (optional) using the USB cable provided. The recorder can be operated on during charging.

[Optional]: Set ting to confirm the

connection method each time a USB connection is made.

When [

USB Clas s

] is selected:

[Storage Class]: Recognized as an

external memor y device from the PC.

[Composi te]: Setting when connected

to the PC and used as an external memory device, USB speaker or microphone.

5 Press the OK button to complete

the setting.

• Pressing the F1 or 0 button will

cancel the settings and return you to the previous screen.

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6 Press the

F2 or STOP

complete the setting.

• When this recorder is connec ted to the computer for the first time under [Storage Class] or [Comp osite], the driver will be installed automatically to the computer. The display will show [Rem ote] when the recorder is connected to the PC.

Note s

• When the USB Connecting AC Adapter is connected in the [PC] status, the recorder will display [Please wait] and cannot be operated on. Only charging is possible.

• The PC cannot recognize when the

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recorder is connected to the PC when setting for the [US B Connect] is set to [AC Adapter].

• Even if the [ the recorder will automatically switch to [Storage Class] when the connection to

charge ( P. 15) is made.

• Switch to [Stora ge Class recorder is not recognized as an external memory device by the PC even if the [Composi te] setting is selected.

Composite] setting is selec ted,

] when the

4 button to

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Formatting t he recorder [Format]

If you format the recorder, all files will be removed and all function set tings will return to defaults except date and time settings. Transfer any important files to a computer before formatting the recorder.

1 Select [

Format

] from the menu in

[

Device M enu

• Please refer to P.44,P.45 for details on menu settings.

2 Press the + or − button to select

the recording media to format.

3 Press the OK button.

• [Star t],[Cancel] will appear on the display.

4 Press the + button to select

[

Start

5 Press the OK button.

• After the [Data will be cl eared] message is on for two seconds, [Start] ,[Cancel] will turn on.

6 Press the + button again to select

[

Start

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7 Press the OK button.

• Format ting begins and [Format !] flashes on the display.

• [Format Done

] appears when

formatting ends.

Note s

• When an microSD card is inserted in the recorder, be sure to conrm the recording me dia a s eit her [Bu ilt- in Me mor y] or [microSD Card] so that there is no mistake

( P.54).

• Never per form operations such as the following while processing, as they may damage the data. In addition, replace the batteries with two new ones in order to ensure that the batteries will not run out while processing.

1 Unplugging the AC Adapter while

processing.

Removing the batteries while processing.

3 Remove the microSD card ard during

processing when [microSD C ard] is being used as the recording media.

Performing any of these operations

may damage the data.

• Never format the recorder from a PC.

• Once the recorder is formatted, the music les with DRM may not be transferred to the recorder again.

• When the recorder is formatted, all the saved data, including locked les and read-only les, are erased.

• After formatting, recorded voice le names may start from [0001].

• When returning the settings for the functions to their initial settings, use

[Reset S ettings] ( P.54).

• Formatting on the recorder will be Quick Format. If you format the microSD card, information of le management is refreshed and the data inside the microSD card is not deleted completely. When handing over and disposing the microSD card, be careful about the data leakage from the microSD card. We recommend the microSD card to be destroyed when

you dispose the microSD card ( P.22).

• If the recorder is formatted, when the data has been erased by accident, connect to PC and copy the guidance data to the recorder by using supplied "Olympus

Sonority" ( P.90).

Menu set ting method

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Using the Recorder on Your PC

Windows

and function items that can be used in Macintosh will be displayed as

Macintosh

. Items that only have

Windows

Macintosh

indicated can only be

suppor ted by the target system.

Saving Fi les in Your PC

Saving Files in Your PC

By being connecte d to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following:

• Playback voice les on your PC ( Voice les recorded using the recorder can

be playe d us ing the "Ol ympus Sonorit y" software included on the provided CD-ROM

or "Windows Media Player" ( P.95).

• Voice les recorded on the recorder can be played and managed on the PC using the "Olympus Sonority".

• Usi ng the "W indows Me dia Play er", the stored WMA or MP3 les on your PC can be tr ansferred and pl ayed back on this recorder.

• If an upgrade (Option) to the "Olympus Sonority Plus" is exe cuted or a Music Editing Plug-in is added (Option), various

additional functions can be utilized (

P.93).

Preca utions on us ing the reco rder conne cted to a PC

• When you are downloading a le from the recorder or uploading a le to the recorder, do not remove the USB cable even if the screen is indicating you can. Data is still being transferred while the recording indicator light is blinking. When removing the USB cable, be sure to follow

the description in  P.81. If the USB cable

is removed before the drive is stopped, data may not be successfully transferred.

• On a PC, do not format the drive of the recorder. Initialization is not successfully achieved on a PC. For initialization, follow the instructions in the [Format] screen of

the recorder ( P.71).

 P.87).

• Folder (director y) names displayed by le management tools such as Explorer in Microsoft Windows and Finder in Macintosh are dierent from the folder names that can be set with the recorder or the "Olympus Sonority".

• If folders or les stored on the recorder are moved or renamed by using a le management tool in Windows or Macintosh, the order of les may be changed or les may become unrecognizable.

• Data can be written or uploaded to the recorder even though the attribute of the recorder drive is shown as Read- only by the operating system of the PC.

• As the noise may cause adverse eects on electronics devices nearby the recorder, unplug the external microphone and earphone when you connect the recorder to a PC.

Impor tant Notic e on the Expla nation of Soft ware Func tions

Function items that can be used in Windows will be displayed as

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Operating environment

Windows

Operating Syste m:

Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition

Service Pack 2, 3 Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2, 3 Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2

Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Basic,

Service Pack 1 (32bit/64bit)

Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home

Premium, Service Pack 1 (32bit/64bit)

Microsoft® Windows Vista® Business,

Service Pack 1 (32bit/64bit)

Microsoft® Windows Vista® Enterprise,

Service Pack 1 (32bit/64bit)

Microsoft® Windows Vista® Ultimate,

Service Pack 1 (32bit/64bit)

CPU:

32 bits (x86) of 1GHz and above or 64 bits

(x64) processor

RAM: 512 MB or more Hard dri ve space:

300 MB or more

Drive:

CD- ROM, CD-R, CD -RW, DVD-ROM drive

Browser:

Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 later

Display:

1024 x 768 pixels or more, 65,536 colors

or more (1,6770,000 colors or more is recommended)

USB port:

One or more free por ts

Other s:

• Audio device

• Enviro nment where the Interne t c an be utilized.

Macintosh

Operating Syste m:

Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.5.

CPU:

PowerPC® G5 or Intel Multicore Processor

1.5 GHz and above

RAM: 512 MB or more Hard dri ve space:

300 MB or more

Drive:

CD- ROM, CD-R, CD -RW, DVD-ROM drive

Browser:

Macintosh Safari 2.0 later

Display:

1024 x 768 pixels or more, 32,000 colo rs

or m ore (1,6 770, 000 co lor s or mo re is recommended)

USB port:

One or more free ports

Other s:

• Audio device

• Environment where the Internet can be utilized (Quick Time version 7.2 or more is recommended).

Note s

Windows

• The support ser vice will not cover if your PC has been updated from Windows 95/98/Me/2000 to Windows XP/Vista.

• Any failure on a self-modied PC will not be covered under the operational warrant y.

Macintosh

• Some functions in "Olympus Sonority" require QuickTime 7.2 and above.

The latest version of QuickTime can

be obtained from the MacOS Sof tware Update.

Operat ing environ ment

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Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority

Various functions such as file management and editing are installed in the "Olympus Sonority". For information on operating procedures and detailed settings, please refer to the

respec tive items on online help ( P. 79).

Wavefor m Editing Func tion

Using the Waveform Editing Function Tab, you can easily process the voice data. In the Waveform Editing Mode, you can also delete unnecessar y parts, paste and re-save the data.

One-to uch Effec t Functio n

Using the One-touch Effect Function, you can easily apply special effects to the voice file and carry out noise reduction in any specified area.

Send Voic e Files with E- mail

Voice files are stored in the Message folder on the hard disk. Voice file can be sent as an Email attachment.

Chang ing User ID

The user ID will be automatically given to files that are recorded with the recorder.

Chang ing a Folder Na me

You can change a folder name. A folder name can be up to 12 characters long and cannot use \ /:*?”<>|. When changing the folder name using an OS in a language not supported by the main device, the words may sometimes be garbled.

Editin g File Commen ts

It is possible to add comments to the files downloaded from the recorder by using the "Olympus Sonority".

Chang ing the file f ormat to oth er format*

The current saved file format can be changed to other formats.

Joini ng Files*

In "Olympus Sonority", designated multiple voice files can be joined and one voice file can be created.

Split ting Files *

One designated voice f ile can be split into the two files in "Olympus Sonority".

* Changing to a MP3 format upgrade to the "Olympus Sonority Plus" is necessary ( P. 92).

Functi ons Availabl e in the Olymp us Sonorit y

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Installing Software

Before you connect the recorder to your PC and use it, you must first install the "O lympus Sonority" sof tware from the included Software CD. Be sure to c onfirm the following before in stallation:

• Exit all running applications.

• You need to log on as an Administrator.

Windows

1 Insert "Olympus Sonority" into

the CD-ROM drive.

•

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

2 Opening contents in the CD-ROM

with [

Explo rer

3 Double-click [

Setup

] in the CD-

ROM.

4 When the "Olympus Sonority"

launch screen is displayed, click the desired language to select it.

5 When [

Olym pus Sonorit y Setup

] is clicked, the Installer Opening screen will start up. Follow the Installer Wizard instructions.

Conf ir m your accep tance of the terms of the Licensing Agreement.

• You must accept the terms of the Licensing Agreement to install "Olympus Sonority". After checking the [Agree] box, click [N ext].

7 [Registration of User Registration

Information]

• Please enter your name, company name and serial number which is listed on the separate sheet. Click [Next] after entering.

8 [Select Setup Type]

• The installation destination can be changed. Click [Ne xt] if you do not want to change (Select [Custom] if you want to change).

9 [Start Installation]

• Click [I nstall] to star t installing. Do not carr y out other operations before the installation is completed and the [Complet e] screen is displayed.

10 [Installation Complete]

• When the installation is completed, the completed [Ins tall Shield] screen will be displayed.

• To connect the recorder to a PC, refer to "Connect ing to your PC"

( P.80), to start up the Olympus

Sonority, refer to "Runnin g Olympus

Sonority" ( P. 82).

Insta lling Soft ware

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Macintosh

1 Insert "Olympus Sonority" into

the CD-ROM drive.

•

Proceed to step 3 when the content of CD-ROM is displayed, and go to step 2 and 3 when nothing is displayed.

2 Opening contents in the CD-ROM

with

[Finder]

3 Double-click [

setup

] in the CD-

ROM.

4 When the "Olympus Sonority"

launch screen is displayed, click the desired language to select it.

5 When [

Olym pus Sonorit y Setup

] is clicked, the installer opening screen will start up. Follow the Installer wizard instructions.

Conf ir m your accep tance of the terms of the licensing agreement.

• You must accept the terms of the

licensing agreement to install "Olympus Sonority". After checking the [Agree] box, click [N ext].

7 [Changing the Installation

Destination]

• The installation destination can be changed. Click [Ne xt] if you do not want to change (Select [Change

Installatio n Destination

] if you want

to change).

8 [Start Installation]

• When the installation is completed, the completed [Ins taller] screen will be displayed.

• To connect the recorder to a PC, refer

to "Connec ting to Your PC" ( P.80),

to start up the "Olympus Sonority", refer to "Running Olympus

Sonority" ( P. 82).

• After starting up the "Olympus Sonority", the serial number entry dialog box will appear. Serial number which is listed on the separate sheet. After entering, click [OK] and the "Olympus Sonority" will start up.

Installing Software

Insta lling Soft ware

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Uninstalling Software

Windows

1 Exit "Olympus Sonority".

2 Select [

Start

] from [

Contro l Panel

]

menu.

3 Click [

Add/R emove program s

] in

the control panel window.

4 When the installed application

list is displayed, select [

Olym pus

Sonori ty

5 Click [

Change /Remove

6 Confirmation of deleting the file.

• Click the [OK] but ton to start uninstalling. An additional message may appear, if so, read it carefully and follow the instructions given.

7 When the [

Mainte nance

Comple te

] screen is displayed,

click [

Finish

] to complete

uninstalling.

Macintosh

1 Exit "Olympus Sonority".

2 Open [

Finder

] and double-click

the [

Sonori tyUninst aller.pkg

] in

the application folder.

3 The Uninstaller will start up.

Follow the wizard instructions.

4 When the administrator

password is asked, enter the password then click [

5 Uninstall will start and when

[

Succes sful

] is displayed, click

[

Files le ft after u ninstall ation

The voice f iles you made are stored in the [MESSAGE] folder. If you don’t need them, delete them. You can confirm the location of the [M ESSAGE] folder by clicking [Op tions] in the [Tools] menu before uninstalling.

Unins talling Sof tware

To uninstall any of the sof tware component of the "Olympus Sonority" soft ware installed on your PC, follow the steps below.

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Using On line Help

Using Online Help

Windows

Macintosh

To open Online Help, you have the following options.

• While "Olympus Sonority" is running, select [

Content s] from the [Olympus Son ority Help]

menu.

Searc h by Contents

1 Once the Online Help screen

appears, click the Contents tab.

2 Double-click the icon of the

desired topic heading.

3 Double-click the icon of the

desired topic.

• An explanation of the topic is displayed.

Searc h by Key word

1 Open Online Help and click the

[

Index

] item.

• Matching keywords are located automatically.

2 Click keyword.

• An explanation of the topic is displayed.

Note

• For more information on menus and operations, refer to Online Help. You will be able to use Online Help after Olympus Sonority is installed.

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Connecting to Your PC

Connecting to your PC

Windows

Macintosh

1 Turn the recorder’s power ON.

2 Connect the USB connection

cable to the USB port of the PC.

3 Make sure that the recorder is

stopped, and then connect the USB cable to the connecting port on the bottom of this recorder.

• [Remote (Storage)] is displayed on recorder if the USB cable is connected.

• When the recorder is using the USB connection set ting, it will not be connec ted to the PC when [AC Adapter] is selected. Select [PC ] in

the USB connection setting ( P.69).

Windows:

Wh en you co nne ct th e re cor der to a Windows and open [My Computer], it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name. If a microSD card is inserted, [Remova ble Disc] will be displayed.

Macint osh:

When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS, it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on the desktop. If a microSD card is inser ted, [Untitle d] will be displayed.

Note s

• Be sure to use the included dedicated cable for the USB connecting cable. If any other company’s cable is used, it will be the cause trouble. Also, please do not connect this dedicated cable to any other company’s product.

• When connecting the recorder through an USB hub the operation may become unstable. In such cases, refrain from using a USB hub.

Connec ting to Your PC

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Connec ting to Your PC

Connecting to Your PC

Disconnecting from your PC

Windows

1 Click [ ] on the task bar

located at the lower-right corner of the screen. Click [

Safel y

remove USB M ass Storage Devi ce

• The drive letter will dif fer depending on the PC being used.

2 Confirm that the recorder

display lamp is gone before disconnecting the USB cable.

Macintosh

1 Move the drive icon for this

recorder that is appear on the desktop to the garbage bin by Drag & Drop it.

2 Confirm that the recorder

display lamp is gone before disconnecting the USB cable.

Note s

• NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the recording indicator light is ashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed.

• When the recorder is connected to a PC, the power will be supplied from the USB cable.

• Refer to the user’s manual for your PC regarding the USB por t on your PC.

• Be sure that you connect the USB cable either directly to the USB port on your PC.

• Be sure to push the cable connector all the way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly.

• Cancel Hold mode.

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Running Olympus Sonority

Windows

Disab ling autom atic star t

1 Right click on the [ ] of the

taskbar on the lower right of the screen, and select [Setting].

• The application which enables set ting will be displayed by dialog.

2 Click the [ ] of the [Olympus

Sonority].

• The check mark on [Olympus Sonority] disappears. For automatic

start, selec t and click "Olympus Sonority" to reinstate again.

Manua l start

1 Start Windows.

2 Click the [Start] button, select

[All Programs], then [Olympus Sonority].

• Information display area will appear.

• After start up, a [

] icon will be displayed in task bar in the bottom right of the screen.

Macintosh

Disab ling autom atic star t

1 From the menu bar, click [ ] {

[

System Env ironment Se tting

] {

[

• The setting dialog box will appear.

2 Turn the automatic start up in the

setting check box to [

OFF

Manua l start

1 From Finder, double-click

[

Appli cation

] { [

Olym pus

Sonori ty

] { [

Olym pus Sonorit y

• When starting up for the f irst time,the serial number registration dialog box will appear.

2 Enter the Serial Number.

• For the product serial number, refer to the serial number on the separate sheet.

• The information Display Area will appear if the serial number is correct.

Note s

• You cannot run more than one "Olympus Sonority" program or multiple copies of the same program simultaneously.

• When other applications such as DSS Player, etc. are opened, close these applications rst before starting up the "Olympus Sonority".

Runni ng Olympus So nority

By connec ting the recorder to your PC, you can automatically start the application.

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1 2

Window Na mes (Olympus S onority)

Window Names (Olympus Sonority)

1 Menu Bar

The OS standard menu bar.

2 Tool Bar

Tool Bar to be used in the Browse Screen will be displayed.

3 Playback Control Bar

Used to play selected files in the File Display Area.

4 Main Tree View

Files downloaded from the recorder, files recorded in the "Olympus Sonority", etc., and folders containing voice/music files managed by the PC’s "Olympus Sonority" will be displayed.

Olymp us Sonori ty Browse Sc reen

This is the main screen of the "Olympus Sonority" (The display screen is the display screen in Windows).

5 Device Tree View

Folders in the connected device will be displayed.

6 File List Display Area

Detailed information of the folders selected in the Main Treeview or Device Treeview and all voice files in the recorder will be displayed. The Information Display Area (Initial Setting) will be displayed when the "Olympus Sonority" is started up, and the basic information of the "Olympus Sonority" can be displayed, updated and

upgraded ( P.84).

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When the "Olympus Sonority" is started up for the first time, Information Display Area will be displayed in the File List Display Area in the Browse Screen.

Window Names (Olympus Sonority)

Olymp us Sonori ty Informa tion Displ ay Area

"Olympus Sonority" Information Display Area Update of the "Olympus Sonority" and confirmation and update of the f irmware of the connected recorder can be carried out. Upgrade to the "Olympus Sonority Plus" and registration of Podcast programs can also be carried out.

1 Audio File List

Selects Folder A in the Main Treeview and displays the File List Display Area.

2 Opening the Program Guide

Displays the latest information on the Podcast Program Guide.

3 Updating latest information

Updates the latest information from Olympus.

4 Viewing updated information

Confirms the updated information of the "Olympus Sonority" and recorder that is connected.

5 Registering the Upgrade Key

Number

Registers the purchased upgrade key number.

6 Upgrade

Select the upgrade you want to purchase. When upgrade is completed, the button will be replaced by the upgrade key.

7 Display/Hide

Select to show or hide the Information Display Area the next time "Olympus Sonority" is started. When hide is

selected, the File List Display Area ( P.

83) will be shown.

Window Na mes (Olympus S onority)

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Downlo ad Voice Files fro m the Recorder

Managing Files on Your PC

Download Voice Files from the Recorder

Windows

Macintosh

There are 3 download options to transfer voice files from the recorder to the PC:

• Download Selected Files

• Download Folders

• Download All

The following is an explanation of [Download S elected File s

]. For explanations of

[Download Folders] and [Download All], refer to Online Help ( P. 79).

Downlo ad Selec ted Files

1 Select the folder.

• From the Device Tree View, select the folder that contains the voice file you would like to download. The illustration shows that [Folder A] has been selected.

2 Select the voice file.

• Select the voice file you want to download from the File List Display Area.

To select more than one f ile:

Windows

Hold either the [Ctrl] or [Shif t] key and select files.

Macintosh

Hold either the [Command] key and select files.

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3 Download the voice file.

• From the [

Device

] Menu, select

[

Downl oad Selec ted Files

] or click

[ ] on the Tool Bar.

4 Download complete.

• Do not disconnect the USB cable while the re cord indicator light on the recorder is flashing. Disconnecting the USB cable when the recorder lamp is flashing will result in data loss

or corruption ( P.81).

Note s

• NEVER disconnect the USB while the record indicator light is ashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed.

• Depending on the size of the voice le and your PC, it may take some time to download the les.

• The downloaded les will be stored in the download tray folder that corresponds to the folder in the recorder.

(Example: A voice le downloaded from

[Folder A] will be stored in download [Folder A] on the Main Treeview.)

• When the same le name already exists, the new le is saved with another le name only when the contents are dierent. When the contents are the same, it will not be downloaded.

Download Voice Files from the Recorder

Downlo ad Voice Files fro m the Recorder

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Play a Voice File

Windows

Macintosh

1 Select the folder.

• Select the folder that contains the voice file you would like to play.

2 Select the voice file.

• Select the file to playback from the File List Display Area.

3 Play the voice file.

• Click the [ ] (play) button of the Play Control Bar.

Other playback control such as Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Speed Control, Volume Control, Time Axis and Index Skip are available from the Play Control Bar.

Play a Voice Fi le

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Using the Waveform Editing Function

Windows

Macintosh

You can use the Waveform Editing Tab in the "Olympus Sonority" to easily process voice data. In the Waveform Editing Mode, you can also delete unnecessary par ts, paste and re-save the data.

1 From the Browse screen, select

the file you want to edit, select [

File

] { [

Edit

• The waveform editing screen will appear and the waveform will be displayed.

2 Drag and select the waveform

you want to delete.

• Selected par ts will become grey in the waveform display.

3 Select [

Cut

] from the [

Edit

] Menu.

• The selected waveforms will be deleted.

4 Click on any waveform display

part.

• Selected waveforms in the waveform display will become grey.

5 Select [

Paste

] from the [

Edit

]

Menu.

• The waveforms that were cut previously will be inserted in the par t selected.

6 Click the Write Track Zone [ ]

• The Save dialog box will appear.

Using the One-touch effect Function

Windows

Macintosh

You can use the Waveform Editing Tab in the "Olympus Sonority" to easily process voice data. Using the One-touch Effect Function, you can easily apply special effects to the voice file. Here we show you how to carr y out noise reduction in a specified area.

1 From the Browse screen, select

the file you want to edit, select [

File

] { [

Edit

• The waveform editing screen will appear and the waveform will be displayed.

2 Drag and select the waveform

part you want to apply special effects on.

• Selected par ts will become grey in the waveform display.

3 Press the noise reduction

adjustment button [

• Noise will be removed from the selected part.

4 Clic k the star t locat ion of t he

selected part and press the [

] but ton on the Playback Control Bar.

• The part where noise has been

reduced will star t to play.

Using th e Waveform Editi ng Function /

Using th e One-touch e ffect Func tion

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Upload Voice Files to the Recorder

Windows

Macintosh

"Olympus Sonority" has a feature to enable you to upload files from your PC to the recorder.

1 Select the folder.

• Select the folder that contains the voice file to upload from the Main Tree View.

2 Select the voice file.

• Select the file you want to transmit from the File List Display Area.

3 Select the folder to upload.

• From the [D evice] menu select [Uploa d Selected Files] or click the Upload icon [ ]. Once the folder list box where the file is to b e uploaded is displayed, selec t the folder from which the f ile is to be uploaded.

4 Upload the voice file.

• Click [OK ] to upload the voice f ile to the recorder.

5 Upload complete.

• Once the transmission screen closes and the record indicator light on the recorder is OFF, upload is completed.

You can also transmit a file by selec ting the file you want to transmit from the File List Display Area, and then drag and drop it in the Device Treeview folder (move the mouse while pressing the left mouse button, and release the button at the destination).

Note s

• NEVER disconnect the USB while the record indicator light is ashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed.

• When the same le name already exists in the folder on the recorder, the new le is saved with another le name only when the contents are dierent. If contents are the same, it will not be uploaded.

Upload Vo ice Files to the Rec order

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{

Copying Voice Guide Data

Windows

Macintosh

If you format the recorder and erase data by mistake, you can copy the voice guide data from "Olympus Sonority" to the recorder.

1 Make sure that the recorder ’s

voice guide is set to [On].

• If the recorder’s voice guide is set to [Off ] the voice guide data cannot be copied.

2 Connect the recorder to a PC.

• For how to connect to a computer,

see [Conne cting to your PC ] (

P.80).

3 Start "Olympus Sonority".

• If the recorder does not have voice guide data, the [File Transfer] dialog will appear.

4 Copy voice guide data.

• If you click the [OK] button in the [File Transfer] dialog, it will start copying voice guide data, and a window indicating copying progress will appear.

5 Copying of the voice guide data

will be completed.

• Once the transmission screen closes and the record indicator light on the recorder is OFF, upload is completed.

Note s

• The alarm sound ( P.64), the Starting

tune that plays when the recorder is starting up, and the Closing tune that

plays when the recorder is turning o (

P.18), will be copied together with the guidance data.

• NEVER disconnect the USB while the record indicator light is ashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed.

Copyin g Voice Guide Data

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USB Microphone/USB Speaker

Windows

Macintosh

It is possible to use the recorder as a USB microphone or speaker with the "Olympus Sonority", to inser t/add/overwrite recordings onto voice f iles downloaded onto a computer, or to save new recordings directly onto a computer. In addition, it is also possible to operate the "Olympus Sonority" using buttons on the recorder.

Audio se t up

In order to use this recorder as a USB speaker or a USB microphone in the "Olympus Sonority", connect the recorder to the PC, then carry out the settings below. When connecting the recorder for the first time, the driver will be installed into the computer.

Start the "Olympus Sonority" and switch to the Waveform Editing Screen with the Waveform Editing Tab [

Uses as a USB S peaker

When the recorder is being used as a USB speaker, it is possible to output the sound through the recorder, rather than from the speakers attached to a computer.

Select [

Record er Speaker

] from the

[

Tool

] Menu or click [ ] on the Tool

Bar.

The recorder connected by USB connection can be used as a speaker.

Uses as a USB m icropho ne

When the recorder is used as a USB microphone, it can used to make recordings with the "Olympus Sonority", and can also be used to input data on a computer using voice recognition software or other applications.

Select [

Record er Microfon e

] from

the [

Tool

] Menu or click [ ] on the

Tool Bar.

The recorder connected to the PC by USB connection can be used as a microphone.

Note

• When using it as a USB microphone, regardless of the recording mode of this recorder, it becomes the USB stere o microphone. If you want to connect an external microphone to this recorder, use a stereo microphone.

USB Micr ophone/USB Sp eaker

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Upgrade Function

Windows

Macintosh

The "Olympus Sonority" can be upgraded to the Plus Version (Optional) to expand and improve its functions. In addition, in the "Olympus Sonority Plus", you can purchase a Music Editing Plug-in to enjoy high-quality effect editing. To add a Music Editing Plugin, you will need to upgrade the "Olympus Sonority Plus".

Purch ase and Upgr ade

To purchase "Olympus Sonority Plus" and to upgrade from "Olympus Sonority " is shown in the following procedures.

1 Start the "Olympus Sonority".

• Please see  P.82 for the star ting

method.

2 Select [

Purch ase Olympu s

Sonori ty Plus

] in the [

Help

] Menu

or click the [

] button in the Tool

Bar.

• The web browser will start and the purchase site of the "Olympus Sonority Plus" will be displayed. Please operate according to guidance on the screen. When the purchase procedure is completed, the Upgrade Key will be issued by mail.

3 Select [

Upgrad e to Olympus

Sonori ty Plus

] from the [

Help

]

menu.

• The [Upgrade to Olympus Sonority Plus] dialog will be displayed.

4 In the [

Upgrad e to Olympus

Sonori ty Plus

] dialog, enter the Upgrade Key of your purchase, and click the [

] button.

• When starting the application next

time, "Olympus Sonority" will be upgraded to "Olympus Sonority Plus".

Upgrad ing to Olym pus Sonori ty Plus

Click the root of the Main Treeview, [Olympus Sonority], in the Browse Screen to display the Information Screen. You can confirm that the upgrade key is registered. In addition, when [ Version Inf ormation] in the [Help] Menu is selected, the upgrade key registered in "Olympus Sonority Plus" will be displayed. The Music Editing Plug-in includes more than 20 types of effec t functions and spectrum analyzer functions. For details, please refer to the Online Help

( P. 79).

Note s

• To purchase the Upgrade Key, it requires an environment where the Internet can be utilized.

• Please see the details in the website regarding the purchase of the Upgrade Key.

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Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority Plus

Besides the usual functions, the "Olympus Sonority Plus" also includes various functions to edit music files. For information on operating procedures and detailed set tings, please refer

to the Online Help ( P. 79).

MP3 Editi ng

MP3 file and tag editing and writing func tion.

Creati ng Music CD

Function to create music CD from voice f iles registered in the CD writable folder.

Record er Menu Set ting

Function for settings in this recorder (detailed settings such as recording mode, alarm setting, timer recording, etc.).

Functions Available with the Music Editing Plug-in

By purchasing a Music Editing Plug-in, you can add high-quality functions to e xpand the music editing range in the "Olympus Sonority Plus". For detailed purchasing method and

operating procedures, please refer to the Online Help ( P. 79).

Effe ct Functi ons

You can use more than 20 high- quality effect functions to edit your music files.

Spec trum Analy zer

Displays in the Waveform Display Screen the waveform distribution of an voice file being played in the real time.

Beside s unrestr icted trac k editing

It also removes the restriction on the number of track s that can be edited.

Functi ons Availabl e in the Olymp us Sonorit y Plus/

Functi ons Availab le with the Musi c Editing Plug -in

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Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder

You can transfer language content and music files impor ted from language CDs and the Internet using iTunes or Windows Media Player for playing on the recorder. You can also use "Olympus Sonority" to import and enjoy Podcast content found on the Internet. The recorder is compatible with WMA and MP3 language content. In addition, recorder is compatible with the Audible content of the ACELP and MP3 formats when recorder is in the Audible mode.

Impor t files usi ng Windows Me dia Player

• Copy music les and language content from CDs to a computer.

± Please see "Copying mus ic from CD" ( P.97) for details.

• Transfer copied music les and language content from the computer to the recorder.

± Please see "Transferring music file to t he recorder" ( P.98) for details.

Impor t files usi ng iTunes

• Copy music les and language content from CDs to a computer.

± Please see "Copying mus ic from CD" ( P.104) for details.

• Transfer copied music les and language content from the computer to the recorder.

± Please see "Transferring music file to t he recorder" ( P.105) for details.

Impor t files usi ng Olympu s Sonorit y

• Import Podcast content from the Internet to a computer.

± Please see "Impor ting Podcast Content" ( P.107) for details.

Downlo ad Audible c ontent usi ng the Audib le Manager

Impor ting Content fo r Listening on t he

Record er

• Download Audible content available from the Audible web site for a fee to a computer.

± See "Load ing Audible Content" ( P.112) for details.

Direc tly recor d files to th e Recorder

• Connect the recorder to another device to record directly to the recorder.

± Please see "Record ing the sound of ot her devices wit h this recorde r" ( P.32) for

details.

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Using Windows Media Player

Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over the Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder. It supp orts WAV, MP3, and WMA format music f iles.

By using Windows Media Player, music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)

( P.97) and music files that you have

bought from any music distribution sites can

be easily transferred to the recorder ( P.98).

By the Copyright Act, any voice/music files and music CDs downloaded from the Internet without the copyright holder’s permission may not be reproduced, distributed, publicized/re-publicized on the Internet, or converted into WAV,WMA or MP3 files for the purpose of commercial business or sale. A WMA file may be provided with DRM (Digital Right Management) for copyright protection. DRM limits the f ile to copy or distribute music files that are converted (ripped) from a music CD or downloaded from music distribution ser vices. To transfer a WMA file with DRM to the recorder, you need to use appropriate methods such as Windows Media Player. Copying the music files with DRM purchased from online music distribution ser vice to a portable device such as this recorder may be restricted.

Note

• This recorder is compatible with Microsoft Corporation DRM9, but not with DRM10.

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6 8 04

1 2

8 0

Using Windows Media Player

1 Features taskbar 2 Seek slider 3 Shuffle button 4 Repeat button 5 Stop button 6 Previous button 7 Play button 8 Next button 9 Mute button 0 Volume slider

Window names

Window s Media Player 11 Window s Media Player 10

1 Features taskbar 2 Quick Access Panel button 3 Seek slider 4 Rewind button 5 Play button 6 Stop button 7 Previous button 8 Next button 9 Mute button 0 Volume slide ! Shuffle/ Repeat button @ Fast Forward button

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Using Wi ndows Media Play er

Copying music from CD

1 Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive,

and start Windows Media Player.

2 From the Features taskbar, click

[

Rip

] menu.

• After clicking [Rip] menu, click [View A lbum Info] for Windows Media Player 10 as necessar y.

• If Internet connectivity is available, CD information is searched.

3 Put a check mark on the music

file that you want to copy.

4 Click [

Start R ip

• For Windows Media Player 10 Click [Rip Music].

• Files copied to a PC are stored in WMA format. Music files copied are categorized by artist, album, genre, etc. and added to the play list.

Window s Media Player 11

Window s Media Player 10

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2, 3

Transferring mus ic file to the recorder

You can transfer the music f iles saved in your PC to this recorder. For how to copy the music

files from the CD to your PC, see “Co pying music from CD” ( P.97).

Window s Media Player 11

1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and

start Windows Media Player.

2 From the Features taskbar, click

[

Sync

3 Click [

Sync

] menu again to select

[

DVR

] { [

Advanc ed Options

] {

[

Set Up Sync

], and set as follows.

• Click on the [Create folder hi erarchy on device

] to check.

If you uncheck and syncronize the

file, it will be transfered under the folder [Home], and the file will not be indicated. *1 *2

• The folder with artist name or album name is automatically created. This will make you f ind the file you want to listen to more easily.

*1 If [Create folder hi erarchy on

device] is checked by default, click

to uncheck the box once, and click it again to check.

*2 After the s ynchronous transfer to the

recorder, a file named “WMPInfo.xml” is created. If you delete this file, the *1 may need to be set again.

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Using Wi ndows Media Play er

4 Select the desired category from

[

Librar y

] on the left, and select music files or albums to transfer to the recorder, and Drag & Drop them in [

Sync List

] on the right.

5 Click [

Start Sy nc

• The file is trans ferred to the recorder.

Window s Media Player 10

1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and

start Windows Media Player.

2 From the Features taskbar, click

[

Sync

3 From the pull down menu on

the left side window, select the play list to be transferred to the recorder, and put the check marks on the music file that you want to transfer.

• The order of music pieces can be

changed by Drag & Drop of the music file in the play list displayed.

4 From the pull down menu on

the right side window, select the drive corresponding to the recorder.

• The recorder is recognized as a

Removable Disk.

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5 Click [ ] on the upper

right corner, and set the synchronization options.

• Click on the [Create folder hi erarchy

on device

] to check.

If you uncheck and syncronize the

file, it will be transfered under the folder [Home], and the file will not be indicated. * 1 *2

• The folder with artist name or album

name is automatically created. This will make you f ind the file you want to listen to more easily.

*1 If [Create folder hi erarchy on

device] is checked by default, click

to uncheck the box once, and click it again to check.

*2 After the s ynchronous transfer to the

recorder, a file named “WMPInfo.xml” is created. If you delete this file, the *1 may need to be set again.

6 Click [

Start Sy nc

• The file is trans ferred to the recorder.

The music f ile transferred to the recorder is displayed in Item on Device.

Note s

• Copying the music les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a por table device such as this recorder may be restricte d.

• To transfer the les by using Windows Media Player 9, check the Olympus website.

• If the music les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory, the message [Can’t make the syst em file. Connect to PC and d elete unnecessary f ile] may appear on this recorder’s display. In such a case, erase the les to make free space (hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music le sizes) for the management le. (The more capacity for the management le will be necessary as the number of the music les increases).

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