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...DM-520)...... 59 Timer Recording [Timer Rec 60 Setting the Recording Scene [Rec Scene]..... 62 Alarm Playback Function [Alarm 64 Setting the Playback scene [Play Scene]....... 66 Guidance [Voice Guide 68 Changing the USB Class [USB Settings]........ 69 Formatting the recorder [Format 71 5 Using the Recorder on the folders 24 About the folders for voice recordings... 74 Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority 75 Installing Software 76 Uninstalling...batteries 14 Charging by recording condition 30 Recording from your PC 80 Disconnecting from external microphone or other devices 31...
...DM-520)...... 59 Timer Recording [Timer Rec 60 Setting the Recording Scene [Rec Scene]..... 62 Alarm Playback Function [Alarm 64 Setting the Playback scene [Play Scene]....... 66 Guidance [Voice Guide 68 Changing the USB Class [USB Settings]........ 69 Formatting the recorder [Format 71 5 Using the Recorder on the folders 24 About the folders for voice recordings... 74 Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority 75 Installing Software 76 Uninstalling...batteries 14 Charging by recording condition 30 Recording from your PC 80 Disconnecting from external microphone or other devices 31...
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... 87 Using the Waveform Editing Function...... 88 Using the One-touch effect Function....... 88 Upload Voice Files to the Recorder........... 89 Copying Voice Guide Data 90 USB Microphone/USB Speaker 91 Upgrade Function 92 Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority Plus 93 Functions Available with the Music Editing Plug-in 93 7 Importing Content for Listening...
... 87 Using the Waveform Editing Function...... 88 Using the One-touch effect Function....... 88 Upload Voice Files to the Recorder........... 89 Copying Voice Guide Data 90 USB Microphone/USB Speaker 91 Upgrade Function 92 Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority Plus 93 Functions Available with the Music Editing Plug-in 93 7 Importing Content for Listening...
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...DM-520)(☞ P. 53). s It is compatible with the recorder to a computer, you want to listen to folders (☞ P. 54). s Compatible with a highly directional quality (☞ P. 48). s A directional microphone... feature has been included that you can be received automatically. Press the Podcast button on the recorder to quickly listen to the program (file) transferred from the "Olympus ...Olympus Sonority", the latest broadcasting content will be operated easily (☞ P. 68). If you connect the recorder to a PC, you transfer voice files recorded...
...DM-520)(☞ P. 53). s It is compatible with the recorder to a computer, you want to listen to folders (☞ P. 54). s Compatible with a highly directional quality (☞ P. 48). s A directional microphone... feature has been included that you can be received automatically. Press the Podcast button on the recorder to quickly listen to the program (file) transferred from the "Olympus ...Olympus Sonority", the latest broadcasting content will be operated easily (☞ P. 68). If you connect the recorder to a PC, you transfer voice files recorded...
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... button & F1/PODCAST button * Built-in speaker ( EAR (Earphone) jack ) REMOTE jack Connect the receiver of parts 7 8 9 1& 0 ^ % ! $ @ # 1 MIC (Microphone) jack 2 Record indicator light 3 REC s (Record) button 4 STOP 4 button 5 PLAY ` button 6 Strap hole 7 Built-in stereo microphone 8 Display (LCD panel) 9 + button 0 F2/SCENE button ! 9 button @ LIST button # - Card cover = USB connector q Battery cover w Battery cover...
... button & F1/PODCAST button * Built-in speaker ( EAR (Earphone) jack ) REMOTE jack Connect the receiver of parts 7 8 9 1& 0 ^ % ! $ @ # 1 MIC (Microphone) jack 2 Record indicator light 3 REC s (Record) button 4 STOP 4 button 5 PLAY ` button 6 Strap hole 7 Built-in stereo microphone 8 Display (LCD panel) 9 + button 0 F2/SCENE button ! 9 button @ LIST button # - Card cover = USB connector q Battery cover w Battery cover...
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.../ Playback position bar indicator 6 Icon display [?] Microphone sensitivity indicator [!] VCVA indicator [0] L ow Cut Filter indicator [ ] Zoom Mic indicator [%] N oise Cancel indicator [$] V oice Filter indicator [ ] EUPHONY indicator [ ][ ] Playback mode indicator 11 Display (LCD panel) [Recorder] Mode Display Screen Folder list display 1 2 3 4 5 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current folder name 3 Recorder status indicator/ Battery indicator 4 Folder name 5 Function...
.../ Playback position bar indicator 6 Icon display [?] Microphone sensitivity indicator [!] VCVA indicator [0] L ow Cut Filter indicator [ ] Zoom Mic indicator [%] N oise Cancel indicator [$] V oice Filter indicator [ ] EUPHONY indicator [ ][ ] Playback mode indicator 11 Display (LCD panel) [Recorder] Mode Display Screen Folder list display 1 2 3 4 5 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current folder name 3 Recorder status indicator/ Battery indicator 4 Folder name 5 Function...
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... the display. • Turn the microphone in Memory] or [microSD Card] so that there is decreasing to the folder list display. 2 Pressing the + or − button at the file display while stopped will be recorded. a Recording mode a [Cannot record in the recording standby mode or while recording. About Recording Recording Before starting recording, select a voice recording folder between [&] to [*] in the...
... the display. • Turn the microphone in Memory] or [microSD Card] so that there is decreasing to the folder list display. 2 Pressing the + or − button at the file display while stopped will be recorded. a Recording mode a [Cannot record in the recording standby mode or while recording. About Recording Recording Before starting recording, select a voice recording folder between [&] to [*] in the...
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...too high. Listening at very high volume may lead to hearing loss. • Do not place earphones near a microphone as an example. The following table shows the standard recording settings with a lot of background [HQ] noise. [Low] Music playing, wild birds singing, and railway sounds.... [PCM]: [48kHz] [PCM]: [44.1kHz] Set the microphone sensitivity according to the volume being recorded. [Off] Dictation in a quiet environment It can be controlled using the volume button. • When using the earphones, do...
...too high. Listening at very high volume may lead to hearing loss. • Do not place earphones near a microphone as an example. The following table shows the standard recording settings with a lot of background [HQ] noise. [Low] Music playing, wild birds singing, and railway sounds.... [PCM]: [48kHz] [PCM]: [44.1kHz] Set the microphone sensitivity according to the volume being recorded. [Off] Dictation in a quiet environment It can be controlled using the volume button. • When using the earphones, do...
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... to be used to an external device, execute a test recording and adjust the output level of wild birds singing. Recording Recording Recording from external microphone or other devices The external microphone and other devices. • The detailed input levels cannot be adjusted with the L channel microphone (☞ P.47). 31 The voice or conversation over the phone can be...
... to be used to an external device, execute a test recording and adjust the output level of wild birds singing. Recording Recording Recording from external microphone or other devices The external microphone and other devices. • The detailed input levels cannot be adjusted with the L channel microphone (☞ P.47). 31 The voice or conversation over the phone can be...
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... terminal of other devices To audio input terminal of other devices To EAR jack Note • The detailed input levels cannot be recorded to other device, and the MIC jack of the external device. When you adjust the various sound quality settings related to the ...audio input terminal (microphone jack) of other devices and the EAR jack of this recorder, with other devices: The sound of this recorder with the connecting cord KA333 (optional) for dubbing. Recording the sound of this recorder can be recorded when connecting to the audio output terminal ...
... terminal of other devices To audio input terminal of other devices To EAR jack Note • The detailed input levels cannot be recorded to other device, and the MIC jack of the external device. When you adjust the various sound quality settings related to the ...audio input terminal (microphone jack) of other devices and the EAR jack of this recorder, with other devices: The sound of this recorder with the connecting cord KA333 (optional) for dubbing. Recording the sound of this recorder can be recorded when connecting to the audio output terminal ...
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... audio format which is used for music CDs and the like to clearly record a speaker's voice, set [Mic Sense] to [Low] and hold recorder's built-in Rec Rate. • When the external monaural microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is set the device to automatically or manually...an audio compression encoding method that of people. [Low]: Lowest recording sensitivity suitable for dictation. • When you will be recording right away. This is useful for adjusting the recording level [Rec Level] (For DM-520) You can record in the US. Set the method for when you would like ...
... audio format which is used for music CDs and the like to clearly record a speaker's voice, set [Mic Sense] to [Low] and hold recorder's built-in Rec Rate. • When the external monaural microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is set the device to automatically or manually...an audio compression encoding method that of people. [Low]: Lowest recording sensitivity suitable for dictation. • When you will be recording right away. This is useful for adjusting the recording level [Rec Level] (For DM-520) You can record in the US. Set the method for when you would like ...
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... to [Auto]. • The level can be more clearly. Will resume recording in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) 4 Zoom Mic starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops below the threshold level. flashes on sound from air conditioners, projectors and setting for microphone sensitivity (☞ other similar noises. Menu setting method • [OVER...
... to [Auto]. • The level can be more clearly. Will resume recording in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) 4 Zoom Mic starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops below the threshold level. flashes on sound from air conditioners, projectors and setting for microphone sensitivity (☞ other similar noises. Menu setting method • [OVER...
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... you can be adjusted. sound volume being recorded) b Start level (moves to "Setting the Recording Scene [Rec Scene]" (☞ P.62). Menu setting method a c b • The start/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 activate recording. a Level meter (varies according to the recording situation. • To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment...
... you can be adjusted. sound volume being recorded) b Start level (moves to "Setting the Recording Scene [Rec Scene]" (☞ P.62). Menu setting method a c b • The start/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 activate recording. a Level meter (varies according to the recording situation. • To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment...
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... in a set . 3 Press the OK button to exit [Time] selection. [Rec Mode] setting: Regardless of the recorder's microphone sensitivity setting (☞ P.47), timer recording will stop recording. button to select the destination to save to (Folder). 4 Press the OK button to exit [Folder] setting selection. ...[Mic Sense] setting: Regardless of the regular [Rec Mode] (+ P.47), timer recording will return to the preset number selection menu. button to select the destination to save to (Memory) (For DM-520) 2 Press the OK or 9 button to move to the [Folder] setting. 3 ...
... in a set . 3 Press the OK button to exit [Time] selection. [Rec Mode] setting: Regardless of the recorder's microphone sensitivity setting (☞ P.47), timer recording will stop recording. button to select the destination to save to (Folder). 4 Press the OK button to exit [Folder] setting selection. ...[Mic Sense] setting: Regardless of the regular [Rec Mode] (+ P.47), timer recording will return to the preset number selection menu. button to select the destination to save to (Memory) (For DM-520) 2 Press the OK or 9 button to move to the [Folder] setting. 3 ...
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... Adapter]: Setting for connecting 1 Select [USB Settings] from the PC. [Composite]: Setting when connected to P.44, P.45 for details on operated on during charging. The recorder can be • Please refer to the PC and used as an external memory device, USB speaker or...
... Adapter]: Setting for connecting 1 Select [USB Settings] from the PC. [Composite]: Setting when connected to P.44, P.45 for details on operated on during charging. The recorder can be • Please refer to the PC and used as an external memory device, USB speaker or...
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... before the drive is stopped, data may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder, unplug the external microphone and earphone when you can be sure to a PC, the recorder • Folder (directory) names displayed by the target system. If the USB cable items... still being connected to follow the instructions in the [Format] screen of the recorder. Voice files recorded using the recorder can be used in Your PC 73 to a PC Important Notice on the PC using the "Olympus Sonority" software included on the provided CD-ROM or "Windows Media Player" ...
... before the drive is stopped, data may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder, unplug the external microphone and earphone when you can be sure to a PC, the recorder • Folder (directory) names displayed by the target system. If the USB cable items... still being connected to follow the instructions in the [Format] screen of the recorder. Voice files recorded using the recorder can be used in Your PC 73 to a PC Important Notice on the PC using the "Olympus Sonority" software included on the provided CD-ROM or "Windows Media Player" ...
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... connection can also be used as a microphone. USB Microphone/USB Speaker Windows Macintosh Uses as a USB microphone It is possible to use the recorder as a USB microphone or speaker with the "Olympus Sonority", to insert/add/overwrite recordings onto voice files downloaded onto a computer, or to input data on a computer using voice recognition software or other applications. When the...
... connection can also be used as a microphone. USB Microphone/USB Speaker Windows Macintosh Uses as a USB microphone It is possible to use the recorder as a USB microphone or speaker with the "Olympus Sonority", to insert/add/overwrite recordings onto voice files downloaded onto a computer, or to input data on a computer using voice recognition software or other applications. When the...
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...). Change to [00]. Unplug the earphones to The microphone sensitivity is off . Can't be moved(copied).] Unselected File File cannot be played. [Please Select The File] [Same folder. The power is getting low. Release the recorder from HOLD (☞ P.19). The earphone is set.../Troubleshooting [Cannot play this file] File which cannot be played on (☞ P.18). The recording level has not been adjusted. The power is too low. [High] or [Middle] mode and try recording once more (☞ P.47). Set the microphone sensitivity to use the internal speaker.
...). Change to [00]. Unplug the earphones to The microphone sensitivity is off . Can't be moved(copied).] Unselected File File cannot be played. [Please Select The File] [Same folder. The power is getting low. Release the recorder from HOLD (☞ P.19). The earphone is set.../Troubleshooting [Cannot play this file] File which cannot be played on (☞ P.18). The recording level has not been adjusted. The power is too low. [High] or [Middle] mode and try recording once more (☞ P.47). Set the microphone sensitivity to use the internal speaker.
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... the read -only. Troubleshooting 122 When recording while an external monaural microphone is connected, sound will occur while recording. Cannot find the recorded Voice File Wrong folder. Noise heard during playback The recorder was placed near a cell phone or fluorescent lamp while recording or during recording. The recorder was shaken during playback. -------Move the recorder. monitor 8 When the built-in...
... the read -only. Troubleshooting 122 When recording while an external monaural microphone is connected, sound will occur while recording. Cannot find the recorded Voice File Wrong folder. Noise heard during playback The recorder was placed near a cell phone or fluorescent lamp while recording or during recording. The recorder was shaken during playback. -------Move the recorder. monitor 8 When the built-in...
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... BR401 s 2 channel microphone (omni- The voice or conversation over the phone can be operated through the remote control. Accessories (optional) Accessories exclusive to the Olympus IC recorder can be purchased directly ...from sustaining impact or becoming dirty. s USB connecting AC adapter: A514 s Ni-MH rechargeable battery: DC5V AC Adapter for the DM-520) provides a sturdiness to record sound at both sensitive omni-directional microphones ends. The metal-cut body which convert to the country. DM-420 guards the recorder...
... BR401 s 2 channel microphone (omni- The voice or conversation over the phone can be operated through the remote control. Accessories (optional) Accessories exclusive to the Olympus IC recorder can be purchased directly ...from sustaining impact or becoming dirty. s USB connecting AC adapter: A514 s Ni-MH rechargeable battery: DC5V AC Adapter for the DM-520) provides a sturdiness to record sound at both sensitive omni-directional microphones ends. The metal-cut body which convert to the country. DM-420 guards the recorder...
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...mini-jack, impedance 2.2 kΩ 8 4 EAR jack: ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω or more 4 Input power requirement: Batteries: AAA battery (LR03) or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery External power supply: U SB connecting AC adapter(A514) 5 V 4 External dimensions: 110 mm × 38.9 mm × 16 mm (without protrusions) 4 ... 13 kHz 40 Hz to 8 kHz 40 Hz to 3 kHz 4 Built-in stereo microphone (During recording mode): DM-520: 70 Hz to 20 kHz DM-420: 100 Hz to 15 kHz • However, when recording by the MP3 format or the WMA format, the upper limit value of the frequency response...
...mini-jack, impedance 2.2 kΩ 8 4 EAR jack: ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω or more 4 Input power requirement: Batteries: AAA battery (LR03) or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery External power supply: U SB connecting AC adapter(A514) 5 V 4 External dimensions: 110 mm × 38.9 mm × 16 mm (without protrusions) 4 ... 13 kHz 40 Hz to 8 kHz 40 Hz to 3 kHz 4 Built-in stereo microphone (During recording mode): DM-520: 70 Hz to 20 kHz DM-420: 100 Hz to 15 kHz • However, when recording by the MP3 format or the WMA format, the upper limit value of the frequency response...