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Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely. EN Register your product on www.olympus-consumer.com/register and get additional benefits from Olympus! To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Please read these instructions for future reference.
Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely. EN Register your product on www.olympus-consumer.com/register and get additional benefits from Olympus! To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Please read these instructions for future reference.
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INDEX Table of Contents P.4 Safe and Proper Usage Getting Started P.6 P.8 1 About Recording P.28 2 About Playback P.33 3 Menu Setting P.44 4 Using the Recorder on Your PC P.73 5 Managing Files on Your PC P.85 6 Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder P.94 7 Other Information P.120 8
INDEX Table of Contents P.4 Safe and Proper Usage Getting Started P.6 P.8 1 About Recording P.28 2 About Playback P.33 3 Menu Setting P.44 4 Using the Recorder on Your PC P.73 5 Managing Files on Your PC P.85 6 Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder P.94 7 Other Information P.120 8
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... Files [File Move/Copy] (For DM-520 57 Splitting Files [File Divide] (For 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 [... Ejecting a microSD card 23 Notes on Your PC Saving Files in Your PC 73 Operating environment 74 Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority 75 Installing Software 76 Uninstalling Software 78 Using Online Help 79 Connecting to Your PC 80 Connecting to begin segment repeat playback...
... Files [File Move/Copy] (For DM-520 57 Splitting Files [File Divide] (For 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 [... Ejecting a microSD card 23 Notes on Your PC Saving Files in Your PC 73 Operating environment 74 Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority 75 Installing Software 76 Uninstalling Software 78 Using Online Help 79 Connecting to Your PC 80 Connecting to begin segment repeat playback...
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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...
... 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...
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... back near a heat source, etc. If you know how to another place, or move the recorder further away from the Olympus's liability. General Precautions • Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a closed automobile under direct sunlight or on top of the...to data loss incurred by a defect of or near electric appliances such as a computer hard disk. Recorded content in a hot vehicle, near cellular phones or other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any kind occurred due to property, it is excluded from such equipment. •...
... back near a heat source, etc. If you know how to another place, or move the recorder further away from the Olympus's liability. General Precautions • Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a closed automobile under direct sunlight or on top of the...to data loss incurred by a defect of or near electric appliances such as a computer hard disk. Recorded content in a hot vehicle, near cellular phones or other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any kind occurred due to property, it is excluded from such equipment. •...
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... Windows Media Audio (WMA) format. s Supports high capacity recording media. In addition, when connected to files recorded by the device itself. Besides the 4GB (DM-520) or 2GB (DM-420) built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function (☞ P. 48). s... function (☞ P. 50) and a Voice Filter function (☞ P. 50) cut noise and enable clear audio playback. s For WMA-format recording, you to or surpassing CD-level (For DM-520). 1 Capable of recording formats. Check the OLYMPUS website regarding microSD cards which is possible (...
... Windows Media Audio (WMA) format. s Supports high capacity recording media. In addition, when connected to files recorded by the device itself. Besides the 4GB (DM-520) or 2GB (DM-420) built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function (☞ P. 48). s... function (☞ P. 50) and a Voice Filter function (☞ P. 50) cut noise and enable clear audio playback. s For WMA-format recording, you to or surpassing CD-level (For DM-520). 1 Capable of recording formats. Check the OLYMPUS website regarding microSD cards which is possible (...
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s EUPHONY MOBILE has been included to a "Olympus Sonority Plus", which is equipped with the recorder to (For DM-520)(☞ P. 53). If favorite Podcast URLs are possible at a set intervals (☞ P. 52). Various functions can be... s You may assign your own names to the recorder. You can be upgraded to produce a natural, realistic experience without degrading sound quality (☞ P. 50). s A directional microphone feature has been included that you want to listen to a PC, you transfer voice files recorded with a enhanced functionality (Option) (☞ P. 92...
s EUPHONY MOBILE has been included to a "Olympus Sonority Plus", which is equipped with the recorder to (For DM-520)(☞ P. 53). If favorite Podcast URLs are possible at a set intervals (☞ P. 52). Various functions can be... s You may assign your own names to the recorder. You can be upgraded to produce a natural, realistic experience without degrading sound quality (☞ P. 50). s A directional microphone feature has been included that you want to listen to a PC, you transfer voice files recorded with a enhanced functionality (Option) (☞ P. 92...
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.... - Card cover = USB connector q Battery cover w Battery cover release button e POWER/HOLD switch 10 Identification of parts Identification 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 speaker ( EAR (Earphone) jack ) REMOTE jack Connect the receiver of the exclusive remote control set...
.... - Card cover = USB connector q Battery cover w Battery cover release button e POWER/HOLD switch 10 Identification of parts Identification 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 speaker ( EAR (Earphone) jack ) REMOTE jack Connect the receiver of the exclusive remote control set...
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... 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 guide indicator File list display 1 2 3 4 5 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current folder name 3 Recorder status indicator/ Battery indicator 4 File name 5 Function guide indicator Identification of...
... 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 guide indicator File list display 1 2 3 4 5 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current folder name 3 Recorder status indicator/ Battery indicator 4 File name 5 Function guide indicator Identification of...
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... guide indicator Display (LCD panel) [Music] [Podcast] [Audible] Mode Display Screen List display 1 1 2 3 4 5 When there are files and folders in the folder 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current folder name 3 Recorder status indicator/ Battery indicator 4 Folder name/ File name 5 Function guide indicator 12 List display 2 12 3 4 5 When there are only files in the folder...
... guide indicator Display (LCD panel) [Music] [Podcast] [Audible] Mode Display Screen List display 1 1 2 3 4 5 When there are files and folders in the folder 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current folder name 3 Recorder status indicator/ Battery indicator 4 Folder name/ File name 5 Function guide indicator 12 List display 2 12 3 4 5 When there are only files in the folder...
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File length @ Icon display [ ] File format [ ] EUPHONY indicator [ ][ ] Playback mode indicator Identification of parts 1 Identification of recorded files in the folder 0 Playback position bar indicator ! 9 Current file number/ Total number of parts 13
File length @ Icon display [ ] File format [ ] EUPHONY indicator [ ][ ] Playback mode indicator Identification of parts 1 Identification of recorded files in the folder 0 Playback position bar indicator ! 9 Current file number/ Total number of parts 13
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...Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the display, see "Setting time and date [Time & Date]" (☞ P.20). • When charging the recorder, be used with either Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries or AAA Alkaline Batteries. 1 Slide the battery cover open while lightly pressing the battery 1 cover ..., replace the batteries as soon as the batteries lose power. Before using The battery indicator on the display, the 14 recorder shuts down. Power supply Inserting batteries This recorder can be sure to the direction B. 2 Insert battery, observing the correct = and - Power supply • If...
...Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the display, see "Setting time and date [Time & Date]" (☞ P.20). • When charging the recorder, be used with either Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries or AAA Alkaline Batteries. 1 Slide the battery cover open while lightly pressing the battery 1 cover ..., replace the batteries as soon as the batteries lose power. Before using The battery indicator on the display, the 14 recorder shuts down. Power supply Inserting batteries This recorder can be sure to the direction B. 2 Insert battery, observing the correct = and - Power supply • If...
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... via USB • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recording into the recorder (☞ P.14). 1 Do not charge primary batteries such as alkali or lithium batteries. It is in the display. • When replacing rechargeable batteries...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. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may corrupt the file. It may have to reset the time when you have loaded fresh batteries (☞ ...
... via USB • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recording into the recorder (☞ P.14). 1 Do not charge primary batteries such as alkali or lithium batteries. It is in the display. • When replacing rechargeable batteries...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. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may corrupt the file. It may have to reset the time when you have loaded fresh batteries (☞ ...
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... setting to [ Also, it is not switched on . for domestic power. • If [Cannot charge] is displayed, it means 2 Plug the recorder's USB connecting cable into a socket hub connected. Replace the batteries with the USB 1 Plug the AC Adapter into the AC that a battery that cannot...battery indication becomes to [AC Adapter] or when it may not be Before connecting the AC adapter, switch charged when the PC is in the recorder. Adapter. • Charging is in the standby, hibernate or 1 (☞ P.69). Power supply Power supply Connect to the USB connecting ...
... setting to [ Also, it is not switched on . for domestic power. • If [Cannot charge] is displayed, it means 2 Plug the recorder's USB connecting cable into a socket hub connected. Replace the batteries with the USB 1 Plug the AC Adapter into the AC that a battery that cannot...battery indication becomes to [AC Adapter] or when it may not be Before connecting the AC adapter, switch charged when the PC is in the recorder. Adapter. • Charging is in the standby, hibernate or 1 (☞ P.69). Power supply Power supply Connect to the USB connecting ...
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by taping the contacts) The rechargeable batteries self-discharge before use. This is designed to 3 times. 17 Notes • This recorder is an inherent nature of their energy level. while this is recommended to fully charge the batteries then discharge repeatedly for 2 to fully charge batteries ...
by taping the contacts) The rechargeable batteries self-discharge before use. This is designed to 3 times. 17 Notes • This recorder is an inherent nature of their energy level. while this is recommended to fully charge the batteries then discharge repeatedly for 2 to fully charge batteries ...
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... the direction indicated by the arrow for 10 minutes or longer (default), the display shuts off and it goes into power save mode If the recorder is on and stops for 0.5 seconds or longer. • The display shuts off, and the power will be turned off. • The resume function ... power save mode from among [5minutes], [10minutes], [30minutes], [1hour] and [Off] (☞ P.54). Power supply Power supply Turning on/off the power When the recorder is turned off. • The display will turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to enter power save , press any button. 18
... the direction indicated by the arrow for 10 minutes or longer (default), the display shuts off and it goes into power save mode If the recorder is on and stops for 0.5 seconds or longer. • The display shuts off, and the power will be turned off. • The resume function ... power save mode from among [5minutes], [10minutes], [30minutes], [1hour] and [Off] (☞ P.54). Power supply Power supply Turning on/off the power When the recorder is turned off. • The display will turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to enter power save , press any button. 18
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...flashes 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 Set the recorder to HOLD mode 1 (When playback has ended and the recording has ended due to the remaining memory being used up..., the current conditions will be preserved, and all buttons and switches will be disabled.This feature is useful when the recorder has to the • This recorder can stop ). Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to be effectively operated HOLD position. Also, you can be carried in ...
...flashes 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 Set the recorder to HOLD mode 1 (When playback has ended and the recording has ended due to the remaining memory being used up..., the current conditions will be preserved, and all buttons and switches will be disabled.This feature is useful when the recorder has to the • This recorder can stop ). Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to be effectively operated HOLD position. Also, you can be carried in ...
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... minute. Press the OK button according to the time signal. 20 Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management. When you use this recorder for the 1 first time after removing the batteries for each file. Setting time and date Setting time and date [Time & Date] If you switch it...
... minute. Press the OK button according to the time signal. 20 Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management. When you use this recorder for the 1 first time after removing the batteries for each file. Setting time and date Setting time and date [Time & Date] If you switch it...
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...menu settings, please refer to P. 44, P.45. • The "hour" will sound saying that If the guidance is during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set it using the procedure below. Setting time and date [Time & Date] Notes • If you don't want the...select [Off]. 1 2 Press the F2 or STOP4 button to close the menu screen. Changing the time and date While the recorder is not required, select [Off], and the screen goes into [Voice Guide] (☞ P.68) setup. If you press the OK button during stop mode, press and hold the STOP 4 button...
...menu settings, please refer to P. 44, P.45. • The "hour" will sound saying that If the guidance is during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set it using the procedure below. Setting time and date [Time & Date] Notes • If you don't want the...select [Off]. 1 2 Press the F2 or STOP4 button to close the menu screen. Changing the time and date While the recorder is not required, select [Off], and the screen goes into [Voice Guide] (☞ P.68) setup. If you press the OK button during stop mode, press and hold the STOP 4 button...
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... the microSD card to format them with commercially available microSD cards as well as the builtin memory. Inserting a microSD card 1 1 While the recorder is during stop mode, open the card cover. 3 Close the card cover securely. • When you insert the microSD card, the...card the correct way and insert it into the card slot as a computer, cannot be recognized. Notes • It is possible to switch the recording media over to both microSD and microSDHC. Inserting and Ejecting a microSD card Inserting and Ejecting a microSD card The "microSD" indicated in the instruction manual...
... the microSD card to format them with commercially available microSD cards as well as the builtin memory. Inserting a microSD card 1 1 While the recorder is during stop mode, open the card cover. 3 Close the card cover securely. • When you insert the microSD card, the...card the correct way and insert it into the card slot as a computer, cannot be recognized. Notes • It is possible to switch the recording media over to both microSD and microSDHC. Inserting and Ejecting a microSD card Inserting and Ejecting a microSD card The "microSD" indicated in the instruction manual...