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Please read these instructions for future reference. EN Register your product on www.olympus-consumer.com/register and get additional benefits from Olympus! Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely. 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. EN Register your product on www.olympus-consumer.com/register and get additional benefits from Olympus! Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely. 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.
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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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...Copying 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 [USB...22 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 your PC 80 ...
...Copying 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 [USB...22 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 your PC 80 ...
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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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..., repair or modify the unit yourself. • Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a computer hard disk. Recorded content in memory may cause fire, overheating or electric shock. terminals together. This may be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high...playing back near cellular phones or other reasons is essential that you experience noise, move to another place, or move the recorder further away from the Olympus's liability. It is recommended to back up and save important content to other media such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or...
..., repair or modify the unit yourself. • Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a computer hard disk. Recorded content in memory may cause fire, overheating or electric shock. terminals together. This may be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high...playing back near cellular phones or other reasons is essential that you experience noise, move to another place, or move the recorder further away from the Olympus's liability. It is recommended to back up and save important content to other media such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or...
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...9758; P.32). Besides the 4GB (DM-520) or 2GB (DM-420) built-in memory, you to or surpassing CD-level (For DM-520). 1 Capable of 6 recording modes such as a music player at...16bit) is capable of recording sound quality equivalent to quickly find desired locations (☞ P. 38). s Supports a wide range of recording formats. s Has built in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function ...allowing for extended recording times (☞ P.47). Can handle the MP3 format (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3), and the Windows Media Audio (WMA) format. Check the OLYMPUS website regarding ...
...9758; P.32). Besides the 4GB (DM-520) or 2GB (DM-420) built-in memory, you to or surpassing CD-level (For DM-520). 1 Capable of 6 recording modes such as a music player at...16bit) is capable of recording sound quality equivalent to quickly find desired locations (☞ P. 38). s Supports a wide range of recording formats. s Has built in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function ...allowing for extended recording times (☞ P.47). Can handle the MP3 format (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3), and the Windows Media Audio (WMA) format. Check the OLYMPUS website regarding ...
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... stereo recording and recording with "Olympus Sonority" software for a file that you can easily playback, organize, and edit the files. s The "Olympus Sonority" can be received automatically. s It is equipped with USB 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to (For DM-520)(... it as preferred (☞ P. 51). You can be upgraded to a PC, you transfer voice files recorded with Audible broadcasting (☞ P. 112). s Compatible with the recorder to a "Olympus Sonority Plus", which is compatible with Podcasting (☞ P.107). s A convenient intro play feature...
... stereo recording and recording with "Olympus Sonority" software for a file that you can easily playback, organize, and edit the files. s The "Olympus Sonority" can be received automatically. s It is equipped with USB 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to (For DM-520)(... it as preferred (☞ P. 51). You can be upgraded to a PC, you transfer voice files recorded with Audible broadcasting (☞ P. 112). s Compatible with the recorder to a "Olympus Sonority Plus", which is compatible with Podcasting (☞ P.107). s A convenient intro play feature...
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...F1/PODCAST button * Built-in stereo microphone 8 Display (LCD panel) 9 + button 0 F2/SCENE button ! 9 button @ LIST button # - The recorder's recording and stop functions can be operated through the remote control. - 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 ...
...F1/PODCAST button * Built-in stereo microphone 8 Display (LCD panel) 9 + button 0 F2/SCENE button ! 9 button @ LIST button # - The recorder's recording and stop functions can be operated through the remote control. - 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 ...
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.../ Battery indicator 4 File name 5 Function guide indicator Identification of parts File display Identification of parts 1 2 3 1 4 7 8 5 9 0 ! 6 @ 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current file name 3 Recorder status indicator/ Battery indicator [`]Play indicator [s]Record indicator [5]Pause indicator [4]Stop indicator [1]F. Play indicator 4 Folder indicator/ Recording mode indicator/ [ ] Timer indicator [ ] Alarm indicator 5 Remaining memory bar indicator/ Playback position bar indicator 6 Icon...
.../ Battery indicator 4 File name 5 Function guide indicator Identification of parts File display Identification of parts 1 2 3 1 4 7 8 5 9 0 ! 6 @ 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current file name 3 Recorder status indicator/ Battery indicator [`]Play indicator [s]Record indicator [5]Pause indicator [4]Stop indicator [1]F. Play indicator 4 Folder indicator/ Recording mode indicator/ [ ] Timer indicator [ ] Alarm indicator 5 Remaining memory bar indicator/ Playback position bar indicator 6 Icon...
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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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...on the display, replace the batteries as soon as the batteries lose power. Before using The battery indicator on the display, the 14 recorder shuts down. When the batteries are not fully charged. the unit the first time or after long periods of disuse, it is ...recommended that you charge them until full (☞ P.15, P.16). • When [:] appears on . Power supply Inserting batteries This recorder can be sure to the direction B. 2 Insert battery, observing the correct = and - Power supply • If the "hour" indicator flashes in the direction...
...on the display, replace the batteries as soon as the batteries lose power. Before using The battery indicator on the display, the 14 recorder shuts down. When the batteries are not fully charged. the unit the first time or after long periods of disuse, it is ...recommended that you charge them until full (☞ P.15, P.16). • When [:] appears on . Power supply Inserting batteries This recorder can be sure to the direction B. 2 Insert battery, observing the correct = and - Power supply • If the "hour" indicator flashes in the direction...
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...8226; Press and hold the STOP 4 button until [Charging] appears in this recorder while pressing the STOP 4 button. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may cause battery leakage heating and recorder malfunction. Power supply Power supply Notes Charging by connecting to a PC's USB...the batteries in the battery indicator. computer 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. If you...
...8226; Press and hold the STOP 4 button until [Charging] appears in this recorder while pressing the STOP 4 button. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may cause battery leakage heating and recorder malfunction. Power supply Power supply Notes Charging by connecting to a PC's USB...the batteries in the battery indicator. computer 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. If you...
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...P.69). for domestic power. • If [Cannot charge] is displayed, it is not switched on . sleep mode. • Do not charge the recorder with supplied ones at once (☞ P. 14). Adapter. • Charging is not turned on , the USB Connection setting to charge • Charging will... stop temporarily during recording, playback or data transmission. Replace the batteries with the USB 1 Plug the AC Adapter into the AC that a battery that cannot be ...
...P.69). for domestic power. • If [Cannot charge] is displayed, it is not switched on . sleep mode. • Do not charge the recorder with supplied ones at once (☞ P. 14). Adapter. • Charging is not turned on , the USB Connection setting to charge • Charging will... stop temporarily during recording, playback or data transmission. Replace the batteries with the USB 1 Plug the AC Adapter into the AC that a battery that cannot be ...
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... outside the above temperature range may fluctuate even when operating within the recommended temperature range. This is designed to charge 1 them separately. Notes • This recorder is an inherent nature of their energy level. while this is recommended to prevent battery leakage or rust, remove the rechargeable batteries from the products...
... outside the above temperature range may fluctuate even when operating within the recommended temperature range. This is designed to charge 1 them separately. Notes • This recorder is an inherent nature of their energy level. while this is recommended to prevent battery leakage or rust, remove the rechargeable batteries from the products...
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Power save mode If the recorder is turned off. • The display will turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to enter power save mode from among [5minutes], [10minutes], [30minutes], [... settings will be turned on. Power supply Power supply Turning on/off the power When the recorder is not being used, turn on, and the power will be maintained. 1 Turning on the power While the recorder's power is off, slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow. To...
Power save mode If the recorder is turned off. • The display will turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to enter power save mode from among [5minutes], [10minutes], [30minutes], [... settings will be turned on. Power supply Power supply Turning on/off the power When the recorder is not being used, turn on, and the power will be maintained. 1 Turning on the power While the recorder's power is off, slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow. To...
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...optional), even when it is in HOLD mode, the clock display flashes for 2 seconds, but it will be disabled.This feature is useful when the recorder has to be effectively operated HOLD position. A 19 Also, you press any button in HOLD mode. Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the •... This recorder can stop ). Exit HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to HOLD mode. via the connected exclusive remote control set to the A position. HOLD...
...optional), even when it is in HOLD mode, the clock display flashes for 2 seconds, but it will be disabled.This feature is useful when the recorder has to be effectively operated HOLD position. A 19 Also, you press any button in HOLD mode. Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the •... This recorder can stop ). Exit HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to HOLD mode. via the connected exclusive remote control set to the A position. HOLD...
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...OK button to the time signal. 20 Press the OK button according to complete the setting. • The clock will appear. When you use this recorder for the 1 first time after removing the batteries for each file. When the "hour" is automatically stored for more than 15 minutes when exchanging ... [Time & Date] If you switch it on after purchasing, or when you set the time and date beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is flashing, conduct the setup from the set date and time. Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management.
...OK button to the time signal. 20 Press the OK button according to complete the setting. • The clock will appear. When you use this recorder for the 1 first time after removing the batteries for each file. When the "hour" is automatically stored for more than 15 minutes when exchanging ... [Time & Date] If you switch it on after purchasing, or when you set the time and date beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is flashing, conduct the setup from the set date and time. Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management.
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... stop mode, press and hold the STOP 4 button to display the [Time & Date], and [Remain]. Changing the time and date While the recorder is during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set it using the procedure below. Setting time and date STOP button F2 button +− button... F2 or STOP4 button to close the menu screen. If the current time and date is not required, select [Off], and the screen goes into [Voice Guide] (☞ P.68) setup.
... stop mode, press and hold the STOP 4 button to display the [Time & Date], and [Remain]. Changing the time and date While the recorder is during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set it using the procedure below. Setting time and date STOP button F2 button +− button... F2 or STOP4 button to close the menu screen. If the current time and date is not required, select [Off], and the screen goes into [Voice Guide] (☞ P.68) setup.
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... during stop mode, open the card cover. 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]. 2 Face the microSD card the correct way and insert ...the microSD card is inserted all • In some cases microSD card which have the way, data may not be used with 22 this recorder before using (☞ P.71). device, such as the builtin memory. Be sure to been formatted (initialized) by another the microSD card. This...
... during stop mode, open the card cover. 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]. 2 Face the microSD card the correct way and insert ...the microSD card is inserted all • In some cases microSD card which have the way, data may not be used with 22 this recorder before using (☞ P.71). device, such as the builtin memory. Be sure to been formatted (initialized) by another the microSD card. This...