DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English)
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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! Please read these instructions for future reference. 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.
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! Please read these instructions for future reference. 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.
DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English)
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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... 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...
...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... 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...
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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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...recording sound quality equivalent to or surpassing CD-level (For DM-520). 1 Capable of a file (☞ P. 43) recorded in PCM format in this recorder. s Supports high capacity recording media. s A Noise Cancel function (☞ P. 50) and a Voice...recording various different sound sources. Can handle the MP3 format (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3), and the Windows Media Audio (WMA) format. Check the OLYMPUS... for extended recording times (☞ P.47). s Has built in memory, you to different usages. Besides the 4GB (DM-520) or 2GB (DM-420) built-in recording scene setting ...
...recording sound quality equivalent to or surpassing CD-level (For DM-520). 1 Capable of a file (☞ P. 43) recorded in PCM format in this recorder. s Supports high capacity recording media. s A Noise Cancel function (☞ P. 50) and a Voice...recording various different sound sources. Can handle the MP3 format (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3), and the Windows Media Audio (WMA) format. Check the OLYMPUS... for extended recording times (☞ P.47). s Has built in memory, you to different usages. Besides the 4GB (DM-520) or 2GB (DM-420) built-in recording scene setting ...
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..."Olympus Sonority" can be upgraded to (For DM-520)(☞ P. 53). s It is equipped with "Olympus Sonority" software for a file that allows switching between broad stereo recording and recording with Podcasting (☞ P.107). If you connect the recorder to a computer, you want to listen to a "Olympus ...has been included to a PC, you can be received automatically. If you transfer voice files recorded with Audible broadcasting (☞ P. 112). s Compatible with the recorder to produce a natural, realistic experience without degrading sound quality (☞ P. 50).
..."Olympus Sonority" can be upgraded to (For DM-520)(☞ P. 53). s It is equipped with "Olympus Sonority" software for a file that allows switching between broad stereo recording and recording with Podcasting (☞ P.107). If you connect the recorder to a computer, you want to listen to a "Olympus ...has been included to a PC, you can be received automatically. If you transfer voice files recorded with Audible broadcasting (☞ P. 112). s Compatible with the recorder to produce a natural, realistic experience without degrading sound quality (☞ P. 50).
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...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 be sure to correctly place the rechargeable batteries (supplied) into a file and the ... Power supply Power supply Notes Charging by connecting to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. 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 ...
...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 be sure to correctly place the rechargeable batteries (supplied) into a file and the ... Power supply Power supply Notes Charging by connecting to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. 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 ...
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... If the current time and date is not required, select [Off], and the screen goes into [Voice Guide] (☞ P.68) setup. Changing the time and date While the recorder is during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that If the guidance is not correct, set to display the [Time & Date...
... If the current time and date is not required, select [Off], and the screen goes into [Voice Guide] (☞ P.68) setup. Changing the time and date While the recorder is during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that If the guidance is not correct, set to display the [Time & Date...
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... 1 2 3 Olympus Sonority. 2 File number: A serial number automatically assigned by this recorder. This is displayed in a branching tree-style. When recording with this device. • Linear PCM format .WAV • MP3 format .MP3 24 • WMA format .WMA DM52 0001 .WMA 1 User ID: The user ID name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder. Regardless...
... 1 2 3 Olympus Sonority. 2 File number: A serial number automatically assigned by this recorder. This is displayed in a branching tree-style. When recording with this device. • Linear PCM format .WAV • MP3 format .MP3 24 • WMA format .WMA DM52 0001 .WMA 1 User ID: The user ID name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder. Regardless...
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... screen can be operated by the 0 button. When you press and hold the LIST button while moving in this recorder are displayed. List display The folders and files recorded in a hierarchy of the folders, see the section entitled "Notes on the layered structure of folders, it will return... this it returns up one level. Enters in the list display and proceeds down one level. File display Information of the folders for voice recordings: Home folder list display Folder list display File list display File display 1 Operation of the selected file is playing back or stopped. ...
... screen can be operated by the 0 button. When you press and hold the LIST button while moving in this recorder are displayed. List display The folders and files recorded in a hierarchy of the folders, see the section entitled "Notes on the layered structure of folders, it will return... this it returns up one level. Enters in the list display and proceeds down one level. File display Information of the folders for voice recordings: Home folder list display Folder list display File list display File display 1 Operation of the selected file is playing back or stopped. ...
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About Recording Recording Before starting recording, select a voice recording folder between [&] to [*] in the selected folder. Newly recorded audio will appear on the display. a Recording mode a [Cannot record in the direction of recording; for voice recordings. Notes • When a microSD card is inserted in the recorder, be saved as either [Built-in Memory] or [microSD Card] so that there is stopped (☞ P.47...
About Recording Recording Before starting recording, select a voice recording folder between [&] to [*] in the selected folder. Newly recorded audio will appear on the display. a Recording mode a [Cannot record in the direction of recording; for voice recordings. Notes • When a microSD card is inserted in the recorder, be saved as either [Built-in Memory] or [microSD Card] so that there is stopped (☞ P.47...
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... Small concealing microphone with external microphone: Connect an external microphone to recording musical performances. The voice or conversation over the phone can be plugged into the recorder's jack while it enables recording only with the L channel microphone (☞ P.47). 31 Connect as outdoor recording of the external device. • The built-in microphone will become...
... Small concealing microphone with external microphone: Connect an external microphone to recording musical performances. The voice or conversation over the phone can be plugged into the recorder's jack while it enables recording only with the L channel microphone (☞ P.47). 31 Connect as outdoor recording of the external device. • The built-in microphone will become...
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... [EUPHONY] (☞ P.50) Level adjustments of the [EUPHONY] setting can be set to four stages according to preference. [Voice Filter] (☞ P.50) The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low and high frequency tones during normal, fast, or slow playback, and enable clear audio playback. [Play...recorder skips to the beginning of your preference. [Play Speed] (☞ P.51) The playback speed can be set to slow speed or fast speed playback. [Skip Space] (☞ P.52) The skip interval length can be set. [Alarm] (☞ P.52) [Play Scene] (☞ P.52) [Intro Play] (For DM...
... [EUPHONY] (☞ P.50) Level adjustments of the [EUPHONY] setting can be set to four stages according to preference. [Voice Filter] (☞ P.50) The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low and high frequency tones during normal, fast, or slow playback, and enable clear audio playback. [Play...recorder skips to the beginning of your preference. [Play Speed] (☞ P.51) The playback speed can be set to slow speed or fast speed playback. [Skip Space] (☞ P.52) The skip interval length can be set. [Alarm] (☞ P.52) [Play Scene] (☞ P.52) [Intro Play] (For DM...
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Voice Filter Play Mode To menu item options Notes • The recorder will stop if you to the playback screen without interrupting recording or playback. Function Setting 4 8 Press the F2 or STOP 4 button to close the menu screen. • When in the menu screen during recording or playback,...setup operation, when a selected item is not applied. Menu setting method 7 Press the OK button to complete the setting. 4 Setting menu during recording: Function Setting Mic Sense Rec Level Zoom Mic Low Cut Filter VCVA To menu item options • You will be cancelled if 8 seconds ...
Voice Filter Play Mode To menu item options Notes • The recorder will stop if you to the playback screen without interrupting recording or playback. Function Setting 4 8 Press the F2 or STOP 4 button to close the menu screen. • When in the menu screen during recording or playback,...setup operation, when a selected item is not applied. Menu setting method 7 Press the OK button to complete the setting. 4 Setting menu during recording: Function Setting Mic Sense Rec Level Zoom Mic Low Cut Filter VCVA To menu item options • You will be cancelled if 8 seconds ...
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...File and folder information can be recognized by this recorder are not erased when you would like to "Rearranging files [Replace]" (☞ P.56). File Move/...Copy (For DM-520) Refer to "Splitting Files [File Divide]" (☞ P.59). File Divide (For DM-520) Refer to "Moving/Copying Files [File Move/Copy]" (☞ P....it to be erased. 4 Replace Refer to confirm information in advance before operating the menu. When voice file is selected: [Name] (File name), [Folder] (Number of folder) and [File]*1 (Number of file) ...
...File and folder information can be recognized by this recorder are not erased when you would like to "Rearranging files [Replace]" (☞ P.56). File Move/...Copy (For DM-520) Refer to "Splitting Files [File Divide]" (☞ P.59). File Divide (For DM-520) Refer to "Moving/Copying Files [File Move/Copy]" (☞ P....it to be erased. 4 Replace Refer to confirm information in advance before operating the menu. When voice file is selected: [Name] (File name), [Folder] (Number of folder) and [File]*1 (Number of file) ...
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... microphone 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 the linear PCM format (For DM-520). Set the method for adjusting the recording level [Rec Level] (For DM-520) You can record in stereo microphone close to the speaker's mouth (5-10 cm...
... microphone 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 the linear PCM format (For DM-520). Set the method for adjusting the recording level [Rec Level] (For DM-520) You can record in stereo microphone close to the speaker's mouth (5-10 cm...
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.... produce noise even when the recording level is set to VCVA [16]. recording automatically stops after the recording voices more efficient. [On]: Enables the VCVA function. The recording indicator light glows when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. The higher the number,...volume is lower than [Narrow]: the preset threshold sound level, Recording by focusing on sound from any direction. 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...
.... produce noise even when the recording level is set to VCVA [16]. recording automatically stops after the recording voices more efficient. [On]: Enables the VCVA function. The recording indicator light glows when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. The higher the number,...volume is lower than [Narrow]: the preset threshold sound level, Recording by focusing on sound from any direction. 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...
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... In addition Play Mode to its natural, expansive feel , or to [Off]. developing an oppressed or closed -in feel , the recorder is set [Voice Filter] to growing You can be reduced in surround sound systems To use these functions, set . which combines bandwidth correction, expansion technology...set to [On], [Noise Cancel] and [EUPHONY] will be [File]: set to four stages according to preference. This recorder is set [Noise Cancel] [On]: Enables the Voice Filter function. Noise will not function. to 1 Select [Play Area]. To use this , listeners are less prone to ...
... In addition Play Mode to its natural, expansive feel , or to [Off]. developing an oppressed or closed -in feel , the recorder is set [Voice Filter] to growing You can be reduced in surround sound systems To use these functions, set . which combines bandwidth correction, expansion technology...set to [On], [Noise Cancel] and [EUPHONY] will be [File]: set to four stages according to preference. This recorder is set [Noise Cancel] [On]: Enables the Voice Filter function. Noise will not function. to 1 Select [Play Area]. To use this , listeners are less prone to ...
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...: 1 Press the PLAY ` or OK button to start of the first file in the recorder. Slow playback: Playback speed slows down, and [2] will appear on the display (default at... adjusted digitally without changing the voice so it comes to the end of the last file in the recorder, [End] flashes for two seconds on the display and the recorder stops ...at the start of the first file in the folder. • In [All] mode, after playing the last file in the folder, the recorder...
...: 1 Press the PLAY ` or OK button to start of the first file in the recorder. Slow playback: Playback speed slows down, and [2] will appear on the display (default at... adjusted digitally without changing the voice so it comes to the end of the last file in the recorder, [End] flashes for two seconds on the display and the recorder stops ...at the start of the first file in the folder. • In [All] mode, after playing the last file in the folder, the recorder...
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... fast playback. • As in slow playback and fast playback modes as well. • The slow playback or fast playback is available even if either [Voice Filter] (☞ P.50) is set. • The slow playback or fast playback is not available if either [Noise Cancel] (☞ P.50) or ...or OK button to start playing back. • If there is convenient for a set space and start playback. 2 Press the 9 or 0 button. • The recorder will forward skip/reverse skip to that position. When [Forward Skip] is selected: [File Skip] [1sec. Skip] [5min. Skip] [5min. Skip] [1min. ...
... fast playback. • As in slow playback and fast playback modes as well. • The slow playback or fast playback is available even if either [Voice Filter] (☞ P.50) is set. • The slow playback or fast playback is not available if either [Noise Cancel] (☞ P.50) or ...or OK button to start playing back. • If there is convenient for a set space and start playback. 2 Press the 9 or 0 button. • The recorder will forward skip/reverse skip to that position. When [Forward Skip] is selected: [File Skip] [1sec. Skip] [5min. Skip] [5min. Skip] [1min. ...
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... 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899 s User Support E-mail address in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Conformity 8 Model Number : DM-520/DM-420 Trade Name Responsible Party Address : DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER : OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. : 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 s User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada distec...
... 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899 s User Support E-mail address in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Conformity 8 Model Number : DM-520/DM-420 Trade Name Responsible Party Address : DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER : OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. : 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 s User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada distec...
