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...Music] [Podcast] [Audible] Mode Display Screen 12 Power supply 14 Inserting batteries 14 Charging by recording condition 30 Recording from your PC 81 Running Olympus Sonority 82 Window Names (Olympus Sonority)......... 83 Play Menu 50 . LCD/Sound Menu 53 / Device Menu 54 Rearranging files [Replace 56 Moving/Copying Files [File Move/Copy] (For DM...card 22 Ejecting a microSD card 23 Notes on the folders 24 About the folders for voice recordings..........24 About the folder for music playback 25 About the folder for Podcast Contents......... 26 About the folder for Audible Contents...
...Music] [Podcast] [Audible] Mode Display Screen 12 Power supply 14 Inserting batteries 14 Charging by recording condition 30 Recording from your PC 81 Running Olympus Sonority 82 Window Names (Olympus Sonority)......... 83 Play Menu 50 . LCD/Sound Menu 53 / Device Menu 54 Rearranging files [Replace 56 Moving/Copying Files [File Move/Copy] (For DM...card 22 Ejecting a microSD card 23 Notes on the folders 24 About the folders for voice recordings..........24 About the folder for music playback 25 About the folder for Podcast Contents......... 26 About the folder for Audible Contents...
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...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 on the Recorder Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder 94 Using Windows Media Player 95 Window names 96 Copying music from CD 97 Transferring music file to the recorder......... 98 Copying voice...
...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 on the Recorder Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder 94 Using Windows Media Player 95 Window names 96 Copying music from CD 97 Transferring music file to the recorder......... 98 Copying voice...
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...). s Has 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 It features various repeat functions (☞ P. 40, P.50). Check the OLYMPUS website regarding microSD cards which is possible...-level (For DM-520). 1 Capable of recording formats. s You can be enjoyed as stereo or monaural (☞ P. 47). Can handle the MP3 format (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3), and the Windows Media Audio (WMA) format. Besides the 4GB (DM-520) or 2GB (DM-420) built-in ...
...). s Has 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 It features various repeat functions (☞ P. 40, P.50). Check the OLYMPUS website regarding microSD cards which is possible...-level (For DM-520). 1 Capable of recording formats. s You can be enjoyed as stereo or monaural (☞ P. 47). Can handle the MP3 format (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3), and the Windows Media Audio (WMA) format. Besides the 4GB (DM-520) or 2GB (DM-420) built-in ...
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...other languages) gives audio notification of music CDs can be performed. 1 s This recorder is equipped with a enhanced functionality (Option) (☞ P. 92). If you transfer voice files recorded with USB 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to the "Olympus Sonority" functions, editing of MP3...and Alarm features (☞ P. 64) enable automatic recording and playing at set time. s A convenient intro play feature has been included for when searching for Windows and Macintosh (☞ P.75). s EUPHONY MOBILE has been included to (For DM-520)(☞ P. 53). s Comes with Audible ...
...other languages) gives audio notification of music CDs can be performed. 1 s This recorder is equipped with a enhanced functionality (Option) (☞ P. 92). If you transfer voice files recorded with USB 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to the "Olympus Sonority" functions, editing of MP3...and Alarm features (☞ P. 64) enable automatic recording and playing at set time. s A convenient intro play feature has been included for when searching for Windows and Macintosh (☞ P.75). s EUPHONY MOBILE has been included to (For DM-520)(☞ P. 53). s Comes with Audible ...
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... time/ Level meter @ Function 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...
... time/ Level meter @ Function 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...
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...you see only one Hash mark in this recorder while pressing the STOP 4 button. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may not be able to a PC's USB port. You can damage the recorder and should be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. The use may ...8226; When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended. • Be sure to correctly place the rechargeable batteries (supplied) into a file and the batteries run out, you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time. 3 In...
...you see only one Hash mark in this recorder while pressing the STOP 4 button. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may not be able to a PC's USB port. You can damage the recorder and should be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. The use may ...8226; When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended. • Be sure to correctly place the rechargeable batteries (supplied) into a file and the batteries run out, you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time. 3 In...
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... be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder, select any one of the recording media, voice file, music files, and contents files are separated and saved respectively into the [Recorder], [Music], [Podcast] and [Audible] folders organized in the 1 2 3 Olympus Sonority. 2 File number: A serial number automatically assigned by a Digital Voice Recorder. 3 Extension: These are the folders for voice recordings. Notes on the folders...
... be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder, select any one of the recording media, voice file, music files, and contents files are separated and saved respectively into the [Recorder], [Music], [Podcast] and [Audible] folders organized in the 1 2 3 Olympus Sonority. 2 File number: A serial number automatically assigned by a Digital Voice Recorder. 3 Extension: These are the folders for voice recordings. Notes on the folders...
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...to 128 folders can be created under the [Music] folder, including [Music]. 999 Each folder can be rearranged in the diagram below. Notes on the folders 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 [Music] folder which has a layered structure as shown in preferential order and replayed (☞...
...to 128 folders can be created under the [Music] folder, including [Music]. 999 Each folder can be rearranged in the diagram below. Notes on the folders 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 [Music] folder which has a layered structure as shown in preferential order and replayed (☞...
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... 003 004 Up to 128 folders can be created under the [Podcast] folder, including [Podcast]. 999 Each folder can store up to the recorder using the Windows Media Player, an [Artist] folder for playing will be created in advance inside the [Home] folder. A list of files...P.107) by Podcast, is prepared in the [Music] folder, just like for playing Audible files will automatically be stored there. Programs (files) transmitted from the "Olympus Sonority" can store up to this recorder using the Audible Manager, an [Audible] folder for music files, and the files will be created in the...
... 003 004 Up to 128 folders can be created under the [Podcast] folder, including [Podcast]. 999 Each folder can store up to the recorder using the Windows Media Player, an [Artist] folder for playing will be created in advance inside the [Home] folder. A list of files...P.107) by Podcast, is prepared in the [Music] folder, just like for playing Audible files will automatically be stored there. Programs (files) transmitted from the "Olympus Sonority" can store up to this recorder using the Audible Manager, an [Audible] folder for music files, and the files will be created in the...
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...music playbacks/Content playbacks: Home folder list display Folder list display (First layer) Folder list display (Second layer) File list display Selecting the folders and files Moving through the levels LIST button OK button Return Proceed Each time you press this it returns up one level. When you press this recorder... "Notes on the folders" (☞ P.24 to the file display. 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...
...music playbacks/Content playbacks: Home folder list display Folder list display (First layer) Folder list display (Second layer) File list display Selecting the folders and files Moving through the levels LIST button OK button Return Proceed Each time you press this it returns up one level. When you press this recorder... "Notes on the folders" (☞ P.24 to the file display. 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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... [ST HQ] [MP3]: [256kbps] [Middle] [On] number of setting. The various functions relating to recording can be used in detail to suit the recording conditions. 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...
... [ST HQ] [MP3]: [256kbps] [Middle] [On] number of setting. The various functions relating to recording can be used in detail to suit the recording conditions. 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...
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... external microphone is set to recording musical performances. Tie clip microphone (omni-directional): ME15 Small concealing microphone with external microphone: Connect an external microphone to be plugged into the recorder's jack while it enables recording only with the L channel ... as outdoor recording of the recorder. The metal-cut body provides a sturdiness to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise. Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural microphone (unidirectional): ME52W This microphone is recording. The voice or conversation over...
... external microphone is set to recording musical performances. Tie clip microphone (omni-directional): ME15 Small concealing microphone with external microphone: Connect an external microphone to be plugged into the recorder's jack while it enables recording only with the L channel ... as outdoor recording of the recorder. The metal-cut body provides a sturdiness to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise. Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural microphone (unidirectional): ME52W This microphone is recording. The voice or conversation over...
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... the file, and the file can only playback those in the [Music] folder. 2 Press the PLAY ` or OK button to 320 kbps • Variable bitrate MP3 files (in bookmark mode, it , check to the recorder. Bookmark mode The recorder has the bookmark mode in the contents file of sampling rates and ...bit rates for music files which is in which you play the file which conversion bitrates can vary) may not...
... the file, and the file can only playback those in the [Music] folder. 2 Press the PLAY ` or OK button to 320 kbps • Variable bitrate MP3 files (in bookmark mode, it , check to the recorder. Bookmark mode The recorder has the bookmark mode in the contents file of sampling rates and ...bit rates for music files which is in which you play the file which conversion bitrates can vary) may not...
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...or − 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 this time because data may take over 10 seconds to ensure that the batteries will not run out while processing. •...; [Recorder] folder (A-E) as well as [Music],and [Podcast] folders cannot be erased from a folder. Also, all files in Folder] or [File Erase]. 5 Press the OK button. 6 Press the + ...
...or − 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 this time because data may take over 10 seconds to ensure that the batteries will not run out while processing. •...; [Recorder] folder (A-E) as well as [Music],and [Podcast] folders cannot be erased from a folder. Also, all files in Folder] or [File Erase]. 5 Press the OK button. 6 Press the + ...
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...for music CDs and the like to clearly record a speaker's voice, set to automatically or manually adjust the recording level. 4 [Manual]: Recording is performed by manually adjusting the recording level. [Auto]: Recording is possible. Distorted sound will be recording right away. Rec Mode The recorder can ...the recording level adjustment feature. • When the unit is displayed. High resolution recording at a distance or low volume. [Middle]: Suitable for adjusting the recording level [Rec Level] (For DM-520) You can record in the US. Set the method for recording ...
...for music CDs and the like to clearly record a speaker's voice, set to automatically or manually adjust the recording level. 4 [Manual]: Recording is performed by manually adjusting the recording level. [Auto]: Recording is possible. Distorted sound will be recording right away. Rec Mode The recorder can ...the recording level adjustment feature. • When the unit is displayed. High resolution recording at a distance or low volume. [Middle]: Suitable for adjusting the recording level [Rec Level] (For DM-520) You can record in the US. Set the method for recording ...
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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). 2 Press the + or − button to select the item to set an alarm. Menu setting method 66 Menu setting method ...press the STOP4 button. • If the selected file is formatted (☞ P.71), alarm data will not be available. Voice files recorded in use or if operations are set for five minutes music files downloaded from the menu in [Play Menu]. • Please refer to P.44, P.45 for details on menu settings. ...
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). 2 Press the + or − button to select the item to set an alarm. Menu setting method 66 Menu setting method ...press the STOP4 button. • If the selected file is formatted (☞ P.71), alarm data will not be available. Voice files recorded in use or if operations are set for five minutes music files downloaded from the menu in [Play Menu]. • Please refer to P.44, P.45 for details on menu settings. ...
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... to the recorder again. • When the recorder is formatted, all the saved data, including locked files and read-only files, are erased. • After formatting, recorded voice file names may...these operations may damage the data. • Never format the recorder from a PC. • Once the recorder is formatted, the music files with two new ones in Memory] or [microSD Card]...• When an microSD card is inserted in the recorder, be sure to confirm the recording media as either [Built-in order to the recorder by using supplied "Olympus Sonority" (☞ P.90). Menu setting method 7...
... to the recorder again. • When the recorder is formatted, all the saved data, including locked files and read-only files, are erased. • After formatting, recorded voice file names may...these operations may damage the data. • Never format the recorder from a PC. • Once the recorder is formatted, the music files with two new ones in Memory] or [microSD Card]...• When an microSD card is inserted in the recorder, be sure to confirm the recording media as either [Built-in order to the recorder by using supplied "Olympus Sonority" (☞ P.90). Menu setting method 7...
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... you can. Function items that can be played and managed on the PC using the "Olympus Sonority" software included on the provided CD-ROM or "Windows Media Player" (☞ P.95). • Voice files recorded on a PC. is removed before the drive is stopped, data may not be displayed as... on your PC can be transferred and played back on this recorder. • Data can be changed or files may become • Using the "Windows Media Player", the unrecognizable. Sonority Plus" is executed or a Music Editing Plug-in Windows will be supported by • If an upgrade (Option) ...
... you can. Function items that can be played and managed on the PC using the "Olympus Sonority" software included on the provided CD-ROM or "Windows Media Player" (☞ P.95). • Voice files recorded on a PC. is removed before the drive is stopped, data may not be displayed as... on your PC can be transferred and played back on this recorder. • Data can be changed or files may become • Using the "Windows Media Player", the unrecognizable. Sonority Plus" is executed or a Music Editing Plug-in Windows will be supported by • If an upgrade (Option) ...
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... 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. 5 Device Tree View Folders in the connected device will be displayed, updated and upgraded...
... 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. 5 Device Tree View Folders in the connected device will be displayed, updated and upgraded...
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...site of effect functions and spectrum analyzer functions. The Music Editing Plug-in the Browse Screen to Olympus Sonority Plus] from "Olympus Sonority" is selected, the upgrade key registered in the following procedures. 1 Start the "Olympus Sonority". Notes • Please see ☞ P.82.... Upgrade Function Windows Macintosh Upgrading to Olympus Sonority Plus The "Olympus Sonority" can be upgraded to the Plus Version (Optional) to guidance on the screen. To add a Music Editing Plugin, you can be utilized. 2 Select [Purchase Olympus • Please see the details in...
...site of effect functions and spectrum analyzer functions. The Music Editing Plug-in the Browse Screen to Olympus Sonority Plus] from "Olympus Sonority" is selected, the upgrade key registered in the following procedures. 1 Start the "Olympus Sonority". Notes • Please see ☞ P.82.... Upgrade Function Windows Macintosh Upgrading to Olympus Sonority Plus The "Olympus Sonority" can be upgraded to the Plus Version (Optional) to guidance on the screen. To add a Music Editing Plugin, you can be utilized. 2 Select [Purchase Olympus • Please see the details in...