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... Trademarks and registered trademarks • IBM and PC/AT are the trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Macintosh and iTunes are the trademarks of Apple Inc. • microSD and microSDHC are ... has been taken to data loss incurred by a defect of the product, repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any kind occurred due to ensure the integrity of the contents of this document.
... Trademarks and registered trademarks • IBM and PC/AT are the trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. • Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. • Macintosh and iTunes are the trademarks of Apple Inc. • microSD and microSDHC are ... has been taken to data loss incurred by a defect of the product, repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any kind occurred due to ensure the integrity of the contents of this document.
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...] (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 Settings]........ 69 Formatting the recorder [Format 71 5 Using the Recorder on the folders 24 About the folders for voice recordings..........24...
...] (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 Settings]........ 69 Formatting the recorder [Format 71 5 Using the Recorder on the folders 24 About the folders for voice recordings..........24...
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... 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 file to the...
... 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 file to the...
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...capable of recording sound quality equivalent to or surpassing CD-level (For DM-520). 1 Capable of 6 recording modes such as a music player at a high sampling frequency equivalent or superior to different usages. Check the OLYMPUS website regarding...Windows Media Audio (WMA) format. Besides the 4GB (DM-520) or 2GB (DM-420) built-in memory, you can playback WAV, WMA, and MP3 format files transferred from a computer in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function (☞ P. 48). s The Low Cut Filter minimizes air conditioner noise and other similar noises while recording...
...capable of recording sound quality equivalent to or surpassing CD-level (For DM-520). 1 Capable of 6 recording modes such as a music player at a high sampling frequency equivalent or superior to different usages. Check the OLYMPUS website regarding...Windows Media Audio (WMA) format. Besides the 4GB (DM-520) or 2GB (DM-420) built-in memory, you can playback WAV, WMA, and MP3 format files transferred from a computer in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function (☞ P. 48). s The Low Cut Filter minimizes air conditioner noise and other similar noises while recording...
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...recorder is equipped with USB 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to (For DM-520)(☞ P. 53). s A directional microphone feature has been included that you want to listen to a computer. s A convenient intro play feature has been included for when searching for Windows ...as preferred (☞ P. 51). If you transfer voice files recorded with a highly directional quality (☞ P. 48). s Comes with "Olympus Sonority" software for a file that allows switching between broad stereo recording and recording with the recorder to a computer, you can perform waveform editing, ...
...recorder is equipped with USB 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to (For DM-520)(☞ P. 53). s A directional microphone feature has been included that you want to listen to a computer. s A convenient intro play feature has been included for when searching for Windows ...as preferred (☞ P. 51). If you transfer voice files recorded with a highly directional quality (☞ P. 48). s Comes with "Olympus Sonority" software for a file that allows switching between broad stereo recording and recording with the recorder to a computer, you can perform waveform editing, ...
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... 004 File Up to 128 folders can be created under the [Music] folder, including [Music]. 999 Each folder can store up to the device using Windows Media Player, a folder is automatically created within the [Music] folder which has a layered structure as shown in the diagram below. Notes on the folders Notes...
... 004 File Up to 128 folders can be created under the [Music] folder, including [Music]. 999 Each folder can store up to the device using Windows Media Player, a folder is automatically created within the [Music] folder which has a layered structure as shown in the diagram below. Notes on the folders Notes...
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... 01 Artist 02 Artist 03 Album 01 Album 02 Album 03 001 002 003 004 Up to the recorder using the Windows Media Player, an [Artist] folder for playing will be created in the [Music] folder, just like...[Audible] folder, 26 including [Audible]. 999 Each folder can store up to this recorder using the Audible Manager (☞ P.112) or Windows Media Player. With the recorder stopped, pressing the [Podcast] button for playing Audible files will be stored there....[Podcast] folder, for Audible Contents Audible files can be redirected from the "Olympus Sonority" can be played.
... 01 Artist 02 Artist 03 Album 01 Album 02 Album 03 001 002 003 004 Up to the recorder using the Windows Media Player, an [Artist] folder for playing will be created in the [Music] folder, just like...[Audible] folder, 26 including [Audible]. 999 Each folder can store up to this recorder using the Audible Manager (☞ P.112) or Windows Media Player. With the recorder stopped, pressing the [Podcast] button for playing Audible files will be stored there....[Podcast] folder, for Audible Contents Audible files can be redirected from the "Olympus Sonority" can be played.
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... . For initialization, follow the description in Your PC 73 Voice files recorded using the recorder can be played using the "Olympus Sonority" software included on the provided CD-ROM or "Windows Media Player" (☞ P.95). • Voice files recorded on using a file management tool in Windows or Macintosh, the order of files may be sure to follow the...
... . For initialization, follow the description in Your PC 73 Voice files recorded using the recorder can be played using the "Olympus Sonority" software included on the provided CD-ROM or "Windows Media Player" (☞ P.95). • Voice files recorded on using a file management tool in Windows or Macintosh, the order of files may be sure to follow the...
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Macintosh • Some functions in "Olympus Sonority" require QuickTime 7.2 and above RAM: 512 MB or more ...CPU: 5 32 bits (x86) of QuickTime can be covered under the operational warranty. Operating environment Windows Macintosh Operating System: Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.5. The latest version of 1GHz and...free ports Others: • Audio device • Environment where the Internet can be obtained from Windows 95/98/Me/2000 to Windows XP/Vista. • Any failure on a self-modified PC will not cover if your PC ...
Macintosh • Some functions in "Olympus Sonority" require QuickTime 7.2 and above RAM: 512 MB or more ...CPU: 5 32 bits (x86) of QuickTime can be covered under the operational warranty. Operating environment Windows Macintosh Operating System: Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.5. The latest version of 1GHz and...free ports Others: • Audio device • Environment where the Internet can be obtained from Windows 95/98/Me/2000 to Windows XP/Vista. • Any failure on a self-modified PC will not cover if your PC ...
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Information] 3 Double-click [Setup] in the CD- 5 ROM. 4 When the "Olympus Sonority" launch screen is clicked, the Installer Opening screen will start automatically. Windows 1 Insert "Olympus Sonority" into the CD-ROM drive. 6 Confirm your acceptance of the terms of the Licensing ...not carry out other operations before installation: • Exit all running applications. • You need to "Running Olympus Sonority" (+ P. 82). Installing Software Before you connect the recorder to your PC and use it, you want to change ). 9 [Start Installation] • Click [Install...
Information] 3 Double-click [Setup] in the CD- 5 ROM. 4 When the "Olympus Sonority" launch screen is clicked, the Installer Opening screen will start automatically. Windows 1 Insert "Olympus Sonority" into the CD-ROM drive. 6 Confirm your acceptance of the terms of the Licensing ...not carry out other operations before installation: • Exit all running applications. • You need to "Running Olympus Sonority" (+ P. 82). Installing Software Before you connect the recorder to your PC and use it, you want to change ). 9 [Start Installation] • Click [Install...
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...7 When the [Maintenance Complete] screen is displayed, select [Olympus 4 When the administrator Sonority]. An additional message may appear, if so, read it carefully and follow the steps below. the control panel window. 3 The Uninstaller will start and when 5 6 Confirmation... uninstalling. Files left after uninstallation The voice files you don't need them, delete them. If you made are stored in the application folder. password then click [OK]. 5 Uninstall will start [Close]. Windows Macintosh 1 Exit "Olympus Sonority". 1 Exit "Olympus Sonority". 2 Select [Start] from ...
...7 When the [Maintenance Complete] screen is displayed, select [Olympus 4 When the administrator Sonority]. An additional message may appear, if so, read it carefully and follow the steps below. the control panel window. 3 The Uninstaller will start and when 5 6 Confirmation... uninstalling. Files left after uninstallation The voice files you don't need them, delete them. If you made are stored in the application folder. password then click [OK]. 5 Uninstall will start [Close]. Windows Macintosh 1 Exit "Olympus Sonority". 1 Exit "Olympus Sonority". 2 Select [Start] from ...
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... located automatically. 2 Click keyword. • An explanation of the topic is running, select [Contents] from the [Olympus Sonority Help] menu. Using Online Help Windows Macintosh To open Online Help, you have the following options. • While "Olympus Sonority" is displayed. 5 2 1 3 Using Online Help 2 Note • For more information on menus and operations, refer...
... located automatically. 2 Click keyword. • An explanation of the topic is running, select [Contents] from the [Olympus Sonority Help] menu. Using Online Help Windows Macintosh To open Online Help, you have the following options. • While "Olympus Sonority" is displayed. 5 2 1 3 Using Online Help 2 Note • For more information on menus and operations, refer...
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...be the cause trouble. Macintosh: When you connect the recorder to a Windows and open [My Computer], it will be displayed. Also, please do not connect this recorder. • [Remote (Storage)] is displayed on recorder if the USB cable is connected. • When the recorder is using 80 a USB hub. In such cases,... of the product name. Select [PC] in the USB connection setting (☞ P.69). Connecting to Your PC Connecting to your PC Windows Macintosh 1 Turn the recorder's power ON. 2 Connect the USB connection cable to the USB port of the product name on the desktop...
...be the cause trouble. Macintosh: When you connect the recorder to a Windows and open [My Computer], it will be displayed. Also, please do not connect this recorder. • [Remote (Storage)] is displayed on recorder if the USB cable is connected. • When the recorder is using 80 a USB hub. In such cases,... of the product name. Select [PC] in the USB connection setting (☞ P.69). Connecting to Your PC Connecting to your PC Windows Macintosh 1 Turn the recorder's power ON. 2 Connect the USB connection cable to the USB port of the product name on the desktop...
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... supplied from your PC. • Be sure to push the cable connector all the way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly. • Cancel Hold mode. 2 Confirm that the recorder display lamp is gone before disconnecting the USB cable. 5 Macintosh 1 Move the drive icon for this...Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. • The drive letter will be destroyed. • When the recorder is gone before disconnecting the USB cable. Connecting to the USB port on your PC Windows 1 Click [ ] on the PC being used. Notes • NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the...
... supplied from your PC. • Be sure to push the cable connector all the way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly. • Cancel Hold mode. 2 Confirm that the recorder display lamp is gone before disconnecting the USB cable. 5 Macintosh 1 Move the drive icon for this...Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. • The drive letter will be destroyed. • When the recorder is gone before disconnecting the USB cable. Connecting to the USB port on your PC Windows 1 Click [ ] on the PC being used. Notes • NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the...
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.... 2 Click the [Start] button, select [All Programs], then [Olympus Sonority]. • Information display area will appear. • After start up the "Olympus Sonority". 82 Running Olympus Sonority By connecting the recorder to your PC, you can automatically start 1 Start Windows. Manual start 1 From Finder, double-click [Application] { [Olympus Sonority] { [Olympus Sonority]. • When starting up , a [ ] icon will...
.... 2 Click the [Start] button, select [All Programs], then [Olympus Sonority]. • Information display area will appear. • After start up the "Olympus Sonority". 82 Running Olympus Sonority By connecting the recorder to your PC, you can automatically start 1 Start Windows. Manual start 1 From Finder, double-click [Application] { [Olympus Sonority] { [Olympus Sonority]. • When starting up , a [ ] icon will...
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... Browse Screen This is the main screen of the "Olympus Sonority" (The display screen is the display screen in Windows). 1 2 3 4 6 5 5 Window Names (Olympus Sonority) 1 Menu Bar The OS standard menu bar. 2 Tool Bar Tool Bar to be used in the Browse Screen will be displayed...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. 6...
... Browse Screen This is the main screen of the "Olympus Sonority" (The display screen is the display screen in Windows). 1 2 3 4 6 5 5 Window Names (Olympus Sonority) 1 Menu Bar The OS standard menu bar. 2 Tool Bar Tool Bar to be used in the Browse Screen will be displayed...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. 6...
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... on the Podcast Program Guide. 3 Updating latest information Updates the latest information from Olympus. 4 Viewing updated information Confirms the updated information of the "Olympus Sonority" and recorder that is selected, the File List Display Area (+ P. 83) will be replaced...to the "Olympus Sonority Plus" and registration of Podcast programs can be shown. Window Names (Olympus Sonority) Olympus Sonority Information Display Area "Olympus Sonority" Information Display Area Update of the "Olympus Sonority" and confirmation and update of the firmware of the connected recorder can also ...
... on the Podcast Program Guide. 3 Updating latest information Updates the latest information from Olympus. 4 Viewing updated information Confirms the updated information of the "Olympus Sonority" and recorder that is selected, the File List Display Area (+ P. 83) will be replaced...to the "Olympus Sonority Plus" and registration of Podcast programs can be shown. Window Names (Olympus Sonority) Olympus Sonority Information Display Area "Olympus Sonority" Information Display Area Update of the "Olympus Sonority" and confirmation and update of the firmware of the connected recorder can also ...
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...like to download from the File List Display Area. To select more than one file: Windows : Hold either the [Command] key and select files. 2 Download Voice Files from the recorder to the PC: • Download Selected Files • Download Folders • Download... or [Shift] key and select files. Managing Files on Your PC Download Voice Files from the Recorder Windows Macintosh There are 3 download options to transfer voice files from the Recorder 85 The illustration shows that contains the voice 1 file you want to download. For explanations of [Download Selected Files]....
...like to download from the File List Display Area. To select more than one file: Windows : Hold either the [Command] key and select files. 2 Download Voice Files from the recorder to the PC: • Download Selected Files • Download Folders • Download... or [Shift] key and select files. Managing Files on Your PC Download Voice Files from the Recorder Windows Macintosh There are 3 download options to transfer voice files from the Recorder 85 The illustration shows that contains the voice 1 file you want to download. For explanations of [Download Selected Files]....
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Other playback control such as Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Speed Control, Volume Control, Time Axis and Index Skip are available from the File List Display Area. 3 Play the voice file. • Click the [ ] (play . 2 Select the voice file. • Select the file to play ) button of the Play Control Bar. Play a Voice File Windows Macintosh 1 Select the folder. • Select the folder that contains the voice file you would like to playback from the Play Control Bar. 1 2 6 3 Play a Voice File 87
Other playback control such as Rewind, Fast Forward, Stop, Speed Control, Volume Control, Time Axis and Index Skip are available from the File List Display Area. 3 Play the voice file. • Click the [ ] (play . 2 Select the voice file. • Select the file to play ) button of the Play Control Bar. Play a Voice File Windows Macintosh 1 Select the folder. • Select the folder that contains the voice file you would like to playback from the Play Control Bar. 1 2 6 3 Play a Voice File 87
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... Waveform Editing Function/ Using the One-touch effect Function 6 Using the One-touch effect Function Windows Macintosh You can easily apply special effects to the voice file. Using the Waveform Editing Function Windows Macintosh You can also delete unnecessary parts, paste and re-save the data. 1 From the...editing screen will appear and the waveform will be displayed. 2 Drag and select the waveform part you can use the Waveform Editing Tab in the "Olympus Sonority" to delete. • Selected parts will become grey in the waveform display. 3 Select [Cut] from the [Edit] Menu. •...
... Waveform Editing Function/ Using the One-touch effect Function 6 Using the One-touch effect Function Windows Macintosh You can easily apply special effects to the voice file. Using the Waveform Editing Function Windows Macintosh You can also delete unnecessary parts, paste and re-save the data. 1 From the...editing screen will appear and the waveform will be displayed. 2 Drag and select the waveform part you can use the Waveform Editing Tab in the "Olympus Sonority" to delete. • Selected parts will become grey in the waveform display. 3 Select [Cut] from the [Edit] Menu. •...