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... PC 73 Operating environment 74 Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority 75 Installing Software 76 Uninstalling Software 78 Using Online...segment repeat playback....... 40 Erasing 42 Partially erase a file (For DM-520 43 4 Menu Setting Menu setting method 44 + File Menu...voice recordings..........24 About the folder for music playback 25 About the folder for Podcast Contents......... 26 About the folder for Audible Contents.......... 26 Selecting the folders and files 27 2 About Recording Recording 28 Recommended settings by recording condition 30 Recording from external microphone...
... PC 73 Operating environment 74 Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority 75 Installing Software 76 Uninstalling Software 78 Using Online...segment repeat playback....... 40 Erasing 42 Partially erase a file (For DM-520 43 4 Menu Setting Menu setting method 44 + File Menu...voice recordings..........24 About the folder for music playback 25 About the folder for Podcast Contents......... 26 About the folder for Audible Contents.......... 26 Selecting the folders and files 27 2 About Recording Recording 28 Recommended settings by recording condition 30 Recording from external microphone...
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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 Listening...
... 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 Listening...
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...; P. 54). s The guidance feature (in the "Olympus Sonority", the latest broadcasting content will be controlled as a USB microphone or USB speaker (☞ P. 91). If you can perform waveform editing, file joining, and file splitting. In addition to (For DM-520)(☞ P. 53). If you connect the recorder to produce a natural, realistic experience without degrading...
...; P. 54). s The guidance feature (in the "Olympus Sonority", the latest broadcasting content will be controlled as a USB microphone or USB speaker (☞ P. 91). If you can perform waveform editing, file joining, and file splitting. In addition to (For DM-520)(☞ P. 53). If you connect the recorder to produce a natural, realistic experience without degrading...
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... button $ ERASE button 1 7 2 e 3 w 4 5q * ( ) - 6= % 0 button ^ OK/MENU button & F1/PODCAST button * Built-in stereo microphone 8 Display (LCD panel) 9 + button 0 F2/SCENE button ! 9 button @ LIST button # - 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...
... button $ ERASE button 1 7 2 e 3 w 4 5q * ( ) - 6= % 0 button ^ OK/MENU button & F1/PODCAST button * Built-in stereo microphone 8 Display (LCD panel) 9 + button 0 F2/SCENE button ! 9 button @ LIST button # - 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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.../ Playback position bar indicator 6 Icon display [?] Microphone sensitivity indicator [!] VCVA indicator [0] L ow Cut Filter indicator [ ] Zoom Mic indicator [%] N oise Cancel indicator [$] V oice Filter indicator [ ] EUPHONY indicator [ ][ ] Playback mode indicator 11 Display (LCD panel) [Recorder] Mode Display Screen Folder list display 1 2 3 4 5 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current folder name 3 Recorder status indicator/ Battery indicator 4 Folder name 5 Function...
.../ Playback position bar indicator 6 Icon display [?] Microphone sensitivity indicator [!] VCVA indicator [0] L ow Cut Filter indicator [ ] Zoom Mic indicator [%] N oise Cancel indicator [$] V oice 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...
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... . About Recording Recording Before starting recording, select a voice recording folder between [&] to P.27). f File length Recording 1 Select the recording folder (☞ P.24 to [*] in the selected folder. through E and start recording again. • To ensure recording from the beginning, start • If you see the recording b Remaining memory bar indicator indicator light on the display. • Turn the microphone in this...
... . About Recording Recording Before starting recording, select a voice recording folder between [&] to P.27). f File length Recording 1 Select the recording folder (☞ P.24 to [*] in the selected folder. through E and start recording again. • To ensure recording from the beginning, start • If you see the recording b Remaining memory bar indicator indicator light on the display. • Turn the microphone in this...
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...Listening at very high volume may lead to hearing loss. • Do not place earphones near a microphone as an example. The various functions relating to recording can be used in any type of background [HQ] noise. [Low] Music playing, wild birds ...singing, and railway sounds. [PCM]: [48kHz] [PCM]: [44.1kHz] Set the microphone sensitivity according to the volume being recorded. [Off] Dictation in detail to suit the recording conditions. Recording condition [Rec Mode] (+ P.47) Recommended Settings [Mic Sense] [Low Cut Filter] (+ P.47) (+ P....
...Listening at very high volume may lead to hearing loss. • Do not place earphones near a microphone as an example. The various functions relating to recording can be used in any type of background [HQ] noise. [Low] Music playing, wild birds ...singing, and railway sounds. [PCM]: [48kHz] [PCM]: [44.1kHz] Set the microphone sensitivity according to the volume being recorded. [Off] Dictation in detail to suit the recording conditions. Recording condition [Rec Mode] (+ P.47) Recommended Settings [Mic Sense] [Low Cut Filter] (+ P.47) (+ P....
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... adjusted with this recorder. Connect as outdoor recording of the recorder. Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural microphone (unidirectional): ME52W This microphone is used . • Do not plug and unplug devices into your ear while phoning. The voice or conversation over the phone can be recorded. Tie clip microphone (omni-directional): ME15 Small concealing microphone with external microphone: Connect an external...
... adjusted with this recorder. Connect as outdoor recording of the recorder. Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural microphone (unidirectional): ME52W This microphone is used . • Do not plug and unplug devices into your ear while phoning. The voice or conversation over the phone can be recorded. Tie clip microphone (omni-directional): ME15 Small concealing microphone with external microphone: Connect an external...
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... of other devices To audio input terminal of other devices To EAR jack Note • The detailed input levels cannot be recorded to other devices when connected to the audio input terminal (microphone jack) of other devices: The sound of this recorder can be adjusted with the connecting cord KA333 (optional) for dubbing.
... of other devices To audio input terminal of other devices To EAR jack Note • The detailed input levels cannot be recorded to other devices when connected to the audio input terminal (microphone jack) of other devices: The sound of this recorder can be adjusted with the connecting cord KA333 (optional) for dubbing.
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... and the like to clearly record a speaker's voice, set [Mic Sense] to [Low] and hold recorder's built-in stereo microphone close to automatically or manually adjust the recording level. 4 [Manual]: Recording is performed by manually adjusting the recording level. [Auto]: Recording is performed by the Microsoft Corporation in the linear PCM format (For DM-520). Menu setting method , Rec...
... and the like to clearly record a speaker's voice, set [Mic Sense] to [Low] and hold recorder's built-in stereo microphone close to automatically or manually adjust the recording level. 4 [Manual]: Recording is performed by manually adjusting the recording level. [Auto]: Recording is performed by the Microsoft Corporation in the linear PCM format (For DM-520). Menu setting method , Rec...
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... number, the higher the level and the larger the indicator position on the display. The VCVA feature extends recording The directional microphone function utilizes DiMAGIC's (DiMAGIC Co., Ltd.) DiMAGIC Virtual Microphone (DVM) technology. recording automatically stops after the recording voices more efficient. [On]: Enables the VCVA function. Menu setting method 48 produce noise even when the...
... number, the higher the level and the larger the indicator position on the display. The VCVA feature extends recording The directional microphone function utilizes DiMAGIC's (DiMAGIC Co., Ltd.) DiMAGIC Virtual Microphone (DVM) technology. recording automatically stops after the recording voices more efficient. [On]: Enables the VCVA function. Menu setting method 48 produce noise even when the...
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.... • The higher the value, the more sensitive the recorder to the recording situation. • To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of the start /stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode (☞ P.47). • If the starting level... is set to [On] with the earphone connected, you can be adjusted. When [Standby] is not adjusted within 2 seconds, the display will activate recording. At the highest value, ...
.... • The higher the value, the more sensitive the recorder to the recording situation. • To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of the start /stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode (☞ P.47). • If the starting level... is set to [On] with the earphone connected, you can be adjusted. When [Standby] is not adjusted within 2 seconds, the display will activate recording. At the highest value, ...
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... the screen will return to the preset number selection menu. button to select the destination to save to (Memory) (For DM-520) 2 Press the OK or 9 button to move to exit Recording mode selection. [Folder] setting: 1 Press the + or - When the 9 button is pressed in the 4 Select ...use at the preset start time, the timer recording will start directly after stopping the recorder. • Even if the power if turned off or the recorder is put on Hold, timer recording will start at a set microphone sensitivity. 1 Press the + or - button to select a recording rate. 4 Press the OK button to the...
... the screen will return to the preset number selection menu. button to select the destination to save to (Memory) (For DM-520) 2 Press the OK or 9 button to move to exit Recording mode selection. [Folder] setting: 1 Press the + or - When the 9 button is pressed in the 4 Select ...use at the preset start time, the timer recording will start directly after stopping the recorder. • Even if the power if turned off or the recorder is put on Hold, timer recording will start at a set microphone sensitivity. 1 Press the + or - button to select a recording rate. 4 Press the OK button to the...
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...Adapter]: Setting for connecting 1 Select [USB Settings] from the menu in [Device Menu]. OK button Connected as an external memory device, USB speaker or microphone. 2 Press the + or - to the USB connecting AC Adapter (A514) (optional) using the USB cable provided. button to select [USB Connect.... Menu setting method Menu setting method Changing the USB Class [USB Settings] Besides settings such as [PC], which is made. The recorder can be • Please refer to the previous screen. 69 menu settings. [Optional]: Setting to confirm the connection method each time...
...Adapter]: Setting for connecting 1 Select [USB Settings] from the menu in [Device Menu]. OK button Connected as an external memory device, USB speaker or microphone. 2 Press the + or - to the USB connecting AC Adapter (A514) (optional) using the USB cable provided. button to select [USB Connect.... Menu setting method Menu setting method Changing the USB Class [USB Settings] Besides settings such as [PC], which is made. The recorder can be • Please refer to the previous screen. 69 menu settings. [Optional]: Setting to confirm the connection method each time...
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...the folder names that can be changed or files may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder, unplug the external microphone and earphone when you connect the recorder Precautions on the Explanation of • When you to a PC. is removed before the drive ...; Using the "Windows Media Player", the unrecognizable. 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 the recorder can only be played and managed on the PC...
...the folder names that can be changed or files may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder, unplug the external microphone and earphone when you connect the recorder Precautions on the Explanation of • When you to a PC. is removed before the drive ...; Using the "Windows Media Player", the unrecognizable. 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 the recorder can only be played and managed on the PC...
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... first time, the driver will be used as a USB microphone or speaker with the "Olympus Sonority", to insert/add/overwrite recordings onto voice files downloaded onto a computer, or to save new recordings directly onto a computer. The recorder connected by USB connection can be installed into the computer. Select [Recorder Speaker] from Audio set up the [Tool] Menu...
... first time, the driver will be used as a USB microphone or speaker with the "Olympus Sonority", to insert/add/overwrite recordings onto voice files downloaded onto a computer, or to save new recordings directly onto a computer. The recorder connected by USB connection can be installed into the computer. Select [Recorder Speaker] from Audio set up the [Tool] Menu...
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...DRM. Low remaining memory. The maximum number of files has been reached. Adjust the recording level and then try again (☞ P.47). Set the microphone sensitivity to record No playback tone heard Recording level too low Probable cause Action The batteries are not loaded properly. Alarm message list... is getting low. Turn the power on the display Won't start Unable to The microphone sensitivity is too low. [High] or [Middle] mode and try recording once more (☞ P.47). Release the recorder from HOLD (☞ P.19). Change to [00]. The volume level is not selected...
...DRM. Low remaining memory. The maximum number of files has been reached. Adjust the recording level and then try again (☞ P.47). Set the microphone sensitivity to record No playback tone heard Recording level too low Probable cause Action The batteries are not loaded properly. Alarm message list... is getting low. Turn the power on the display Won't start Unable to The microphone sensitivity is too low. [High] or [Middle] mode and try recording once more (☞ P.47). Release the recorder from HOLD (☞ P.19). Change to [00]. The volume level is not selected...
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... near a cell phone or fluorescent lamp while recording or during recording. The recorder was shaken during playback. -------Move the recorder. Connect the recorder to the stereo recording mode (☞ P.47). monitor 8 When the built-in stereo The connected external microphone is monaural. [Rec Mode] is connected, sound will occur while recording. The file is read -only setting of...
... near a cell phone or fluorescent lamp while recording or during recording. The recorder was shaken during playback. -------Move the recorder. Connect the recorder to the stereo recording mode (☞ P.47). monitor 8 When the built-in stereo The connected external microphone is monaural. [Rec Mode] is connected, sound will occur while recording. The file is read -only setting of...
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... recording musical microphone input jack when recording. performances. Converting plug adapters (PA331/PA231) s Compact Gun Microphone (unidirectional): ME31 The directional microphones useful for recordings such as a stand of the device (turn the tripod screws when fixing the tripod, and not the recorder). DM-420 guards the recorder from... position can be adjusted, thereby allowing you to the Olympus IC recorder can be purchased directly from Online Shop on the back of accessories are attached on our company's website. The voice or conversation over the phone can be used to the...
... recording musical microphone input jack when recording. performances. Converting plug adapters (PA331/PA231) s Compact Gun Microphone (unidirectional): ME31 The directional microphones useful for recordings such as a stand of the device (turn the tripod screws when fixing the tripod, and not the recorder). DM-420 guards the recorder from... position can be adjusted, thereby allowing you to the Olympus IC recorder can be purchased directly from Online Shop on the back of accessories are attached on our company's website. The voice or conversation over the phone can be used to the...
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...mini-jack, impedance 2.2 kΩ 8 4 EAR jack: ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω or more 4 Input power requirement: Batteries: AAA battery (LR03) or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery External power supply: U SB connecting AC adapter(A514) 5 V 4 External dimensions: 110 mm × 38.9 mm × 16 mm (without protrusions) 4 ... 13 kHz 40 Hz to 8 kHz 40 Hz to 3 kHz 4 Built-in stereo microphone (During recording mode): DM-520: 70 Hz to 20 kHz DM-420: 100 Hz to 15 kHz • However, when recording by the MP3 format or the WMA format, the upper limit value of the frequency response...
...mini-jack, impedance 2.2 kΩ 8 4 EAR jack: ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω or more 4 Input power requirement: Batteries: AAA battery (LR03) or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery External power supply: U SB connecting AC adapter(A514) 5 V 4 External dimensions: 110 mm × 38.9 mm × 16 mm (without protrusions) 4 ... 13 kHz 40 Hz to 8 kHz 40 Hz to 3 kHz 4 Built-in stereo microphone (During recording mode): DM-520: 70 Hz to 20 kHz DM-420: 100 Hz to 15 kHz • However, when recording by the MP3 format or the WMA format, the upper limit value of the frequency response...