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Please read these instructions for future reference. Register your product on www.olympus-consumer.com/register and get additional benefits from Olympus! DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. EN 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.
Please read these instructions for future reference. Register your product on www.olympus-consumer.com/register and get additional benefits from Olympus! DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. EN 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.
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.... • EUPHONY MOBILE™ and DVM™ are the trademark of this document may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of the screen and the recorder shown in this manual may be changed in the future without advanced notice. The utmost care has been taken to product names and model numbers... damages or damage of any kind occurred due 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 other reason is excluded. EN 2
.... • EUPHONY MOBILE™ and DVM™ are the trademark of this document may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of the screen and the recorder shown in this manual may be changed in the future without advanced notice. The utmost care has been taken to product names and model numbers... damages or damage of any kind occurred due 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 other reason is excluded. EN 2
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... 75 Changing the USB class [USB Settings 76 5 Formatting the recorder [Format 77 5 Using the recorder on your PC 6 Operating environment 80 Using Olympus Sonority 82 Functions available in the Olympus Sonority .........82 Installing software 83 Uninstalling software 85 Copying voice guide ...the folder for Audible Contents 29 Selecting the folders and files 30 2 About recording Recording 31 Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene 34 Recommended settings by recording condition ....35 Recording from external microphone or other devices 36 3 About playback Playback 38 Playback Position...
... 75 Changing the USB class [USB Settings 76 5 Formatting the recorder [Format 77 5 Using the recorder on your PC 6 Operating environment 80 Using Olympus Sonority 82 Functions available in the Olympus Sonority .........82 Installing software 83 Uninstalling software 85 Copying voice guide ...the folder for Audible Contents 29 Selecting the folders and files 30 2 About recording Recording 31 Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene 34 Recommended settings by recording condition ....35 Recording from external microphone or other devices 36 3 About playback Playback 38 Playback Position...
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...-precision technology contained in this manual in a location where it is essential that you experience noise, move to another place, or move the recorder further away from personal injury or damage to property, it safely and correctly. If you know how to operate it is subject to a ...designs, read their manuals as well. • In places prone to strong vibrations. • Never drop the recorder or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations. • The recorder may malfunction if it is used without observing the information given under this symbol, injury or death may result. ...
...-precision technology contained in this manual in a location where it is essential that you experience noise, move to another place, or move the recorder further away from personal injury or damage to property, it safely and correctly. If you know how to operate it is subject to a ...designs, read their manuals as well. • In places prone to strong vibrations. • Never drop the recorder or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations. • The recorder may malfunction if it is used without observing the information given under this symbol, injury or death may result. ...
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...it . Do not use the charger or AC adapter if it is excluded from the recorder. EN 5 Never remove the batteries with the strap when you notice any other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it may cause ...data loss incurred by a defect of the recorder. • Do not use the recorder near flammable or explosive gases. • Keep young children and infants away from the Olympus's liability. f Caution: • Stop using the recorder immediately if you carry the recorder. Doing so may be subject to extremely ...
...it . Do not use the charger or AC adapter if it is excluded from the recorder. EN 5 Never remove the batteries with the strap when you notice any other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it may cause ...data loss incurred by a defect of the recorder. • Do not use the recorder near flammable or explosive gases. • Keep young children and infants away from the Olympus's liability. f Caution: • Stop using the recorder immediately if you carry the recorder. Doing so may be subject to extremely ...
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...being careful not to a power outlet or a cigarette lighter of the recorder's body may be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to prevent batteries from coming into your eyes, flush your dealer or local Olympus representative for service. If the fluid burns your clothing or skin, remove... when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them . • Do not use of children. • If you notice anything unusual when using the recorder. • If a battery leaks fluid onto your skin, seek medical attention immediately. • Keep battery out of the reach of batteries. If...
...being careful not to a power outlet or a cigarette lighter of the recorder's body may be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to prevent batteries from coming into your eyes, flush your dealer or local Olympus representative for service. If the fluid burns your clothing or skin, remove... when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them . • Do not use of children. • If you notice anything unusual when using the recorder. • If a battery leaks fluid onto your skin, seek medical attention immediately. • Keep battery out of the reach of batteries. If...
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...sensitivity to low frequencies are enabled. s You can playback WAV, WMA, and MP3 format files transferred from the high to suit the recording conditions and personal preferences (☞ P.53). s It features various repeat functions (☞ P.46, P.61). s You can encode...save files in the memory (☞ P.67). sensitivity stereo microphones and center microphone). sensitivity stereo microphones and 1 center microphone, balanced, wideband recordings from a computer in memory, EN you to different usages (☞ P.34, P.47, P.58, P.62). Getting started Main features ...
...sensitivity to low frequencies are enabled. s You can playback WAV, WMA, and MP3 format files transferred from the high to suit the recording conditions and personal preferences (☞ P.53). s It features various repeat functions (☞ P.46, P.61). s You can encode...save files in the memory (☞ P.67). sensitivity stereo microphones and center microphone). sensitivity stereo microphones and 1 center microphone, balanced, wideband recordings from a computer in memory, EN you to different usages (☞ P.34, P.47, P.58, P.62). Getting started Main features ...
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...). Open the [Podcast] folder s You may assign your own names to on the recorder to quickly listen to (☞ P.63). s Timer Recording (☞ P.70) and Alarm program (file) transferred from the "Olympus Sonority". 1 playback (☞ P.72) enable automatic s Compatible with the recorder to a PC, you want to listen to the folders (☞ P.64). broadcasting...
...). Open the [Podcast] folder s You may assign your own names to on the recorder to quickly listen to (☞ P.63). s Timer Recording (☞ P.70) and Alarm program (file) transferred from the "Olympus Sonority". 1 playback (☞ P.72) enable automatic s Compatible with the recorder to a PC, you want to listen to the folders (☞ P.64). broadcasting...
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Checking the contents of the box Checking the contents of the box The following items are included with the recorder. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the recorder. 1 Voice Recorder USB cable Strap • Ni-MH Rechargeable batteries (2) • Olympus Sonority CD-ROM • INSTRUCTIONS • Warranty card Carrying case Earphone • Contents may not be included. 4 Attaching the strap: EN 10 Warranty card may vary depending on purchase location. • Warranty differs depending on purchase location.
Checking the contents of the box Checking the contents of the box The following items are included with the recorder. If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the recorder. 1 Voice Recorder USB cable Strap • Ni-MH Rechargeable batteries (2) • Olympus Sonority CD-ROM • INSTRUCTIONS • Warranty card Carrying case Earphone • Contents may not be included. 4 Attaching the strap: EN 10 Warranty card may vary depending on purchase location. • Warranty differs depending on purchase location.
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... (optional). POWER/HOLD switch = Battery cover q USB connector EN 11 button ! Identification of parts Identification of the start and stop recording functions through the remote control. - MIC (Microphone) jack @ Card cover # REC (s) (Record) button $ `OK button % 9 button ^ Strap hole & LIST button * Built-in center microphone 3 LED indicator light (LED) 4 Display (LCD panel...
... (optional). POWER/HOLD switch = Battery cover q USB connector EN 11 button ! Identification of parts Identification of the start and stop recording functions through the remote control. - MIC (Microphone) jack @ Card cover # REC (s) (Record) button $ `OK button % 9 button ^ Strap hole & LIST button * Built-in center microphone 3 LED indicator light (LED) 4 Display (LCD panel...
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... 4 File name 5 Function guide indicator 12 Identification of parts File display 1 2 34 5 8 6 9 0 7 ! @ 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current file name 3 Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder 4 Battery indicator 5 Folder indicator, File Lock indicator, Recording mode indicator 6 Recorder status indicator [K]: Record indicator [≠]: Pause indicator [L]: Stop indicator [•]: Play indicator [ß]: Forwarding indicator...
... 4 File name 5 Function guide indicator 12 Identification of parts File display 1 2 34 5 8 6 9 0 7 ! @ 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current file name 3 Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder 4 Battery indicator 5 Folder indicator, File Lock indicator, Recording mode indicator 6 Recorder status indicator [K]: Record indicator [≠]: Pause indicator [L]: Stop indicator [•]: Play indicator [ß]: Forwarding indicator...
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... parts 4 [Music], [Podcast], [Audible], mode display: List display 1 File display 12 3 4 12 34 ! 5 6 @ # 1 7 8 $ 9 Identification of parts 5 When there are files and folders in the folder 1 Recording media indicator [l]: Built-in flash memory [m]: microSD card 2 Current folder name 3 Battery indicator 4 Folder name, File name 5 Function guide indicator List display 2 12 3 4 5 When there...
... parts 4 [Music], [Podcast], [Audible], mode display: List display 1 File display 12 3 4 12 34 ! 5 6 @ # 1 7 8 $ 9 Identification of parts 5 When there are files and folders in the folder 1 Recording media indicator [l]: Built-in flash memory [m]: microSD card 2 Current folder name 3 Battery indicator 4 Folder name, File name 5 Function guide indicator List display 2 12 3 4 5 When there...
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Before using the recorder or after long periods of disuse, it is recommended that you continuously charge them until full (☞ P.17). 1 Lightly press down on the arrow and ... supplied Ni-MH 1 rechargeable batteries (BR404). • The supplied rechargeable batteries are not fully charged. Power supply EN 15 polarities. • When charging with the recorder, be used with either Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries or AAA Alkaline Batteries. 2 Insert size-AAA batteries, observing the correct = and - Power supply Inserting batteries This...
Before using the recorder or after long periods of disuse, it is recommended that you continuously charge them until full (☞ P.17). 1 Lightly press down on the arrow and ... supplied Ni-MH 1 rechargeable batteries (BR404). • The supplied rechargeable batteries are not fully charged. Power supply EN 15 polarities. • When charging with the recorder, be used with either Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries or AAA Alkaline Batteries. 2 Insert size-AAA batteries, observing the correct = and - Power supply Inserting batteries This...
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...• Manganese batteries may not be avoided. Battery type the file, etc. In this recorder. The use of time. • When replacing rechargeable batteries, [Ni-MH] (õ): Select when using the Olympus NiMH rechargeable batteries (BR404). [Alkaline] (ú): Select when using . • When ...changing batteries, AAA alkaline 1 Replace the batteries and turn on batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are too weak, [s] and [Battery Low] will appear. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is in this case, the [Battery] screen will appear on the display,...
...• Manganese batteries may not be avoided. Battery type the file, etc. In this recorder. The use of time. • When replacing rechargeable batteries, [Ni-MH] (õ): Select when using the Olympus NiMH rechargeable batteries (BR404). [Alkaline] (ú): Select when using . • When ...changing batteries, AAA alkaline 1 Replace the batteries and turn on batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are too weak, [s] and [Battery Low] will appear. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is in this case, the [Battery] screen will appear on the display,...
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.... Before connecting the USB cable, exit HOLD mode (☞ P.21). 4 Press the ` OK button to correctly place the rechargeable batteries (supplied) into the recorder (☞ P.15). It may cause battery leakage or heating, which may be sure to start charging] is flashing, press the `OK button. 5 Charging is...depending on the volume level even if [º] is during stop • When playing a voice/music file, the mode or turned off, connect recorder may cause the recorder to malfunction. 1 Boot the PC. 2 Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC. • While [Press OK to ...
.... Before connecting the USB cable, exit HOLD mode (☞ P.21). 4 Press the ` OK button to correctly place the rechargeable batteries (supplied) into the recorder (☞ P.15). It may cause battery leakage or heating, which may be sure to start charging] is flashing, press the `OK button. 5 Charging is...depending on the volume level even if [º] is during stop • When playing a voice/music file, the mode or turned off, connect recorder may cause the recorder to malfunction. 1 Boot the PC. 2 Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC. • While [Press OK to ...
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...to the USB connecting AC adapter (optional) to charge It can be changed depending on the remaining amount and the state of the recorder. Notes • The recorder cannot be charged when the PC is not turned on the bottom of batteries. It may not also be charged when the PC ..., switch the USB connection setting to [AC Adapter] (☞ P.76). • Before connecting the USB cable, exit HOLD mode (☞ P.21). 1 Plug the recorder's USB cable into AC outlet. Power supply To the USB connecting AC adapter's (A514) USB connector 2 Plug the AC adapter into the AC adapter. 3 While...
...to the USB connecting AC adapter (optional) to charge It can be changed depending on the remaining amount and the state of the recorder. Notes • The recorder cannot be charged when the PC is not turned on the bottom of batteries. It may not also be charged when the PC ..., switch the USB connection setting to [AC Adapter] (☞ P.76). • Before connecting the USB cable, exit HOLD mode (☞ P.21). 1 Plug the recorder's USB cable into AC outlet. Power supply To the USB connecting AC adapter's (A514) USB connector 2 Plug the AC adapter into the AC adapter. 3 While...
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...you would like to charge (☞ P.76). • In case you cannot recharge (☞ P.16, P.64). Otherwise, the recorder may fluctuate even when operating within the recommended temperature range. In order to prevent battery leakage or rust, remove the rechargeable batteries from ...adapter] at a temperature in use. Charge the batteries at the [USB Connect] Notes display to start charging (☞ P.76). • This recorder is not in the range of 5°C to 35°C Discharging: The rechargeable batteries self-discharge 1 (41°F to fully charge batteries regardless...
...you would like to charge (☞ P.76). • In case you cannot recharge (☞ P.16, P.64). Otherwise, the recorder may fluctuate even when operating within the recommended temperature range. In order to prevent battery leakage or rust, remove the rechargeable batteries from ...adapter] at a temperature in use. Charge the batteries at the [USB Connect] Notes display to start charging (☞ P.76). • This recorder is not in the range of 5°C to 35°C Discharging: The rechargeable batteries self-discharge 1 (41°F to fully charge batteries regardless...
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...be maintained. Even if the power is not being used, turn on, and the power will be turned on /off the power When the recorder is turned off to reduce battery consumption to a minimum. Contact your local recycling center for 0.5 seconds or longer. • The display shuts ...off, and the power will be turned off . Power save mode If the recorder is turned off . • The resume function remembers the stop position before disposing. 1 Turning on . EN 20 Power supply • When disposing rechargeable...
...be maintained. Even if the power is not being used, turn on, and the power will be turned on /off the power When the recorder is turned off to reduce battery consumption to a minimum. Contact your local recycling center for 0.5 seconds or longer. • The display shuts ...off, and the power will be turned off . Power save mode If the recorder is turned off . • The resume function remembers the stop position before disposing. 1 Turning on . EN 20 Power supply • When disposing rechargeable...
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... to Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to HOLD mode. EN • The recorder can also prevent you from accidentally stopping recording. the A position. 1 HOLD • After [Hold] appears on the display, the recorder is set RS30W (optional), even when it will stop). Notes • ...clock display lights for 2 seconds, but it will not operate the recorder. • If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is disabled with the playback (recording) state unchanged (When playback has ended or the recording has ended due to the remaining memory being used up, it is...
... to Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to HOLD mode. EN • The recorder can also prevent you from accidentally stopping recording. the A position. 1 HOLD • After [Hold] appears on the display, the recorder is set RS30W (optional), even when it will stop). Notes • ...clock display lights for 2 seconds, but it will not operate the recorder. • If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is disabled with the playback (recording) state unchanged (When playback has ended or the recording has ended due to the remaining memory being used up, it is...
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..."Month" and "Day" with a flashing point. • The clock will appear. Setting time and date Setting time and date [Time & Date] If you use the recorder for 1 the first time after purchasing it, or when the batteries have been inserted without the device having been used in a long time, the [Set... Time & Date] will start from the set the time and date beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is flashing, conduct the setup from Step 1. 2 Press the + or − button to set. • Follow the same steps by pressing the 9 or 0 ...
..."Month" and "Day" with a flashing point. • The clock will appear. Setting time and date Setting time and date [Time & Date] If you use the recorder for 1 the first time after purchasing it, or when the batteries have been inserted without the device having been used in a long time, the [Set... Time & Date] will start from the set the time and date beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is flashing, conduct the setup from Step 1. 2 Press the + or − button to set. • Follow the same steps by pressing the 9 or 0 ...