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... USB......17 Connect to the USB connecting AC adapter (optional) to charge 18 Turning on/off the power 20 HOLD 21 Setting time and date [Time & Date 22 Changing the time and date 23 Inserting and ejecting a microSD card 24 Inserting a microSD card 24 Ejecting a microSD card 25 [Home] display operations 26 Notes on your PC 4 Operating environment 77 5 Using Olympus Sonority 79 Functions available in the Olympus Sonority .........79 Installing software 80 6 Uninstalling software 82 Copying voice guide data 83 Upgrade function 84 Using online help 86 Connecting...
... USB......17 Connect to the USB connecting AC adapter (optional) to charge 18 Turning on/off the power 20 HOLD 21 Setting time and date [Time & Date 22 Changing the time and date 23 Inserting and ejecting a microSD card 24 Inserting a microSD card 24 Ejecting a microSD card 25 [Home] display operations 26 Notes on your PC 4 Operating environment 77 5 Using Olympus Sonority 79 Functions available in the Olympus Sonority .........79 Installing software 80 6 Uninstalling software 82 Copying voice guide data 83 Upgrade function 84 Using online help 86 Connecting...
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... music player. 8 s Supports high capacity recording media. Can handle the MP3 format (MPEG-1/ MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3) and the Windows Media Audio (WMA) format. This device can customize a variety of realistically recording various different sound sources. In addition, when connected to 2 seconds* before its start time will vary according to low frequencies are enabled. This allows you to use this recorder you can save files in memory, you can encode incoming analog audio signals without...
... music player. 8 s Supports high capacity recording media. Can handle the MP3 format (MPEG-1/ MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3) and the Windows Media Audio (WMA) format. This device can customize a variety of realistically recording various different sound sources. In addition, when connected to 2 seconds* before its start time will vary according to low frequencies are enabled. This allows you to use this recorder you can save files in memory, you can encode incoming analog audio signals without...
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... degrading sound Plus", which is compatible with USB file that has been recorded with this 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to the "Olympus Sonority" card, and within the folders in English and other languages) gives audio notification of MP3 files and memory (☞ P. 64). EN 9 s You can erase part of a PCM-format creation of music CDs can move or copy files between (☞ P.84). s The guidance feature (in the functions, editing of operating...
... degrading sound Plus", which is compatible with USB file that has been recorded with this 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to the "Olympus Sonority" card, and within the folders in English and other languages) gives audio notification of MP3 files and memory (☞ P. 64). EN 9 s You can erase part of a PCM-format creation of music CDs can move or copy files between (☞ P.84). s The guidance feature (in the functions, editing of operating...
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... 3 Battery indicator EN 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 [™]: Rewinding indicator [N]: F. Level meter, Recording date and time @ Function guide indicator Play...
... 3 Battery indicator EN 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 [™]: Rewinding indicator [N]: F. Level meter, Recording date and time @ Function guide indicator Play...
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...folder 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current folder name 3 Battery indicator 4 File name 5 Function guide indicator Identification of parts Identification of parts File display 12 34 ! 5 6 @ # 1 7 8 $ 9 0 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current file name 3 Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder 4 Battery indicator 5 File format 6 Recorder status indicator [•]: Play indicator [L]: Stop indicator [ß]: Forwarding indicator [™]: Rewinding indicator [N]: F. File length @ Elapsed playback time # Playback position bar indicator $ Icon display...
...folder 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current folder name 3 Battery indicator 4 File name 5 Function guide indicator Identification of parts Identification of parts File display 12 34 ! 5 6 @ # 1 7 8 $ 9 0 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current file name 3 Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder 4 Battery indicator 5 File format 6 Recorder status indicator [•]: Play indicator [L]: Stop indicator [ß]: Forwarding indicator [™]: Rewinding indicator [N]: F. File length @ Elapsed playback time # Playback position bar indicator $ Icon display...
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... − button to stop the recorder before 1 replacing the batteries. Select to match the battery you are too weak, [s] and [Battery Low] will appear. In this recorder. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is in use of time. • When replacing rechargeable batteries, be used in the manufacturers' products can damage the display, see "Battery settings". • Remove the batteries if you are using alkaline batteries. 3 Press the `OK button to redo the battery and time settings.
... − button to stop the recorder before 1 replacing the batteries. Select to match the battery you are too weak, [s] and [Battery Low] will appear. In this recorder. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is in use of time. • When replacing rechargeable batteries, be used in the manufacturers' products can damage the display, see "Battery settings". • Remove the batteries if you are using alkaline batteries. 3 Press the `OK button to redo the battery and time settings.
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... recorder 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 start charging. It may cause battery leakage or heating, which may be sure to a PC's USB port. indicator. Do not charge primary batteries such as alkaline or lithium batteries. The charging time 17 Charging time...
... recorder 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 start charging. It may cause battery leakage or heating, which may be sure to a PC's USB port. indicator. Do not charge primary batteries such as alkaline or lithium batteries. The charging time 17 Charging time...
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... of the original sound will be changed in stereo microphone over the display is designed to be achieved by adjusting the recording level manually (☞ P.51). 3 Press the REC (s) button to the recording level and recording EN function settings) 30 e Elapsed recording time • [Rec Mode] cannot be recorded in reverse phase. About recording Recording Before starting recording, select a folder among [&] to holding business information. 2 REC (s) button STOP (4) button • This recorder is the proper position for performing stereo recording. Configure this while...
... of the original sound will be changed in stereo microphone over the display is designed to be achieved by adjusting the recording level manually (☞ P.51). 3 Press the REC (s) button to the recording level and recording EN function settings) 30 e Elapsed recording time • [Rec Mode] cannot be recorded in reverse phase. About recording Recording Before starting recording, select a folder among [&] to holding business information. 2 REC (s) button STOP (4) button • This recorder is the proper position for performing stereo recording. Configure this while...
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... not to use the plug-in power function according to the external microphone connected to the MIC jack. [Pre-Recording] (☞ P.56) Pre-recording enables you press the button for the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA). [V-Sync. Recording Recording Settings relating to Recording [Mic Select] (☞ P.50) Select whether or not the built-in center microphone is to be played back. EN 32 Pause While the recorder is during recording mode, press the `OK button. •...
... not to use the plug-in power function according to the external microphone connected to the MIC jack. [Pre-Recording] (☞ P.56) Pre-recording enables you press the button for the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA). [V-Sync. Recording Recording Settings relating to Recording [Mic Select] (☞ P.50) Select whether or not the built-in center microphone is to be played back. EN 32 Pause While the recorder is during recording mode, press the `OK button. •...
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...; Recording level cannot be adjusted by selecting the scene which best matches your usage (☞ P.55). Recording Listening while audio is recorded Changing the recording scene If you start recording after turning down the volume level. • Do not place earphones near a microphone as this may cause feedback. • When the external speaker is connected while recording, there is a risk that you use earphones for the recording monitor, or turn [Rec Monitor...
...; Recording level cannot be adjusted by selecting the scene which best matches your usage (☞ P.55). Recording Listening while audio is recorded Changing the recording scene If you start recording after turning down the volume level. • Do not place earphones near a microphone as this may cause feedback. • When the external speaker is connected while recording, there is a risk that you use earphones for the recording monitor, or turn [Rec Monitor...
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... the recommended settings for files recorded by recording condition The recorder is consecutively EN assigned regardless of background [WMA]: [64 kbps] noise Music playing, wild birds singing, and railway [PCM]: [96kHz/24bit] sounds [On] [Middle] [Low] Set the microphone sensitivity according to the volume being recorded. [Off] [Off] File names will be configured in the recording media. 34 The various functions relating to recording can make high quality stereo recordings immediately...
... the recommended settings for files recorded by recording condition The recorder is consecutively EN assigned regardless of background [WMA]: [64 kbps] noise Music playing, wild birds singing, and railway [PCM]: [96kHz/24bit] sounds [On] [Middle] [Low] Set the microphone sensitivity according to the volume being recorded. [Off] [Off] File names will be configured in the recording media. 34 The various functions relating to recording can make high quality stereo recordings immediately...
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... the sound can also be used while [Rec Mode] is plugged into the recorder's MIC jack. • Microphones supported by plug-in power can be table and record conferences or lecture recorded. EN 35 Compact Gun Microphone (unidirectional): ME31 The directional microphones useful for recordings such as follows according to a from external Compact zoom microphone microphone or other devices (unidirectional): ME32 The microphone is integrated with a To MIC jack tie-clip. When the plugin power function is set to a stereo recording mode, audio...
... the sound can also be used while [Rec Mode] is plugged into the recorder's MIC jack. • Microphones supported by plug-in power can be table and record conferences or lecture recorded. EN 35 Compact Gun Microphone (unidirectional): ME31 The directional microphones useful for recordings such as follows according to a from external Compact zoom microphone microphone or other devices (unidirectional): ME32 The microphone is integrated with a To MIC jack tie-clip. When the plugin power function is set to a stereo recording mode, audio...
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... using the correction function. and low-volume input signals are mixed. Moreover, it enables recording only with the L channel microphone. Rec Level You can use the all modes in the linear PCM format. Menu setting method Rec Mode The recorder can record in [MP3] or [WMA] of [Rec Mode]. • When [mono] of a music CD is possible. EN 51 The input level will be generally equalized to adjust the recording level. • Distorted sound will be recorded while [OVER] is displayed. Menu setting...
... using the correction function. and low-volume input signals are mixed. Moreover, it enables recording only with the L channel microphone. Rec Level You can use the all modes in the linear PCM format. Menu setting method Rec Mode The recorder can record in [MP3] or [WMA] of [Rec Mode]. • When [mono] of a music CD is possible. EN 51 The input level will be generally equalized to adjust the recording level. • Distorted sound will be recorded while [OVER] is displayed. Menu setting...
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... "Olympus Sonority". 1 Select a folder the name of time before the power turns off can select to record to either the built-in memory or to the microSD card (☞ P.24). [Built-in Memory]: Built-in the template. Reset Settings This returns the functions back to their initial settings (factory default). [Start]: Returns the settings to their initial settings. Play Menu: [Noise Cancel] [Off] [EUPHONY] [Off] [Voice Filter] [Off] [Play Mode] [Play Area] [Repeat] [File] [Off...
... "Olympus Sonority". 1 Select a folder the name of time before the power turns off can select to record to either the built-in memory or to the microSD card (☞ P.24). [Built-in Memory]: Built-in the template. Reset Settings This returns the functions back to their initial settings (factory default). [Start]: Returns the settings to their initial settings. Play Menu: [Noise Cancel] [Off] [EUPHONY] [Off] [Voice Filter] [Off] [Play Mode] [Play Area] [Repeat] [File] [Off...
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... [Time & Date] is [Volume], [Alarm Sound] and [Playback correct before starting the timer recording. If it is not correct, reset [Time & Date] (☞ P.23). • The recorder will stop recording. Menu setting method • If the batteries run out while recording Alarm playback function [Alarm] based on how to enter the menu settings, see "Menu setting method" (☞ P.48). 2 Press the + or − button to select a preset number. Menu setting method 3 Press the `OK button. EN 69 File]). a selected file at...
... [Time & Date] is [Volume], [Alarm Sound] and [Playback correct before starting the timer recording. If it is not correct, reset [Time & Date] (☞ P.23). • The recorder will stop recording. Menu setting method • If the batteries run out while recording Alarm playback function [Alarm] based on how to enter the menu settings, see "Menu setting method" (☞ P.48). 2 Press the + or − button to select a preset number. Menu setting method 3 Press the `OK button. EN 69 File]). a selected file at...
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... power is turned off or the recorder is formatted (☞ P.74), alarm data will also be erased, so you won't be able to complete the setting. Menu setting method • Select the folder using the supplied "Olympus Sonority" (☞ P.83). buttons and press the `OK button to move to the recorder by accident, connect to PC and copy the alarm sound data to file selection. The 4 recorder begins to play...
... power is turned off or the recorder is formatted (☞ P.74), alarm data will also be erased, so you won't be able to complete the setting. Menu setting method • Select the folder using the supplied "Olympus Sonority" (☞ P.83). buttons and press the `OK button to move to the recorder by accident, connect to PC and copy the alarm sound data to file selection. The 4 recorder begins to play...
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...; Service Pack 1, 2 (32bit/64bit) Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) Display: 1024 x 768 pixels or more, 65,536 colors or more (16,770,000 colors or more • Environment where the Internet can be played and managed on the PC using Windows Media Player or iTunes. • In addition to its uses as a voice recorder and a music player, this recorder to do the following: • Voice files recorded on...
...; Service Pack 1, 2 (32bit/64bit) Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) Display: 1024 x 768 pixels or more, 65,536 colors or more (16,770,000 colors or more • Environment where the Internet can be played and managed on the PC using Windows Media Player or iTunes. • In addition to its uses as a voice recorder and a music player, this recorder to do the following: • Voice files recorded on...
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... indicator light is stopped, data may cause adverse effects on a PC. When removing the USB cable, be utilized. 5 Precautions on using a file management tool in Windows or Macintosh, the order of files may be changed or files may become unrecognizable. • Data can be set with the recorder or the "Olympus Sonority". • If folders or files stored on the recorder are moved or renamed by the operating...
... indicator light is stopped, data may cause adverse effects on a PC. When removing the USB cable, be utilized. 5 Precautions on using a file management tool in Windows or Macintosh, the order of files may be changed or files may become unrecognizable. • Data can be set with the recorder or the "Olympus Sonority". • If folders or files stored on the recorder are moved or renamed by the operating...
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... while recording. Troubleshooting Symptom Voice files are connected there is a risk that you use earphones for the recording monitor, or turn the [Plug-inPower] setting to [Off] (☞ P.56). 6 Unable to [Off]. Set [Rec Mode] to a monaural recording mode. Set [Zoom Mic] to the + side. When a microphone not supported by the L-channel. Noise heard during playback The recorder was shaken during playback. Unable to erase the file Unable to erase the folders The file is set to the stereo recording mode (☞...
... while recording. Troubleshooting Symptom Voice files are connected there is a risk that you use earphones for the recording monitor, or turn the [Plug-inPower] setting to [Off] (☞ P.56). 6 Unable to [Off]. Set [Rec Mode] to a monaural recording mode. Set [Zoom Mic] to the + side. When a microphone not supported by the L-channel. Noise heard during playback The recorder was shaken during playback. Unable to erase the file Unable to erase the folders The file is set to the stereo recording mode (☞...
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... surrounding noise. s Stereo microphone: ME51S The built-in a set : RS30W When the receiver is used to record sound at both ends. The voice or conversation over the phone can be plugged into the REMOTE jack the recorder's recording and stop functions can be operated through the remote control. The metal body provides a sturdiness to the high rigidity. 6 s Compact zoom microphone (unidirectional): ME32 The microphone is integrated with a miniature tripod and a connection adapter. s USB connecting AC adapter...
... surrounding noise. s Stereo microphone: ME51S The built-in a set : RS30W When the receiver is used to record sound at both ends. The voice or conversation over the phone can be plugged into the REMOTE jack the recorder's recording and stop functions can be operated through the remote control. The metal body provides a sturdiness to the high rigidity. 6 s Compact zoom microphone (unidirectional): ME32 The microphone is integrated with a miniature tripod and a connection adapter. s USB connecting AC adapter...
