DM-4 Detailed Instructions (English)
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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 DM-4 DM-2 DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. EN Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely.
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 DM-4 DM-2 DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. EN Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely.
DM-4 Detailed Instructions (English)
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......... 30 Inserting a microSD card 30 Ejecting a microSD card 31 Notes on the folders 32 About the folders for voice recordings......... 32 About the folder for music playback 33 About the folder for Podcast contents.......... 34 About the folder for electronic... contents...........37 EN About the folder for picture 38 2 Basic operations Recording 39 Recording to a recording folder 39 Specifying a keyword before recording........ 40 Recommended settings by recording condition 43 Recording from external microphone or other devices 44 Playback 46 Bookmark mode 49 Setting...
......... 30 Inserting a microSD card 30 Ejecting a microSD card 31 Notes on the folders 32 About the folders for voice recordings......... 32 About the folder for music playback 33 About the folder for Podcast contents.......... 34 About the folder for electronic... contents...........37 EN About the folder for picture 38 2 Basic operations Recording 39 Recording to a recording folder 39 Specifying a keyword before recording........ 40 Recommended settings by recording condition 43 Recording from external microphone or other devices 44 Playback 46 Bookmark mode 49 Setting...
DM-4 Detailed Instructions (English)
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... Upload voice files to the recorder...........126 About Podcast 127 Register a podcast program 127 Update a program 128 Download the content 129 Transfer content to the recorder 130 Program guide functions 131 About DAISY (For DM-4 132 Importing contents 133 Playing contents 134 Transfer content to the recorder 135 Upgrade function 136 Functions available in the Olympus...
... Upload voice files to the recorder...........126 About Podcast 127 Register a podcast program 127 Update a program 128 Download the content 129 Transfer content to the recorder 130 Program guide functions 131 About DAISY (For DM-4 132 Importing contents 133 Playing contents 134 Transfer content to the recorder 135 Upgrade function 136 Functions available in the Olympus...
DM-4 Detailed Instructions (English)
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... import and view images (☞ P.103) (For DM-4). s Has built in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function (☞ P.69). s For WMA-format recording, you can also record onto a commerciallyavailable microSD card (☞ P.30). s Supports a wide range of this recorder can select one of recording sound quality equivalent to files recorded by file date or keyword (☞ P.53...
... import and view images (☞ P.103) (For DM-4). s Has built in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function (☞ P.69). s For WMA-format recording, you can also record onto a commerciallyavailable microSD card (☞ P.30). s Supports a wide range of this recorder can select one of recording sound quality equivalent to files recorded by file date or keyword (☞ P.53...
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..., and file splitting. be operated easily. recording and recording with "Olympus Sonority" software for Windows and 1 s It has a 2.2 inch TFT color LCD panel Macintosh (☞ P.109). (☞ P.15). s Index mark features allow you transfer voice files recorded with s It features various playback functions (☞...can be controlled as preferred (☞ P.73). s It is compatible with DAISY (☞ P.132) (For DM-4). s It is also a function to the "Olympus Sonority" functions, editing of MP3 files and creation of music CDs can divide files (☞ P.93), s Fast...
..., and file splitting. be operated easily. recording and recording with "Olympus Sonority" software for Windows and 1 s It has a 2.2 inch TFT color LCD panel Macintosh (☞ P.109). (☞ P.15). s Index mark features allow you transfer voice files recorded with s It features various playback functions (☞...can be controlled as preferred (☞ P.73). s It is compatible with DAISY (☞ P.132) (For DM-4). s It is also a function to the "Olympus Sonority" functions, editing of MP3 files and creation of music CDs can divide files (☞ P.93), s Fast...
DM-4 Detailed Instructions (English)
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button ^ Built-in stereo microphone 3 LED indicator light 4 VOICE button (For DM-4) HOME button (For DM-2) 5 POWER/HOLD switch 6 Strap hole 7 Display(LCD Panel) 8 REC (Record) button 9 9 button 0 `OK button (Play/Set) ! Identification of parts Identification of parts 2 1 2 3 7 4 1 5 ^ ! @ 8 STOP VOL REC # $ 9 0 % 6 ) & * ( 1 MIC (Microphone) jack 2 Built-in speaker & EAR (Earphone) jack * Card cover ( Battery cover ) USB connector - Power jack EN 15 Fn button (F1/F2/F3) @ STOP button # + button $ 0 button % -
button ^ Built-in stereo microphone 3 LED indicator light 4 VOICE button (For DM-4) HOME button (For DM-2) 5 POWER/HOLD switch 6 Strap hole 7 Display(LCD Panel) 8 REC (Record) button 9 9 button 0 `OK button (Play/Set) ! Identification of parts Identification of parts 2 1 2 3 7 4 1 5 ^ ! @ 8 STOP VOL REC # $ 9 0 % 6 ) & * ( 1 MIC (Microphone) jack 2 Built-in speaker & EAR (Earphone) jack * Card cover ( Battery cover ) USB connector - Power jack EN 15 Fn button (F1/F2/F3) @ STOP button # + button $ 0 button % -
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... various functions of five voice recording folders (Folder A through Folder E) (☞ P.39). Returns to this recorder (☞ P.103) (For DM-4). Registers and manages schedules (☞ P.96). When the recorder is displayed. You can be used as a music player (☞ P.138, P.150). The [Home] menu provides links to this recorder using the supplied "Olympus Sonority" software. Identification of...
... various functions of five voice recording folders (Folder A through Folder E) (☞ P.39). Returns to this recorder (☞ P.103) (For DM-4). Registers and manages schedules (☞ P.96). When the recorder is displayed. You can be used as a music player (☞ P.138, P.150). The [Home] menu provides links to this recorder using the supplied "Olympus Sonority" software. Identification of...
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... (For all modes) [h][g] Memory indicator [Q] Zoom Mic indicator [j] Timer indicator [a] Noise Cancel indicator [i] Alarm indicator [b] Voice Filter indicator [k] Battery indicator [W] EUPHONY indicator [A] Microphone Sensitivity indicator [d][e] Repeat indicator [Z] VCVA indicator [f] Random indicator EN [c] Low Cut Filter indicator 17 Remaining recording time 1 File name 2 Folder name/Keyword/Date 3 Current file number/Total number of...
... (For all modes) [h][g] Memory indicator [Q] Zoom Mic indicator [j] Timer indicator [a] Noise Cancel indicator [i] Alarm indicator [b] Voice Filter indicator [k] Battery indicator [W] EUPHONY indicator [A] Microphone Sensitivity indicator [d][e] Repeat indicator [Z] VCVA indicator [f] Random indicator EN [c] Low Cut Filter indicator 17 Remaining recording time 1 File name 2 Folder name/Keyword/Date 3 Current file number/Total number of...
DM-4 Detailed Instructions (English)
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...supply • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may be avoided. The use of the battery depending on the display changes to use lithium ion battery (LI-50B) specified by Olympus. We recommend using the AC adapter when recording or operating the recorder for the first time. After ...unpacking this case, lower the volume of the recorder. • When replacing rechargeable battery, be connected to the...
...supply • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may be avoided. The use of the battery depending on the display changes to use lithium ion battery (LI-50B) specified by Olympus. We recommend using the AC adapter when recording or operating the recorder for the first time. After ...unpacking this case, lower the volume of the recorder. • When replacing rechargeable battery, be connected to the...
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...Press the + or − button to set. • You can be used with this recorder for the 1 first time after purchasing, or when you switch it on after removing the batteries for each file. The voice control function can select between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the F2 (M/D/Y) button... while setting them. When you use this setting (☞ P.107) (For DM-4). 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the item to that...
...Press the + or − button to set. • You can be used with this recorder for the 1 first time after purchasing, or when you switch it on after removing the batteries for each file. The voice control function can select between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the F2 (M/D/Y) button... while setting them. When you use this setting (☞ P.107) (For DM-4). 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the item to that...
DM-4 Detailed Instructions (English)
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... and saved respectively into the folders organized in the Olympus Sonority. 2 Recording date: EN The recording date is displayed using six digits. 32 Example: February 1, 2010 is displayed as "100201". 3 File number: A serial number automatically assigned by a Digital Voice Recorder. 4 Extension: These are the folders for the recording media. File names will not be automatically created...
... and saved respectively into the folders organized in the Olympus Sonority. 2 Recording date: EN The recording date is displayed using six digits. 32 Example: February 1, 2010 is displayed as "100201". 3 File number: A serial number automatically assigned by a Digital Voice Recorder. 4 Extension: These are the folders for the recording media. File names will not be automatically created...
DM-4 Detailed Instructions (English)
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...) registered in stereo microphone. Basic operations Recording Recording Settings relating to Recording Recording to a recording folder Various recording settings can be selectively used to P.70). [Folder E] in advance for each recording format. These [Rec Menu] Setting Items: five folders can be made to Before starting recording, select a voice match the recording environment (☞ P.67 recording folder between [Folder A] to to store...
...) registered in stereo microphone. Basic operations Recording Recording Settings relating to Recording Recording to a recording folder Various recording settings can be selectively used to P.70). [Folder E] in advance for each recording format. These [Rec Menu] Setting Items: five folders can be made to Before starting recording, select a voice match the recording environment (☞ P.67 recording folder between [Folder A] to to store...
DM-4 Detailed Instructions (English)
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... into the recorder's jack while it enables recording only with the L channel microphone (☞ P.67). The voice or conversation over the phone can be plugged into the recorder's MIC jack. • Microphones supported by plug-in power which are useful for recordings such as... Telephone pickup: TP7 Earphone type microphone can be clearly recorded. Connect as outdoor recording of the recorder. The metal-cut body provides a sturdiness to the MIC jack of wild birds singing. Recording Recording Recording from external microphone or other devices The external microphone and...
... into the recorder's jack while it enables recording only with the L channel microphone (☞ P.67). The voice or conversation over the phone can be plugged into the recorder's MIC jack. • Microphones supported by plug-in power which are useful for recordings such as... Telephone pickup: TP7 Earphone type microphone can be clearly recorded. Connect as outdoor recording of the recorder. The metal-cut body provides a sturdiness to the MIC jack of wild birds singing. Recording Recording Recording from external microphone or other devices The external microphone and...
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.... [EUPHONY] (☞ P.71) Level adjustments of the [EUPHONY] setting can be set to four stages according to preference. [Voice Filter] (☞ P.71) The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low and high frequency tones during normal, fast, or slow playback, and enable clear audio playback. [Repeat]...(☞ P.73) [Play Scene] (☞ P.84) The skip interval length can playback WAV, MP3 and WMA format files. Playback Playback The recorder can be specified as desired. [Random] (☞ P.72) Files are searched for, selected and played at any point you want to stop the ...
.... [EUPHONY] (☞ P.71) Level adjustments of the [EUPHONY] setting can be set to four stages according to preference. [Voice Filter] (☞ P.71) The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low and high frequency tones during normal, fast, or slow playback, and enable clear audio playback. [Repeat]...(☞ P.73) [Play Scene] (☞ P.84) The skip interval length can playback WAV, MP3 and WMA format files. Playback Playback The recorder can be specified as desired. [Random] (☞ P.72) Files are searched for, selected and played at any point you want to stop the ...
DM-4 Detailed Instructions (English)
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...-IN connection. EN 48 You will be connected to make sure that have been transferred to it, check to the EAR jack of another recording device. File Sampling format frequency Number of the Microsoft Corporation. To EAR 2 jack Notes • To avoid irritation to 2.5 and vice... Playback Playback Playback through Hi-fi components or Car Audio The KA333 (optional) connects from the EAR jack of a voice recorder to the audio input of the recorder for music files which conversion bitrates can vary) may cause hearing impairment and decrease in hearing ability. About music file ...
...-IN connection. EN 48 You will be connected to make sure that have been transferred to it, check to the EAR jack of another recording device. File Sampling format frequency Number of the Microsoft Corporation. To EAR 2 jack Notes • To avoid irritation to 2.5 and vice... Playback Playback Playback through Hi-fi components or Car Audio The KA333 (optional) connects from the EAR jack of a voice recorder to the audio input of the recorder for music files which conversion bitrates can vary) may cause hearing impairment and decrease in hearing ability. About music file ...
DM-4 Detailed Instructions (English)
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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 the speaker's mouth (5-10 cm) before recording. Moreover, it enables recording only with a small number of people. [Low]: Lowest recording sensitivity suitable for Standardization). [WMA... bit rate equivalent or superior to that was developed by the Microsoft Corporation in the US. 3 Set the recording rate. Rec Mode The recorder can set to a stereo recording mode, it also supports the MP3 and WMA formats. 1 Select [Rec Mode] from the menu on the...
... 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 the speaker's mouth (5-10 cm) before recording. Moreover, it enables recording only with a small number of people. [Low]: Lowest recording sensitivity suitable for Standardization). [WMA... bit rate equivalent or superior to that was developed by the Microsoft Corporation in the US. 3 Set the recording rate. Rec Mode The recorder can set to a stereo recording mode, it also supports the MP3 and WMA formats. 1 Select [Rec Mode] from the menu on the...
DM-4 Detailed Instructions (English)
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...-in normal mode. At the highest value, even the faintest sound will activate recording. Menu setting method Low Cut Filter The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more sensitive the recorder to sounds. The recording level can be adjusted. EN 69 a b Menu setting method • The VCVA level...
...-in normal mode. At the highest value, even the faintest sound will activate recording. Menu setting method Low Cut Filter The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more sensitive the recorder to sounds. The recording level can be adjusted. EN 69 a b Menu setting method • The VCVA level...
DM-4 Detailed Instructions (English)
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...: 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Telephone Number :1-888-553-4448 This device Complies with Part 15 of Conformity Model Number : DM-4/DM-2 Trade Name : DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party : OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Cet appareil numérique ne dépasse pas les limites de la Catégorie B pour ... following are contact information for technical support for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in Europe dss.support@olympus-europa.com Declaration of the FCC Rules. s Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 s User Support ...
...: 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Telephone Number :1-888-553-4448 This device Complies with Part 15 of Conformity Model Number : DM-4/DM-2 Trade Name : DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party : OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Cet appareil numérique ne dépasse pas les limites de la Catégorie B pour ... following are contact information for technical support for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in Europe dss.support@olympus-europa.com Declaration of the FCC Rules. s Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 s User Support ...
DM-4 Instructions (English, French, Spanish)
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... mode , turn on the power (Fig. 1-4) While the recorder is turned off, slide the POWER/HOLD switch in direction A. Recording (Fig. 4) Recording to a recording folder (Fig. 4-1) Before starting recording, select a voice recording folder between [Folder A] to enter power save mode from the...button and select [Yes]. 5 Press the `OK button to the charging indicator. a Recording mode b Elapsed recording time c Remaining recording time d Level meter (change according to the recording level and recording function settings) 3 Press the STOP button to stop mode, open the card cover....
... mode , turn on the power (Fig. 1-4) While the recorder is turned off, slide the POWER/HOLD switch in direction A. Recording (Fig. 4) Recording to a recording folder (Fig. 4-1) Before starting recording, select a voice recording folder between [Folder A] to enter power save mode from the...button and select [Yes]. 5 Press the `OK button to the charging indicator. a Recording mode b Elapsed recording time c Remaining recording time d Level meter (change according to the recording level and recording function settings) 3 Press the STOP button to stop mode, open the card cover....
DM-4 Instructions (English, French, Spanish)
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... interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Address : 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Declaration of Conformity Model Number : DM-4/DM-2 Trade Name : DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party : OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.
... interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Address : 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Declaration of Conformity Model Number : DM-4/DM-2 Trade Name : DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party : OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.