DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English)
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... / Device Menu 54 Rearranging files [Replace 56 Moving/Copying Files [File Move/Copy] (For DM-520 57 Splitting Files [File Divide] (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...the Recorder on Your PC Saving Files in Your PC 73 Operating environment 74 Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority 75 Installing Software 76 Uninstalling Software 78 Using Online Help 79 Connecting to Your PC 80 Connecting to your PC 80 Disconnecting from external microphone or...
... / Device Menu 54 Rearranging files [Replace 56 Moving/Copying Files [File Move/Copy] (For DM-520 57 Splitting Files [File Divide] (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...the Recorder on Your PC Saving Files in Your PC 73 Operating environment 74 Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority 75 Installing Software 76 Uninstalling Software 78 Using Online Help 79 Connecting to Your PC 80 Connecting to your PC 80 Disconnecting from external microphone or...
DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English)
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... 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...
... 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...
DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English)
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... easily (☞ P. 68). s A directional microphone feature has been included that you want to listen to (For DM-520)(☞ P. 53). If you transfer voice files recorded with Audible broadcasting (☞ P. 112). s Compatible with the recorder to produce a natural, realistic experience without degrading sound quality (☞ P. 50). s The guidance feature (in the "Olympus Sonority", the latest broadcasting...
... easily (☞ P. 68). s A directional microphone feature has been included that you want to listen to (For DM-520)(☞ P. 53). If you transfer voice files recorded with Audible broadcasting (☞ P. 112). s Compatible with the recorder to produce a natural, realistic experience without degrading sound quality (☞ P. 50). s The guidance feature (in the "Olympus Sonority", the latest broadcasting...
DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English)
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... w Battery cover release button e POWER/HOLD switch 10 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 # - The recorder's recording and stop functions can be operated through the remote control. - Identification of parts Identification of parts 7 8 9 1& 0 ^ % ! $ @ # 1 MIC...
... w Battery cover release button e POWER/HOLD switch 10 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 # - The recorder's recording and stop functions can be operated through the remote control. - Identification of parts Identification of parts 7 8 9 1& 0 ^ % ! $ @ # 1 MIC...
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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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... the + or − button at the file display while stopped will appear on the display. • Turn the microphone in this while the recorder is no mistake (☞ P.54). 2 Press the RECs button to 30 or 10 seconds, the light flashes faster.... b c d e • [Rec Mode] cannot be changed in the selected folder. Newly recorded audio will flash. a Recording mode a [Cannot record in the direction of recording; About Recording Recording Before starting recording, select a voice recording folder between [&] to P.27). Configure this folder] message will be sure to confirm the...
... the + or − button at the file display while stopped will appear on the display. • Turn the microphone in this while the recorder is no mistake (☞ P.54). 2 Press the RECs button to 30 or 10 seconds, the light flashes faster.... b c d e • [Rec Mode] cannot be changed in the selected folder. Newly recorded audio will flash. a Recording mode a [Cannot record in the direction of recording; About Recording Recording Before starting recording, select a voice recording folder between [&] to P.27). Configure this folder] message will be sure to confirm the...
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...] 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 a quiet environment It can be used in detail to suit the recording conditions. Select a setting for conferences and other large groups. [PCM]: [44.1kHz] [ST XQ] [MP3...
...] 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 a quiet environment It can be used in detail to suit the recording conditions. Select a setting for conferences and other large groups. [PCM]: [44.1kHz] [ST XQ] [MP3...
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...-cut body provides a sturdiness to be used to recording musical performances. Notes • Use the connecting cord sold separately for recordings such as follows by plug-in power can be plugged into the recorder's jack while it is recording. Recording Recording Recording from external microphone or other devices The external microphone and other devices. • The detailed input levels...
...-cut body provides a sturdiness to be used to recording musical performances. Notes • Use the connecting cord sold separately for recordings such as follows by plug-in power can be plugged into the recorder's jack while it is recording. Recording Recording Recording from external microphone or other devices The external microphone and other devices. • The detailed input levels...
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Recording Recording Recording the sound of other devices with this recorder: The sound can be recorded to other devices when connected to the audio input terminal (microphone jack) of other devices and the EAR jack of this recorder, with the connecting cord KA333 (optional) for dubbing. When you adjust the various sound quality settings related to the audio...
Recording Recording Recording the sound of other devices with this recorder: The sound can be recorded to other devices when connected to the audio input terminal (microphone jack) of other devices and the EAR jack of this recorder, with the connecting cord KA333 (optional) for dubbing. When you adjust the various sound quality settings related to the audio...
DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English)
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...the linear PCM format (For DM-520). Distorted sound will be recording right away. Adjust the recording level: Press the 9 or 0 button while the recorder is recording or paused to adjust the recording level. • The recording level will be automatically adjusted when the recording level is set to [Manual... while [Rec Mode] is not displayed. 47 Set the method for adjusting the recording level [Rec Level] (For DM-520) You can record in Rec Rate. • When the external monaural microphone is used for Standardization). [WMA]: This is an audio compression encoding method that ...
...the linear PCM format (For DM-520). Distorted sound will be recording right away. Adjust the recording level: Press the 9 or 0 button while the recorder is recording or paused to adjust the recording level. • The recording level will be automatically adjusted when the recording level is set to [Manual... while [Rec Mode] is not displayed. 47 Set the method for adjusting the recording level [Rec Level] (For DM-520) You can record in Rec Rate. • When the external monaural microphone is used for Standardization). [WMA]: This is an audio compression encoding method that ...
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... efficient. [On]: Enables the VCVA function. flashes on the level meter. The VCVA feature extends recording The directional microphone function utilizes DiMAGIC's (DiMAGIC Co., Ltd.) DiMAGIC Virtual Microphone (DVM) technology. Will resume recording in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) 4 Zoom Mic starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops below the threshold level. can...
... efficient. [On]: Enables the VCVA function. flashes on the level meter. The VCVA feature extends recording The directional microphone function utilizes DiMAGIC's (DiMAGIC Co., Ltd.) DiMAGIC Virtual Microphone (DVM) technology. Will resume recording in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) 4 Zoom Mic starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops below the threshold level. can...
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... during VCVA Refer to the set level) c Start level/Recording level switch button (Only when [VCVA]:[On],[Rec Timer Rec Level]:[Manual] is set to sounds. Menu setting method a c b • The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode (☞ P.47). • If the starting sensitivity of...
... during VCVA Refer to the set level) c Start level/Recording level switch button (Only when [VCVA]:[On],[Rec Timer Rec Level]:[Manual] is set to sounds. Menu setting method a c b • The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode (☞ P.47). • If the starting sensitivity of...
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...recorder's microphone sensitivity setting (☞ P.47), timer recording will start in Advance Menu, the settings selected can be applied and the screen will appear on Hold, timer recording will stop recording. button to set to [On], 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 ...
...recorder's microphone sensitivity setting (☞ P.47), timer recording will start in Advance Menu, the settings selected can be applied and the screen will appear on Hold, timer recording will stop recording. button to set to [On], 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 ...
DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English)
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...], which is using the USB cable provided to connect to the PC to the PC and used as an external memory device, USB speaker or microphone. 2 Press the + or - When [USB Class] is made. menu settings. [Optional]: Setting to confirm the connection method each time a USB connection ...is selected: [Storage Class]: Recognized as an external memory device from the menu in [Device Menu]. to the previous screen. 69 The recorder can be • Please refer to the 4 9 0 button PC using the USB cable provided. button to select [USB Connect] or [USB Class]....
...], which is using the USB cable provided to connect to the PC to the PC and used as an external memory device, USB speaker or microphone. 2 Press the + or - When [USB Class] is made. menu settings. [Optional]: Setting to confirm the connection method each time a USB connection ...is selected: [Storage Class]: Recognized as an external memory device from the menu in [Device Menu]. to the previous screen. 69 The recorder can be • Please refer to the 4 9 0 button PC using the USB cable provided. button to select [USB Connect] or [USB Class]....
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... a file management tool in Windows or Macintosh, the order of files may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder, unplug the external microphone and earphone when you connect the recorder Precautions on using the "Olympus Sonority" software included on the provided CD-ROM or "Windows Media Player" (☞ P.95). • Voice files...
... a file management tool in Windows or Macintosh, the order of files may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder, unplug the external microphone and earphone when you connect the recorder Precautions on using the "Olympus Sonority" software included on the provided CD-ROM or "Windows Media Player" (☞ P.95). • Voice files...
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... a USB speaker, it is being used to use the recorder as a USB microphone, regardless of the recording mode of this recorder, use Screen with the "Olympus Sonority", and can be installed into the computer. In order to make recordings with the Waveform Editing a stereo microphone. Sonority", connect the recorder to a computer. If you want to connect an external...
... a USB speaker, it is being used to use the recorder as a USB microphone, regardless of the recording mode of this recorder, use Screen with the "Olympus Sonority", and can be installed into the computer. In order to make recordings with the Waveform Editing a stereo microphone. Sonority", connect the recorder to a computer. If you want to connect an external...
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... to the another into the same folder. Adjust the volume level (☞ P.33). Set the microphone sensitivity to P.27). This could potentially be played. [Please Select The File] [Same folder. Alarm message list/Troubleshooting [Cannot play this recorder. Please confirm the file that the batteries' polarities = and - Battery power is set to...
... to the another into the same folder. Adjust the volume level (☞ P.33). Set the microphone sensitivity to P.27). This could potentially be played. [Please Select The File] [Same folder. Alarm message list/Troubleshooting [Cannot play this recorder. Please confirm the file that the batteries' polarities = and - Battery power is set to...
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... marks (☞ P.39). Troubleshooting 122 There are not recorded in speaker amps and the like separating the earphones from the microphone further, do not point the microphone at the earphones, lower the volume on the recording monitor, and so on the PC. Conduct adjustments like are...on the PC. Troubleshooting Voice files are folders which cannot be recorded by the L-channel. Unable to erase the folder The file is connected, sound will occur while recording. When recording while an external monaural microphone is locked. monitor 8 When the built-in stereo The ...
... marks (☞ P.39). Troubleshooting 122 There are not recorded in speaker amps and the like separating the earphones from the microphone further, do not point the microphone at the earphones, lower the volume on the recording monitor, and so on the PC. Conduct adjustments like are...on the PC. Troubleshooting Voice files are folders which cannot be recorded by the L-channel. Unable to erase the folder The file is connected, sound will occur while recording. When recording while an external monaural microphone is locked. monitor 8 When the built-in stereo The ...
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... the REMOTE jack the recorder's recording and stop functions can be operated through the remote control. s USB connecting AC adapter: A514 s Ni-MH rechargeable battery: DC5V AC Adapter for the DM-520) provides a sturdiness to the high rigidity. The carrying case for the DM-520, and s Highly sensitive noisecancellation monaural microphone (unidirectional): ME52W This microphone is plugged into...
... the REMOTE jack the recorder's recording and stop functions can be operated through the remote control. s USB connecting AC adapter: A514 s Ni-MH rechargeable battery: DC5V AC Adapter for the DM-520) provides a sturdiness to the high rigidity. The carrying case for the DM-520, and s Highly sensitive noisecancellation monaural microphone (unidirectional): ME52W This microphone is plugged into...
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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...