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...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 ...folder for Audible Contents.......... 26 Selecting the folders and files 27 2 About Recording Recording 28 Recommended settings by recording condition 30 Recording from your PC 81 Running Olympus Sonority 82 Window Names (Olympus Sonority)......... 83 Table of contents Introduction INDEX 3 Safe and proper usage 6...
...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 ...folder for Audible Contents.......... 26 Selecting the folders and files 27 2 About Recording Recording 28 Recommended settings by recording condition 30 Recording from your PC 81 Running Olympus Sonority 82 Window Names (Olympus Sonority)......... 83 Table of contents Introduction INDEX 3 Safe and proper usage 6...
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... MP3 format (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3), and the Windows Media Audio (WMA) format. Check the OLYMPUS website regarding microSD cards which is capable of recording sound quality equivalent to files recorded by the device itself. s It has a backlight full-dot display (LCD panel) (☞ ...format files transferred from a computer in the memory (For DM520) (☞ P. 57). This device can select one of recording formats. You can be adjusted automatically or manually (For DM-520) (☞ P. 47). s A Noise Cancel function (☞ P. 50) and a Voice Filter function (☞ P. ...
... MP3 format (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3), and the Windows Media Audio (WMA) format. Check the OLYMPUS website regarding microSD cards which is capable of recording sound quality equivalent to files recorded by the device itself. s It has a backlight full-dot display (LCD panel) (☞ ...format files transferred from a computer in the memory (For DM520) (☞ P. 57). This device can select one of recording formats. You can be adjusted automatically or manually (For DM-520) (☞ P. 47). s A Noise Cancel function (☞ P. 50) and a Voice Filter function (☞ P. ...
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... is equipped with USB 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to a "Olympus Sonority Plus", which is compatible with a highly directional quality (☞ P. 48). s A directional microphone feature has been included that you connect the recorder to folders (☞ P. 54). If you want to listen to (For DM-520)(☞ P. 53). If favorite Podcast URLs are possible at...
... is equipped with USB 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to a "Olympus Sonority Plus", which is compatible with a highly directional quality (☞ P. 48). s A directional microphone feature has been included that you connect the recorder to folders (☞ P. 54). If you want to listen to (For DM-520)(☞ P. 53). If favorite Podcast URLs are possible at...
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...; When the earphone is useful for listening. You can be skipped when you perform the operation in normal playback mode etc. Playback While the recorder is difficult [Noise Cancel] (☞ P.50) to understand because of noisy surroundings, adjust the Noise Cancel setting level. 3 [EUPHONY] ...38). • When [Skip Space] set to other than [File Skip], the recorder will skip forward/ reverse the specified time, then will be set . [Alarm] (☞ P.52) [Play Scene] (☞ P.52) [Intro Play] (For DM-520) (☞ P.53) The alarm playback function can listen to a file within a...
...; When the earphone is useful for listening. You can be skipped when you perform the operation in normal playback mode etc. Playback While the recorder is difficult [Noise Cancel] (☞ P.50) to understand because of noisy surroundings, adjust the Noise Cancel setting level. 3 [EUPHONY] ...38). • When [Skip Space] set to other than [File Skip], the recorder will skip forward/ reverse the specified time, then will be set . [Alarm] (☞ P.52) [Play Scene] (☞ P.52) [Intro Play] (For DM-520) (☞ P.53) The alarm playback function can listen to a file within a...
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... the starting position of the lights, that shall be the position where erase ends. Notes • Partial erase is not applicable to files recorded in the recorder can rewind or fastforward as usual and fast-forward to [Partial erasing !] and start ] will flash on the display flash alternatively. If ...press the ERASE button again. • The display will switch to the end of the partial erase. Erasing Partially erase a file (For DM-520) Only a PCM file recorded in the WMA or MP3 formats. • The File Created Date will not change even if the file is partially erased. 43
... the starting position of the lights, that shall be the position where erase ends. Notes • Partial erase is not applicable to files recorded in the recorder can rewind or fastforward as usual and fast-forward to [Partial erasing !] and start ] will flash on the display flash alternatively. If ...press the ERASE button again. • The display will switch to the end of the partial erase. Erasing Partially erase a file (For DM-520) Only a PCM file recorded in the WMA or MP3 formats. • The File Created Date will not change even if the file is partially erased. 43
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...), [Folder] (Number of folder) and [File]*1 (Number of file) will appear on the display. *1 Files which cannot be recognized by this recorder are not erased when you would like to confirm information in the number of files. • Select the files for which you select to erase... frequency and bit rate. *2 When a file contains no tag information, [UNKNOWN_ARTIST], [UNKNOWN_ ALBUM] will not appear on the display. File Divide (For DM-520) Refer to "Moving/Copying Files [File Move/Copy]" (☞ P.57). When the file is selected, [Artist] and [Album] will appear on the display...
...), [Folder] (Number of folder) and [File]*1 (Number of file) will appear on the display. *1 Files which cannot be recognized by this recorder are not erased when you would like to confirm information in the number of files. • Select the files for which you select to erase... frequency and bit rate. *2 When a file contains no tag information, [UNKNOWN_ARTIST], [UNKNOWN_ ALBUM] will not appear on the display. File Divide (For DM-520) Refer to "Moving/Copying Files [File Move/Copy]" (☞ P.57). When the file is selected, [Artist] and [Album] will appear on the display...
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...method for adjusting the recording level [Rec Level] (For DM-520) You can record in the US. Distorted sound will be recording right away. Adjust the recording level so that [OVER] is performed by the Microsoft Corporation in the linear PCM format (For DM-520). Menu setting method ..., Rec Menu Mic Sense Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. [High]: Highest recording sensitivity suitable for conferences with large crowds and recording audio at a high sampling rate and high...
...method for adjusting the recording level [Rec Level] (For DM-520) You can record in the US. Distorted sound will be recording right away. Adjust the recording level so that [OVER] is performed by the Microsoft Corporation in the linear PCM format (For DM-520). Menu setting method ..., Rec Menu Mic Sense Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. [High]: Highest recording sensitivity suitable for conferences with large crowds and recording audio at a high sampling rate and high...
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... played. [3seconds]: The first 3 seconds of a file by touching the cursor to a file within a folder. Contrast Display contrast can listen to [12]. Intro Play (For DM-520) LED You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from [01] to the first few seconds of a file will be set it so the LED... indicator light does not turn on the recorder is convenient when looking for this function. You can be turned off. [Volume3]: Increase the volume of beeps. [Volume2]: Return the volume of errors. This...
... played. [3seconds]: The first 3 seconds of a file by touching the cursor to a file within a folder. Contrast Display contrast can listen to [12]. Intro Play (For DM-520) LED You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from [01] to the first few seconds of a file will be set it so the LED... indicator light does not turn on the recorder is convenient when looking for this function. You can be turned off. [Volume3]: Increase the volume of beeps. [Volume2]: Return the volume of errors. This...
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... the respective setting. 57 Files can be moved or copied between memory. Menu setting method Menu setting method Moving/Copying Files [File Move/Copy] (For DM-520) [move > memory]: Move a file in the built-in memory or microSD card to another folder in the +− button microSD card. 9 0 button 4 Press the OK...
... the respective setting. 57 Files can be moved or copied between memory. Menu setting method Menu setting method Moving/Copying Files [File Move/Copy] (For DM-520) [move > memory]: Move a file in the built-in memory or microSD card to another folder in the +− button microSD card. 9 0 button 4 Press the OK...
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This may not be split even if it is a PCM file. • Do not remove the batteries during moving or copying. Files with the recording mode of files in the folder exceeds 998. • Locked files cannot be split. • After a file has been split, the original file ...Press the + button to select [Start] and then press the OK button. • [Dividing!] will start. Menu setting method Splitting Files [File Divide] (For DM-520) PCM files recorded in the menu. • Please refer to P.44, P.45 for details on menu settings. Notes • The file split cannot be done when the...
This may not be split even if it is a PCM file. • Do not remove the batteries during moving or copying. Files with the recording mode of files in the folder exceeds 998. • Locked files cannot be split. • After a file has been split, the original file ...Press the + button to select [Start] and then press the OK button. • [Dividing!] will start. Menu setting method Splitting Files [File Divide] (For DM-520) PCM files recorded in the menu. • Please refer to P.44, P.45 for details on menu settings. Notes • The file split cannot be done when the...
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...the + or - button to set microphone sensitivity. 1 Press the + or - 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 - Menu setting method [Time] setting: 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to... STOP 4 button to the preset number selection menu. Programmed settings will appear on the display. When the 9 button is put on Hold, timer recording will appear on the display. button to select from [High], [Middle], and [Low]. 2 Press the OK button to exit [Mic Sense] ...
...the + or - button to set microphone sensitivity. 1 Press the + or - 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 - Menu setting method [Time] setting: 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to... STOP 4 button to the preset number selection menu. Programmed settings will appear on the display. When the 9 button is put on Hold, timer recording will appear on the display. button to select from [High], [Middle], and [Low]. 2 Press the OK button to exit [Mic Sense] ...
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... the name of the device in use (OLYMPUS DM-520/420) and click the [Install] 7 button. 3 When the [Audible Manager License Agreement] is not installed on a computer, install the AudibleManager according to the procedure described below. 1 Access one of Audible content to load Audible content onto the recorder. Installing AudibleManager When AudibleManager is displayed... up the downloaded 2 executable file. • The AudibleManager Setup screen will be done using the AudibleManager. Loading Audible Content Windows Use the AudibleManager to the recorder can be displayed.
... the name of the device in use (OLYMPUS DM-520/420) and click the [Install] 7 button. 3 When the [Audible Manager License Agreement] is not installed on a computer, install the AudibleManager according to the procedure described below. 1 Access one of Audible content to load Audible content onto the recorder. Installing AudibleManager When AudibleManager is displayed... up the downloaded 2 executable file. • The AudibleManager Setup screen will be done using the AudibleManager. Loading Audible Content Windows Use the AudibleManager to the recorder can be displayed.
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With the existing setting, content downloads to handle the recorder in the AudibleManager. Loading Audible Content Adding Device to AudibleManager If AudibleManager has already been installed, add a device in order to the Library folder in ... added to the Audible web site using web browser and download the content by following the purchase procedures described on the contents list in use (DM-520/420) and click the [OK] button. 3 7 4 Installation starts. • Wait until the process has been completed. Once the installation has been completed, AudibleManager restarts. 4 Verify...
With the existing setting, content downloads to handle the recorder in the AudibleManager. Loading Audible Content Adding Device to AudibleManager If AudibleManager has already been installed, add a device in order to the Library folder in ... added to the Audible web site using web browser and download the content by following the purchase procedures described on the contents list in use (DM-520/420) and click the [OK] button. 3 7 4 Installation starts. • Wait until the process has been completed. Once the installation has been completed, AudibleManager restarts. 4 Verify...
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... are different according to the country. s Carrying case: CS126 (supplied for the DM-520) provides a sturdiness to the high rigidity. s Telephone pickup: TP7 Earphone type microphone can be clearly recorded. Accessories (optional) Accessories exclusive to the Olympus IC recorder can be used to record sound at both sensitive omni-directional microphones ends. s Tie clip microphone 8 (omni...
... are different according to the country. s Carrying case: CS126 (supplied for the DM-520) provides a sturdiness to the high rigidity. s Telephone pickup: TP7 Earphone type microphone can be clearly recorded. Accessories (optional) Accessories exclusive to the Olympus IC recorder can be used to record sound at both sensitive omni-directional microphones ends. s Tie clip microphone 8 (omni...
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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 Weight... 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 Weight... 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 ...
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...45min. 6h.15min. 1 GB 1h.15min. 1h.20min. Built-in memory (2 GB)(DM-420) - - microSD card 2 GB 2h.45min. 3h. 4 GB 5h.30min. 6h. 4 MP3 format: Recording mode Built-in Built-in memory memory (2 GB)(DM-420) (4 GB)(DM-520) 1 GB microSD card 2 GB 4 GB 320 kbps 13h.45min. 28h. 6h... as multiple files when playing back. • When the recording exceeds 2 GB, the number of a single file exceeds 2 GB in the linear PCM format recording. • The file is required, since the differences in memory memory (2 GB)(DM-420) (4 GB)(DM-520) 1 GB microSD card 2 GB 4 GB ST XQ 34h...
...45min. 6h.15min. 1 GB 1h.15min. 1h.20min. Built-in memory (2 GB)(DM-420) - - microSD card 2 GB 2h.45min. 3h. 4 GB 5h.30min. 6h. 4 MP3 format: Recording mode Built-in Built-in memory memory (2 GB)(DM-420) (4 GB)(DM-520) 1 GB microSD card 2 GB 4 GB 320 kbps 13h.45min. 28h. 6h... as multiple files when playing back. • When the recording exceeds 2 GB, the number of a single file exceeds 2 GB in the linear PCM format recording. • The file is required, since the differences in memory memory (2 GB)(DM-420) (4 GB)(DM-520) 1 GB microSD card 2 GB 4 GB ST XQ 34h...
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... varies greatly according to change without notice. Specifications and design are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only. and Canada distec@olympus.com s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number: 00800 67 10 83 00 available for ...Support E-mail address in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Conformity 8 Model Number : DM-520/DM-420 Trade Name Responsible Party Address : DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER : OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. : 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Cet appareil numérique ne dépasse pas...
... varies greatly according to change without notice. Specifications and design are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only. and Canada distec@olympus.com s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number: 00800 67 10 83 00 available for ...Support E-mail address in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Conformity 8 Model Number : DM-520/DM-420 Trade Name Responsible Party Address : DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER : OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. : 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Cet appareil numérique ne dépasse pas...