Olympus 142075 DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English)
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DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. Keep the instructions handy for future reference. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 2
is found, please contact our Customer Support Center. • Any liability for passive 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 - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 3
P.4 Safe and Proper Usage Getting Started P.6 P.8 1 About Recording P.28 2 About Playback P.33 3 Menu Setting P.44 4 Using the Recorder on Your PC P.73 5 Managing Files on Your PC P.85 6 Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder P.94 7 Other Information P.120 8 - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 4
[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]....... 66 Guidance [Voice Guide 68 Changing the USB Class - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 5
Mode 115 Playback Position and Section 116 Operating Recorder in Audible Mode..........117 Using as external memory of the PC........119 8 Other Information Alarm message list 120 Troubleshooting 121 Accessories (optional 123 Specifications 124 Technical assistance and support............127 - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 6
your new recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly. Keep this manual in an by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other reasons is excluded from the Olympus's liability. Batteries f Danger: - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 7
service. • Do not expose the batteries to water. Do not allow water to contact the terminals. • Do not remove or damage the batteries insulating sheet. • Do not use the batteries if you find something wrong with them such as leakage, color change or deformity. • Unplug the charger if the charging - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 8
analog audio signals without a PC (☞ P.32). s Supports high capacity recording media. Besides the 4GB (DM-520) or 2GB (DM-420) built-in memory, you can also record onto a commercially-available microSD card (☞ P. 22). Check the OLYMPUS website regarding microSD cards which are confirmed - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 9
time. s A directional microphone feature has been included that allows switching between broad stereo recording and recording with a highly directional quality (☞ P. 48). s A convenient intro play feature has been included for when searching for a file that you want to listen to (For DM-520)(☞ P. 53 - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 10
Identification of parts Identification of parts 7 8 9 1& 0 ^ % ! $ @ # 1 MIC (Microphone) jack 2 Record indicator light 3 REC s (Record) button 4 STOP 4 button 5 PLAY ` button 6 Strap hole 7 Built-in stereo microphone 8 Display (LCD panel) 9 + button 0 F2/SCENE button ! 9 button @ LIST - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 11
indicator [1]F. Play indicator [2]S. Play indicator 4 Folder indicator/ Recording mode indicator/ [ ] Timer indicator [ ] Alarm indicator 5 Remaining memory bar indicator/ Playback position bar indicator 6 Icon display [?] Microphone sensitivity indicator [!] VCVA indicator [0] L ow Cut Filter - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 12
Screen List display 1 1 2 3 4 5 When there are files and folders in the folder 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current folder name 3 Recorder status indicator/ Battery indicator 4 Folder name/ File name 5 Function guide indicator 12 List display 2 12 3 4 5 When there are only files in the - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 13
9 Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder 0 Playback position bar indicator ! File length @ Icon display [ ] File format [ ] EUPHONY indicator [ ][ ] Playback mode indicator Identification of parts 1 Identification of parts 13 - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 14
on. Power supply • If the "hour" indicator flashes in the display, see "Setting time and date [Time & Date]" (☞ P.20). • When charging the recorder, be sure to use the supplied specified Ni-MH Battery indicator rechargeable (BR401) batteries. • The supplied rechargeable batteries are not fully - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 15
4 button. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may be reset due to the reduction of the voltage output of the batteries depending on the volume level even if [8] is displayed in the battery indicator. In this case, lower the volume of the recorder. • [Batt.Charge mode] appears in the - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 16
supply Connect to the USB connecting AC Notes adapter (optional) to charge • Charging will stop temporarily during recording, playback or data transmission. It can be charged by connecting to the USB • The recorder cannot be charged when the connecting AC adapter (A514) (optional). PC is not - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 17
will not be using them for a long time, and store them separately. Notes • This recorder is designed to fully charge batteries regardless of their energy level. However, for best results when charging newly purchased rechargeable batteries or batteries that have not been used for a long time (more - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 18
to a minimum. Even if the power is turned off, existing data, mode settings, and clock settings will be maintained. 1 Turning on the power While the recorder's power is off, slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow. Turning off the power Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 19
has ended due to the remaining memory being used up, it will stop). Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the • This recorder can be effectively operated HOLD position. via the connected exclusive remote control set RS30W (optional), even when it is in HOLD mode. HOLD • After [Hold] - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 20
is automatically stored for each file. Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management. When you use this recorder for the 1 first time after purchasing, or when you switch it on after removing the batteries for more than 15 minutes when exchanging batteries, etc, - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 21
is not required, select [Off], and the screen goes into [Voice Guide] (☞ P.68) setup. If you don't want the guidance feature, select [Off]. 1 2 Press the F2 or STOP4 button to close the menu screen. Changing the time and date While the recorder is during stop mode, press and hold the STOP - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 22
The "microSD" indicated in the instruction manual refers to both microSD and microSDHC. This recorder can be used with commercially available possible to switch the recording media over to the built-in memory (☞ P.54). • If the microSD card is not inserted all • In some cases microSD card which - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 23
the write protection function. Check the Olympus website regarding microSD cards which are confirmed operation with this recorder. • This recorder may not recognize correctly on some microSD cards which are not compatible with this recorder. • In the case when the microSD card cannot be recognized - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 24
Function Guide display section, press the F1 key to return to the home screen. This is useful when switching the [Recorder], recorded by this recorder. DM52 0001 .WMA 1 User ID: The user ID name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder. The user ID can be changed in the 1 2 3 Olympus - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 25
Notes on the folders Notes on the folders About the folder for music playback When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player, a folder is automatically created within the [Music] folder which has a layered structure as shown in the diagram below. Music files that are in - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 26
files distributed (☞ P.107) by Podcast, is prepared in advance inside the [Home] folder. Programs (files) transmitted from the "Olympus Sonority" can be played. With the recorder stopped, pressing the [Podcast] button for one second or longer will open the [Podcast] folder under the [Home] folder - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 27
layered structure of the folders, see the section entitled "Notes on the folders" (☞ P.24 to P.26). Operation of the folders for voice recordings: Home folder list display Folder list display File list display File display 1 Operation of the folders for music playbacks/Content playbacks: Home - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 28
will select the folders for voice recordings. Newly recorded audio will be saved as the microphone in the direction of the source to be recorded. a Recording mode a [Cannot record in this folder] message will flash. Select a folder from A through E and start recording again. • To ensure recording - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 29
mode, press the RECs button. REC button Listening while audio is recorded If you start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder, you can hear the sound being recorded. The recording monitor volume can be adjusted by pressing the + or − button. Connect the earphone - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 30
Low Cut Filter] (+ P.47) (+ P.48) [Zoom Mic] (+ P.48) Recording for conferences and other large groups. [PCM]: [44.1kHz] [ST XQ] [MP3]: [ [PCM]: [48kHz] [PCM]: [44.1kHz] Set the microphone sensitivity according to the volume being recorded. [Off] Dictation in a quiet environment It can be - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 31
jack while it is recording. Recording with external microphone: Connect an external microphone to the MIC jack of the recorder. To MIC jack Applicable external microphones 2 channel microphone (omni-directional): ME30W These are highly sensitive omnidirectional microphones supported by plug-in power - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 32
device, and the MIC jack of the recorder with the connecting cord KA333 (optional) for dubbing. Recording the sound of this recorder with other devices: The sound of this recorder can be recorded to other devices when connected to the audio input terminal (microphone jack) of other devices and the - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 33
can playback WAV, MP3 and WMA format files. To playback a file recorded with other machines, you need to transfer (copy) it from a computer. STOP button PLAY button +− button 9 0 button OK button LIST button 1 Select the folder which - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 34
an index mark or temp mark in the middle of the file, the recorder will stop at that location (☞ P. 38). • The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of the file. Continue pressing the 0 button to proceed with the review from the end of the previous file. Locating the beginning of the file - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 35
be set to four stages according to preference. [Voice Filter] (☞ P.50) The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low and high frequency be set. [Alarm] (☞ P.52) [Play Scene] (☞ P.52) [Intro Play] (For DM-520) (☞ P.53) The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 36
Playback About music file In cases where the recorder is unable to playback music files where playback is possible. Combinations of sampling rates and bit rates for music files which the recorder can playback are given below. File Sampling format frequency Bit rate 3 WAV format 44.1 kHz - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 37
[Playback Position] is marked in the middle of the file, the playback stops once at that position. • The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of the file. Continue pressing the 0 button to proceed with the review from the end of the previous file. • If the 0 button is kept pressed while the - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 38
playback. be placed on MP3 files or files created on To skip a file machines other than Olympus IC recorders, but temp marks can be placed instead to Press the 9 button while the recorder is temporarily remember desired positions. stopped. ➥ It skips to the [Playback Position] of the next - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 39
Playback Clearing an index mark or a temp mark: 1 Locate the index or temp mark you want to clear. 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the index or temp mark to erase. Notes • Temp marks are temporary markings, so if you transmit a file to the PC, or move it with a PC, they will be - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 40
, and repeat playback will start. 5 Press the F1 button again at the position where you want to end segment repeat playback. • The recorder repeatedly plays back the segment until the segment repeat playback is cancelled. 1 Select a file that has a segment you would like to playback repeatedly - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 41
Cancel the segment repeat playback function Pressing any of the following buttons will release the segment repeat playback. a b c d e a Press the STOP 4 button Pressing the STOP 4 button will release segment repeat playback and stop playback. b Press the F1 button Pressing the F1 button will release - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 42
, press the + or − button to select the file you want to erase. • In the File display, press the 9 or 0 button to select a file. 3 While the recorder is during stop mode, press the ERASE button. 4 Press the + or − button to select [Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]. 5 Press the OK button. 6 Press - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 43
Erasing Partially erase a file (For DM-520) Only a PCM file recorded in the recorder can be partially erased. 1 Play the file you want where erase ends. Notes • Partial erase is not applicable to files recorded in the WMA or MP3 formats. • The File Created Date will not change even if the - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 44
button F2 button +− button 9 0 button 4 OK/MENU button 4 Press the + or − button to move to the item you want to set. 1 While the recorder is recording, playing or stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. • The menu will appear on the display. • Menu items can be set during - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 45
Property Noise Cancel EUPHONY F2 button will allow you to return to the playback screen without interrupting recording or playback. Voice Filter Play Mode To menu item options Notes • The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for Play Speed Skip Space 3 minutes during a menu setup operation - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 46
For DM-520) Refer to "Moving/Copying Files [File Move/Copy]" (☞ P.57). File Divide (For DM-520) UNKNOWN_ ALBUM] will appear on the display. When voice file is selected, [Artist] and [Album] display. *1 Files which cannot be recognized by this recorder are not included in the number of files. • - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 47
the L channel microphone. Set the method for adjusting the recording level [Rec Level] (For DM-520) You can set the device to automatically or manually adjust the recording level. 4 [Manual]: Recording is performed by manually adjusting the recording level. [Auto]: Recording is performed by - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 48
and the larger the indicator position on the level meter. When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) 4 Zoom Mic starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops below the threshold level - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 49
switch button (Only when [VCVA]:[On],[Rec Timer Rec Level]:[Manual] is set, it is displayed.) • Press the F1 button to change the recording level during VCVA Refer to "Timer Recording [Timer Rec]" (☞ P.60). 4 recording. The recording level can be adjusted. Rec Scene Refer to "Setting the - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 50
Enables the Noise Cancel function. Noise will be reduced in the file when it's played back for better sound quality. Voice Filter [Off]: Disables this function. The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low and high frequency tones during normal, • When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 51
Off]: Disables this function. • In [File] mode, when the recorder comes to the end of the last file in the folder, [End] flashes for two or reviewing spots that you couldn't catch in a language lesson at a slow speed. The tone will be automatically adjusted digitally without changing the voice so - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 52
the file to be played back. In such a case, reduce the speed of the fast playback. • The slow playback or fast playback is available even if either [Voice Filter] (☞ P.50) is set. • The slow playback or a cue closer than the skip space, the recorder will forward skip/reverse skip to that position. - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 53
display language for this 4 recorder. [English] [Français] [Español]: when lit. Contrast Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels. You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from [01] to [12]. Guidance Refer to "Guidance [Voice Guide]" (☞ P.68). Intro Play (For DM-520) LED You can set - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 54
recording into names preset in the template. You can also change folder names registered in the template with "Olympus Recording rate] [ST XQ] [Rec Level] [Auto] [Zoom Mic] [Off] [Low Cut Filter] [Off] [VCVA] [On/Off] [Off] [Standby] [Off] - Play Menu: [Noise Cancel] [EUPHONY] [Voice - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 55
] [Lighting Time] [Brightness] [Contrast] [LED] [Beep] [Language(Lang)] [Voice Guide] [ON/OFF] [Speed] [Volume] [Intro Play] / Device Menu: [Memory [Storage Class] Menu setting method System Info. You can check the recorder's information on the menu screen. [Model] (Model Name), [Version] - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 56
select the folder (file) for which you want to change the playback order. The song order can be changed by using the provided "Olympus Sonority" software. STOP button 5 Press the + or − button to select the location to move it to. F2 button 4 +− button 9 0 button OK button 1 Select the folder - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 57
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 within the Files saved in the built-in memory or - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 58
8 Press the 9 , 0 or + , − button to select the folder you want to move or copy the file to. 58 Notes • The recorder cannot copy when the memory capacity is not sufficient. • The recorder cannot move or copy when the number of file exceeds 999. • Do not remove the batteries during moving or copying - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 59
Menu setting method Splitting Files [File Divide] (For DM-520) PCM files recorded in this recorder can be split. Files with large capacities and long recording times can be split so that they are easier to manage and edit. 3 Press the + button to select [Start] and then press the OK button. • [ - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 60
Press the + or - button to select from [One Time], [Everyday], and [Every Week]. [One Time]: Records only once at the specified time. [Everyday]: Records every day at the specified time. [Every Week]: Make a recording at a set time on a specified day of the week. Select [Every Week] and press the OK - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 61
Memory) (For DM-520) 2 Press the OK or 9 button to move to the [Folder] setting. 3 Press the + or - button to select the destination to save to (Folder). 4 Press the OK button to exit [Folder] setting selection. [Mic Sense] setting: Regardless of the recorder's microphone sensitivity setting (☞ P.47 - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 62
− button to select the item to set. Setting the Recording Scene [Rec Scene] 4 The recording setting can be selected from the [Dictation], [Conference], [Lecture] templates to suit the recording scene or situation. You can also save a recording setting of your choice. STOP button F2 button +− button - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 63
When [Scene Save] is selected: Besides the [Rec Scene] templates found in the recorder, you can also save the menu settings of a recording you have set to your choice. 1 Press the + or - button to select the [User Setting] you want to save. 2 Press the OK button to complete the settings. Menu - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 64
Menu setting method Menu setting method Alarm Playback Function [Alarm] The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre-set time. You can program up to three desired settings (Preset 1-3) ([On/Off], [Day], [Start Time], [Volume], [Alarm Sound] and [Playback File]). STOP - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 65
move to the [Memory Select] setting. • Select the memory with an alarm playback file using the + or - button and press the OK or 9 button. The recorder will move to the folder settings with the file with alarm playback. • Select the folder using the + or - buttons and press the OK or 9 button - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 66
time every day [Play Scene] unless alarm playback is canceled. Voice files recorded in the recorder and • The alarm will sound for five minutes music files copy the alarm sound data to the recorder by using supplied "Olympus Sonority" (☞ P.90). 2 Press the + or − button to - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 67
have set to your choice. 1 Setting the menu of a playback in the recorder to your choice. 2 Press the + or - button to select the [User Setting] you want to save. 3 Press the OK button to complete the settings. • When the recorder is stopped, pressing and holding the F2 button will return the screen - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 68
Voice Guide] This feature gives audio announcements of recorder operating conditions. Adjust the speed and the volume of guidance announcements. STOP button F2 button +− button 9 0 button OK button 4 1 Select [Voice Guide guidance data to the recorder by using supplied "Olympus Sonority" (☞ P.90). - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 69
AC Adapter (A514) (optional) using the USB cable provided. The recorder can be • Please refer to P.44, P.45 for details on operated on during charging connected to the PC and used as an external memory device, USB speaker or microphone. 2 Press the + or - button to select [USB Connect] or [USB - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 70
is connected to the PC. Notes • When the USB Connecting AC Adapter is connected in the [PC] status, the recorder 4 will display [Please wait] and cannot be operated on. Only charging is possible. • The PC cannot recognize when the recorder is connected to the PC when setting for the [USB - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 71
turn on. 4 [Device Menu]. • Please refer to P.44,P.45 for details on menu settings. Menu setting method 2 Press the + or − button to select the recording media to format. 6 Press the + button again to select [Start]. 3 Press the OK button. • [Start],[Cancel] will appear on the display. 71 - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 72
the batteries will not run out while processing. 1 Unplugging the AC Adapter while processing. 2 Removing the batteries while processing. 3 Remove the microSD card ard during processing when [microSD Card] is being used as the recording media. Performing any of these operations may damage the data - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 73
tools such as Explorer • Playback voice files on your PC (☞ P.87). Voice files recorded using the recorder can be played using the "Olympus Sonority" software included on the provided CD-ROM or "Windows Media Player" (☞ P.95). • Voice files recorded on the recorder can be played and managed on - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 74
the Internet can be utilized. Windows • The support service will not cover if your PC has been updated from Windows 95/98/Me/2000 to Windows XP/Vista. • Any in "Olympus Sonority" require QuickTime 7.2 and above. The latest version of QuickTime can be obtained from the MacOS Software Update. - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 75
files are stored in the Message folder on the hard disk. Voice file can be sent as an Email attachment. Changing User ID The user ID will be automatically given to files that are recorded with the recorder. Changing a Folder Name 5 You can change a folder name. A folder name can be up to 12 - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 76
Software Before you connect the recorder to your PC and use it, you must first install the "Olympus Sonority" software from the included Software CD . 5 When [Olympus Sonority Setup] is clicked, the Installer Opening screen will start up. Follow the Installer Wizard instructions. • Please enter - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 77
Sonority" launch screen is displayed, click the desired language to select it. 5 When [Olympus Sonority Setup] is clicked, the Installer Opening screen will start up. Follow the Installer Wizard instructions. 6 Confirm your acceptance of the terms of the Licensing Agreement. • You must accept - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 78
the Wizard instructions. list is displayed, select [Olympus 4 When voice files you made are stored in the [MESSAGE] folder. If you don't need them, delete them. You can confirm the location of the [MESSAGE] folder by clicking [Options] in the [Tools] menu before uninstalling. Uninstalling Software - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 79
Using Online Help Windows Macintosh To open Online Help, you have the following options. • While "Olympus Sonority" is running, select [Contents] from the [Olympus Sonority Help] menu. Search by Contents Search by Key word 1 Once the Online Help screen appears, click the Contents tab. 1 Open - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 80
is using the USB connection setting, it will not be connected to the PC when [AC Adapter] is selected. Select [PC] in the USB connection setting (☞ P.69). Windows: When you connect the recorder to a Windows and open [My Computer], it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name. If - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 81
light is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed. • When the recorder is connected to a PC, the power will be supplied from the USB cable. • Refer to the user's manual for your PC regarding the USB port on your PC. • Be sure that you connect the USB cable either directly to - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 82
Running Olympus Sonority By connecting the recorder to your PC, you can Olympus Sonority] disappears. For automatic start, select and click "Olympus Sonority" to reinstate again. 5 Manual start 1 Start Windows. Manual start 1 From Finder, double-click [Application] { [Olympus Sonority] { [Olympus - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 83
selected files in the File Display Area. 4 Main Tree View Files downloaded from the recorder, files recorded in the "Olympus Sonority", etc., and folders containing voice/music files managed by the PC's "Olympus Sonority" will be displayed. 5 Device Tree View Folders in the connected device will be - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 84
Window Names (Olympus Sonority) Olympus Sonority Information Display Area "Olympus Sonority" Information Display Area Update of the "Olympus Sonority" and confirmation and update of the firmware of the connected recorder can be carried out. Upgrade to the "Olympus Sonority Plus" and registration of - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 85
Managing Files on Your PC Download Voice Files from the Recorder Windows Macintosh There are 3 download options to transfer voice files from the recorder to the PC: • Download Selected Files • Download Folders • Download All The following is an explanation of [Download Selected Files]. For - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 86
time to download the files. • The downloaded files will be stored in the download tray folder that corresponds to the folder in the recorder. (Example: A voice file downloaded from [Folder A] will be stored in download [Folder A] on the Main Treeview.) • When the same file name already exists, the - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 87
File Windows Macintosh 1 Select the folder. • Select the folder that contains the voice file you would like to play. 2 Select the voice file. • Select the file to playback from the File List Display Area. 3 Play the voice file. • Click the [ ] (play) button of the Play Control Bar. Other playback - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 88
One-touch effect Function Windows Macintosh You can use the Waveform Editing Tab in the "Olympus Sonority" to easily process voice data. Using the One-touch Effect Function, you can easily apply special effects to the voice file. Here we show you how to carry out noise reduction in a specified area - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 89
Upload Voice Files to the Recorder Windows Macintosh "Olympus Sonority" has a feature to enable you to upload files from your PC to the recorder. 1 Select the folder. • Select the folder that contains the voice file to upload from the Main Tree View. 2 Select the voice file. • Select the file you - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 90
by mistake, you can copy the voice guide data from "Olympus Sonority" to the recorder. 1 Make sure that the recorder's voice guide is set to [On]. 5 Copying of the voice guide data will be completed. • If the recorder's voice guide is set to [Off] the voice guide data cannot be copied. • Once - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 91
Sonority" using buttons on the recorder. When the recorder is used as a USB microphone, it can used to make recordings with the "Olympus Sonority", and can also be used to input data on a computer using voice recognition software or other applications. Select [Recorder Microfone] from Audio set up - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 92
the purchase of the Upgrade or click the [ ] button in the Tool Key. 6 Bar. • The web browser will start and the purchase site of the "Olympus Sonority Plus" will be displayed. Please operate according to guidance on the screen. When the purchase procedure is completed, the Upgrade Key will be - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 93
. Creating Music CD Function to create music CD from voice files registered in the CD writable folder. Recorder Menu Setting Function for settings in this recorder (detailed settings such as recording mode, alarm setting, timer recording, etc.). Functions Available with the Music Editing Plug-in - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 94
and language content from the computer to the recorder. ➥ Please see "Transferring music file to the recorder" (☞ P.98) for details. Import files using iTunes • to the recorder. ➥ Please see "Transferring music file to the recorder" (☞ P.105) for details. Import files using Olympus Sonority • - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 95
played back with this recorder. It supports WAV, MP3, and recorder (☞ P.98). Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM) By the Copyright Act, any voice sale. A WMA file may be provided with DRM (Digital service to a portable device such as this recorder may be restricted. Note • This recorder - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 96
Window names Windows Media Player 11 11 Using Windows Media Player Windows Media Player 10 1 12 2 22 4 46 6 8 80 0 3 35 57 79 9 1 Features taskbar 2 Seek slider 7 3 Shuffle button 4 Repeat button 5 Stop button 6 Previous button 7 Play button 8 Next button 9 Mute button 0 Volume slider - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 97
Using Windows Media Player Copying music from CD 1 Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive, and start Windows Media Player. 2 From the Features taskbar, click [Rip] menu. • After clicking [Rip] menu, click [View Album Info] for Windows Media Player 10 as necessary. • If Internet connectivity is available, - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 98
see "Copying music from CD" (☞ P.97). Windows Media Player 11 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start Windows Media Player. 2 From the Features taskbar, click click it again to check. *2 After the synchronous transfer to the recorder, a file named "WMPInfo.xml" is created. If you delete this - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 99
. 2 From the Features taskbar, click [Sync]. 3 From the pull down menu on the left side window, select the play list to be transferred to the recorder, and put the check marks on the music file that you want to transfer. • The order of music pieces can be changed by Drag & Drop - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 100
files with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portable device such as this recorder may be restricted. • To transfer the files by using Windows Media Player 9, check the Olympus website. • If the music files are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 101
to your PC and copy them to CD. For how to copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC, see "Download Voice Files from the Recorder" (☞ P.85). Windows Media Player 11 1 Insert the blank CD-R/RW into the CD-R/RW drive, and start Windows Media Player. 2 From the Features taskbar, click - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 102
of tracks by Drag & Drop files. 3 Put a check mark on the voice files that you want to copy. 4 Select format of CD before clicking [ recorded. 5 Click [Start Burn]. 2 34 Notes • Copying the music files with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portable device such as this recorder - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 103
files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over the Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder. By using iTunes, music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped) (☞ P.104) and music files that you have bought from any music distribution - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 104
Click [Advanced] tag. 4 Click [Importing] to set the file format and bit rate for copying music files to your PC, and click [OK]. • This recorder is compatible with music files in the MP3 and WAV formats (☞ P.36). [Import Using]: Set the file format for copying music file from a CD. Please - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 105
be changed by Drag & Drop of the music file in the play list displayed. 2 3 Double-click the corresponding drive with the recorder, and open [Music] folder. • When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS, it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on the desktop. • Copy to [Music - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 106
to the CD You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD. For how to copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC, see "Download Voice Files from the Recorder" (☞ P.85). 1 Insert the CD-R/RW into the CDR/RW drive, and start iTunes. 2 Select the desired - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 107
the content address. This function is not supported in Macintosh. Use iTunes, etc. to retrieve Podcast contents. Register a Podcast program 1 Start Olympus Sonority. 2 Open a web browser and go file format which can be played back with the recorder, refer to P.36. Importing Podcast Content 107 - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 108
Importing Podcast Content Update a program Windows By default, programs registered in "Olympus Sonority" will be automatically updated. To change update intervals, go to [Tools] menu then [Options], and change them in the Options dialog's Podcast tab. See - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 109
Podcast tab. See the Online Help for details (☞ P.79) . If you want to download manually, the content can be downloaded with the procedure described below. Program registration, update and download • Downloaded content can be played and transferred to the recorder. Importing Podcast Content 7 109 - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 110
Help (☞ P.79) for details. If you want to transfer content manually, follow the procedure below. Podcast contents registered in iTunes, etc. can be transmitted to this recorder by dragging and dropping it in the recorder's [Podcast] folder. 1 Select the [Podcast] folder. 2 Select the content you - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 111
be automatically downloaded on the "Olympus Sonority". New contents can also be redirected to the recorder by just connecting to the PC. Program guide functions are not available for Macintosh. To register programs 1 Click [Channel Guide] in the online service of the Main Tree View. • Information - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 112
load Audible content onto the recorder. Playback, management, and transfer of Audible content to the recorder can be done using the Setup screen will be displayed. Select the name of the device in use (OLYMPUS DM-520/420) and click the [Install] 7 button. 3 When the [Audible Manager License - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 113
the internet connection and click the [Yes] button. 2 3 When the dialog box is displayed, check the name of the device 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 - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 114
[Library] displays on the right side. 3 Select the content to be 3 transferred to the recorder and click the [Add to Device] button. 4 When the [Activate Your Device] entry screen is displayed, enter the user name and password for Audible and click the [OK] button. 4 5 The transfer begins - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 115
mode optimally suited for the operation of Audible content. Audible Mode When you select the [Audible] folder in the [Music] folder, the recorder automatically switches to the Audible mode.The Audible mode is an exclusive mode for enjoying Audible content ( modes 3, and 4 formats*) transferred from - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 116
story or segments of news) are set arbitrarily for each file by the distributor of the content. Notes • When a content file is transferred to the recorder, a [.pos] file will be automatically created for each content file in the Audible folder. • You can not set the Index marks or the Temp marks - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 117
while in the Normal mode. Forwarding Press and hold the 9 button while the recorder is stopped. ➥ When the button is released fast forwarding stops. The Playback the file. After fast forward reaches the end of the last file, the recorder stops at the beginning of the last file. • When the 9 button - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 118
closer, and starts to playback the file. After reaching the end of the file the recorder stops at the beginning of the file. The Playback Position is updated to the beginning the [Play Speed] (☞ P.51), [Noise Cancel] (☞ P.50), and [Voice Filter] (☞ P.50). 118 Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 119
], it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name. 4 Copy the data. 5 Disconnect the recorder from the PC (☞ P.81). 7 Macintosh 1 Connecting the recorder to your PC (☞ P.80). • When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS, it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on the - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 120
Error in the memory. microSD card is not recognized correctly. This is a malfunction, so go to the store where you purchased the recorder or an Olympus service station for repair (☞ P.127). Remove the microSD card then put it again (☞ P.22 to P.23). [Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file. The - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 121
cannot be split. Troubleshooting Incompatible format. Please confirm the file that can be played on this recorder. File is not The recording level has not been adjusted. Adjust the recording level and then try recording once more (☞ P.47). Set the microphone sensitivity to The microphone - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 122
Troubleshooting Voice files are not recorded in stereo The connected external microphone is monaural. [Rec Mode] is set to a monaural recording mode. When recording while an external monaural microphone is connected, sound will only be recorded to the PC and AC Adapter. Troubleshooting 122 - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 123
to the Olympus IC recorder can be purchased directly from Online Shop on our company's website. Sales of accessories are different according to the country. s USB connecting AC adapter: A514 s Ni-MH rechargeable battery: DC5V AC Adapter for USB connection BR401 s 2 channel microphone (omni - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 124
: Batteries: AAA battery (LR03) or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery External power supply: U SB connecting AC adapter(A514) 5 V 4 External dimensions: 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 - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 125
Specifications Guide to recording times 4 Linear PCM format: Recording mode 48 kHz 44.1 kHz Built-in memory (2 GB)(DM-420) - - Built-in memory (4 GB)(DM-520) 5h.45min. 6h.15min. 1 GB 1h.15min. 1h.20min. microSD card 2 GB 2h.45min. 3h. 4 GB 5h.30min. 6h. 4 MP3 format: Recording mode Built- - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 126
restricted to the above value. Guide to battery life 4 Alkaline batteries: Built-in stereo Recording mode microphone (During recording 8 mode) PCM 48kHz 32h. MP3 128kbps 37h. ST XQ 38h. LP 51h. Specifications 4 Ni-MH Rechargeable batteries: 126 Recording mode PCM 48kHz MP3 128kbps - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 127
Kingdom Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899 s User Support E-mail address in Europe [email protected] Declaration of Conformity 8 Model Number : DM-520/DM-420 Trade Name Responsible Party Address : DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER : OLYMPUS IMAGING - Olympus 142075 | DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 128
Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan. Tel. +81 (0)3-3340-2111 http://www.olympus.com 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. Tel. 1-888-553-4448 http://www.olympusamerica.com EN-BD2507-01 AP0906
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