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    DM-4 DM-2 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 you test
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    may be changed in the future without advanced notice. Contact our Customer Support Center for the latest information relating to product names and model numbers. • The screen and recorder illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual
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    INDEX Table of contents Safety precautions Getting started Basic operations Menu setting Using the Olympus Sonority About Windows Media Player About iTunes Other features Other information P.4 P.7 P.12 1 P.39 2 P.65 3 P.109 4 P.138 5 P.150 6 P.154 7 P.167 8 EN 
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    Recorder] mode display 17 [Music] [Podcast] mode display 18 [Audiobooks] mode display 19 [Audio folders for voice recordings......... 32 Recording 39 Recording to a recording folder 39 Specifying a keyword before recording........ 40 Recommended settings by recording condition 43 Recording
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    .....125 Using the one-touch effect function.......125 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
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    position and section 163 Operating recorder in Audible mode.......... 164 Using as external memory of the PC........166 8 Other information Alarm message list 167 Troubleshooting 168 Accessories (optional 170 Specifications 171 Technical assistance and support............174 Table of contents
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    as bathrooms or in the rain. When using products with weatherproof designs, read their manuals as well. • In places prone to strong vibrations. • Never drop the recorder or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations. • The recorder may malfunction if it is used in a location where it is subject to
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    the product, repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other reasons is excluded from the Olympus's liability. Handling the recorder f Warning: • Do not use the recorder near flammable or explosive gases. • Keep young children and infants
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    The recorder uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the specified AC adapter or charger. Do not use causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify
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    If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor: 1 remove the battery immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and; 2call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service. f Caution: • Please recycle batteries to help
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    not touch any of the exposed parts; 2immediately disconnect the power supply plug from the power outlet, and; 3call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing. Continued use of the AC adapter under these circumstances could result in electric shock, fire or injury. f Caution: • Do not
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    when connected to an external device, the recorder can encode EN incoming analog audio signals without a PC (☞ P.45). 12 s Supports high capacity recording media. Besides the 8GB (DM-4) or 4GB (DM-2) built-in memory, you can also record onto a commerciallyavailable microSD card (☞ P.30). s You
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    132) (For DM-4). DAISY files can be transferred from the "Olympus Sonority" software and played s A directional microphone feature has been included that allows switching between broad stereo from this recorder. s It is compatible with Audio Book (☞ P.157). recording and recording with a highly
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    Sonority", the latest broadcasting content will be received automatically. Open the [Podcast] folder on the recorder to quickly listen to the 1 program (file) transferred from the "Olympus Sonority". s Compatible with Audible broadcasting (☞ P.159). Main features Main features EN 14
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    REC # $ 9 0 % 6 ) & * ( 1 MIC (Microphone) jack 2 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) ! Fn button (F1/F2/F3) @ STOP
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    (For DM-4) and Audio Books (☞ P.157) transferred to this recorder using the supplied "Olympus Sonority" software. Also manages text files (☞ P.158) (For DM-4) directly transferred to this recorder. You can import images by connecting a digital camera to this recorder (☞ P.103) (For DM-4). Registers
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    2 Folder name 3 Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the list 4 Recorder status indicator 5 Level meter 6 Index indicator 7 Function guide indicator 8 Current time 9 Recording mode indicator 0 Elapsed recording time ! Remaining recording time 1 File name 2 Folder name/Keyword/Date
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    playback time 1 File name 2 Program name 3 Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder 4 Playback position bar indicator 5 Recorder status indicator 6 Information display area 7 Function guide indicator 8 Current time 9 File format 0 File length ! Elapsed playback time EN 18
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    DAISY playback display (For DM-4) 7 1 2 8 3 9 4 0 5 6 Audio book playback display 8 1 2 1 3 9 4 0 5 ! 6 7 1 Table of contents indicator 2 Contents name 3 Playback position bar indicator 4 Recorder status indicator 5 Text display area 6 Function guide indicator 7 Current time
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    display Text playback display (For DM-4) 1 1 2 3 4 7 8 5 6 1 File name 2 Folder name 3Playback position bar indicator 4 Recorder status indicator 5 Text display area 6 Function guide indicator 7 Current time 8 File format Identification of parts [Audio Diary] mode display Calendar display
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    Power supply Inserting the battery This recorder uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus (LI-50B). Do not use any other type of battery. 1 While pushing down on the grooves using both thumbs, slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. • Be careful of the direction of
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    indicator. In this case, lower the volume of the recorder. • When replacing rechargeable battery, be 1 sure to use lithium ion battery (LI-50B) specified by Olympus. The use of other manufacturers' products can damage the recorder and should be avoided. Charge the battery Lithium ion
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    power is on or when this recorder is connected to another device. It may cause problems with the You can charge the battery by connecting values and functions set in the recorder. to a PC's USB port. When charging, be sure • The charger can be used within the range of to correctly place
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    to push the USB connector all the way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly. • Be sure to use the attached dedicated cable for the USB connection cable. If any other company's cable is used, it may cause problems. Also, please do not connect this dedicated cable to any other
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    { m remove the rechargeable battery from the products when you will not be using them • When [m] appears on the display, for a long time, and weak, [n] and 1 [Battery Low] appears on the display, the recorder shuts down. • While charging, the battery indicator constantly changes and does
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    on/off the power Turning off the power When the recorder is not being used, turn Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the the will turn on showing the OLYMPUS logo. Auto Power off mode If the recorder is on and stops for 10 minutes or longer (default setting), the recorder enters Auto Power off mode
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    will be preserved, and all buttons and switches will be disabled. This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket. Also, you can stop to prevent accident during recording. • If you press any button in Hold mode, the LED indicator light flashes blue but no operation is
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    etc, the [Set Time & Date] will appear. When the "hour" is flashing, conduct the setup from Step 1. The voice control function can be used with this setting (☞ P.107) (For DM-4). 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the item to set. • Select the item from the "hour", "minute", "year", "month
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    the procedure below. The voice control function can be used with this setting (☞ P.107) (For DM-4). 1 Select [Time & Date] from the menu on the [System Menu]. • For details on how to enter the menu settings, please see "Menu setting method" (☞P. 65). 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the item
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    " indicated in the instruction manual refers to both microSD and microSDHC. This recorder can be used with commercially available microSD you insert the microSD card, the recording media changeover display will appear. 4 When you are recording to a microSD card, press the + or − button and select
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    Selected] will appear. Notes • Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the microSD card inward may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot. • Check the Olympus website regarding microSD cards which are confirmed operation with this recorder. • This recorder may not recognize correctly on
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    . 1 User ID: The user ID name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder. The user ID can be changed 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
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    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 First layer Artist
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    the folder for Podcast contents A [Podcast] folder to store podcasts is prepared in advance. Programs (files) transmitted from the "Olympus Sonority" can be played. With the recorder stopped, open the [Podcast] folder at the [Home] menu to display a list of files and folders stored in the folder
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    can be listened to. Furthermore, a folder to manage text data imported to the recorder is also prepared in advance. For "DAISY" please see ☞ P.132, for "Audio Book" please see ☞ P.157, for "Text Speech" please see ☞ P.158. 1 First layer Second layer Daisy Contents Contents Contents Contents
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    File display Folder File • It can be stored a total of 999 files and folders in the each folders of [Audio Book] folder. • Up to 1000 contents can be transferred to the [Audio Book] folder. Notes on the folders Text Speech Folder list display EN 36 First layer Data File list display Second
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    for playing Audible files will automatically be created in the [Audiobooks] folder, and the files stored there. When redirecting Audible files to this recorder using the Windows Media Player, an [Artist] folder for playing will be created in the [Audiobooks] folder, just like for music files, and
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    the folder for picture A folder to store images imported from a connected digital camera is prepared in advance. The [IMAGE] folder is managed by the total of 999 items, including files and folders. • When the recorder displays image files, only thumbnails are displayed. Folder display Date list display
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    (☞ P.70) registered in the template. • Each audio recording is saved automatically with a generated file name (☞ P.32). • Audio recordings can be tagged with a keyword to make file management easier (☞ P.75). 2 Press the REC button to start recording. • The LED indicator light glows orange and
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    the STOP button to stop recording. Recording 2 Press the + or − button to specify the desired keyword, and then press the `OK or 9 button. EN 40 • Recorded files are automatically tagged with the specified keyword and managed using the keyword list. • Recorded files are saved in [Folder A]. If
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    quickly check on the recorded contents recording any further (☞ P.60). • We recommend formatting the record media in the recorder before recording (☞ P.94). While the recorder is during recording mode, press the `OK button. • Stop recording and the file that was just recorded will be played back
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    Recording 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 to the EAR jack on the recorder
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    , 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 any type of setting. Select a setting for recording. [Wide] [Wide] [Off] [Off] EN 43
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    your ear while phoning. The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded. Notes • The built-in microphone will become inoperable when an external microphone is plugged into the recorder's MIC jack. • Microphones supported by plug-in power can also be used. • When an external monaural
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    (☞ P.67). When external devices are connected, perform a test recording and then adjust the output level for the external devices. Note • When you adjust the various sound quality settings related to playback on the recorder, the audio output signal sent out from the EAR jack will change as
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    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, select the file to be played, and then press the `OK button (☞ P.53 to P.59). 2 Press the + or − button to adjust to a
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    you release the button the recorder will resume normal playback • If there is an index mark in the middle of the file, the recorder will stop at that location (☞ P. 51). • The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of the file. Continue pressing the 0 button to proceed with the review from
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    Car Audio The KA333 (optional) connects from the EAR jack of a voice recorder to the audio input of another recording device. You will also be able to use in vary) may not play properly. • This recorder does not support the Digital Rights Management system (DRM) of the Microsoft Corporation. EN 48
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    Podcast], [Audiobooks](Daisy, Audio Book, Text Speech, Audible) folder. 2 Press the `OK button to start playback. • Press the `OK button pressed, playback starts from this position. While the recorder is during playback mode, press and hold the 9 button. ➥ When you release the button the recorder
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    stops. The Playback position is updated. If the `OK button is pressed, playback starts from this position. While the recorder is during playback 2 mode, press and hold the 0 button. ➥ When you release the button the recorder will resume normal playback. • If an index mark (☞ P.51) or Playback
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    mark to erase. This operation can be performed when the [INDEX] function has been assigned to a Fn button (F1 or F2) (☞ P.76). 2 1 Press the Fn (INDEX) button during file recording, recording pause, playing, or playback pause. 3 While the index number is displayed (approximately 2 seconds
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    3 Press the Fn (A-B) button again at the position where you want to end segment repeat playback. • The recorder repeatedly the end position return to normal playback mode. c Press the F1 (CANCEL) button Pressing the F1 (CANCEL) button will release segment repeat playback and stop playback. (☞ P.47
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    changes every time the F1 (SEARCH) button is pressed. Opening the file search display from the [Recorder] folder File search type: [Browse] Search (☞ P.54) [Day] Search (☞ P.54) [Keyword] Search (☞ P.55) The folder system (Folder A to Folder E) is used to search for files. Files are searched for
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    to search for files recorded by this recorder. When searching using the [Day] search Search for a file using the recording date. The most recent recording date is highlighted. Highlight the desired recording date. 1 Press the + or - button to select the recording date, and then press the `OK or
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    the [Keyword] search Search for files recorded by this recorder using a keyword. Files recorded by this recorder can be tagged using a keyword for file management purposes (☞ P.75). 1 Press the + or - button to select keyword, and then press the `OK or 9 button. 2 Press the + or - button to select
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    P.59) to the recorder. 1 From the [Home] menu display, select [Music] folder, and then press the `OK or 9 button to open the search display. 2 Press the + or − button to select the file search type, and then press the `OK or 9 button. • If you make a mistake during the search, use the 0 button to
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    the + or - button to select song, and [Music] folder then press the `OK or 9 button. When searching using the [Artist] search Search for a specific artist. 1 Press the + or - button to select artist, and then press the `OK or 9 button. 2 • Press the `OK button to start playback of the file
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    button to start playback of the file. When searching using the [Play Count] search A list of frequently played files is displayed in reverse chronological order. 1 Press the + or - button to select song, and then press the `OK or 9 button. • Press the `OK button to start EN playback of the file
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    an artist is selected, songs in the folder are displayed as a list. Press the + or - button to select a song, and then press the `OK or 9 button. • Press the `OK button to start playback of the file. When searching using the [Playlists] search Select a playlist. For details on importing playlists
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    the file display 1 In the File list display, press the F3 (MENU) button. • Files cannot be erased during playback. 2 4 Press the + button to select [Start], and then press the `OK button. 2 Press the + or − button to select [r Erase], and then press the `OK or 9 button. • The display changes to
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    from the file list display 1 Select the file to erased from the file list display. 4 Press the + button to select [Start], and then press the `OK button. 2 While the recorder is during stop mode, press the F2 (ERASE) button. 2 • The display changes to [Erase!] and erasing will start. [Erase Done
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    the folder to be erased from the folder list display, and then press the `OK or 9 button (☞ P.53 to P.59). Erasing 4 Press the + button to select [Start], and then press the `OK button. 2 2 While the recorder is during stop mode, press the F2 (ERASE) button. • The display changes to [Erase!] and
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    folder 1 Select the folder to be erased from the folder list display (☞ P.53 to P.59). Erasing 4 Press the + button to select [Start], and then press the `OK button. 2 In the folder list display, press the F3 (ERASE) button. 2 • The display changes to [Erase!] and erasing will start. [Erase Done
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    of the lights, that will be EN the position where erase ends. 64 4 Press the Fn (ERASE) button again. • The display will switch to [Partial erasing !] ] is being used as the recording media. • [Recorder] folder (A-E) as well as [Music], [Podcast], [Audiobooks](Daisy, Audio Book, Text
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    Menu], [Play Menu], [LCD/Sound Menu], and [System Menu]. You can perform various settings on this recorder before recording or playback. 1 From the [Home] menu display, select [Preferences], and then press the `OK or 9 button to open the menu item display. 3 • Moves to the setting of the selected
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    Menu] settings, [File Menu] settings for file management can also be performed from the menu during operation. 1 While the recorder is recording, playing back, paused, and stopped, press the F3 (MENU) button. 3 • Moves to the setting of the selected item. • If you make a mistake while performing
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    Rec Level] from the menu on the [Rec Menu]. 2 Select [Manual] or [Auto]. [Manual]: Recording is performed by manually adjusting the recording level. [Auto]: Recording is performed by automatically adjusting the recording level. This is useful for when you will be recording right away. EN 67
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    is set to [Auto]. Set the recording level to [Manual] to use the recording level adjustment feature. • When the unit is set to [Manual], the limiter function will be disabled. Virtual Microphone (DVM) technology. DVM is an audio pickup system which allows you to record by focusing on sound from any
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    threshold volume level, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops below display. The LED indicator light glows orange when 3 recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to adjust the start
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    display will return to the to [Folder E] for audio recording into names preset in the template. You can also change previous. folder names registered in the template with • To ensure successful recordings, prior "Olympus Sonority". testing and adjustment of the start/stop actuation level is
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    3 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. 1 Select [Voice Filter] from the menu on the [Play Menu]. 2 Select [On] or [Off]. [On]: Enables the Voice Filter function. [Off]: Disables
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    can be performed when the [Repeat] function has been assigned to a Fn button (F1 or F2) (☞ P.76). 1 Press the Fn (RPT) button. • Every time the Fn (RPT) button is pressed, the display switches between [d] and [e]. This operation can be performed when the [Random] function has been assigned to a Fn
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    to meeting content at a fast speed or reviewing spots that you couldn't catch in a language use the assigned button to enter the [Play Speed] setting display. • The [Play Speed] setting in the [Voice Guide : 1 Press the `OK button to start playback. 2 Press the 9 or 0 button. • The recorder will skip
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    a button on the [LCD/Sound Menu]. recorder is pressed. 1 Select [Backlight] from the menu on recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may be turned off. 1 Select [Beep] from the menu on the [LCD/Sound Menu]. Voice Guide Refer to "Guidance [Voice Guide
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    setting method G File Menu Erase Lock Keyword Voice files recorded by this recorder can be tagged with a keyword for file Locks the file and prevents it from the desired keyword, and then being erased. press the `OK button. [Off]: Unlocks the file and allows it to be Keyword
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    settings to suit the way you [Name] (File name), [Date] (Time stamp), use the recorder. [Size] (File size), [Bit Rate]*1 (File format) [Artist]*2 (Artist name before operating the menu. LIST 3 Press the + or − button to select the item you want to assign, and then press the `OK button. • Repeat
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    [System Menu]. 2 Select the [PC], [AC] or [EACH]. Auto Power Off [PC]: Setting for connecting to the 3 If the recorder remains in stop mode for over PC using the USB cable provided. 10 minutes (Initial setting), the power will be Connected as Storage. turned off. [AC]: 1 Select [Auto
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    Press the + button to select [Start], and then press the `OK [Beep] [Language(Lang)] [Voice Guide] [Volume3] [English] button. [Start]: [Menu Guide] [File Guide A Rec Menu: [Mic Sense] [Middle] [Rec Mode] [Recording format] [WMA] [Recording rate] [ST XQ] [Rec Level] [Auto] [Zoom Mic]
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    is inserted only information for the built-in memory will seen. • The domain area which uses the administrative files which the recorder uses is included in the remaining capacity for the recording media. For microSD cards in particular, in addition to this administrative domain the administrative
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    , you can also save the menu settings of a recording you have set to your choice. [Scene Save] cannot be used during recording. While the recorder is paused, enter the menu from the [Home] menu display, and then perform this setting. 1 Press the + or - button to select the [User Setting] you want
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    select the item to set, and then press the `OK or 9 button. Menu setting method • Select items you want to set from among [On/Off], [Day], [Start Time], [Stop Time], [Rec Mode], [Mic Sense], [Memory Select], [Folder], and [Keyword]. [One Time]: Records only once at the specified time. [Everyday
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    to exit [Day] selection. 1Press the + or - button to select a recording mode. 2Press the `OK or 9 button. [Start Time] and [Stop Time] setting: The voice control function can be used with this setting (☞ P.107) (For DM-4). 3 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select "Hour" and "Minute" in the [Start
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    setting method [Keyword] setting: Tag a keyword to file to be recorded using the timer. The voice control function can be used with this setting (☞ P.107) (For DM-4). 1Press the + or - button to select the desired keyword, and then press the `OK button. Programmed settings will be applied and the
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    the recorder is in use at the preset start [Play Scene] time, the timer recording will start directly after stopping the recorder. • Even if the power is turned off or the recorder is put on Hold, timer recording will start at a specified time. • If three timer recordings have the same Voice files
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    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. 3 Press the F3 (HOME) button to complete the setting. [Menu Guide] setting: Provides voice guidance for menu settings. 1Press
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    be canceled. 2Press the `OK button to exit [File Guide] selection. [Volume] setting: Sets the voice guidance volume. 1Press the + or - button to Sets the voice guidance speed. 1Press the + or - button to set the playback speed. 2Press the `OK button to exit [Speed] selection. 3 Press the F3
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    to enter the menu settings, please see "Menu setting method" (☞P.65). 2 Press the + or − button to select a 3 preset number, and then press the `OK or 9 button. 3 Press the + or − button to select the item to set, and then press the `OK or 9 button. [Day] setting: 1Press the + or - button to
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    the + or - button to adjust the volume. Press the `OK button to check the volume. 2 Press the `OK button to exit [Volume] selection. [Start Time] setting: The voice control function can be used with this setting (☞ P.107) (For DM-4). 3 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select "Hour" and "Minute" in
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    − button to select the memory with the file to be played as an alarm, and then press the `OK or 9 button. Menu setting method 3 Press the + or − button to select a folder, and then press the `OK or 9 button. 4 Press the + or − button to select the 3 file to be played as an alarm, and then
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    in use or if operations are being performed at the scheduled time, the Alarm Playback function will not be available. • The alarm will sound at the scheduled time even if the power is turned off or the recorder is set to Hold mode. The recorder begins to play the selected file when you press
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    [File Move/Copy] from the menu on the [File Menu]. • For details on how to enter the menu settings, please see "Menu Setting Method" (☞P.65). 3 Press the + or − button to select the position to move or copy the file to. 3 [1file] [Selected files] [All files] Select only the specified file. Select
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    remain so even after they are moved or copied. • DRM files cannot be moved or copied. • Files cannot be moved or copied directly under the [Recorder] folder. 8 Press the 9 , 0, + or − button to select the folder you want to move or copy the file to. EN 92
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    divide position. • During playback, press and hold the 9 or 0 button to fast-forward or rewind (☞ P.47). • It is useful to set index marks on divide during an operation such as playback by the recorder. 4 Press the + button to select [Start], and then press the `OK button. Notes • The file divide
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    will return to defaults except date and time settings. Transfer any important files to a computer before formatting the recorder. 4 Press the + button again to select [Start], and then press the `OK button. 1 Select [Format] from the menu on the [System Menu]. • For details on how to enter
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    locked files and read-only files, are erased. • When returning the settings for the functions to their initial settings, use [Reset Settings] (☞ P.78). • Formatting on the recorder will be Quick Format. If you format the microSD card, information of file management is refreshed and the data inside
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    Schedule settings [Audio Diary] This recorder has a calendar function. Simple scheduling can be performed. Displaying the calendar 1 From the [Home] menu display select [F Audio Diary], and then press the `OK or 9 button. • A monthly calendar display is displayed. 3 Switching the calendar display
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    returns to the [Home] menu display. [F2] button Disables this function. [F3] button The menu will appear on the display. 2 Select [F Audio DiaryMenu], and then press the `OK or 9 button. Operations at the daily display: [F1] button [F2] button [F3] button The display returns to the weekly
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    item you want to set, and then press the `OK or 9 button. Schedule settings [Audio Diary] 3 [Date] setting: The voice control function can be used with this setting (☞ P.107) (For DM-4). 1 Press the 9, 0, + or - button, set the "Year", "Month", and "Date". Press the `OK button. [Repeat] setting
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    Schedule settings [Audio Diary] Keyword list: Sets a keyword from the preset template. Car Bus Business trip Class Train Work Conference Memo Plane Interview Lecture Record [Alarm] setting: 1 Press the + or − button to select [Alarm] setting, and then press the `OK button. [Off]: Disables this
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    9 button. 3 • For the procedure for changing event details, please see "Add a schedule". 2 Press the + or − button to select the event you want to edit, and then press the F3 (MENU) button. Schedule settings [Audio Diary] 3 Select [F Audio DiaryMenu], and then press the `OK or 9 button. EN 100
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    to select [Delete], and then press the `OK or 9 button. 3 5 Press the + button to select [Start], and then press the `OK button. 2 Press the + or − button to select the event you want to delete, and then press the F3 (MENU) button. Schedule settings [Audio Diary] • A single scheduled event is
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    the + or − button to select [Format], and then press the `OK or 9 button. 3 2 In the calendar display, press the F3 (MENU) button. 5 Press the + button to select [Start], and then press the `OK button. 3 Select [F Audio DiaryMenu], and then press the `OK or 9 button. • [Format Done] appears when
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    Viewing images (For DM-4) This recorder can connect to a digital camera and import images. To see a list of recommended external devices (digital cameras) that can connect to this recorder, please visit our web site. 3 Press the + or − button to select [microSD] or [USB], and then press the `OK or
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    to select a date images were taken, and then press the `OK or 9 button. Viewing images (For DM-4) 3 Press the + or − button to select [Built-in], [microSD] or [USB], and then press the `OK or 9 button. 6 Press the + or − button to select a image file, and then press the `OK or 9 button. EN 104
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    . Erasing a images 1 From the [Home] menu display, select [E Picture], and then press the `OK or 9 button. 3 2 Press the + or − button to select [Browse], and then press the `OK or 9 button. Viewing images (For DM-4) 3 Press the + or − button to select [Built-in], [microSD] or [USB], and then
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    Select [IMAGE] folder, and then press the `OK or 9 button. Viewing images (For DM-4) 7 Press the + or − button to select [File Erase], and then press the `OK or 9 button. Viewing images (For DM-4) • Dates on which images were taken 3 are displayed as a list. 5 Press the + or − button to select
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    the menu setting screen, press and hold the VOICE button while saying the setting you want to enter. • The following explanation of the voice control function provides examples of actual operations that can be performed using this recorder. [Time&Date] Using voice recognition for time entry When
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    Using voice recognition (For DM-4) Using voice commands 1 While the recorder is paused at the [Home] menu display, press the VOICE button and say a voice command word. • Voice commands cannot be used when [Recorder] mode is running or during an operation. Voice commands list: Recorder 3 Picture
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    Explorer • Playback voice files on your PC (☞ P.124). Voice files recorded using the recorder can be played using the "Olympus Sonority" software recorder. Initialization is not successfully achieved on a PC. For initialization, follow the instructions in the [Format] display of the recorder
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    free ports Others: • Audio device • Environment where the support service will not cover if your PC has been updated from Windows 95/98/Me/2000 to Windows XP/Vista/7. • Any failure on a self-modified PC will not be covered under the operational warranty. Macintosh: • Some functions in "Olympus
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    cable for the USB connecting cable. If any other company's cable is used, it will be the cause trouble. Also, please do not connect this dedicated cable to any other company's product. • When connecting the recorder through an USB hub the operation may become unstable. In such cases, refrain
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    • The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used. 2 Confirm that the recorder LED indicator light is gone before disconnecting the USB cable. you can still disconnect the USB cable cable. • Refer to the user's manual for your PC regarding the USB port on your PC. in such condition.
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    characters long and cannot use When changing the folder name using an OS in a language not supported by the main device, the words may sometimes be garbled. Editing file comments It is possible to add comments to the files downloaded from the recorder by using the "Olympus Sonority". Changing the
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    Functions available in the Olympus Sonority Functions available in the Olympus Sonority Splitting files* One designated voice file can be split into the two files in "Olympus Sonority". Import files using Olympus Sonority • Import Podcast content from the Internet to a computer. ➥ Please see "About
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    Installing Software Before you connect the recorder to your PC and use it, you must first install the "Olympus Sonority" software from the included . 5 When [Olympus Sonority Setup] is clicked, the Installer Opening display will start up. Follow the Installer Wizard instructions. 7 [Registration
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    Installer wizard instructions. 6 Confirm your acceptance of the terms of the licensing agreement. • You must accept the terms of the the completed [Installer] display will be displayed. • To connect the recorder to a PC, refer to "Connecting to Your PC" (+ P.111), to start up the "Olympus Sonority
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    When the installed application Follow the wizard instructions. list is displayed, select [Olympus 4 When the administrator Sonority]. 5 instructions given. 7 When the [Maintenance Complete] display is displayed, click [Finish] to complete uninstalling. Files left after uninstallation The voice
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    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 1 Once the Online Help display appears, click the Contents tab. 2 Double-click the icon of
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    Running Olympus Sonority By connecting the recorder to your PC, you can automatically start the application. start up in the setting check box to [OFF]. Manual start 4 1 From Finder, double-click [Application] { [Olympus Sonority] { [Olympus Sonority]. • When starting up for the first time,the
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    be displayed. 3 Playback Control Bar Used to play 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
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    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
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    Windows Macintosh There are 3 download options to transfer voice files from the recorder to the PC: • Download Selected Files • 1 illustration shows that [Folder A] has been selected. 2 Select the voice file. • Select the voice file you want to download from the File List Display Area. To select
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    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
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    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. 4 3 Play the voice file. • Click the [ ] (play) button of the Play Control Bar. Other playback
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    function Windows Macintosh You can use the Waveform Editing Tab in the "Olympus Sonority" to easily process voice data. In the Waveform Editing effects on. • Selected parts will become gray in the waveform display. 3 Press the noise reduction adjustment button [ ]. • Noise will be removed from the
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    Display Area, and then drag and drop it in the Device Treeview folder (move the mouse while pressing the left mouse button, and release the button at the destination). 4 Upload voice files to the recorder EN 126 Notes • NEVER disconnect the USB while the LED indicator light is flashing. If you
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    it by registering the content address. This function is not supported in Macintosh. Use iTunes, etc. to retrieve Podcast contents. 1 Start Olympus Sonority. 2 Open a web browser and go to a Podcasting the file format which can be played back with the recorder, refer to P.48. About Podcast EN 127
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    program Windows By default, programs registered in "Olympus Sonority" will be automatically updated. To change Use iTunes or other applications for these functions. 1 Select the [Podcast] folder. 4 2 Select a program you want to update. 1 2 3 Select [Update Podcast] from the [Tools] Menu or press
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    for details (☞ P.118) . If you want to download manually, the content can be downloaded with the procedure described below. Program registration, update and download functions are not available in Macintosh. Use iTunes or other applications for these functions. 1 Select the [ recorder. EN 129
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    Help (☞ P.118) 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. 4 2 Select the content you
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    contents can 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
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    About DAISY (For DM-4) Windows Macintosh What does DAISY stand for? DAISY stands for Digital Accessible Information System. Originally intended as a replacement for audio tapes for visually impaired people, the books and information are now used by people with various reading disabilities. DAISY
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    About DAISY (For DM-4) About DAISY (For DM-4) Importing contents DAISY book content can be imported into "Olympus Sonority". The content can be played by selecting it from the [DAISY tray]. Import and playback are possible with Version 2.0/2.02 DAISY content. 3 1 Place a DAISY
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    1 Click [DAISY tray]. • A list of DAISY books registered in "Olympus Sonority" is displayed. 2 From the list, click the title you 4 wish to play. • A file import window is displayed. About DAISY (For DM-4) 1 2 About DAISY (For DM-4) 3 From the playback control bar, click [ ] (Play) to play
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    will have an icon [ ] indicating a completed transfer. • Bookmarks for DAISY books set in "Olympus Sonority" can also be used on the recorder. About DAISY (For DM-4) 2 4 3 About DAISY (For DM-4) Note • NEVER disconnect the USB while the LED indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data
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    Plus] in the [Help] Menu or click the [ ] button in the Tool 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 issued
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    . 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.). 4 Functions available with the music editing plug-in
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    computer from music CDs and acquired over the Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder. It supports WAV, MP3, and WMA format music files. By using Windows Media Player, music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped (☞ P.139). Download Audible content available from
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    Using Windows Media Player Copying music from CD Windows Media Player 12 1 Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive, and start Windows Media to a PC are stored in WMA format. Music files copied are categorized by artist, album, genre, etc. and added to the play list. Using Windows Media Player EN 139
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    Using Windows Media Player Windows Media Player 11 1 Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive, and start Windows Media Player. 2 From the Features stored in WMA format. Music files copied are categorized by artist, album, genre, etc. and added to the play list. 23 4 Using Windows Media Player EN 140
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    Using Windows Media Player Transferring music file to the recorder You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder. For how to copy the music files from the CD to your PC, please see "Copying music from CD" (☞ P.139). Windows Media Player 12 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and
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    . 54 Note • Refer to the online help of Windows Media Player for details. 5 Windows Media Player 11 Using Windows Media Player EN 142 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start Windows Media Player. 2 From the Features taskbar, click [Sync]. 3 Click [Sync] menu again to select [DVR] { [Advanced
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    • Refer to the online help of Windows Media Player for details. • To transfer the files by using Windows Media Player 9 or 10, check the Olympus website. • If the music files are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory, the message [Can't make the system file. Connect to
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    Using Windows Media Player Copying voice file 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, please see "Download voice files from the recorder" (☞ P.122). Windows Media Player 12 1 Insert
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    selected: • A file is converted and copied in music CD in order to play it by the audio equipment which can play CD-R/RW. When [Data CD] is selected: • Copying files with the format to be recorded. 5 Click [Start Burn]. 2, 4 3 55 Note • Refer to the online help of Windows Media Player for details
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    Windows Media Player Creating a playlist (For DM-4) You can create playlists using Windows Media Player. If you save the playlist to the [Music] folder on this recorder, you can play songs in the desired order. Windows Media Player 12 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start Windows Media Player
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    As] display, enter a file name and then select the [MUSIC] folder of the recorder as [Destination]. Click [Save]. 7 Click the [Sync] tab. Drag the saved playlist to the synchronization list window on the right side of the window. 8 Click [Start sync]. 4 5 5 6 87 Using Windows Media Player EN 147
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    Windows Media Player Windows Media Player 11 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start Windows Media Player. 2 2 While the library window displayed, click [Library] and then [Create playlist]. Using Windows Media Player 3 From the music titles displayed in 5 the library window, click the
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    the saved playlist to the synchronization list window on the right side of the window. 7 Click [Start Sync]. 56 5 Using Windows Media Player 7 Notes • Songs in the built-in memory of the recorder and songs on external memory cannot be mixed in the same playlist. • If the music files on the PC
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    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.151). Window names 1 2 3 6 Using iTunes 4 5 67 1 Features taskbar 2 Rewind button/ Playback, Pause button/ Fast Forward button 3 Volume
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    ] 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.48). [Import Using]: Set the file format for copying music file from a CD. Please select [MP3] or [WAV]. [Setting]: Set the
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    • Copy to [Music] folder of the recorder when transferring the music file. 4 Select the desired files, and Drag & Drop them to [Music] folder. Drag & Drop files here Using iTunes Note • Music files in the AAC format purchased from a music distribution service such as the iTunes Store cannot be
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    Using iTunes Copying voice file 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, please see "Download voice files from the recorder" (☞ P.122). 1 Insert the CD-R/RW into the CDR/RW drive, and
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    in a freely determined order. • This recorder supports .m3u playlist files. Creating a playlist This section explains the procedure to create, transfer, and play a playlist. This explanation will use the files and folders shown in the [Music] folder below and play the files in order from 1 to
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    If there are too many characters, playback may not be possible. As a guide, try to keep entries on a single line to within 256 characters. A maximum play list. Folder name File name When there are layers of folders, use the "\" mark to indicate the layers when entering information. 7 3 From
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    saved playlist file to the [Music] folder of the recorder to transfer it to the recorder. • Transfer the playlist file to the top level more details about file transfers, please see "Transferring music file to the recorder" (☞ P.141). • For more details about playing transferred playlists, please
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    train, doing housework and jogging. About Audio Books Transfer content to the recorder 1 Connecting the recorder to your PC (☞ P.111). 2 Select destroyed. • Audiobooks using the Digital Rights Management system (DRM) of the Microsoft Corporation are not supported. • This recorder can play files in
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    Speech (For DM-4) Windows Macintosh If a text file is transferred to this recorder and played, the text file can be read aloud. This recorder can read aloud text created in various situations and can be used to confirm or review audio content. Transfer text file to the recorder 1 Connecting the
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    content to the recorder can be done using the AudibleManager. uk (United Kingdom) http://www.audible.fr (France) http://www.audible.de (Germany) 2 Start up the downloaded 2 executable file. • The AudibleManager Setup screen will be displayed. Select the name of the device in use (OLYMPUS DM
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    has already been installed, add a device in order to handle the recorder in the AudibleManager. Follow the procedure described below. 1 Select [Add 3 When the dialog box is displayed, check the name of the device in use (DM-4/2) and click the [OK] button. 7 3 4 Installation starts. • Wait
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    file is selected, playback starts from the beginning of the file. • When a content file is transferred to the recorder, a system file will be created as a hidden file inside the Audible folder. When this file is deleted using Explorer, it is no longer possible to playback the Audible content. EN 161
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    . File Display screen in Audible mode In the Audible mode, play mode becomes the file setting regardless of the menu settings and the recorder stops after a playing back one file. In addition, icons ( , ) which indicate Audible files are also displayed on the File display screen. a Audible
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    beginning of the file, and the stop position will be updated by playback or the use of S. Play (slow playback)/F. Play (fast playback). Press the 9 or 0 button to move the stop position while the recorder is stopped. The Playback Position will not be updated. Section Up to a maximum 100 divisions
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    held down during playback and the end of the file is reached, the recorder goes back to the beginning of the file and stops. Rewinding Press and hold the 0 button while the recorder is stopped. ➥ When the button is released fast rewinding stops. The Playback Position is not updated. When the `OK
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    stops at the beginning of the file. The Playback Position is updated to the beginning position of the file at this time. Press the 0 button during playback. ➥ The recorder skips three seconds back, or to the starting position of the current section, whichever is closer, and starts to playback the
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    as external memory of the PC In addition to its uses as an IC recorder and a music player, this recorder can also be used as external memory for a computer by storing data from a computer and reading it back out. With the recorder connected to your PC, you can download data from the memory to your
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    (☞ P.21). [File Protected] Erase-locked. [Cannot record in this Not an audio-recording folder] folder. [Index Full] Index full. Tried to delete a malfunction, so go to the store where you purchased the recorder or an Olympus service station for repair (☞ P.174). Remove the microSD card then put
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    is in HOLD mode. Release the recorder from HOLD (☞ P.27). Low remaining memory. Erase unnecessary files (☞ P.60). The maximum number of files has been reached. Change to the another folder (☞ P.32, P.38). The earphone is connected. Unplug the earphones to use the internal speaker. The
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    Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action 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 by the L-channel.
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    Accessories exclusive to the Olympus IC recorder can be purchased directly from Online Shop on our company's website. Sales of accessories are different according voice or conversation over the phone supported by plug-in power which can be clearly recorded. are well-suited to recording musical
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    19 kHz ST HQ ST SP 40 Hz to 16 kHz 40 Hz to 9 kHz 8 HQ 40 Hz to 13 kHz SP 40 Hz to 8 kHz LP 40 Hz to 3 kHz Specifications 4 Built-in stereo microphone (During recording mode): DM-4: 70 Hz to 20 kHz DM-2: 70 Hz to 20 kHz • However, when recording by the MP3 format or
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    Guide to recording times 4 Linear PCM format: Recording mode 48 kHz 44.1 kHz Built-in memory (4 GB)(DM-2) 5h.15min. 5h.45min. 4 MP3 format: Recording mode 320 kbps 256 kbps 192 kbps 128 kbps Built-in memory (4 GB)(DM-2) 25h.30min. 31h.30min. 42h.30min. 63h.30min. 4 WMA format: Recording
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    Specifications Guide to battery life 4 Lithium ion battery: Built-in stereo Built-in Recording mode microphone (During recording speakers ( rough guides. • Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of battery used and the conditions of use. Specifications
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    40 23773 4899 s User Support E-mail address in Europe [email protected] Declaration of Conformity Model Number : DM-4/DM-2 Trade Name : DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party : OLYMPUS Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Canadian RFI This digital
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    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-BD2650-02 AP1007
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DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONS
DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
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
you test the record function and volume before use.
EN
DM-4
DM-2
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