Olympus DM-420 DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English)

Olympus DM-420 - Digital Voice Recorder Combo Manual

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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
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    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
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    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 
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    Guidance [Voice Guide 68 Changing the USB Class [USB Settings]........ 69 Formatting the recorder [Format 71 5 Using the Recorder on Your PC Saving Files in Your PC 73 Operating environment 74 Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority 75 Installing Software 76 Uninstalling Software 78 Using
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    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 
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    your new recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly. Keep this manual in an other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other reasons is excluded from the Olympus's liability. Batteries f Danger: • Batteries should
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    of different types and brands. • Charge the two batteries simultaneously to use them. • Do not subject batteries to strong shocks. • When using rechargeable batteries that have not been used for a while, be sure to recharge them before use. • Rechargeable batteries have limited lifetime. When the
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    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
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    quality (☞ P. 50). s Fast forward and rewind are possible at set intervals (☞ P. 52). s Comes with "Olympus Sonority" software for Windows and Macintosh (☞ P.75). If you transfer voice files recorded with the recorder to a PC, you can easily playback, organize, and edit the files. You can perform
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    speaker ( EAR (Earphone) jack ) REMOTE jack Connect the receiver of the exclusive remote control set (optional). The recorder's recording and stop functions can be operated through the remote control. - Card cover = USB connector q Battery cover w Battery cover release button e POWER/HOLD switch 10
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    2 Current folder name 3 Recorder status indicator/ Battery indicator 4 Folder name 5 Function guide indicator File list display 1 2 3 4 5 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current folder name 3 Recorder status indicator/ Battery indicator 4 File name 5 Function guide indicator Identification of
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    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
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    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
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    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 charged. Before using The battery indicator on the display changes as the
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    Charging by connecting to a • Manganese batteries may not be used in this recorder. computer via USB • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended. • Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. Unloading the batteries
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    is in the recorder. Replace the batteries with supplied ones at once (☞ P. 14). Adapter. • Charging is completed when battery indication becomes to [
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    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 than one
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    is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption 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
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    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]
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    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, the [Set Time & Date] will appear. When the "hour" is
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    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
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    Inserting and Ejecting a microSD card Inserting and Ejecting a microSD card The "microSD" indicated in the instruction manual refers to both microSD and microSDHC. This recorder can be used with commercially available microSD cards as well as the builtin memory. Inserting a microSD card 1 1 While
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    out of the slot. • Before inserting the microSD card, turn off 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
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    Function Guide display section, press the F1 key to return to the home screen. This is useful when switching the [Recorder], [ Digital Voice Recorder. The user ID can be changed in the 1 2 3 Olympus Sonority. 2 File number: A serial number automatically assigned by a Digital Voice Recorder
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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 files that are in
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    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
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    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
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    LIST button repeatedly will bring you to the folder list display. 2 Pressing the + or − button at the folder list display will select the folders for voice recordings. Newly recorded audio will be saved as the last file in the selected folder. Notes • When a microSD card is inserted in the
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    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
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    while recording, there is a risk that audio 2 feedback will occur. Recommended settings by recording condition The recorder is initially negotiations with a small [ST HQ] [MP3]: [256kbps] [Middle] [On] number of people. [MP3]: [192kbps] Dictation with a lot of background [HQ] noise
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    voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded. Notes • Use the connecting cord sold separately for dubbing (KA333) to connect the recorder inoperable when an external microphone is plugged into the recorder's MIC jack. • Microphones supported by plug-in power can also be used. •
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    terminal of other devices To EAR jack Note • The detailed input levels cannot be adjusted with this recorder (☞ P.47). When you connect the recorder to an external device, execute a test recording and adjust the output level of the external device. Note • When you adjust the various sound quality
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    sampling rate and bit rate are in the range 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, 48 kHz 16 bit MP3 format MPEG1 Layer3: 32 kHz
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    [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
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    you want (☞ P.52), the recorder will F. Skip (forward to listen Olympus IC recorders, but temp marks can be placed instead to Press the 9 button while the recorder with this recorder, the recording, recording pause, playing, or playback pause. • Even after an index or temp mark is placed, recording
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    a locked file (☞ P.46). • When the index or temp marks are set, the management file will be created for each file. 3 3 While the index or temp number appears for approximately 2 seconds on the display, Press the ERASE button. Playback • The index or temp mark is erased. • Index or temp
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    , 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
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    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
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    files and files set as read-only cannot be erased (☞ P.46). • If an action is not selected within 8 seconds, the recorder will return to stop status. • It may take over 10 seconds to complete processing. Never remove batteries during this time because data may be corrupted. In addition, replace the
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    the display. When voice file is selected, [Artist] and [Album] will not appear on the display. When the folder is selected: [Name] (File name), [Folder] (Number of folder) and [File]*1 (Number of file) will appear on the display. *1 Files which cannot be recognized by this recorder are not included
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    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 automatically adjusting the
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    [16]. The higher the number, the higher the level 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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    as well. • The slow playback or fast playback is available even if either [Voice Filter] (☞ P.50) is set. • The slow playback or fast playback is not index mark/temp mark or a cue closer than the skip space, the recorder will forward skip/reverse skip to that position. Alarm Refer to "Alarm Playback
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    lit for about 10 (Initial setting) seconds when a button on the recorder is pressed. 1 Select [Lighting Time] or [Brightness]. sounds may be level from [01] to [12]. Guidance Refer to "Guidance [Voice Guide]" (☞ P.68). Intro Play (For DM-520) LED You can set it so the LED indicator light does
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    Folder E for audio recording into names preset in the template. You can also change folder names registered in the template with "Olympus Sonority". [Settings]: Menu]. • After resetting the settings, the time settings and file numbers will be preserved from before the reset and will not return to
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    Backlight] [Lighting Time] [Brightness] [Contrast] [LED] [Beep] [Language(Lang)] [Voice Guide] [ON/OFF] [Speed] [Volume] [Intro Play] / Device Menu: [Memory the recorder's information on the menu screen. [Model] (Model Name), [Version] (System version) and [Serial No.] (Serial Number) appears
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    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
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    setting method Moving/Copying Files [File Move/Copy] (For DM-520) [move > memory]: Move a file in the the position to move or copy the file to. 5 Press the + or − button to select the number of files to move or copy. [1file]: Select only the specified file. [Selected files]: Select multiple files
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    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. This may damage the datas. • A file cannot be
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    DM-520) PCM files recorded in this recorder can be split. Files with large capacities and long recording list is displayed. • The recorder cannot split files when the number of files in the folder exceeds recording time, it may not be split even if it is a PCM file. • Do not remove the batteries
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    Mic Sense]. • Select [Finish] to complete the setting and return to the preset number selection display in Step 2. 5 Press the OK or 9 button to move to [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
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    other preset numbers, repeat Steps recording and alarm playback (☞ P.64) is set for the same time, timer recording will have priority. • If the batteries run out while recording based on the timer setting, the recorder will stop recording. Check the battery power before starting the timer recording
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    setting confirmation screen. To end the setting confirmation screen, press the F1 button and the display will return to the [Scene Select] screen. • When the recorder is stopped, pressing and holding the F2 button will return the screen to [Scene Select]. Menu setting method 62
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    [Mic Sence] [Rec Mode] [Rec Level] [Zoom Mic] [Low Cut Filter] [VCVA] [Standby] Off Middle ST XQ Auto Off Off Off On Recording Scene Dictation Conference Low Middle HQ ST XQ Auto Auto Off Wide On On Off Off On On Lecture High ST XQ Auto Zoom On
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    from among [On/Off] [Day] [Start Time] [Volume] [Alarm Sound] [Playback File]. • Select [Finish] to complete the setting and return to the preset number selection display in Step 2. F2 button +− button 4 9 0 button OK button 1 Select [Alarm] from the menu in [Play Menu]. • Please refer to P.44
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    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 . Programmed settings will be applied and the screen will return to the preset number selection menu. If the [On/Off] setting is set to [On], will
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    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
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    the user settings in the [Scene Save] then select playback scene. back you 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
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    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).
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    [Device Menu]. to the USB connecting 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. menu settings. [Optional]: Setting to confirm the connection method each time a USB connection is made
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    [Composite], the driver will be installed automatically to the computer. The display will show [Remote] when the recorder is connected to , 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
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    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
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    the batteries while processing. 3 Remove the microSD card ard during processing when [microSD Card] is being used as the recording media. recorder again. • When the recorder is formatted, all the saved data, including locked files and read-only files, are erased. • After formatting, recorded voice
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    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
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    Service Pack 2, 3 Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2, 3 Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Basic, Service be utilized. Windows • The support service will not cover if your PC Olympus Sonority" require QuickTime 7.2 and
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    the Waveform Editing Function Tab, you can easily process the voice data. In the Waveform Editing Mode, you can also 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
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    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. • Please enter your name, company name and serial number which is listed on the separate sheet. Click [Next] after
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    . • To connect the recorder to a PC, refer to "Connecting to Your PC" (+ P.80), to start up the "Olympus Sonority", refer to "Running Olympus Sonority" (+ P. 82). • After starting up the "Olympus Sonority", the serial number entry 5 dialog box will appear. Serial number which is listed on
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    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
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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 Search by Key word 1 Once the Online Help screen appears, click the Contents tab. 1 Open
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    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 from using
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    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
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    Running Olympus Sonority By connecting the recorder to your PC, you can Olympus Sonority" to reinstate again. 5 Manual start 1 Start Windows. Manual start 1 From Finder, double-click [Application] { [Olympus Sonority] { [Olympus Sonority]. • When starting up for the first time,the serial number
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    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
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    on the Podcast Program Guide. 3 Updating latest information Updates the latest information from Olympus. 4 Viewing updated information Confirms the updated information of the "Olympus Sonority" and recorder that is connected. 84 5 Registering the Upgrade Key Number Registers the purchased upgrade
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    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
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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. 3 Play the voice file. • Click the [ ] (play) button of the Play Control Bar. Other playback
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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 the [Tool] Menu or click [ ] on the Tool Bar. In order
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    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
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    the Waveform Display Screen the waveform distribution of an voice file being played in the real time. Besides unrestricted track editing It also removes the restriction on the number of tracks that can be edited. Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority Plus/ Functions Available with the Music
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    details. • Transfer copied music files and language content from the computer to the recorder. ➥ Please see "Transferring music file to the recorder" (☞ P.105) for details. Import files using Olympus Sonority • Import Podcast content from the Internet to a computer. ➥ Please see "Importing Podcast
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    and played back with this recorder. It supports WAV, MP3, and WMA recorder (☞ P.98). Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM) By the Copyright Act, any voice may be provided with DRM (Digital Right Management) for copyright protection services. To transfer a WMA file with DRM to the recorder
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    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
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    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,
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    how to copy the music files from the CD to your PC, 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 [Sync]. 3 Click [Sync] menu again to select [DVR] { [Advanced Options] { [Set Up
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    . 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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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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 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
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    will be deleted. The next time the 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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    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
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    ], 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
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    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
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    power is getting low. Replace with new batteries (☞ P.14). The power is off. Turn the power on (☞ P.18). The recorder is in HOLD mode. Release the recorder from HOLD (☞ P.19). Low remaining memory. Erase unnecessary files (☞ P.42). The maximum number of files has been reached. Change to
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    lower the volume on the recording monitor, and so on. Unable to set index marks, tempmarks Cannot charge The maximum number of marks has been reached. The file is locked. The file is read-only. Contains batteries other than the Ni-MH rechargeable battery. Erase unnecessary marks (☞ P.39). Unlock
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    Accessories (optional) 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 to the country. s USB connecting AC adapter: A514 s Ni-MH rechargeable battery: DC5V AC Adapter for USB
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    8 Ω or more 4 Input power requirement: Batteries: AAA battery (LR03) or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery External power supply: U SB connecting AC adapter(A514 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
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    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-
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    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
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    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
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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-BD2507-01 AP0906
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DIGITAL VOICE
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