Olympus DM-420 DM-420 Detailed Instructions (English) - Page 8

Getting Started Main features Main features s Supports the linear PCM format, which is capable of recording sound quality equivalent to or surpassing CD-level (For DM-520). 1 Capable of realistically recording various different sound sources. High resolution recording at a high sampling frequency equivalent or superior to that of a music CD (Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz, Bit count 16bit) is possible (☞ P.47). s Supports a wide range of recording formats. Can handle the MP3 format (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3), and the Windows Media Audio (WMA) format. This device can save files in a highly compressed manner, thereby allowing for extended recording times (☞ P.47). In addition, when connected to an external device, the recorder can encode incoming 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 operation with this recorder. s You can playback WAV, WMA, and MP3 format files transferred from a computer in addition to files recorded by the device itself. You can be enjoyed as a music player at any time. s It has a built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function (☞ P. 48).  s The Low Cut Filter minimizes air conditioner noise and other similar noises while recording (☞ P. 48). s The recording level can be adjusted automatically or manually (For DM-520) (☞ P. 47). s A Noise Cancel function (☞ P. 50) and a Voice Filter function (☞ P. 50) cut noise and enable clear audio playback. s For WMA-format recording, you can select one of 6 recording modes such as stereo or monaural (☞ P. 47). s Has built in recording scene setting (☞ P. 62) and playback scene setting (☞ P. 66) functions to register the recording or playback sound quality or mode according to different usages. s You can move or copy files between the built-in memory and microSD card, and within the folders in the memory (For DM520) (☞ P. 57). s You can split files (☞ P. 59), or delete a part of a file (☞ P. 43) recorded in PCM format in this recorder (For DM-520). s It has a backlight full-dot display (LCD panel) (☞ P. 11). s It features various repeat functions (☞ P. 40, P.50). s Index mark and temp mark features allow you to quickly find desired locations (☞ P. 38).