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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
you test the record function and volume before use.
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Introduction • The contents of this document 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 utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrity of the contents of this document. In the unlikely event that a questionable item, error, or omission is found, please contact our Customer Support Center. • Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to dat
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INDEX Table of Contents P.4 Safe and Proper Usage P.6 Getting Started 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 P.94 7 on the Recorder Other Information P.120 8 EN 3
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Table of contents Introduction 3 About Playback INDEX ....................................................... 3 Playback ................................................ 33 Safe and proper usage .............................. 6 Bookmark mode ........................................... 36 General Precautions ....................................... 6 Setting an index mark or a temp mark ........ 38 Batteries ......................................................... 6 How to begin segment repeat pl
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Table of contents Enjoy Audible Content with 6 Managing Files on Your PC the Recorder .....................................115 Download Voice Files from the Recorder ... 85 Audible Mode ..............................................115 Play a Voice File ...................................... 87 Playback Position and Section ....................116 Using the Waveform Editing Function ..... 88 Operating Recorder in Audible Mode ..........117 Using the One-touch effect Function ....... 88 Using a
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Safe and proper usage Before using your new recorder, read this • Do not operate the unit while manual carefully to ensure that you know operating a vehicle (such as a how to operate it safely and correctly. bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart). Keep this manual in an easily accessible • Keep the unit out of the reach of location for future reference. children. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. To protect Recorded content in m
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Safe and proper usage • When carrying or storing the • Do not use the batteries if you batteries, be sure to put it in find something wrong with them the provided case to protect its such as leakage, color change or terminals. Do not carry or store deformity. the batteries with any metal • Unplug the charger if the objects (such as key rings). charging is still incomplete after If this warning is not followed, the specified time it should take. fire, overheating or electric shock • Shoul
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Main features Getting Started Main features s Supports the linear PCM format, s The Low Cut Filter minimizes which is capable of recording air conditioner noise and other sound quality equivalent to or similar noises while recording surpassing CD-level (For DM-550). ( P. 48). Capable of realistically recording various s The recording level can be 1 different sound sources. High resolution adjusted automatically or recording at a high sampling frequency manually (For DM-550) ( P. 47). equ
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Main features Main features s The playback speed can be s The “Olympus Sonority” can be controlled as preferred ( P. 51). upgraded to a “Olympus Sonority Plus”, which is equipped with a s The guidance feature (in English enhanced functionality (Option) and other languages) gives ( P. 92). audio notification of operating In addition to the “Olympus Sonority” conditions. Various functions can functions, editing of MP3 files be operated easily ( P. 68). and creation of music CDs can b
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Identification of parts Identification of parts 7 1 7 8 * 2 e 9 3 w 1 & 0 4 q ^ 5 % ! ( ) @ $ - # 6 = 1 MIC (Microphone) jack % 0 button 2 Record indicator light ^ OK/MENU button 3 REC s (Record) button & F1/PODCAST button 4 STOP 4 button * Built-in speaker 5 PLAY ` button ( EAR (Earphone) jack 6 Strap hole ) REMOTE jack Connect the receiver of the exclusive remote 7 Built-in stereo microphone control set (optional). The recorder's recording 8 Display (LCD panel) and stop functions can be oper
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Identification of parts Identification of parts Display (LCD panel) [Recorder] Mode Display Screen Folder list display File display 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 7 4 8 5 4 9 0 ! 6 @ 5 1 Recording media indicator 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current folder name 2 Current file name 3 Recorder status indicator/ 3 Recorder status indicator/ Battery indicator Battery indicator 4 Folder name [`]Play indicator 5 Function guide indicator [s]Record indicator 5 [ ]Pause indicator 4 [ ]Stop indicator File list displa
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Identification of parts Identification of parts 7 File Lock indicator List display 2 8 Current file number/ 1 2 3 Total number of recorded files in the folder 9 Elapsed recording time/ Elapsed playback time 4 0 Remaining recording time/ 1 File length ! Recording date and time/ 5 Level meter @ Function guide indicator When there are only files in the folder 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current folder name 3 Recorder status indicator/ Battery indicator Display (LCD panel) 4 File name [Musi
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Identification of parts Identification of parts 9 Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder 0 Playback position bar indicator ! File length @ Icon display [ ] File format 1 [ ] EUPHONY indicator [ ][ ] Playback mode indicator EN 13
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Power supply Power supply 3 Close the battery cover Inserting batteries completely by pressing to the This recorder can be used with either Ni-MH direction A, then sliding to the Rechargeable Batteries or AAA Alkaline direction B. Batteries. 1 Slide the battery cover open while lightly pressing the battery cover release button. 1 4 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow, and turn the power on. 2 Insert battery, observing the correct = and - polarities.
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Power supply Power supply Notes Charging by connecting to a • Manganese batteries may not be used in computer via USB this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline You can charge the batteries by connecting batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable to a PC's USB port. When charging, be sure batteries are recommended. to correctly place the rechargeable batteries • Be sure to stop the recorder before (supplied) into the recorder ( P.14). replacing the batteries. Unloading the 1
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Power supply Power supply Notes Connect to the USB connecting AC • Charging will stop temporarily during adapter (optional) to charge recording, playback or data transmission. • The recorder cannot be charged when the It can be charged by connecting to the USB PC is not turned on. Also, it may not be connecting AC adapter (A514) (optional). charged when the PC is not switched on, Before connecting the AC adapter, switch or when it is in the standby, hibernate or the USB Connection setti
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Power supply Power supply • When disposing rechargeable batteries, Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries always observe the local laws and regulations. Contact you local recycling Read the following descriptions carefully center for proper disposal methods. when you use the Ni-MH rechargeable • If Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are not batteries. fully discharged, protect against short- Discharging: circuiting (e.g. by taping the contacts) The rechargeable batteries self-discharge
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Power supply Power supply Turning off the power Turning on/off the power When the recorder is not being used, Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the turn the power off to reduce battery direction indicated by the arrow for consumption to a minimum. Even if 0.5 seconds or longer. the power is turned off, existing data, mode settings, and clock settings will be maintained. 1 Turning on the power While the recorder’s power is off, slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the a
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HOLD HOLD If you bring the POWER/HOLD switch to the Notes HOLD position, the current conditions will • If you press any button in HOLD mode, the be preserved, and all buttons and switches clock display %ashes for 2 seconds, but it will be disabled.This feature is useful when will not operate the recorder. the recorder has to be carried in a bag • If HOLD is applied during playback or pocket. Also, you can stop to prevent (recording), operation is disabled with accident during recording
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Setting time and date Setting time and date [Time & Date] If you set the time and date beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file. Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management. When you use this recorder for the first time after purchasing, or when 1 you switch it on after removing the 2 Press the + or − button to set. batteries for more than 15 minutes • Follow the same steps by pressing the when exchanging batte
