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Getting started
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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
Recording
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Playback
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Schedule
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DM-901 Menu
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Wi-Fi Function
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Use with a PC
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Other information
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Table of contents Names of parts ............................................................................ 4 3 Playback Rec or der ................................................................................................ 4 Display .................................................................................................. 5 Playback ....................................................................................36 Basic playback procedure .....................................
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T able of contents Playback menu [Play Menu]........................................................62 Formatting a recording media [Format] ......................................88 Skipping non-voice portions during playback [Voice Playback] ......... 62 Formatting a recording media [Format] ............................................. 88 Reducing noise during playback [Noise Cancel] ................................. 62 Adjusting low volume portions during playback [Voice Balancer] ..... 62
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Names of parts Names of parts Recorder 1 2 3 9 w 0 4 ! 5 q 6 = 7 - @ e ) r # 8 t ( $ * % u y & ^ 1 Built-in stereo microphone (L) & 3 button 2 MIC (microphone) jack * `OK button 3 Built-in stereo microphone (R) ( HOME button 4 SCENE button ) 0 button 5 Volume ( +) button - STOP ( 4) button 6 Volume (–) button = Battery cover 7 USB connector q Battery cover lock release lever 8 POWER/HOLD switch w Built-in speaker 9 LED indicator light (LED) e EAR (earphone) jack 0 Display r Remote
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Names of parts Names of parts Display 4 [Home] screen TIP 1 • While the voice recorder is in stop 4 mode, you can check the current date and time by pressing the F1 (TIME) 2 5 button on the [Home] screen. If the 6 current date/time is set incorrectly, see 3 “Setting the date/time [Time & Date]” (☞ P.71) 7 1 [Music] mode (☞ P.36) 2 [Podcast] mode (☞ P.36) 3 [Scheduler] mode (☞ P.49) 4 Cursor 5 [Menu] mode (☞ P.55) 6 [Recorder] mode (☞ P.28) 7 Mode currently selected EN 5
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Names of parts Names of parts Display 4 [Recorder] mode Folder list display File list display File display 1234 5 6 1234 5 6 1234 5 6 9 7 7 ! & * @ 8 9 ( # ) $ % ^ 0 0 0 [ ]: Playback (☞ P.36) 1 Recording media (☞ P.71) [ ]: Fast forward (☞ P.38) [ ]: Internal memory [ ]: Fast rewind (☞ P.38) [ ]: SD card [ ]: Fast playback (☞ P.40) 2 Speaker (☞ P.70) [ ]: Slow playback (☞ P.40) 3 Timer Rec (☞ P.76) # Playback speed (☞ P.40), 4 Alarm (☞ P.52) Voice Detect (☞ P.79), 5 Wi-Fi (☞ P.74) Voice P
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Names of parts Names of parts Display 4 [Music] mode Folder list display File list display File display 1234 5 6 1234 5 6 1234 5 6 7 7 9 ! & @ * 8 9 # ( ) $ % ^ 0 0 0 1 Recording media (☞ P.71) [ ]: Fast rewind (☞ P.38) [ ]: Fast playback (☞ P.40) [ ]: Internal memory [ ]: Slow playback (☞ P.40) [ ]: SD card # Playback speed (☞ P.40) 2 Speaker (☞ P.70) $ Index (Temp) mark (☞ P.44) 3 Timer Rec (☞ P.76) % Title, Artist, Album 4 Alarm (☞ P.52) ^ Indicator display area (☞ P.8) 5 Wi-Fi (☞ P.74) & Cur
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Names of parts Names of parts Display 4 [Podcast] mode Meanings of indicators shown in indicator 1234 5 6 display area (same for all modes) 7 [ ]: Rec Level 8 $ [ ]: Low Cut Filter % 9 [ ]: Zoom Mic 0 ^ [ ]: Noise Cancel & ! [ ]: Voice Balancer [ ][ ][ ]: Playback range @ [ ]: Repeat # * 0 Playback speed (☞ P.40) 1 Recording media (☞ P.71) ! Index (Temp) mark (☞ P.44) [ ]: Internal memory @ Title, radio station, name of [ ]: SD card program 2 Speaker (☞ P.70) # Indicator display area 3 Ti
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Names of parts Names of parts Display 4 [Scheduler] mode Calendar Screen 1234 5 6 7 8 9 @ # 0 ! $ 1 Recording media (☞ P.71) [ ]: Internal memory [ ]: SD card 2 Speaker (☞ P.70) 3 Timer Rec (☞ P.76) 4 Alarm (☞ P.52) 5 Wi-Fi (☞ P.74) 6 Battery (☞ P.16) 7 Title 8 Year and month of the calendar being displayed 9 Calendar (☞ P.45, P.49) 0 Selected date ! Number of registered items and setting details for the selected day (Memos: 3 Alarms: 1) @ Current date # Voice memo/alarm already EN register
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Setup Getting started Setup 1 After unpacking the voice recorder, follow the steps below to have it ready for use. Inser t the battery Step 1 3 Charge the recorder Step 2 3 Turn the power ON Step 3 3 Setting the date/time Step 4 Set the voice recorder’s clock for use with file management. 3 Setting the voice guidance Step 5 Remove the screen protector on the display. EN 10
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Setup Setup Inserting the battery Before using the voice recorder, remove the battery from the bag and insert it in the battery 1 compartment. 1 To open the battery cover, slide the battery cover lock release lever in the direction of the arrow. As shown, set the battery pack so that it tucks under the protruding section of the recorder. 3 Slide the battery cover until it is 2 With the label on the back facing completely closed. up, align the terminals on the recorder and the batter
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Setup Setup Charging the battery by connecting to an AC adapter with a USB connection (model A514) 1 The battery can be recharged by connecting the recorder to the provided AC adapter (A514). It is recommended to use the AC adapter when using the recorder for a long period of time, such as for long recordings. 3 While the recorder is in stop NOTE mode or the recorder’s power is • Lithium-ion batteries are OFF, connect the USB connection self-discharging. Be sure to charge the cable to
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Setup Setup Charging the battery by connecting Charging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connector to an AC adapter with a USB 1 connection (model A514) NOTE 5 Press the `OK button to start • Before connecting the USB connector, charging. release HOLD mode (☞ P.21). 6 Charging has finished when the 1 Start the PC. battery indicator changes to [ ]. 2 C onnect the USB connection cable to the USB port on the PC. Charging time: About 3 hours* * Approximate time needed to fully
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Setup Setup Charging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connector 1 4 P r ess the 2 or 3 button to select NOTE [PC]. • The power of PC must be ON to charge the battery using the USB connector. You cannot charge the battery when the power of PC is OFF, or the PC is in standby, sleep or auto power OFF mode. • Do not use a USB hub when charging the battery by connecting to the PC. *1 *2 • When [ ] or [ ] is displayed the battery cannot be charged. Charge the 5 Press the `OK but
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Setup Setup T urn the power ON Setting the date/time 1 1 While the voice recorder is turned 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to off, slide the POWER/HOLD switch select the item to set. in the direction of the arrow. 2 P r ess the 2 or 3 button to change the number. POWER/HOLD switch NOTE • To change the setting of another item, press the 9 or 0 button to move • Always charge a rechargeable battery the blinking cursor, then press the 2 before using it for the first time or 3 button to c
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Setup/Batteries Setup Ba tteries Rechargeable batteries Setting the voice guidance Read the information below carefully when using a lithium-ion rechargeable battery This feature gives voice announcements of 1 (Li-50B). recorder operating conditions. 4 Discharging 1 Press the 2 or 3 button to select Rechargeable batteries discharge naturally [On] or [Off]. when not in use. Be sure to charge the battery before use. 4 Operating temperature Rechargeable batteries are chemical-based product
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Batteries Batteries • Always dispose rechargeable batteries Ba tter y indic a t or in the legally prescribed manner. Before As the battery loses its remaining charge, the disposing rechargeable batteries that are not fully discharged, take steps to battery indicator on the display changes as 1 prevent shorting such as insulating follows: their terminals with tape. • Always turn power off before replacing the battery. Files may be damaged if the battery is removed while the voice • [ ]
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Inserting/removing an SD card Inser ting/removing an SD card The voice recorder has its own internal memory, and also supports standard SD cards (SD, SDHC, and SDXC) sold separately. 1 Inserting an SD card 1 3 While the voice recorder is in stop Close the card cover. mode, open the card cover. • When you insert an SD card, the recording media selection screen will appear. 4 To record onto the SD card, press the 2 or 3 button and select [Yes]. 2 Insert an SD card, making sure it is
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Inserting/removing an SD card Inserting/removing an SD card Inserting an SD card Remo ving an SD card NOTE 1 1 While the voice recorder is in stop mode, open the card cover. • The voice recorder may not be able to recognize an SD card formatted 2 Release the SD card by pressing (initialized) for a PC or other device. it inward, then letting it slowly Before using an SD card, always initialize it on the voice recorder return. (☞ P.88). SD c ards You cannot perform recording or erasing
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Inserting/removing an SD card Inserting/removing an SD card Removing an SD card 1 NOTE • SD cards may pop out forcefully on removal if you flick or release your finger too quickly after pressing the SD card in. • Depending on the card’s manufacturer and type, some SD cards, SDHC cards, and SDXC cards may not be fully compatible with the voice recorder and not be recognized properly. • For SD card compatibility under Olympus verification, please contact our customer support at: http://
