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1. 00 43 4 Menu Setting Menu setting method cssscsssscsssees 44 File WV MM sseranisnnessiteneioni 46 E Rec Ment scssccsecsssossossnsesssssssacensensees 47 EA Pay Meti cieren 50 LCD Sound Menu sssssssssssssssssssssssssssss 53 E Device Menu ssssssssesssssssesssssssssseresssssssss 54 Rearranging files Replace sssssessee 56 Moving Copying Files File Move Copy For DM 550 isisisi tisini 57 Splitting Files File Divide For DM 550 59 Timer Recording Timer ReC ecsseessee 60 Setting the Recording Scene Rec Scene 62 Alarm Playback Function Alarm 64 Setting the Playback scene Play Scene 66 Guidance Voice Guide cseseesseesecseeeees 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 scesssssssseeees 73 Operating EnvironMeNnt cccccccessees 74 Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority cseeees 75 Installing Software ccscsscscsrsseeees 76 Uninstalling Software sccccsssessees 78 Using Online Help cccssscssscsssceeees 79 Connecting to Your PC ccsccsssssseeees 80 Connecting tO your PC eeseesseestecneeneenee 80 Disconnecting from your PC cssssesseecssees 81 Running Olympus Sonority 0e0e 82 Window Names Olympus Sonor
2. e The recorder is recognized as a Removable Disk 1 dkejd elpayw smopuim buisp E 99 1 kejd eIpaw smopulp Buisp S 100 Click on the upper right corner and set the synchronization options e Click on the Create folder hierarchy on device to check If you uncheck and syncronize the file it will be transfered under the folder Home and the file will not be indicated 1 2 e The folder with artist name or album name is automatically created This will make you find the file you want to listen to more easily 1 If Create folder hierarchy on device is checked by default click to uncheck the box once and click it again to check 2 After the synchronous transfer to the recorder a file named WMPInfo xml is created If you delete this file the 1 may need to be set again Gi Click Start Sync e The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to the recorder is displayed in Item on Device Using Windows Media Player Removable Disk Q Title Size v 10 Track 10 Ready to synchronize 1 26 MB 10 Item s Total Time 37 03 12 99 MB Obytes 124 93 MB 124 57 MB free space ORR Synchronize Quality x Set synchronization options For this device SS Automatic synchronization Device name Removable Disk Q Create folder hierarch
3. 4 Press the or button to select from One Time Everyday and Every Press the or button to select a preset number Week Press the l button to show the One Time Records only once at the Day and the Time set for the preset specified time number the cursor is pointing at Everyday Records every day at the specified time Every Week Make a recording at a set time ona specified day of the week ey Select Every Week and press the OK button io to move to the selection of Day Press the or button to select a day of the week 2 Press the OK button to exit Day selection gm i ee se Time setting 4 Press the PP or F button to select Hour and Minute in the Start Time and Hour and Minute in the Stop Time 2 Press the or button to set 3 Press the OK button to exit Time selection Rec Mode setting Regardless of the regular Rec Mode P 47 timer recording will start in a set recording mode 1 Press the or button to select a recording mode 2 Press the OK or BI button 3 Press the or button to select a recording rate 4 Press the OK button to exit Recording mode selection poyjow Guijjzas nuay fl Folder setting 4 Press the or button to select the destination to save to Memory For DM 550 2 Press the OK or PPI button to move to the Folder setting 3 Press the or butto
4. 105 saun buisp S 106 Copying voice file to the CD Using iTunes 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 CD R RW drive and start iTunes Select the desired playlist and put a check mark on the voice files to copy to the CD R RW Click Burn Disc To set the CD format for copying voice files to CD R RW and click Burn Disc When Audio CD is 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 MP3 CD is selected Copying in MP3 format When Data CD is selected Copying files with the format to be recorded iTunes File Edit Controls View Store Advanced Window _ Help 800 iTunes i aN a4 gt gt O im Qr J usraay b Time Artist Album Genre Rating J Musi O o H Movi TV Shows A Podcas Oy Radio E itunes Store aan iTunes Store x 2 o Burn Disc MO N LIBRARY M Radio DM550014 DM550018 iTunes File Edit Controls View Store Advanced Window _Help alala iTunes CD Burner MATSHITA DVD R UJ 85 Preferred Speed Maximum Possible F Disc Format Audio CD Gap Between Songs 2 seconds Use Sound Check C Include CD Text
5. English Voice Guide ON OFF On Speed Speed3 Volume Volume3 Intro Play Off Gi Device Menu Memory Select Built in Memory Power Save 10minutes Folder Name USB Settings USB Connect USB Class Initial setting PC Storage Class Refer to Formatting the recorder Format P 71 Memory Info The recordable capacity remaining and overall capacity of the recording media can be seen from the menu screen e When no microSD card is inserted only information for the built in memory will seen e 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 domain area for the microSD card is added in as well Owing to this the remaining capacity will be displayed as less than the card s specified capacity yet this is not abnormal Menu setting method System Info You can check the recorder s information on the menu screen Model Model Name Version System version and Serial No Serial Number appears on the display poyjow Guijjzas nuay bal 55 poyjow Huijjas nusw 2 56 Rearranging files Replace You can move a file in a folder to change the order of playback First select the folder file for which you want to change the playback order The song order can be changed by u
6. H IME FO LER FO LER Proceed gt Each time you press this it opens the folder or file selected in the list display and proceeds down one level The list display screen can be operated by the gt l button Select the folder or file List display The folders and files recorded in this recorder are displayed Folder list display Second layer 09 10 30 ie ISPM om File list display a Album C 01 Title 02 Title Bt wma 03 Title C wma 04 Title D wma oe Title E wea d mH IME FO LER File display LUMA og eD TEMP s j 4 pue siapjoy ay Hu1z2 1 S 27 Huips0ay 8 28 About Recording Recording Before starting recording select a voice recording folder between to in the Recorder folder These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording for example Folder BI might be used to store private information while Folder might be dedicated to holding business information REC button STOP button a Select the recording folder t P 24 to P 27 How to change folders 1 Pressing the LIST button at the file display while stopped will return you to the next higher level Pressing the 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
7. Timer Recording Timer Rec t P 60 Rec Scene poyjow Guijjas nuay bal Refer to Setting the Recording Scene Rec Scene P 62 49 poyjow Huijjas nusw K 50 t Play Menu Noise Cancel If recorded audio is difficult to understand because of noisy surroundings adjust the Noise Cancel setting level High Low Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise will be reduced in the file when it s played back for better sound quality Off Disables this function e When Noise Cancel is set to Low or High Voice Filter EUPHONY and Play Speed functions will not function To use these functions set Noise Cancel to Off EUPHONY This recorder is equipped with EUPHONY MOBILE the latest in surround sound systems which combines bandwidth correction expansion technology and virtual acoustical source processing technology In addition to its natural expansive feel the recorder is equipped with the exceptional feature wherein listeners are less prone to developing an compressed or closed in feel or to growing tired over extended listening On top of this listeners are less prone to developing an oppressed or closed in feel or to growing tired over extended listening Level adjustments of the EUPHONY setting can be set to four stages according to preference Power This mode focuses more on lower sound registers Wide This mode has an even more expansive feel Me
8. ip Folder D Ee Folder E fej Music J Podcast Total of 8 files 4 Menu Bar The OS standard menu bar 2 Tool Bar Tool Bar to be used in the Browse Screen will be displayed 3 Playback Control Bar Used to play selected files in the File Display Area 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 displayed 6 File List Display Area Detailed information of the folders selected in the Main Treeview or Device Treeview and all voice files in the recorder will be displayed The Information Display Area Initial Setting will be displayed when the Olympus Sonority is started up and the basic information of the Olympus Sonority can be displayed updated and upgraded t P 84 A 140U0S sSndwiAjQ saweN mopuiM Ey 83 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 Podcast programs can also be carried out WD AS am Guide When the Olympus Sonority is started up for the first time Information Display Area will be display
9. Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder By using iTunes music files from music CDs can be converted ripped amp P 104 and music files that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easily transferred to the recorder t amp P 105 Window names L Movies E TV Shows 4 Podcasts 5 t9 Radio 6 7 STORE 5 iTunes Store PLAYLISTS S Party Shuffle 1 Features taskbar 2 Rewind button DM550001 0M550007 DM550008 0M550012 DM550013 g 0M550014 DM550018 Playback Pause button Fast Forward button 3 Volume slide Playlist addition button Time Artist 0 24 3 36 0 25 0 24 0 28 1 04 0 43 5 Shuffle button 6 Repeat button 7 Display change button Disc create button 9 Genius button Genius side button saunj buisn by 103 Using iTunes Copying music from CD 1 Insert the CD into the CD ROM drive and start iTunes Click iTunes Preferences Click Advanced tag Click Importing to set the file format and bit rate for copying music files to your PC and click OK e This recorder is compatible with music files in the MP3 and WAV formats 1 P 36 s Import Using Set the file format for copying music file from a CD Please select MP3 or WAV 4 e Setting 3 Set the bit rate for copying music file from a CD You can select a bit rate between 128 160 and 192 Put a check ma
10. Otherwise the recorder may not operate properly e Be sure to use the attached dedicated cable for the USB connection cable If any other company s cable is used it cause problems Also please do not connect this dedicated cable to any other company s product Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries Read the following descriptions carefully when you use the Ni MH rechargeable batteries Discharging The rechargeable batteries self discharge while this is not in use Be sure to charge them regularly before use Operating temperature The rechargeable batteries are chemical products The rechargeable batteries efficiency may fluctuate even when operating within the recommended temperature range This is an inherent nature of such products Recommended temperature range When operating appliance 0 C 42 C 32 F 107 6 F Charging 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F Storage for a long period 20 C 30 C 4 F 86 F Using the rechargeable batteries outside the above temperature range may result in declining efficiency and shorter battery life In order to prevent battery leakage or rust remove the rechargeable batteries from the products when you will not be using them for along time and store them separately EZE e 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 t
11. Up to 128 folders can be created under E E Each folder can store the Music folder including Music up to 999 files E E File Ss1 pP10 BY UO S JON 25 19p 0J BY UO Sa 0N 26 Notes on the folders About the folder for Podcast Contents A Podcast folder for saving 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 A list of files and folders within the folder will appear For Podcast please see P 107 First layer Podcast Program _ Program 0 Program 03 Each folder can store up to 999 files Up to 128 folders can be created under the Podcast folder including Podcast About the folder for Audible Contents Audible files can be redirected from the Audible website to the recorder using the Audible Manager P 112 or Windows Media Player When redirecting Audible files to this recorder using the Audible Manager an Audible folder for playing Audible files will automatically be created in the Music 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 Music folder just like for music files and the files
12. comes to the end of the last file in the folder End flashes for two seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start of the first file in the folder In All mode after playing the last file in the folder the recorder will start playing from the first file in the next folder When it comes to the end of the last file in the recorder End flashes for two seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start of the first file in the recorder Menu setting method Play Speed The playback speed of the file can be changed between 0 5 and 2 times speed Change the speed according to need such as listening to meeting content at a fast speed 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 it sounds natural 7 Select Slow Playback or Fast Playback Set the playback speed When Slow Playback is selected Speed at interval of 0 05 times can be selected between x0 50 and x0 95 When Fast Playback is selected Speed at interval of 0 05 times can be selected between x1 05 and x2 00 Change Playback Speed E Press the PLAY gt or OK button to start playback Press the PLAY gt button to switch pee speed Every time the PLAY gt button is pressed the playback speed will switch Even if playback is stopped the changed playback speed will be retained The next playb
13. moving or copying only the file that is being moved or copied is effective all other files will become not effective e Files which are locked will remain so even after they are moved or copied e DRM files cannot be moved or copied e Files cannot be moved or copied directly under the Recorder folder Menu setting method Splitting Files File Divide Press the button to select For DM 550 Start and then press the OK button PCM files recorded in this recorder can be lt Dividing will be displayed and split file splitting will start Splitting Files with large capacities and long is completed when File divide recording times can be split so that they are completed is displayed easier to manage and edit Ob see WNIVIZAN LM Wy Dividing button AMAL CL INSZL INST ANS INS OK button 1 Select the PCM file you want to split play or fast forward the file and stop at where you want to File divide split the file compl Eren Files with the recording mode of PCM48k or PCM44 1k are files recorded in the PCM format While file display appears select File Divide in the File Menu in the menu A 2 OCS S _OSOSSCO e Please refer to P 44 P 45 for details on e The file split cannot be done when the file list is displayed menu Settings Crt DH TTT The recorder cannot split files when the number of files in the folder exceeds 998 0872
14. them in Burn List on the right Click Burn menu again and select Audio CD or Data CD When Audio CD is selected e Afile 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 e Copying files with the format to be recorded Click Start Burn 1 dkejd elpaw smopuip buisp bay 101 1 kejd eIpay smopuip Husn S 102 Using Windows Media Player Windows Media Player 10 1 Insert the blank CD R RW into the CD R RW drive and start Windows Media Player From the Features taskbar click Burn menu e Click Burn as needed after clicking Edit Playlist menu e You can change the order of tracks by Drag amp Drop files Put a check mark on the voice files that you want to copy Select format of CD before clicking Start Burn When Audio CD is selected e 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 e Copying files with the format to be recorded Click Start Burn Notes m e Copying the music files with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portable device such as this recorder may be restricted e Refer to the online help of Windows Media Player for details Using iTunes Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over the
15. 10sec Skip 30sec Skip Imin Skip 5min Skip 10min Skip Menu setting method Forward Reverse Skip Playback E Press the PLAYP or OK button to start playback Press the BPI or k button The recorder will skip forward or reverse skip rewind a set space and start playing back e If there is an index mark temp mark or a cue closer than the skip space the recorder will forward skip reverse skip to that position Refer to Alarm Playback Function Alarm t P 64 Play Scene Refer to Setting the Playback scene Play Scene P 66 E LCD Sound Menu Backlight The display will remain lit for about 10 Initial setting seconds when a button on the recorder is pressed 1 Select Lighting Time or Brightness Set the lighting time Off Disables this function 5seconds 10seconds 30seconds 1minutes Enables the Backlight function Set the brightness High Low Sets the brightness of the backlight when lit Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from 01 to 12 You can set it so the LED indicator light does not turn on On LED light will be set Off Disables this function LED light will be cancelled Menu setting method The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors System sounds may be turned off Volume3 Increase the volume of beeps Volume2 Re
16. Omp3 CD Data CD or DVD Data discs include all files in the playlist discs may not play in some players x lt Importing Podcast Content CHAB You can either drag and drop the Podcast Program Icon to retrieve Podcast contents or search and retrieve it by registering 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 Drag and drop the Editor icon to the Podcast us Sonority registration icon Open a web browser and go to a Podcasting site cording Folder Drag the Podcast registration z Download Tray icon and drop it in the Podcast G Folder A folder in Olympus Sonority Ta aee lE Podcast registration icons differ depending on Podcasting sites c Folder Please check each Podcasting site for n Folder D details fee Folder E Program registration will complete When a program is registered a list of broadcasting content provided by the program will appear in the Podcast folder s list view By default the latest content at the time of registration will be automatically downloaded Note e About the file format which can be played back with the recorder refer to P 36 Podcast Tray ME Channel Guide i he Podcast Ua U0 se gt pog Huljioduy 107 U3 U0 se gt pog Huljzodul S 108 Importing Podcast Content Update a pr
17. apply special Bar effects on The part where noise has been Selected parts will become grey in reduced will start to play the waveform display Upload Voice Files to the Recorder Olympus Sonority has a feature to enable you to upload files from your PC to the recorder 1 Select the folder e Select the folder that contains the voice file to upload from the Main Tree View Select the voice file e Select the file you want to transmit from the File List Display Area Select the folder to upload e From the Device menu select Upload Selected Files or click the Upload icon Once the folder list box where the file is to be uploaded is displayed select the folder from which the file is to be uploaded Upload the voice file e Click OK to upload the voice file to the recorder Upload complete e Once the transmission screen closes and the record indicator light on the recorder is OFF upload is completed You can also transmit a file by selecting the file you want to transmit from the File List 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 Notes e NEVER disconnect the USB while the record indicator light is flashing If you do the data will be destroyed e When the same file name already exists in the folder on the recorder the new file is saved with another file name onl
18. as the last file in the selected folder Press the REC button to start recording The recording indicator light glows and will appear on the display Turn the microphone in the direction of the source to be recorded a Recording mode Remaining memory bar indicator Elapsed recording time Remaining recording time Level meter change according to the recording level and recording function settings Otxo 02723 E E O10 S6s T a 1gs i gh Rec Mode cannot be changed in the recording standby mode or while recording Configure this while the recorder is stopped 1 P 47 Press the STOPE button to stop recording W will appear on the display File length a Oercs OoOwOO0s 114045 OS 00 30 i ShPH hd HOWE INDEX EZE e When a microSD card is inserted in the recorder be sure to confirm the recording media as either Built in Memory or microSD Card so that there is no mistake t P 54 Ifyou select a folder other than fy through and press the REC button a Cannot record in this folder message will flash Select a folder from fy through and start recording again e To ensure recording from the beginning Start speaking after you see the recording indicator light on e When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds the recording indicator light starts flashing When the recording time is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds th
19. be supplied from the USB cable e Refer to the user s manual for your PC regarding the USB port on your PC e Be sure that you connect the USB cable either directly to the USB port on your PC e Be sure to push the cable connector all the way in Otherwise the recorder may not operate properly e Cancel Hold mode Jd Ano 03 uly29uUU0 a 81 Ayisouos sndwikjg buruuny R 82 Running Olympus Sonority By connecting the recorder to your PC you can automatically start the application Disabling automatic start E Right click on the L of the taskbar on the lower right of the screen and select Setting The application which enables setting will be displayed by dialog Click the of the Olympus Sonority The check mark on Olympus Sonority disappears For automatic start select and click Olympus Sonority to reinstate again 1 Start Windows Click the Start button select AIl Programs then Olympus Sonority Information display area will appear After start up a j icon will be displayed in task bar in the bottom right of the screen Disabling automatic start 1 From the menu bar click LS System Environment Setting iO The setting dialog box will appear Turn the automatic start up in the setting check box to OFF 1 From Finder double click Application Olympus Sonority gt Olympus Sonority When starting up for the first time the serial numbe
20. button Installation starts e Wait until process has been completed Once the installation has been completed AudibleManager starts up automatically U9 U0 ajqipny buipeoy S 112 AudibleManager Setup This program will install AudibleM anager software that makes it easy to download organize and listen to audio from audible com You will be ready to start listening in under 10 minutes Mobile Device If you already own an AudibleReady mobile device please select it from the choices below OLYMPUS DM 550 450 Destination Folder Setup will install AudibleM anager in the following folder C Program Files Audible Browse AudibleManager License Agreement LICENSE AGREEMENT a This is a legal agreement Agreement between you the party receiving a software product license and Audible Inc having offices at 65 Willowbrook Blvd Wayne N J 07470 Audible BY CLICKING YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT OR BY INSTALLING OR USING THE SOFTWARE YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU HAVE READ ALL OF THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT UNDERSTAND THEM AND AGREE TO BE LEGALLY BOUND BY THEM IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THE TERMS OF THIS AGREEMENT YOU MAY NOT INSTALL OR USE THE SOFTWARE As used in this Agreement Software means the Audible software product s accompanying this Agreement including the associated user documentation and any patches fixes updates upgrades and revised
21. can record in the linear PCM format For DM 550 High resolution recording at a high sampling rate and high bit rate equivalent or superior to that of a music CD is possible Moreover it also supports the MP3 and WMA formats 1 Select the recording format PCM This is an uncompressed audio format which is used for music CDs and the like MP3 MPEG is the international standard established by a working group of the ISO International Organization for Standardization WMA This is an audio compression encoding method that was developed by the Microsoft Corporation in the US Menu setting method Select the recording rate PCM 48kHz 16bit or 44 1kHz 16bit MP3 320kbps to 128kbps WMA ST XQ ST HQ ST SP HQ SP LP e To record a meeting and lecture clearly set other than LP in Rec Rate e When the external monaural microphone is used while Rec Mode is set to a stereo recording mode it enables recording only with the L channel microphone Set the method for adjusting the recording level Rec Level For DM 550 You can set the device to automatically or manually adjust the recording level 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 Adjust the recording level Press the PPI or l button while the recorde
22. company name and serial number which is listed on the separate sheet Click Next after entering 8 Select Setup Type The installation destination can be changed Click Next if you do not want to change Select Custom if you want to change 9 Start Installation Click Install to start installing Do not carry out other operations before the installation is completed and the Complete screen is displayed 10 Installation Complete When the installation is completed the completed Install Shield screen will be displayed 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 1 Insert Olympus Sonority into the CD ROM drive Proceed to step 3 when the content of CD ROM is displayed and go to step 2 and 3 when nothing is displayed Opening contents in the CD ROM with Finder Double click setup in the CD ROM When the Olympus Sonority launch screen is displayed click the desired language to select it When Olympus Sonority Setup is clicked the Installer Opening screen will start up Follow the Installer Wizard instructions Gi Confirm your acceptance of the terms of the Licensing Agreement You must accept the terms of the Licensing Agreement to install Olympus Sonority After checking the Agree box click Next Installing Software Changing the Installation Dest
23. e When in the menu screen during recording or playback pressing the F2 button will allow you to return to the playback screen without interrupting recording or playback Notes e The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation when a selected item is not applied e When entering menu settings during recording or playback the menu settings will be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with no buttons being pressed Menu setting method E Setting menu during recording Function Setting MicSense Rec Level Zoom Mic Low Cut Filter To menu item options VCVA Backlight LED E Setting menu during playback Function Setting Property Noise Cancel EUPHONY Voice Filter PlayMode To menu item options Play Speed Skip Space Backlight LED poyjow Guijjzas nuay 45 poyjow Huljjas nusw a AG File Menu Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased Locked files are not erased when you select to erase all files from a folder amp P 42 On Locks the file and prevents it from being erased Off Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased Replace Refer to Rearranging files Replace P 56 File Move Copy For DM 550 Refer to Moving Copying Files File Move Copy amp P 57 File Divide For DM 550 Refer to Splitting Files File Divide P 59 Menu setting method File and folder in
24. in the Olympus Sonority to easily process voice data In the Waveform Editing Mode you can also delete unnecessary parts paste and re save the data 1 From the Browse screen select Click on any waveform display the file you want to edit select part File gt Edit e Selected waveforms in the waveform The waveform editing screen will display will become grey a the waveform will be aay Paste from the Edit enu Drag and select the waveform The waveforms that were cut you want to delete previously will be inserted in the part Selected parts will become grey in selected Me Waveronncalsplay FJ click the Write Track Zone Select Cut from the Edit Menu e The Save dialog box will appear The selected waveforms will be deleted Using the One touch effect Function CHT CD 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 1 From the Browse screen select Press the noise reduction the file you want to edit select adjustment button File gt Edit Noise will be removed from the The waveform editing screen will selected part appear and the waveform will be Click the start location of the displayed selected part and press the FP Drag and select the waveform button on the Playback Control part you want to
25. is in use or if operations are being performed at the scheduled time the Alarm Playback function will not be available e 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 any button and stops playing when you press the STOPE button If the selected file is moved erased or the microSD card removed file playback will not be performed and only the alarm will sound e If the starting times for timer recording and alarm playback are set for the same time timer recording will have priority e If the recorder is formatted P 71 alarm data will also be erased so you won t be able to set an alarm When the data has been erased by accident connect to PC and copy the alarm sound data to the recorder by using supplied Olympus Sonority P 90 Menu setting method Setting the Playback scene Play Scene Voice files recorded in the recorder and music files downloaded from the PC can be saved in the playback settings of your choice to suit the different sound qualities and playback methods STOP button F2 button button P amp P I lt button OK button 1 Select Play Scene from the menu in Play Menu Please refer to P 44 P 45 for details on menu settings av Wenu Lgi Flay Mode EJ Press the or button to select the item to set Menu
26. is stopped the recorder returns to the beginning of the file and then stops If the a lt button is still held down the recorder moves back to the end of the previous file and continues fast rewinding e When the K lt button is held down during playback and the recorder reaches the beginning of the file the recorder starts playback from the beginning of that file If the k button is kept pressed while the recorder is stopped at the start of the top file the recorder will fast rewind starting from the end of the last file A9P10OI9Y OY YIM JU9 UN o qipny Kofuj 7 117 as 1 p102 4 BY YIM 3Ua U0 ayqipny Aofuy 118 Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder File Skip and Section Skip Press the Pl button while the recorder is stopped The recorder skips to a playback position or the starting position of a section whichever is closer in the file and stops After a stop position if there is no playback position or a starting position of a section the recorder will skip to a playback position in the next file and stop Press the k lt button when the recorder has stopped at the beginning of a file The recorder skips to the Playback Position of the previous file and then stops Press the k button if the recorder has not stopped at the beginning of a file The recorder skips to a playback position or the starting position of a section whichever is closer in the file and stops Press the l button during
27. may be provided with DRM Digital Right Management for copyright protection DRM limits the file to copy or distribute music files that are converted ripped from a music CD or downloaded from music distribution services To transfer a WMA file with DRM to the recorder you need to use appropriate methods such as Windows Media Player Copying the music files with DRM purchased from online music distribution service to a portable device such as this recorder may be restricted Note e This recorder is compatible with Microsoft Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10 1 kejd V p w smopurm buisp a 95 1 kejd eipay smopul Buisp S 96 Window names Windows Media Player 11 1 Features taskbar 2 Seek slider 3 Shuffle button 4 Repeat button 5 Stop button 6 Previous button 7 Play button Next button 9 Mute button Volume slider Using Windows Media Player Windows Media Player 10 08 Track amp 09 Track 9 10 Track 10 1 Features taskbar 2 Quick Access Panel button 3 Seek slider 4 Rewind button 5 Play button 6 Stop button 7 Previous button Next button 9 Mute button 40 Volume slide 41 Shuffle Repeat button 2 Fast Forward button Copying music from CD 1 Insert CD into the CD ROM drive and start Windows Media Player From the Features taskbar click Rip menu e After clicking Rip menu click View Album Info for Windows Media Player 10 as
28. music files copied illegally No file No files were found in the folder There was an error while formatting the recorder s memory Memory Full No File Format Error Formatting error Can t make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file The file for management cannot be created due to a shortage of capacity for remaining memory The management file cannot be created Erase locked Hia to delete a locked Unlock the file amp P 46 Select a folder from FN through to f and try recording again P 24 P 27 Erase index marks that are no longer required P39 Erase Tempmarks that are no longer required P 39 Erase unnecessary files P 42 This is a malfunction so go to the store where you purchased the recorder or an Olympus service station for repair t P 127 Remove the microSD card then put it again 1 P 22 to P 23 Erase the file P 42 Erase unnecessary files c P 42 Select another folder t P 24 to P 27 Reformat the memory P 71 Connect the recorder to a computer and delete any unnecessary files Cannot play this file Please Select The File Same folder Can t be moved copied Some files Can t be moved copied This file can t be divided Alarm message list Troubleshooting Please confirm the file Incompatible format that can be played on this recorder a Pl
29. of the product name Ifa microSD card is inserted Removable Disc will be displayed Macintosh When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on the desktop If a microSD card is inserted Untitled will be displayed Notes e Be sure to use the included dedicated 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 e When connecting the recorder through an USB hub the operation may become unstable In such cases refrain from using a USB hub Disconnecting from your PC E click Jon the task bar located at the lower right corner of the screen Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Drives Q 5 Confirm that the recorder display lamp is gone before disconnecting the USB cable 1 Move the drive icon for this recorder that is appear on the desktop to the garbage bin by Drag amp Dropit Confirm that the recorder display lamp is gone before disconnecting the USB cable SMe i ita Connecting to Your PC Nores e NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the recording indicator light is flashing If you do the data will be destroyed e When the recorder is connected to a PC the power will
30. 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 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 amp P 47 In addition when connected to an external device the recorder can encode incoming analog audio signals without a PC P 32 Supports high capacity recording media Besides the 4GB DM 550 or 2GB DM 450 built in memory you can also record ontoa commercially available microSD card P 22 Check the OLYMPUS website regarding microSD cards which are confirmed operation with this recorder 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 It has a built in Variable Control Voice Actuator VCVA function t P 48 The Low Cut Filter minimizes air conditioner noise and other similar noises while recording t P 48 The recording level can be adjusted automatically or manually For DM 550 P 47 A Noise Cancel function P 50 and a Voice Filter function c P 50 cut noise and enable clear audio playback For WMA format recording you can select one of 6 recording mo
31. that the batteries will not run out while processing 1 Unplugging the AC Adapter while processing 2 Removing the batteries while processing 3 Remove the microSD card ard during processing when microSD Card is being used as the recording media Performing any of these operations may damage the data e Never format the recorder from a PC e Once the recorder is formatted the music files with DRM may not be transferred to the recorder again e When the recorder is formatted all the saved data including locked files and read only files are erased e After formatting recorded voice file names may start from 0001 e When returning the settings for the functions to their initial settings use Reset Settings P 54 e Formatting on the recorder will be Quick Format If you format the microSD card information of file management is refreshed and the data inside the microSD card is not deleted completely When handing over and disposing the microSD card be careful about the data leakage from the microSD card We recommend the microSD card to be destroyed when you dispose the microSD card 1 P 22 e If the recorder is formatted when the data has been erased by accident connect to PC and copy the guidance data to the recorder by using supplied Olympus Sonority amp P 90 Using the Recorder on Your PC Saving Files in Your PC By being connected to a PC the recorder e Folder direct
32. the microphone at the earphones lower the volume on the recording monitor and so on The maximum number of marks has marks tempmarks The file is locked Unlock the file P 46 Tha filets read out Unlock the file or cancel the read only y setting of the file on the PC a E Contains batteries other than the Please insert the chargeable batteries g Ni MH rechargeable battery provided Press and hold the STOPE button and STOPE button is not pressed connect to the PC and AC Adapter 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 USB connecting AC adapter A514 DC5V AC Adapter for USB connection 2 channel microphone omni directional ME3O0W Two ME30 monaural microphones come in a set with a miniature tripod and a connection adapter These are highly sensitive omni directional microphones supported by plug in power which are well suited to recording musical performances Compact Gun Microphone unidirectional ME31 The directional microphones useful for recordings such as outdoor recording of wild birds singing The metal cut body provides a sturdiness to the high rigidity Highly sensitive noise cancellation monaural microphone unidirectional ME52W This microphoneis used to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise Tie clip mic
33. the product name Copy the data Disconnect the recorder from the PC P 81 Fa 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 desktop Double click the product name icon on the desktop Copy the data Disconnect the recorder from the PC c P 81 Note e While transmitting data Busy is displayed and the recording indicator light flashes NEVER disconnect the USB while the recording indicator light is flashing If you do the data will be destroyed Jd 24 Jo Asowaw jeusa x se Huish by 119 sij abessaw wey A 120 Other Information Alarm message list Replace with new batter Message Meaning Explanation Action Battery Low Low battery power Battery power is getting low ies amp P 14 File Protected Recording has been attempted with a Music or Podcast folder Cannot record in this folder Not an audio recording folder The file is full of index Index Full Index full marks maximum of 16 marks The file is full of Temp Temp Mark Full Tempmark full marks maximum of 16 marks The folder is full of files Folder Full Folder full maximum of 999 files Memory Error Error in the memory Error in the memory Card Error Error in the memory micra Pears Not recognized correctly Licence Mismatch Illegally copied file ane
34. turned off Power save mode If the recorder is on and stops for 10 minutes or longer default the display shuts off and it goes into power save mode You can set the time to enter power save mode from among 5minutes 10minutes 30minutes 1hour and Off P 54 To exit power save press any button 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 flashes for 2 seconds but it will be disabled This feature is useful when will not operate the recorder the aes has to be spleen a bag If HOLD is applied during playback i on recording operation is disabled with accident during recording the playback recording state unchanged When playback has ended and the fi recording has ended due to the remaining memory being used up it will stop Slide the POWER HOLD switch to the e This recorder can be effectively operated HOLD position via the connected exclusive remote control set RS30W optional even when it is in HOLD mode d10H 4 POWER L HOLD e After Hold appears on the display the recorder is set to HOLD mode Exit HOLD mode Slide the POWER HOLD switch to the A position Q O I a W O oO N 19 3 ep pue aii 6ul33a5 a Setting time and date Time amp Date If you set the time and date beforeha
35. upload is completed Connect the recorder to a PC For how to connect to a computer see Connecting to your PC P 80 Start Olympus Sonority If the recorder does not have voice guide data the File Transfer dialog will appear 4 A voice guide data If you click the OK button in the File Transfer dialog it will start copying voice guide data and a window indicating copying progress will appear EZE e The alarm sound P 64 the Starting tune that plays when the recorder is starting up and the Closing tune that plays when the recorder is turning off P 18 will be copied together with the guidance data e NEVER disconnect the USB while the record indicator light is flashing If you do the data will be destroyed Transfer Voice Guidance Files Transfers Voice Guidance files to be used by the recorder Please select the desired lanquage From the following list and click OK to transfer English v Cancel Language Copying ml Transferring audio help files 35 Seconds Remaining USB Microphone USB Speaker It is possible to use the recorder as a USB microphone or speaker with the Olympus Sonority to insert add overwrite recordings onto voice files downloaded onto a computer or to save new recordings directly onto a computer In addition it is also possible to operate the Olympus Sonority using buttons on the recorder In order to use this r
36. 2 Locked files cannot be split File divide After a file has been split the original file will be renamed File name_1 WAV and the new file will be named File name __ 2 WAV e Ifa file has an extremely short recording time it may not be split even if it is a PCM file e Do not remove the batteries during moving or copying This may damage the data poyjow Guijjzas nuay 59 poy w buijjas nuay a 60 Menu setting method Timer Recording Timer Rec Press the OK button Timer recording is the function to execute a Press the or button to select recording ata set time You can program up to the item to set three desired settings Preset 1 3 On Off Day Time Rec Mode Folder and Mic Sense Finch Day Time Rec Mode ahd STOP button F2 button e Select items you want to set from button among On Off Day Time Rec Pilad button Mode Folder and Mic Sense oKbuet e Select Finish to complete the che setting and return to the preset number selection display in Step 2 EJ Select Timer Rec from the menu Press the OK or gt l button to in Rec Menu move to the respective setting Please refer to P 44 P 45 for details on menu settings On Off setting 4 Press the or button to select between On and Off On Setting will be applied Off Setting will not be applied 2 Press the OK button to exit On Off selection Day setting
37. 20 2009 Gc Folder C Folder D fe Folder E EEE Podcast Tray Status Title E CNN News Update CNN News Update 5 20 2 CNN News Update 5 20 2 CNN News Update 5 20 2 CNN News Update 5 19 2 CNN News Update 5 19 2 h J x amp Seisesrecoeeeass 00 00 00 voi D mUe a 00 0 3 59 50 200 KU ane lene eae tn aay oO a omme aeee e O FULL ie E as CT MMIMMMMMHi nm oe e 4a 2 Browser Editor Q Olympus Sonority Status Title Release date Length Description Qi Recording Folde E CNN News Update 5 The latest ne Download Tray CNN News Update 5 20 2009 00 03 58 gt GA Folder A CNN News Update 5 20 2009 GB Folder 8 NN News Update 5 20 fic Folder C Go Folder D Ge Folder E Podcast 3 Channel Guide S Go fal Message U3 U0 se gt pog urodu by 109 U3 U0 se gt pog Huljzodul E 110 Transfer Content to the Recorder Importing Podcast Content In the default setting the content automatically transferred into the Podcast folder on the recorder when the recorder connects to a computer This setting can be changed by selecting Tools under Options and by selecting the Podcast tab displayed on the Option dialog box See the Online 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
38. 4 STOP button q w TSS SS F2 button button P I lt button OK button 1 Select the folder where the file you want to move or copy is saved Select File Move Copy from the menu on the File Menu Please refer to P 44 P 45 for details on menu settings Press the or button to select the position to move or copy the file to copy gt memory mowe gt micros copy gt microsD Menu setting method move gt memory Move a file in the built in memory or microSD card to another folder within the built in memory copy gt memory Copy a file in the built in memory or microSD card to another folder within the built in memory move gt microSD Move a file in the built in memory or microSD card to another folder in the microSD card copy gt microSD Copy a file in the built in memory or microSD card to another folder in the microSD card Press the OK or BP button Move will appear on the display Ifile Selected files All files poyjow Guijjzas nuay ah i ee se Press the or button to select the number of files to move or copy file Select only the specified file Selected files Select multiple files All files Select all files in the folder Fj Press the OK or PI button to move to the respective setting 57 poy w buljjas nuay K 58 When you select 1file 4 Press the or button to select the file you w
39. 5 MEn i has not yet been downloaded onto a TR ownload Tra computer Ga Folder A fg Folder B c Folder fib Folder D ar30 5 ie Folder E New Coleman dition Bino Olympus E 3 Dg Uarts Students B A Podcast Tray EH Channel Guide J Podcast a You Gave Us th Tim Wintor Shag DOOOOaM F aq r r n w Download the Content Importing Podcast Content By default if new content is found when a program is updated the latest content will be automatically downloaded This setting can be changed by selecting Tools then Options and going to the Options dialog s 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 functions are not available in Macintosh Use iTunes or other applications for these functions 1 Select the Podcast folder Click the Download button of the content you want to download e Content downloading will start The status is displayed by the percentage while contents are being downloaded Download will complete e Downloaded content can be played and transferred to the recorder 4 Browser te Editor Q Olympus Sonority Status Title E Recording Folder amp CNN News Update GJ Download Tray CNN News Update 5 20 2009 Release datt fa Folder A CNN News Update 5 20 2009 Ge Folder B CNN News Update 5
40. 50 20094 10 20 AM Setting time and date Time amp Date EEE If you press the OK button during the setup operation the recorder will save the items that were set to that point e After setup a message will sound saying that If the guidance 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 Changing the time and date While the recorder is during stop mode press and hold the STOP W button to display the Time amp Date and Remain If the current time and date is not correct set it using the procedure below STOP button F2 button button P I lt button OK button 1 Select Time amp Date from the menu in Device Menu Time amp Date will appear on the display For details on menu settings please refer to P 44 P 45 The hour will flash on the display indicating the start of the Time and Date setup process The following steps are the same as Step 1 through Step 3 of Setting time and date Time amp Date P 20 Device Menu ml Henory Select ft Power Save el Folder Name ElTine amp Date USE Settings Press the F2 or STOPI button to close the menu screen zep pue aii bul33a5 21 Inserting and Ejecting a microSD card The microSD indicated in the instruction Close the card cover securely manual refers to both microSD and microSD
41. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DM 550 DM 450 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 e M To ensure successful recordings we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use Register your product on www olympus consumer com register and get additional benefits from Olympus Introduction e 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 e 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 e 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 excluded Trademarks and registered trademarks e IBM and PC AT are the trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation e Microsoft Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation e Macintosh and iTunes are the trademarks of Apple Inc e mi
42. E Browser Editor B Q Olympus Sonority Release date Length E Recording Folder ompletely Burns 2009 05 20 J Download Tray Burns A Man s a Man for a T 2009 05 19 00 01 52 1 Wa Folder A Burns The Braw Wooer 2009 05 14 00 02 11 fe Folder B amp CNN News Update iG Folder c CNN News Update 5 20 2009 00 03 58 G5 Folder D CNN News Update 5 20 2009 00 03 59 EE Folder E CNN News Update 5 20 2009 00 03 59 2 jj Podcast Tray CNN News Update 5 19 2009 00 03 59 B channel Guide CNN News Update 5 19 2009 00 03 58 CNN News Update 5 19 2009 00 03 59 BJ Podcast Go oi Message Program Guide Functions CHAB OLYMPUS related podcast programs can be easily registered and new 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 e Information of programs registered online will be displayed Click the program you desire co from the program list 1 E Browser Q Olympus Sonority e Detailed information on the program Recording Folder Bi Download Tray will be displayed in the Program GA Folder A Details View ais ob Folder D Click Subscribe to register on ea the podcast Ca e Once the program is registered the content
43. E button PLAY gt button 6 Strap hole 7 Built in stereo microphone Display LCD panel Q button F2 SCENE button 41 PI button 2 LIST button 43 button ERASE button 45 kad button OK MENU button 47 F1 PODCAST button Built in 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 21 Card cover 2 USB connector 3 Battery cover Battery cover release button 5 POWER HOLD switch Display LCD panel Recorder Mode Display Screen Folder list display OF Recorder m EI Folder 4 fa Folder B H Folder C fa Folder 0 a Folder E Recording media indicator Current folder name Recorder status indicator Battery indicator Folder name Function guide indicator File list display ES Oe Folder E l TEETE THA DM SSO004 WHA DMS50005 HA Recording media indicator Current folder name Recorder status indicator Battery indicator O File name Function guide indicator Identification of parts File display m DME OOO e ae O856s 0 1 104540 EPEL ie SEPO paan EANA RAT NEE E AAAA EEEN DEEPER EEE ss eres eh Recording media indicator Current file name Recorder status indicator Battery indicator gt Play indicator Re
44. Editi adding a recording the Browsing and Ei editing of audio files Olympus Sonority he Index item Search by Key word 1 Open Online Help and click the e Matching keywords are located automatically Click keyword e An explanation of the topic is displayed Device Management Functions re Troubleshooting Appendix Index The Wavetorm Editi adding a recording the Browsing and Ei editing of audio files Olympus Sonority hi Denwscina Crenann Olympus Sonority Help aA A Z Automatic Starting Columns to Display Comment Customize Device EZE e For more information on menus and operations refer to Online Help You will be able to use Online Help after Olympus Sonority is installed djay aurjug Huisn by 79 Connecting to Your PC Connecting to your PC 1 Turn the recorder s power ON Connect the USB connection cable to the USB port of the PC Make sure that the recorder is stopped and then connect the USB cable to the connecting port on the bottom of this recorder Jd Ano 0 uly29uUU0 R 80 Remote Storage is displayed on recorder if the USB cable is connected When the recorder is using the USB connection setting it will not be connected to the PC when AC Adapter is selected Select PC in the USB connection setting P 69 Windows When you connect the recorder to a Windows and open My Computer it will be recognized by the drive name
45. HC This recorder can be used with commercially available microSD cards as well as the built in memory Inserting a microSD card 1 While the recorder is during stop mode open the card cover e When you insert the microSD card the recording media changeover display will appear When you are recording toa microSD card press the or button and select Yes Switch to micros Card Face the microSD card the correct way and insert it into the card slot as shown in the diagram pied qsos1w e Hur f3 pue Huljsasuy a Press the OK button to complete the setting micros Card selected Insert the microSD card keeping it straight The microSD card stops with a click when it is inserted all the way Inserting the microSD card the wrong A S way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the microSD e Itis possible to switch the recording media card to jam over to the built in memory amp P 54 If the microSD card is not inserted all e In some cases microSD card which have the way data may not be written to been formatted initialized by another the microSD card device such as a computer cannot be recognized Be sure to format them with 22 this recorder before using P 71 Inserting and Ejecting a microSD card Ejecting a microSD card Close the card cover securely 1 While the recorder is during stop mode open the card cover Push the microSD card inwa
46. Hz to 23 kHz 40 Hz to 21 kHz Overall frequency response 40 Hz to 20 kHz 40 Hz to 20 kHz 40 Hz to 19 kHz 40 Hz to 17 kHz Overall frequency response 40 Hz to 19 kHz 40 Hz to 16 kHz 40 Hz to 9 kHz 40 Hz to 13 kHz 40 Hz to 8 kHz 40 Hz to 3 kHz E Built in stereo microphone During recording mode DM 550 70 Hz to 20 kHz DM 450 100 Hz to 15 kHz e However when recording by the MP3 format or the WMA format the upper limit value of the frequency response depends on each recording mode see above diagram Specifications Guide to recording times E Linear PCM format Built in Built in memory memory 2 GB DM 450 4 GB DM 550 1GB 2GB 55h45min 1h 15min 2h 45min 6h A5min _ _1h 20min Recording microSD card mode 4GB 5h 30min 44 1 kHz E MP3 format Built in Built in memory memory 2 GB DM 4 0 4 GB DM 5 af ie 2e _ Recording microSD card mode 4GB E WMA format Recording o monet microSD card mode SDM 450 agpipm sso 16B 26B 4GB ST XQ 66h STHQ 133h ST SP 266h HO 266h SP 524h LP 1042h It is possible to record exceeding 2GB The recording will continue even if the volume of a single file exceeds 2 GB in the linear PCM format recording e The file is saved every 2 GB in separate files It will be treated as multiple files when playing back e When the recording exceeds 2 GB the number of fil
47. K button to start playing back from where it was stopped Press and hold the gt l button while playing a file When you release the Pl button the recorder will resume normal playback e Ifa temp mark P 38 or Playback Position is marked in the middle of the file the playback stops once at that position Playback e The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file Continue pressing the Pl button to proceed with the cue from the beginning of the next file Press and hold the K lt button while the recorder is stopped When you release the button the recorder stops but the Playback Position will not be updated Press the PLAY gt or OK button to start playing back from where it was stopped Press and hold the K lt button while playing a file When you release the kad button the recorder will resume normal playback e Ifa temp mark 1 P 38 or Playback Position is marked in the middle of the file the playback stops once at that position e The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of the file Continue pressing the k lt button to proceed with the review from the end of the previous file If the K lt button is kept pressed while the recorder is stopped at the start of the top file the recorder will fast rewind starting from the end of the last file Locating the Beginning of the File Press the gt l button during playback slow playback or fast playback The nex
48. OFF connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal on the bottom of this recorder while pressing the STOP E button Batt Charge mode will be displayed on the screen Charging will start when Charging appears in the display Power supply EZE e Charging will stop temporarily during recording playback or data transmission e The recorder cannot be charged when the PC is not turned on Also it may not be charged when the PC is not switched on or when it is in the standby hibernate or sleep mode e Do not charge the recorder with the USB hub connected If Cannot charge is displayed it means that a battery that cannot be charged is in the recorder Replace the batteries with supplied ones at once P 14 e Charging is completed when battery indication becomes to i charging time approximately 4 hours It shows the approximate time when charging the rechargeable battery fully from no remaining power at the room temperature The charging time will be changed depending on the remaining amount and the state of batteries e You cannot charge when WH 1 or W 2 blinks Charge the batteries at the temperature from 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F 1 WH When surrounding temperature is low 2 Ml When surrounding temperature is high e When using time becomes notably short even after the batteries are fully charged replace them with new ones e Be sure to push the USB connector all the way in
49. Optional to expand and improve its functions In addition in the Olympus Sonority Plus you can purchase a Music Editing Plug in to enjoy high quality effect editing To add a Music Editing Plug in you will need to upgrade the Olympus Sonority Plus Purchase and Upgrade To purchase Olympus Sonority Plus and to upgrade from Olympus Sonority is shown in the following procedures 1 Start the Olympus Sonority Please see P 82 for the starting method Select Purchase Olympus Sonority Plus in the Help Menu or click the amp 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 by mail Select Upgrade to Olympus Sonority Plus from the Help menu The Upgrade to Olympus Sonority Plus dialog will be displayed In the Upgrade to Olympus Sonority Plus dialog enter the Upgrade Key of your purchase and click the OK button When starting the application next time Olympus Sonority will be upgraded to Olympus Sonority Plus Upgrading to Olympus Sonority Plus Click the root of the Main Treeview Olympus Sonority in the Browse Screen to display the Information Screen You can confirm that the upgrade key is registered In addition when Version Information in the Help Menu is selected t
50. Q 58h LP 19h 58h E Ni MH Rechargeable batteries Built in stereo microphone speakers suono n ds S Recording mode Earphone Playback During recording During playback 126 Specifications Technical assistance and support Notes e The above values are strictly rough guides e Battery life is measured by Olympus It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the conditions of use Specifications and design are subject to change without notice Technical assistance and support The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only Technical Hotline Number in the U S and Canada 1 888 553 4448 User Support E mail address in the U S and Canada distec olympus com Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00 available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy Luxemburg Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe 49 180 567 1083 49 40 23773 4899 User Support E mail address in Europe dss support olympus europa com For customers in Europe CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety C health environment and customer protection This symbol crossed out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countrie
51. Select the folder or file you want to erase P 24 to P 27 In the File list display press the or button to select the file you want to erase In the File display press the l or lt q button to select a file While the recorder is during stop mode press the ERASE button Press the or button to select Erase in Folder or File Erase m i Ug 23 Erase in Folder GI ea xo Press the OK button Gi Press the button to select Start Ea a AU ea xo l File Erase arg rake Press the OK button The display changes to Erase and erasing will start Erase Done is displayed when the file is erased Al Eae Odescs Erase Y ZAZA ZAS IWS d a l AE UA U tan al Erase Done gt e The locked files and files set as read only cannot be erased P 46 e If an action is not selected within 8 seconds the recorder will return to stop status e It may take over 10 seconds to complete processing Never remove batteries during this time because data may be corrupted In addition replace the batteries with new ones in order to ensure that the batteries will not run out while processing Recorder folder fiq f as well as Music and Podcast folders cannot be deleted Partially erase a file For DM 550 Only a PCM file recorded in the recorder can be partially erased 1 Play the file you want to partial erase Forward a file to the p
52. ack will be at that speed Normal playback Playback at normal speed Slow playback Playback speed slows down and will appear on the display default at 0 75 times as fast Fast playback Playback speed becomes faster and will appear on the display default at 1 50 times as fast bal poyjow Guijjzas nuay 51 poyujow Huljjas nusw A 52 Restrictions on double speed playback Normal operation may not be available depending on the sampling frequency and the bit rate of the file to be played back In such a case reduce the speed of the fast playback e Asin normal playback mode you can stop playback cue a file or insert an index mark P 38 in slow playback and fast playback modes as well e The slow playback or fast playback is available even if either Voice Filter P 50 is set e The slow playback or fast playback is not available if either Noise Cancel P 50 or EUPHONY P 50 effect is set Skip Space This function enables you to skip forward or reverse skip rewind a file being played for a set period This function is convenient for quickly skipping to another playback position or repeatedly playing back short phrases 1 Select Forward Skip or Reverse Skip Set the skip space When Forward Skip is selected File Skip 10sec Skip 30sec Skip Imin Skip 5min Skip 10min Skip When Reverse Skip is selected File Skip 1sec Skip 5sec Skip
53. al length can be set The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre set time Playback settings of your choice can be saved to suit different sound qualities and playback methods You can listen to the first few seconds of a file by touching the cursor toa file within a folder yeqheld 35 ypeqheld 7 36 About music file In cases where the recorder is unable to playback music files that have been transferred to it check to make sure that the 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 Bit rate format frequency Wo 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 16 bit format MPEG1 Layer3 32 kHz 44 1 kHz MP3 48 kHz From 8 kbps up to format MPEG2 Layer3 320 kbps 16 kHz 22 05 kHz 24 kHz 8 kHz 11 kHz WMA 16 kHz 22 kHz From 5 kbps up to format 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 320 kbps 48 kHz e Variable bitrate MP3 files in which conversion bitrates can vary may not play properly For WAV files this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format WAV files other than these cannot be played back e This recorder is compatible with Microsoft Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10 Playback Bookmark mode The recorder has the bookmark mode in the contents file of the Podcast or Audible file which is transferred to the recorder When the r
54. al playback e If there is an index mark or temp mark in the middle of the file the recorder will stop at that location 1 P 38 e The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of the file Continue pressing the K lt button to proceed with the review from the end of the previous file Locating the beginning of the file While the recorder is during stop mode or playback mode press the gt l button e The recorder skips to the beginning of the next file While the recorder is during playback mode press the lt q button e The recorder skips to the beginning of the current file While the recorder is during stop mode press the Fa button e The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file If the recorder stop the midway of the file return to the beginning of the file While the recorder is during playback mode press the lt q button twice e The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file EZE e When you skip to the beginning of the file during playback the recorder will stop at the position of the index mark and temp mark The index mark and temp mark will be skipped when you perform the operation in stop mode amp P 38 e When Skip Space set to other than File Skip the recorder will skip forward reverse the specified time then will start playback P 52 Playback through earphone An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for liste
55. ant to move or copy 2 Press the OK button to select the file Proceed to Step 8 When you select Selected files 4 Press the or button to select the file you want to move or copy 2 Press the OK or BPI button to check the file s selected DMSO 0001 WHA st DMSO0002 WHA OM ESOO0S WMA t DMSS0004 WHA DH55OOOS WHA ah When you select All files When all files are selected all the files in the folder will be automatically selected and the recorder will move to the Folder to move screen Proceed to Step 8 Press the F2 button The recorder will move to the Folder to move screen FE Press the PP Kd or button to select the folder you want to move or copy the file to Folder to move Mi Recorder E dcas Menu setting method 9 Press the F2 button Moving or Copying will appear on the display and moving or copying will start During the process the progress status will be shown in percentage The process is completed when File move completed or File copy completed is displayed Folder N Ol File move completed microSh3 Notes e The recorder cannot copy when the memory capacity is not sufficient e The recorder cannot move or copy when the number of file exceeds 999 e Do not remove the batteries during moving or copying This may damage the datas A file cannot be moved or copied to the same folder e When the operation is cancelled during
56. back W will appear on the display This will stop the file being played back midway When the resume function is activated the stopped location will be registered even if the power is turned off The next time the power is turned on playback may be resumed from the registered stopped location ypeqheld fe 33 ypeqheld 7 While the recorder is during stop mode in the file display press and hold the gt l button Me will appear on the display e If you release the l button it will stop Press the PLAY gt or OK button to start playback from where it was stopped While the recorder is during playback mode press and hold the gt ei button e When you release the l button the recorder will resume normal playback e If there is an index mark or temp mark in the middle of the file the recorder will stop at that location 1 P 38 e The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file Continue pressing the BP button to proceed with the cue from the beginning of the next file While the recorder is during stop mode in the file display press and hold the lt button Playback WH will appear on the display e If you release the K lt button it will stop Press the PLAY gt or OK button to start playback from where it was stopped While the recorder is during playback mode press and hold the lt q button e When you release the kad button the recorder will resume norm
57. can be set with the recorder or the Olympus Sonority If folders or files stored on the recorder are moved or renamed by using a file management tool in Windows or Macintosh the order of files may be changed or files may become unrecognizable e Data can be written or uploaded to the recorder even though the attribute of the recorder drive is shown as Read only by the operating system of the PC e As the noise may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder unplug the external microphone and earphone when you connect the recorder toa PC Important Notice on the Explanation of Software Functions Function items that can be used in Windows will be displayed as RRR and function items that can be used in Macintosh will be displayed as CHIKA Items that only have or Eis indicated can only be supported by the target system Jd ANO Ul sayy Burnes a 73 yUaUUOdAUA bulj e1adg R 74 Operating environment CHED Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition 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 Pack 1 32bit 64bit Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium Service Pack 1 32bit 64bit Microsoft Windows Vista Business Service Pack 1 32bit 64bit Microsoft Windows Vista Enterprise Service Pack 1 32bit 64bit Microsoft Windows Vi
58. categorized by tabs so Press the OK or button to select a tab first and move to a desired item move the cursor to the item to to quickly set it You can set each menu item set as follows LOD Sound Henull M Cont ras j I ED STOP button L Beep PiLanzguazeiLang gi i E F2 button button Pl I lt button OK MENU button 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 LED Sound Menu i button for 1 second or longer Backlight i Contrast File henu MO LED Bf Erase Lock a Replace Pe PFile Hove Copy File Divide Press the OK or BPI button Moves to the setting of the selected i item The menu will appear on the display Menu items can be set during a Gi Press the or button to change recording or playback P 45 the setting Press the or button to move to the tab that contains the item you want to set You can change the menu display by moving the settings tab cursor Back ight fT Cont rast FILED Beep 4 LanguagelLang Press the OK button to complete the setting setting f ixed e You will be informed that the settings have been established via the screen e Pressing the F1 or K lt button without pressing the OK button will cancel the settings and return you to the previous screen EJ Press the F2 or STOP Ml button to close the menu screen
59. ck of the case This can also be used as a stand of the device turn the tripod screws when fixing the tripod and not the recorder s lloss D Y ba 123 suolerypads a 124 Specifications General points Recording medium Built in memory DM 550 4 GB DM 450 2 GB microSD card 512 MB to 16 GB Recording format Linear PCM Pulse Code Modulation For DM 550 MP3 MPEG 1 Audio Layer3 WMA Windows Media Audio Input level Mic Sense Middle 60 dBv Maximum working output 320 mW 8 O speaker Maximum headphone output lt 150 mV according to EN 50332 2 Wide band characteristic headphone output 75 mV lt according to EN 50332 2 Speaker Built in 23 mm round dynamic speaker E MIC jack 3 5mm mini jack impedance 2 2 kQ E EAR jack 3 5mm mini jack impedance 8 O or more Input power requirement Batteries AAA battery LRO3 or Olympus Ni MH rechargeable battery External power supply USB connecting AC adapter A514 5V External dimensions 110 mm x 38 9 mm x 16mm without protrusions E Weight 84 g including battery E Operating temperature 0 C 42 C mode Overall frequency response E During recording or playback Linear PCM format Recording mode 48 kHz 44 1 kHz MP3 format Recording mode 320 kbps 256 kbps 192 kbps 128 kbps WMA format Recording mode ST XQ ST HQ ST SP HQ SP LP Overall frequency response 40
60. cord indicator 1 Pause indicator Stop indicator F Play indicator S Play indicator Folder indicator Recording mode indicator Timer indicator t Alarm indicator Remaining memory bar indicator Playback position bar indicator QO Icon display H Microphone sensitivity indicator ESET VCVA indicator i Low Cut Filter indicator Zoom Mic indicator Mk Noise Cancel indicator Ek Voice Filter indicator ir EUPHONY indicator oo f Playback mode indicator 11 syed 0 u01 38 1 13 U P p syed Jo u01 2e9 1 1 U P File Lock indicator Current file number Total number of recorded files in the folder Elapsed recording time Elapsed playback time D Remaining recording time File length Recording date and time Level meter Function guide indicator Display LCD panel Music Podcast Audible Mode Display Screen List display 4 09 Title I wma 10 Title J mp a ey Bii IWE FOLDER When there are files and folders in the folder Recording media indicator Current folder name Recorder status indicator Battery indicator Folder name File name Function guide indicator identification of parts List display 2 m i WMA WMA WMA a WMA Om JA l Bum C When there are only files in the folder Recording media indicator Current folder name Recorder status indicator Battery indicator O File name Fu
61. croSD and microSDHC are the trademarks of SD Card Association e MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson e EUPHONY MOBILE is a trademark of DiMAGIC Corporation e DVM is a trademark of DIMAGIC Corporation e The product was developed based on noise canceling technology under license from NEC Corporation Other product and brand names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners ars Dvm Mge mgs EUPHONY MOBILE INDEX Table of Contents Safe and Proper Usage Getting Started About Recording About Playback Menu Setting Using the Recorder on Your PC Managing Files on Your PC Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder Other Information P 4 P 6 P 8 P 28 P 33 P 44 P 73 P 85 P 94 P 120 Table of contents Introduction INDEX ci sssvcasesscuatinersiuivonsesincaanebivassvessisehiogs 3 Safe and proper USAGC scsssesssssseseees 6 General Precautions sscscsssiasconiccasivensneacsaistensie 6 Batteries asisite 6 1 Getting Started Main featur S i ccxissvicavansenicadesisanaveisonsveisies 8 Identification of parts cccsssssssees 10 Display LCD panel Recorder Mode Display Screen 11 Display LCD panel Music Podcast Audible Mode Display Screen 12 Power supply esssessesssssssesossossossosoososeoseo 14 Inserting batteries ss ssscsscsss
62. cssscnsessesnseees 14 Charging by connecting to a computer Va USB aeee eE 15 Connect to the USB connecting AC adapter optional to charge sessecseeseeseesen 16 Turning on off the powe ssssesssesssessees 18 OLD issisiineeessssosseesoisescosusseuisensspsesessasess 19 Setting time and date Time amp Date 20 Changing the time and date sssecee 21 Inserting and Ejecting a microSD card 22 Inserting a microSD card sesseessesseeseeeeens 22 Ejecting a microSD CaO scassccsassctascesscsesesscdeane 23 Notes on the folders scsscsscsssssssesees 24 About the folders for voice recording 24 About the folder for music playback 25 About the folder for Podcast Contents 26 About the folder for Audible Contents 26 Selecting the folders and files 27 2 About Recording Recording sissississssiissssssssiesssassissassossesisase 28 Recommended settings by recording condition sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssesssrressssssss 30 Recording from external microphone or other devices eesessssssssssssssssserreeesssss 31 3 About Playback Play bal K susccvscssuscacscensistestiuesecassuseseoasaunss 33 Bookmark mode s ssscsssssscssscssessscnsesseers 36 Setting an index mark or a temp mark 38 How to begin segment repeat playback 40 EQ ASIN cesscsincsgistvesotesvesuasevenveesvetinnecstuvens 42 Partially erase a file For DM 550
63. dent connect to PC and copy the guidance data to the recorder by using supplied Olympus Sonority amp P 90 e Set the starting tune closing tune at the guidance Volume setting Menu setting method Changing the USB Class USB Settings Press the OK or PPI button to move to the respective setting Besides settings such as PC which is using the USB cable provided to connect to the Press the or button to select PC to transmit files etc and AC Adapter the item to set which is connecting the USB Connecting AC Adapter A514 optional for charging the USB class can be switched to suit different usages PC AC Adapter Opt i ona l STOP button F2 button When USB Connect is selected button PC Setting for connecting to the ot STS PC using the USB cable provided OK button Connected as Storage or Composite AC Adapter Setting for connecting 1 Select USB Settings from the to the USB connecting AC Adapter A514 optional using the USB menu in Device Menu 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 Device Wenu moi connection is made Hemory Select When USB Class is selected a sl ari Storage Class Recognized as an Tine amp Date external memory device from the PC EUSE Sett ings Composite Setting whe
64. der Name You can change the folder names of Folder PN to Folder 4 for audio recording into names preset in the template You can also change folder names registered in the template with Olympus Sonority Settings Sets a folder name from the preset template Menu setting method Refer to Setting time and date Time amp Date P 20 USB Class USB Settings Refer to Changing the USB Class USB Settings P 69 Reset Settings This returns the functions back to their initial settings factory default Start Returns the settings to their initial values Cancel Takes you back to the Device Menu After resetting the settings the time settings and file numbers will be preserved from before the reset and will not return to their initial settings Menu settings after setting reset initial settings g Rec Menu Mic Sense Rec Mode Recording format WMA Middle Recording rate ST XQ Rec Level Auto Zoom Mic Off Low Cut Filter Off VCVA On Off Off Standby Off G Play Menu Noise Cancel Off EUPHONY Off Voice Filter Off Play Mode Play Area File Repeat Off Random Off Play Speed Slow Playback x0 75 Play Fast Playback x1 50 Play Skip Space File Skip LCD Sound Menu Backlight Lighting Time 10seconds Brightness Low Contrast Level 06 LED On Beep Volume2 Language Lang
65. des such as stereo or monaural t P 47 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 You can move or copy files between the built in memory and microSD card and within the folders in the memory For DM 550 P 57 You can split files P 59 or delete a part of a file P 43 recorded in PCM format in this recorder For DM 550 It has a backlight full dot display LCD panel P 11 It features various repeat functions P 40 P 50 Index mark and temp mark features allow you to quickly find desired locations P 38 The playback speed can be controlled as preferred 1 P 51 The guidance feature in English and other languages gives audio notification of operating conditions Various functions can be operated easily P 68 You may assign your own names to folders P 54 Timer Rec 1 P 60 and Alarm features P 64 enable automatic recording and playing ata set time A directional microphone feature has been included that allows switching between broad stereo recording and recording with a highly directional quality c P 48 A convenient intro play feature has been included for when searching for a file that you want to listen to For DM 550 P 53 EUPHONY MOBILE has been included to produce a natural realistic ex
66. e light flashes faster GI ea XG Recording When Folder Full appears the recorder To quickly check on the recorded contents will not be able to record anymore Delete any unnecessary files before recording any While the recorder is during further 1 P 42 recording mode press the PLAY gt Recorder will not be able to record button anymore when Memory Full appears Delete any unnecessary files before recording any further 1 P 42 We recommend formatting the record media in the recorder before recording P 71 PLAY button Huipsoay a gt will appear on the display e Stop recording and the file that was just recorded will be played back While the recorder is during recording f you start recording after inserting the mode press the REC button 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 If will appear on the display e The recorder will time out after 120 minutes when left in Rec Pause Resume Recording Press the REC button again e Recording will resume at the point of interruption e After recording has started you can hear the sound being recorded through the earphone 29 Hulpsoay S 30 Recording EEE Recording level cannot be contro
67. e OK or BI button The recorder will move to the folder settings with the file with alarm playback Select the folder using the or buttons and press the OK or BP button to move to file selection Use the or button to select the file in the same way 2 Press the OK or BI button to exit Playback File selection Gi Completing the setting 1 Pressing or button to select Finish 2 Press the OK or BI button to complete the setup screen 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 appear on the display a When setting to On Preset Preset 9 OH When setting other preset numbers repeat Steps 2 through 6 When the PI button is pressed in the Select in Advance Menu the settings selected can be confirmed Press the F2 or STOP E button to complete the setting The imi will appear on the display poyjow Guijjzas nuay 65 poyjow Huljjas nusw 4 66 Notes If Everyday is selected the alarm will sound at the scheduled time every day unless alarm playback is canceled The alarm will sound for five minutes and then stop Even if a file is selected for Alarm Playback it will not be automatically played when the alarm sounds e If three alarm playback have the same starting times Preset 1 has the highest priority and Preset 3 has the lowest e If the recorder
68. e file being played in the real time Besides unrestricted track editing ul 6nyjq Hup SNWN ay YIM jqejpeay suoluNY It also removes the restriction on the number of tracks that can be edited c Lad Snid Ayuouos sndwifjg ay ul ajqeyieay suoipuny Ba Japioray 34 uo Hulua sI 104 Ua U0 HuljAodwy JS Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder You can transfer language content and music files imported from language CDs and the Internet using iTunes or Windows Media Player for playing on the recorder You can also use Olympus Sonority to import and enjoy Podcast content found on the Internet The recorder is compatible with WMA and MP3 language content In addition recorder is compatible with the Audible content of the ACELP and MP3 formats when recorder is in the Audible mode Import files using Windows Media Player e Copy music files and language content from CDs to a computer Please see Copying music from CD P 97 for details e Transfer copied music files and language content from the computer to the recorder Please see Transferring music file to the recorder P 98 for details Import files using iTunes e Copy music files and language content from CDs to a computer Please see Copying music from CD P 104 for details e Transfer copied music files and language content from the computer to the recorder Please see Transfe
69. e voice file you would like to download The illustration shows that Folder A has been selected Select the voice file Select the voice file you want to download from the File List Display Area To select more than one file Hold either the Ctrl or Shift key and select files rity Hold either the Command key and select files El Device Manager g Folder C fen Folder D fee Folder E Music 3 Podcast ORM mn o gt Editor DM550006 WMA 00 00 02 200 aw DM550009 WMA 00 00 19 200 DM550058 WAW 00 02 20 200 7 DMBS50059 WAY 00 08 45 200 So gw a lt 9 A D a h s p D JJ D A Sa D 85 J9pP10Id9Y BY W044 Sd 14 910A peojumoq 86 Download Voice Files from the Recorder Download the voice file e From the Device Menu select Download Selected Files or click 4 on the Tool Bar Download complete e Do not disconnect the USB cable while the record indicator light on the recorder is flashing Disconnecting the USB cable when the recorder lamp is flashing will result in data loss or corruption 1 P 81 Notes e NEVER disconnect the USB while the record indicator light is flashing If you do the data will be destroyed Depending on the size of the voice file and your PC it may take some time to download the files The downloaded files will be stored in the download tray folder that corresponds to the f
70. ease select a file then Unselected File File is not selected carry out the operation File cannot be moved Attempting to move copy Please select another copied into the same folder folder File which cannot be played File in the destination with the same name or Please select another file file with DRM File cannot be moved copied Attempting to split a file besides the PCM files Please select another file recorded in this recorder File which cannot be split Troubleshooting Symptom Nothing appears on the display Won t start Unable to record No playback tone heard Recording level too low Probable cause Action oe Replace with new batteries P 14 Turn the power on P 18 Replace with new batteries amp P 14 Turn the power on P 18 Theracorderis in HOLD mode Release the recorder from HOLD P 19 The maximum number of files has Change to the another folder been reached t P 24 to P 27 The earphone is connected Unplug the earphones to use the internal speaker The volume level is set to 00 Adjust the volume level P 33 The recording level has not been Adjust the recording level and then try adjusted recording once more P 47 Set the microphone sensitivity to The microphone sensitivity is too low High or Middle mode and try again P 47 Jooysajqnos si abessaw wey ba This could potentially be because the output
71. easily 1 If Create folder hierarchy on device is checked by default click DVR Properties Sync Quality to uncheck the box once and click it ee ee again to check Device name 2 After the synchronous transfer to the recorder a file named WMPInfo xml Sync eattings is created If you delete this file the 1 creata foie inact an device may need to be set again 1 kejd eIpay smopuim Buisp S 98 Using Windows Media Player Select the desired category from Library on the left and select music files or albums to transfer to the recorder and Drag amp Drop them in Sync List on the right Click Start Sync e The file is transferred to the recorder Windows Media Player 10 1 Connect the recorder to a PC and start Windows Media Player From the Features taskbar click Sync Sync All Music to Removable Disk Q From the pull down menu on sotare E canat B sevens 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 e The order of music pieces can be changed by Drag amp Drop of the music file in the play list displayed From the pull down menu on the right side window select the drive corresponding to the recorder Removable Disk Q v rack 10 Ready to syr 10 Item s Total Time 37 03 12 99 MB
72. ecorder as a USB speaker or a USB microphone in the Olympus Sonority connect the recorder to the PC then carry out the settings below When connecting the recorder for the first time the driver will be installed into the computer Start the Olympus Sonority and switch to the Waveform Editing Screen with the Waveform Editing Tab ef Uses as a USB Speaker When the recorder is being used as a USB speaker it is possible to output the sound through the recorder rather than from the speakers attached to a computer Select Recorder Speaker from the Tool Menu or click EF on the Tool Bar The recorder connected by USB connection can be used as a Speaker Uses as a USB microphone When the recorder 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 the Tool Menu or click yi on the Tool Bar The recorder connected to the PC by USB connection can be used as a microphone Note e When using it as a USB microphone regardless of the recording mode of this recorder it becomes the USB stereo microphone If you want to connect an external microphone to this recorder use a stereo microphone aayeads gsn auoydosiw asn a 91 uorpuny apesbdy ea 92 Upgrade Function The Olympus Sonority can be upgraded to the Plus Version
73. ecorder is in bookmark mode it automatically memorizes the last stop position as a Playback Position Even the recorder is stopped while a file is being played back the last stop position is recalled from the file and the file can be played back from that position next time STOP button PLAY button P lt lt button OK button Selecting the content file in the Podcast or the Audible file in the Music folder Press the PLAY gt or OK button to start playback H rtist E Kl lbum C EEE Oo cu oF F EWF mez gt will appear on the display When you play the file which you have previously played back the playback starts from the last stop position Press the STOP Hf or OK button at any point you want to stop the playback Ue sus od aa EHP HOWE Stop a file playback at any point The stop position is memorized as a Playback Position in the file In this status even if you select an empty file move to the other folder or turn the recorder off the playback starts from the last memorized position when you play the same file Playing back the contents file which has been played back halfway Press the PLAY gt or OK button to start playing back from where it was stopped Press and hold the PI button while the recorder is stopped When you release the button the recorder stops but the Playback Position will not be updated Press the PLAY gt or O
74. ed in the File List Display Area in the Browse Screen 1 Audio File List Selects Folder A in the Main Treeview and displays the File List Display Area 2 Opening the Program Guide Displays the latest information on the Podcast Program Guide 3 Updating latest information Updates the latest information from Olympus Viewing updated information Confirms the updated information of the Olympus Sonority and recorder that is connected A 140U0S SndwiAjQ saweN mopuiM PR 84 Welcome to Olympus Sonority Update Info Latest version 5 Registering the Upgrade Key Number Registers the purchased upgrade key number 6 Upgrade Select the upgrade you want to purchase When upgrade is completed the button will be replaced by the upgrade key 7 Display Hide Select to show or hide the Information Display Area the next time Olympus Sonority is started When hide is selected the File List Display Area P 83 will be shown Managing Files on Your PC Download Voice Files from the Recorder There are 3 download options to transfer voice files from the recorder to the PC e Download Selected Files e Download Folders e Download All The following is an explanation of Download Selected Files For explanations of Download Folders and Download All refer to Online Help P 79 Download Selected Files 1 Select the folder From the Device Tree View select the folder that contains th
75. eesseene 97 Transferring music file to the recorder 98 Copying voice file to the CD sssseeesees 101 USING ITUNES sssssvsssssssssssrsssssesiissiscsssarssss 103 Window NAMES esseccssecseesecssscsseesteeseenes 103 Copying music from CD seesseesssesseeesees 104 Transferring music file to the recorder 105 Copying voice file to the CD ssseesees 106 Importing Podcast Content 0000 107 Register a Podcast program sssesesee 107 Update a program ssssssesssssssssssessrresssssssss 108 Download the Content ccsesssesseeseeeses 109 Transfer Content to the Recorder 110 Program Guide FUNCTIONS scsseeeee 111 To register PrOQraiMs ssssscsssecssccscssesesse 111 Loading Audible Content cssesse 112 Installing AudibleManager sseeee 112 Adding Device to AudibleManager 113 Purchasing Audible Content ssse0 113 Transferring Audible Content 114 Safe and proper usage Before using your new recorder read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference e The warning symbols indicate important safety related information To protect yourself and others from personal injury or damage to property it is essential that you always read the warnings and information provided G
76. eneral Precautions e Do not leave the recorder in hot humid locations such as inside a closed automobile under direct sunlight or on the beach in the summer Do not store the recorder in places exposed to excessive moisture or dust e Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the unit e Do not place the recorder on top of or near electric appliances such as TVs or refrigerators e Avoid recording or playing back near cellular phones or other wireless equipment as they may cause interference and noise If you experience noise move to another place or move the recorder further away from such equipment e Avoid sand or dirt These can cause irreparable damage e Avoid strong vibrations or shocks e Do not disassemble repair or modify the unit yourself e Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle such asa bicycle motorcycle or go cart e Keep the unit out of the reach of children lt Warning regarding data loss gt Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes unit malfunction or during repair work It is recommended to back up and save important content to other media such as a computer hard disk 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 rea
77. es in the folder may exceed 999 files The 1000nd file and later will not be recognized by the recorder so check by connecting the recorder to a PC Notes e The above values are strictly rough guides e Variations in the available recording time will arise as there may be differences in the available memory depending on the microSD card e Caution is required since the differences in the available recording time will increase when the bit count and bit rate are low e Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made The displayed available recording time and recorded time are approximate indications suoierypads ka 125 Specifications Maximum recording time per file E Linear PCM format E WMA format 48 kHz 3h ST XQ 26h 40min 44 1 kHz 3h 20min ST HQ 26h 40min T SP h 40min E MP3 format ale SALAMIN HQ 26h 40min 320kbps 29h 40min SP 53h 40min 256kbps 37h 10min 7 LP 148h 40min 192kbps 49h 40min 128kbps 74h 30min Notes e The maximum capacity for a single file is limited to approx 4 GB for WMA and MP3 and approx 2 GB for Linear PCM format WAV e Regardless of the memory remaining amount the longest sound recording time per file is restricted to the above value Guide to battery life E Alkaline batteries Built in stereo Built in microphone speakers Recording mode Earphone Playback During recording During playback PCM 48kHz 49h MP3 128kbps 57h STX
78. f and 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service Do not expose the batteries to water Do not allow water to contact the terminals Do not remove or damage the batteries insulating sheet Safe and proper usage e Do not use the batteries if you find something wrong with them such as leakage color change or deformity e Unplug the charger if the charging is still incomplete after the specified time it should take e Should any batteries liquid get on skin or clothing promptly wash it off with clean water Keep batteries away from fire A Caution Do not mix and use a charged battery with a discharged battery e Do not use dry cell batteries batteries that have different capacities or are of different types and brands e Charge the two batteries simultaneously to use them e Do not subject batteries to strong shocks e When using rechargeable batteries that have not been used for a while be sure to recharge them before use e Rechargeable batteries have limited lifetime When the operating time becomes shorter even if the rechargeable battery is fully charged under the specified condition replace it with a new one sainj eaj urew Getting Started Main features Supports the linear PCM format which is capable of recording sound quality equivalent to or surpassing CD level For DM 550 Capable of realistically recording various different sound sources High resolution
79. formation can be confirmed from the menu screen When the file is selected Name File name Date Time stamp Size File size Bit Rate File format Artist 2 Artist name and Album 2 Album name will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been selected Bit Rate area displays the sampling frequency and bit rate 2 When a file contains no tag information UNKNOWN_ ARTIST UNKNOWN _ ALBUM will appear on 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 in the number of files e Select the files for which you would like to confirm information in advance before operating the menu a Rec Menu Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs High Highest recording sensitivity suitable for conferences with large crowds and recording audio at a distance or low volume Middle Suitable for recording meetings and seminars with a small number of people Low Lowest recording sensitivity suitable for dictation e When you would like to clearly record a speaker s voice set Mic Sense to Low and hold recorder s built in stereo microphone close to the speaker s mouth 5 10 cm before recording The recorder
80. geable batteries are not fully charged Before using 00 gt All gt the unit the first time or after long periods of disuse it is recommended e When Mf appears on the display replace that you charge them until full the batteries as soon as possible When P 15 P 16 the batteries are too weak EX J and Battery Low appears on the display the recorder shuts down EEE e Manganese batteries may not be used in this recorder e When changing batteries AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni MH rechargeable batteries are recommended e Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries Unloading the batteries while the recorder is in use may corrupt the file If you are recording into a file and the batteries run out you will lose your currently recorded file because the file header will not be able to close It is crucial to change the batteries once you see only one Hash mark in the battery indicator e If it takes longer than 15 minute to replace the dead batteries or if you take the batteries in and out repeatedly at short intervals you may have to reset the time when you have loaded fresh batteries P 20 e Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time e When playing a voice music file the recorder may be reset due to the reduction of the voltage output of the batteries depending on the volume level even if M is displayed in the batte
81. hat have not been used for a long time more than one month itis recommended to fully charge the batteries then discharge repeatedly for 2 to 3 times Power supply When disposing rechargeable batteries always observe the local laws and regulations Contact you local recycling center for proper disposal methods If Ni MH rechargeable batteries are not fully discharged protect against short circuiting e g by taping the contacts before disposing For customers in Germany Olympus has a contract with the GRS Joint Battery Disposal Association in Germany to ensure environmentally friendly disposal Ajddns samog k 17 Ajddns samog Ba 18 Turning on off the power When the recorder 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 Turning on the power While the recorder s power is off slide the POWER HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow QO O I co Lu O a N e The display will turn on and the power will be turned on Power supply Turning off the power Slide the POWER HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow for 0 5 seconds or longer Q pr O I oc Lu O oO J e The display shuts off and the power will be turned off e The resume function remembers the stop position before the power is
82. he upgrade key registered in Olympus Sonority Plus will be displayed The Music Editing Plug in includes more than 20 types of effect functions and spectrum analyzer functions For details please refer to the Online Help t P 79 Notes e To purchase the Upgrade Key it requires an environment where the Internet can be utilized e Please see the details in the website regarding the purchase of the Upgrade Key Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority Plus Besides the usual functions the Olympus Sonority Plus also includes various functions to edit music files For information on operating procedures and detailed settings please refer to the Online Help P 79 MP3 file and tag editing and writing function 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 Functions Available with the Music Editing Plug in By purchasing a Music Editing Plug in you can add high quality functions to expand the music editing range in the Olympus Sonority Plus For detailed purchasing method and operating procedures please refer to the Online Help P 79 You can use more than 20 high quality effect functions to edit your music files Spectrum Analyzer Displays in the Waveform Display Screen the waveform distribution of an voic
83. ified time Everyday Alarm Playback will be performed at the specified time every day Every Week Make a Alarm Playback at a set time on a specified day of the week Select Every Week and press the OK or gt l button to move to the selection of Day Press the or button to select a day of the week 2 Press the OK button to exit Day selection Start Time setting 4 Press the BPI or F button to select Hour and Minute in the Start Time and Hour and Minute in the Stop Time 2 Press the or button to set 3 Press the OK button to exit Start Time selection Volume setting 1 Press the or button to adjust the volume Press the PLAY gt button to check the volume 2 Press the OK button to exit Volume selection Alarm Sound setting 4 Press the or button to select an alarm sound from among Alarm1 Alarm2 and Alarm3 Press the PLAY gt button to check the alarm sound 2 Press the OK button to exit Alarm Sound selection Playback File setting 1 Press the or button to select from No File Play File Select No File Play Sounds alarm only File Select Plays back a selected file after the alarm When File Select is selected and the OK or BPI button is pressed the recorder will move to the Memory Select setting Menu setting method Select the memory with an alarm playback file using the or button and press th
84. ination The installation destination can be changed Click Next if you do not want to change Select Change Installation Destination if you want to change 8 Start Installation When the installation is completed the completed Installer screen will be displayed 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 dialog box will appear Serial number which is listed on the separate sheet After entering click OK and the Olympus Sonority will start up a1eM j0S Hurjjezsuj pi 77 a1eM j0s Huljjeysuiup A 78 Uninstalling Software To uninstall any of the software component of the Olympus Sonority software installed on your PC follow the steps below 1 Exit Olympus Sonority Select Start from Control Panel menu Click Add Remove programs in the control panel window When the installed application list is displayed select Olympus Sonority Click Change Remove Gi Confirmation of Deleting the File Click the OK button to start uninstalling An additional message may appear if so read it carefully and follow the instructions given When the Maintenance Complete screen is displayed click Finish to complete uninstalling 1 Exit Olympus Sonority Open Finder and double click the Sono
85. index marks and Temp Mark Full for temp marks e Index or temp marks cannot be set or erased in a locked file P 46 e When the index or temp marks are set the management file will be created for each file ypeqheld fe 39 How to begin segment repeat playback This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played F1 button PLAY button button P dd button OK button ypeqheld S 1 Select a file that has a segment you would like to playback repeatedly P 24 to P 27 In the File list display press the or button to select the file In the File display press the l or l button to select a file Press the PLAY gt or OK button to start playback Press the F1 button at the point you want to start segment repeat playback e Ocsves OcwOUs ea XG aaah dl HOAs aL a rT ZU ANZT INS fa INDE 40 Playback LA will flash on the display Fast forwarding and rewinding can be conducted when A is flashing in the same manner as during normal playback and you can quickly proceed as far as the end position t P 37 When it reaches to the end of the file while A is flashing the point will become the end position and repeat playback will start 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 ca
86. ing conditions Adjust the speed and the volume of guidance announcements D STOP button q w SS SS F2 button button P I lt button OK button al Select Voice Guide from the menu in LCD Sound Menu Please refer to P 44 P 45 for details on menu settings LOD Sound Henu M Cont rast G LangzuagelLang E Press the or button to select the item to set Select items you want to set from among On Off Speed and Volume Voice Guide amp Speed Volume gm i E se Press the OK or gt I button to move to the respective setting Menu setting method On Off setting 4 Press the or button to select between On and Off On Guidance will be provided Off Guidance will be canceled 2 Press the OK button to exit On Off selection Speed setting 1 Press the or button to select from Speed5 Speed4 Speed3 Speed2 and Speed 2 Press the OK button to exit Speed selection Volume setting 4 Press the or button to select from Volume5 Volume4 Volume3 Volume2 and Volume1 2 Press the OK button to exit Volume selection Press the F2 or STOP E button to complete the setting e The starting tune closing tune when the power is turned On Off P 18 can be canceled if you set the guidance to Off If the recorder is formatted P 71 when the data has been erased by acci
87. ity 83 Table of contents 6 Managing Files on Your PC Enjoy Audible Content with Download Voice Files from the Recorder 85 the RECOrder ssccccssssreresssscccesees 115 Play a Voice File ssssssssesssssssssessesssesseeee 87 Audible Mode sssssssssssereeessssessssssssssseers 115 Using the Waveform Editing Function 88 Playback Position and Section s 00 116 Using the One touch effect Function 88 Operating Recorder in Audible Mode 117 Upload Voice Files to the Recorder 89 Using as external memory of the PC 119 Copying Voice Guide Data sseeeees 90 8 Other Information USB Microphone USB Speaket 71 Alarm message list scsssscsssssssscsens 120 Upgrade Function Pane tear ete scmee tyes 92 Troubleshooting scssscssrssssscsssscsens 121 Functions Available in Accessories Optional sscssssssssesess 123 the Olympus Sonority Plus s sssss 93 Specifications esccsssssssssscssscsssssesees 124 Functions Available with the Technical assistance and support 127 Music Editing PlUg im scscccssees 93 7 Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder Importing Content for Listening on the RECOR GON vsssvaccovecsidnscesseuvscelvosiicancansvens 94 Using Windows Media Player 0 95 Window names sivessscisreneinssevsisusscencuvcdanesscsan 96 Copying music from CD esseesseesseeess
88. le The Playback Position is initially located at the 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 P or k 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 chapters of a story or segments of news are set arbitrarily for each file by the distributor of the content Notes e When a content file is transferred to the recorder a pos file will be automatically created for each content file in the Audible folder e You can not set the Index marks or the Temp marks in the Audible mode e When the pos file is deleted using Explorer the stored Playback Position will be deleted The next time the file is selected playback starts from the beginning of the file e 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 Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder Operating Recorder in Audible Mode The operating method on the recorder is different in the Audible mode when the Audible folder or Audible file is selected then while in the Normal mode Forwarding Press and hold the BI button while the recorder is stopped When the button is released fast forwarding sto
89. le Mode P 117 for details File Display Screen in Audible Mode In the Audible mode Play Mode P 50 becomes the File setting regardless of the menu settings and the recorder stops after playing back one file In addition icons GES GEES which indicate Audible files are also as B displayed on the File display screen See Selecting the folders and files P 27 for details seen HIL relating to the selection method of folders and files amp pl aa An a Audible file indicator HOE Re playable Audible Files Files of modes 3 and 4 formats can be played back in the Audible mode Only those Audible files that have an aa extension are displayed in the Audible mode in the Audible folder on the recorder Re playable Audible files formats Mode Codec 3 GE ACELP 16kbps 4 GEES MP3 32kbps J9p10d9y BY YPM 3Ua U0 ajqipny Aofuq By 115 1 p109 4 BY YIM JUa UOD ayqipny Aofuy S 116 Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder Playback Position and Section In the Audible mode the starting position can be moved easily by referring to the Playback Position which is the positional information stored from previous stops for each file and by referring to Section where the content distributor has preset the position Playback Position The Playback Position positional information is stored in the pos file which is created automatically by the recorder for each Audible content file aa fi
90. level for the connected external devices are too low Adjust the output level for the connected devices 121 Huljooysajqnoly a 122 Troubleshooting When recording while an external The connected external microphone monaural microphone is connected Voice files are not is monaural sound will only be recorded by the recorded in stereo L channel Rec Mode is set to a monaural Set Rec Mode to the stereo recording mode recording mode amp P 47 Cannot find the Weona folder Switch to the correct folder recorded Voice File g P 24 to P 27 The recorder was shaken during recording Noise heard during playback The recorder was placed near a cell phone or fluorescent lamp while Move the recorder recording or during playback The file is locked Unlock the file t P 46 Unable to erase the T T FAN file Jai T Unlock the file or cancel the read only The nieis tead only setting of the file on the PC Unable to erase the There are folders which cannot be Connect the recorder to PC for erasing folder recognized with the recorder folders When the built in speaker amps and the like are connected there is a risk that audio feedback will occur while recording It is recommended that you use earphones for the recording monitor Noise is audible through the recording Acoustic feedback is occurring monitor Conduct adjustments like separating the earphones from the microphone further do not point
91. lled in the Olympus Sonority For information on operating procedures and detailed settings please refer to the respective items on online help P 79 Waveform Editing Function Using the Waveform Editing Function Tab you can easily process the voice data In the Waveform Editing Mode you can also delete unnecessary parts paste and re save the data One touch Effect Function Using the One touch Effect Function you can easily apply special effects to the voice file and carry out noise reduction in any specified area Send Voice Files with E mail Voice files are stored in the Message folder on the hard disk Voice file can be sent as an E mail attachment Changing User ID The user ID will be automatically given to files that are recorded with the recorder Changing a Folder Name You can change a folder name A folder name can be up to 12 characters long and cannot use 2 lt gt 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 Itis possible to add comments to the files downloaded from the recorder by using the Olympus Sonority Changing the file format to other format The current saved file format can be changed to other formats Joining Files In Olympus Sonority designated multiple voice files can be joined and one voice file can be created Ky ouos sndw jo d4 u jqejeny suoipuny by Split
92. lled using the volume button When using the earphones do not set the volume too high Listening at very high volume may lead to hearing loss Do not place earphones near a microphone as this may cause feedback When the external speaker is connected while recording there is a risk that audio feedback will occur Recommended settings by recording condition The recorder is initially set to the ST XQ mode so that you can make high quality stereo recordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording can be configured in detail to suit the recording conditions The following table shows the standard recording settings with the recording environment as an example Recommended Settings Recording condition Rec Mode Mic Sense Low Cut Filter Zoom Mic t P 47 t P 47 t P 48 t P 48 Recording for conferences PCM 44 1kHz nd other lar BIZO Wide and omer large MP3 320kbps groups Meetings and ST XQ business negotia ST HQ On Wide tions with a small MP3 256kbps number of people MP3 192kbps Dictation with a lot of background HQ Low Off noise Set the micro uE DENS phone sensitivity wild birds sing PCM 48kHz ing and railway PCM 44 1kHz a orn loen sounds recorded Dictation in a quiet environ ment It can be used in any type of setting Select a setting for recording Recording from exter
93. n To confirm the respective recording scene settings press the or button in the Scene Select screen to select the item you want to confirm then press the l button to confirm in the 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 Conf erence Lecture gt User Setting 1 When Scene Save is selected Besides the Rec Scene templates found in the recorder you can also save the menu settings of a recording you have set to your choice 1 Press the or button to select the User Setting you want to save 2 Press the OK button to complete the settings User Setting 1 User Setting User Setting 3 gm i ee se Press the F2 or STOP W button to complete the setting Menu setting method Template for Setting a Recording scene In Scene Select you can select a recording scene that is most suitable for the recording scene or situation from three templates The recording settings for the respective recording scenes areas follows Recording Scene Record Setting Mic Sence Low High Zoom Mic Off Off Zoom Low Cut Filter Off On VCVA Off Off Off Off poyjow Guijjzas nuay fal 63 poyjow buijjas nuay 2 64 Alarm Playback Function Alarm The alarm playback function can be set
94. n This is useful when switching the Recorder Music Podcast and Audible modes JMusic Note SCSCSSSSSST Podcast Files or folders located under the folder Home or Recorder will not be indicated on the recorder About the folders for voice recordings Folder A Folder E within the Recorder folder are the folders for voice recordings When recording with this recorder select any one of the five folders and then record Recorder Folder File File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder DM55 0001 WMA User D The user ID name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder The user ID can be changed in the Olympus Sonority 2 File number A serial number automatically assigned by a Digital Voice Recorder 3 Extension These are the file name extensions for the recording format when recording with this device Linear PCM format WAV MP3 format MP3 WMA format WMA 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 the same folder can be rearranged in preferential order and replayed P 56 First layer Second layer eq Music Artist 01 Album 01 f Artist 02 Album 02 Folder Artist 03 Album 03 P bi bi
95. n connected j to the PC and used as an external memory device USB speaker or microphone Press the or button to select Press the OK button to complete USB Connect or USB Class the setting Pressing the F1 or K lt button will cancel the settings and return you to the previous screen poy wu Guijjzas nuay Esl 69 poyjow Huljjas nusw 4 70 Menu setting method Fj Press the F2 or STOP E button to complete the setting When this recorder is connected to the computer for the first time under Storage Class or Composite the driver will be installed automatically to the computer The display will show Remote when the recorder is connected to the PC Notes e When the USB Connecting AC Adapter is connected in the PC status the recorder will display Please wait and cannot be operated on Only charging is possible e The PC cannot recognize when the recorder is connected to the PC when setting for the USB Connect is set to AC Adapter e Even ifthe Composite setting is selected the recorder will automatically switch to Storage Class when the connection to charge 1 P 15 is made e Switch to Storage Class when the recorder is not recognized as an external memory device by the PC even if the Composite setting is selected Formatting the recorder Format If you format the recorder all files will be removed and all function settings will return to default
96. n to select the destination to save to Folder 4 Press the OK button to exit Folder setting selection Mic Sense setting Regardless of the recorder s microphone sensitivity setting P 47 timer recording will start at a set microphone sensitivity 1 Press the or button to select from High Middle and Low 2 Press the OK button to exit Mic Sense selection Gi Completing the setting 1 Pressing or button to select Finish 2 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen Menu setting method 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 appear on the display a When setting to On Preset 3 OH When setting other preset numbers repeat Steps 2 through 6 When the PI button is pressed in the Select in Advance Menu the settings selected can be confirmed Press the F2 or STOP E button to complete the setting e The will appear on the display EZE If the recorder is in use at the preset start time the timer recording will start directly after stopping the recorder Even if the power if turned off or the recorder is put on Hold timer recording will start ata specified time e If three timer recordings have the same starting times Preset 1 has the highest priority and Preset 3 has the lowest If the starting time for timer recording and alarm pla
97. nal microphone or other devices The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded Connect as follows by the device to be used e Do not plug and unplug devices into the recorder s jack while it is recording Recording with external microphone Connect an external microphone to the MIC jack of the recorder To MIC jack Applicable external microphones 2 channel microphone omni directional ME30W These are highly sensitive omni directional microphones supported by plug in power which are well suited to recording musical performances Highly sensitive noise cancellation monaural microphone unidirectional ME52W This microphone is used to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise Recording Compact Gun Microphone unidirectional ME31 The directional microphones are useful for recordings such as outdoor recording of wild birds singing The metal cut body provides a sturdiness to the high rigidity Tie clip microphone omni directional ME15 Small concealing microphone with a tie clip Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded EZE Use the connecting cord sold separately for dubbing KA333 to connect the recorder with other devices The detailed input levels cannot be adjusted with this recorder When you connect the
98. ncelled e T Oeres GI ea Xo OcwOb Viet AS VS J hd STANIN ey CANCEL INDEX Note e Asin normal playback mode playback speed can be changed during segment repeat playback as well 1 P 51 If an index mark and temp mark are inserted or eliminated amp P 38 during segment repeat playback segment repeat playback will be canceled and it will return to normal playback mode Cancel the segment repeat playback function Pressing any of the following buttons will release the segment repeat playback a Press the STOP M button Pressing the STOP W button will release segment repeat playback and stop playback b Press the F1 button Pressing the F1 button will release segment repeat playback and it will return to normal playback mode Press the k button Pressing the kad button will release segment repeat playback and reverse to the beginning of the current file Press the PPI button Pressing the Fl button will release segment repeat playback and fast forward and cue to the beginning of the next file Press the LIST button Pressing the LIST button will release segment repeat playback and it will return to the display of the file Playback ypeqheld i AT 42 Erasing A selected file can be erased from a folder Also all files in a folder can be erased simultaneously button gt l lt button OK button ERASE button 1
99. nction guide indicator File display 9 QET itle O bdartist B ar C Recording media indicator Current file name Recorder status indicator Battery indicator O Title name Artist name Album name Elapsed playback time Function guide indicator current file number Total number of recorded files in the folder D Playback position bar indicator File length Icon display CLE File format ir EUPHONY indicator oS N Playback mode indicator Identification of parts syed 0 u01 8 1 13 U P a 13 Ajddns samog Ba 14 Power supply Inserting batteries Close the battery cover 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 Batteries 1 Slide the battery cover open while lightly pressing the battery cover release button Slide the POWER HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow and turn the power on Insert battery observing the correct and polarities Q O I a Lu O A If the hour indicator flashes in the display see Setting time and date Time amp Date P 20 Battery indicator When charging the recorder be sure to use the supplied specified Ni MH The battery indicator on the display changes rechargeable BR401 batteries asihe a lose power a d The supplied rechar
100. nd Tine amp Date SC the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file AN e003y management gt DS AM AIAS ath a EXIT When you use this recorder for the first time after purchasing or when you switch it on after removing the Press the or button to set batteries for more than 15 minutes when exchanging batteries etc the Set Time amp Date will appear When the hour is flashing conduct the setup from Step 1 Follow the same steps by pressing the PPI or kK button to select the next item and press the or button to set You can select between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the F1 button while setting the hour and minute Example 10 20 P M 10 20 PM Set Initial setting RERO Time t Date e Youcan select the order of the month day and year by pressing the F1 button while setting them Example April 15 2009 4m 15D 2009y F1 button Initial setting 15D 4m 2009y button PPii lt lt 20097 4m 15D button OK button Press the OK button to complete the setting The clock will start from the set 1 Press the PPI or 4 lt button to date and time Press the OK button s AR E select the item to set according to the time signa Select the item from the hour Time Date m0 minute i year i month and day with a flashing point 4W 1
101. necessary e If Internet connectivity is available CD information is searched Put a check mark on the music file that you want to copy Click Start Rip e For Windows Media Player 10 Click Rip Music e Files copied 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 Windows Media Player 11 11 item s selected to rip to E Documents and Settings administrator My Documents My Music DOR SES Re 1dkejd elpaw smopulM buisp by 97 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 see Copying music from CD P 97 Windows Media Player 11 1 Connect the recorder to a PC and start Windows Media Player From the Features taskbar click Sync Click Sync menu again to select DVR gt Advanced Options gt Set Up Sync and set as follows e Click on the Create folder hierarchy on device to check If you uncheck and syncronize the file it will be transfered under the folder Home and the file will not be indicated 1 2 e The folder with artist name or album name is automatically created This bei MCE will make you find the file you want to listen to more
102. ning o 0 0 0 0 0 e When the earphone is used the recorder speaker will be switched off EEE To avoid irritation to the ear insert the earphone after turning down the volume level When you listen with the earphone during playback do not raise the volume too much It may cause hearing impairment and decrease in hearing ability Settings relating to playback Segment repeat t P 40 Replace P 56 Noise Cancel P 50 EUPHONY t P 50 Voice Filter P 50 Play Mode P 50 Play Speed t P 51 Skip Space t P 52 Alarm P 52 Play Scene t P 52 Intro Play For DM 550 t P 53 Playback This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played This changes the order of the files in the selected folder It is useful for playing back files in a preferred order while in normal playback mode etc If recorded audio is difficult to understand because of noisy surroundings adjust the Noise Cancel setting level Level adjustments of the EUPHONY setting can be set to four stages accord ing to preference 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 You can select the playback mode that fits your prefer ence The playback speed can be set to slow speed or fast speed playback The skip interv
103. nt out from the EAR jack will change as well P 50 About Playback Playback The recorder 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 P lt lt button OK button LIST button 1 Select the folder which contains the files to be played back 1 P 24 to P 27 How to change folders 1 Pressing the LIST button at the file display during playback or while stopped will return you to the next higher level Pressing the LIST button repeatedly will bring you to the folder list display 2 Press the or button at the folder list display to select folder and then press OK or BPI button In the File list display press the or button to select the file that you want to playback In the File display press the l or lt q button to select a file Press the PLAY gt or OK button to start playback gt will appear on the display e i orin xe Ogz23 o D006 11045 09 10 30 t2 S8PM gh i H E a File name b Folder indicator Playback position bar indicator Elapsed playback time File length Press the or button to adjust to a comfortable listening volume The volume can be adjusted within a range from 00 to 30 Press the STOP W button at any point you want to stop the play
104. nu setting method Natural This mode achieves natural bandwidth correction and acoustical field expansion Off Disables this function e The EUPHONY feature is not available while Play Speed P 51 Noise Cancel P 50 and Voice Filter is set Voice Filter 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 On Enables the Voice Filter function Off Disables this function e When Voice Filter is set to On Noise Cancel and EUPHONY will not function To use this functions set Voice Filter to Off Play Mode You can select the playback mode that fits your preference Select the desired playback range 1 Select Play Area Select File Folder or AII File Selects the current file Folder Selects the current folder AII Selects all files in the internal memory Select the desired playback mode 1 Select Repeat or Random Repeat Sets to repeat playback mode Random Sets to random playback mode Select On or Off On Sets the playback range to be played back repeatedly or randomly Off Disables this function e In File mode when the recorder comes to the end of the last file in the folder End flashes for two seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start of the last file In Folder mode when the recorder
105. ogram CHEB 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 the Online Help for details P 79 If you don t want to update programs automatically you can update the using the following procedure Program registration update and download functions are not available in Macintosh Use iTunes or other applications for these functions 1 Select the Podcast folder lt E trowser fad Eater Q Olympus Sonority E e E Recordine Folder E Olympus America Consu El Download Tray SS Ga Folder 10 ips for Photographing Ge Folder B GetfExtreme New Spring Gc Folder C DS YR Class in NYG on 3 1 fn Folder D Skift Personalize Your O e Folder E Ne Coleman Edition Bino Select a program you want to update Tip Winter Shooting by Jay Device Wanacer Tip Bettines for Shooting i os Aei e Use Photo Gallery Updated DOOOOOOOOOOO Select Update Podcast from the Sa Yeo SESE Tools Device Help Tools Menu or press the amp in BY E FAF the Tool Bar i 00 00 00 Voi m Select Speaker pe jaa EE e Updating program starts Selec Merophone aa es Once the program has been updated conn i _ the new content will be displayed in EY Register Podcast gray The content displayed in gray
106. older 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 new file is saved with another file name only when the contents are different When the contents are the same it will not be downloaded Olympus Sonority File Edit View Playback Device R PORGE T ees 1 Download Folder D A Download Folder A B Download Folder B T Download Folder C Download Folder E Downloading I to Folder A DM550001 WMA CT oI Remaining 3373 K bytes Play a Voice File CHAB 1 Select the folder e Select the folder that contains the voice file you would like to play Select the voice file e Select the file to playback from the File List Display Area Play the voice file e Click the FW play button of the Play Control Bar Other playback control such as Rewind Fast Forward Stop Speed Control Volume Control Time Axis and Index Skip are available from the Play Control Bar ol Ke Te le J 4 Browser Editor SJ Q Olympus Sonority K Recording Folder cH 1 Podc t Tray 00 00 00 00 15 00 SRAN 1min 4 22104 V ed a 87 U01 UNY 9JJ9 YN0 3UQ ay Husn uoipuny Guljipy waozaney ay Husn 88 Using the Waveform Editing Function CITES HD You can use the Waveform Editing Tab
107. ory names displayed by enables you to do the following file management tools such as Explorer e 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 e Voice files recorded on the recorder can be played and managed on the PC using the Olympus Sonority e Using the Windows Media Player the stored WMA or MP3 files on your PC can be transferred and played back on this recorder e If an upgrade Option to the Olympus Sonority Plus is executed or a Music Editing Plug in is added Option various additional functions can be utilized P 93 Precautions on using the recorder connected toaPC e When you are downloading a file from the recorder or uploading a file to the recorder do not remove the USB cable even if the screen is indicating you can Data is still being transferred while the recording indicator light is blinking When removing the USB cable be sure to follow the description in P 81 If the USB cable is removed before the drive is stopped data may not be successfully transferred e Ona PC do not format the drive of the recorder Initialization is not successfully achieved on a PC For initialization follow the instructions in the Format screen of the recorder P 71 in Microsoft Windows and Finder in Macintosh are different from the folder names that
108. osition that shall be erased If the file is long use the Pl button to move to the position you want to delete At the starting position of the partial erase press the ERASE button Erase start will flash on the display CeO DWG50005 OSsee2 PCMGL ATK EIES Wath H ONES SS Press the ERASE button again Start point and End point on the display flash alternatively When the lights are flashing playback continues and you can rewind or fast forward as usual and fast forward to the end of erase If the file reaches the end during the flashing of the lights that will be the position where erase ends ANAM Wes S pumila Y ams 4 S AON E Erasing m bss ogg 1 Ee FCM UL Ab WATAN PANAD z Eg AB S N 7 SQN Se At the position you want to end partial erase press the ERASE button again The display will switch to Partial erasing and start the partial erase The deletion is completed when Partial erase completed is displayed Playback will stop at the end location of the partial erase oT A k Part fal a he FCM GL 1k Partial erase completed e Partial erase is not applicable to files recorded in the WMA or MP3 formats e The File Created Date will not change even if the file is partially erased Huisely gt 43 poyjow Huljjas nusw 2 Menu Setting Menu setting method Items in menus are
109. perience without degrading sound quality c P 50 Fast forward and rewind are possible at set intervals P 52 Comes with Olympus Sonority software for Windows and Macintosh amp 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 waveform editing file joining and file splitting If you connect the recorder to a computer you can use it as a USB microphone or USB speaker P 91 Main features The Olympus Sonority can be upgraded to a Olympus Sonority Plus which is equipped witha enhanced functionality Option P 92 In addition to the Olympus Sonority functions editing of MP3 files and creation of music CDs can be performed This recorder is compatible with USB 2 0 enabling fast data transfer toa computer It has a USB charging function t P 15 P 16 It is compatible with Podcasting t P 107 If favorite Podcast URLs are registered in the Olympus Sonority the latest broadcasting content will be received automatically Press the Podcast button on the recorder to quickly listen to the program file transferred from the Olympus Sonority to the recorder Compatible with Audible broadcasting P 112 sainj eaj urew sjaed Jo uo1 e 1 1 U P 10 Identification of parts 1 MIC Microphone jack 2 Record indicator light 3 REC Record button 4 STOP
110. playback The recorder skips three seconds forward or to the starting position of the next section whichever is 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 position of the file at this time Press the kdd 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 file When the recorder reaches the beginning of a file the file plays from the beginning e The Skip Space P 52 setting is invalid in the Audible mode Setting menu during playback Press and the hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer while the file is playing Enter the Menu screen 1 P 44 45 to set the Play Speed P 51 Noise Cancel P 50 and Voice Filter P 50 Using 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 PC and upload data stored on your PC to the memory 1 Connecting the recorder to your PC P 80 Open the Explorer window Open the product name folder When you open My Computer it will be recognized by the drive name of
111. ps The Playback Position is not updated When the PLAY or OK button is pressed playback resumes from that position Press and hold the gt l button while playing a file When you release the Fl button the recorder will resume normal playback e If the starting position of a section P 116 and the playback position are in the middle of a file the recorder stops at that position e When the BPI button is held down while the recorder is stopped the recorder moves to the end of the file and then stops If the gt l button is still held down the recorder moves to the next file and continues fast forwarding from the beginning of the file After fast forward reaches the end of the last file the recorder stops at the beginning of the last file e When the PI button is held down during playback and the end of the file is reached the recorder goes back to the beginning of the file and stops Press and hold the k lt button while the recorder is stopped When the button is released fast rewinding stops The Playback Position is not updated When the PLAY or OK button is pressed playback resumes from that position Press and hold the K lt button while playing a file When the button is released playback resumes from that position e If the starting position of a section P 116 and the playback position are in the middle of a file the recorder stops at that position e When the K lt button is held down while the recorder
112. r is recording or paused to adjust the recording level The recording level will be automatically adjusted when the recording level 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 Distorted sound will be recorded during OVER is displayed Adjust the recording level so that OVER is not displayed poyjow Guijjzas nuay bal 47 poyjow Huljjas nusw a 48 OVER may be displayed even when the indicator of the recording level meter does not reach or is over to the right If sound distortions do not disappear even after the recording level has been adjusted change the setting for microphone sensitivity 1 P 47 and adjust the recording level again e Inputting a very loud sound may produce noise even when the recording level is set to Auto e The level can be adjusted from 01 to 16 The higher the number the higher the level and the larger the indicator position on the level meter The directional microphone function utilizes DiMAGIC s DIMAGIC Co Ltd DiIMAGIC Virtual Microphone DVM technology DVM is an audio pickup system which allows you to record by focusing on sound from any direction From expansive stereo recording to high directivity recording DVM represents the latest in directional control methods that allow you to switch to a single exclusive microphone Zoom Reco
113. r registration dialog box will appear Enter the Serial Number For the product serial number refer to the serial number on the separate sheet The information Display Area will appear if the serial number is correct EZE e You cannot run more than one Olympus Sonority program or multiple copies of the same program simultaneously e When other applications such as DSS Player etc are opened close these applications first before starting up the Olympus Sonority Window Names Olympus Sonority This is the main screen of the Olympus Sonority The display screen is the display screen in Windows Olympus Sonority 4 E Browser fed Editor Q Olympus Sonority E Recording Folder e Download Tray A Folder fae Folder B Ec Folder C o Folder D e Folder E 3 Podcast Tray EB Channel Guide Filename DM550004 WMA DM550005 WMA DM550006 WMA DM550009 WMA DMS550058 WAY DMS550059 WAY 7 DM550060 WAY DM550061 WAY 00 00 19 00 02 20 00 08 45 00 00 00 00 00 05 Created Date 2009 06 19 16 36 16 2009 06 30 15 45 54 2009 07 01 9 08 52 2009 07 01 9 16 15 2009 04 15 19 22 22 2009 04 15 19 24 45 2009 04 15 19 35 02 2009 04 15 19 35 13 Completed 2009 06 19 16 39 14 2009 06 30 16 06 20 2009 07 01 9 08 55 2009 07 01 9 15 35 2009 04 15 19 24 43 2009 04 15 19 33 30 2009 04 15 19 35 03 2009 04 15 19 35 19 EJ Podcast E Device Manager S DM5500M550 A Folder A fap Folder B fe Folder
114. rd to unlock it and let it eject partially The microSD card is visibly out of the slot and can be removed safely When Memory Select is set to microSD Card Built in Memory Selected will appear Built in Memory selected e Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the microSD card inward may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot e 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 e This recorder may not recognize correctly on some microSD cards which are not compatible with this recorder e In the case when the microSD card cannot be recognized remove the microSD card then put it in again to see if this recorder recognizes the microSD card e The processing performance reduces in a microSD card when you repeat writing and delete In this case format the microSD card t P 71 p12 qsos1w e 6uiafj pue Huljsasuy 23 19p 0J Y UO Sa 0N Notes on the folders The built in memory or the microSD card can be used for the recording media Regardless of the recording media voice file music files and contents files are separated and saved respectively into the Recorder Music Podcast and Audible folders organized ina branching tree style When Home is displayed in the Function Guide display section press the F1 key to return to the home scree
115. rding with monaural however you can record high directivity sound Narrow Recording by a directivity stereo sound Wide Recording by an expansive stereo sound Off Disables this function Menu setting method The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low frequency sounds and record voices more clearly This function can reduce noise from air conditioners projectors and other similar noises On Enables the Low Cut Filter function Off Disables this function When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level the built in Variable Control Voice Actuator VCVA starts recording automatically and stops when the volume drops below the threshold level The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording during silent periods which helps the playback to be more efficient On Enables the VCVA function Will start recording in VCVA mode Off Disables this function Will resume recording in normal mode Adjust the start stop actuation level 1 Press the REC button to start recording e When the sound volume is lower than the preset threshold sound level recording automatically stops after 1 sec approximately and Standby flashes on the display The recording indicator light glows when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses Press the PPI or lt button adjust the start stop actuation level The VCVA le
116. re placed you can quickly find a location you want to listen to in fast forward and fast rewind and when cuing a file Index marks cannot be placed on MP3 files or files created on machines other than Olympus IC recorders but temp marks can be placed instead to temporarily remember desired positions F2 button PLAY button Pl lt button OK button ERASE button 1 Press the F2 button during file recording recording pause Pa or playback pause Even after an index or temp markis placed recording or playback will continue so you can place index or temp marks in other locations in a similar manner A number appears on the display and an index mark or temp mark will be placed ed EEs a Ga xo Clearing an index mark ora temp mark 1 Locate the index or temp mark you want to clear Press the PPI or lt 4 button to select the index or temp mark to erase While the index or temp number appears for approximately 2 seconds on the display Press the ERASE button The index or temp mark is erased Index or temp numbers after the erased index or temp number will automatically move up Playback Notes e Temp marks are temporary markings so if you transmit a file to the PC or move it with a PC they will be automatically erased e Up to 16 index and temp marks can be set in a file If you try to place more than 16 index or temp marks the Index Full message will appear for
117. recorder s Podcast folder 1 Select the Podcast folder Select the content you want to transfer and drag it to the Podcast folder of the recorder and drop it e Content transfer will start A progress window will appear during transfer Transfer will complete e Content transferred to the recorder will have an icon 89 indicating a completed transfer Press the PODCAST button on the recorder to easily open transferred files Note e NEVER disconnect the USB while the record indicator light is flashing If you do the data will be destroyed 4 E Browser f Editor Q Olympus Sonority l Status Title J Recording Folder S Download Tray Release date fia Folder A fas Folder B fc Folder C CNN News Upda 00 03 58 3 Folder D CNN News Update 20 00 03 59 Ge Folder E CNN News Update 20 00 03 59 S E Podcast Tray CNN News Update 19 00 03 59 a CNN News Update 19 00 03 58 CNN News Update 19 00 03 59 E Device Manager GQ DM 550 DM550 Recorder fia Folder A Ge Folder B fic Folder c ff Folder D fe Folder E Copying January 7 2009 Mexico Getting to know mp3 From World Travel Highlig to World Travel Highlig 10 Seconds Remaining Olympus Sonority Fie Edit view Playback Tools Device Help x TAAUA E wows os 0 5 E REC E me o 3 TSS 4
118. recorder to an external device execute a test recording and adjust the output level of the external device 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 microphone is used while Rec Mode is set to a stereo recording mode it enables recording only with the L channel microphone 1 P 47 Hulpsoay E 31 Hulpsoay S 32 Recording the sound of other devices with this recorder The sound can be recorded when connecting to the audio output terminal earphone jack of the other device and the MIC jack of the recorder with the connecting cord KA333 optional for dubbing To audio output terminal of other devices e The detailed input levels cannot be adjusted with this recorder 1 P 47 When external devices are connected perform a test recording and then adjust the output level for the external devices Recording Recording the sound of this recorder with other devices The sound of this recorder can be recorded to other devices when connected to the audio input terminal microphone jack of other devices and the EAR jack of this recorder with the connecting cord KA333 optional for dubbing To audio input terminal of other devices e When you adjust the various sound quality settings related to playback on the recorder the audio output signal se
119. rityUninstaller pkg in the application folder The Uninstaller will start up Follow the Wizard instructions When the administrator password is asked enter the password then click 0K Uninstall will start and when Successful is displayed click Close Files left after uninstallation The 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 Using Online Help To open Online Help you have the following options e While Olympus Sonority is running select Contents from the Olympus Sonority Help menu Search by Contents 1 Once the Online Help screen appears click the Contents tab Double click the K icon of the desired topic heading Double click the icon of the desired topic e An explanation of the topic is displayed gt Introduction W Downloading a File 2 Downloadin g All Files 2 Downloading Files in a Specified Folder Playing a File Making a New Recording re Editing a File Managing Files and Folders Various Uses Device Mana gement Functions Troubleshootin g Appendix Index Olympus So Olympus Sonority is audio files with an C Browsing screen wi which is used to edi The Browsing scree audio files between and tone control wt and join audio files The Waveform
120. rk on the music files that you want to copy 6 Click Import CD lxlela j 6 songs 12 hours 764 8 MB import CO s unL Husn 104 Using iTunes 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 see Copying music from CD P 104 1 Connect the recorder to a PC and start iTunes Select the play list to be transferred to the recorder and put the check marks on the music files that you want to transfer e The order of music pieces can be changed by Drag amp Drop of the music file in the play list displayed Double click the corresponding drive with the recorder and open Music folder e When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on ao l the desktop Drag amp Drop e Copy to Music folder of the recorder fileshere when transferring the music file ANA i e You can create up to 2 hierarchies eee in the Music folder And up to 128 folders can be made including Music folder e Upto 999 files can be stored in each folder Select the desired files and Drag amp Drop them to Music folder saunj buisn e
121. rophone omni directional ME15 Small concealing microphone with a tie clip Exclusive remote control set RS30W When the receiver is plugged into the REMOTE jack the recorder s recording and stop functions can be operated through the remote control The receiving position can be adjusted thereby allowing you to operate the recorder from various different angles Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded Ni MH rechargeable battery and charger set BC400 For Europe BC400 comes with an Ni MH rechargeable battery charger BU 400 and 4 Ni MH rechargeable batteries BR401 as a pack This charger can quick charge Olympus AA or AAA Ni MH rechargeable batteries Ni MH rechargeable battery BR401 High efficiency rechargeable long life batteries Connecting cord KA333 Connecting cord which has stereo mini plugs 03 5 with resistance at both ends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to the microphone input jack when recording Converting plug adapters PA331 PA231 which convert to the monaural mini plug 93 5 or monaural mini plug 2 5 are also enclosed Carrying case CS126 supplied for the DM 550 The carrying case for the DM 550 and DM 450 guards the recorder from sustaining impact or becoming dirty A clip mike stand and holes for a mini tripod are attached on the ba
122. rring music file to the recorder P 105 for details Import files using Olympus Sonority e Import Podcast content from the Internet to a computer Please see Importing Podcast Content e P 107 for details Download Audible content using the Audible Manager e Download Audible content available from the Audible web site for a fee to a computer See Loading Audible Content P 112 for details Directly record files to the Recorder e Connect the recorder to another device to record directly to the recorder Please see Recording the sound of other devices with this recorder P 32 for details Using Windows Media Player Music 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 It supports WAV MP3 and WMA format music files By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted ripped P 97 and music files that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easily transferred to the recorder P 98 Copyright and copyright protection feature DRM By the Copyright Act any voice music files and music CDs downloaded from the Internet without the copyright holder s permission may not be reproduced distributed publicized re publicized on the Internet or converted into WAV WMA or MP3 files for the purpose of commercial business or sale A WMA file
123. ry indicator In this case lower the volume of the recorder e When replacing rechargeable batteries be sure to use Ni MH rechargeable batteries The use of other manufacturers products can damage the recorder and should be avoided Power supply Charging by connecting toa computer via USB You can charge the batteries by connecting to a PC s USB port When charging be sure to correctly place the rechargeable batteries supplied into the recorder P 14 Do not charge primary batteries such as alkali or lithium batteries It may cause battery leakage heating and recorder malfunction 1 Boot the PC Connect the USB connection cable to the USB port of the PC In the Stop or Hold status connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal on the bottom of this recorder while pressing the STOP amp button Batt Charge mode appears in the display while pressing the STOP E button Press and hold the STOP button until Charging appears in the display S Ajddns samog i 15 Ajddns samog 16 Connect to the USB connecting AC adapter optional to charge It can be charged by connecting to the USB connecting AC adapter A514 optional Before connecting the AC adapter switch the USB Connection setting to AC Adapter P 69 1 Plug the AC Adapter into a socket for domestic power Plug the recorder s USB connecting cable into the AC Adapter With the Power at
124. s Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product Applicable Product DM 550 DM 450 This symbol crossed out wheeled bin Directive 2006 66 EC Annex II indicates separate collection of waste batteries in the EU countries Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste batteries suonjeriypeads yoddns pue aue sisse jer1uyra 127 OLYMPUS OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP Shinjuku Monolith 3 1 Nishi Shinjuku 2 chome Shinjyuku ku Tokyo 163 0914 Japan Tel 81 0 3 3340 2111 http www olympus com OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC 3500 Corporate Parkway P O Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034 0610 U S A Tel 1 888 553 4448 http www olympusamerica com OLYMPUS IMAGING EUROPA GMBH Premises Goods delivery Wendenstrasse 14 18 20097 Hamburg Germany Tel 49 0 40 237730 Letters Postfach 10 49 08 20034 Hamburg Germany http www olympus europa com OLYMPUS IMAGING amp AUDIO KeyMed House Stock Road Southend on Sea Essex SS2 5QH UK Tel 0800 111 4777 http www olympus co uk EN BD2506 01 AP0906
125. s broadcast by the program Device Manager will be displayed in the List View of the Podcast folder Under the initial settings the latest contents being broadcast will be automatically downloaded during registration d E Browser Editor e Olympus Sonority KJ Recording Folder E Download Tray Hgg Folder 4 Eg Folder E Ei Folder c fen Folder D fee Folder E em ENE EC pfam K A O i h gt Editor Radio Days radiodays radiodays jp Category Website presented by radiodays Total of 1 Files suol 2UNJ apiny wesbolg 111 Loading Audible Content Use the AudibleManager to load Audible content onto the recorder Playback management and transfer of Audible content to the recorder can be done using the AudibleManager Installing AudibleManager When AudibleManager is not installed on a computer install the AudibleManager according to the procedure described below 1 Access one of Audible web sites from the web browser and download the AudibleManager http www audible com United States http www audible co uk United Kingdom http www audible fr France http www audible de Germany Start up the downloaded executable file e The AudibleManager Setup screen will be displayed Select the name of the device in use OLYMPUS DM 550 450 and click the Install button When the Audible Manager License Agreement is displayed click the I Accept
126. s except date and time settings Transfer any important files to a computer before formatting the recorder button OK button 1 Select Format from the menu in Device Menu Please refer to P 44 P 45 for details on menu settings Device Wenu ml Folder Name tlTime amp Date a USE Settings Reset ettin cl ah i ee Press the or button to select the recording media to format Press the OK button Start Cancel will appear on the display Menu setting method Press the button to select Start Press the OK button After the Data will be cleared message is on for two seconds Start Cancel will turn on Data will be cleared MBui lt in Memory re You sure 6 Press the button again to select Start poy w u1 s nuay 71 poyjow Huijj as nusw K 72 Press the OK button Formatting begins and Format flashes on the display Format Done appears when formatting ends Qs __ 1 NIST ZR Ly Format MBui t in Memory Format Done Menu setting method Notes e When an microSD card is inserted in the recorder be sure to confirm the recording media as either Built in Memory or microSD Card so that there is no mistake P54 e Never perform operations such as the following while processing as they may damage the data In addition replace the batteries with two new ones in order to ensure
127. setting method Press the OK or gt l button to When Scene Save is selected move to Settings You can save the menu settings of a play back you have set to your choice When Scene Select is selected 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 the recorder is stopped pressing and holding the F2 button will return the screen to Scene Select 1 Press the or button to select the playback scene you want to set 2 Press the OK button to complete the selection After purchase all the settings from 1 to 5 of User Setting are the same initial settings Register the user settings in the Scene Save then select playback scene To confirm the respective playback scene settings press the or button in the Scene Select screen to select the item you want to confirm then Setting 2 press the gt l button to confirm in setting 4 the setting confirmation screen To aa tes end the setting confirmation screen 5 m press the F1 button and the display will return to the Scene Select screen Press the F2 or STOP E button to complete the setting User Setting User Setting 3 ser sett ing 4 BACK EXIT _ poyjow Guijjzas nuay 67 poy w buijjas nuay ya 68 Guidance Voice Guide This feature gives audio announcements of recorder operat
128. sing the provided Olympus Sonority software STOP button F2 button button P ld button OK button 1 Select the folder for which you would like to rearrange the song order P 24 to P 27 Select Replace from the menu on the File Menu Please refer to P 44 P 45 for details on menu settings Press the or button to select the file you want to move file select ml DMS 50001 Wii WESOO02 WAA OMS S0005 WHA OMSS0004 WMA OMS SO005 WHA hi a i re se Press the OK or BPI button The cursor will flash to confirm that the file can be moved EET n a ADEE Menu setting method insert point mM ANDRUS 7 M RUZATU N Habo nwa ON DMSSO005 WHA ah BACK Press the or button to select the location to move it to insert point m l OM SOO001 WHA pi FOOOS Whe NA DME SOOO Way ee se Gi Press the OK button to complete the setting If there are more files to move repeat Steps 3 through 6 Pressing the k lt button without pressing the OK button will cancel the settings and return you to the previous screen insert point m 0l File order changed Press the F2 or STOP E button to complete the setting Moving Copying Files File Move Copy For DM 550 Files saved in the built in memory or the microSD card can be moved or copied within the memory Files can also be moved or copied between memory SS
129. sons is excluded from the Olympus s liability Batteries A Danger Batteries should never be exposed to flame heated short circuited or disassembled e Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle near a heat source etc Warning Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly onto a battery or modify it Do not connect the and terminals together This may cause fire overheating or electric shock When carrying or storing the batteries be sure to put it in the provided case to protect its terminals Do not carry or store the batteries with any metal objects such as key rings If this warning is not followed fire overheating or electric shock may occur Do not connect the batteries directly to a power outlet or a cigarette lighter of an automobile Do not insert the batteries with their and terminals reversed If any liquid from a battery gets into your eyes promptly wash it off with clean water and consult your doctor at once Do not attempt to recharge alkaline lithium or any other non rechargeable batteries Never use any batteries witha torn or cracked outer cover Keep batteries out of the reach of children If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal noise heat smoke or a burning odor 1 remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yoursel
130. sta Ultimate Service Pack 1 32bit 64bit CPU 32 bits x86 of 1GHz and above or 64 bits x64 processor RAM 512 MB or more Hard drive space 300 MB or more Drive CD ROM CD R CD RW DVD ROM drive Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 later Display 1024 x 768 pixels or more 65 536 colors or more 1 6770 000 colors or more is recommended USB port One or more free ports Others e Audio device e Environment where the Internet can be utilized Operating System Mac OS X 10 4 11 10 5 CPU PowerPC G5 or Intel Multicore Processor 1 5 GHz and above RAM 512 MB or more Hard drive space 300 MB or more Drive CD ROM CD R CD RW DVD ROM drive Browser Macintosh Safari 2 0 later Display 1024 x 768 pixels or more 32 000 colors or more 1 6770 000 colors or more is recommended USB port One or more free ports Others e Audio device e Environment where the Internet can be utilized Quick Time version 7 2 or more is recommended EZE CHIB e The support service will not cover if your PC has been updated from Windows 95 98 Me 2000 to Windows XP Vista Any failure on a self modified PC will not be covered under the operational warranty e Some functions in Olympus Sonority require QuickTime 7 2 and above The latest version of QuickTime can be obtained from the MacOS Software Update Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority Various functions such as file management and editing are insta
131. t file is cued and playback Starts at the previously set speed Press the K lt button during playback slow playback or fast playback The file being played is cued and playback starts at the previously set speed Press the kad button 2 times during playback slow playback or fast playback The previous file is cued and playback starts at the previously set speed ypeqheld gt 37 ypeqheld Fy 38 e If a temp mark P 38 is marked in the middle of the file it reproduces from the position e If the skip space is set at other than file skip t P 52 the recorder will F Skip forward skip or R Skip reverse skip for a set time before playback To skip a file Press the BPI button while the recorder is stopped It skips to the Playback Position of the next file Press the k lt button when the playback is stopped at the beginning of the file It skips to the Playback Position of the previous file Press the k lt button when the playback is stopped in the middle of the file It skips to the head of the file Notes e The bookmark mode is compatible with the files within the Podcast folder and Audible files e If the file is deleted with this recorder the Playback Position information is deleted simultaneously e Management file for the Playback Position will be created for each file Playback Setting an index mark or a temp mark If index marks and temp marks a
132. te Your Device To activate your Olympus Digital Player please enter your Audible username and password then press OK button User Name olympus Ok Password Current Status Transferring Program April 16 2008 Le Show EZE e When a content file is transferred to the recorder a pos file will be automatically created for each content file in the Audible folder e When the pos file is deleted using Explorer the stored Playback Position will be deleted The next time the file is selected playback starts from the beginning of the file e 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 Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder Audible content that has been transferred into the Audible folder on the recorder from a computer can be enjoyed with an exclusive 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 a computer The operating method for Audible mode differs from when other folders on the recorder are selected Normal mode See the Operating Recorder in Audib
133. the Audible web site Access to the Audible web site using web browser and download the content by following the purchase procedures described on the web site With the existing setting content downloads to the Library folder in the AudibleManager When download has been completed the AudibleManager starts up and purchased content displays on the contents list in the Library u u0 a qIpny bulpeoy Py 113 U9 U0 ojqIpny Huluajysuesy S 114 Transferring Audible Content Audible content can be transferred into the Audible folder on the recorder by following the procedure described below 1 Connect the recorder to a computer Select Library in the Audible Folders tree listing A list of content stored in the Library displays on the right side Select the content to be transferred to the recorder and click the Add to Device button When the Activate Your Device entry screen is displayed enter the user name and password for Audible and click the 0K button The transfer begins e Wait until the transfer of the content has been completed When it has been completed the transferred content is displayed in the contents listing of the device Also the transferred content is displayed in the Library File Edit Devices Help DQDOOOOOO p April 16 2008 Le Show Audible Folders My library Online Harry Shearer Harry Shearer Tieer TA Activa
134. ting Files One designated voice file can be split into the two files in Olympus Sonority Changing to a MP3 format upgrade to the Olympus Sonority Plus is necessary P 92 75 a1eM j0S Hurjjezsuj A 76 Installing Software Before you connect the recorder to your PC and use it you must first install the Olympus Sonority software from the included Software CD Be sure to confirm the following before installation e Exit all running applications e You need to log on as an Administrator 1 Insert Olympus Sonority into the CD ROM drive The installation program will start automatically Once the program starts jump to step 4 If it does not follow the procedures in steps 2 and 3 Opening contents in the CD ROM with Explorer Double click Setup in the CD ROM When the Olympus Sonority launch screen is displayed click the desired language to select it When Olympus Sonority Setup is clicked the Installer Opening screen will start up Follow the Installer Wizard instructions Olympus Sonorit version 1 0 hi oduct gt e MZ a _ You can install Olympus Sonority using this CD ROM Olympus Sonority Setup Gi Confirm your acceptance of the terms of the Licensing Agreement You must accept the terms of the Licensing Agreement to install Olympus Sonority After checking the Agree box click Next Registration of User Registration Information Please enter your name
135. to play a selected file at a pre set time You can program up to three desired settings Preset 1 3 On Off Day Start Time Volume Alarm Sound and Playback File Te STOP button SA F2 button q button gt l I lt button OK button 1 Select Alarm from the menu in Play Menu Please refer to P 44 P 45 for details on menu settings BjYoice Filter P Play Speed Skip Space Osan a ee se Press the or button to selecta preset number Press the l button to show the Day and the Start Time set for the preset number the cursor is pointing at Preset 3 gm i E se Menu setting method Press the OK button Press the or button to select the item to set Select items you want to set 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 Day start Time 7 Yo lume i fa ee se Press the OK or Bi button to move to the respective setting On Off setting 4 Press the or button to select between On and Off On Setting will be applied Off Setting will not be applied 2 Press the OK button to exit On Off selection Day setting 1 Press the or button to select from One Time Everyday and Every Week One Time Alarm Playback will be performed only once at the spec
136. turn the volume of beeps to normal Volume Decrease the volume of beeps Off Deactivate beeps Language Lang You can select the display language for this recorder English Frangais Deutsch Italiano Espanol Pycckun poyjow Guijjzas nuay bal Refer to Guidance Voice Guide P 68 Intro Play For DM 550 You can listen to the first few seconds of a file by touching the cursor to a file within a folder This feature is convenient when looking for files 10seconds The first 10 seconds of a file will be played S5seconds The first 5 seconds of a file will be played 3seconds The first 3 seconds of a file will be played Off Disables this function 53 poyjow Hulj3as nusw a 54 Device Menu Memory Select When an microSD card is inserted you can select to record to either the built in memory or to the microSD card P 22 Built in Memory Built in memory microSD Card microSD card Changing Power Save Power Save Forgetting to turn the power off can be prevented If the recorder remains in stop mode for over 10 minutes Initial setting while the power is turned on the power will be turned off 5minutes 10minutes 30minutes 1hour Set the length of time before the power will be turned off Off Disables this function e If any button is pressed the elapsed time count before the power turns off will start over again Changing Folder Names Fol
137. vel can be set to any of 15 different values The higher the value the more sensitive the recorder to sounds At the highest value even the faintest sound will activate recording a Level meter varies according to the sound volume being recorded b Start level moves to the right left according to the set level Start level Recording level switch button Only when VCVA On Rec Level Manuall is set it is displayed Press the F1 button to change the recording level during VCVA recording The recording level can be adjusted Ha es INDE e The start stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode 1 P 47 e If the starting level is not adjusted within 2 seconds the display will return to the previous e If the surrounding noise is loud the starting sensitivity of the VCVA can be adjusted according to the recording situation e To ensure successful recordings prior testing and adjustment of the start stop actuation level is recommended Menu setting method VCVA standby monitor setting When Standby is set to On with the menu setting the recording will not be output from the earphone while in VCVA standby When you monitor your recording with the earphone connected you can check whether VCVA is launched or not by checking if an audio is output On Enables the Standby Monitor function Off Disables this function Timer Rec Refer to
138. versions that may be provided by Audible from time to time and any combination of the foregoing 1 GRANT OF SOFTWARE LICENSE SCOPE OF USE Subject to the 4 Cancel Adding Device to AudibleManager Loading Audible Content If AudibleManager has already been installed add a device in order to handle the recorder in the AudibleManager Follow the procedure described below 1 Select Add New Device in the Devices menu When the dialog box displays verify the internet connection and click the Yes button When the dialog box is displayed check the name of the device in use DM 550 450 and click the OK button Installation starts Wait until the process has been completed Once the installation has been completed AudibleManager restarts Verify that the device in use has been added to the Mobile Devices menu Purchasing Audible Content Eile Edit Devices Help E Add New Device Deactivate Ctr My Libra Choose Mobile Device Ctrl Shift D AudibleManager Components Update t please connect now i CA AudibleManager Component update will connect to Audible site and retrieve the list of available components I are not connected to the Interne Do you want to continue col wal gt PrPrrere Not Installed rr Mobile Devices B Add New Device G Go to GD Burn Mode A No Device OLYMPUS DM 550 450 Audible content can be purchased from
139. will be stored there Firstlayer Second layer Audible Artist 01 Album 01 E 02 Artist 03 Each folder can store up to 999 files Up to 128 folders can be creat ed under the Audible folder including Audible Selecting the folders and files Change folders while the operation is playing back or stopped For information on the 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 A AT E A Folder list displa File list displa File displa list display play play play rit mMRecorder m O CeFolder amp O Folder A DM550001 WMA A MusiC Folder B A gt mM Podcast Folder C DM550003 WMA 08565 Folder D oDHE50004 UMA an 11M04s M Folder HOME E m DM550005 WMA R HOME FOLDER Operation of the folders for music playbacks Content playbacks Home folder list display 03 Titl 10 Titl HONE Return aan Each time you press this it returns up one level The list display can be operated by the K d button When you press and hold the LIST button while moving ina hierarchy of folders it will return to the file display File display Information of the selected file is displayed Enters in playback standby mode Folder list display First Hayan Moving through the levels e Il wma 02 Title B wma ed mpd ich Title C aa
140. y on device Start sync when device connects Settings Currently supported devices Click Details to learn about portable devices that are compatible with Windows Media Player OK Cancel e Copying the music files with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portable device such as this recorder may be restricted e To transfer the files by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus website e 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 PC and delete unnecessary file may appear on this recorder s display In such a case erase the files to make free space hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music file sizes for the management file The more capacity for the management file will be necessary as the number of the music files increases 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 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 From the Features taskbar click the Burn menu Select the desired category from Library on the left and select voice files or albums to copy to the CD R RW and Drag amp Drop
141. y when the contents are different If contents are the same it will not be uploaded 4 E Browser Editor a Q Olympus Sonority E Recording Folder B ll Download Tra der b Gc Falder DM550006 aM A DM550009 vg DM550058 Ay DM550059 WAV DM550060 WAV DM550061 1 DM550062 vA DM550063 Wg DM550064 vay aAA Pode t Tray ke ES a S i S i S e Olympus Sonority Ctri Alt A a A F Ctri Alt 8 Ctrl Alt C Ctrl Alt D Ctri Alt E iy Download Folder D D 0 00 30 SRLS g i5 a Download Folder E orien 0 00 00 4 Browser Efitor B Q Olympus Sonority E Recording Folder E E Download Tray A Folder A e Folder B is OA o q Ctrl Shift M Upload Selected Files Ctrl shift u fe Switch to Audio Mode Download All R i Dfa IET hd Ducci nucen We Folder c Sp Folder D Se Folder E J9P10IdY JY 0 Sajl4 ad10A peojdy S 89 ezed apiny ar10 Huikdo a Copying Voice Guide Data CIES HID If you format the recorder and erase data by mistake you can copy the voice guide data from Olympus Sonority to the recorder 1 Make sure that the recorder s Copying of the voice guide data voice guide is set to On If the recorder s voice guide is set to Off the voice guide data cannot be copied will be completed Once the transmission screen closes and the record indicator light on the recorder is OFF
142. yback 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 61 a poyjow Guijjzas nuay 62 If the Time amp Date is not correct timer recording cannot be set at the specified time so make sure the Time amp Date is correct before setting timer recording If itis not correct reset Time amp Date P 20 The recorder will record in the built in memory Folder A when the microSD card is selected as the recording destination and the microSD card is not inserted during Timer Recording Setting the Recording Scene Rec Scene The recording setting can be selected from the Dictation Conference Lecture templates to suit the recording scene or situation You can also save a recording setting of your choice D STOP button q w 2a De F2 button button Pl lda button OK button 1 Select Rec Scene from the menu in Rec Menu Please refer to P 44 P 45 for details on menu settings Menu setting method Press the or button to select the item to set Press the OK or P button to move to Settings When Scene Select is selected 1 Press the or button to select the recording scene you want to set 2 Press the OK button to complete the selectio

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