Olympus MP3 Player 142665 User Manual

DIGITAL VOICE  
RECORDER  
DETAILED  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus  
Digital Voice Recorder.  
Please read these instructions for information  
about using the product correctly and safely.  
Keep the instructions handy for future reference.  
To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that  
you test the record function and volume before use.  
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Table of contents  
Erasing............................................................ 48  
Erasing files .............................................................48  
Erasing a folder........................................................48  
Partially erasing a file .............................................49  
Introduction  
Safety precautions ............................................ 4  
1 Getting started  
Main features.................................................... 8  
Checking the contents of the box......................10  
Identification of parts ......................................11  
Display (LCD panel)..................................................12  
Power supply....................................................15  
Inserting batteries ..................................................15  
Battery settings.......................................................16  
Charging by connecting to a computer via USB......17  
Connect to the USB connecting AC adapter  
(optional) to charge ..........................................18  
Turning on/off the power........................................20  
HOLD ................................................................21  
Setting time and date [Time & Date] .................22  
Changing the time and date....................................23  
Inserting and ejecting a microSD card...............24  
Inserting a microSD card .........................................24  
Ejecting a microSD card...........................................25  
[Home] display operations................................26  
Notes on the folders .........................................27  
About the folders for voice recordings....................27  
About the folder for music playback.......................28  
About the folder for Podcast Contents....................29  
About the folder for Audible Contents....................29  
Selecting the folders and files ..........................30  
4 Menu setting  
Menu setting method.......................................51  
+ File Menu............................................................53  
, Rec Menu............................................................53  
- Play Menu...........................................................60  
. LCD/Sound Menu................................................63  
/ Device Menu.......................................................64  
Rearranging files [Replace].....................................66  
Moving/Copying files [File Move/Copy]..................67  
Dividing files [File Divide] .......................................69  
Timer recording [Timer Rec] ...................................70  
Alarm playback function [Alarm]............................72  
Guidance [Voice Guide] ...........................................75  
Changing the USB class [USB Settings] ...................76  
Formatting the recorder [Format] ..........................77  
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5 Using the recorder on your PC  
Operating environment....................................80  
Using Olympus Sonority....................................82  
Functions available in the Olympus Sonority .........82  
Installing software..................................................83  
Uninstalling software .............................................85  
Copying voice guide data ........................................86  
Upgrade function ....................................................87  
Using online help.....................................................89  
Connecting to your PC.......................................90  
Disconnecting from your PC....................................91  
Transfer the voice files to your PC .....................92  
Using as external memory of the PC..................93  
Using Audible content ......................................94  
Loading Audible content.........................................94  
Transferring Audible content..................................96  
Enjoy Audible content with the recorder................97  
2 About recording  
Recording.........................................................31  
Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene].............34  
Recommended settings by recording condition ....35  
Recording from external microphone or other  
devices...............................................................36  
3 About playback  
Playback ..........................................................38  
Playback Position mode ..........................................42  
Changing the playback speed .................................44  
Setting an index mark or a temp mark ...................45  
How to begin segment repeat playback .................46  
Changing the playback scene [Play Scene] .............47  
6 Other information  
Alarm message list .........................................101  
Troubleshooting.............................................103  
Accessories (optional).....................................106  
Specifications.................................................107  
Technical assistance and support.................... 112  
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Safety precautions  
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.  
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.  
Caution for usage environment  
To protect the high-precision  
technology contained in this  
product, never leave the recorder  
in the places listed below, no  
matter if in use or storage:  
Places where temperatures and/or  
humidity are high or go through  
extreme changes. Direct sunlight,  
beaches, locked cars, or near other  
heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or  
humidifiers.  
f Danger  
In sandy or dusty environments.  
Near flammable items or explosives.  
In wet places, such as bathrooms or  
in the rain. When using products with  
weatherproof designs, read their  
manuals as well.  
If the product is used without  
observing the information given  
under this symbol, serious injury  
or death may result.  
In places prone to strong vibrations.  
f Warning  
Never drop the recorder or subject  
it to severe shocks or vibrations.  
The recorder may malfunction  
if it is used in a location where  
it is subject to a magnetic/  
If the product is used without  
observing the information given  
under this symbol, injury or  
death may result.  
electromagnetic field, radio waves,  
or high voltage, such as near a  
TV set, microwave, video game,  
loud speakers, large monitor unit,  
TV/radio tower, or transmission  
towers. In such cases, turn the  
recorder off and on again before  
further operation.  
f Caution  
If the product is used without  
observing the information  
given under this symbol, minor  
personal injury, damage to the  
equipment, or loss of valuable  
data may result.  
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.  
Do not use organic solvents such  
as alcohol and lacquer thinner to  
clean the unit.  
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Safety precautions  
Warning regarding data loss:  
Use microSD/microSDHC memory  
cards only. Never use other types  
of cards.  
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 reasons is  
excluded from the Olympus’s liability.  
If you accidently insert another type  
of card into the recorder, contact an  
authorized distributor or service center.  
Do not try to remove the card by force.  
Do not operate the unit while  
operating a vehicle (such as a  
bicycle, motorcycle, or car).  
f Caution:  
Stop using the recorder  
immediately if you notice any  
unusual odors, noise, or smoke  
around it.  
Handling the recorder  
Never remove the batteries with bare  
hands, which may cause a fire or burn  
your hands.  
f Warning:  
Do not use the recorder near  
flammable or explosive gases.  
Keep young children and infants  
away from the recorder.  
Be careful with the strap.  
Be careful with the strap when you carry  
the recorder. It could easily catch on stray  
objects and cause serious damage.  
Always use and store the recorder out of  
the reach of young children and infants to  
prevent the following dangerous situations  
which could cause serious injury:  
Do not leave the recorder in  
places where it may be subject to  
extremely high temperatures.  
Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate  
and, in some circumstances, cause the  
recorder to catch fire. Do not use the  
charger or AC adapter if it is covered  
(such as a blanket). This could cause  
overheating, resulting in fire.  
1Becoming entangled in the recorder  
strap, causing strangulation.  
2Accidentally swallowing the battery,  
cards or other small parts.  
3Accidentally being injured by the  
moving parts of the recorder.  
Do not use or store the recorder  
in dusty or humid places.  
Handle the recorder with care to  
avoid getting a low-temperature  
burn.  
Do not disassemble, repair or  
modify the unit yourself.  
When the recorder contains metal  
parts, overheating can result in a low-  
temperature burn. Pay attention to the  
following:  
When used for a long period, the  
recorder will get hot. If you hold on  
to the recorder in this state, a low-  
temperature burn may be caused.  
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Safety precautions  
In places subject to extremely cold  
temperatures, the temperature of the  
recorder’s body may be lower than  
the environmental temperature. If  
possible, wear gloves when handling  
the recorder in cold temperatures.  
If battery fluid gets into your eyes,  
flush your eyes immediately with  
clear, cold running water and seek  
medical attention immediately.  
f Warning:  
Keep batteries dry at all times.  
If rechargeable batteries have  
not been recharged within the  
specified time, stop charging them  
and do not use them.  
Do not use a battery if it is cracked  
or broken.  
Never subject batteries to strong  
shocks or continuous vibration.  
If a battery leaks, becomes  
discolored or deformed, or  
becomes abnormal in any other  
way during operation, stop using  
the recorder.  
Battery handling precautions  
Follow these important guidelines  
to prevent batteries from leaking,  
overheating, burning, exploding, or  
causing electrical shocks or burns.  
f Danger:  
Do not attempt to recharge  
alkaline, lithium or any other non-  
rechargeable batteries.  
Batteries should never be exposed  
to flame, heated, short-circuited or  
disassembled.  
Never heat or incinerate batteries.  
Take precautions when carrying or  
storing batteries to prevent them  
from coming into contact with any  
metal objects such as jewelry, pins,  
fasteners, etc.  
If a battery leaks fluid onto your  
clothing or skin, remove the  
clothing and flush the affected  
area with clean, running cold water  
immediately. If the fluid burns  
your skin, seek medical attention  
immediately.  
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.  
To prevent causing battery leaks  
or damaging their terminals,  
carefully follow all instructions  
regarding the use of batteries.  
Never attempt to disassemble a  
battery or modify it in any way,  
solder, etc.  
Do not connect the battery directly  
to a power outlet or a cigarette  
lighter of an automobile.  
Keep battery 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:  
1remove the battery immediately while  
being careful not to burn yourself, and;  
2call your dealer or local Olympus  
representative for service.  
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Safety precautions  
f Caution:  
Please recycle batteries to help  
save our planets resources. When  
you throw away dead batteries,  
be sure to cover their terminals  
and always observe local laws and  
regulations.  
Always charge a rechargeable  
battery when using it for the first  
time, or if it has not been used for a  
long period.  
Rechargeable battery 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.  
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Getting started  
Main features  
sBuilt-in 3-microphone system (high-  
sensitivity stereo microphones and  
center microphone).  
sEquipped with a variety of features  
that support audio recording.  
With this recorder you can customize a  
variety of recording functions such as the  
recording level and microphone sensitivity  
to suit the recording conditions and  
personal preferences (P. 53).  
sIt has a built-in Variable Control Voice  
Actuator (VCVA) function (P.55).  
sThe Low Cut Filter minimizes air  
conditioner noise and other similar  
noises while recording (P.55).  
sA Noise Cancel function (P.60)  
and a Voice Filter function (P.60)  
cut noise and enable clear audio  
playback.  
With a combination of the high-  
sensitivity stereo microphones and  
center microphone, balanced, wideband  
recordings from the high to low  
frequencies are enabled.  
sUtilizes a high sensitivity, low  
noise stereo microphone capable  
of faithfully capturing the original  
sound.  
sSupports the linear PCM format,  
which is capable of recording sound  
quality equivalent to or surpassing  
CD-level.  
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Capable of realistically recording various  
different sound sources. High resolution  
recording at a high sampling frequency  
and bit count equivalent or superior to  
that of a music CD (Sampling frequency  
44.1 kHz, Bit count 16bit) is possible  
(P. 54).  
sSupports a wide range of recording  
formats. Can handle the MP3 format  
(MPEG-1/ MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3) and  
the Windows Media Audio (WMA)  
format.  
This device can save files in a highly  
compressed manner, thereby allowing for  
extended recording times (P. 54).  
In addition, when connected to an external  
device, the recorder can encode incoming  
analog audio signals without a PC (P. 36).  
sYou can playback WAV, WMA, and  
MP3 format files transferred from  
a computer in addition to files  
recorded by the device itself.  
This allows you to use this recorder as a  
music player.  
sHas recording scene setting and  
playback scene setting functions to  
register the best setting according to  
different usages (P.34, P.47, P.58,  
P.62).  
sIt features various repeat functions  
(P.46, P.61).  
sEUPHONY MOBILE has been included  
to produce a natural, realistic  
experience without degrading sound  
quality (P.60).  
sYou can move or copy files between  
the built-in memory and microSD  
card, and within the folders in the  
memory (P.67).  
sYou can erase part of a PCM-format  
file that has been recorded with this  
recorder (P.49).  
sYou can divide a file (PCM, MP3) that  
has been recorded with this recorder  
into two files (P.69).  
sIndex mark and temp mark features  
allow you to quickly find desired  
locations (P.45).  
sThe playback speed can be controlled  
as preferred (P.44).  
sSupports high capacity recording  
media. Besides the built-in memory,  
you can also record into a microSD  
card (P.24).  
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Main features  
sThe guidance feature (in English  
and other languages) gives audio  
notification of operating conditions.  
This allows you to easily operate various  
functions with the support of voice  
guidance (P.75).  
sIt is compatible with Podcasting  
(P.29).  
If favorite Podcast URLs are registered  
in the “Olympus Sonority”, the latest  
broadcasting content will be received  
automatically. Open the [Podcast] folder  
on the recorder to quickly listen to the  
program (file) transferred from the  
“Olympus Sonority”.  
sYou may assign your own names to  
folders (P.64).  
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sTimer Recording (P.70) and Alarm  
playback (P.72) enable automatic  
recording and playback at a set time.  
sA convenient intro play feature has  
been included for when searching  
for a file that you want to listen to  
(P.63).  
sCompatible with Audible  
broadcasting (P.94).  
sComes with “Olympus Sonority”  
software for Windows and Macintosh  
(P.80).  
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.  
sThe “Olympus Sonority” can be  
upgraded to a “Olympus Sonority  
Plus”, which is equipped with a  
enhanced functionality (Optional)  
(P.87).  
In addition to the “Olympus Sonority”  
functions, editing of MP3 files and  
creation of music CDs can be performed.  
sThis recorder is compatible with USB  
2.0, enabling fast data transfer to a  
computer.  
sIt has a USB charging function  
(P.17).  
sIt has a backlight full-dot display  
(LCD panel).  
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Checking the contents of the box  
The following items are included with the recorder.  
If anything is missing or damaged, contact the dealer from whom you purchased the recorder.  
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Voice Recorder  
USB cable  
Strap  
Ni-MH Rechargeable  
batteries (2)  
Olympus Sonority CD-ROM  
INSTRUCTIONS  
Warranty card  
Earphone  
Carrying case  
Contents may vary depending on purchase location.  
Warranty differs depending on purchase location. Warranty card may not be included.  
4Attaching the strap:  
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Identification of parts  
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1Built-in stereo microphone (L/R)  
2Built-in center microphone  
3LED indicator light (LED)  
4Display (LCD panel)  
5F1 button  
MENU/SCENE button  
F2 button  
$`OK button  
%9button  
^Strap hole  
&LIST button  
*Built-in speaker  
(EAR (Earphone) jack  
)REMOTE jack  
Connect the receiver for the exclusive  
remote control set RS30W (optional). This  
enables operation of the start and stop  
recording functions through the remote  
control.  
-POWER/HOLD switch  
=Battery cover  
qUSB connector  
6STOP (4) button  
7+ button  
80button  
9ERASE button  
0button  
!MIC (Microphone) jack  
@Card cover  
#REC (s) (Record) button  
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Identification of parts  
Display (LCD panel)  
4[Recorder] mode display:  
Folder list display  
File display  
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1Recording media indicator  
[l]: Built-in flash memory  
[m]: microSD card  
1Recording media indicator  
2Current file name  
3Current file number/ Total  
2Current folder name  
3Battery indicator  
4Folder name  
number of recorded files in the  
folder  
4Battery indicator  
5Function guide indicator  
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Folder indicator, File Lock indicator,  
Recording mode indicator  
6Recorder status indicator  
File list display  
[K]: Record indicator  
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[
]: Pause indicator  
]: Stop indicator  
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[]: Play indicator  
[ß]: Forwarding indicator  
[
]: Rewinding indicator  
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[N]: F. Play indicator  
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7Icon display (P.14)  
8Remaining recording time,  
File length  
9Elapsed recording time,  
Elapsed playback time  
1Recording media indicator  
2Current folder name  
3Battery indicator  
0Remaining memory bar indicator,  
Playback position bar indicator  
4File name  
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Level meter, Recording date and time  
5Function guide indicator  
@Function guide indicator  
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Identification of parts  
4[Music], [Podcast], [Audible], mode display:  
List display  
File display  
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When there are files and  
folders in the folder  
1Recording media indicator  
2Current file name  
1Recording media indicator  
[l]: Built-in flash memory  
[m]: microSD card  
2Current folder name  
3Battery indicator  
4Folder name, File name  
5Function guide indicator  
3Current file number/ Total  
number of recorded files in the  
folder  
4Battery indicator  
5File format  
6Recorder status indicator  
[]: Play indicator  
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]: Stop indicator  
List display  
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[ß]: Forwarding indicator  
[
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[N]: F. Play indicator  
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[
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7Title name  
8Artist name  
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9Album name  
0Function guide indicator  
!File length  
@Elapsed playback time  
#Playback position bar indicator  
$Icon display (P.14)  
When there are only files in  
the folder  
1Recording media indicator  
2Current folder name  
3Battery indicator  
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5Function guide indicator  
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Identification of parts  
Icon display (For all modes)  
[«]: Timer  
[]: Zoom Mic  
[A]: Alarm  
[%]: Noise Cancel  
[$]: Voice Filter  
[Ü] [á] [ ]: Playback mode  
[] EUPHONY  
[?]: Microphone Sensitivity  
[û]: VCVA  
[Æ]: Voice sync  
[]: Rec Level  
[0]: Low Cut Filter  
[]: Reverb  
1
Remove the screen protector on the  
display.  
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Power supply  
2
Insert size-AAA batteries,  
observing the correct =and  
-polarities.  
Inserting batteries  
This recorder can be used with either Ni-MH  
Rechargeable Batteries or AAA Alkaline  
Batteries.  
When charging with the recorder,  
be sure to use the supplied Ni-MH  
rechargeable batteries (BR404).  
The supplied rechargeable  
batteries are not fully charged.  
Before using the recorder or  
after long periods of disuse,  
it is recommended that you  
continuously charge them until  
full (P.17).  
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1
Lightly press down on the arrow  
and slide the battery cover open.  
3
Close the battery cover  
completely by pressing to the  
direction A, then sliding to the  
direction B.  
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Power supply  
Notes  
Battery settings  
Select to match the battery you are using.  
Manganese batteries may not be used in  
this recorder.  
When changing batteries, AAA alkaline  
batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable  
batteries are recommended.  
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Replace the batteries and turn on  
the recorder (P.15).  
2
Press the + or button to change  
the setting.  
Be sure to stop the recorder before  
replacing the batteries. Unloading the  
batteries while the recorder is in use may  
cause a malfunction such as corrupting  
the file, etc. If you take out the batteries  
while recording, you will lose your  
currently recorded file because the file  
header will not be able to close.  
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Battery type  
If it takes longer than 15 minutes to  
replace the dead batteries or if you take  
the batteries in and out repeatedly at  
short intervals, you may have to redo the  
battery and time settings. In this case, the  
[Battery] screen will appear. For more  
details, see “Battery settings”.  
[Ni-MH] (õ):  
Select when using the Olympus Ni-  
MH rechargeable batteries (BR404).  
[Alkaline] (ú):  
Remove the batteries if you are not going  
to use the recorder for an extended  
period of time.  
When replacing rechargeable batteries,  
be sure to use Ni-MH rechargeable  
batteries (optional). The use of other  
manufacturers’ products can damage the  
recorder and should be avoided.  
Select when using alkaline batteries.  
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Press the `OK button to  
complete the setting.  
If the “Hour” indicator flashes in the  
display, see “Setting time and date  
[Time & Date]” (P. 22).  
Battery indicator  
The battery indicator on the display  
changes as the batteries lose power.  
When [æ] appears on the display,  
replace the batteries as soon as  
possible. When the batteries are  
too weak, [s] and [Battery Low]  
will appear on the display and the  
recorder will shut down.  
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Power supply  
Note  
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While the recorder is during stop  
mode or turned off, connect  
the USB cable to the connecting  
terminal on the bottom of the  
recorder.  
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 [º] is displayed in the battery  
indicator. In this case, lower the volume of  
the recorder.  
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Charging by connecting to a  
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.15).  
Before connecting the USB cable,  
exit HOLD mode (P. 21).  
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Press the `OK button to start  
charging.  
Do not charge primary batteries such  
as alkaline or lithium batteries. It may  
cause battery leakage or heating, which  
may cause the recorder to malfunction.  
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2
Boot the PC.  
Connect the USB cable to the USB  
port of the PC.  
While [Press OK to start charging] is  
flashing, press the `OK button.  
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Charging is completed when battery  
indication becomes to [ ].  
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Charging time: approximately 3 hours *  
*
It shows the approximate time when  
charging the rechargeable battery  
fully from no remaining power at the  
room temperature. The charging time  
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Power supply  
will be changed depending on the  
remaining amount and the state of  
batteries.  
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While the recorder is during  
stop mode or turned off,  
connect the USB cable to the  
connecting terminal on the  
bottom of the recorder.  
Connect to the USB connecting AC  
adapter (optional) to charge  
It can be charged by connecting to the USB  
connecting AC adapter (A514) (optional).  
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To the USB  
connector  
Before connecting the AC  
adapter, switch the USB  
connection setting to  
[AC Adapter] (P.76).  
Before connecting the USB  
cable, exit HOLD mode (P. 21).  
4
Press the `OK button to start  
charging.  
1
Plug the recorder’s USB cable  
into the AC adapter.  
To the USB  
connecting AC  
adapter’s (A514)  
USB connector  
While [Press OK to start charging] is  
flashing, press the `OK button.  
5
Charging is completed when  
[Battery Full] is displayed.  
2
Plug the AC adapter into AC  
outlet.  
To the  
AC outlet  
Notes  
The recorder cannot be charged when  
the PC is not turned on. It may not also  
be charged when the PC is in standby,  
hibernate, or sleep mode.  
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Power supply  
Do not charge the recorder with the USB  
hub connected.  
Insert the supplied rechargeable battery  
and set [Battery] to [Ni-MH]. If [Battery]  
is set to [Alkaline], you cannot recharge  
(P.16, P.64).  
Cautions concerning the rechargeable  
batteries  
Read the following descriptions carefully  
when you use the Ni-MH rechargeable  
batteries.  
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You cannot charge when [ ]*1 or [ ]*2  
blinks. Charge the batteries at a  
temperature in the range of 5°C to 35°C  
(41°F to 95°F).  
Discharging:  
The rechargeable batteries self-discharge  
while this is not in use. Be sure to charge  
them regularly before use.  
1
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*1 [ ]: When the surrounding  
temperature is low.  
Operating temperature:  
*2 [ ]: When the surrounding  
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.  
temperature is high.  
When using time becomes notably short  
even after the batteries are fully charged,  
replace them with new ones.  
Be sure to push the USB connector all the  
way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not  
operate properly.  
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 a long time, and store them separately.  
Be sure to use the included dedicated  
USB cable. If any other company’s cable  
is used, it may lead to malfunction of the  
recorder. Also, never use this dedicated  
cable with any other company’s products.  
Selecting [Composite] in the USB  
connection settings will prevent the  
recorder to charge via USB. Select  
[Storage class] in the USB connection  
settings if you would like to charge  
(P.76).  
In case you would like to charge using  
the [Composite] setting, select [Option]  
in the USB connection settings, then  
connect the USB cable to the recorder.  
Select [AC adapter] at the [USB Connect]  
display to start charging (P.76).  
Notes  
This recorder is designed to fully charge  
batteries regardless of their energy level.  
However, for best results when charging  
newly purchased rechargeable batteries  
or batteries that have not been used  
for a long time (more than one month),  
It is recommended to fully charge the  
batteries then discharge repeatedly for 2  
to 3 times.  
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Power supply  
When disposing rechargeable batteries,  
always observe the local laws and  
regulations. Contact your 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.  
Turning off the power  
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to  
the direction of the arrow, and hold  
it for 0.5 seconds or longer.  
The display shuts off, and the power will  
be turned off.  
The resume function remembers the stop  
position before the power is turned off.  
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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.  
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 (P.64).  
To exit power save mode, press any  
button.  
Turning on the power  
While the recorder is turned off,  
slide the POWER/HOLD switch to  
the direction of the arrow.  
The display will turn on, and the power  
will be turned on.  
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HOLD  
If you set the recorder to HOLD mode, the running conditions will be preserved, and all  
buttons will be disabled. This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried in a bag or  
pocket. This mode can also prevent you from accidentally stopping recording.  
Set the recorder to HOLD mode  
Exit HOLD mode  
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to  
the [HOLD] position.  
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to  
the A position.  
1
After [Hold] appears on the display, the  
recorder is set to HOLD mode.  
Notes  
If you press any button in HOLD mode, the clock display lights for 2 seconds, but it will not  
operate the recorder.  
If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is disabled with the playback  
(recording) state unchanged (When playback has ended or the recording has ended due  
to the remaining memory being used up, it will stop).  
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(optional), even when it is in HOLD mode.  
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Setting time and date [Time & Date]  
If you set the time and date beforehand,  
the information when the file is recorded is  
automatically stored for each file. Setting  
the time and date beforehand enables easier  
file management.  
2
Press the + or button to set.  
Follow the same steps by pressing the  
9or 0button to select the next  
item, and pressing 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.  
When you use the recorder for  
the first time after purchasing it,  
or when the batteries have been  
inserted without the device having  
been used in a long time, the  
[Set Time & Date] will appear. When  
the “Hour” is flashing, conduct the  
setup from Step 1.  
1
Example: 10:38 P.M  
10:38 PM  
(Initial setting)  
22:38  
You can select the order of the  
Month”, “Day” and “Year” by  
pressing the F1 button while setting  
them.  
Example: March 24, 2011  
3M 24D 2011Y  
(Initial setting)  
24D 3M 2011Y  
2011Y 3M 24D  
3
Press the `OK button to  
complete the setting.  
+− button  
90button  
`OK button  
1
Press the 9or 0button to  
select the item to set.  
The clock will start from the set date  
and time. Press the `OK button  
according to the time signal.  
Select the item from the “Hour”,  
Minute”, Year”, “Month” and “Day”  
with a flashing point.  
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Setting time and date [Time & Date]  
Notes  
2
Press the + or button to select  
[Device Menu] tab.  
If you press the `OK button during the  
setup operation, the recorder will save  
the items that were set to that point.  
After setup, a message will sound saying  
that If the guidance is not required, select  
[Off], and the screen goes into [Voice  
Guide] (P.75) setup. If you don’t want  
the guidance feature, select [Off].  
You can change the menu display by  
moving the settings tab cursor.  
1
Changing the time and date  
While the recorder is during stop  
mode, press and hold the STOP (4)  
button to display the [Time & Date]  
and [Remain]. If the current time and  
date is not correct, set it using the  
procedure below.  
3
4
Press the `OK button to move  
the cursor to the item to set.  
[Device Menu] will appear on the  
display.  
Press the + or button to select  
[Time & Date].  
5
Press the `OK button.  
[Time & Date] will appear on the  
display.  
MENU/SCENE  
button  
F2 button  
The “Hour” will flash on the display,  
indicating the start of the Time and  
Date setup process.  
+ − button  
`OK button  
1
While the recorder is during stop  
mode, press the MENU/SCENE  
button.  
The following steps are the same as  
Step 1 through Step 3 of “Setting time  
and date [Time & Date]” (P. 22).  
Press the F2 (EXIT) button to  
close the menu screen.  
The menu will appear on the display  
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Inserting and ejecting a microSD card  
The “microSD” indicated in the instruction  
manual refers to both microSD and  
microSDHC. With this recorder, besides the  
built-in memory, you can store the data in  
the commercially available microSD card.  
Inserting the microSD card in the  
wrong way or at an angle could  
damage the contact area or cause the  
microSD card to jam.  
If the microSD card is not inserted all  
the way, data may not be written to  
the microSD card.  
Inserting a microSD card  
3
Close the card cover securely.  
1
1
While the recorder is during stop  
mode, open the card cover.  
When you insert the microSD card,  
the recording media changeover  
display will appear.  
4
To record on a microSD card,  
press the + or button and select  
[Yes].  
2
Face the microSD card in the  
correct way and insert into  
the card slot as shown in the  
diagram.  
Insert the microSD card keeping it  
straight.  
5
Press the `OK button to  
complete the setting.  
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Inserting and ejecting a microSD card  
Notes  
3
Close the card cover securely.  
It is possible to switch the recording  
media over to the built-in memory  
(P.64).  
In some cases microSD cards which have  
been formatted (initialized) by another  
device, such as a computer, may not be  
recognized. Be sure to format microSD  
cards with this recorder before using  
them (P.77).  
Notes  
Releasing your finger quickly after  
pushing the microSD card inward may  
cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.  
Check the Olympus website regarding  
microSD cards which are confirmed  
operation with this recorder.  
This recorder may not recognize correctly  
on some microSD cards which are not  
compatible with this recorder.  
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.  
The processing performance reduces in  
a microSD card when you repeat writing  
and deleting. In this case, format the  
microSD card (P.77).  
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Ejecting a microSD card  
1
While the recorder is during stop  
mode, open the card cover.  
Push the microSD card inward to  
unlock it, and let it eject partially.  
2
The microSD card is visibly out of the  
slot and can be removed safely.  
If you eject the microSD card when  
[Memory Select] is set to [microSD  
Card], it will be automatically  
changed to [Built-in Memory  
Selected].  
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[Home] display operations  
You can use this recorder as a digital voice  
recorder, as well as a digital music player.  
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Press the `OK button.  
+ − button  
`OK button  
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When [Recorder] is selected:  
The recorder will go into [Recorder]  
mode. You will be able to record  
and playback files recorded by the  
recorder (P. 31, P. 38).  
LIST button  
1
Press the LIST button repeatedly  
to set the [Home] display.  
[Home] will appear on the display.  
When [Music] (Audible) or [Podcast]  
is selected:  
The recorder will go into [Music]  
(Audible) or [Podcast] mode, and  
you will be able to playback music  
files transferred to the recorder  
(P. 38).  
When [Home] is displayed in the  
Function Guide display section, press  
the F1 button to return to the home  
screen.  
2
Press the + or button to select  
the mode.  
Note  
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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 files, music files, and contents files are separated and saved  
respectively into the [Recorder], [Music], [Podcast] and [Audible] folders organized in a  
branching tree-style.  
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.  
1
You can change the mode  
on the [Home] display.  
Home  
Folder  
File  
Recorder  
001  
002  
003  
004  
Folder A  
Folder B  
Folder C  
Folder D  
Folder E  
200  
Each folder can store up to  
200 files.  
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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 playback 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.66).  
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Home  
First layer  
Artist 01  
Second layer  
Album 01  
001  
002  
003  
004  
Music  
Artist 02  
Artist 03  
Album 02  
Album 03  
200  
Each folder can store  
up to 200 files.  
Up to 200 folders can be created under the [Music]  
folder, including [Music].  
Folder  
File  
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Notes on the folders  
About the folder for Podcast Contents  
A [Podcast] folder to store podcasts is prepared in advance. Programs (files) transmitted  
from the “Olympus Sonority” can be played. With the recorder stopped, open the [Podcast]  
folder at the [Home] menu to display a list of files and folders stored in the folder.  
First layer  
Second layer  
1
Program  
01  
001  
002  
003  
004  
Home  
Podcast  
Program  
02  
Program  
03  
Up to 200 folders can  
be created under  
the [Podcast] folder,  
including [Podcast].  
Each folder can  
store up to 200  
files.  
200  
About the folder for Audible Contents  
Audible files can be redirected from the Audible website to the recorder using the Audible  
Manager (P.94) 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  
will be stored there.  
First layer Second layer  
Music  
001  
Home  
Audible  
Artist 01  
Artist 02  
Artist 03  
Album 01  
Album 02  
Album 03  
002  
003  
004  
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Each folder  
can store up  
to 200 files.  
200  
created under the [Audible]  
folder, including [Audible].  
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Selecting the folders and files  
Change folders while the operation is stopped or during play. For information on the layered  
structure of the folders, see the section entitled “Notes on the folders” (P. 27).  
[Home] display  
Operation of the folders for voice recordings  
1
Folder list  
display  
File list display  
File display  
Operation of the folders for music playbacks  
Folder list  
display  
(First layer)  
Folder list  
display  
(Second layer)  
File list display  
File display  
When [Music] folder is selected.  
Moving through the levels  
}Return: LIST button  
+ or button  
Each time you press this it returns up one  
level. The 0button can also serve as  
the LIST button on a list display.  
Select the folder or file.  
[Home] display:  
Allows the mode of the recorder to be  
changed (P. 26).  
File display:  
Information of the selected file is  
displayed. Enters in playback standby  
mode.  
List display:  
The folders and files recorded in this  
recorder are displayed.  
When you press and hold the LIST  
button while moving in a hierarchy of  
folders, it will return to the file display.  
{Proceed: `OK button  
Each time you press this it opens the  
folder or file selected in the list display  
and proceeds down one level.  
The 9button can also serve as the  
`OK button on a list display.  
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About recording  
Recording  
Before starting recording, select a folder  
among [&] to [*]. These five folders can be  
selectively used to distinguish the kind of  
recording; for example, Folder [&] might  
be used to store private information, while  
Folder ['] might be dedicated to holding  
business information.  
[Rec Mode] cannot be changed in  
the recording standby mode or while  
recording. Configure this while the  
recorder is stopped (P. 54).  
This recorder is designed to be able  
to record cleanly and evenly, even in  
recording conditions such as when  
the volume of the source sound  
changes significantly. However, even  
higher sound quality recordings  
can be achieved by adjusting the  
recording level manually (P. 54).  
Placing the built-in stereo  
2
REC (s) button  
microphone over the display is the  
proper position for performing stereo  
recording. If it is below the display  
when recording then proper stereo  
recording cannot be performed  
because the position of the original  
sound will be recorded in reverse  
phase.  
STOP (4) button  
1
2
Select the recording folder  
(P. 27).  
3
Press the STOP (4) button to  
Press the REC (s) button to start  
stop recording.  
recording.  
[L] will appear on the display.  
The LED indicator light glows and  
[K] will appear on the display.  
Turn the microphone in the direction  
of the source to be recorded.  
f
a
b
c
d
fFile length  
e
aRecording mode  
Notes  
bRemaining recording time  
cElapsed recording time  
dRemaining memory bar indicator  
eLevel meter (changes according to  
the recording level and recording  
function settings)  
To ensure that you do not lose the  
beginning of the recording, confirm that  
the recording is activated by checking the  
LED indicator or the mode indicator in the  
display.  
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Recording  
When remaining recording time is less  
than 60 seconds, the LED indicator light  
starts flashing. When the recording time  
is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, the  
light flashes faster.  
[Folder Full] will appear when the  
recording cannot be made any further.  
Select other folder or delete any  
unnecessary files before recording  
(P.48).  
[Memory Full] will appear when the  
memory is full. Delete any unnecessary  
files before recording any further  
(P.48).  
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 (P.64).  
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.  
The file is saved every 2 GB in  
separate files. It will be treated as  
multiple files when playing back.  
When the recording exceeds 2 GB,  
the number of files in the folder may  
exceed 200 files. The 201st file and  
later will not be recognized by the  
recorder, so check by connecting the  
recorder to a PC.  
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If the REC (s) button is pressed when a  
function other than the record function  
is specified, [Cannot record in this  
folder] is displayed. Select a folder from  
[Folder A] through [Folder E] and start  
recording again.  
We recommend formatting the record  
media in the recorder before recording  
(P.77).  
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Recording  
Settings relating to Recording  
Pause  
While the recorder is during  
recording mode, press the REC (s)  
button.  
Select whether or not the  
[Mic Select]  
built-in center microphone is  
to be turned On or Off.  
(P. 53)  
[Mic Sense]  
(P. 53)  
Sets the recording sensitivity.  
[Rec Mode]  
(P. 54)  
Sets the recording rate for  
each recording format.  
You can configure whether  
to adjust the recording level  
automatically or to adjust it  
manually.  
[Rec Level]  
(P. 54)  
2
[Zoom Mic]  
(P. 55)  
Sets the directivity of the  
builtin stereo microphone.  
This function can reduce  
noise from air conditioners,  
projectors and other similar  
noises.  
[] will appear on the display.  
The recorder will time out after 120  
minutes when left in [Rec Pause].  
[Low Cut Filter]  
(P. 55)  
Resume Recording:  
Sets the threshold level for  
the Variable Control Voice  
Actuator (VCVA).  
[VCVA]  
Press the REC (s) button again.  
(P. 55)  
Recording will resume at the point of  
interruption.  
[V-Sync. Rec]  
(P. 56)  
Sets the start level for voice  
sync recording.  
[Timer Rec]  
(P.70)  
To quickly check on the recorded contents  
Sets timer recording.  
While the recorder is during  
recording mode, press the `OK  
button.  
Sets the recording settings  
which matches the recording  
condition or environment.  
[Rec Scene]  
(P. 58)  
Select whether or not to  
output the recording monitor  
sound from the EAR jack.  
[Rec Monitor]  
(P. 59)  
[] will appear on the display.  
Recording will stop, and the file that was  
just recorded will be played back.  
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Recording  
Listening while audio is recorded  
Changing the recording scene  
[Rec Scene]  
If you start recording after inserting the  
earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder,  
you can hear the sound being recorded. The  
recording monitor volume can be adjusted  
by pressing the + or button.  
You can easily change the recording settings  
by selecting the scene which best matches  
your usage (P.58).  
Connect the earphone to the EAR  
MENU/SCENE  
jack on the recorder.  
button  
After recording has started, you can hear  
the sound being recorded through the  
earphone.  
2
+ − button  
`OK button  
To EAR jack  
1
2
While the recorder is during  
stop mode, press and hold the  
MENU/SCENE button.  
Press the + or button to select  
[Rec Scene].  
Notes  
Recording level cannot be controlled  
using the volume button.  
To avoid irritation to the ear, insert the  
earphone after turning down the volume  
level.  
3
4
Press the `OK button.  
Press the + or button to select  
the recording scene.  
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. It is recommended  
that you use earphones for the recording  
monitor, or turn [Rec Monitor] to [Off]  
while recording (P. 59).  
5
Press the `OK button.  
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Recording  
Recommended settings by recording condition  
The recorder is initially set to [WMA 128 kbps] 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  
recommended settings for some example recording conditions.  
Recommended settings  
Recording  
[Mic Sense]  
[Low Cut Filter] [Zoom Mic]  
condition  
[Rec Mode] (P. 54)  
(P. 53)  
(P. 55)  
(P. 55)  
[PCM]: [44.1kHz/16bit]  
[MP3]: [128kbps]  
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Lectures in large  
rooms  
[+6]  
[WMA]: [128 kbps]  
[High]  
Conferences with  
a large number of  
people  
[MP3]: [128kbps]  
[WMA]: [128 kbps]  
Meetings  
[On]  
and business  
negotiations with  
a small number of  
people  
[MP3]: [128kbps]  
[WMA]: [128 kbps]  
[Middle]  
[Low]  
[Off]  
Dictation with a  
lot of background [WMA]: [64 kbps]  
noise  
Set the  
Music playing,  
microphone  
sensitivity  
wild birds singing,  
[PCM]: [48kHz/16bit]  
and railway  
[Off]  
according to the  
volume being  
recorded.  
sounds  
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder.  
3Extension:  
DM62 0001 .WMA  
These are the file name extensions for  
the recording format when recording  
with this device.  
1
2
3
Linear PCM format .WAV  
MP3 format .MP3  
WMA format .WMA  
1User ID:  
The user ID name that has been set on  
the Digital Voice Recorder.  
2File number:  
A file number is consecutively  
assigned regardless of the changes in  
the recording media.  
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Recording  
Recording from external  
Compact zoom microphone  
(unidirectional): ME32  
microphone or other devices  
The microphone is integrated with a  
tripod, making it suitable to place on a  
table and record conferences or lecture  
from a distance.  
The external microphone and other devices  
can be connected and the sound can be  
recorded. Connect as follows according to a  
device to be used.  
Highly sensitive noise-cancellation  
monaural microphone (unidirectional):  
ME52W  
Do not plug and unplug devices into the  
recorder’s jack while it is recording.  
This microphone is used to record  
sound at a distance while minimizing  
surrounding noise.  
Recording with external microphone:  
Connect an external microphone to  
the MIC jack of the recorder.  
2
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional):  
ME15  
Small concealing microphone with a  
tie-clip.  
Telephone pickup: TP7  
To MIC jack  
Earphone type microphone can be  
plugged into your ear while phoning.  
The voice or conversation over the  
phone can be clearly recorded.  
Notes  
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, audio will be recorded  
to the L channel only (P. 54).  
Applicable external microphones  
(optional) (P.106)  
Stereo microphone: ME51S  
The built-in large-diameter microphone  
enables sensitive stereo recording.  
When the external stereo microphone  
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a  
monaural recording mode, it enables  
recording only with the L channel  
microphone (P. 54).  
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.  
Compact Gun Microphone  
(unidirectional): ME31  
The directional microphones useful for  
recordings such as outdoor recording  
of wild birds singing.  
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Recording  
Recording the sound of other devices  
with this recorder:  
Recording the sound of this recorder  
with other devices:  
The sound of this recorder can be recorded  
to other devices when connecting the audio  
input terminal (microphone jack) of other  
devices and the EAR jack of this recorder,  
with the connecting cord KA333 (optional).  
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  
To MIC jack  
To EAR jack  
2
To audio input  
terminal of other  
devices  
Note  
If you are unable to produce a clear  
recording with this recorder even after  
adjusting the recording level (P. 54),  
this could potentially be because the  
output level for the connected devices  
is too high or too low. When external  
devices are connected, perform a test  
recording and then adjust the output  
level for the external devices.  
Note  
When you adjust the various sound  
quality settings related to playback on  
the recorder, the audio output signal sent  
out from the EAR jack will change as well  
(P.60, P.62).  
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About playback  
Playback  
The recorder can play WAV, MP3 and WMA  
format files. To playback a file recorded with  
other machines, you need to transfer (copy)  
it from a computer.  
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Press the + or button to adjust  
to a comfortable listening  
volume.  
STOP (4) button  
+ − button  
`OK button  
3
The volume can be adjusted within a  
range from [00] to [30].  
4
Press the STOP (4) button at any  
point you want to stop playback.  
[L] 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.  
1
2
Select the file to be played back  
from the folder which contains  
it (P. 30).  
Press the `OK button to start  
playback.  
[] will appear on the display.  
a
b
c
d
e
aRecording media indicator, File name,  
Folder indicator  
bFile length  
cElapsed playback time  
dPlayback position bar indicator  
eLevel meter  
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Playback  
Settings relating to playback  
Playback through earphone  
An earphone can be connected to the EAR  
If recorded audio is difficult  
jack of the recorder for listening.  
to understand because of  
noisy surroundings, adjust  
the Noise Cancel setting  
level.  
[Noise Cancel]  
(P.60)  
When the earphone is used, the recorder  
speaker will be switched-off.  
The EUPHONY setting can  
be set to one of the 4 levels  
according to your preference.  
[EUPHONY]  
(P.60)  
To EAR jack  
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.  
[Voice Filter]  
(P.60)  
3
You can select the playback  
mode that fits your  
preference.  
[Play Mode]  
(P.61)  
Notes  
[Skip Space]  
(P.61)  
The skip interval length can  
be set.  
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.  
The alarm playback function  
can be set to play a selected  
file at a pre-set time.  
[Alarm]  
(P.72)  
Playback settings of your  
choice can be saved to suit  
different sound qualities and  
playback methods.  
[Play Scene]  
(P.62)  
You can enjoy the  
reverberant sound of various  
space sizes such as from  
the recording studio to the  
dome.  
[Reverb]  
(P.62)  
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Playback  
Forwarding  
Rewinding  
While the recorder is during stop  
mode in the file display, press and  
hold the 9button.  
While the recorder is during stop  
mode in the file display, press and  
hold the 0button.  
3
[ß] will appear on the display.  
[] will appear on the display.  
If you release the 9button, it will stop.  
Press the `OK button to start playback  
from where it was stopped.  
If you release the 0button, it will stop.  
Press the `OK button to start playback  
from where it was stopped.  
While the recorder is during  
playback mode, press and hold the  
9button.  
While the recorder is during  
playback mode, press and hold the  
0button.  
When you release the 9button the  
recorder will resume normal playback.  
If there is an index mark or temp mark in  
the middle of the file, the recorder will  
stop at that location (P.45).  
When you release the 0button the  
recorder will resume normal playback.  
If there is an index mark or temp mark in  
the middle of the file, the recorder will  
stop at that location (P.45).  
The recorder stops when it reaches the  
end of the file. Continue pressing the  
9button to proceed with the cue  
from the beginning of the next file.  
The recorder stops when it reaches the  
beginning of the file. Continue pressing  
the 0button to proceed with the  
review from the end of the previous file.  
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Playback  
Locating the beginning of a file  
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.  
Sampling  
frequency  
File format  
Bit rate  
While the recorder is during stop  
mode or playback mode, press the  
9button.  
WAV format  
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz  
16 bit  
3
MPEG1 Layer3:  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,  
48 kHz  
MPEG2 Layer3:  
16 kHz, 22.05 kHz,  
24 kHz  
The recorder skips to the beginning of  
the next file.  
From 8 kbps  
up to 320  
kbps  
MP3 format  
WMA format  
While the recorder is during  
playback mode, press the 0  
button.  
8 kHz, 11 kHz,  
16 kHz, 22 kHz,  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,  
48 kHz  
From 5 kbps  
up to 320  
kbps  
The recorder skips to the beginning of  
the current file.  
While the recorder is during stop  
mode, press the 0button.  
Variable bitrate MP3 files (in which  
conversion bitrates can vary) may not be  
played back properly.  
For WAV files, this recorder can only  
play back those in the linear PCM format.  
WAV files other than these cannot be  
played back.  
Even if the format of the file is compatible  
for playback on this recorder, the recorder  
does not support every encoder.  
The recorder skips to the beginning of  
the previous file. If the recorder is in  
the middle of a file, it will return to the  
beginning of the file.  
While the recorder is during  
playback mode, press the 0  
button twice.  
The recorder skips to the beginning of  
the previous file.  
Notes  
When you skip to the beginning of the  
file during playback, the recorder will  
stop at the position of the index mark  
or temp mark. The index mark and temp  
mark will be skipped when you perform  
the operation in stop mode (P.45).  
When [Skip Space] is set to other than  
[File Skip], the recorder will skip forward/  
reverse the specified time, then will start  
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Playback  
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Press the STOP (4) button at  
any point you want to stop the  
playback.  
Playback Position mode  
The recorder has a playback position mode  
to automatically bookmark the latest  
position where you previously stopped  
playback for files transferred to the  
[Podcast] and [Music] (Audible) folders.  
Even if 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 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.  
3
STOP (4) button  
`OK button  
4
Play back the contents file which  
has been played back halfway.  
Press the `OK button to start playing  
back from where it was stopped.  
1
2
Select a content file in the  
[Podcast], [Music] (Audible)  
folder.  
Press the `OK button to start  
playback.  
Forwarding  
While the recorder is during stop  
mode, press and hold the 9button.  
When you release the button, the  
recorder stops.  
The Playback position is updated. If the  
`OK button is pressed, playback starts  
from this position.  
While the recorder is during playback  
mode, press and hold the 9button.  
When you play the file which you  
previously played back, playback  
starts from the last stop position.  
When you release the button the  
recorder will resume normal playback.  
If an index mark (P.45) or Playback  
Position is marked in the middle of the  
file, the playback stops once at that  
position.  
The recorder stops when it reaches the  
end of the file. Continue pressing the  
9button to proceed with the cue  
from the beginning of the next file.  
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Playback  
While the recorder is during  
Rewinding  
playback, slow playback or fast  
playback, press the 0button  
twice.  
While the recorder is during stop  
mode, press and hold the 0button.  
When you release the button, the  
recorder stops.  
The Playback position is updated. If the  
`OK button is pressed, playback starts  
from this position.  
The previous file is cued and playback  
starts at the previously set speed.  
If an index mark (P.45) is marked in the  
middle of the file, it reproduces from the  
position.  
If the skip space is set at other than file skip  
(P.61), the recorder will F. Skip (forward  
skip) or R. Skip (reverse skip) for a set time  
before playback.  
While the recorder is during playback  
mode, press and hold the 0button.  
When you release the button the  
recorder will resume normal playback.  
3
If an index mark (P.45) or Playback  
Position is marked in the middle of the  
file, the playback stops once at that  
position.  
The recorder stops when it reaches the  
beginning of the file. Continue pressing  
the 0button to proceed with the review  
from the end of the previous file.  
If the 0button 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.  
To skip a file  
While the recorder is during stop  
mode, press the 9button.  
It skips to the Playback Position of the  
next file.  
While the recorder is during stop  
mode, at the beginning of the file,  
press the 0button.  
It skips to the Playback Position of the  
previous file.  
Locating the Beginning of the File  
While the recorder is during stop  
mode, in the middle of the file, press  
the 0button.  
While the recorder is during  
playback, slow playback, or fast  
playback, press the 9button.  
It skips to the beginning of the file.  
The next file is cued and playback  
Note  
starts at the previously set speed.  
If the file is deleted with this recorder, the  
Playback Position information is deleted  
simultaneously.  
While the recorder is during  
playback, slow playback, or fast  
playback, press the 0button.  
The file being played is cued and  
playback starts at the previously set  
speed.  
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Playback  
3
Press the `OK button.  
Changing the playback 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.  
a
aPlayback speed indicator  
Even if playback is stopped, the  
changed playback speed will be  
retained. The next playback will be at  
that speed.  
3
+ − button  
`OK button  
About the limits of fast 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.  
1
While the recorder is during  
playback mode, press the  
`OK button.  
Notes  
As in normal playback mode, you can  
stop playback, cue a file, or insert an  
index or temp mark in slow playback and  
fast playback modes as well (P.45).  
The slow playback or fast playback is  
available even if either [Voice Filter] is  
set (P.60).  
When using the slow playback or  
fast playback function, the following  
functions are not available.  
2
Press the + or button to select  
playback speed.  
[Noise Cancel] (P.60)  
[EUPHONY] (P.60)  
[Reverb] (P.62)  
The [Speed] setting in the [Voice Guide]  
settings (P.75) is disabled during file  
playback.  
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Playback  
Clearing an index mark or a temp mark  
Setting an index mark or a temp  
mark  
1
Select a file in which index or  
temp marks you wish to erase are  
contained.  
If index marks and temp marks are 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 can only be  
placed on files created by Olympus voice  
recorders, but temp marks can be placed  
instead to temporarily remember desired  
locations.  
2
Press the 9or 0button to  
select the index or temp mark to  
erase.  
F2 (INDEX) button  
3
90button  
3
While the index or temp number  
is displayed for approximately 2  
seconds on the display, press the  
ERASE button.  
ERASE button  
The index or temp mark is erased.  
1
While the recorder is during  
recording mode or playback  
mode, press the F2 (INDEX)  
button.  
A number appears on the display and  
an index mark or temp mark will be  
placed.  
Index or temp numbers after the  
erased index or temp number will be  
automatically decreased by 1.  
Notes  
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.  
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, [Index Full]  
message will appear for index marks, and  
[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks.  
Index or temp marks cannot be set or  
erased in a locked file (P. 53).  
Even after an index or temp mark is  
placed, recording or playback will  
continue so you can place index or  
temp marks in other locations in a  
similar manner.  
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Playback  
3
Press the F1 (A-B) button again  
at the position where you want to  
end segment repeat playback.  
The recorder continuously plays back  
the segment until the segment repeat  
playback is canceled.  
How to begin segment repeat  
playback  
This function enables repeated playback of  
part of the file being played.  
F1 (A-B) button  
3
Note  
As in normal playback mode, playback  
speed can be changed during segment  
repeat playback as well (P.44). If an  
index mark and temp mark are placed  
or cleared during segment repeat  
playback, segment repeat playback will  
be canceled and it will return to normal  
playback mode (P.45).  
1
2
Select a file that has a segment  
you would like to play back  
repeatedly, and start playback.  
Press the F1 (A-B) button at the  
point you want to start segment  
repeat playback.  
[w] will flash on the display.  
You can fast forward, rewind, or  
change playback speed as you can  
operate in normal mode while [w]  
is flashing to find the end position  
(P.4 4).  
When it reaches the end of the file  
while [w] is flashing, point [x]  
becomes the end of the file, and  
repeat playback will start.  
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Playback  
Canceling the segment repeat playback  
function  
Changing the playback scene  
[Play Scene]  
Pressing any of the following  
buttons will release the segment  
repeat playback.  
If you register your preferred playback  
setting as a playback scene, you can easily  
select the setting later (P.62).  
MENU/SCENE  
button  
+ − button  
`OK button  
3
1
2
While the recorder is during  
stop mode or playback mode,  
press and hold the MENU/SCENE  
button.  
Press the + or button to select  
[Play Scene].  
aPress the F1 (CANCEL) button  
Pressing the F1 (CANCEL) button will  
release segment repeat playback, and it  
will return to normal playback mode.  
bPress the STOP (4) button  
Pressing the STOP (4) button will  
release segment repeat playback, and  
stop playback.  
cPress the 9button  
Pressing the 9button will release  
segment repeat playback, and make the  
recorder to skip to the beginning of the  
next file.  
dPress the 0button  
Pressing the 0button will release  
segment repeat playback, and make the  
recorder to skip to the beginning of the  
current file.  
3
4
Press the `OK button.  
Press the + or button to select  
the playback scene.  
5
Press the `OK button.  
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Erasing  
6
Press the `OK button.  
Erasing files  
A selected file can be erased from a folder.  
Also, all files in a folder can be erased  
simultaneously.  
The display changes to [Erase!] and  
erasing will start.  
[Erase Done] is displayed when the  
file is erased. File numbers will be  
reassigned automatically.  
+ − button  
`OK button  
ERASE button  
3
1
2
Select the file you want to erase  
(P. 30).  
While the recorder is during stop  
mode in the file display, press the  
ERASE button.  
If an action is not selected within 8  
seconds, the recorder will return to  
stop mode.  
Erasing a folder  
You can erase files by deleting folders.  
3
Press the + or button to select  
[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase].  
+ button  
`OK button  
ERASE button  
4
5
Press the `OK button.  
Press the + button to select  
[Start].  
1
2
Select the folder you want to  
erase (P. 30).  
While the recorder is during stop  
mode in the folder list display,  
press the ERASE button.  
If an action is not selected within 8  
seconds, the recorder will return to  
stop mode.  
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Erasing  
3
Press the + button to select  
[Start].  
2 In the starting position of the  
partial erase, press the ERASE  
button.  
4
Press the `OK button.  
While [Erase start] is flashing,  
playback continues and you can  
rewind or fast-forward as usual to  
locate the erase end position quickly.  
If the end of the file is reached  
while this indication is flashing, that  
position will become the erase end  
position.  
The display changes to [Erase!] and  
erasing will start.  
[Erase Done] is displayed when the  
folder is erased.  
3
Partially erasing a file  
An unwanted part of a file can be erased.  
3
In the position you want to end  
partial erase, press the ERASE  
button again.  
Only a PCM file recorded in the  
recorder can be partially erased.  
ERASE button  
1
Play the file you want to partially  
erase.  
Forward a file to the position that  
shall be erased. If the file is long,  
use the 9button to move to the  
position you want to delete.  
[Start point] and [End point] on the  
display flash alternatively.  
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Erasing  
It may take over 10 seconds to complete  
processing. Never perform operations  
such as the following while processing, as  
they may damage the data. In addition,  
replace the battery with a new one in  
order to ensure that the battery will not  
run out while processing.  
1Disconnecting the AC Adapter while  
processing.  
2Removing the battery while  
processing.  
3Remove the microSD card during  
processing when [microSD Card] is  
being used as the recording media.  
4
Press the ERASE button.  
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.  
If you do not press the ERASE button  
within 8 seconds, the partial erase  
operation will be canceled and the  
recorder will return to playback  
mode.  
3
Notes  
You cannot recover a file once it has been  
erased. Please check carefully before  
erasing.  
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 (P.64).  
The file creation date will not change  
even if the file is partially erased.  
The locked files and files set as read-only  
cannot be erased (P. 53).  
The default folders of the recorder,  
namely [Recorder] (including [Folder A]  
to [Folder E]), [Music] and [Podcast]  
cannot be erased.  
In the [Music] and [Podcast] folder, all  
folders except [Music] and [Podcast] can  
be deleted.  
If there is a file that cannot be recognized  
by the recorder, the file and the folder  
which contains that file will not be  
erased. Please connect the recorder to  
your PC to erase.  
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Menu setting  
Menu setting method  
Items in menus are categorized by tabs, so  
select a tab first and move to a desired item  
to quickly set it. You can set each menu item  
as follows.  
3
Press the `OK button to move  
the cursor to the item to set.  
MENU/SCENE  
button  
F2 button  
+ − button  
`OK button  
4
Press the + or button to move  
to the item you want to set.  
4
1
While the recorder is during stop  
mode, press the MENU/SCENE  
button.  
The menu will appear on the display.  
5
6
Press the `OK button.  
Moves to the setting of the selected  
item.  
Press the + or button to change  
the setting.  
Menu items can be set during a  
recording or playback.  
2
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.  
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7
Press the `OK button to  
4Setting menu during recording:  
complete the setting.  
Function  
Setting  
You will be informed that the settings  
have been established via the screen.  
[Mic Sense]  
[Rec Level]  
[Zoom Mic]  
[Low Cut Filter]  
[VCVA]  
To menu item  
options  
[Rec Monitor]  
[Backlight]  
[LED]  
Pressing the 0button without  
pressing the`OK button will cancel  
the settings and return you to the  
previous screen.  
4Setting menu during playback:  
Function  
Setting  
4
8
Press the F2 (EXIT) button to  
[Property]  
[Noise Cancel]  
[EUPHONY]  
[Voice Filter]  
[Play Mode]  
[Skip Space]  
[Reverb]  
close the menu screen.  
When in the menu screen during  
recording or playback, pressing the  
F2 (EXIT) button will allow you to  
return to the recording or playback  
screen without interrupting recording  
or playback.  
To menu item  
options  
Notes  
The recorder will stop if you leave it  
idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup  
operation, when a selected item is not  
applied.  
When entering menu settings during  
recording or playback, the menu settings  
will be canceled if 8 seconds elapse with  
no buttons being pressed.  
[Backlight]  
[LED]  
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When a folder is selected:  
+ File Menu  
[Name] (Folder name), [Folder] (Number  
of folders) and [File]* (Number of files) will  
appear on the display.  
File Lock  
*
Files which cannot be recognized by this  
recorder are not included in the number  
of files.  
Select a file for which you would like to  
confirm information in advance before  
operating the 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 (P.48).  
[On]: Locks the file and prevents it from  
being erased.  
[Off]: Unlocks the file and allows it to be  
erased.  
, Rec Menu  
Replace  
Mic Select  
See “Rearranging files [Replace]” (P.66).  
Select whether or not the built-in center  
microphone is to be turned On or Off.  
[Central Mic ON]: Recording will be  
performed in 3-microphone mode.  
[Central Mic OFF]: Recording will be  
performed, using only the built-in stereo  
microphones.  
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File Move/Copy  
See “Moving/Copying files [File Move/  
Copy]” (P.67).  
File Divide  
See “Dividing files [File Divide]” (P.69).  
Mic Sense  
Property  
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet  
recording needs.  
[High]: Highest recording sensitivity suitable  
for recording at a distance or low volume,  
such as conferences with a large number  
of people.  
[Middle]: Suitable for recording meetings  
and seminars with a small number of  
people.  
File and folder information can be  
confirmed from the menu screen.  
When a file is selected:  
[Name] (File name), [Date] (Time stamp),  
[Size] (File size), [Bit Rate]*1 (File format),  
[Artist]*2 (Artist name) and [Album]*2  
(Album name) will appear on the display.  
*1 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],  
[Low]: Lowest recording sensitivity suitable  
for dictation.  
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) when recording.  
[UNKNOWN_ALBUM] will appear on the  
display.  
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Rec Mode  
Rec Level  
The recorder can record in the linear PCM format.  
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.  
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.  
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  
Adjust the recording level:  
1
Press the 9or 0button  
while the recorder is recording or  
paused to adjust the recording  
level.  
4
developed by the Microsoft  
Corporation in the US.  
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 recording level 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]  
will not be displayed. If sound distortions  
do not disappear even after the recording  
level has been adjusted, change the  
setting for microphone sensitivity  
(P.53) and adjust the recording level  
again.  
2
Select the recording rate.  
When [PCM] is selected:  
[48 kHz/16 bit] or [44.1 kHz/16 bit]  
When [MP3] is selected:  
[320 kbps] to [mono]  
When [WMA] is selected:  
[128 kbps] to [mono]  
If the directional microphone function  
is used, you cannot change [PCM]  
setting in [Rec Mode] to one other than  
[44.1kHz/16 bit]. You can use the all  
modes in [MP3] or [WMA] of [Rec Mode].  
When [mono] of [MP3] is selected, the  
recording rate will be set to 64kbps.  
When [mono] of [WMA] is selected, the  
recording rate will be set to 8kbps.  
To record a meeting and lecture clearly,  
set [Rec Mode] to a position other than  
[mono].  
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.  
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Inputting a very loud sound may produce  
noise even when the recording level is set  
to [Auto].  
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.  
About the Zoom Mic function:  
Directivity  
(high)  
Zoom Mic  
Directivity  
(low)  
The directional microphone function utilizes  
DiMAGIC’s (DiMAGIC Co., Ltd.) DiMAGIC  
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 can be switched, using the  
built-in stereo microphone.  
Sound  
Sound  
collection  
(narrow)  
collection  
(wide)  
Low Cut Filter  
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.  
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[On]:  
Enables the Low Cut Filter function.  
[Off]:  
Disables this function.  
VCVA  
When the microphone senses that  
When you increase the value, the  
directivity will narrow.  
Decreasing the value widens the  
directivity, enables you to record in a  
expansive stereo sound.  
If you reduce the directivity and widen  
the recording range, you can record in a  
sound with expansive stereo feeling.  
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.  
1
2
Select [On/Off] or [Standby].  
Sets the VCVA function.  
When [On/Off] is selected:  
[On]:  
Enables the VCVA function. Will start  
recording in VCVA mode.  
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[Off]:  
Disables this function. Will resume  
When using the [VCVA] function, the  
following functions are not available.  
recording in normal mode.  
When [Standby] is selected:  
[On]: With this setting, the recording  
monitor (earphone output) is  
disabled during VCVA standby  
(P.34), which allows you to confirm  
VCVA actuation status by the  
earphone output.  
[V-Sync. Rec]  
When [Rec Monitor] is set to [Off], the  
[Standby] function is disabled (P. 59).  
If the start/stop actuation level is not  
adjusted within 2 seconds, the display  
will return to the previous one.  
If the surrounding noise is loud, the start/  
stop actuation sensitivity of the VCVA can  
be adjusted according to the recording  
situation.  
To ensure successful recordings, prior  
testing and adjustment of the start/stop  
actuation level is recommended.  
[Off]: The audio signal is always output  
from the earphone jack.  
Adjust the start/stop actuation level:  
1
Press the REC (s) button to start  
recording.  
V-Sync. Rec  
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 LED  
indicator light glows when recording  
starts and flashes when recording  
pauses.  
4
Voice sync recording starts when a voice  
louder than the voice sync level (detection  
level) is detected. When the voice becomes  
low, recording will automatically stop.  
When voice sync recording is on and the  
input level falls below the voice sync level  
(detection level) for a period of at least the  
specified detection time, the recorder will  
return to the standby mode.  
2
Press the 9or 0button to  
adjust the start/stop actuation  
level.  
1
Select [On] or [Off].  
The VCVA level can be set to any of 23  
different values.  
The higher the value, the more  
sensitive the recorder will be to  
sounds. At the highest value, even the  
faintest sound will activate recording.  
[On]: Enables the Voice sync recording  
function.  
[Off]: Disables this function.  
If you select [On], proceed to the  
operation of Step 2.  
a
b
aLevel meter (varies according to the  
sound volume being recorded)  
bStart level (moves to the right/left  
according to the set level)  
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2
Sets the detection time.  
4
Voice sync recording stops  
automatically.  
[1 second] [2 seconds] [3 seconds]  
[4 seconds] [5 seconds] [10 seconds]:  
If the input (recording level) is equal  
to or below the specified level for  
longer than the specified detection  
time, the recorder will return to the  
standby mode.  
If sound at a volume below the voice  
sync level continues for the specified  
time, voice sync recording will end  
automatically, and the recorder  
will return to the standby mode of  
Step 3. Every time the recorder enters  
standby mode, the file will be closed  
and recording will continue in a  
different file.  
Adjust the voice sync level:  
1
Press the REC (s) button to start  
recording.  
To stop the recorder during voice  
sync recording, press the STOP (4)  
button.  
To use voice sync recording, set  
[V-Sync. Rec] to [On] and specify a  
detection time.  
When using the [V-Sync. Rec] function,  
the following functions are not available.  
2
Press the 9or 0button to  
adjust the voice sync level.  
[VCVA] (P. 55)  
Timer Rec  
See “Timer recording [Timer Rec]” (P.70).  
4
The voice sync level can be set to any  
of 23 different values.  
The higher the value, the more  
sensitive the recorder will be to  
sounds. At the highest value, even the  
faintest sound will activate recording.  
a
aVoice sync level (moves to the  
right/left according to the set level)  
3
Press the REC (s) button again.  
The recorder will go into standby.  
[Standby] will flash on the display  
and the LED indicator light will flash.  
When the input is at or above the  
voice sync level, recording will start  
automatically.  
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3
Specify a save destination.  
Rec Scene  
You can select the save destination  
from [User Setting 1], [User  
A recording setting can be selected from  
among the [Conference], [Lecture],  
[Meeting], [Dictation] or [DNS] templates  
to suit the recording scene or situation. You  
can also save a recording setting of your  
choice.  
Setting 2] and [User Setting 3].  
When [Scene Select] is selected:  
4
Select a recording scene.  
1
Select [Scene Select] or  
[Scene Save].  
4
Template settings:  
[Conference]:  
[Scene Select]: Select a recording scene  
from the templates which will suit  
the recording scene and conditions.  
For details, see “Template settings”.  
Alternatively, select recording scene  
customized for a particular purpose.  
[Scene Save]: You can save up to 3 sets  
of menu settings relating to a current  
recording.  
[Mic Select]  
[Mic Sense]  
[Rec Mode]  
[Rec Level]  
[Zoom Mic]  
[Low Cut Filter]  
[Central Mic ON]  
[High]  
[MP3]: [128 kbps]  
[Auto]  
[Off]  
[On]  
[On/Off]: [Off]  
[Standby]: [Off]  
[VCVA]  
If you select [Scene Select], proceed  
[V-Sync. Rec]  
[Off]  
to the operation of Step 4.  
[Lecture]:  
[Mic Select]  
[Mic Sense]  
[Rec Mode]  
[Rec Level]  
[Central Mic ON]  
[High]  
[MP3]: [128 kbps]  
[Auto]  
When [Scene Save] is selected:  
2
Set the recording settings  
according to your preferences.  
[Zoom Mic]  
[Low Cut Filter]  
[+6]  
[On]  
[On/Off]: [Off]  
[Standby]: [Off]  
[VCVA]  
[V-Sync. Rec]  
[Off]  
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[Meeting]:  
Rec Monitor  
[Mic Select]  
[Mic Sense]  
[Rec Mode]  
[Rec Level]  
[Zoom Mic]  
[Low Cut Filter]  
[Central Mic ON]  
[Middle]  
[MP3]: [128 kbps]  
[Auto]  
[Off]  
[On]  
[On/Off]: [Off]  
[Standby]: [Off]  
[Off]  
Select whether or not to output audio while  
recording from the earphone jack.  
[On]: Enables the recording monitor  
function. Sound will be output from the  
EAR jack.  
[Off]: Disables this function. Sound will not  
[VCVA]  
be output from the EAR jack.  
When the external speaker is connected  
while recording, there is a risk that audio  
feedback will occur. It is recommended  
that you use earphones for the recording  
monitor, or turn [Rec Monitor] to [Off]  
while recording.  
[V-Sync. Rec]  
[Dictation]:  
[Mic Select]  
[Mic Sense]  
[Rec Mode]  
[Rec Level]  
[Central Mic ON]  
[Low]  
[MP3]: [mono]  
[Auto]  
[Zoom Mic]  
[Low Cut Filter]  
[Off]  
[On]  
4
[On/Off]: [Off]  
[Standby]: [Off]  
[VCVA]  
[V-Sync. Rec]  
[Off]  
[DNS]:  
For Dragon Naturally Speaking  
(Nuance Communications Inc.)  
When a recording scene is selected,  
recording-related menu settings  
cannot be changed. If you wish to use  
these functions, set [Rec Scene] to  
[Off].  
To check the settings:  
On the [Scene Select] display, select  
a recording scene using the + and  
buttons, and press the 9button.  
Press the 0button to return to the  
[Scene Select] display.  
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When using the [EUPHONY] function,  
- Play Menu  
the following functions are not available.  
Slow/Fast speed playback (P.4 4)  
[Noise Cancel]  
Noise Cancel  
[Voice Filter]  
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.  
[Reverb] (P.62)  
When playing back using the built-  
in speaker, the EUPHONY function is  
disabled.  
Voice Filter  
[Off]: Disables this function.  
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.  
When using the [Noise Cancel] function,  
the following functions are not available.  
Slow/Fast speed playback (P.4 4)  
[Voice Filter]  
4
[EUPHONY]  
[Reverb] (P.62)  
When using the [Voice Filter] function,  
the following functions are not available.  
EUPHONY  
[Noise Cancel]  
[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 a  
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.  
[Reverb] (P.62)  
[Wide]: This mode has an even more  
expansive feel.  
[Natural]: This mode achieves natural  
bandwidth correction and acoustical field  
expansion.  
[Off]: Disables this function.  
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Play Mode  
Skip Space  
You can select the playback mode that fits  
your preference.  
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.  
Select the desired playback range:  
1
Select [Play Area].  
2
Select [File], [Folder] or [All].  
1
Select [Forward Skip] or  
[Reverse Skip].  
[File]: Selects the current file.  
[Folder] Selects the current folder.  
[All]: Selects all files in the current  
memory.  
2
Set the skip space.  
When [Forward Skip] is selected:  
[File Skip] [10sec. Skip] [30sec. Skip]  
[1min. Skip] [5min. Skip]  
[10min. Skip]  
Select the desired playback mode:  
1
Select [Repeat] or [Random].  
When [Reverse Skip] is selected:  
[File Skip] [1sec. Skip] to [5sec. Skip]  
[10sec. Skip] [30sec. Skip]  
[1min. Skip] [5min. Skip]  
[10min. Skip]  
[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.  
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  
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.  
4
2
Forward/Reverse Skip  
Playback:  
1
Press the `OK button to start  
playback.  
Press the 9or 0button.  
2
The recorder will skip (forward) or  
reverse skip (rewind) a set space and  
start playing back.  
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.  
Alarm  
See “Alarm playback function [Alarm]”  
(P.72).  
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When [Scene Select] is selected:  
Play Scene  
4
Select a playback 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.  
1
Select [Scene Select] or  
[Scene Save].  
To check the settings :  
On the [Scene Select] display, select  
a playback scene using the + and −  
buttons, and press the 9button.  
Press the 0button to return to the  
[Scene Select] display.  
4
Reverb  
[Scene Select]: Select a playback scene  
customized to your preferences.  
[Scene Save]: You can save up to 5 sets  
of menu settings relating to a current  
playback.  
You can enjoy the reverberant sound  
of various space sizes such as from the  
recording studio to the dome.  
[Off]: Disables the reverb function. Select  
this when playing back original sounds  
as they are.  
[Studio] [Club] [Hall] [Dome]: Select the  
preferred acoustical environment.  
This function is only available during  
playback. This recorder cannot perform  
recording by using the playback results.  
When using the [Reverb] function, the  
following functions are not available.  
If you select [Scene Select], proceed  
to the operation of Step 4.  
When [Scene Save] is selected:  
2
Set the playback settings  
according to your preferences.  
Slow/Fast speed playback (P.4 4)  
[Noise cancel] (P.60)  
[EUPHONY] (P.60)  
[Voice Filter] (P.60)  
3
Specify a save destination for the  
settings.  
You can select the save destination  
from among [Voice 1] to [Music 3].  
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Beep  
. LCD/Sound Menu  
The recorder beeps to alert you to button  
operations or warn you of errors. System  
sounds may be turned off.  
[Volume3]:  
Backlight  
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initial  
setting) seconds when a button on the  
recorder is pressed.  
Increase the volume of beeps.  
[Volume2]:  
1
Select [Lighting Time] or  
[Brightness].  
Return the volume of beeps to normal.  
[Volume1]:  
Decrease the volume of beeps.  
[Off]: Disables this function.  
2
Select the setting.  
When [Lighting Time] is selected:  
[Off]:  
Language(Lang)  
Disables this function.  
[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds]  
[1minute]:  
Enables the Backlight function.  
When [Brightness] is selected:  
[High] [Low]:  
Sets the brightness of the backlight  
when lit.  
You can select the display language for this  
recorder.  
[English] [Français] [Español]  
[Português (BR)]:  
4
The selectable languages differ  
depending on the region.  
Voice Guide  
Contrast  
See “Guidance [Voice Guide]” (P.75).  
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels.  
You can adjust the LCD display contrast  
level from [01] to [12].  
Intro Play  
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.  
LED  
You can set it so the LED indicator light does  
not turn on.  
[On]: LED light will be set.  
[Off]: LED light will be canceled.  
[5seconds]:  
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.  
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Time & Date  
/ Device Menu  
See “Setting time and date [Time & Date]”  
(P. 22).  
Memory Select  
When a microSD card is inserted you  
can select to record to either the built-in  
memory or to the microSD card (P. 24).  
[Built-in Memory]: Built-in memory.  
[microSD Card]: microSD card.  
USB Settings  
See “Changing the USB class  
[USB Settings]” (P.76).  
Reset Settings  
Power Save  
This returns the functions back to their initial  
settings (factory default).  
[Start]: Returns the settings to their initial  
values.  
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.  
If any button is pressed, the elapsed time  
count before the power turns off will start  
over again.  
[Cancel]: Takes you back to [Device Menu].  
After resetting the settings, the time  
settings, file numbers and folder name  
will be preserved, will not return to their  
initial settings.  
4
Menu settings after resetting (initial  
settings):  
, Rec Menu:  
[Mic Select]  
[Mic Sense]  
[Rec Mode]  
[WMA]  
[Central Mic ON]  
[Middle]  
Battery  
[128 kbps]  
[Auto]  
[Off]  
[Rec Level]  
[Zoom Mic]  
[Low Cut Filter]  
[VCVA]  
[On/Off]  
[Standby]  
[V-Sync. Rec]  
[Timer Rec]  
[Rec Scene]  
[Rec Monitor]  
Select to match the battery you are using.  
[Ni-MH] (õ):  
[Off]  
Select when using the Olympus Ni-MH  
rechargeable batteries (BR404).  
[Alkaline] (ú):  
[Off]  
[Off]  
[Off]  
[Off]  
Select when using alkaline batteries.  
[Off]  
[Off]  
Folder Name  
[Off]  
&
You can change the folder names of Folder  
*
to Folder for audio recording into names  
preset in the template. You can also change  
folder names registered in the template with  
"Olympus Sonority".  
1
Select a folder the name of which  
you want to change.  
EN  
2
Select a folder name from the  
preset template.  
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- Play Menu:  
Memory Info.  
[Noise Cancel]  
[EUPHONY]  
[Voice Filter]  
[Play Mode]  
[Play Area]  
[Repeat]  
[Off]  
[Off]  
[Off]  
The recordable capacity remaining and  
overall capacity of the recording media can  
be seen from the menu.  
The recorder will use some capacity of  
the memory to keep the management  
file. For microSD card, the remaining  
capacity will be shown less than the total  
capacity of the card due to characteristic  
of the microSD card, but this is not a  
malfunction.  
[File]  
[Off]  
[Off]  
[Random]  
[Skip Space]  
[Forward Skip]  
[Reverse Skip]  
[Alarm]  
[File Skip]  
[File Skip]  
[Off]  
[Off]  
[Off]  
[Play Scene]  
[Reverb]  
System Info.  
. LCD/Sound Menu:  
[Backlight]  
[Lighting Time]  
[Brightness]  
[Contrast]  
[LED]  
You can check the recorder’s information on  
the menu screen. [Model] (Model Name),  
[Version] (System version) and [Serial No.]  
(Serial Number) appear on the display.  
[10Seconds]  
[Low]  
[Level 06]  
[On]  
4
[Beep]  
[Volume 2]  
[English]  
[Language(Lang)]  
[Voice Guide]  
[On/Off]  
[On]  
[Speed 3]  
[Speed]  
[Volume Speaker] [Volume 3]  
[Intro Play]  
[Off]  
/ Device Menu:  
[Memory Select]  
[Power Save]  
[Battery]  
[Built-in Memory]  
[10minutes]  
[Ni-MH]  
[USB Settings]  
[USB Connect]  
[USB Class]  
[PC]  
[Storage Class]  
Format  
See “Formatting the recorder [Format]”  
(P.77).  
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5
Press the + or button to select  
the location to move it to.  
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.  
F2 button  
6
7
Press the `OK button to  
+ − button  
complete the setting.  
`OK button  
If there are more files to move, repeat  
Steps 3 through 6.  
Pressing the 0button without  
pressing the `OK button will cancel  
the settings and return you to the  
previous screen.  
4
1
2
Select the folder for which you  
would like to rearrange the file  
order (P. 30).  
Select [Replace] from the menu  
on the [File Menu].  
For details on how to enter the menu  
settings, see “Menu setting method”  
(P. 51).  
Press the F2 (EXIT) button to  
close the menu screen.  
3
Press the + or button to select  
the file you want to move.  
4
Press the `OK button.  
The cursor will flash to confirm that  
the file can be moved.  
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[move > memory]:  
Moving/Copying files  
[File Move/Copy]  
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.  
Move a file in the built-in memory or  
microSD card to another folder within the  
built-in memory.  
[copy > memory]:  
Copy a file in the built-in memory or  
microSD card to another folder within the  
built-in memory.  
[move > microSD]:  
Move a file in the built-in memory or  
microSD card to another folder in the  
microSD card.  
F2 button  
[copy > microSD]:  
Copy a file in the built-in memory or  
microSD card to another folder in the  
microSD card.  
+ − button  
`OK button  
4
5
Press the `OK button.  
4
Press the + or button to select  
the number of files to move or  
copy.  
1
2
Select the folder where the file  
you want to move or copy is  
saved (P. 30).  
Select [File Move/Copy] from the  
menu on the [File Menu].  
For details on how to enter the menu  
settings, see “Menu setting method”  
(P. 51).  
3
Press the + or button to select  
the position to move or copy the  
file to.  
[1file]:  
Select only the specified file.  
[Selected files]:  
Select multiple files.  
[All files]:  
Select all files in the folder.  
6
Press the `OK button to move to  
the respective setting.  
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Press the F2 (GO) button.  
When you select [1file]:  
1Press the + or button to select the file  
you want to move or copy.  
2Press the `OK button to select the file.  
When you select [Selected files]:  
1Press the + or button to select the file  
you want to move or copy.  
2Press the `OK button to check the file(s)  
selected.  
4
File move or file copy will start if  
[Moving!] or [Copying!] appears  
on the display. 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.  
3Repeat steps 1 and 2 until all the files  
you want to move/copy are selected then  
press the F2 (GO) button.  
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.  
Notes  
The recorder cannot copy when the  
memory capacity is not sufficient.  
The recorder cannot move or copy when  
the number of files exceeds 200.  
Do not remove the batteries during  
moving or copying. This may damage the  
data.  
7
Press the 9, 0or + , −  
button to select the folder you  
want to move or copy the file to.  
A file cannot be moved or copied to the  
same folder.  
When the operation is canceled during  
moving or copying, only the file that is  
being moved or copied is effective, all  
other files will not be moved or copied.  
Files which are locked will remain so even  
after they are moved or copied.  
DRM files cannot be moved or copied.  
Files cannot be moved or copied directly  
under the [Recorder] folder.  
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3
Press the + button to select  
[Start].  
Dividing files [File Divide]  
Files with large capacities and long  
recording times can be divided so that they  
are easier to manage and edit.  
F2 button  
+ − button  
`OK button  
4
Press the `OK button.  
[Dividing!] will appear and file  
dividing will start.  
File dividing is completed when [File  
divide completed] appears.  
4
Only MP3 files and PCM files  
recorded on this recorder can be  
divided.  
1
2
Stop playback at the divide  
position.  
While the recorder is during playback  
mode, press and hold the 9  
or 0button to fast-forward or  
rewind.  
It is useful to set index marks on  
marking in advance at the divide  
position.  
Select [File Divide] from the  
menu on the [File Menu].  
5
Press the F2 (EXIT) button to  
complete the setting.  
For details on how to enter the menu  
settings, see “Menu setting method”  
(P. 51).  
Notes  
File dividing can be performed only when  
the file list is displayed.  
The recorder cannot divide files when the  
number of files in the folder exceeds 199.  
Locked files cannot be divided (P. 53).  
After splitting the file, the front part of  
the file will be renamed as [File name_  
1.MP3] and the latter part of the file will  
be named as [File name_2.MP3].  
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If a file has an extremely short recording  
time, it may not be divided even if it is a  
MP3 file or PCM file.  
Do not remove the battery while dividing  
a file. This may damage the data.  
4
Press the + or button to select the  
item to set.  
Timer recording [Timer Rec]  
Timer recording is the function to execute a  
recording at a set time. You can program up to  
three desired settings (Preset 1-3) ([On/Off],  
[Day], [Time], [Rec Mode], [Folder], and  
[Mic Sense]).  
Select items you want to set from  
among [On/Off], [Day], [Time], [Rec  
Mode], [Folder], and [Mic Sense].  
5
Press the `OK button to move to  
the respective setting.  
F2 button  
[On/Off] setting:  
4
1Press the + or button to select between  
[On] and [Off].  
[On]: Setting will be applied.  
[Off]: Setting will not be applied.  
2Press the `OK button to exit [On/Off]  
selection.  
+ − button  
`OK button  
[Day] setting:  
1
Select [Timer Rec] from the menu  
on the [Rec Menu].  
1Press the + or button to select from  
[One Time], [Everyday], and [Every  
Week].  
[One Time]: Records only once at the  
specified time.  
[Everyday]: Records every day at the  
specified time.  
For details on how to enter the menu  
settings, see “Menu setting method”  
(P. 51).  
2
Press the + or button to select a  
preset number.  
[Every Week]: Make a recording at a set  
time on a specified day of the week.  
Select [Every Week] and press the `OK  
button to move to the selection of [Day].  
Press the + or – button to select a day of  
the week.  
2Press the `OK button to exit [Day]  
selection.  
3
Press the `OK button.  
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6
7
Press + or − button to select  
[Time] setting:  
[Finish].  
1Press the 9or 0button to select  
"Hour" and "Minute" in the [Start Time]  
and "Hour" and "Minute" in the [Stop  
Time].  
2Press the + or button to set.  
3Press the `OK button to exit [Time]  
selection.  
[Rec Mode] setting:  
Press the `OK button to  
complete the setting.  
Regardless of the regular [Rec Mode] (P. 54),  
timer recording will start in a set recording  
mode.  
1Press the + or button to select a  
recording mode.  
When setting to [ON]  
2Press the `OK button.  
3Press the + or button to select a  
recording rate.  
4
4Press the `OK button to exit Recording  
Programmed settings will be applied  
and the display will return to the  
preset number selection menu.  
To set other preset numbers, repeat  
the abovementioned procedure.  
When the 9button is pressed  
in the Select in Advance Menu, the  
settings selected can be confirmed.  
mode selection.  
[Folder] setting:  
1Press the + or button to select the  
destination to save to (Memory).  
2Press the `OK button to move to the  
[Folder] setting.  
3Press the + or button to select the  
destination to save to (Folder).  
4Press the `OK button to exit [Folder]  
setting selection.  
8
Press the F2 (EXIT) button to  
complete the setting.  
The [«] will appear on the display.  
Notes  
[Mic Sense] setting:  
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 is turned off or the  
recorder is put on Hold, timer recording  
will start at a specified time.  
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 playback (P.72) is set for  
the same time, timer recording will have  
priority.  
Regardless of the recorder’s microphone  
sensitivity setting (P.53), timer recording  
will start at a set microphone sensitivity.  
1Press the + or button to select from  
[High], [Middle], and [Low].  
2Press the `OK button to exit [Mic Sense]  
selection.  
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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.  
If the [Time & Date] is not correct, timer  
recording cannot be set at the specified  
time, so make sure the [Time & Date] is  
correct before setting timer recording.  
If it is not correct, reset [Time & Date]  
(P. 23).  
Alarm playback function [Alarm]  
The alarm playback function can be set 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]).  
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.  
F2 button  
+ − button  
`OK button  
4
1
2
Select [Alarm] from the menu on  
the [Play Menu].  
For details on how to enter the menu  
settings, see “Menu setting method”  
(P. 51).  
Press the + or button to select a  
preset number.  
3
Press the `OK button.  
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4
Press the + or button to select  
the item to set.  
[Start Time] setting:  
1Press the 9or 0button to select  
"Hour" and "Minute" in the [Start Time].  
2Press the + or button to set.  
3Press the `OK button to exit [Start Time]  
selection.  
[Volume] setting:  
1Press the + or button to adjust the  
volume. Press the F1 button to check the  
volume.  
2Press the `OK button to exit [Volume]  
selection.  
Select items you want to set from  
among [On/Off] [Day] [Start Time]  
[Volume] [Alarm Sound] [Playback  
File].  
5
Press the `OK button to move to  
the respective setting.  
[Alarm Sound] setting:  
4
1Press the + or button to select an alarm  
sound from among [Alarm1], [Alarm2]  
and [Alarm3]. Press the F1 button to  
check the alarm sound.  
2Press the `OK button to exit  
[Alarm Sound] selection.  
[On/Off] setting:  
1Press the + or – button to select between  
[On] and [Off].  
[On]: Setting will be applied.  
[Off]: Setting will not be applied.  
2Press the `OK button to exit [On/Off]  
selection.  
[Playback File] setting:  
1Press the + or button to select from [No  
File Play], [File Select].  
[Day] setting:  
[No File Play]: Sounds alarm only.  
[File Select]: Plays back a selected file  
after the alarm.  
1Press the + or – button to select from  
[One Time], [Everyday], and [Every  
Week].  
[One Time]: Alarm Playback will be  
performed only once at the specified  
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.  
When [File Select] is selected and the  
`OK button is pressed, the recorder  
will move to the [Memory Select]  
setting.  
Select the memory with an alarm  
playback file using the + or – button  
and press the `OK button. The  
recorder will move to the folder  
settings with the file with alarm  
playback.  
Select [Every Week] and press the `OK  
button to move to the selection of [Day].  
Press the + or – button to select a day of  
the week.  
2Press the `OK button to exit [Day]  
selection.  
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Select the folder using the + or  
– buttons and press the `OK button  
to move to file selection. Use the + or  
– button to select the file in the same  
way.  
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. In such a case, even if a file is  
selected for Alarm Playback, it will not be  
automatically played.  
If three alarm playback have the same  
starting times, [Preset 1] has the highest  
priority and [Preset 3] has the lowest.  
If the recorder is in use or if operations are  
being performed at the scheduled time,  
the Alarm Playback function will not be  
available.  
2Press the `OK button to exit  
[Playback File] selection.  
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7
Press + or − button to select  
[Finish].  
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 STOP (4)  
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.  
If the starting times for timer recording  
and alarm playback are set for the same  
time, timer recording will have priority  
(P.70).  
If the recorder is formatted (P.77),  
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 the  
supplied "Olympus Sonority" (P. 86).  
4
Press the `OK button to  
complete the setting.  
When setting to [ON]  
Programmed settings will be applied  
and the display will return to the  
preset number selection menu.  
To set other preset numbers, repeat  
the abovementioned procedure.  
When the 9button is pressed  
in the Select in Advance Menu, the  
settings selected can be confirmed.  
8
Press the F2 (EXIT) button to  
complete the setting.  
The [A] will appear on the display.  
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[On/Off] setting:  
Guidance [Voice Guide]  
This feature gives audio announcements  
of recorder operating conditions. Adjust  
the speed and the volume of guidance  
announcements.  
1Press the + or button to select between  
[On] and [Off].  
[On]: Guidance will be provided.  
[Off]: Guidance will be canceled.  
2Press the `OK button to exit [On/Off]  
selection.  
F2 button  
[Speed] setting:  
1Press the + or button to select from  
[Speed5], [Speed4], [Speed3], [Speed2],  
and [Speed1].  
+ − button  
`OK button  
2Press the `OK button to exit [Speed]  
selection.  
[Volume] setting:  
4
1Press the + or button to select from  
[Volume5], [Volume4], [Volume3],  
[Volume2], and [Volume1].  
2Press the `OK button to exit [Volume]  
selection.  
1
2
Select [Voice Guide] from the  
menu in [LCD/Sound Menu].  
For details on how to enter the menu  
settings, see “Menu setting method”  
(P. 51).  
4
Press the F2 (EXIT) button to  
complete the setting.  
Press the + or button to select  
the item to set.  
Notes  
The starting tune/closing tune when the  
power is turned On/Off (P.20) can be  
canceled if you set the guidance to [Off].  
If you format the recorder (P.77), voice  
guide data will be erased as well. If you  
want to recover the voice guide data,  
connect to a PC and copy the guide  
data to the recorder by using supplied  
“Olympus Sonority” (P. 86).  
Select items you want to set from  
among [On/Off], [Speed] and  
[Volume].  
3
Press the `OK button to move to  
the respective setting.  
Set the volume of the starting tune/  
closing tune at the guidance [Volume]  
setting.  
The [Speed] setting in the [Voice Guide]  
settings is disabled during file playback.  
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When [USB Connect] is selected:  
Changing the USB class  
[USB Settings]  
Besides setting to [PC] (Connect to PC to  
transfer files) or [AC Adapter] (Connect to  
AC adapter to recharge the battery), you  
can switch the USB class according to your  
usage.  
4
Press the + or − button to change  
the setting.  
F2 button  
[PC]: Setting for when the recorder is  
connected to the PC and used as a  
storage device or composite device.  
Connected as storage or composite.  
[AC Adapter]: Setting for when the  
recorder is connected to the PC for  
charging or to the AC Adapter (A514)  
(optional).  
+ − button  
`OK button  
4
[Optional]: Setting to confirm the  
connection method each time a USB  
connection is made.  
1
2
Select [USB Settings] from the  
menu on the [Device Menu].  
For details on how to enter the menu  
settings, see “Menu setting method”  
(P. 51).  
5
Press the `OK button to  
complete the setting.  
If you select [USB Connect], proceed  
to the operation of Step 8.  
Press the + or − button to select  
[USB Connect] or [USB Class].  
When [USB Class] is selected:  
6
Press the + or − button to change  
the setting.  
[USB Connect]: Setting for connecting  
to the PC.  
[USB Class]: Setting for USB class.  
3
Press the `OK button.  
If you select [USB Class], proceed to  
[Storage Class]: Recognized as an  
external memory device from the PC.  
[Composite]: Setting when connected  
to the PC and used as an external  
memory device, USB speaker or  
microphone.  
the operation of Step 6.  
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8
Press the `OK button to  
Formatting the recorder [Format]  
complete the setting.  
Press the F2 (EXIT) button to  
close the menu screen.  
Notes  
When you first connect the recorder to  
your PC as an external storage device,  
the driver for the recorder will be  
automatically installed in your PC.  
The PC cannot recognize when the  
recorder is connected to the PC when  
setting for the [USB Connect] is set to  
[AC Adapter].  
When the recorder is not recognized  
by the PC as an external storage device,  
change the [USB Class] setting to  
[Storage Class].  
+ − button  
`OK button  
If you format the recorder, all  
files will be removed and all  
function settings will return to  
defaults except date and time  
settings. Transfer any important  
files to a computer before  
4
formatting the recorder.  
1
2
Select [Format] from the menu  
on the [Device Menu].  
For details on how to enter the menu  
settings, see “Menu setting method”  
(P. 51).  
Press the + or − button to select  
the recording media to format.  
3
Press the `OK button.  
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4
Press the + button to select  
[Start].  
7
Press the `OK button.  
Formatting begins and [Format !]  
flashes on the display.  
5
Press the `OK button.  
After [Data will be cleared] message  
is on for two seconds, [Start] and  
[Cancel] will turn on.  
4
[Format Done] appears when  
formatting ends.  
6
Press the + button again to select  
[Start].  
Notes  
Never format the recorder from a PC.  
When the recorder is formatted, all the  
saved data, including locked files and  
read-only files, are erased.  
After formatting, recorded voice file  
names may start from [0001].  
For returning the settings for the  
functions to their initial settings, use  
[Reset Settings] (P.64).  
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 (P.64).  
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It may take over 10 seconds to complete  
processing. Never perform operations  
such as the following while processing, as  
they may damage the data. In addition,  
replace the battery with a new one in  
order to ensure that the battery will not  
run out while processing.  
1Disconnecting the AC Adapter while  
processing.  
2Removing the battery while  
processing.  
3Remove the microSD card during  
processing when [microSD Card] is  
being used as the recording media.  
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.  
If you format the recorder (P.77), voice  
guide data will be erased as well. If you  
want to recover the voice guide data,  
connect to a PC and copy the guide  
data to the recorder by using supplied  
“Olympus Sonority” (P. 86).  
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Using the recorder on your PC  
By being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following:  
Voice files recorded on the recorder can be played and managed on the PC using the  
“Olympus Sonority”.  
If an upgrade (Optional) to the “Olympus Sonority Plus” is executed or a Music Editing  
Plug-in is added (Optional), various additional functions can be utilized (P. 87).  
You can transfer files recorded with this recorder to a computer, play them back, and  
manage them by using Windows Media Player or iTunes.  
In addition to its uses as a voice 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 (P.93).  
Operating environment  
Windows  
Operating System:  
Drive:  
CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive  
Browser:  
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later  
Display:  
Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2, 3  
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional x64  
Edition Service Pack 2  
Microsoft® Windows Vista® Service Pack 1,  
2 (32bit/64bit)  
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1024 x 768 pixels or more, 65,536 colors  
Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit)  
CPU:  
32 bits (x86) of 1GHz or above or 64 bits  
(x64) processor  
RAM:  
512 MB or more  
Hard drive space:  
300 MB or more  
or more (16,770,000 colors or more is  
recommended)  
USB port:  
One or more free ports  
Others:  
Audio device  
Environment where the Internet can be  
utilized.  
Notes  
The support service will not cover if your PC has been updated from Windows 95/98/  
Me/2000 to Windows XP/Vista/7.  
Any failure on a self-modified PC will not be covered under the operational warranty.  
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Operating environment  
Macintosh  
Operating System:  
Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6  
CPU:  
Display:  
1024 x 768 pixels or more, 32,000 colors  
or more (16,770,000 colors or more is  
recommended)  
PowerPC® G5 or Intel Multicore Processor  
USB port:  
One or more free ports  
Others:  
1.5 GHz or above  
RAM:  
512 MB or more  
Hard drive space:  
300 MB or more  
Drive:  
Audio device  
Environment where the Internet can be  
utilized.  
CD-ROM, CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive  
Browser:  
Macintosh Safari 2.0 or later  
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC  
5
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 LED indicator light is blinking. When removing the USB cable, be sure  
to follow the description in P.91. If the USB cable is removed before the drive is stopped,  
data may not be successfully transferred.  
On a 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] display of the recorder  
(P.77).  
Folder (directory) names displayed by file management tools such as Explorer in Microsoft  
Windows and Finder in Macintosh are different from the folder names that 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.  
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.  
As the noise may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder, unplug  
the external microphone and earphone when you connect the recorder to a PC.  
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Functions available in the Olympus Sonority  
Various functions such as file management and editing are installed in the “Olympus  
Sonority”. For information on operating procedures and detailed settings, please refer to the  
respective items on online help (P. 89).  
Waveform editing function:  
Changing the file format to other  
format: *  
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.  
The current 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.  
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.  
Splitting files: *  
One designated voice file can be  
split into the two files in “Olympus  
Sonority”.  
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Changing the 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 charac-  
ters long and cannot use \ /:*?”<>|.  
If you change the folder name using  
an OS in a language not supported by  
this recorder, the words may become  
garbled.  
*
A function to convert PCM and WMA files to MP3 format is available by upgrading to  
the “Olympus Sonority Plus” (P. 87).  
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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:  
Exit all running applications.  
You need to log on as an Administrator.  
Windows  
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.  
Open 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  
display will start up. Follow the  
Installer Wizard instructions.  
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7
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].  
2
3
4
[Registration of User Registration  
Information]  
5
Please enter your name, company  
name and serial number which is  
listed on the separate sheet. Click  
[Next] after entering.  
8
9
[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).  
5
[Start Installation]  
Click [Install] to start installing. Do  
not carry out other operations before  
the installation is completed and the  
[Complete] display is displayed.  
10 [Installation Complete]  
When the installation is completed,  
the completed [Install Shield]  
display will be displayed.  
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Macintosh  
1
Insert “Olympus Sonority” into  
the CD-ROM drive.  
Proceed to step 3 when the content of  
CD-ROM is displayed, and go to steps  
2 and 3 when nothing is displayed.  
Open contents in the CD-ROM  
with [Finder].  
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8
[Changing the Installation  
Destination]  
The installation destination can be  
changed. Click [Next] if you do not  
want to change (Select [Change  
Installation Destination] if you want  
to change).  
2
3
4
[Start Installation]  
Double-click [Setup] in the  
CD-ROM.  
When the installation is completed,  
the completed [Installer] display will  
be displayed.  
After starting up the “Olympus  
Sonority”, the serial number entry  
dialog box will appear. Enter the  
serial number which is listed on the  
separate sheet. After entering, click  
[OK] and the “Olympus Sonority” will  
start up.  
When the “Olympus Sonority”  
launch display is displayed, click  
the desired language to select it.  
When [Olympus Sonority Setup]  
is clicked, the installer opening  
display will start up. Follow the  
Installer wizard instructions.  
Confirm your acceptance of  
the terms of the licensing  
agreement.  
5
6
5
You must accept the terms of the  
licensing agreement to install  
“Olympus Sonority”. After checking  
the [Agree] box, click [Next].  
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Uninstalling software  
To uninstall any of the software component of the “Olympus Sonority” software installed on  
your PC, follow the steps below.  
Windows  
Macintosh  
1
Exit “Olympus Sonority”.  
1
Exit “Olympus Sonority”.  
2
3
4
Select [Control Panel] from  
2
Open [Finder] and double-click  
the [SonorityUninstaller.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 [OK].  
Uninstall will start and when  
[Successful] is displayed, click  
[Close].  
[Start] menu.  
Click [Add/Remove programs] in  
the control panel window.  
When the installed application  
list is displayed, select [Olympus  
Sonority].  
Click [Change/Remove].  
Confirmation of deleting the file.  
3
4
5
6
5
5
Click the [OK] button to start  
uninstalling. An additional message  
may appear, if so, read it carefully and  
follow the instructions given.  
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When the [Maintenance  
Complete] display is displayed,  
click [Finish] to complete  
uninstalling.  
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.  
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Copying voice guide data  
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  
voice guide is set to [On].  
If the recorder’s voice guide is set to  
[Off] the voice guide data cannot be  
copied.  
2
3
Connect the recorder to a PC.  
For how to connect to a computer,  
see [Connecting to your PC]  
(P.90).  
Start "Olympus Sonority".  
If the recorder does not have voice  
guide data, the [File Transfer] dialog  
will appear.  
5
4
5
Copy 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.  
4
Copying of the voice guide data  
will be completed.  
Notes  
The alarm sound (P.72), the Starting tune that plays when the recorder is starting up,  
and the Closing tune that plays when the recorder is turning off (P.20), will be copied  
together with the voice guide data.  
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Upgrade function  
The "Olympus Sonority" can be upgraded to the Plus Version (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  
Upgrading to Olympus Sonority Plus  
How to purchase "Olympus Sonority Plus"  
and upgrade from "Olympus Sonority" is  
shown in the following procedures.  
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, the 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 (P. 89).  
1
2
Start the "Olympus Sonority".  
Select [Purchase Olympus  
Sonority Plus] in the [Help] Menu  
or click the [ ] 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.  
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3
4
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".  
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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. 89).  
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. 89).  
MP3 editing:  
Effect functions:  
MP3 file and tag editing and writing  
function.  
You can use more than 20 high-  
quality effect functions to edit your  
music files.  
Creating music CD:  
Spectrum analyzer:  
Function to create music CD from  
voice files registered in the CD  
writable folder.  
The frequency spectrum of the  
sound file being played will be  
displayed on the waveform editing  
screen in real time.  
Recorder menu setting:  
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Function for settings in this  
recorder (detailed settings such as  
alarm setting, timer recording, etc.).  
Besides unrestricted track editing:  
It also removes the restriction on  
the number of tracks that can be  
edited.  
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Using online help  
To open Online Help:  
While “Olympus Sonority” is running, select [Contents] from the [Olympus Sonority  
Help] menu.  
4Search by contents:  
1
2
3
Once the Online Help display  
appears, click the Contents tab.  
2
3
Double-click the  
icon of the  
desired topic heading.  
Double-click the  
desired topic.  
icon of the  
An explanation of the topic is  
displayed.  
5
4Search by keyword:  
1
Open Online Help and click the  
[Index] item.  
Matching keywords are located  
automatically.  
2
Click keyword.  
An explanation of the topic is  
displayed.  
1
2
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Connecting to your PC  
[Remote (Storage)] is displayed  
on the 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.76).  
Before you connect the recorder to  
your PC and use it, you must first  
install the “Olympus Sonority”  
software from the included  
Software CD (P. 83).  
1
2
Boot the PC.  
Connect the USB cable to the USB  
port of the PC.  
Windows:  
When you connect the recorder to  
Windows and open [My Computer],  
it will be recognized by the drive  
name of the product name. Inserting a  
microSD card will allow you to use it as  
[Removable Disk].  
Macintosh:  
When you connect the recorder to  
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.  
5
3
While the recorder is during stop  
mode or turned off, connect  
the USB cable to the connecting  
terminal on the bottom of the  
recorder.  
Notes  
Before connecting the USB cable, exit  
HOLD mode.  
Refer to the user’s manual for your PC  
regarding the USB port on your PC.  
Be sure to push the cable connector all  
the way in. Otherwise, the recorder may  
not operate properly.  
When connecting the recorder through  
an USB hub the operation may become  
unstable. In such cases, refrain from using  
a USB hub.  
Be sure to use the included dedicated  
USB cable. If any other company’s cable  
is used, it may lead to malfunction of the  
recorder. Also, never use this dedicated  
cable with any other company’s products.  
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Connecting to your PC  
Disconnecting from your PC  
Windows  
Macintosh  
1
Click [  
] on the task bar  
1
Drag and drop the drive icon for  
this recorder displayed on the  
desktop to the Recycle Bin icon.  
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.  
When the window indicating that it  
is safe to remove hardware window  
appears, close the window.  
2
Confirm that the recorder LED  
indicator light is gone before  
disconnecting the USB cable.  
5
2
Confirm that the recorder LED  
indicator light is gone before  
disconnecting the USB cable.  
Note  
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Transfer the voice files to your PC  
The 5 voice folders of this recorder are named as [Folder A], [Folder B], [Folder C], [Folder D]  
and [Folder E], and the recorded voice files are saved in these folders.  
4Drive names and folder names  
Windows  
when a PC is connected:  
1
Connect the recorder to your PC  
(P.90).  
Built-in flash memory  
2
Open the Explorer window.  
Drive name  
Folder name  
When you connect the recorder to  
Windows and open [My Computer],  
it will be recognized by the drive  
name of the product name. Inserting  
a microSD card will allow you to use it  
as [Removable Disk].  
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Recorder  
Folder A  
Folder B  
Folder C  
Folder D  
Folder E  
Music  
Podcast  
3
4
5
Open the product name folder.  
Copy the data.  
Disconnect the recorder from the  
PC (P.91).  
microSD card  
5
Drive name  
Folder name  
Macintosh  
Recorder  
Music  
Folder A  
Folder B  
Folder C  
Folder D  
Folder E  
Removable  
Disk  
1
Connect the recorder to your PC  
Windows  
(P.90).  
Podcast  
When you connect the recorder to  
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.  
Untitled  
Macintosh  
2
Double-click the product name  
icon on the desktop.  
3
4
Copy the data.  
Disconnect the recorder from the  
PC (P.91).  
Notes  
While transmitting data, [Busy] is  
displayed, and the LED indicator light  
flashes. NEVER disconnect the USB cable  
while the LED indicator light is flashing. If  
you do, the data will be destroyed.  
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Using as external memory of the PC  
In addition to its uses as a voice 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.  
Windows  
Macintosh  
1
Connect the recorder to your PC  
1
Connect the recorder to your PC  
(P.90).  
(P.90).  
When you connect the recorder to a  
Mac OS, it will be recognized by the  
drive name of the product name on  
the desktop.  
2
Open the Explorer window.  
When you open [My Computer], it  
will be recognized by the drive name  
of the product name.  
2
Double-click the product name  
icon on the desktop.  
Copy the data.  
Disconnect the recorder from the  
PC (P.91).  
3
4
5
Open the product name folder.  
Copy the data.  
Disconnect the recorder from the  
PC (P.91).  
3
4
5
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disconnect the USB cable while the LED indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will  
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Using Audible content  
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.  
4Installing AudibleManager:  
When AudibleManager is not installed on a computer, install the AudibleManager according  
to the procedure described below.  
Windows  
1
2
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.  
2
3
5
The AudibleManager Setup screen  
will be displayed. Select the name of  
the device in use (OLYMPUS DM-620)  
and click the [Install] button.  
3
4
When the [Audible Manager  
License Agreement] is displayed,  
click the [I Accept] button.  
Installation starts.  
Wait until process has been  
completed.Once the installation has  
been completed AudibleManager  
starts up automatically.  
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4Adding device to AudibleManager:  
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.  
1
2
2
When the dialog box is displayed,  
verify the internet connection  
and click the [Yes] button.  
3
4
When the dialog box is displayed,  
check the name of the device in  
use (DM-620) and click the [OK]  
button.  
5
3
4
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.  
4Purchasing Audible content:  
Audible content can be purchased from the Audible web site. Access to the Audible web  
site using web browser and downloaded the content by following the purchase procedures  
described on the web site.  
With the existing setting, content will be downloaded to the Library folder in the  
AudibleManager. When download has been completed, the AudibleManager starts up and  
purchased content is displayed on the contents list in the Library.  
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Transferring Audible content  
Audible content can be transferred into the [Audible] folder on the recorder by following the  
procedure described below.  
Windows  
1
2
Connect the recorder to a  
computer.  
Select [Library] in the [Audible  
Folders] tree listing.  
A list of content stored in the  
[Library] is displayed on the right  
side.  
3
3
4
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 [OK]  
button.  
5
4
5
5
The transfer begins.  
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.  
Notes  
When a content file is transferred to the recorder, a [.pos] file will be automatically created  
for each content file in the Audible folder.  
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.  
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  
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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.  
4Audible 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 (Mode 3 and Mode 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 the Recorder in Audible Mode" (P.99) for details.  
File display screen in Audible mode:  
In the Audible mode, [Play Mode] (P.61) becomes the [File]  
a
setting regardless of the menu settings and the recorder stops  
after playing back one file. In addition, icons (  
,
)
which indicate Audible files are also displayed on the File display  
screen.  
See "Selecting the folders and files" (P.30) for details relating  
to the selection method of folders and files.  
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Audible file indicator  
Re-playable Audible files:  
Files in Mode 3 and Mode 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  
3(  
Codec  
ACELP (16kbps)  
)
)
MP3 (32kbps)  
4(  
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4Playback 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] file).  
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 9or 0button to move the stop position while the recorder is stopped. The  
Playback Position will not be updated.  
Section:  
Up to 100 divisions (chapters of a story or segments of news) are set arbitrarily for each file by  
the distributor of the content.  
Notes  
When a content file is transferred to the recorder, a [.pos] file will be automatically created  
for each content file in the Audible folder.  
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You can not set the Index marks or the Temp marks in the Audible mode.  
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.  
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.  
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4Operating the Recorder in Audible mode:  
The operating method of 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 9button while the recorder is stopped.  
When the button is released fast forwarding stops. The Playback Position is not  
updated. When the `OK button is pressed playback resumes from that position.  
Press and hold the 9button while playing a file.  
When you release the 9button the recorder will resume normal playback.  
If the starting position of a section (P.98) and the playback position are in the middle of  
a file, the recorder stops at those positions.  
When the 9button is held down while the recorder is stopped, the recorder moves to  
the end of the file and then stops.  
If the 9button 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.  
When the 9button is held down during playback and the end of the file is reached, the  
recorder goes back to the beginning of the file then stops.  
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Rewinding  
Press and hold the 0button while the recorder is stopped.  
When the button is released fast rewinding stops. The Playback Position is not updated.  
When the `OK button is pressed, playback resumes from that position.  
Press and hold the 0button while playing a file.  
When the button is released, playback resumes those positions.  
If the starting position of a section (P.98) and the playback position are in the middle of  
a file, the recorder stops at that position.  
When the 0button is held down while the recorder is stopped, the recorder returns to  
the beginning of the file and then stops. If the 0button is still held down, the recorder  
moves back to the end of the previous file and continues fast rewinding.  
When the 0button 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 0button 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.  
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File skip and section skip  
Press the 9button 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 then stop.  
Press the 0button 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 0button 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, then stops.  
Press the 9button during playback.  
The recorder skips three seconds forward or to the starting position of the next section,  
whichever is closer, and starts playing 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 0button during playback.  
The recorder skips three seconds back or to the starting position of the current section,  
whichever is closer, and starts playing the file. When the recorder reaches the beginning  
of a file the file plays from the beginning.  
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Other information  
Alarm message list  
Message  
Meaning  
Explanation  
Action  
Charge the batteries  
or replace with new  
batteries (P.15, P.17).  
Battery power is getting  
low.  
[Battery Low]  
Low battery power.  
Tried to delete a locked  
file.  
[File Protected]  
Erase-locked.  
Unlock the file (P. 53).  
Select a folder from  
among [&] to [*] and try  
recording again (P. 26,  
P. 30).  
Recording has been  
attempted with a [Music]  
or [Podcast] folder.  
[Cannot record in this Not an audio-recording  
folder]  
folder.  
The file is full of index  
marks (maximum of 16  
marks).  
Erase index marks that  
are no longer required  
(P.45).  
[Index Full]  
Index full.  
The file is full of Temp  
marks (maximum of 16  
marks).  
Erase Temp marks that  
are no longer required  
(P.45).  
[Temp Mark Full]  
[Folder Full]  
Temp mark full.  
Folder full.  
The folder is full of files  
(maximum of 200 files).  
Erase unnecessary files  
(P.48).  
This is a malfunction, so  
go to the store where  
you purchased the  
recorder or an Olympus  
service station for repair  
(P.112).  
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[Memory Error]  
Error in the memory.  
Error in the memory.  
Remove the microSD  
card, and put it again  
(P. 24 to P. 25).  
microSD card is not  
recognized correctly.  
[Card Error]  
Error in the memory.  
Illegally copied file.  
The music files copied  
illegally.  
[License Mismatch]  
Erase the file (P.48).  
Erase unnecessary files  
[Memory Full]  
[No File]  
Zero remaining memory. No remaining memory.  
(P.48).  
No files were found in  
Select another folder  
(P. 27 to P. 30).  
No file.  
the folder.  
There was an error while  
formatting the recorder’s  
memory.  
Reformat the memory  
(P.77).  
[Format Error]  
Formatting error.  
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Alarm message list  
Message  
Meaning  
Explanation  
Action  
[Can’t make the  
The file for management  
cannot be created due  
to a shortage of capacity  
for remaining memory.  
Connect the recorder to  
a computer and delete  
any unnecessary files.  
system file. Connect  
to PC and delete  
unnecessary file]  
The management file  
cannot be created.  
Please confirm the file  
that can be played on this  
recorder (P.41).  
File which cannot be  
played.  
[Cannot play this file]  
Incompatible format.  
File is not selected.  
Please select a file then  
carry out the operation  
(P. 27 to P. 30).  
[Please Select The  
File]  
Unselected File  
[Same folder. Can't  
be moved(copied).]  
File cannot be moved  
(copied).  
Attempting to move (copy) Please select another  
into the same folder.  
folder.  
A file with the same  
[Some files. Can't be  
moved(copied).]  
File cannot be moved  
(copied).  
filename exists in the  
destination folder for a  
move (copy) operation.  
Please select another file.  
Attempting to split a file  
other than MP3 or PCM  
files recorded in this  
recorder.  
[This file can’t be  
divided]  
File which cannot be  
split.  
Please select another file.  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Probable cause  
Action  
The batteries are not loaded  
properly.  
Verify that the batteries’ polarities =  
and -are correct (P.15).  
Nothing appears on  
the display  
Charge the batteries or replace with  
Battery power is getting low.  
The power is off.  
new batteries (P.15, P.17).  
Turn the power on (P. 20).  
Charge the batteries or replace with  
Battery power is getting low.  
The power is off.  
new batteries (P.15, P.17).  
Won’t start  
Turn the power on (P. 20).  
Release the recorder from HOLD  
The recorder is in HOLD mode.  
Low remaining memory.  
(P. 21).  
Erase unnecessary files (P.48).  
Unable to record  
The maximum number of files has  
been reached.  
Change to any other folder  
(P. 27 to P. 30).  
Unplug the earphones to use the  
internal speaker.  
The earphone is connected.  
No playback sound  
heard  
The volume level is set to [00].  
Adjust the volume level (P. 38).  
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The recording level has not been  
adjusted.  
Adjust the recording level and then try  
recording once more (P. 54).  
The microphone sensitivity is too  
low.  
Set [Mic Sense] to [High] or [Middle]  
(P. 53).  
Recording level too  
low  
This could potentially be because  
the output level for the connected  
external devices are too low.  
Adjust the output level for the  
connected devices.  
The recording level has not been  
adjusted.  
Adjust the recording level and then try  
recording once more (P. 54).  
Recording level too  
high  
This could potentially be because  
the recording level and output level  
for connected external devices are  
too high.  
If you cannot record clearly even  
after adjusting the recording level,  
then adjust the output level for the  
connected devices (P. 54).  
When recording while an external  
The connected external microphone monaural microphone is connected,  
is monaural.  
sound will only be recorded by the  
L-channel.  
Voice files are not  
recorded in stereo  
[Rec Mode] is set to a monaural  
recording mode.  
Set [Rec Mode] to the stereo  
recording mode (P. 54).  
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Set [Zoom Mic] to [Off] (P. 55).  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Probable cause  
Action  
Cannot find the  
recorded Voice File  
Switch to the correct folder  
(P. 27 to P. 30).  
Wrong folder.  
The recorder was shaken during  
recording.  
———  
Noise heard during  
playback  
The recorder was placed near a cell  
phone or fluorescent lamp while  
recording or during playback.  
Move the recorder.  
Unable to hear any  
sound from the  
earphone through the  
recording monitor  
[Rec Monitor] is set to [Off].  
Set [Rec Monitor] to [On] (P. 59).  
The file is locked.  
Unlock the file (P. 53).  
Unable to erase the  
file  
Unlock the file or cancel the read-only  
setting of the file on the PC.  
The file is read-only.  
There is a file which cannot be  
recognized by the recorder in the  
folder.  
Unable to erase the  
folders  
Connect the recorder to your PC and  
erase a folder (P.90).  
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, or turn the [Rec Monitor] to  
[Off] while recording (P. 59).  
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Noise is audible  
through the recording Acoustic feedback is occurring.  
monitor  
Perform adjustments, such as further  
distancing the earphones from  
the microphones, not pointing the  
microphones at the earphones, or  
lowering the volume of the recording  
monitor.  
The maximum number of marks has  
been reached.  
Erase unnecessary marks (P.45).  
Unable to set index  
The file is locked.  
Unlock the file (P. 53).  
marks, temp marks  
Unlock the file or cancel the read-only  
setting of the file on the PC.  
The file is read-only.  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Probable cause  
Action  
When using the supplied rechargeable  
batteries, set the battery setting to  
[Ni-MH]. Also, please avoid using the  
batteries outside the recommended  
temperature range (P.16, P.19, P.64).  
[Battery] is set to [Alkaline].  
Cannot recharge  
When using the USB connection, follow  
the confirmation display and press the  
`OK button.  
You have not pressed the  
`OK button.  
Set [USB Class] to [Storage class]  
(P.76).  
[USB Class] is set to [Composite].  
The PC is unable  
to recognize the  
recorder  
[USB Connect] is set to  
[AC Adapter].  
Set [USB Connect] to [PC] (P.76).  
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Accessories (optional)  
Accessories exclusive to the Olympus voice recorder can be purchased directly from Online  
Shop on our company’s website. Sales of accessories are different according to the country.  
sStereo microphone: ME51S  
The built-in large-diameter microphone  
enables sensitive stereo recording.  
s2-channel microphone (omni-  
directional): ME30W  
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.  
sCompact Gun Microphone  
(unidirectional): ME31  
The directional microphones useful for  
recordings such as outdoor recording  
of wild birds singing. The metal body  
provides a sturdiness to the high rigidity.  
sCompact zoom microphone  
(unidirectional): ME32  
The microphone is integrated with a  
tripod, making it suitable for when  
you wish to record from a distance,  
such as from your table at a meeting or  
conference.  
sTelephone pickup: TP7  
Earphone type microphone can be  
plugged into your ear while phoning.  
The voice or conversation over the phone  
can be clearly recorded.  
sNi-MH rechargeable battery:  
BR404  
High-efficiency rechargeable long life  
batteries.  
sUSB connecting AC adapter: A514  
DC5V AC Adapter for USB connection.  
sConnecting cord: KA333  
Connecting cord which has stereo  
mini-plugs (ø3.5) 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  
(ø3.5) or monaural mini plug (ø2.5) are  
also enclosed.  
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sExclusive 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.  
sHighly sensitive noise-  
cancellation monaural  
microphone (unidirectional):  
ME52W  
This microphone is used to record  
sound at a distance while minimizing  
surrounding noise.  
sTie clip microphone  
(omni-directional): ME15  
Small concealing microphone with a  
tie-clip.  
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Specifications  
General points  
4Recording format:  
Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation)  
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3)  
WMA (Windows Media Audio)  
4Input level:  
4Maximum working output:  
400 mW (8 Ω speaker)  
4Maximum headphone output:  
â 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)  
4Wide band characteristic  
headphone output:  
70 dBv  
4Sampling frequency:  
Linear PCM format  
75 mV â (according to EN 50332-2)  
4Recording medium:  
Built-in NAND FLASH memory: 4 GB  
microSD card: 512 MB to 32 GB  
4Speaker:  
48 kHz 16 bit  
48 kHz  
44.1 kHz 16 bit  
44.1 kHz  
Built-in ø 20 mm round dynamic speaker  
4MIC jack:  
MP3 format  
320 kbps  
256 kbps  
128 kbps  
mono  
44.1 kHz  
44.1 kHz  
44.1 kHz  
44.1 kHz  
ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2.2 kΩ  
4EAR jack:  
ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω or  
more  
4Input power requirement:  
WMA format  
Batteries:  
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128 kbps  
64 kbps  
32 kbps  
mono  
44.1 kHz  
44.1 kHz  
22 kHz  
8 kHz  
AAA battery (LR03) or  
Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery  
External power supply:  
USB connecting AC adapter(A514) 5 V  
4External dimensions:  
110.8 mm × 39.8 mm × 15.4 mm  
(without protrusions)  
4Weight:  
86 g (including batteries)  
4Operating temperature:  
0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F  
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Specifications  
Frequency response:  
4During recording mode  
(Microphone jack):  
Linear PCM format  
48 kHz 16 bit  
40 Hz to 23 kHz  
44.1 kHz 16 bit  
40 Hz to 21 kHz  
MP3 format  
320 kbps  
256 kbps  
128 kbps  
mono  
40 Hz to 20 kHz  
40 Hz to 20 kHz  
40 Hz to 17 kHz  
40 Hz to 13 kHz  
WMA format  
128 kbps  
64 kbps  
32 kbps  
mono  
40 Hz to 19 kHz  
40 Hz to 16 kHz  
40 Hz to 9 kHz  
40 Hz to 3 kHz  
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4During recording mode (Built-in  
microphone):  
20 Hz to 20 kHz ([Central Mic ON])  
70 Hz to 20 kHz ([Central Mic OFF])  
(However, when recording in the MP3  
format or the WMA format, the upper  
limit value of the frequency response  
depends on each recording mode)  
4During playback mode:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz  
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Specifications  
Guide to battery life  
The following values are strictly references.  
4Alkaline batteries:  
Built-in stereo microphone  
(During recording mode)  
Earphone playback  
(During playback mode)  
Recording mode  
Linear PCM format  
MP3 format  
44.1 kHz 16 bit  
320 kbps  
128 kbps  
mono  
39h.  
37h.  
38h.  
46h.  
41h.  
48h.  
47h.  
51h.  
WMA format  
4Ni-MH Rechargeable batteries:  
Built-in stereo microphone  
(During recording mode)  
Earphone playback  
(During playback mode)  
Recording mode  
Linear PCM format  
MP3 format  
44.1 kHz 16 bit  
320 kbps  
128 kbps  
mono  
29h.  
27h.  
28h.  
33h.  
30h.  
34h.  
33h.  
37h.  
WMA format  
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Specifications  
Guide to recording times  
The following values are strictly references.  
4Linear PCM format:  
Built-in  
microSD card  
4 GB 8 GB  
Recording  
mode  
memory  
2 GB  
16 GB  
(4 GB)  
5h.  
25min.  
2h.  
45min.  
5h.  
30min.  
11h.  
5min.  
22h.  
20min.  
48 kHz 16 bit  
5h.  
55min.  
2h.  
55min.  
12h.  
5min.  
24h.  
15min.  
44.1 kHz 16 bit  
6h.  
4MP3 format:  
Built-in  
memory  
(4 GB)  
microSD card  
Recording  
mode  
2 GB  
4 GB  
8 GB  
16 GB  
26h.  
320 kbps  
256 kbps  
26h.  
13h.  
53h.  
107h.  
30min.  
32h.  
30min.  
16h.  
30min.  
66h.  
30min.  
33h.  
134h.  
65h.  
128 kbps  
mono  
33h.  
66h.  
66h.  
133h.  
267h.  
268h.  
536h.  
30min.  
131h.  
132h.  
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4WMA format:  
Built-in  
memory  
(4 GB)  
microSD card  
Recording  
mode  
2 GB  
4 GB  
8 GB  
16 GB  
64h.  
128 kbps  
64 kbps  
64h.  
32h.  
130h.  
262h.  
30min.  
64h.  
30min.  
128h.  
129h.  
261h.  
523h.  
32 kbps  
mono  
257h.  
128h.  
502h.  
259h.  
522h.  
1046h.  
4089h.  
1007h.  
1014h.  
2042h.  
Notes  
Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made  
(The displayed available recording time and recorded time are approximate indications).  
Variations in the available recording time will arise as there may be differences in the  
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Specifications  
Maximum recording time per file  
Guide to recordable number of songs  
The maximum capacity for a single file is  
limited to approx. 4 GB for WMA and MP3.  
Regardless of the memory remaining  
amount, the longest sound recording  
time per file is restricted to the following  
value.  
2,000 songs (At 128 kbps, 4 minutes per  
song)  
Linear PCM format  
48 kHz 16 bit  
approx. 3 h.  
44.1 kHz 16 bit  
approx. 3 h. 20 min.  
MP3 format  
320 kbps  
256 kbps  
128 kbps  
mono  
approx. 29 h. 40 min.  
approx. 37 h. 10 min.  
approx. 74 h. 30 min.  
approx. 149 h.  
WMA format  
128 kbps  
64 kbps  
32 kbps  
mono  
approx. 26 h. 40 min.  
approx. 26 h. 40 min.  
approx. 53 h. 40 min.  
approx. 148 h. 40 min.  
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Technical assistance and support  
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and  
software only.  
sTechnical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada  
1-888-553-4448  
sUser Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada  
sTechnical 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  
sUser Support E-mail address in Europe  
Declaration of Conformity:  
Model Number:  
Trade Name:  
Responsible Party:  
Address:  
DM-620  
DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER  
OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.  
3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley,  
PA 18034-0610, U.S.A.  
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Telephone Number: 1-888-553-4448  
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)  
this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
Tested To Comply  
With FCC Standards  
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
Canadian RFI:  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital  
apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of  
Communications.  
Cet appareil numérique ne dépasse pas les limites de la Catégorie B pour les émissions  
de bruit radio émanant d’appareils numériques, tel que prévu dans les Règlements sur  
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l’Interférence Radio du Département Canadien des Communications.  
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OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.  
Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-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  
EN-BD3011-01  
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