Olympus DM-5 - Manual

5 EN Table of contents Setting the recording scene [Rec Scene] ...... 80Timer recording [Timer Rec] ........................ 81Setting the playback scene [Play Scene] ...... 84Guidance [Voice Guide] ................................ 85Alarm playback function [Alarm] ................. 87Moving/Copying...

6 EN Installing AudibleManager .........................159Adding device to AudibleManager ............. 160Purchasing Audible content ....................... 160 Transferring Audible content .................161 Enjoy Audible content with the recorder .....................................162 Audibl...

7 f Danger If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, serious injury or death may result. f Warning If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, injury or death may result. f Caution If the product is used without observing ...

9 • 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 automo...

1 1 EN Main features s This recorder can tag recorded files or files transferred from a personal c o m p u t e r w i t h k e y w o r d s t o manage a file database ( ☞ P.75). It is possible to search for files by file date or keyword ( ☞ P.53). s It features a scheduling function ( ☞ P.96). s The se...

1 1 EN M ain f ea tu re s s You can move or copy files between the built-in memory and microSD card, and within the folders in the memory ( ☞ P.91). s You can divide files ( ☞ P.93), or delete part of a file ( ☞ P.64) recorded in PCM format in this recorder. s It has a 2.2 inch TFT color LCD panel (...

14 1 EN s It is compatible with Podcasting ( ☞ P.127). 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 ...

15 1 EN 1 3 5 6 2 2 7 # % 8 @ 0 ! 9 $ 4 REC VOL STOP ^ ( * & ) - Id en tif ica tio n o f p ar ts Identification of parts 1 MIC (Microphone) jack 2 Built-in stereo microphone 3 LED indicator light 4 VOICE button (For DM-5) HOME button (For DM-3) 5 POWER/HOLD switch 6 Strap hole 7 Display(LCD Pane...

1 1 EN Po w er s up ply Power supply 1 W h i l e p u s h i n g d o w n o n t h e grooves using both thumbs, slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. Inserting the battery This recorder uses a lithium ion battery specified by Olympus (LI-50B). Do not use any other type of batt...

1 EN Power supply Charge the battery Lithium ion battery is self discharging. After unpacking this product, charge the supplied lithium ion battery before using the recorder for the first time. Charging using AC adapter The included AC adapter (A515) can be connected to this recorder for charging. W...

1 EN Po w er s up ply Power supply Notes • Do not put in or take out the battery or AC adapter when the recorder power is on or when this recorder is connected to another device. It may cause problems with the values and functions set in the recorder. • The charger can be used within the range of AC...

4 1 EN Connect to the USB connecting AC adapter (optional) to charge It can be charged by connecting to the USB connecting AC adapter (A514) (optional). Before connecting the AC adapter, switch the USB Connection setting to [ AC ] ( ☞ P.77). 1 Plug the AC adapter into AC outlet. 2 Plug the recorder’...

6 1 EN • The LED light will light up then power will be turned on and the display will turn on showing the OLYMPUS logo. Turning on the power While the recorder is turned off, slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow for 2 seconds or longer. Turning on/off the power When t...

7 1 EN A HO LD HOLD Set the recorder to HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the HOLD position. If you bring the POWER/HOLD switch to the HOLD position, the current conditions will be preserved, and all buttons and switches will be disabled. This feature is useful when the recorder has to be car...

9 1 EN Se tti ng t im e a nd d at e [ Tim e & D at e] 1 Select [ Time & Date ] from the menu on the [ System Menu ]. • For details on how to enter the menu settings, please see “ Menu setting method ” ( ☞ P. 65). 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the item to set. • Select the item from the...

0 1 EN Inserting and ejecting a microSD card 2 Face the microSD card the correct way and insert it into the card slot as shown in the diagram. The “microSD” indicated in the instruction manual refers to both microSD and microSDHC. This recorder can be used with commercially available microSD cards a...

1 1 EN In se rti ng a nd e je cti ng a m icr oS D c ard Ejecting a microSD card 1 While the recorder is during stop mode, open the card cover. 2 Push the microSD card inward to unlock it, and let it eject partially. • The microSD card is visibly out of the slot and can be removed safely. • When [ Me...

1 EN Notes on the folders The built-in memory or the microSD card can be used for the recording media. Regardless of the recording media, voice file, music files, and contents files are separated and saved respectively into the folders organized in a branching tree-style. About the folders for voice...

4 1 EN First layer Second layer Notes on the folders • It can be stored a total of 999 files and folders in the each folders of [ Podcast ] folder. • Up to 8000 files can be transferred to the [ Podcast ] folder. Program list display File list display File display File searches are performed to the ...

9 2 EN Re co rd in g Basic operations Recording Settings relating to Recording Various recording settings can be made to match the recording environment ( ☞ P.67 to P.70). [Rec Menu] Setting Items: [Mic Sense] ( ☞ P.67) Sets the sensitivity of the built-in stereo microphone. [Rec Mode] ( ☞ P.67) Set...

40 2 EN Recording a 3 Press the STOP button to stop recording. Specifying a keyword before recording A keyword that matches the contents to be recorded can be specified before recording starts. This function is very useful for classifying recordings by keywords. 1 In the Folder list display, press F...

41 2 EN Re co rd in g • Stop recording and the file that was just recorded will be played back. Pause While the recorder is during recording mode, press the REC button. • The recorder will time out after 120 minutes when left in “Rec Pause”. Resume Recording: Press the REC button again. • Recording ...

4 2 To EAR jack EN Listening while audio is recorded If you star t recording af ter inser ting 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. Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on th...

4 2 EN Re co rd in g Recording Recommended settings by recording condition The recorder is initially set to the [ ST XQ ] mode so that you can make high quality stereo recordings immediately after purchasing it. The various functions relating to recording can be configured in detail to suit the reco...

44 2 To MIC jack EN Recording from external microphone or other devices The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded. Connect as follows by the device to be used. • Do not plug and unplug devices into the recorder’s jack while it is recording. Recording wi...

45 2 To EAR jack To audio input terminal of other devices To MIC jack To audio output terminal of other devices EN Re co rd in g Note • The detailed input levels cannot be adjusted with this recorder ( ☞ P.67). When external devices are connected, perform a test recording and then adjust the output ...

46 2 EN 2 Press the + or − button to adjust to a comfortable listening volume. 1 To start playback, select the file to be played, and then press the ` OK button ( ☞ P.53 to P.59). 3 Press the STOP button at any point you want to stop the playback. • The volume can be adjusted within a range from [ 0...

49 2 EN Pla yb ac k 1 Selecting the content file in the [ Podcast ], [ Audiobooks ](Daisy, Audio Book, Text Speech, Audible) folder. 2 Press the ` OK button to start playback. Bookmark mode The recorder has the bookmark mode in the contents file of the [ Podcast ], [ Audiobooks ](Daisy, Audio Book, ...

51 2 • The index mark is erased. • Index numbers after the erased index number will automatically move up. Notes • Up to 16 index marks can be set in a file. If you try to place more than 16 index marks, the [ Index Full ] message will appear for index marks. • Index marks cannot be set or erased in...

5 2 EN Playback 1 To start playback, select a file that has a segment you would like to playback repeatedly, and t hen press the ` OK button ( ☞ P.53 to P.59). 2 Press the Fn (A-B) button at the point you want to start segment repeat playback. • Fast forwarding and rewinding can be conducted when [ ...

5 2 EN Fil e s ea rch File search This recorder manages recorded f iles and music files imported from a personal computer using a database. Files are automatically sorted using items such as date and keyword, which makes searching for files easier. Opening the file search display from the [Recorder]...

54 2 2 Press the + or – button to select file, and then press the ` OK or 9 button. • Press the ` OK button to start playback of the file. When searching using the [Day] search Search for a file using the recording date. The most recent recording date is highlighted. Highlight the desired recording ...

57 2 When searching using the [Artist] search Search for a specific artist. 1 Press the + or – button to select artist, and then press the ` OK or 9 button. 2 Press the + or – button to select album or song, and then press the ` OK or 9 button. • If a song is selected, playback starts. • If an album...

60 2 EN Erasing A selected file can be erased from a folder. It is also possible to erase a selected folder or all files in a folder. Erasing from the file display 1 In the File list display, press the F (MENU) button. • Files cannot be erased during playback. 4 Press the + button to select [ Start ...

61 2 EN Era sin g Erasing from the file list display 1 Select the file to erased from the file list display. 3 Press the + or − button to select [ File Erase ], and then press the ` OK or 9 button. 2 While the recorder is during stop mode, press the F (ERASE) button. 4 Press the + button to select [...

6 2 EN Erasing All Files in a Folder 1 Select the folder to be erased from the folder list display. Erasing 2 While the recorder is during stop mode, press the F (ERASE) button. 3 Press the + or − button to select [ Erase in Folder ], and then press the ` OK or 9 button. 4 Press the + button to sele...

6 2 EN Era sin g Erasing Erasing a folder 1 Select the folder to be erased from the folder list display. 2 In the folder list display, press the F (ERASE) button. 3 Press the + or − button to select [ r Erase ], and then press the ` OK or 9 button. 4 Press the + button to select [ Start ], and then ...

64 2 EN 1 Play the file you want to partial erase. • Forward a file to the position that shall be erased. If the file is long, use the 9 button to move to the position you want to delete. 2 I n t he s t ar t i ng p os i t i o n o f t he partial erase, press the Fn ( ERASE ) button. Partially erase a...

65 3 EN M en u s et tin g met ho d Menu setting method Making settings from [Preferences] on the [Home] menu display From menu on the [ Home ] menu display, following settings can be made: [ Rec Menu ], [ Play Menu ], [ LCD/Sound Menu ], and [ System Menu ]. You can perform various settings on this ...

67 3 EN M en u s et tin g met ho d Menu setting method Rec Mode 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. 1 Select...

68 3 EN Menu setting method Adjust the recording level: 1 Press the 9 or 0 button while the recorder is recording or paused to adjust the recording level. • The recording level will be automatically adjusted when the recording level is set to [ Auto ]. Set the recording level to [ Manual ] to use th...

69 3 EN M en u s et tin g met ho d 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. 1 Select [ Low Cut Filter ] from the menu on the [ ...

70 3 EN • The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode ( ☞ P.67). • If the starting level is not adjusted within 2 seconds, the display will return to the previous. • To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of the start/stop a...

7 3 EN Menu setting method Repeat The repeat playback settings can be set as desired. 1 Select [ Repeat ] from the menu on the [ Play Menu ]. 2 Select [ 1 File ], [ List ] or [ Off ]. [ 1 File ]: A single file is played repeatedly. [ List ]: The displayed file list is played repeatedly. [ Off ]: Dis...

76 3 EN Property File and folder information can be confirmed from the menu display. 1 Select the file or folder with information you want to view in advance ( ☞ P.53 to P.59). 2 Select [ Property ] from the menu on the [ File Menu ]. 3 Set the property. When the file is selected: [ Name ] (File nam...

78 3 EN Menu setting method Reset Settings This returns the functions back to their initial settings (factory default). 1 Select [ Reset Settings ] from the menu on the [ System Menu ]. 2 Press the + button to select [ Start ], and then press the ` OK button. [ Start ]: Returns the settings to their...

84 3 EN Menu setting method Setting the playback scene [Play Scene] Voice files recorded in the recorder and music files downloaded from the PC can be saved in the playback settings of your choice to suit the different sound qualities and playback methods. 1 Select [ Play Scene ] from the menu on th...

85 3 EN M en u s et tin g met ho d • After purchase, all the settings from 1 to 5 of [ User Setting ] are the same (initial settings). Register the user settings in the [ Scene Save ] then select playback scene. • To confirm the respective playback scene settings, press the + or – button in the [ Sc...

91 3 EN M en u s et tin g met ho d 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. 1 Select the folder where the file you want to move or copy is saved ( ☞ P.53 to...

96 3 EN Schedule settings [Audio Diary] This recorder has a calendar function. Simple scheduling can be performed. Displaying the calendar 1 From the [ Home ] menu display select [ F Audio Diary ], and then press the ` OK or 9 button. • A monthly calendar display is displayed. Note • The calendar do...

97 3 EN Sc he du le s et tin gs [ Au dio Dia ry ] Operations at the calendar display Operations at the monthly display: [F1] button The display returns to the [ Home ] menu display. [F2] button Changes the month that is displayed. At the popup menu display, press the + or - but ton to selec t the pr...

100 3 EN Editing the schedule The details of scheduled events can be edited. 1 From the calendar display, press the 9 , 0 , + or − button to select the day of the event you want to edit, and then press the ` OK button. 2 Press the + or − button to select the event you want to edit, and then press th...

101 3 EN Sc he du le s et tin gs [ Au dio Dia ry ] Deleting a schedule Delete the contents of a scheduled event. 1 From the calendar display, press the 9 , 0 , + or − button to select the day of the event you want to delete, and then press the ` OK button. 2 Press the + or − button to select the eve...

10 3 EN Schedule settings [Audio Diary] Formatting the schedule Register to remove all the contents of schedule to initialize. 1 From the [ Home ] menu display select [ F Audio Diary ], and then press the ` OK or 9 button. 2 In the calendar display, press the F (MENU) button. 3 Select [ F Audio Diar...

10 3 EN Vie w in g i m ag es ( Fo r D M -5) Viewing images (For DM-5) This recorder can connect to a digital camera and import images. To see a list of recommended external devices (digital cameras) that can connect to this recorder, please visit our web site. Importing images 1 From the [ Home ] me...

105 3 EN Vie w in g i m ag es ( Fo r D M -5) 7 Press the 9 or 0 button to move to the next image file. Erasing a images 1 From the [ Home ] menu display, select [ E Picture ], and then press the ` OK or 9 button. 2 Press the + or − button to select [ Browse ], and then press the ` OK or 9 button. 3 ...

107 3 EN Us in g v oic e r ec og nit io n ( Fo r D M -5) Using voice recognition (For DM-5) This recorder is equipped with a voice recognition function. This function allows complicated key inputs such as date and time settings, keyword entry, and folder name changes to be performed by voice. In add...

108 3 EN Using voice commands 1 While the recorder is paused at the [ Home ] menu display, press the VOICE button and say a voice command word. • Voice commands cannot be used when [ Recorder ] mode is running or during an operation. Voice commands list: Recorder Music Podcast Picture Book Schedule ...

109 4 EN Sa vin g f ile s i n y ou r P C Using the Olympus Sonority Saving files in your PC By being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following:• Playback voice files on your PC ( ☞ P.124). Voice files recorded using the recorder can be played using the “Olympus Sonority” softwa...

110 4 EN Operating environment Windows Operating System: 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) Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32bit/64bit) CPU: 32 bits (x86) of 1GHz and above or 64 bi...

111 4 EN Co nn ec tin g t o y ou r P C Connecting to your PC Connecting to your PC Windows Macintosh 1 Turn the recorder’s power ON. 2 Connect the USB connection cable to the USB port of the PC. 3 Make sure that the recorder is stopped, and then connect the USB cable to the connecting port on the bo...

11 4 EN Connecting to your PC Disconnecting from your PC Windows 1 Click [ ] on the task bar located at the lower-right corner of the screen. Click [ Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device ]. • The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used. 2 Confirm that the recorder LED indicator ligh...

11 4 EN Fu nc tio ns a va ila ble i n t he O lym pu s S on ori ty 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 i...

115 4 EN In sta llin g S of tw are 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 l...

116 4 EN 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 step 2 and 3 when nothing is displayed. 2 Opening contents in the CD-ROM with [Finder] . 3 Double-click [ Setup ] in the CD- ROM. 4 When the “Olympus Sonority”...

117 4 EN Un in sta llin g s of tw are Uninstalling software To uninstall any of the software component of the “Olympus Sonority” software installed on your PC, follow the steps below. Windows 1 Exit “Olympus Sonority”. 2 Select [ Start ] from [ Control Panel ] menu. 3 Click [ Add/Remove programs ] i...

118 4 2 3 1 2 EN Using online help Windows Macintosh To open Online Help, you have the following options. • While “Olympus Sonority” is running, select [ Contents ] from the [ Olympus Sonority Help ] menu. Search by Contents 1 Once the Online Help display appears, click the Contents tab. 2 Double-cl...

119 4 EN Ru nn in g Olym pu s S on ori ty Running Olympus Sonority By connecting the recorder to your PC, you can automatically start the application. Windows Disabling automatic start 1 Right click on the [ ] of the taskbar on the lower right of the display, and select [Setting]. • The application ...

1 4 EN 2 1 Download voice files from the recorder Windows Macintosh There are 3 download options to transfer voice files from the recorder to the PC:• Download Selected Files• Download Folders• Download All The following is an explanation of [ Download Selected Files ]. For explanations of [ Downloa...

1 4 3 EN Do w nlo ad v oic e f ile s f ro m the r ec or de r 3 Download the voice file. • From the [ Device ] Menu, select [ Download Selected Files ] or click [ ] on the Tool Bar. 4 Download complete. • Do not disconnect the USB cable while the LED indicator light on the recorder is flashing. Disco...

14 4 Play a voice file EN Play a voice file Windows Macintosh 1 Select the folder. • Select the folder that contains the voice file you would like to play. 2 Select the voice file. • Select the file to playback from the File List Display Area. 3 Play the voice file. • Click the [ ] (play) button of ...

15 4 EN Us in g t he wav efo rm edit in g f un cti on / Us in g t he o ne -to uc h e ffe ct f un cti on Using the waveform editing function Windows Macintosh You can use the Waveform Editing Tab in the “Olympus Sonority” to easily process voice data. In the Waveform Editing Mode, you can also delete...

16 4 1 2 3 4 Upload v oice files t o the recorder EN Upload voice files to the recorder Windows Macintosh “Olympus Sonority” has a feature to enable you to upload files from your PC to the recorder. 1 Select the folder. • Select the folder that contains the voice file to upload from the Main Tree Vi...

17 4 Drag and drop the icon to the Podcast registration icon. About Podcast Register a podcast program Windows You can either drag and drop the Podcast Program Icon to retrieve Podcast contents or search and retrieve it by registering the content address.This function is not supported in Macintosh. ...

18 4 2 1 3 Update a program Windows By default, programs registered in “Olympus Sonority” will be automatically updated. To change update intervals, go to [ Tools ] menu then [ Options ], and change them in the Options dialog’s Podcast tab. Please see the Online Help for details ( ☞ P.118). If you d...

10 4 1 2 Transfer content to the recorder Windows Macintosh In the default setting, the content automatically transferred into the [ Podcast ] folder on the recorder when the recorder connects to a computer. This setting can be changed by selecting [ Tools ] under [ Options ], and by selecting the [...

11 4 Ab ou t P od ca st 1 2 3 About Podcast Program guide functions Windows OLYMPUS related podcast programs can be easily registered and new contents can be automatically downloaded on the “Olympus Sonority”. New contents can also be redirected to the recorder by just connecting to the PC. Program ...

1 4 About DAISY (For DM-5) Windows Macintosh What does DAISY stand for? DAISY stands for Digital Accessible Information System. Originally intended as a replacement for audio tapes for visually impaired people, the books and information are now used by people with various reading disabilities. DAISY...

1 4 Ab ou t D AIS Y ( Fo r D M -5) Importing contents DAISY book content can be imported into “Olympus Sonority”. The content can be played by selecting it from the [ DAISY tray ]. Import and playback are possible with Version 2.0/2.02 DAISY content. 1 Place a DAISY file or folder with DAISY files o...

15 4 Ab ou t D AIS Y ( Fo r D M -5) EN Transfer content to the recorder 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start Olympus Sonority. • A device tree is displayed in Device Manager. 2 Select the content you want to transfer. • Select the file you want to download from the File List Display Area. To se...

16 4 EN Upgrade function Windows Macintosh 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 Plu...

17 4 Fu nc tio ns a va ila ble i n t he O lym pu s S on ori ty P lu s/ Fu nc tio ns a va ila ble with t he mus ic e dit in g p lu g-i n EN Functions available in the Olympus Sonority Plus Besides the usual functions, the “Olympus Sonority Plus” also includes various functions to edit music files. Fo...

18 5 5 7 9 6 8 0 4 3 2 1 1 5 7 9 6 8 0 4 3 2 EN About Windows Media Player Using Windows Media Player 5 7 9 6 8 0 4 3 2 1 1 5 7 9 6 8 0 4 3 2 1 Features taskbar 2 Seek slider 3 Shuffle button 4 Repeat button 5 Stop button 6 Previous button 7 Play button 8 Next button 9 Mute button 0 Volume slider Wi...

19 5 3 2 4 EN Us in g Win do w s Med ia P la ye r Using Windows Media Player 1 Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive, and start Windows Media Player. 2 From the Features taskbar, click [ Rip CD ] menu. • If Internet connectivity is available, CD information is searched. 3 Put a check mark on the music fil...

14 5 Using Windows Media Player 5 4 EN Us in g Win do w s M ed ia P lay er *1 If [ Create folder hierarchy on device ] is checked by default, click to uncheck the box once, and click it again to check. *2 After the synchronous transfer to the recorder, a file named “WMPInfo.xml” is created. If you d...

144 5 Using Windows Media Player 5 4 2 3 EN 1 Insert the blank CD-R/RW into the CD-R/RW drive, and start Windows Media Player. 2 From the Features taskbar, click the [ Burn ] menu. 3 Select the desired category from [ Library ] on the left, and select voice files or albums to copy to the CD-R/RW, an...

146 5 Using Windows Media Player EN 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start Windows Media Player. • If the player is in Now Playing mode, click [ Go to Library ] ( )on the upper right corner of the window. Windows Media Player 12 Creating a playlist (For DM-5) You can create playlists using Window...

148 5 2 3 4 EN 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start Windows Media Player. 2 While the library window displayed, click [ Library ] and then [ Create playlist ]. Windows Media Player 11 3 From the music titles displayed in the library window, click the title you wish to add to the playlist. Next,...

149 5 5 6 7 EN Us in g Win do w s Med ia P la ye r 5 At the [ Save As ] display, enter a file name and then select the [ MUSIC ] folder of the recorder as [ Destination ]. Click [ Save ]. Using Windows Media Player 6 Click the [ Sync ] tab. Drag the saved playlist to the synchronization list window ...

150 6 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 1 3 0 EN Using iTunes Window names 1 Features taskbar 2 Rewind button/ Playback, Pause button/ Fast Forward button 3 Volume slide 4 Playlist addition button Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over the Internet can be transferred to an...

151 6 6 5 4 4 EN Us in g i Tu ne s Copying music from CD Using iTunes 1 Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive, and start iTunes. 2 Click [ iTunes ] { [ Preferences ]. 3 Click [ Advanced ] tag. 4 Click [ Importing ] to set the file format and bit rate for copying music files to your PC, and click [ OK ...

15 6 Drag & Drop files here EN Transferring music file to the recorder You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder. For how to copy the music files from the CD to your PC, please see “ Copying music from CD ” ( ☞ P.151). 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start iTunes. 2 ...

15 6 4 EN Us in g i Tu ne s Copying voice file to the CD You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD. For how to copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC, please see “ Download voice files from the recorder ” ( ☞ P.122). 1 Insert the CD-R/RW into the CD- ...

154 7 EN First layer Second layer Third layer Lists created and saved as a file on a computer are called playlist files. By transferring a playlist file to the [ Music ] folder of this recorder, it is possible to play songs in a particular order. • With playlists, it is possible to play multiple son...

155 7 EN Pla yin g s on gs i n a p ar tic ula r o rd er Windows 1 Click the [Start] button, select [ Programs ] { [ Accessories ] { [ Notepad ]. • Notepad opens. 2 Enter the names of files in the [ Music ] folder in the order you want them to be played. • The file names in the playlist are entered i...

156 7 EN Playing songs in a particular order 4 Drag the saved playlist file to the [ Music ] folder of the recorder to transfer it to the recorder. • Transfer the playlist file to the top level (first layer) of the [ Music ] folder. For more details about file transfers, please see “ Transferring mu...

157 7 EN Ab ou t A ud io B oo ks About Audio Books Windows Macintosh Audio Books are books that can be listened to. Digital audiobooks can be played anytime and anywhere on players such as this recorder. Audio Books can be enjoyed in various ways. For example, they can be listened to while moving by...

158 7 EN About Text Speech (For DM-5) Windows Macintosh If a text file is transferred to this recorder and played, the text file can be read aloud. This recorder can read aloud text created in various situations and can be used to confirm or review audio content. Transfer text file to the recorder 1...

159 2 3 7 EN Lo ad in g A ud ib le c on te nt Loading Audible content Windows Use the AudibleManager to load Audible content onto the recorder. Playback, management, and transfer of Audible content to the recorder can be done using the AudibleManager. Installing AudibleManager When AudibleManager is...

160 1 2 3 4 7 EN Adding 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. 2 When the dialog box displays, verify the int...

161 4 3 5 7 EN Tra ns fe rri ng A ud ib le c on te nt Transferring Audible content Windows Audible content can be transferred into the [ Audible ] folder on the recorder by following the procedure described below. 1 Connect the recorder to a computer. 2 Select [ Library ] in the [ Audible Folders ] ...

16 a 7 EN Enjoy Audible content with the recorder Audible content that has been transferred into the [ Audible ] folder on the recorder from a computer can be enjoyed with an exclusive mode optimally suited for the operation of Audible content. Audible mode When you select the [ Audible ] folder in ...

164 7 EN Operating recorder in Audible mode The operating method on the recorder is different in the Audible mode when the [ Audible ] folder or Audible file is selected, then while in the Normal mode. Enjoy Audible content with the recorder Forwarding Press and hold the 9 button while the recorder ...

166 7 EN Using as external memory of the PC In addition to its uses as an IC recorder and a music player, this recorder can also be used as external memory for a computer by storing data from a computer and reading it back out. With the recorder connected to your PC, you can download data from the m...

167 8 EN Alarm message list Other information Alarm message list Message Meaning Explanation Action [Battery Low] Low battery power. Battery power is getting low. Charge the battery. If you run out of battery soon after the charge, the battery life has ended. Replace with new battery ( ☞ P.21). [Fil...

168 8 EN Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Nothing appears on the display The battery is not loaded properly. Check the direction of the battery. ( ☞ P.21). Battery power is getting low. Charge the battery ( ☞ P.21 to P.25). The power is off. Turn the power on ( ☞ P.26). Won’t start Batt...

171 8 EN Specific ations Specifications General points 4 Recording medium: Built-in memory DM-5 : 8 GB DM-3 : 4 GB microSD card (512 MB to 16 GB) 4 Recording format: Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) WMA (Windows Media Audio) 4 Input level: [Mic Sense]:[Middle] - 60 dBv 4 ...

17 8 EN Specific ations 4 Linear PCM format: 48 kHz 3h. 44.1 kHz 3h.20min. 4 MP3 format: 320kbps 29h.40min. 256kbps 37h.10min. 192kbps 49h.40min. 128kbps 74h.30min. 4 WMA format: ST XQ 72h.50min. ST HQ 145h.40min. ST SP 291h.30min. HQ 291h.30min. SP 574h. LP 1139h.20min. Specifications Notes • The m...

174 “CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health,environment and customer protection. For customers in Europe This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU c...