Page 2 - Introduction
2 EN Introduction • The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced notice. Contact our Customer Support Center for the latest information relating to product names and model numbers. • The utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrity of the contents of this documen...
Page 3 - INDEX
3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Table of Contents P.4 Safe and Proper Usage P.6 Getting Started P.8 About Recording P.28 About Playback P.33 Menu Setting P.44 Using the Recorder on Your PC P.73 Managing Files on Your PC P.85 EN Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder P.94 Other Information P.120 INDEX
Page 4 - Table of contents; Connect to the USB connecting AC adapter
4 EN Table of contents Introduction INDEX ....................................................... 3Safe and proper usage .............................. 6 General Precautions ....................................... 6Batteries ......................................................... 6 1 Getting Start...
Page 5 - Managing Files on Your PC; Functions Available with the; Importing Content for; Importing Content for Listening on the; Other Information
5 EN Table of contents 6 Managing Files on Your PC Download Voice Files from the Recorder ... 85Play a Voice File ...................................... 87Using the Waveform Editing Function ..... 88Using the One-touch effect Function ....... 88Upload Voice Files to the Recorder .......... 89Copying...
Page 6 - General Precautions; Safe and proper usage
6 EN 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 ...
Page 8 - Main features; Getting Started; at
8 1 EN Main features s Supports the linear PCM format, which is capable of recording sound quality equivalent to or surpassing CD-level (For DM-550). Capable of realistically recording variousdifferent sound sources. High resolutionrecording at a high sampling frequency equivalent or superior to tha...
Page 10 - Identification of parts; tif
10 1 EN 1 & $ # 9 0 @ % 2 3 4 5 6 ! 8 ^ q ( - ) w = e * 7 7 Identification of parts 1 MIC (Microphone) jack 2 Record indicator light 3 REC s (Record) button 4 STOP 4 button 5 PLAY ` button 6 Strap hole 7 Built-in stereo microphone 8 Display (LCD panel) 9 + button 0 F2 / SCENE button ! 9 button @...
Page 13 - Current file number/
13 1 EN Id e n tif ic at io n of pa rt s 9 Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder 0 Playback position bar indicator ! File length @ Icon display [ ] File format [ ] EUPHONY indicator [ ][ ] Playback mode indicator Identification of parts
Page 14 - Power supply; Inserting batteries; ow
14 1 EN Power supply 2 Insert battery, observing the correct = and - polarities. Inserting batteries This recorder can be used with either Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries or AAA Alkaline Batteries. 1 Slide the battery cover open while lightly pressing the battery cover release button. • When charging t...
Page 15 - Connect the USB connection
15 1 EN P ow e r s u p p ly Notes • Manganese batteries may not be used in this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended. • Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. Unloading the batteries while the record...
Page 16 - Plug the AC Adapter into a socket
16 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 Adapter ] ( P.69). 1 Plug the AC Adapter into a socket for domestic pow...
Page 18 - Slide the; Turning on/off the power; switch in the
18 1 EN Turning off the power Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow for 0.5 seconds or longer. • The display will turn on, and the power will be turned on. Turning on/off the power When the recorder is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to ...
Page 19 - LD
19 1 EN A H O 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 ca...
Page 20 - OK
20 1 EN F1 button +− button 9 0 button OK button I f you set the time and date b e fore hand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file. Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management. When you use this recorder for the first time after purc...
Page 21 - tt; Changing the time and date; Press the; button to
21 1 EN STOP button +− button 9 0 button OK button F2 button Se tt in g tim e an d dat e 1 Select [ Time & Date ] from the menu in [ Device Menu ]. • [ Time & Date ] will appear on the display. • For details on menu settings, please refer to P. 44, P.45. • The “ hour ” will flash on the disp...
Page 22 - Inserting and Ejecting a microSD card; Inserting a microSD card
22 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 commerciallyavailable microSD ...
Page 23 - Ejecting a microSD card; While the recorder is during stop; Close the card cover securely.
23 1 EN In se rt in g an d Eje ct in g a m ic ro SD ca rd 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 [ ...
Page 24 - Notes on the folders; About the folders for voice recordings; ld
24 1 Recorder Folder A Folder B Folder C Folder D Folder E 001 002 003 004 999 Home Folder File DM55 0001 .WMA 1 2 3 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...
Page 25 - About the folder for music playback
25 1 EN Artist 01 Artist 02 Artist 03 001 002 003 004 999 Folder File First layer Album 01 Album 02 Album 03 Second layer Music Home N o te s on th e fo ld e rs About the folder for music playback When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player, a folder is automatically creat...
Page 26 - About the folder for Audible Contents
26 1 Program 01 Program 02 Program 03 001 002 003 004 999 First layer Podcast Home Artist 01 Artist 02 Artist 03 001 002 003 004 999 First layer Album 01 Album 02 Album 03 Second layer Audible Home Music EN Notes on the folders About the folder for Podcast Contents A [ Podcast ] folder, for saving f...
Page 27 - le; Selecting the folders and files
27 1 Home folder list display Folder list display (Second layer) File list display File display Home folder list display Folder list display File list display Proceed Folder list display (First layer) Return File display EN Se le ct in g th e fo ld e rs an d file s Selecting the folders and files Ch...
Page 28 - About Recording; Recording; button to stop; Select the recording folder; REC; button to start; ec
28 2 f abcde REC button STOP button EN About Recording Before starting recording, select a voice recording folder between [ ] to [ ] in the [ Recorder ] folder. These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, Folder [ ] might be used to store private inf...
Page 29 - PLAY; Connect the earphone to the; EAR; jack
29 2 To EAR jack REC button PLAY button EN R ec o rd in g • [ ` ] will appear on the display. • Stop recording and the file that was just recorded will be played back. Pause While the recorder is during recording mode, press the REC s button. • [ ] will appear on the display. • The recorder will tim...
Page 30 - Recommended settings by recording condition; Recommended Settings
30 2 EN Recommended settings by recording condition The recorder is initially set to the [ ST XQ ] mode so that you can make high quality stereo recordings immediately after purchasing it. The various functions relating to recording can be configured in detail to suit the recording conditions.The fo...
Page 31 - jack of the recorder.
31 2 To MIC jack EN R ec o rd in g 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...
Page 33 - Playback; About Playback; la
33 3 b cde a STOP button +− button 9 0 button OK button PLAY button LIST button EN Playback The recorder can playback WAV, MP3 and WMA format files. To playback a file recorded with other machines, you need to transfer (copy) it from a computer. About Playback 3 Press the PLAY ` or OK button to star...
Page 36 - Selecting the content file in the; ] or the Audible file in; or; Bookmark mode
36 3 STOP button 9 0 button OK button PLAY button EN 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...
Page 37 - button at; Playing back the contents file
37 3 EN P la yb ac k 3 Press the STOP 4 or OK button at any point you want to stop the playback. • The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file. Continue pressing the 9 button to proceed with the cue from the beginning of the next file. Rewinding Press and hold the 0 button while the recor...
Page 38 - Setting an index mark or a temp mark
38 3 F2 button 9 0 button OK button PLAY button ERASE button EN 1 Press the F2 button during file recording, recording pause, playing, or playback pause. • 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 sim...
Page 39 - Locate the index or temp mark
39 3 EN P la yb ac k Clearing an index mark or a temp mark: 1 Locate the index or temp mark you want to clear. 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the index or temp mark to erase. 3 While the index or temp number appears for approximately 2 seconds on the display, press the ERASE button. • The index...
Page 42 - Erasing; Er
42 3 +− button 9 0 button OK button ERASE button EN Erasing A selected file can be erased from a folder. Also, all files in a folder can be erased simultaneously. 1 Select the folder or file you want to erase ( P.24 to P.27). 2 In the File list display, press the + or − button to select the file you...
Page 44 - Menu setting method; MENU; Menu Setting; tin
44 4 +− button 9 0 button OK /MENU button STOP button F2 button EN Menu setting method 1 While the recorder is recording, playing or stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. Menu Setting • The menu will appear on the display.• Menu items can be set during a recording or playback ( P.45...
Page 45 - Setting menu during playback:
45 4 EN M e n u set tin g me th o d • You will be informed that the settings have been established via the screen. • Pressing the F1 or 0 button without pressing the OK button will cancel the settings and return you to the previous screen. 8 Press the F2 or STOP 4 button to close the menu screen. • ...
Page 46 - File Menu
46 4 EN Replace Refer to “ Rearranging files [Replace] ” ( P.56). File Menu Erase Lock 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.42). [ On ]: Locks the file and prevents it from being erased. [...
Page 47 - Select the recording format.; Adjust the recording level:
47 4 EN M e n u set tin g me th o d Rec Mode The recorder can record in the linear PCM format (For DM-550). High resolution recording at a high sampling rate and high bit rate equivalent or superior to that of a music CD is possible. Moreover, it also supports the MP3 and WMA formats. 1 Select the r...
Page 49 - VCVA standby monitor setting:
49 4 a b c EN M e n u set tin g me th o d 2 Press the 9 or 0 button adjust the start/stop actuation level. • The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 different values. • The higher the value, the more sensitive the recorder to sounds. At the highest value, even the faintest sound will activate recordi...
Page 50 - Select the desired playback range:
50 4 EN Menu setting method Play Menu Noise Cancel If recorded audio is dif ficult 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....
Page 51 - Select the desired playback mode:; Change Playback Speed:
51 4 EN M e n u set tin g me th o d Menu setting method Select the desired playback mode: 1 Select [ Repeat ] or [ Random ]. [ Repeat ]: Sets to repeat playback mode. [ Random ]: Sets to random playback mode. 2 Select [ On ] or [ Off ]. [ On ]: Sets the playback range to be played back repeatedly or...
Page 52 - Forward Skip
52 4 EN Menu setting method Restrictions on double speed playback: Normal operation may not be available depending on the sampling frequency and the bit rate of the file to be played back. In such a case, reduce the speed of the fast playback.• As in normal playback mode, you can stop playback, cue ...
Page 53 - Lighting Time; Set the lighting time.
53 4 EN M e n u set tin g me th o d Menu setting method LCD/Sound Menu Backlight The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initial setting) seconds when a button on the recorder is pressed. 1 Select [ Lighting Time ] or [ Brightness ]. 2 Set the lighting time. [ Off ]: Disables this function. [ 5sec...
Page 54 - Device Menu
54 4 EN Device Menu Memory Select When an microSD card is inserted you can select to record to either the built-in memory or to the microSD card ( P.22). [ Built-in Memory ]:Built-in memory. [ microSD Card ]:microSD card. Changing Power Save [Power Save] Fo r g e t t i n g to t u r n t h e p owe r o...
Page 59 - Select the PCM file you want to; File Divide; Start; ] and then press the
59 4 +− button OK button EN M e n u set tin g me th o d Splitting Files [File Divide] (For DM-550) PCM files recorded in this recorder can be split.Files with large capacities and long recording times can be split so that they are easier to manage and edit. 1 Select the PCM file you want to split, p...
Page 61 - Completing the setting.
61 4 a EN M e n u set tin g me th o d [Time] setting: 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select "Hour"and "Minute" in the [ Start Time ] and "Hour" and "Minute" in the [ Stop Time ]. 2 Press the + or – button to set. 3 Press the OK button to exit [ Time ] selection. [Rec Mo...
Page 62 - Rec Scene
62 4 +− button 9 0 button OK button STOP button F2 button EN Setting the Recording Scene [Rec Scene] The recording setting can be selected from the [ Dictation ], [ Conference ], [ Lecture ] templates to suit the recording scene or situation. You can also save a recording setting of your choice. 1 S...
Page 66 - Play Scene
66 4 +− button 9 0 button OK button STOP button F2 button EN 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 [...
Page 68 - Voice Guide
68 4 +− button 9 0 button OK button STOP button F2 button EN Guidance [Voice Guide] This feature gives audio announcements of recorder operating conditions. Adjust the speed and the volume of guidance announcements. 1 Select [ Voice Guide ] from the menu in [ LCD/Sound Menu ]. • Please refer to P.44...
Page 73 - Using the Recorder on Your PC; Saving Files in Your PC; Sa
73 5 EN Using the Recorder on Your PC 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.87). Voice files recorded using the recorder can be played using the "Olympus Sonorit y" software included on the prov...
Page 74 - Operating environment
74 5 EN Operating environment Windows Operating System: Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition Service Pack 2, 3 Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional Service Pack 2, 3 Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Basic, Service Pack 1 (32bit/64bit) Micros...
Page 75 - Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority
75 5 EN Fu n ct io n s Ava ila b le i n th e Oly m p u s So n o rit y 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 ...
Page 76 - Installing Software; Opening contents in the CD-ROM; Explorer; Co n f i r m yo u r a cc e p t a n c e o f t h e; In
76 5 EN 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 Administ...
Page 77 - setup
77 5 EN In st a lli n g So ft w a re 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...
Page 78 - Uninstalling Software; Macintosh; in
78 5 EN 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 ] in the control ...
Page 79 - Using Online Help; Once the Online Help screen; Open Online Help and click the; Index
79 5 2 3 1 2 EN U sin g On lin e He lp 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 screen appears, click t...
Page 80 - Connecting to Your PC; Connecting to your PC; Turn the recorder’s power ON.; Co
80 5 EN 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 bottom of this recorder. • [ Remo...
Page 81 - Confirm that the recorder; Move the drive icon for this
81 5 EN Co n n ec tin g to Yo u r PC 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 th...
Page 82 - Running Olympus Sonority; Right click on the [; Turn the automatic start up in the; Enter the Serial Number.
82 5 EN 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 screen, and select [Setting]. • The application which enables setting will be displ...
Page 85 - Managing Files on Your PC; Download Voice Files from the Recorder; Select the voice file.
85 6 2 1 EN D ow n lo a d Vo ic e File s f ro m th e Rec o rd e r Managing Files on Your PC 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 follow...
Page 86 - Download the voice file.
86 6 3 EN 3 Download the voice file. • From the [ Device ] Menu, select [ Download Selec ted Files ] or click [ ] on the Tool Bar. 4 Download complete. • Do not disconnect the USB cable while the record indicator light on the recorder is flashing. Disconnecting the USB cable when the recorder lamp i...
Page 87 - Play a Voice File; Play the voice file.
87 6 EN P la y a V o ic e File 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) butto...
Page 88 - Using the Waveform Editing Function; Using the One-touch effect Function
88 6 EN 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 unnecessary parts, paste and re-save the data. 1 From the Browse screen, select the fil...
Page 89 - Upload Voice Files to the Recorder; Upload the voice file.; lo
89 6 1 2 3 4 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 View. 2 Select the voice file. ...
Page 90 - Copying Voice Guide Data; Make sure that the recorder’s; Connect the recorder to a PC.; Copy voice guide data.; Copying of the voice guide data
90 6 { 4 EN Copying Voice Guide Data Windows Macintosh 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 ]...
Page 91 - ke; USB Microphone/USB Speaker; Recorder Speaker; Recorder Microfone
91 6 EN U SB Mic ro p h o n e /U SB Sp e a ke r USB Microphone/USB Speaker Windows Macintosh It is possible to use the recorder as a USB microphone or speaker with the "Olympus Sonority", to insert/add/overwrite recordings onto voice files downloaded onto a computer, or to save new recording...
Page 92 - Upgrade Function; ] button in the Tool; ra
92 6 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 M...
Page 93 - Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority Plus; Functions Available with the Music Editing Plug-in
93 6 EN Fu n ct io n s Ava ila b le i n th e Oly m p u s S on or it y Plu s/ Fu n ct io n s Ava ila b le wit h th e Mu sic E d it in g Plu g -in Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority Plus Besides the usual functions, the "Olympus Sonority Plus" also includes various functions to edit m...
Page 94 - Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder
94 7 EN Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder You can transfer language content and music files imported from language CDs and the Internet using iTunes or Windows Media Player for playing on the recorder. You can also use "Olympus Sonori...
Page 95 - Using Windows Media Player
95 7 EN U sin g W in d ow s M edia P la ye r Using Windows Media Player Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over the Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder. It supports WAV, MP3, and WMA format music files. By using Windows Medi...
Page 96 - sing Windo
96 5 7 9 6 8 0 4 3 2 1 1 2 5 4 3 7 6 8 0 9 @ ! 7 EN Using Windows Media Player 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 Window names Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player 10 1 Fe...
Page 97 - sin; Copying music from CD; and start Windows Media Player.; Put a check mark on the music; Start Rip
97 Using Windows Media Player 2 4 3 4 3 2 7 EN U sin g Win d ow s Me d ia Pla ye r Copying music from CD 1 Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive, and start Windows Media Player. 2 From the Features taskbar, click [ Rip ] menu. • After clicking [ Rip ] menu, click [ View Album Info ] for Windows Media Play...
Page 98 - Connect the recorder to a PC, and; Sync; ] menu again to select; DVR
98 Using Windows Media Player 3 2, 3 7 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, see “ Copying music from CD ” ( P.97). Windows Media Player 11 1 Connect the recorder to a PC,...
Page 100 - Start Sync
100 Using Windows Media Player 5 6 6 7 EN 5 Click [ ] on the upper right corner, and set the synchronization options. • Click on the [ Create folder hierarchy on device ] to check. If you uncheck and syncronize the file, it will be transfered under the folder [ Home ], and the file will not be indic...
Page 101 - From the Features taskbar, click; Copying voice file to the CD
101 Using Windows Media Player 5 3 2, 4 7 EN U sin g Win d ow s Me d ia Pla ye r 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...
Page 102 - Put a check mark on the voice; Start Burn
102 Using Windows Media Player 3 2 5 4 7 EN Windows Media Player 10 1 Insert the blank CD-R/RW into the CD-R/RW drive, and start Windows Media Player. 2 From the Features taskbar, click [ Burn ] menu. • Click [ Burn ] as needed after clicking [ Edit Playlist ] menu. • You can change the order of tra...
Page 103 - Using iTunes; Window names
103 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 1 3 0 7 EN U sin g i Tu n e s 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 b...
Page 104 - Insert the CD into the CD-ROM; sing iT
104 2 6 5 3 4 4 7 EN Copying music from CD 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 ]. • This recorder is compa...
Page 105 - Transferring music file to the recorder; Select the desired files, and Drag
105 2 Drag & Drop files here 7 EN U sin g i Tu n e s Transferring music file to the recorder You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder. For how to copy the music files from the CD to your PC, see “ Copying music from CD ” ( P.104). 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and sta...
Page 106 - Select the desired playlist, and; Burn Disc; To set the CD format for copying
106 2 4 3 7 EN Copying voice file to the CD You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD. For how to copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC, see “ Download Voice Files from the Recorder ” ( P.85). 1 Insert the CD-R/RW into the CD- R/RW drive, and start i...
Page 107 - Importing Podcast Content; Register a Podcast program
107 Drag and drop the icon to the Podcast registration icon. 7 EN Im p o rt in g Po d ca st C o n te n t Importing Podcast Content 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 ...
Page 108 - Update a program; Select a program you want to; Update Podcast; Impor
108 2 1 3 7 EN 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. See the Online Help for details ( P.79). If you...
Page 109 - Download the Content; Download will complete.
109 1 7 EN Im p o rt in g Po d ca st C o n te n t Download the Content Windows By default, if new content is found when a program is updated, the latest content will be automatically downloaded. This setting can be changed by selecting [ Tools ] then [ Options ] and going to the Options dialog’s Pod...
Page 110 - Transfer Content to the Recorder; Select the content you want; ] folder of the recorder
110 1 2 7 EN 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 t...
Page 111 - Program Guide Functions; To register programs; Channel Guide; Click the program you desire; Subscribe
111 1 2 3 7 EN P ro g ra m Gu id e Fu n ct io n s 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 th...
Page 112 - Loading Audible Content; Installing AudibleManager; Access one of Audible web; Audible Manager; Installation starts.; Loading Audible Cont
112 2 3 7 EN 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 not installed on a computer, inst...
Page 113 - Adding Device to AudibleManager; Add New Device; When the dialog box displays,; Yes; When the dialog box is displayed,; Purchasing Audible Content
113 1 2 3 4 7 EN Lo a d in g Au d ib le Co n te n t 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 ...
Page 114 - Transferring Audible Content; Connect the recorder to a; Select the content to be; Transf
114 4 3 5 7 EN 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 ] tree listing. • A list of content store...
Page 115 - Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder; Audible Mode
115 a 7 EN En jo y Au d ib le Co n te n t wit h th e Rec o rd e r 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....
Page 116 - Enjo
116 7 EN Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder Playback Position and Section In the Audible mode, the starting position can be moved easily by referring to the [ Playback Position ] which is the positional information stored from previous stops for each file, and by referring to " Section "...
Page 117 - Operating Recorder in Audible Mode
117 7 EN Enjo y Audible Cont ent with the R ecorder Operating Recorder in Audible Mode The operating method on the recorder is different in the Audible mode when the [ Audible ] folder or Audible file is selected, then while in the Normal mode. Forwarding Press and hold the 9 button while the record...
Page 119 - Using as external memory of the PC
119 7 EN U sin g as ext e rn a l me m o ry of t h e PC 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...
Page 120 - Other Information; Alarm message list
120 8 EN Other Information Alarm message list Message Meaning Explanation Action [Battery Low] Low battery power. Battery power is getting low. Replace with new batter-ies ( P.14). [File Protected] Erase-locked. Tried to delete a locked file. Unlock the file ( P.46). [Cannot record in this folder] N...
Page 121 - Troubleshooting; Alarm message list/Troubleshooting
121 8 EN A la rm m e ss ag e l is t/ Tr o u b le sh o o tin g Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Nothing appears on the display The batteries are not loaded properly. Verif y that the batteries’ polarities = and - are correct ( P.14). Battery power is getting low. Replace with new batteri...
Page 124 - Specifications; Specific
124 8 EN Specifications General points 4 Recording medium: Built-in memory DM-550 : 4 GB DM- 450 : 2 GB microSD card (512 MB to 16 GB) 4 Recording format: Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) (For DM-550)MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3)WMA (Windows Media Audio) 4 Input level: [Mic Sense]:[Middle] - 60 dBv 4 ...
Page 126 - Alkaline batteries:
126 8 EN Maximum recording time per file 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. Specifications 4 WMA format: ST XQ 26h.40min. ST HQ 26h.40min. ST SP 53h.40min. HQ 26h.40min. SP 53h.40min. LP 148h.40...
Page 127 - Specifications/Technical assistance and support; Technical assistance and support; Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada
127 “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 ...
