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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
DM-901
USER MANUAL
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 recording, we recommend that you test the record
function and volume before use.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Wi-Fi Function Use with a PC Other information USER MANUAL 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 recording, we recommend that you test the record...
  • Page 2 Table of contents Names of parts ................4 3 Playback Recorder ....................4 Display ....................5 Playback ..................36 Basic playback procedure ..............36 1 Getting started Playback through the earphones ............37 Fast-forwarding ..................38 Setup ..................10 Rewinding ..................38 Inserting the battery................11 Skipping to the beginning of a file .............39 Charging the battery by connecting to an AC adapter with a USB Changing the playback speed .............40 connection (model A514) ..............12...
  • Page 3 Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC ........98 Dividing files [File Divide] ..............67 Displaying file or folder information [Property] .........67 Functions available in Olympus Sonority ........100 Erasing the content folder [Erase app data]........68 Installing software ..............102 LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu] ...........69 Uninstalling software ..............104...

  • Page 4: Names Of Parts

    Names of parts Recorder & 1 Built-in stereo microphone (L) & 3 button 2 MIC (microphone) jack * ` OK button 3 Built-in stereo microphone (R) ( HOME button 4 SCENE button ) 0 button 5 Volume ( +) button - STOP ( 4) button 6 Volume (–) button = Battery cover...

  • Page 5: Display

    Names of parts Display 4 [Home] screen • While the voice recorder is in stop mode, you can check the current date and time by pressing the F1 (TIME) button on the [Home] screen. If the current date/time is set incorrectly, see “Setting the date/time [Time &...
  • Page 6 Names of parts Display 4 [Recorder] mode Folder list display File list display File display 1234 1234 1234 & 1 Recording media (☞ P.71) ]: Playback (☞ P.36) ]: Fast forward (☞ P.38) [ ]: Internal memory ]: Fast rewind (☞ P.38) [ ]: SD card ]: Fast playback (☞...
  • Page 7 Names of parts Display 4 [Music] mode Folder list display File list display File display 1234 1234 1234 & 1 Recording media (☞ P.71) ]: Fast rewind (☞ P.38) ]: Fast playback (☞ P.40) [ ]: Internal memory ]: Slow playback (☞ P.40) [ ]: SD card # Playback speed (☞...
  • Page 8 Names of parts Display 4 [Podcast] mode Meanings of indicators shown in indicator 1234 display area (same for all modes) [ ]: Rec Level [ ]: Low Cut Filter ]: Zoom Mic ]: Noise Cancel & ]: Voice Balancer ][ ][ ]: Playback range ]: Repeat 0 Playback speed (☞...
  • Page 9 Names of parts Display 4 [Scheduler] mode Calendar Screen 1234 1 Recording media (☞ P.71) [ ]: Internal memory [ ]: SD card 2 Speaker (☞ P.70) 3 Timer Rec (☞ P.76) 4 Alarm (☞ P.52) 5 Wi-Fi (☞ P.74) 6 Battery (☞...

  • Page 10: Getting Started

    Getting started Setup After unpacking the voice recorder, follow the steps below to have it ready for use. Insert the battery Step Charge the recorder Step Turn the power ON Step Setting the date/time Step Set the voice recorder’s clock for use with file management. Setting the voice guidance Step Remove the screen protector on the display.

  • Page 11: Inserting The Battery

    Setup Inserting the battery Before using the voice recorder, remove the battery from the bag and insert it in the battery compartment. To open the battery cover, slide the battery cover lock release lever in the direction of the arrow. As shown, set the battery pack so that it tucks under the protruding section of the recorder.

  • Page 12: Connection (Model A514)

    Setup Charging the battery by connecting to an AC adapter with a USB connection (model A514) The battery can be recharged by connecting the recorder to the provided AC adapter (A514). It is recommended to use the AC adapter when using the recorder for a long period of time, such as for long recordings.

  • Page 13: Charging The Battery By Connecting To A Pc's Usb Connector

    OFF, connect the USB connection cable to the recorder’s USB NOTE terminal. • Use only the Olympus USB connecting AC adapter model provided (A514).
  • Page 14 • Insert the USB connector securely all the way. Operation will not be normal if the connection is not made properly. • Use only a compatible Olympus USB extension cable. Operation is not guaranteed if another manufacturer’s cable is used. Only use the Olympus...

  • Page 15: Turn The Power On

    Setup Turn the power ON Setting the date/time Press the 9 or 0 button to While the voice recorder is turned off, slide the POWER/HOLD switch select the item to set. in the direction of the arrow. Press the 2 or 3 button to change the number.

  • Page 16: Setting The Voice Guidance

    Setup Batteries Setting the voice guidance Rechargeable batteries Read the information below carefully when using a lithium-ion rechargeable battery This feature gives voice announcements of (Li-50B). recorder operating conditions. 4 Discharging Press the 2 or 3 button to select Rechargeable batteries discharge naturally [On] or [Off].
  • Page 17 Batteries For customers in Germany: • Always dispose rechargeable batteries in the legally prescribed manner. Before Olympus has an agreement with the GRS disposing rechargeable batteries that (Joint Battery Disposal Association) in are not fully discharged, take steps to Germany to ensure environmentally-friendly prevent shorting such as insulating battery disposal.

  • Page 18: Inserting/Removing An Sd Card

    Inserting/removing an SD card The voice recorder has its own internal memory, and also supports standard SD cards (SD, SDHC, and SDXC) sold separately. Inserting an SD card While the voice recorder is in stop Close the card cover. mode, open the card cover. •...

  • Page 19: Removing An Sd Card

    Inserting/removing an SD card Inserting an SD card Removing an SD card NOTE While the voice recorder is in stop mode, open the card cover. • The voice recorder may not be able to recognize an SD card formatted Release the SD card by pressing (initialized) for a PC or other device.
  • Page 20 Note that our customer support will provide information on SD card manufacturers and card types for which Olympus has verified operation, but will not guarantee it’s performance. Also note that some cards may no longer be recognized correctly by the voice recorder in case card manufacturer changes card specifications.

  • Page 21: Preventing Accidental Operation

    Preventing accidental operation Setting the voice recorder to HOLD mode maintains the current operation and disables button operations. HOLD mode is a handy feature for preventing unintentional operation from accidental button presses when the voice recorder is carried in a bag or pocket. It is also useful for preventing the voice recorder being accidentally stopped during recording.

  • Page 22: Turning The Power Off

    Turning the power OFF Turning the power OFF Existing data, mode settings and the clock setting are saved when the power is turned OFF. Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in Power Save mode the direction of the arrow for at least one second. When the voice recorder has been stopped for at least 10 minutes (default setting) after power ON, the display...

  • Page 23: [Home] Screen Operations

    [Home] screen operations Selecting the mode The [Home] screen is displayed when the recorder power is turned ON. The [Home] screen is how you access available functions, such as voice recorder or music player. See the reference page for each function. Press the `OK button.
  • Page 24 When [Menu] is selected: When [Podcast] is selected: The mode changes to [Menu] mode and you The mode changes to [Podcast] mode and can configure recorder functions (☞ P.55). you can play podcast content transferred to the recorder using Olympus Sonority provided (☞ P.36, P.100).

  • Page 25: Folders

    Folders You can record data to the internal memory or SD card. Regardless of the recording media selected, voice files, music files and content files are sorted and saved in folders using a hierarchical tree structure. The saved files can be resorted in the order you prefer (☞ P.66). Folders for voice recordings Folders for music playback Sound files recorded by the voice recorder...

  • Page 26: Folders For Podcast Playback

    Folders Folders for Podcast playback The [Podcast] folder is provided to store files distributed by podcasts. You can listen to programs (files) transferred from Olympus Sonority to the recorder. Home Podcast First level Program folder 01 Program folder 02 Second level...

  • Page 27: Selecting Folders And Files

    Selecting folders and files You can select a different folder while the voice recorder is in stop mode or playing a file. See “Folders” (☞ P.25) for a description of the voice recorder’s hierarchical folder structure. [Home] screen Folders for voice recordings Folder list File list display File display...

  • Page 28: Recording

    Recording Recording The voice recorder has five folders ([&] to [*]) in which recorded files can be saved. These folders provide a handy way to sort recordings into separate categories (such as business and leisure). Basic recording procedure Press the REC ( s) button to start On the [Home] screen, press the 2, 3, 9 or 0 button, to recording.
  • Page 29 Recording NOTE Sound files recorded with the voice • To prevent the beginning of the recorder are automatically given a file recording being cut off, start recording name in the format below. after the LED indicator light has lit or mode indicator has appeared in the 131001 _ 0001 .WMA display.

  • Page 30: Pausing/Resuming Recording

    Recording Pausing/resuming recording Recording linear PCM format data over 2 GB Press the REC ( s) button during When recording a linear PCM format file, recording will continue even after the file size recording. exceeds 2 GB. • The data is divided and saved in separate files of up to 2 GB.

  • Page 31: Monitoring While Recording

    Recording Monitoring while recording Recording settings Various recording settings are available, You can monitor the recording as you are letting you tailor recording to different making it by listening on the earphone recording conditions. plugged into the voice recorder’s EAR jack. Used to select one of Use the +/–...

  • Page 32: Recording With An External Microphone

    Recording with an external microphone Recording with an external microphone You can record audio input using an external microphone or other device connected to the voice recorder’s microphone jack. Do not plug or unplug devices into voice recorder jacks while recording.

  • Page 33: Recording From Another Connected Device

    Recording from another connected device Recording audio from another Recording audio from this recorder device with this recorder with another device Audio can be recorded when you have Audio from this recorder can be recorded connected the audio output terminal to another device by connecting the audio (earphone jack) of another device and the input terminal (microphone jack) of the other...

  • Page 34: Changing The Recording Scene [Rec Scene]

    Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene] Changing the recording scene The voice recorder has preregistered templates of optimum settings tailored to various recording applications such as lectures and dictation. When selecting one of these templates you can enter several settings recommended for your recording application all in a single operation.
  • Page 35 Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene] Preregistered [Rec Scene] settings [Lecture]: [Dictation]: [Rec Level] [High] [Rec Level] [Low] [Rec Mode] [MP3 128 kbps] [Rec Mode] [MP3 128 kbps] [Zoom Mic] [+6] [Zoom Mic] [Off] [Low Cut Filter] [On] [Low Cut Filter] [On] [Conference]: [DNS]:...

  • Page 36: Playback

    Playback Playback In addition to files recorded by the voice recorder, you can also play files in WAV, MP3 and WMA format transferred from a PC. Basic playback procedure a Recording media indicator Select the file to play from the b File name folder containing it (☞ P.27).

  • Page 37: Playback Through The Earphones

    Playback Playback through the earphones Playback settings You can select various file playback methods tailored to different applications and tastes. You can connect the earphones to the voice recorder’s EAR jack and listen to playback Only plays voice [Voice Playback]* through them.

  • Page 38: Fast-Forwarding

    Playback Fast-forwarding Rewinding Fast-forwarding while the voice Rewinding while the voice recorder is recorder is in stop mode in stop mode While the voice recorder is in stop While the voice recorder is in stop mode, press and hold the 9 mode, press and hold the 0 button.

  • Page 39: Skipping To The Beginning Of A File

    Playback Skipping to the beginning of a file • If a setting other than [File Skip] is set for [Skip Space], playback starts after the set amount of time has been skipped backwards or forwards. Playback does not skip to the beginning of the file.

  • Page 40: Changing The Playback Speed

    Playback Changing the playback speed You can change the playback speed. Changing the playback speed is handy for speeding up conference presentations, or for slowing down parts difficult to discern when learning a language. You can set the playback speed from 50% (slow) to 100% (normal) to 600% (fast). Press the `OK button during playback.

  • Page 41: Abc Repeat Playback

    Playback ABC repeat playback The voice recorder has a function that lets you repeat the playback of a portion (segment) of the file being played. In addition to the A-B repeat function available from previous models, the segment to repeat can be changed during repeat playback. Select a file for ABC repeat ABC repeat playback playback, and start playback.
  • Page 42 Playback ABC repeat playback To update the repeat position • If playback reaches the end of the file when the [B] indicator Press the F3 (CANCEL A) button is blinking, the end of the file during ABC repeat playback. is treated as the segment end position, and repeat playback starts.
  • Page 43 Playback ABC repeat playback Canceling ABC repeat playback Press the F2 (CNCL ABC) button. • Segment B-C is determined and ABC repeat playback starts. • If pressed when ABC repeat playback is stopped, cancels ABC repeat playback. • If pressed during ABC repeat playback, •...

  • Page 44: Index Marks/Temp Marks

    Index marks are added to the files created using Olympus voice recorders and temp marks are added to files created using other devices. The position you wish to start listening from can be temporarily stored in a file during playback.

  • Page 45: Calendar Search Function

    Calendar Search function Using the Calendar Search function to search for a file You can search for voice files by specifying a recording date. If you have forgotten in which folder a file has been saved, this feature lets you access it quickly by entering its recording date. 2, 3, 9, 0 button: Press the HOME button to display Dates on which there are no recorded...

  • Page 46: Erasing Files/Folders

    Erasing files/folders This section describes how to erase a single unneeded file from a folder, erase all the files in the current folder at once, or erase a selected folder. Erasing files Press the `OK button. Select the file you want to erase (☞...

  • Page 47: Erasing A Folder

    Erasing files/folders Erasing a folder Partially erasing files You can erase unneeded parts of a file. Select the folder you want to erase (☞ P.27). You can only partially erase PCM format files recorded using this In the folder display screen, press recorder.
  • Page 48 Erasing files/folders Partially erasing files Press the ERASE button again at • When the SD card is set to write- the position where you wish to protected, [SD Card Protected] is end partial erase. displayed. To erase files, cancel SD card write protection (☞ P.19).

  • Page 49: Schedule

    Schedule Displaying the schedule screen Operating the schedule screen This recorder has a voice memo function that allows you to record a one-minute voice memo on a specified date and time. Because the voice memo is played at a specified day and time, it can be used to help manage your schedule.

  • Page 50: Registering A Voice Memo

    Registering a voice memo Recording a voice memo on a specified date You can record a voice memo that is a maximum of one minute long. Up to 99 voice memos can be recorded in a day, and a total of up to 1,000 voice memos can be registered on this recorder. Press the REC ( s) button to Press the HOME button to display the [Home] screen.

  • Page 51: Listening To A Voice Memo

    Listening to a voice memo Playing back a registered voice memo You can play back a registered voice memo. Press the 2 or 3 button to select Press the HOME button to display the [Home] screen. the voice memo you wish to play back.

  • Page 52: Playing Voice As An Alarm

    Playing voice as an alarm Setting the date and time to play back the voice memo You can use the alarm function to play back a registered voice memo at a specified date and time. Select the voice memo you Setting ON/OFF: wish to play back as an alarm 1 Press the 2 or 3 button to select [ON]...
  • Page 53 Playing voice as an alarm Setting the date and time to play back the voice memo Press the F3 (GO) button to complete the setting. Alarm playback The alarm sounds when the set time arrives. While the alarm is sounding, press the `OK button to play the preset voice memo.

  • Page 54: Erasing A Voice Memo

    Erasing a voice memo Erasing a voice memo You can erase voice memos. You can erase voice memos one at a time or collectively. Press the `OK button. Select the voice memo you wish to erase (☞   P.51). Press the ERASE button. Press the 2 button to select [Start].

  • Page 55: Menu

    Menu Setting menu items Basic operation Menu items are arranged by tabs, letting you quickly set desired items by selecting a tab and then moving to the desired item within the tab. Follow the steps below to set a menu item. Press the 9 or 0 button to Press the MENU button during recording, playback or stop.
  • Page 56 Setting menu items Basic operation Press the `OK button. • A message indicating the setting has been entered appears. • If you press the 0 button without pressing the `OK button, the setting is canceled and the previous screen is displayed.

  • Page 57: During Recording

    Setting menu items Basic operation 4 Menu items that can be set during recording; • Rec Level • Zoom Mic • Low Cut Filter • Folder Name • Rec Monitor • Backlight • LED 4 Menu items that can be set during playback;...

  • Page 58: Recording Menu [Rec Menu]

    Recording menu [Rec Menu] Selecting the recording sensitivity Adjusting the recording level [Rec Level] Adjust the recording level by pressing the 9 or 0 button during recording or when You can change the recording level (sensitivity) as needed for your recording recording is paused.

  • Page 59: Setting The Recording Mode [Rec Mode]

    Recording menu [Rec Menu] Setting the recording mode Selecting microphone directivity [Rec Mode] [Zoom Mic] You can prioritize sound quality or recording The voice recorder’s built-in stereo time. Select the recording mode that best microphone provides directivity ranging from matches your recording application. broad-coverage stereo recording to highly directional recording.

  • Page 60: Reducing Noise During Recording [Low Cut Filter]

    Recording menu [Rec Menu] Zoom mic function Reducing noise during recording [Low Cut Filter] High directivity The voice recorder’s low cut filter function lets you make recordings that reduce humming sounds from air-conditioners or low-frequency sounds from equipment such as projectors. directivity [On]: Narrow sound...

  • Page 61: Changing The Folder Name [Folder Name]

    Recording menu [Rec Menu] Changing the folder name • In addition to navigating through the [Folder Name] menu, you can press the F3 button on the folder list display screen to change You can change the name [Folder A] to the folder names. [Folder E] for voice recording.

  • Page 62: Playback Menu [Play Menu]

    Playback menu [Play Menu] Skipping non-voice portions during Reducing noise during playback playback [Voice Playback] [Noise Cancel] The [Voice Playback] function lets you only Use the [Noise Cancel] function to reduce play the speaking portions of a recorded file noise when a recorded voice is difficult to of spoken-word content.

  • Page 63: Selecting Playback Modes [Play Mode]

    Playback menu [Play Menu] NOTE Selecting playback modes • When you set [Playback range] to [Play Mode] [File], [End] blinks in the display for 2 seconds after the last file in the folder Select the playback mode according to your has been played, then playback stops preference.

  • Page 64: Setting A Skip Space [Skip Space]

    Playback menu [Play Menu] Setting a skip space [Skip Space] Forward/reverse skip playback Press the `OK button to start This function skips (forward) or reverse skips playback. (rewinds) the file being played back for a set amount of time and it is a convenient way to Press the 9 or 0 button move the playback position or repeat playing during playback.

  • Page 65: Increasing Efficiency For Voice Transcription [Transcription Mode]

    Playback menu [Play Menu] Increasing efficiency for voice transcription [Transcription Mode] Changes the operations assigned to the voice recorder’s buttons to operations tailored to transcription. [On]: You can change operation of buttons to the setting for transcription. [Off]: The operation of buttons becomes normal.

  • Page 66: File Menu [File Menu]

    File menu [File Menu] Sorting files [Sort by] Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken-word content [Voice You can collectively change the playback Detect] order of files saved in the voice recorder. [File name]: The function extracts the speech portions Sorts files automatically by name.

  • Page 67: Dividing Files [File Divide]

    File menu [File Menu] Dividing files [File Divide] Displaying file or folder information [Property] Large files or files with long recording times can be divided for easier management and You can display the information of a file or editing. folder from a menu screen. See “Dividing files [File Divide]”...

  • Page 68: Erasing The Content Folder [Erase App Data]

    File menu [File Menu] Erasing the content folder [Erase app data] Use the smartphone application (☞ P.93) to delete the content folders transferred to the voice recorder. Press the 2 or 3 button to select the folder you wish to erase. Press the 2 or 3 button to select [Start].

  • Page 69: Lcd/Sound Menu [Lcd/Sound Menu]

    LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu] Setting the backlight [Backlight] Setting the LED indicator light [LED] The display backlights are switched on for a preset amount of time when a button You can set the unit so that the LED indicator operation is performed. light does not light.

  • Page 70: Changing The Display Language [Language]

    LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu] Changing the display language Selecting the speaker output [Language] [Speaker] You can select the language used in the voice You can set the built-in speaker to be ON or recorder’s displays. OFF when the earphones are not connected. •...

  • Page 71: Device Menu [Device Menu]

    Device menu [Device Menu] Selecting the recording media Setting the date/time [Memory Select] [Time & Date] When there is an SD card in the voice Set the date and time beforehand to enable recorder, you can select whether to record easier management of recorded files.

  • Page 72: Setting The Usb Connection [Usb Settings]

    Device menu [Device Menu] Setting the USB connection • When setting hours and minutes, each [USB Settings] time the F3 button is pressed, the display changes between 12 hour and When connecting the voice recorder to a 24 hour display. PC, you can use the voice recorder as a USB Example: 10:38 PM storage device.

  • Page 73: Formatting A Recording Media [Format]

    Device menu [Device Menu] Formatting a recording media Play Menu: [Format] Voice Playback: Off Noise Cancel: Off Voice Balancer: Off Formatting a recording media erases all Play Mode: existing files saved on it. Be sure to transfer all Playback range: File important files to a PC before formatting.

  • Page 74: Confirming The Voice Recorder Information [System Info.]

    Device menu [Device Menu] [Wi-Fi connection]: Confirming the voice recorder Displays the SSID (network name) information [System Info.] and password required to use a smartphone to connect to the voice recorder over Wi-Fi. At the same You can display voice recorder information time, displays the QR code that is from a menu screen.
  • Page 75 Device menu [Device Menu] Change the configuration of the When [Change password] is selected: device to be connected. 1 Press the 2 or 3 button to select [Start]. When configuring a smartphone: Use the QR* code or SSID and password displayed using the [Wi-Fi connection] function to configure the smartphone.

  • Page 76: Setting Timer Recording [Timer Rec]

    Setting timer recording [Timer Rec] Setting timer recording [Timer Rec] Recording starts automatically when the set time arrives. Timer recording allows you to record at a set date and time and also record at regular intervals based on a set date and time. You can register up to three preset items.
  • Page 77 Setting timer recording [Timer Rec] Setting timer recording [Timer Rec] Set the timer recording date: Set the repeat count: 1 Press the 2 or 3 button to change the 1 Press the 2 or 3 button to select date and time. [One Time], [Every Week] or 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to move [Everyday].
  • Page 78 Setting timer recording [Timer Rec] Setting timer recording [Timer Rec] Turning preset recording On/Off • Even though the power is Off or on hold, when the specified [Timer Rec] While the voice recorder is in stop time arrives, recording starts. mode, press the MENU button.

  • Page 79: Extracting The Speaking Portions Of Files Of Spoken-Word Content [Voice Detect]

    Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken-word content [Voice Detect] Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken-word content [Voice Detect] The function extracts the speech portions of a voice file or a file being recorded by the voice recorder.

  • Page 80: Extracting The Speaking Portions Of Files Of Spoken-Word Content

    Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken-word content [Voice Detect] Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken-word content [Voice Detect] When [File select] is selected: 1 Press the 2 or 3 button to select the • When extraction of the speech portion file from which you wish to extract the is completed, the [Voice Playback] speech portion.

  • Page 81: Moving/Copying Files [Move/Copy]

    Moving/copying files [Move/Copy] Moving/copying files [Move/Copy] Files saved in the internal memory or on an SD card can be moved or copied within memory. Press the 2 or 3 button to select Before performing the move/ copy operation, first select the the file move or copy method.
  • Page 82 Moving/copying files [Move/Copy] Moving/copying files [Move/Copy] Press the 2 or 3 button to select When [Selected files] is selected: the number of files to move or 1 Press the 2 or 3 button to select the copy. files to move or copy and then press the `OK button.
  • Page 83 Moving/copying files [Move/Copy] Moving/copying files [Move/Copy] Press the 2, 3, 9 or 0 button to select the destination • Locked files (☞ P.66) remain locked folder for files to be moved or after being moved or copied. copied. NOTE • Files cannot be copied if there is insufficient remaining memory.

  • Page 84: Dividing Files [File Divide]

    Dividing files [File Divide] Dividing files [File Divide] Large files or files with long recording times can be divided for easier management and editing. Press the 2 button to select NOTE [Start]. Only MP3-format and PCM-format files recorded on the voice recorder can be divided.
  • Page 85 Dividing files [File Divide] Dividing files [File Divide] • The file names after division become “File name_1” for the first half and “File name_2” for the latter half. NOTE • [File Divide] can be performed only when the file list is displayed. •...

  • Page 86: Setting The Voice Guidance [Voice Guide]

    Setting the voice guidance [Voice Guide] Setting the voice guidance [Voice Guide] This feature gives voice announcements of recorder operating conditions. You can set voice announcement On/Off, speed and volume. Press the `OK button to move to While the voice recorder is in stop mode, press the MENU button.
  • Page 87 Setting the voice guidance [Voice Guide] Setting the voice guidance [Voice Guide] When [Speed] is selected: When [Volume] is selected: 1 Press the 2 or 3 button to select the 1 Press the 2 or 3 button to select the voice speed.

  • Page 88: Formatting A Recording Media [Format]

    Formatting a recording media [Format] Formatting a recording media [Format] Formatting a recording media erases all existing files saved on it. Be sure to transfer all important files to a PC before formatting. Press the `OK button. While the voice recorder is in stop mode, press the MENU button.
  • Page 89 Formatting a recording media [Format] Formatting a recording media [Format] • Even when formatting or erasing NOTE (☞ P.46) is performed, only the • Never format the voice recorder from file management information of the a PC. internal memory and/or SD card is •...

  • Page 90: Wi-Fi Function

    Wi-Fi Function Before using the Wi-Fi function The voice recorder is equipped with a Wi-Fi function. Wi-Fi devices are certified by an organization known as Wi-Fi Alliance that certifies that wireless LAN devices can be mutually connected. In this manual, the wireless LAN functions are described collectively as “Wi-Fi”. Smartphones can be connected to the voice recorder using radio signals.
  • Page 91 Before using the Wi-Fi function NOTE • The Wi-Fi function of the voice recorder is designed to be used in the following regions. Europe: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland, Croatia, Turkey Do not use the Wi-Fi function of the voice recorder in regions than the above.
  • Page 92 Before using the Wi-Fi function Notes on security when using Wi-Fi products • With a Wi-Fi connection, information is exchanged wirelessly between a smartphone and the voice recorder and as long as radio signals reach the unit, flexible connection is possible. However, because radio signals can penetrate through obstacles (wood, glass, etc.), if there is no security-related setting, the following problems could occur.

  • Page 93: About Olympus Audio Controller

    Before using the Wi-Fi function About OLYMPUS Audio Controller The OLYMPUS Audio Controller application for smartphones is required to use your smartphone to operate the voice recorder from a distance. How to obtain the application What the application can do...
  • Page 94 Before using the Wi-Fi function • The created content file is transferred to the voice recorder in one folder for each file. • The created content file can only be played back using smartphone application. • You can operate the voice recorder to delete unnecessary content folders (☞ P.68).

  • Page 95: Use With A Pc

    Use with a PC Connecting the voice recorder to a PC lets you: • You can use Olympus Sonority to transfer voice files recorded by the voice recorder and play them back or manage them on PC. The optional Olympus Sonority Plus upgrade and optional Music Editing Plugin provide a variety of functions (☞ P.106).
  • Page 96 Drive: CD-ROM or CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM drive NOTE • Some Olympus Sonority functions require Quick Time 7.2 or higher. You can obtain the latest Quick Time version from Apple Software Update. PC connection precautions • When uploading or downloading a file to or from the voice recorder, data transfer will continue as long as the voice recorder’s LED indicator light is flashing, even if the PC...

  • Page 97: Pc Connection/Disconnection

    PC connection/disconnection Connecting the voice recorder to a PC Press the 2 or 3 button to select Start the PC. [PC]. Connect the USB connection cable to the USB port on the PC. Press the `OK button. • While connected to USB, [Remote] is Check that the voice recorder is displayed on the voice recorder.

  • Page 98: Disconnecting The Voice Recorder From A Pc

    USB hub may result in unstable operation. Do not use a USB hub if operation is unstable. • Use only a compatible Olympus USB • The letter used to identify the drive extension cable. Operation is not will vary according to your PC.
  • Page 99 PC connection/disconnection Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC Macintosh NOTE • To prevent the risk of data damage, Drag-and-drop the removable never disconnect the voice recorder disk icon for the voice recorder from the USB port while the LED shown on the desktop to the indicator light is flashing.

  • Page 100: Functions Available In Olympus Sonority

    Editing file comments You can use Olympus Sonority to add comments to files downloaded from the voice recorder. A maximum of 50 double-byte characters (100 single-byte characters) can be entered. Changing a file format to another format *...
  • Page 101 You can divide a specified voice file into two files. Using Olympus Sonority to load content You can load podcast content obtained from the Internet on your PC. * To write files in MP3 format, you need to upgrade to Olympus Sonority Plus (☞ P.106).

  • Page 102: Installing Software

    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 Administrator.
  • Page 103 CD-ROM with [Finder]. “Connecting the voice recorder to a PC” (☞ P.97) for the procedure. Double-click [Setup] in the root • After starting up the “Olympus of the CD-ROM. Sonority”, the serial number entry dialog box will appear. Enter the serial •...

  • Page 104: Uninstalling Software

    Uninstalling software To uninstall any of the software component of the “Olympus Sonority” software installed on your PC, follow the steps below. Windows Macintosh Exit “Olympus Sonority”. Exit “Olympus Sonority”. Select [Start] from the [Control Open [Finder]. Panel] menu. Double-click the Click [Add/Remove programs].

  • Page 105: Using Online Help

    Using online help To open Online Help, you have the following options. • With Olympus Sonority running, from the [Help] menu, select [Olympus Sonority Help]. Search by Contents Search by Keyword Display the online help and click Display the online help and click the table of contents tab.

  • Page 106: Upgrade Function

    Confirming your upgrade to Olympus Sonority Plus Click the root of the Main Treeview, [Olympus Sonority], in the Browse Screen to display the Information Screen. You can confirm that the upgrade key is registered. Or, from the [Help] menu, if you select Version Information, the registered Olympus Sonority Plus upgrade key is displayed.
  • Page 107 In addition to the functions available with If you purchase the Music Editing Plug-in Olympus Sonority, Olympus Sonority Plus for Olympus Sonority Plus, you can add provides various editing functions for advanced functionality that widens the range music files. For information on operating of music editing capabilities available.

  • Page 108: Loading A File To A Pc

    Loading a file to a PC The five folders for voice recording are displayed as [FOLDER_A], [FOLDER_B], [FOLDER_C], [FOLDER_D], [FOLDER_E] respectively on the PC and contain recorded voice files. You can copy voice recorder files to any folder on the PC. 4 Voice recorder drive name and folder names on the PC Internal memory SD card...

  • Page 109: Usage As External Memory Of The Pc

    Usage as external memory of the PC Connecting the voice recorder to a PC lets you transfer voice recorder data to save in the PC, and vice-versa. Windows Macintosh Connect the voice recorder to the Connect the voice recorder to the PC (☞ P.97).

  • Page 110: Other Information

    Folder full (999) have been saved in the Erase unneeded files (☞ P.46). folder. An internal memory error Contact the Olympus Customer Memory error occurred. Support Center (☞ back cover). The SD card was not recognized Remove and insert the SD card Card error correctly.
  • Page 111 Alarm message list Message Meaning Action required Format the memory again Format error A formatting problem occurred. (☞ P.88). Can’t create the system file. The voice recorder is unable to Connect the voice recorder to a PC Connect to PC and erase create a management file due to and erase unneeded files.

  • Page 112: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution The battery is not inserted Check the orientation of the battery properly. (☞ P.11). The display is blank. The remaining battery power Charge the battery (☞ P.12, P.16). is low. The power is OFF. Turn the power ON (☞ P.15). The remaining battery power Charge the battery (☞ P.12, P.16).
  • Page 113 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution The connected external Sound recorded by a connected external microphone is a mono mono microphone is recorded on the left microphone. channel only. An audio file is not [Rec Mode] is set to a mono Set [Rec Mode] to a stereo recording recorded in stereo.
  • Page 114 Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution Unable to hear any sound from the earphone [Off] has been selected for [Rec Select [On] for [Rec Monitor] (☞ P.61). through the recording Monitor]. monitor The maximum number of marks Erase unneeded marks (☞ P.44). (99) has been reached. Unable to write index You must unlock the file before you can The file is locked.

  • Page 115: Recorder Care

    Recorder care s Exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the recorder is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the recorder with the damp cloth and then wipe it with a dry cloth. s Monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

  • Page 116: Accessories (Optional)

    Accessories (optional) Accessories for Olympus voice recorders can be purchased directly from the Online Shop on the Olympus website. Availability of accessories differs depending on the country. ME51SW stereo microphone ME33 boundary microphone Has a large-diameter built-in A microphone for recording conferences...
  • Page 117 The reception position can be adjusted, and the voice recorder can be operated in any direction you like. LI-50B lithium-ion battery Rechargeable lithium-ion battery made by Olympus. This battery can be used with the UC-50 charger. Carrying case: CS147...

  • Page 118: Copyright And Trademark Information

    Copyright law prohibits unauthorized reproduction of this manual, or unauthorized distribution of reproductions thereof. • Note that Olympus will assume no liability in the event of damages, lost earnings, or any claims from third parties resulting from improper use of the product.
  • Page 119 Copyright and trademark information • IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the USA or other countries and is used based on the license. • Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other brand or product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 120 Copyright and trademark information The software in this product includes third party software. Any third party software is subject to the terms and conditions, imposed by the owners or licensers of that software, under which such software is provided to you. Those terms and conditions are shown below. Copyright (C) 2003-2005, Jouni Malinen <jkmaline@cc.hut.fi>...

  • Page 121: Safety Precautions

    If another card type is placed in the voice handled incorrectly. recorder by accident, do not try to pull it out by force. Contact an Olympus repair center or service center.
  • Page 122 Do not to burn yourself. Contact your place of short-circuit the battery’s positive purchase or an Olympus repair center or and negative electrodes. service center. (Do not touch the battery with bare hands when removing it.
  • Page 123 Do not use a battery with a 2 Have the voice recorder repaired by scratched or damaged case. your place of purchase or an Olympus It may cause ruptures or overheating. service center. Continued use may s Do not insert the battery with its result in fire or burns.
  • Page 124 Safety precautions f CAUTION or dusty locations. • If the voice recorder becomes wet or s Do not throw the battery around, damp, wipe off the moisture right away or subject it to strong shocks. with a dry cloth. Contact with salt water s Always charge the rechargeable should be particularly avoided.

  • Page 125: Lcd Monitor

    Do not damage the power cord. 2 Immediately disconnect the power supply plug from the power outlet, and; • Make sure to hold the plug when 3 Call your dealer or local Olympus removing the power plug from the representative for servicing. Continued outlet.

  • Page 126: Specifications

    Safety precautions Specifications • Note that Olympus will assume no liability General items for damages or lost earnings resulting from 4 Recording formats recorded data damage or loss, regardless of the nature or cause thereof. Linear PCM (pulse-code modulation) <Recorded file precautions>...

  • Page 127: During Playback

    Specifications 4 Wireless standards Frequency response Complies with IEEE802.11b/g 4 When recording from MIC jack Supports IEEE802.11n* technology * Only the 2.4 GHz band Linear PCM format • The communication speed and 48.0 kHz/16 bits 40 Hz to 23 kHz distance may vary depending on ambient conditions such as the 44.1 kHz/16 bits...
  • Page 128 27 hours (approx.) NOTE • The battery life figures shown here were determined using an Olympus test method. Actual battery life figures will vary greatly according to the battery used and usage conditions (Changing the playback speed, or using the [Rec Monitor], [Zoom Mic], [Voice Detect], [Noise Cancel], [Voice Balancer], [Transcription Mode] and [Wi-Fi] functions may affect the battery life.).
  • Page 129 Specifications Recording time The figures below are guideline values. 4 Linear PCM format Recording mode Recording media 48.0 kHz/16 bits 44.1 kHz/16 bits 4 hours, 35 minutes Internal memory 4 GB 5 hours (approx.) (approx.) 89 hours, 30 minutes 97 hours, 25 minutes 64 GB (approx.) (approx.)
  • Page 130 Specifications NOTE • Actual available recording times may be shorter than the figures shown here when making short recordings repeatedly (Equipment displays of available/elapsed recording times should be considered guideline values). • Available recording time will also vary due to differences in the available memory capacity of different SD cards.
  • Page 131 Hereby, OLYMPUS, declares that this Digital Voice Recorder is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. For details visit: http://olympus-europa.com/...
  • Page 132 OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. 2951 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-8507, Japan. OLYMPUS EUROPA SE & CO. KG Premises: Consumer Product Division Wendenstrasse 14 - 18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. :+49 40 -23 77 3-0 / Fax +49 40 - 23 07 61 Goods delivery: Modul H, Willi-Bleicher Str.

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