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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
DM-5
DM-3
DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus
Digital Voice Recorder.
Please read these instructions for information
about using the product correctly and safely.
Keep the instructions handy for future reference.
To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that
you test the record function and volume before use.
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  • Page 1 RECORDER DM-5 DM-3 DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. Keep the instructions handy for future reference. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use.
  • Page 2 • Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a defect of the product, repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other reason is excluded.

  • Page 3: Index

    INDEX Table of contents Safety precautions Getting started P.1 Basic operations P.9 Menu setting P.65 Using the Olympus Sonority P.109 About Windows Media Player P.18 About iTunes P.150 Other features P.154 Other information P.167...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Introduction 2 Basic operations INDEX ............3 Recording ..........39 Safety precautions ........7 Recording to a recording folder ....39 Caution for usage environment ..... 7 Specifying a keyword before recording ..40 Handling the recorder ........8 Recommended settings by recording Battery handling precautions ......
  • Page 5 Transferring music file to the recorder ..141 Using voice commands ....... 108 Copying voice file to the CD ......144 4 Using the Olympus Sonority Creating a playlist (For DM-5) ....146 Saving files in your PC ......109 6 About iTunes Operating environment ......110 Using iTunes ..........150...
  • Page 6 Table of contents Installing AudibleManager ......159 Adding device to AudibleManager ..... 160 Purchasing Audible content ....... 160 Transferring Audible content ....161 Enjoy Audible content with the recorder ........162 Audible mode ..........162 Playback position and section .....163 Operating recorder in Audible mode ..164 Using as external memory of the PC ..166 8 Other information Alarm message list ........167...

  • Page 7: Safety Precautions

    Safety precautions Before using your new recorder, read this Caution for usage environment manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly. • To protect the high-precision Keep this manual in an easily accessible technology contained in this location for future reference. product, never leave the recorder • The warning symbols indicate important in the places listed below, no safety related information. To protect matter if in use or storage: yourself and others from personal injury or • Places where temperatures and/or damage to property, it is essential that you humidit y are high or go through always read the warnings and information...

  • Page 8: Handling The Recorder

    Caution: Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data • Stop using the recorder loss incurred by a defect of the product, immediately if you notice any repair performed by the third party other unusual odors, noise, or smoke than Olympus or an Olympus authorized around it. service station, or any other reasons is Never remove the batteries with bare excluded from the Olympus’s liability. hands, which may cause a fire or burn your hands. • Be careful with the strap. Handling the recorder Be careful with the strap when you carry the recorder.

  • Page 9: Battery Handling Precautions

    Battery handling precautions and seek medical attention immediately. Follow these important guidelines f Warning: to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or • Keep batteries dry at all times. causing electrical shocks or burns. • If rechargeable batteries have f Danger: not been recharged within the specified time, stop charging • The recorder uses a lithium ion them and do not use them. battery specified by Olympus. Charge the battery with the • Do not use a battery if it is specified AC adapter or charger. cracked or broken. Do not use any other AC adapters • Never subject batteries to strong or chargers. shocks or continuous vibration. • Batteries should never be • If a battery leaks, becomes exposed to flame, heated, short- discolored or deformed, or circuited or disassembled. becomes abnormal in any other • Never heat or incinerate...

  • Page 10: Ac Adapter

    • Be sure to use the AC adapter 1 remove the battery immediately while with the proper voltage (AC 100 - being careful not to burn yourself, 240 V). Using it with other voltage and; levels may cause fire, explosion, 2 call your dealer or local Olympus overheating, electric shock or representative for service. injury. f Caution: • For safety, be sure to unplug • Please recycle batteries to help the AC adapter from the outlet save our planet’s resources. When...

  • Page 11: Lcd Monitor

    2 immediately disconnect the power use the AC adapter if something supply plug from the power outlet, is covering it (such as a blanket). and; This may cause fire, explosion, 3 call your dealer or local Olympus leakage or overheating. representative for servicing. Continued use of the AC adapter under these circumstances could result in electric LCD monitor shock, fire or injury.

  • Page 12: Getting Started

    Supports high capacity recording or files transferred from a personal media. c o m p u t e r w i t h k e y w o r d s t o Besides the 8GB (DM-5) or 4GB manage a file database (☞ P.75). (DM-3) built-in memory, you can also record onto a commercially- It is possible to search for files by file date or keyword (☞...
  • Page 13 The “Olympus Sonority” can (☞ P.51). be upgraded to a “Olympus s The playback speed can be Sonority”, which is equipped with controlled as preferred (☞ P.73). enhanced functionality (Option) s The guidance feature (in English (☞ P.136). and other languages) gives In addition to the “Olympus Sonority” audio notification of operating functions, editing of MP3 files and conditions. Various functions can creation of music CDs can be performed. be operated easily. There is also a s This recorder is compatible function to read file information with USB 2.0, enabling fast data aloud (☞ P.85) (For DM-5).
  • Page 14 Main features 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 Sonority”.

  • Page 15: Identification Of Parts

    Identification of parts & STOP 1 MIC (Microphone) jack ! Fn button (F1/F2/F3) 2 Built-in stereo microphone @ STOP button 3 LED indicator light # + button 4 VOICE button (For DM-5) $ 0 button HOME button (For DM-3) % – button 5 POWER/HOLD switch ^ Built-in speaker 6 Strap hole & EAR (Earphone) jack 7 Display(LCD Panel) * Card cover 8 REC (Record) button ( Battery cover 9 9 button ) USB connector 0 `OK button (Play/Set) - Power jack...

  • Page 16: [Home] Menu Display

    Manages podcasts transferred to this recorder using the Podcast supplied “Olympus Sonority” software (☞ P.127). Manages DAISY books (☞ P.132) (For DM-5) and Audio Books (☞ P.157) transferred to this recorder using the supplied Audiobooks “Olympus Sonority” software. Also manages text files (☞ P.158) (For DM-5) directly transferred to this recorder.

  • Page 17: [Recorder] Mode Display

    Identification of parts [Recorder] mode display Recording display Playback display 1 File name 1 File name 2 Folder name 2 Folder name/Keyword/Date 3 Current file number/ 3 Current file number/Total number Total number of recorded files in of recorded files in the list the list 4 Playback position bar indicator 4 Recorder status indicator 5 Recorder status indicator 5 Level meter 6 Index indicator/File information indicator 6 Index indicator 7 Function guide indicator 7 Function guide indicator 8 Current time 8 Current time 9 Recording mode indicator 9 File format 0 Elapsed recording time 0 File length ! Remaining recording time ! Elapsed playback time Icon display (For all modes) [h][g] Memory indicator [Q] Zoom Mic indicator [j] Timer indicator [a] Noise Cancel indicator [i] Alarm indicator...

  • Page 18: [Music] [Podcast] Mode Display

    Identification of parts [Music] [Podcast] mode display Music playback display Podcast playback display 1 File name 1 File name 2 Search category 2 Program name 3 Current file number/ 3 Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in Total number of recorded files in the list the folder 4 Playback position bar indicator 4 Playback position bar indicator 5 Recorder status indicator 5 Recorder status indicator 6 Information display area 6 Information display area 7 Function guide indicator 7 Function guide indicator 8 Current time 8 Current time 9 File format 9 File format 0 File length 0 File length ! Elapsed playback time ! Elapsed playback time...

  • Page 19: [Audiobooks] Mode Display

    Identification of parts [Audiobooks] mode display DAISY playback display (For DM-5) Audio book playback display 1 Table of contents indicator 1 File name 2 Contents name 2 Contents name 3 Playback position bar indicator 3 Current file number/Total number of recorded files in the folder 4 Recorder status indicator 4 Playback position bar indicator 5 Text display area 5 Recorder status indicator 6 Function guide indicator 6 Information display area 7 Current time 7 Function guide indicator 8 File format 8 Current time 9 File length 9 File format 0 Elapsed playback time 0 File length ! Elapsed playback time...

  • Page 20: [Audio Diary] Mode Display

    Identification of parts [Audiobooks] mode display [Audio Diary] mode display Text playback display (For DM-5) Calendar display 1 File name 1 Title indicator 2 Folder name 2 Year and month 3 Current file number/Total number 3 Calendar display area of recorded files in the folder 4 Schedule display area for selected day 4 Playback position bar indicator 5 Recorder status indicator 5 Function guide indicator 6 Text display area 6 Current time 7 Function guide indicator 7 Current day 8 Current time 8 Day registered in schedule 9 File format 0 File length ! Elapsed playback time...

  • Page 21: Power Supply

    • The supplied rechargeable battery This recorder uses a lithium ion battery is not fully charged. Before using the specified by Olympus (LI-50B). Do not use unit the first time or after long periods any other type of battery. of disuse, it is recommended that you charge it until full (☞...

  • Page 22: Charge The Battery

    • When replacing rechargeable battery, be sure to use lithium ion battery (LI-50B) 1 Connect the AC adapter in to an specified by Olympus. The use of other AC outlet. manufacturers' products can damage the recorder and should be avoided. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the recorder.

  • Page 23: Charging By Connecting To A Computer Via Usb

    Power supply Notes Charging by connecting to a • Do not put in or take out the battery or AC computer via USB adapter when the recorder power is on or when this recorder is connected to another You can charge the battery by connecting device.

  • Page 24: Connect To The Usb Connecting Ac Adapter (Optional) To Charge

    Power supply Connect to the USB connecting AC Notes • The recorder cannot be charged when the adapter (optional) to charge PC is not turned on. Also, it may not be charged when the PC is not switched on, It can be charged by connecting to the USB or when it is in the standby, hibernate or connecting AC adapter (A514) (optional).
  • Page 25 The rechargeable batteries efficiency may fluctuate even when For customers in Germany: operating within the recommended Olympus has a contract with the GRS (Joint temperature range. This is an inherent Battery Disposal Association) in Germany to nature of such products. ensure environmentally friendly disposal.

  • Page 26: Turning On/Off The Power

    • The LED light will light up then power will [30minutes], [1hour], [2hour], [3hour] and be turned on and the display will turn on [Off] (☞ P.77). showing the OLYMPUS logo. To exit Auto Power off mode , turn on the power again.

  • Page 27: Hold

    HOLD If you bring the POWER/HOLD switch to the Notes HOLD position, the current conditions will be • If you press any button in Hold mode, the preserved, and all buttons and switches will LED indicator light flashes blue but no be disabled.

  • Page 28: Setting Time And Date [Time & Date]

    “day” and “year” by pressing the F2 the “hour” is flashing, conduct the (M/D/Y) button while setting them. setup from Step 1. Example: April 15, 2010 2010 (Initial setting) The voice control function can be used with this setting (☞ P.107) (For DM-5). 2010 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to 2010 select the item to set. 3 Press the `OK button to • Select the item from the “hour”, “minute”, “year”, “month” and “day” complete the setting.

  • Page 29: Changing The Time And Date

    Changing the time and date If the current time and date is not correct, set it using the procedure below. The voice control function can be used with this setting (☞ P.107) (For DM-5). 1 Select [Time & Date] from the • Follow the same steps by pressing menu on the [System Menu]. the 9 or 0 button to select •...

  • Page 30: Inserting And Ejecting A Microsd Card

    Inserting and ejecting a microSD card 3 Close the card cover securely. The “microSD” indicated in the instruction manual refers to both microSD and microSDHC. This recorder can be used with commercially available microSD cards as well as the built-in memory. Inserting a microSD card 1 While the recorder is during stop mode, open the card cover.

  • Page 31: Ejecting A Microsd Card

    • Before inserting the microSD card, turn off the write protection function. Check the Olympus website regarding microSD cards which are confirmed operation with this recorder. • This recorder may not recognize correctly on some microSD cards which are not compatible with this recorder.

  • Page 32: Notes On The Folders

    The user ID name that has been set on the recording format when recording the Digital Voice Recorder. The user with this device. ID can be changed in the Olympus • Linear PCM format: .wav Sonority. • MP3 format: .mp3 2 Recording date: •...

  • Page 33: About The Folder For Music Playback

    Notes on the folders About the folder for music playback When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player, a folder is automatically created within the [Music] folder which has a layered structure as shown in the diagram below. First layer Second layer Third layer...

  • Page 34: About The Folder For Podcast Contents

    A [Podcast] folder to store podcasts is prepared in advance. Programs (files) transmitted from the “Olympus Sonority” can be played. With the recorder stopped, open the [Podcast] folder at the [Home] menu to display a list of files and folders stored in the folder.

  • Page 35: About The Folder For Electronic Book Contents And Text Files

    Notes on the folders About the folder for electronic book contents and text files A folder to store electronic book files such as DAISY content and audiobooks is prepared in advance. Electronic book files that have been transferred to the recorder can be listened to. Furthermore, a folder to manage text data imported to the recorder is also prepared in advance.
  • Page 36 Notes on the folders First layer Second layer Contents Audio Book Folder File Contents • It can be stored a total of 999 files and folders in the each folders of [Audio Book] folder. • Up to 1000 contents can be transferred to the [Audio Book] folder.

  • Page 37: About The Folder For Audible Contents

    Notes on the folders About the folder for Audible contents Audible files can be redirected from the Audible website to the recorder using the AudibleManager (☞ P.159) or Windows Media Player. When redirecting Audible files to this recorder using the AudibleManager, an [Audible] folder for playing Audible files will automatically be created in the [Audiobooks] folder, and the files stored there.

  • Page 38: En About The Folder For Picture

    Notes on the folders About the folder for picture A folder to store images imported from a connected digital camera is prepared in advance. The [IMAGE] folder is managed by the dates images were taken. For “Viewing images” please see ☞ P.103. First layer Second layer IMAGE...

  • Page 39: Basic Operations

    Basic operations Recording Recording to a recording folder Settings relating to Recording Before starting recording, select a voice Various recording settings can be made to recording folder between [Folder A] to match the recording environment (☞ P.67 to P.70). [Folder E] in the [Recorder] folder. These five folders can be selectively used to [Rec Menu] Setting Items: distinguish the kind of recording;...

  • Page 40: Specifying A Keyword Before Recording

    Recording 3 Press the STOP button to stop recording. 3 Press the REC button to start recording. a File length 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 4 Press the STOP button to stop F1(SEARCH) to show the Keyword...
  • Page 41 Recording Notes Pause • When a microSD card is inserted in the While the recorder is during recording recorder, be sure to confirm the recording mode, press the REC button. media as either [Built-in] or [microSD] so that there is no mistake (☞ P.77). • If the REC button is pressed when a function other than the record function is specified, [Cannot record in this folder] is displayed.
  • Page 42 Recording Listening while audio is recorded If you start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder, you can hear the sound being recorded. The recording monitor volume can be adjusted by pressing the + or − button. Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder.

  • Page 43: Recommended Settings By Recording Condition

    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 recording conditions. The following table shows the standard recording settings with the recording environment as an example.

  • Page 44: Recording From External Microphone Or Other Devices

    Recording Recording from external microphone Compact Gun Microphone (unidirectional): ME31 or other devices The directional microphones are useful The external microphone and other devices for recordings such as outdoor recording can be connected and the sound can be of wild birds singing. The metal-cut recorded.
  • Page 45 Recording Recording the sound of other Recording the sound of this devices with this recorder: recorder with other devices: The sound can be recorded when The sound of this recorder can be recorded connecting to the audio output terminal to other devices when connected to the (earphone jack) of the other device, and the audio input terminal (microphone jack) MIC jack of the recorder with the connecting...

  • Page 46: Playback

    Playback 1 To start playback, select the file The recorder can playback WAV, MP3 and WMA format files. To playback a file to be played, and then press the recorded with other machines, you need to `OK button (☞ P.53 to P.59). transfer (copy) it from a computer. Settings relating to playback A playback mode can be selected to match your objectives and preferences (☞...
  • Page 47 Playback Forwarding Locating the beginning of the file While the recorder is during stop While the recorder is during stop mode, press and hold the 9 mode or playback mode, press the button. 9 button. • If you release the button, it will stop. • The recorder skips to the beginning of the Press the `OK button to start playback next file. from where it was stopped.
  • Page 48 Playback Playback through earphone About music file An earphone can be connected to the EAR In cases where the recorder is unable jack of the recorder for listening. to playback music files that have been transferred to it, check to make sure that the •...

  • Page 49: Bookmark Mode

    Playback • Stop a file playback at any point. Bookmark mode The stop position is memorized as a Playback Position in the file. In this The recorder has the bookmark mode status, even if you select an empty in the contents file of the [Podcast], file, move to the other folder, or turn [Audiobooks](Daisy, Audio Book, Text the recorder off, the playback starts...
  • Page 50 Playback Rewinding Locating the Beginning of the File While the recorder is during stop While the recorder is during mode, press and hold the 0 button. playback, slow playback, or fast playback, press the 9 button. ➥ When you release the button, the recorder stops. ➥ The next file is cued and playback The Playback position is updated. If the starts at the previously set speed. `OK button is pressed, playback starts While the recorder is during from this position.

  • Page 51: Setting An Index Mark

    Playback 1 Locate the index mark you want Setting an index mark to clear. If index marks are placed, you can quickly 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to find a location you want to listen to in fast forward and fast rewind and when cuing select the index mark to erase. a file. This operation can be performed when the [INDEX] function has been assigned to a Fn button (F1 or F) (☞ P.76).

  • Page 52: How To Begin Segment Repeat Playback

    Playback 3 Press the Fn (A-B) button again at How to begin segment repeat the position where you want to playback end segment repeat playback. This function enables repeated playback of • The recorder repeatedly plays back part of the file being played. the segment until the segment repeat playback is cancelled. This operation can be performed when the [A-B] function has been assigned to a Fn button (F1 or F) Cancel the segment repeat playback function...

  • Page 53: File Search

    File search 2 Press the F1 (SEARCH) button to This recorder manages recorded files and music files imported from a personal computer open the file search display. using a database. Files are automatically • The search display changes every time sorted using items such as date and keyword, the F1 (SEARCH) button is pressed.

  • Page 54: File Search Display Operations Of The [Recorder] Folder

    File search File search display operations of the When searching using the [Day] search [Recorder] folder Search for a file using the recording date. The most recent recording date is highlighted. Highlight the desired recording date. When searching using the [Browse] search 1 Press the + or –...
  • Page 55 File search When searching using the [Keyword] search Search for files recorded by this recorder using a keyword. Files recorded by this recorder can be tagged using a keyword for file management purposes (☞ P.75). 1 Press the + or – button to select keyword, and then press the `OK or 9 button.

  • Page 56: Opening The File Search Display From The [Music] Folder

    File search 1 From the [Home] menu display, Opening the file search display from select [Music] folder, and then the [Music] folder press the `OK or 9 button to open the search display. File search type: [Artist] Search Files are searched for from a (☞ P.57) list of artists. [Album] Search Files are searched for from a (☞ P.58) list of album names. [All Music] Files are searched for from a Search...

  • Page 57: File Search Display Operations Of The [Music] Folder

    File search File search display operations of the 3 Press the + or – button to select song, and then press the `OK or 9 button. [Music] folder 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.
  • Page 58 File search When searching using the [Album] search When searching using the [Heard Recently] search Search by specific album. A list of recently played files is displayed in reverse chronological order. 1 Press the + or – button to select album, and then press the `OK or 9 button.
  • Page 59 File search 2 Press the + or – button to select a When searching using the [Browse] search playlists, and then press the `OK or 9 button. Browse directly from a list of all files and folders in the [Music] folder. 1 Press the + or –...

  • Page 60: Erasing

    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], and then press the `OK button.

  • Page 61: Erasing From The File List Display

    Erasing 4 Press the + button to select Erasing from the file list display [Start], and then press the `OK button. 1 Select the file to erased from the file list display. • The display changes to [Erase!] and erasing will start. [Erase Done] is displayed when the file is erased. 2 While the recorder is during stop mode, press the F (ERASE) button. 3 Press the + or − button to select [File Erase], and then press the `OK or 9 button.

  • Page 62: Erasing All Files In A Folder

    Erasing 4 Press the + button to select Erasing All Files in a Folder [Start], and then press the `OK button. 1 Select the folder to be erased from the folder list display. • The display changes to [Erase!] and erasing will start. [Erase Done] is displayed when the file is erased. 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.

  • Page 63: Erasing A Folder

    Erasing 4 Press the + button to select Erasing a folder [Start], and then press the `OK button. 1 Select the folder to be erased from the folder list display. • The display changes to [Erase!] and erasing will start. [Erase Done] is displayed when the file is erased. 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.

  • Page 64: Partially Erase A File

    Erasing 4 Press the Fn (ERASE) button Partially erase a file again. Only a PCM file recorded in the recorder can • The display will switch to [Partial be partially erased. erasing !] and start the partial erase. The deletion is completed when [Partial erase completed.] is This operation can be performed displayed.

  • Page 65: Menu Setting

    Menu setting Menu setting method 3 Press the + or − button to select You can set the various functions of this recorder. You can set each menu item as the setting item, and then press follows. the `OK or 9 button. 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].

  • Page 66: Performing Menu Settings During Recording, Playback, And Stop Modes

    Menu setting method Performing menu settings during recording, playback, and stop modes Menu settings can be performed while this recorder is being operated. In addition to [Rec Menu] and [Play Menu] settings, [File Menu] settings for file management can also be performed from the menu during operation.

  • Page 67: G Rec Menu

    Menu setting method [MP3]: G Rec Menu MPEG is the international standard established by a working group of Mic Sense the ISO (International Organization for Standardization). Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet [WMA]: recording needs. This is an audio compression 1 Select [Mic Sense] from the menu encoding method that was on the [Rec Menu].
  • Page 68 Menu setting method Adjust the recording level: Zoom Mic 1 Press the 9 or 0 button The directional microphone function utilizes while the recorder is recording or DiMAGIC’s (DiMAGIC Co., Ltd.) DiMAGIC paused to adjust the recording Virtual Microphone (DVM) technology. DVM is an audio pickup system which allows you level. to record by focusing on sound from any •...
  • Page 69 Menu setting method Adjust the start/stop actuation Low Cut Filter level: The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to • If the surrounding noise is loud, the minimize low-frequency sounds and record starting sensitivity of the VCVA can be voices more clearly.
  • Page 70 2 seconds, the display will return to the preset in the template. You can also change previous. folder names registered in the template with “Olympus Sonority”. • To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of the start/stop 1 Select [Folder Name] from the actuation level is recommended.

  • Page 71: G Play Menu

    Menu setting method [Wide]: G Play Menu This mode has an even more expansive feel. Noise Cancel [Natural]: This mode achieves natural If recorded audio is difficult to understand bandwidth correction and acoustical because of noisy surroundings, adjust the field expansion. Noise Cancel setting level.
  • Page 72 Menu setting method Repeat Random The repeat playback settings can be set as The displayed file list is played repeatedly. desired. 1 Select [Random] from the menu 1 Select [Repeat] from the menu on on the [Play Menu]. the [Play Menu]. 2 Select [On] or [Off]. 2 Select [1 File], [List] or [Off]. [On]: [1 File]: Enables the Random Playback A single file is played repeatedly.
  • Page 73 Menu setting method Play Speed Skip Space The playback speed of the file can be changed This function enables you to skip (forward) or between [50%] and [600%] times speed. reverse skip (rewind) a file being played for Change the speed according to need such as a set period.

  • Page 74: G Lcd/Sound Menu

    Menu setting method G LCD/Sound Menu You can set it so the LED indicator light does Backlight not turn on. 1 Select [LED] from the menu on the The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initial [LCD/Sound Menu]. setting) seconds when a button on the recorder is pressed.

  • Page 75: G File Menu

    Menu setting method G File Menu Erase Lock Locking a file keeps important data from Keyword being accidentally erased. Locked files are not erased when you select to erase all files Voice files recorded by this recorder can be from a folder (☞ P.60). tagged with a keyword for file management.

  • Page 76: G System Menu

    Menu setting method G System Menu Property File and folder information can be Fn. setting confirmed from the menu display. 1 Select the file or folder with The Fn buttons (F1 and F) of this recorder information you want to view in can be assigned to suit your desired method of use.
  • Page 77 Menu setting method Memory Select USB Settings When a microSD card is inserted you You can perform two settings for connections can select to record to either the built-in using the supplied USB cable. [PC] is used memory or to the microSD card (☞ P.30). when connecting to a computer to transfer and receive files.
  • Page 78 Menu setting method Reset Settings s LCD/Sound Menu: This returns the functions back to their initial [Backlight] settings (factory default). [Lighting Time] [10seconds] 1 Select [Reset Settings] from the [Dim light time] [30seconds] [Brightness] [Level 02] menu on the [System Menu]. [LED] [On] [Beep] [Volume3] 2 Press the + button to select [Language(Lang)] [English] [Start], and then press the `OK [Voice Guide] button.
  • Page 79 Menu setting method Memory Info. The recordable capacity remaining and overall capacity of the recording media can be seen from the menu display. • When no microSD card is inserted only information for the built-in memory will seen. • The domain area which uses the administrative files which the recorder uses is included in the remaining capacity for the recording media.

  • Page 80: Setting The Recording Scene [Rec Scene]

    Menu setting method • To confirm the respective recording Setting the recording scene scene settings, press the + or – button [Rec Scene] in the [Scene Select] display to select the item you want to confirm, then The recording setting can be selected from press the 9 button to confirm in the [Dictation], [Conference], [Lecture] the setting confirmation display.

  • Page 81: Timer Recording [Timer Rec]

    Menu setting method [On/Off] setting: Timer recording [Timer Rec] 1 Press the + or – button to select between Timer recording is the function to execute a [On] and [Off]. recording at a set time. You can program up to three desired settings (Preset 1-3) ([On/Off], [Day], [Start Time], [Stop Time], [Rec Mode], [Mic Sense], [MemorySelect], [Folder], and [Keyword]).
  • Page 82 2 Press the `OK button to exit [Day] selection. [Start Time] and [Stop Time] setting: The voice control function can be used with this setting (☞ P.107) (For DM-5). 3Press the + or – button to select a recording rate. 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select 4Press the `OK button to exit Recording “Hour”...
  • Page 83 The voice control function can To set other preset numbers, repeat the be used with this setting abovementioned procedure. (☞ P.107) (For DM-5). When the 9 button is pressed in the Select in Advance Menu, the settings 1Press the + or – button to select the selected can be confirmed.

  • Page 84: Setting The Playback Scene [Play Scene]

    Menu setting method Notes Setting the playback scene [Play Scene] • If the recorder is in use at the preset start time, the timer recording will start directly Voice files recorded in the recorder and after stopping the recorder. music files downloaded from the PC can be •...

  • Page 85: Guidance [Voice Guide]

    [Scene Save] then of recorder operating conditions and select playback scene. file tag information (For DM-5). Adjust • To confirm the respective playback the speed and the volume of guidance scene settings, press the + or – button announcements.
  • Page 86 Menu setting method [File Guide] setting: [Volume] setting: Provides voice guidance for file tag Sets the voice guidance volume. 1Press the + or – button to select from information. 1Press the + or – button to select between [Volume5], [Volume4], [Volume3], [On] and [Off]. [Volume2], and [Volume1].

  • Page 87: Alarm Playback Function [Alarm]

    Menu setting method [On/Off] setting: Alarm playback function [Alarm] 1Press the + or – button to select between The alarm playback function can be set to play [On] and [Off]. a selected file at a pre-set time. 2Press the `OK button to exit [On/Off] You can program up to three desired settings selection.
  • Page 88 2 Press the `OK button to exit [Volume] selection. selection. [Start Time] setting: The voice control function can be used with this setting (☞ P.107) (For DM-5). 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select “Hour” and “Minute” in the [Start Time] and “Hour” and “Minute” in the [Stop Time]. [Alarm Sound] setting: 1 Press the + or – button to select an alarm sound from among [Alarm1], [Alarm2] and [Alarm3].
  • Page 89 Menu setting method [Playback File] setting: 3 Press the + or − button to select a folder, and then press the `OK or 1 Press the + or – button to select from [No 9 button. File Play], [File Select]. [No File Play]: Sounds alarm only. If [No File Play] has been selected, proceed to the procedure listed under “Completing the setting”.
  • Page 90 Menu setting method Programmed settings will be applied • If the selected file is moved, erased or the and the display will return to the preset microSD card removed, file playback will number selection menu. If the [On/Off] not be performed and only the alarm will setting is set to [On], [i] will appear on sound.

  • Page 91: Moving/Copying Files [File Move/Copy]

    Menu setting method Moving/Copying files Copy a file in the built-in memory or microSD card [File Move/Copy] [copy > microSD] to another folder in the microSD card. Files saved in the built-in memory or the microSD card can be moved or copied within the memory.
  • Page 92 Menu setting method When you select [Selected files]: 9 Press the `OK button. 1 Press the + or − button to select the • [Moving!] or [Copying!] will appear file you want to move or copy. on the display and moving or copying 2 Press the `OK button to check the will start.

  • Page 93: Dividing Files [File Divide]

    Menu setting method • [Dividing!] will be displayed and Dividing files [File Divide] file splitting will start. Splitting is completed when [File divide Files with large capacities and long completed] is displayed. recording times can be divide so that they are easier to manage and edit. Only PCM and MP3 files recorded on this recorder can be divide.

  • Page 94: Formatting The Recorder [Format]

    Menu setting method 4 Press the + button again to select Formatting the recorder [Format] [Start], and then press the `OK button. If you format the recorder, all files will be removed and all function settings will return to defaults except date and time settings. Transfer any important files to a computer before formatting the recorder. 1 Select [Format] from the menu on the [System Menu]. • For details on how to enter the menu •...
  • Page 95 Menu setting method 1 Unplugging the AC adapter while processing. 2 Removing the battery while processing. 3 Remove the microSD card during processing when [microSD] is being used as the recording media. Performing any of these operations may damage the data. •...

  • Page 96: Schedule Settings [Audio Diary]

    Schedule settings [Audio Diary] This recorder has a calendar function. Switching the calendar display Simple scheduling can be performed. It is possible to switch the calendar screen between a monthly, weekly, and daily display. Displaying the calendar 1 In the calendar display, press the F (MENU) button. 1 From the [Home] menu display select [F Audio Diary], and then press the `OK or 9 button.

  • Page 97: Operations At The Calendar Display

    Schedule settings [Audio Diary] Operations at the calendar display Add a schedule Operations at the monthly display: 1 From the calendar display, press the 9, 0, + or − button to select the date to which you want The display returns to the [F1] button to add a schedule, and then press [Home] menu display. the F (MENU) button.
  • Page 98 • You can specify the event frequency from [One Time], [Everyday], [Every Week], [Date] setting: [Every Month], and [Every Year]. The voice control function can be used with this setting (☞ P.107) (For DM-5). 1 Press the 9, 0, + or – button, set the “Year”, “Month”, and “Date”. Press the `OK button. [Keyword] setting: The voice control function can be used with this setting (☞ P.107) (For DM-5).
  • Page 99 Schedule settings [Audio Diary] Keyword list: [Alarm] setting: 1 Press the + or − button to select [Alarm] Sets a keyword from the preset template. setting, and then press the `OK button. [Off]: Train Plane Disables this function. [1] to [3]: Work Interview Select the alarm sound for the alarm Business trip...

  • Page 100: Editing The Schedule

    Schedule settings [Audio Diary] 4 Press the + or − button to select Editing the schedule [Edit], and then press the `OK or The details of scheduled events can be 9 button. 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.

  • Page 101: Deleting A Schedule

    Schedule settings [Audio Diary] 4 Press the + or − button to select Deleting a schedule [Delete], and then press the `OK Delete the contents of a scheduled event. or 9 button. 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.

  • Page 102: Formatting The Schedule

    Schedule settings [Audio Diary] 4 Press the + or − button to select Formatting the schedule [Format], and then press the `OK Register to remove all the contents of or 9 button. schedule to initialize. 1 From the [Home] menu display select [F Audio Diary], and then press the `OK or 9 button. 5 Press the + button to select [Start], and then press the `OK button. 2 In the calendar display, press the F (MENU) button. • [Format Done] appears when formatting ends. 3 Select [F Audio DiaryMenu], and then press the `OK or 9 button.

  • Page 103: Viewing Images (For Dm-5)

    Viewing images (For DM-5) 3 Press the + or − button to select This recorder can connect to a digital camera and import images. [microSD] or [USB], and then press the `OK or 9 button to set (complete) the media you want to To see a list of recommended import. external devices (digital cameras) that can connect to this recorder, please visit our web site. Importing images 1 From the [Home] menu display, select [E Picture], and then press the `OK or 9 button. • JPEG image files located in the DCIM folder can be imported.

  • Page 104: Viewing Images

    Viewing images (For DM-5) 4 Select [IMAGE] folder, and then Viewing images press the `OK or 9 button. 1 From the [Home] menu display, select [E Picture], and then press the `OK or 9 button. • Dates on which images were taken are displayed as a list. 5 Press the + or − button to select 2 Press the + or − button to select a date images were taken, and [Browse], and then press the `OK then press the `OK or 9 or 9 button. button. 3 Press the + or − button to select 6 Press the + or − button to select...

  • Page 105: Erasing A Images

    Viewing images (For DM-5) 7 Press the 9 or 0 button to Erasing a images move to the next image file. 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 Press the + or − button to select [Built-in], [microSD] or [USB], and then press the `OK or 9 button.
  • Page 106 Viewing images (For DM-5) 4 Select [IMAGE] folder, and then 7 Press the + or − button to select press the `OK or 9 button. [File Erase], and then press the `OK or 9 button. • Dates on which images were taken are displayed as a list. 8 Press the + button to select [Start], and then press the `OK button. 5 Press the + or − button to select a date images were taken, and • The display changes to [Erase!] and erasing will start. [Erase Done] is then press the `OK or 9 displayed when the file is erased.

  • Page 107: Using Voice Recognition (For Dm-5)

    Using voice recognition (For DM-5) This recorder is equipped with a voice Say a “Keyword” that is in recognition function. This function allows the template. complicated key inputs such as date and Example: When setting [Timer Rec] “Conference”. time settings, keyword entry, and folder Using voice name changes to be performed by voice.

  • Page 108: Using Voice Commands

    Using voice recognition (For DM-5) 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.

  • Page 109: Using The Olympus Sonority

    Read-only by (☞ P.141). the operating system of the PC. • If an upgrade (Option) to the “Olympus • As the noise may cause adverse effects on Sonority Plus” is executed or a Music electronics devices nearby the recorder,...

  • Page 110: Operating Environment

    • Any failure on a self-modified PC will not be covered under the operational warranty. Macintosh: • Some functions in "Olympus Sonority" require QuickTime 7.2 and above. The latest version of QuickTime can be obtained from the MacOS Software Update.

  • Page 111: Connecting To Your Pc

    Connecting to your PC Connecting to your PC Windows Macintosh • [Remote (Storage)] is displayed 1 Turn the recorder’s power ON. on recorder if the USB cable is connected. 2 Connect the USB connection • When the recorder is using the USB cable to the USB port of the PC. connection setting, it will not be connected to the PC when [AC] is selected.

  • Page 112: Disconnecting From Your Pc

    Connecting to your PC Disconnecting from your PC 2 Confirm that the recorder LED Windows indicator light is gone before 1 Click [ ] on the task bar disconnecting the USB cable. located at the lower-right corner • The LED indicator light will light up of the screen. Click [Safely (orange) in case of charging, however remove USB Mass Storage Device]. you can still disconnect the USB cable •...

  • Page 113: Functions Available In The Olympus Sonority

    When changing the folder name using an OS in a language not supported by the main device, the words may sometimes be garbled. Editing file comments It is possible to add comments to the files downloaded from the recorder by using the “Olympus Sonority”. Changing the file format to other format* The current saved file format can be changed to other formats.
  • Page 114 • Import DAISY content from the Internet to a computer.** ➥ Please see “About DAISY (For DM-5)” (☞ P.132) for details. * Changing to a MP3 format upgrade to the “Olympus Sonority Plus” is necessary (☞ P.136). ** DAISY 2.0/2.02 content is supported (☞ P. 132).

  • Page 115: 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 an Administrator.
  • Page 116 4 When the “Olympus Sonority” • To connect the recorder to a PC, refer launch display is displayed, click to “Connecting to Your PC” (☞ P.111), the desired language to select it. to start up the “Olympus Sonority”, refer to “Running Olympus 5 When [Olympus Sonority Setup] Sonority” (☞ P.119). is clicked, the installer opening • After starting up the “Olympus Sonority”, the serial number entry...

  • Page 117: 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 1 Exit “Olympus Sonority”. 1 Exit “Olympus Sonority”. 2 Select [Start] from [Control Panel] 2 Open [Finder] and double-click menu. the [SonorityUninstaller.pkg] in the application folder. 3 Click [Add/Remove programs] in the control panel window.

  • Page 118: Using Online Help

    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 Search by Keyword 1 Once the Online Help display 1 Open Online Help and click the appears, click the Contents tab. [Index] item. • Matching keywords are located...

  • Page 119: Running Olympus Sonority

    Notes • You cannot run more than one “Olympus Sonority” program or multiple copies of the same program simultaneously. • When other applications such as DSS Player, etc. are opened, close these applications first...

  • Page 120: Window Names (Olympus Sonority)

    Window names (Olympus Sonority) Olympus Sonority browse screen This is the main screen of the “Olympus Sonority” (The display screen is the display screen in Windows). 1 Menu Bar 5 Device Tree View The OS standard menu bar. Folders in the connected device will be displayed.
  • Page 121 “Olympus Sonority” Information Display Area Update of the “Olympus Sonority” and confirmation and update of the firmware of the connected recorder can be carried out. Upgrade to the “Olympus Sonority Plus” and registration of Podcast programs can also be carried out.

  • Page 122: Download Voice Files From The Recorder

    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 [Download Folders] and [Download All], refer to Online Help (☞...
  • Page 123 Download voice files from the recorder 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.

  • Page 124: Play A Voice 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) button of the Play Control Bar.

  • Page 125: Using The Waveform Editing Function

    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...

  • Page 126: Upload Voice Files To The Recorder

    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.

  • Page 127: About Podcast

    You can either drag and drop the Podcast Program Icon to retrieve Podcast contents or search and retrieve it by registering the content address. This function is not supported in Macintosh. Use iTunes, etc. to retrieve Podcast contents. 1 Start Olympus Sonority. Drag and drop the 2 Open a web browser and go to a icon to the Podcast Podcasting site.

  • Page 128: Update A Program

    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).

  • Page 129: Download The Content

    About Podcast 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 Podcast tab. Please see the Online Help for details (☞ P.118) . If you want to download manually, the content can be downloaded with the procedure described below.

  • Page 130: Transfer Content To The Recorder

    About Podcast 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 [Podcast] tab displayed on the Option dialog box.

  • Page 131: Program Guide Functions

    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.

  • Page 132: About Daisy (For Dm-5)

    There are children and students studying with multimedia DAISY as learning materials. How do you play multimedia DAISY? After installing the “Olympus Sonority” software supplied with this recorder onto a computer (☞ P.115), select the [DAISY tray] folder from the browser window, and then press the play button to experience multimedia DAISY.

  • Page 133: Importing Contents

    About DAISY (For DM-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 on the desktop of the computer.

  • Page 134: Playing Contents

    About DAISY (For DM-5) Playing contents 1 Click [DAISY tray]. • A list of DAISY books registered in “Olympus Sonority” is displayed. 2 From the list, click the title you wish to play. • A file import window is displayed. 3 From the playback control bar, click [ ] (Play) to play the DAISY content. • The DAISY content starts playing.

  • Page 135: Transfer Content To The Recorder

    [ ] indicating a completed transfer. • Bookmarks for DAISY books set in “Olympus Sonority” can also be used on the recorder. Note • NEVER disconnect the USB while the LED indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will...

  • Page 136: Upgrade Function

    In addition, when [Version Information] effect editing. To add a Music Editing Plug- in the [Help] Menu is selected, the upgrade in, you will need to upgrade the “Olympus key registered in “Olympus Sonority Plus” Sonority Plus”. will be displayed. The Music Editing Plug-in...

  • Page 137: Functions Available In The Olympus Sonority Plus

    Functions available in the Olympus Sonority Plus Besides the usual functions, the “Olympus Sonority Plus” also includes various functions to edit music files. For information on operating procedures and detailed settings, please refer to the Online Help (☞ P.118). MP3 editing MP3 file and tag editing and writing function.

  • Page 138: About Windows Media Player

    About Windows Media Player Using Windows Media Player Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over the Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder. It supports WAV, MP3, and WMA format music files. By using Windows Media Player, music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped (☞...

  • Page 139: Copying Music From Cd

    Using Windows Media Player Copying music from CD Windows Media Player 12 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 file that you want to copy. 4 Click [Start Rip]. • Files copied to a PC are stored in WMA format.
  • Page 140 Using Windows Media Player Windows Media Player 11 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 Player 10 as necessary. • If Internet connectivity is available, CD information is searched. 3 Put a check mark on the music file that you want to copy.

  • Page 141: Transferring Music File To The Recorder

    Using Windows Media Player Transferring music file to the recorder You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder. For how to copy the music files from the CD to your PC, please see “Copying music from CD” (☞ P.139). Windows Media Player 12 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start Windows Media Player.
  • Page 142 Using Windows Media Player 4 Select the desired category from [Library] on the left, and select music files or albums to transfer to the recorder, and Drag & Drop them in [Sync list] on the right. 5 Click [Start sync]. • The file is transferred to the recorder. Note • Refer to the online help of Windows Media Player for details. Windows Media Player 11 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and ,  start Windows Media Player.
  • Page 143 • Refer to the online help of Windows Media Player for details. • To transfer the files by using Windows Media Player 9 or 10, check the Olympus website. • If the music files are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory, the message [Can’t make the system file. Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]...

  • Page 144: Copying Voice File To The Cd

    Using Windows Media Player Copying voice file to the CD You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD. For how to copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC, please see “Download voice files from the recorder”...
  • Page 145 Using Windows Media Player Windows Media Player 11 1 Insert the blank CD-R/RW into , 4 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, and Drag & Drop them in [Burn List] on the right. 4 Click the [Burn] menu again, and select [Audio CD] or [Data CD]. When [Audio CD] is selected: • A file is converted and copied in music CD in order to play it by the audio equipment which can play CD-R/RW.

  • Page 146: Creating A Playlist (For Dm-5)

    Using Windows Media Player Creating a playlist (For DM-5) You can create playlists using Windows Media Player. If you save the playlist to the [Music] folder on this recorder, you can play songs in the desired order. Windows Media Player 12 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start Windows Media Player.
  • Page 147 Using Windows Media Player 4 In the list window, arrange the titles in the order you want to. 5 From the top of the list window, click the [List options] ( ) button. From the menu that displays, select [Save list as]. 6 At the [Save As] display, enter a file name and then select the [MUSIC] folder of the recorder as [Destination]. Click [Save]. 7 Click the [Sync] tab. Drag the saved playlist to the synchronization list window on the right side of the window. 8 Click [Start sync].
  • Page 148 Using Windows Media Player Windows Media Player 11 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start Windows Media Player. 2 While the library window displayed, click [Library] and then [Create playlist]. 3 From the music titles displayed in the library window, click the title you wish to add to the playlist. Next, drag the title to the list window on the right side of the window. 4 Click [Untitled playlist]. From the menu that displays, select [Save Playlist As].
  • Page 149 Using Windows Media Player 5 At the [Save As] display, enter a file name and then select the [MUSIC] folder of the recorder as [Destination]. Click [Save]. 6 Click the [Sync] tab. Drag the saved playlist to the synchronization list window on the right side of the window. 7 Click [Start Sync]. Notes • Songs in the built-in memory of the recorder and songs on external memory cannot be mixed in the same playlist.

  • Page 150: About Itunes

    About iTunes Using iTunes 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. By using iTunes, music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped) (☞ P.151). Window names 4 5 67 1 Features taskbar...

  • Page 151: Copying Music From Cd

    Using iTunes 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 compatible with music files in the MP3 and WAV formats (☞ P.48). [Import Using]: Set the file format for copying music file from a CD.

  • Page 152: Transferring Music File To The Recorder

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

  • Page 153: Copying Voice File To The Cd

    Using iTunes 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”...

  • Page 154: Other Features

    Other features Playing songs in a particular order 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.
  • Page 155 Playing songs in a particular order 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. Folder name File name • The file names in the playlist are entered in the following manner: Drive letter (F:):\Folder name\File When there are layers of name.
  • Page 156 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 music file to the recorder” (☞ P.141). •...

  • Page 157: About Audio Books

    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 train, doing housework and jogging. Transfer content to the recorder 1 Connecting the recorder to your PC (☞ P.111).

  • Page 158: About Text Speech (For Dm-5)

    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.

  • Page 159: Loading Audible Content

    (France) http://www.audible.de (Germany) 2 Start up the downloaded executable file. • The AudibleManager Setup screen will be displayed. Select the name of the device in use (OLYMPUS DM-5/3) and click the [Install] button. 3 When the [AudibleManager License Agreement] is displayed, click the [I Accept] button. 4 Installation starts. • Wait until process has been completed.

  • Page 160: Adding Device To Audiblemanager

    1 Select [Add New Device] in the [Devices] menu. 2 When the dialog box displays, verify the internet connection and click the [Yes] button. 3 When the dialog box is displayed, check the name of the device in use (DM-5/3) and click the [OK] button. 4 Installation starts. • Wait until the process has been completed. Once the installation has been completed, AudibleManager restarts. Verify that the device in use has been added to the [Mobile Devices] menu.

  • Page 161: Transferring Audible Content

    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 stored in the [Library] displays on the right side. 3 Select the content to be transferred to the recorder and click the [Add to Device] button.

  • Page 162: Enjoy Audible Content With The Recorder

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

  • Page 163: Playback Position And Section

    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 164: Operating Recorder In Audible Mode

    Enjoy Audible content with the recorder Operating recorder in Audible mode The operating method on the recorder is different in the Audible mode when the [Audible] folder or Audible file is selected, then while in the Normal mode. Forwarding Rewinding Press and hold the 9 button while the Press and hold the 0 button while the recorder is stopped.
  • Page 165 Enjoy Audible content with the recorder File Skip and Section Skip Press the 9 button while the recorder is stopped. ➥ The recorder skips to a playback position or the starting position of a section, whichever is closer in the file, and stops.

  • Page 166: Using As External Memory Of The 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 to your PC, you can download data from the memory to your PC and upload data stored on your PC to the memory.

  • Page 167: Other Information

    [Memory Error] Error in the memory. Error in the memory. purchased the recorder or an Olympus service station for repair (☞ P.174). Remove the microSD card microSD card is not [Card Error] Error in the memory.

  • Page 168: Troubleshooting

    Alarm message list/Troubleshooting Message Meaning Explanation Action Please select a file then [Please Select The Unselected File File is not selected. carry out the operation File] (☞ P.53 to P.59). [Same folder. Can't be File cannot be moved Attempting to move (copy) Please select another moved(copied).] (copied).
  • Page 169 Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action When recording while an external The connected external microphone monaural microphone is connected, is monaural. sound will only be recorded by the Voice files are not L-channel. recorded in stereo [Rec Mode] is set to a monaural Set [Rec Mode] to the stereo recording mode.

  • Page 170: Accessories (Optional)

    Accessories (optional) Accessories exclusive to the Olympus IC recorder can be purchased directly from Online Shop on our company’s website. Sales of accessories are different according to the country. s USB connecting AC adapter: A514 s Connecting cord: KA333 DC5V AC adapter for USB connection Connecting cord which has stereo mini-plugs (ø3.5) with resistance at both...

  • Page 171: Specifications

    113.6 mm × 45.6 mm 15.2 mm 4 Built-in stereo microphone (without protrusions) (During recording mode): 4 Weight: DM-5: 70 Hz to 20 kHz 98 g (including battery) DM-3: 70 Hz to 20 kHz 4 Operating temperature: • However, when recording by the MP3 format or the WMA format, the upper limit 0°C - 42°C...
  • Page 172 Specifications Guide to recording times 4 Linear PCM format: Built-in Built-in microSD card Recording memory memory mode 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB (4 GB)(DM-3) (8 GB)(DM-5) 48 kHz 5h.15min. 11h.05min. 1h.15min. 2h.45min. 5h.30min. 44.1 kHz 5h.45min. 12h.05min. 1h.20min. 4 MP3 format: Built-in Built-in microSD card Recording memory memory mode...
  • Page 173 22h. Notes • The above values are strictly rough guides. • Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of battery used and the conditions of use. Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

  • Page 174: Technical Assistance And Support

    Technical assistance and support The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only. s Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 s User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada distec@olympus.com s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number: 00800 67 10 83 00 available for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg,...
  • Page 175 OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP. Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan. Tel. +81 (0)3-3340-2111 http://www.olympus.com OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. Tel. 1-888-553-4448 http://www.olympusamerica.com OLYMPUS EUROPA HOLDING GMBH (Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. +49 (0)40-237730 (Letters) Postfach 10 49 08.

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