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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
DM-7
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 Recording from another connected device ........39 Recorder ....................4 Recording audio from another device with this recorder....39 Display ....................5 Recording audio from this recorder with another device....39 Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene] ........40 1 Getting started Changing the recording scene ............40 Setup ..................11...
  • Page 3 Setting the LED indicator light [LED] ..........80 Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC ........111 Turning beeping sound ON/OFF [Beep] ..........80 Functions available in Olympus Sonority ........113 Changing the display language [Language]........81 Setting the voice guidance [Voice Guide] ...........81 Installing software ..............115 Selecting the speaker output [Speaker] ..........81...

  • 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/VOICE 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.82) ]: Fast forward (☞ P.44) ]: Fast rewind (☞ P.45) [ ]: Internal memory ]: Fast playback (☞ P.47) [ ]: SD card ]: Slow 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.82) ]: Fast rewind (☞ P.45) ]: Fast playback (☞ P.47) [ ]: Internal memory ]: Slow playback (☞ P.47) [ ]: SD card # Playback speed (☞...
  • Page 8 Names of parts Display 4 [DAISY] mode Text display Full text display Book detail display & & & 1 Recording media (☞ P.82) 0 Playback speed (☞ P.47) ! Index (Temp) mark (☞ P.53) [ ]: Internal memory @ Text display, Book detail display [ ]: SD card 2 Speaker (☞...
  • Page 9 Names of parts Display 4 [Text Speech] mode File details display Text display 1 Recording media (☞ P.82) 0 Playback speed (☞ P.47) ! File details display, Text display [ ]: Internal memory @ Indicator display area (☞ P.10) [ ]: SD card 2 Speaker (☞...
  • Page 10 Names of parts Display 4 [Scheduler] mode Meanings of indicators shown in indicator display area (same for all modes) Calendar Screen [ ]: Rec Level [ ]: Low Cut Filter 1234 ]: Zoom Mic ]: Noise Cancel ]: Voice Balancer ][ ][ ]: Playback range ]: Repeat...

  • Page 11: 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 12: 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 13: 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 14: 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 15 • 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 16: Turn The Power On

    Setup Turn the power ON Setting the date/time While the voice recorder is turned The voice recognition function can off, slide the POWER/HOLD switch be used in this setting (☞ P.31). in the direction of the arrow. Press the 9 or 0 button to select the item to set.

  • Page 17: Setting The Voice Guidance

    Setup Setting the voice guidance • If you press the `OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will save This feature gives voice announcements of the items that were set to that point. recorder operating conditions. • You can change the clock display format.

  • Page 18: Batteries

    Batteries • Always dispose rechargeable batteries Rechargeable batteries in the legally prescribed manner. Before Read the information below carefully when disposing rechargeable batteries that using a lithium-ion rechargeable battery are not fully discharged, take steps to (Li-50B). prevent shorting such as insulating their terminals with tape.
  • Page 19 Batteries For customers in Germany: Olympus has an agreement with the GRS (Joint Battery Disposal Association) in Germany to ensure environmentally-friendly battery disposal. Battery indicator As the battery loses its remaining charge, the battery indicator on the display changes as follows: •...

  • Page 20: 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 21: 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 22 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 23: 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 24: 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 25: [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. The voice recognition function can be used in this setting (☞...
  • Page 26 The mode changes to [DAISY] mode and In this mode, text files transferred to the DAISY contents transferred to the recorder recorder are converted into audio files and from Olympus Sonority or CDs can be played can be played back (☞ P.42). back (☞ P.42, P.119).

  • Page 27: 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.77). Folders for voice recordings Folders for music playback Sound files recorded by the voice recorder...

  • Page 28: Folders For Daisy Playback

    Folder for Text speech playback When DAISY contents are transferred to the Text files transferred to the [Text Speech] recorder from Olympus Sonority or CDs, (TEXT) folder of the recorder from a PC can folders are created automatically for them...

  • Page 29: Folder For Text Speech Playback

    Folders Folder for Text speech playback When transferring a text file (html, doc, docx, pdf ) to the recorder from a PC, the following file is automatically created with a different name in the same folder. Example: When "job report_001.html" is transferred to the recorder job report _ 001 _ main .txt job report _ 001 _ all .txt...

  • Page 30: 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.27) 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 31: Using Voice Recognition

    Using Voice Recognition This recorder is equipped with a voice recognition function. This function allows you to perform actions, such as making the date and time settings and changing folder names, automatically just by speaking into the built-in microphone and without any complicated key input. While the recorder is in stop mode, you can also switch to each mode or access a setting item in a menu using voice recognition.

  • Page 32: Entering The Time And Date

    Using Voice Recognition Example: When setting the time in When you want [Rec Level] [Timer Rec] or [Alarm], say the time you want to set. [Menu] [Timer Rec] Example: (☞ P.66) (☞ P.89) Recording Level When the start time is 10:30 [Alarm] Setting (☞...
  • Page 33 Using Voice Recognition • The recognition rate may be affected by the pronunciation or tone of the speaker. Speak clearly and slowly. NOTE • Voice recognition functions cannot be used while the recorder is in playback mode or recording mode. Operate while the recorder is in stop mode.

  • Page 34: 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 35 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 36: 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 37: 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 38: 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 39: 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 40: 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 41 Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene] NOTE Preregistered [Rec Scene] settings • When record scene is selected, you [Lecture]: cannot change record-related menu settings. To use those functions, set the [Rec Level] [High] [Rec Scene] setting to [Off]. [Rec Mode] [MP3 128 kbps] [Zoom Mic] [+6]...

  • Page 42: Playback

    Playback Playback In addition to files recorded with the voice recorder, you can also play files in WAV, MP3, and WMA format, DAISY content and text files transferred from a PC. Basic playback procedure Press the `OK button to start Select the file to play from the folder containing it (☞ P.30).
  • Page 43 Playback Press the STOP( 4) button to stop Playback settings playback. You can select various file playback methods • [ ] appears in the display. tailored to different applications and tastes. • The file being played stops right away. The resume function automatically Only plays voice [Voice Playback]* stores the playback stop position in...

  • Page 44: Playback Through The Earphones

    Playback Playback through the earphones Fast-forwarding You can connect the earphones to the voice recorder’s EAR jack and listen to playback through them. Connect the earphones to the voice recorder’s EAR jack. Fast-forwarding is not available for DAISY contents and text files. To EAR jack Fast-forwarding while the voice recorder is in stop mode...

  • Page 45: Rewinding

    Playback Rewinding Skipping to the beginning of a file Rewinding is not available for DAISY contents Skipping to the beginning of the and text files. next file Rewinding while the voice recorder is Press the 9 button while the in stop mode voice recorder is in stop mode, or during playback.
  • Page 46 Playback NOTE Music files • If an index mark or temp mark If a music file transferred to the voice recorder is reached when skipping to the is unplayable, check that its sampling rate, beginning of a file during playback, bit count and bit rate values are within the playback starts from the position of the supported ranges.

  • Page 47: 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 48: 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 49 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 50 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 51: Using The Bookmark Function

    Using the Bookmark Function The recorder has a bookmark function that automatically stores the last position it was stopped for each file. Storing the position in the file when it was stopped Press the STOP( 4) button to stop Select a file to play back from the folder.

  • Page 52: Skipping To The Beginning Of A File

    Using the Bookmark Function Skipping to the beginning of a file NOTE • If an index mark is reached when skipping to the beginning of a file during playback, playback starts from the position of the mark. When skipping to the beginning of a file while the voice recorder is in stop mode, the mark is ignored (☞ P.53).

  • Page 53: 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 54: 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. Press the 2, 3, 9 or 0 Press the HOME button to display the [Home] screen.
  • Page 55 Calendar Search function Using the Calendar Search function to search for a file Press the 2 or 3 button to select the desired file. Press the `OK button to start playback. NOTE • You can only search for files saved in the folder for voice recordings ([&] to [*]).

  • Page 56: 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 57: 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.30). You can only partially erase PCM format files recorded using this In the folder display screen, press recorder.
  • Page 58 Erasing files/folders Partially erasing files Press the ERASE button again at NOTE the position where you wish to • Files cannot be restored after being end partial erase. erased, so please check carefully before erasing a file. • In [Text Speech] mode, if you erase the text file generated during the file transfer, the original file (html, doc, docx, pdf ) will also be removed.
  • Page 59 Erasing files/folders Partially erasing files • Before erasing a file or folder, charge or replace the battery to ensure it will not run out before the process has finished. Erasing processes can take over 10 seconds to complete. To prevent the risk of damage to data, never attempt to perform any of the following processes before an erasing process...

  • Page 60: 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 61: 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 62: 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 63: Playing Voice As An Alarm

    Playing voice as an alarm Setting the starting time to play back the voice memo You can use the alarm function to play back a registered voice memo at a specified 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 64 Playing voice as an alarm Setting the starting time to play back the voice memo 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set the NOTE execution time. • Alarm playback does not operate if Press the F3 (GO) button to the recorder is operated at the set complete the setting.

  • Page 65: 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.62). Press the ERASE button. Press the 2 button to select [Start].

  • Page 66: 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. The voice recognition function can be used in this setting (☞...
  • Page 67 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 68: 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 69: 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 70: 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 71: 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 72: Changing The Folder Name [Folder Name]

    Recording menu [Rec Menu] Changing the folder name Template list [Folder Name] Folder A Folder B Folder C Folder D Folder E Train Plane Work Interview Business Conference You can change the name [Folder A] to trip [Folder E] for voice recording. Lecture Class Reminder...

  • Page 73: 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 74: 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 75: 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 76: 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 77: File Menu [File Menu]

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

  • Page 78: 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 79: Erasing The Content Folder [Erase App Data]

    File menu [File Menu] Erasing the content folder [Erase app data] Use the smartphone application (☞ P.106) 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 80: 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 81: 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 82: 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 83: 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 84: 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 85: 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 time, You can display voice recorder information displays the QR code that is generated from a menu screen.
  • Page 86 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 87: Book Menu [Book Menu]

    Book menu [Book Menu] [Bookmark]: Skipping in hierarchical units Indicates a location where an index mark (bookmark) is set. [Skip Mode] * Choose from skip levels [Level 1] to [Level 6] when you select [Section]. DAISY contents are divided in units of chapters, sections, paragraphs and pages, NOTE and it is possible to jump quickly from one...

  • Page 88: Setting The Scope To Be Read Aloud [Html Tts Setting]

    Book menu [Book Menu] NOTE Importing DAISY contents • If the setting for [Voice Guide] [DAISY Import] (☞ P.99) is [On], [Text Language] will be set using the same settings as The recorder can be connected to CD drives [Language] (☞ P.81). using the built-in USB connector to directly •...

  • Page 89: 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 90 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 91 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 92: 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 93 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 94: 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 95 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 96 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.77) 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 97: 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 98 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 99: 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 100 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 101: 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 102 Formatting a recording media [Format] Formatting a recording media [Format] • Even when formatting or erasing NOTE (☞ P.56) 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 103: 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 104 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 105 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 106: 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 107 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.79).

  • Page 108: 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.120).
  • Page 109 Drive: CD or CD-R, CD-RW, DVD 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 110: 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 111: 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 112 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 113: 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 114 Dividing a file You can divide a specified voice file into two files. Using Olympus Sonority to load content Contents for DAISY2.0/2.02 can be imported. * To write files in MP3 format, you need to upgrade to Olympus Sonority Plus (☞ P.120).

  • 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 Administrator.
  • Page 116 [Finder]. “Connecting the voice recorder to a PC” (☞ P.110) for the procedure. Double-click [Setup] in the root • After starting up the “Olympus of the CD. Sonority”, the serial number entry dialog box will appear. Enter the serial • The “Olympus Sonority” launch screen number listed on the separate sheet.

  • 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 Exit “Olympus Sonority”. Exit “Olympus Sonority”. Select [Start] from the [Control Open [Finder]. Panel] menu. Double-click the Click [Add/Remove programs].

  • Page 118: 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 119: About Daisy

    How do you play multimedia DAISY? Install the Olympus Sonority provided with this recorder (☞ P.115), select the [DAISY] folder from the browser window and press play to experience multimedia DAISY. During playback, you can skip text and headings, as well as quickly jump to a section by clicking on any sentence. If a bookmark is set in advance, it is also possible to resume playback from that position at any time.

  • Page 120: 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 121 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 122: 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 123: 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.110).

  • Page 124: Other Information

    Folder full (999) have been saved in the Erase unneeded files (☞ P.56). 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 125 Alarm message list Message Meaning Action required Format the memory again Format error A formatting problem occurred. (☞ P.101). 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 126: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Solution The battery is not inserted Check the orientation of the battery properly. (☞ P.12). The display is blank. The remaining battery power Charge the battery (☞ P.13, P.18). is low. The power is OFF. Turn the power ON (☞ P.16). The remaining battery power Charge the battery (☞ P.13, P.18).
  • Page 127 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 128 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.72). through the recording Monitor]. monitor The maximum number of marks Erase unneeded marks (☞ P.53). (99) has been reached. Unable to write index You must unlock the file before you can The file is locked.

  • Page 129: 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 130: 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 131 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.

  • Page 132: 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 133 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 134 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 135 Copyright and trademark information PCRE LICENCE: PCRE is a library of functions to support regular expressions whose syntax and semantics are as close as possible to those of the Perl 5 language. Release 5 of PCRE is distributed under the terms of the "BSD" licence, as specified below. The documentation for PCRE, supplied in the "doc"...
  • Page 136 Copyright and trademark information (1) This product is equipped with the NetFront Browser developed by ACCESS Co. Ltd. (for HTML only). (2) ACCESS, the ACCESS logo and NetFront are trademarks or registered trademarks of ACCESS Co. Ltd. in Japan, the United States and/or other countries. (3) ©2013 ACCESS CO., LTD.

  • Page 137: 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 138 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 139 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 140 Safety precautions f CAUTION • If the voice recorder becomes wet or damp, wipe off the moisture right away s Do not throw the battery around, with a dry cloth. Contact with salt water or subject it to strong shocks. should be particularly avoided.

  • Page 141: 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 142 • Making a backup of important recorded information and saving it on a PC’s hard disk or other recording media is recommended. • Note that Olympus will assume no liability for damages or lost earnings resulting from recorded data damage or loss, regardless of the nature or cause thereof.

  • Page 143: Specifications

    Specifications 4 Maximum working output General items 150 mW (8Ω speaker) 4 Recording formats 4 Maximum headphone output â 150 mV (conforms to EN 50332-2) Linear PCM (pulse-code modulation) format 4 Wide band characteristic MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) format headphone output WMA (Windows Media Audio) format 75 mV â...
  • Page 144 Specifications 4 Security Frequency response WPA2-PSK (AES/TKIP) 4 When recording from MIC jack 4 Speaker Linear PCM format Built-in ø20 mm round dynamic speaker 4 MIC jack 48.0 kHz/16 bits 40 Hz to 23 kHz ø3.5 mm impedance 2.2kΩ 44.1 kHz/16 bits 40 Hz to 21 kHz 4 EAR jack ø3.5 mm impedance 8Ω...
  • Page 145 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 146 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 147 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 148 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 149 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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