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Olympus DM-520 Detailed Instructions

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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
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 Keep the instructions handy for future reference. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use. Register your product on www.olympus-consumer.com/register and get additional benefits from Olympus!
  • 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 Safe and Proper Usage Getting Started About Recording About Playback Menu Setting Using the Recorder on Your PC Managing Files on Your PC Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder Other Information P.8 P. P.44 P.7 P.85 P.94 P.10...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Setting an index mark or a temp mark ... 38 How to begin segment repeat playback ... 40 Erasing ... 42 Partially erase a file (For DM-520) ... 43 4 Menu Setting Menu setting method ... 44 + File Menu ... 46 , Rec Menu ...
  • Page 5 Upload Voice Files to the Recorder ... 89 Copying Voice Guide Data ... 90 USB Microphone/USB Speaker ... 91 Upgrade Function ... 92 Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority Plus ... 93 Functions Available with the Music Editing Plug-in ... 93 7 Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder ...

  • Page 6: Safe And Proper Usage

    • Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart). • Keep the unit out of the reach of children. <Warning regarding data loss> Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction, or during repair work. It is recommended to back up and save important content to other media such as a computer hard disk. 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 reasons is excluded from the Olympus’s liability. Batteries f Danger: • Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated, short- circuited or disassembled. • Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc. f Warning: • Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly onto a battery or modify it.
  • Page 7 • If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor: 1 remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service. • Do not expose the batteries to water. Do not allow water to contact the terminals. • Do not remove or damage the batteries insulating sheet. Safe and proper usage • Do not use the batteries if you...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    PC (☞ P.32). s Supports high capacity recording media. Besides the 4GB (DM-520) or 2GB (DM-420) built-in memory, you can also record onto a commercially-available microSD card (☞ P. 22). Check the OLYMPUS website regarding microSD cards which are conf irmed operation with this recorder. s You can playback WAV, WMA, and MP3 format files transferred from a computer in addition to files recorded by the device itself. You can be enjoyed as a music player at any time.
  • Page 9 USB speaker (☞ P. 91). Main features s The “Olympus Sonority” can be upgraded to a “Olympus Sonority Plus”, which is equipped with a enhanced functionality (Option) (☞ P. 92). In addition to the “Olympus Sonority” functions, editing of MP3 files and creation of music CDs can be performed. s This recorder is compatible with USB 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to a computer. s It has a USB charging function (☞ P.15, P.16).

  • Page 10: Identification Of Parts

    Identification of parts & 1 MIC (Microphone) jack 2 Record indicator light 3 REC s (Record) button 4 STOP 4 button 5 PLAY ` button 6 Strap hole 7 Built-in stereo microphone 8 Display (LCD panel) 9 + button 0 F/SCENE button ! 9 button @ LIST button # – button $ ERASE button % 0 button ^ OK/MENU button & F1/PODCAST button * Built-in speaker ( EAR (Earphone) jack ) REMOTE jack Connect the receiver of the exclusive remote control set (optional). The recorder's recording and stop functions can be operated through the remote control.

  • Page 11: Display (Lcd Panel) [Recorder] Mode Display Screen

    Display (LCD panel) [Recorder] Mode Display Screen Folder list display 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current folder name 3 Recorder status indicator/ Battery indicator 4 Folder name 5 Function guide indicator File list display 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current folder name 3 Recorder status indicator/ Battery indicator 4 File name 5 Function guide indicator Identification of parts File display 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current file name 3 Recorder status indicator/ Battery indicator [`]Play indicator [s]Record indicator ]Pause indicator ]Stop indicator [1]F. Play indicator ]S. Play indicator 4 Folder indicator/ Recording mode indicator/ [ ] Timer indicator...

  • Page 12: Display (Lcd Panel) [Music] [Podcast] [Audible] Mode Display Screen

    7 File Lock indicator 8 Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder 9 Elapsed recording time/ Elapsed playback time 0 Remaining recording time/ File length ! Recording date and time/ Level meter @ Function guide indicator Display (LCD panel) [Music] [Podcast] [Audible] Mode Display Screen List display 1 When there are files and folders in the folder 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current folder name 3 Recorder status indicator/ Battery indicator 4 Folder name/ File name 5 Function guide indicator Identification of parts List display 2 When there are only files in the folder 1 Recording media indicator...
  • Page 13 Identification of parts 9 Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder 0 Playback position bar indicator ! File length @ Icon display ] File format ] E UPHONY indicator ] Playback mode indicator...

  • Page 14: Power Supply

    Power supply Inserting batteries This recorder can be used with either Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries or AAA Alkaline Batteries. 1 Slide the battery cover open while lightly pressing the battery cover release button. 2 Insert battery, observing the correct = and - polarities. • When charging the recorder, be sure to use the supplied specified Ni-MH rechargeable (BR401) batteries. •...

  • Page 15: Charging By Connecting To A Computer Via Usb

    Notes • Manganese batteries may not be used in this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended. • Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is in use may corrupt the file.

  • Page 16: Connect To The Usb Connecting Ac Adapter (Optional) To Charge

    Connect to the USB connecting AC adapter (optional) to charge It can be charged by connecting to the USB connecting AC adapter (A514) (optional). Before connecting the AC adapter, switch the USB Connection setting to [AC Adapter] (☞ P.69). 1 Plug the AC Adapter into a socket for domestic power.
  • Page 17 Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries Read the following descriptions carefully when you use the Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. Discharging: The rechargeable batteries self-discharge while this is not in use. Be sure to charge them regularly before use. Operating temperature: The rechargeable batteries are chemical products.

  • Page 18: Turning On/Off The Power

    Turning on/off the power When the recorder is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to a minimum. Even if the power is turned off, existing data, mode settings, and clock settings will be maintained. Turning on the power While the recorder’s power is off, slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow.

  • Page 19: Hold

    HOLD If you bring the POWER/HOLD switch to the HOLD position, the current conditions will be preserved, and all buttons and switches will be disabled.This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket. Also, you can stop to prevent accident during recording.

  • Page 20: Setting Time And Date [Time & Date]

    Setting time and date [Time & Date] If you set the time and date beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file. Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management. When you use this recorder for the first time after purchasing, or when you switch it on after removing the batteries for more than 15 minutes when exchanging batteries, etc, the...

  • Page 21: Changing The Time And Date

    Notes • If you press the OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to that point. • After setup, a message will sound saying that If the guidance is not required, select [Off], and the screen goes into [Voice Guide] (☞...

  • Page 22: Inserting And Ejecting A Microsd Card

    Inserting and Ejecting a microSD card 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 23: 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 24: Notes On The Folders

    File Folder E 1 User ID: The user ID name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder. The user ID can be changed in the Olympus Sonority. 2 File number: A serial number automatically assigned by a Digital Voice Recorder. 3 Extension: These are the file name extensions for the recording format when recording with this device.

  • Page 25: About The Folder For Music Playback

    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. Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged in preferential order and replayed (☞...

  • Page 26: About The Folder For Podcast Contents

    A [Podcast] folder, for saving files distributed (☞ P.107) by Podcast, is prepared in advance inside the [Home] folder. Programs (files) transmitted from the "Olympus Sonority" can be played. With the recorder stopped, pressing the [Podcast] button for one second or longer will open the [Podcast] folder under the [Home] folder.

  • Page 27: Selecting The Folders And Files

    Selecting the folders and files Change folders while the operation is playing back or stopped. For information on the layered structure of the folders, see the section entitled “Notes on the folders” (☞ P.24 to P.26). Operation of the folders for voice recordings: Home folder Folder list display list display Operation of the folders for music playbacks/Content playbacks: Home folder Folder list display list display (First layer) Moving through the levels...

  • Page 28: About Recording

    About Recording Recording Before starting recording, select a voice recording folder between [&] to [*] in the [Recorder] folder. These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, Folder [&] might be used to store private information, while Folder ['] might be dedicated to holding business information.
  • Page 29 • When [Folder Full] appears, the recorder will not be able to record anymore. Delete any unnecessary files before recording any further (☞ P.42). • Recorder will not be able to record anymore when [Memory Full] appears. Delete any unnecessary files before recording any further (☞...

  • Page 30: Recommended Settings By Recording Condition

    Notes • Recording level cannot be controlled using the volume button. • When using the earphones, do not set the volume too high. Listening at very high volume may lead to hearing loss. • Do not place earphones near a microphone as this may cause feedback.

  • Page 31: Recording From External Microphone Or Other Devices

    Recording from external microphone or other devices The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded. Connect as follows by the device to be used. • Do not plug and unplug devices into the recorder’s jack while it is recording.
  • Page 32 Recording the sound of other devices with this recorder: The sound can be recorded when connecting to the audio output terminal (earphone jack) of the other device, and the MIC jack of the recorder with the connecting cord KA333 (optional) for dubbing. To MIC jack Note...

  • Page 33: About Playback

    About Playback Playback The recorder can playback WAV, MP3 and WMA format files. To playback a file recorded with other machines, you need to transfer (copy) it from a computer. STOP button PLAY button +− button 9 0 button OK button LIST button 1 Select the folder which contains the files to be played back (☞ P.24 to P.27).
  • Page 34 Forwarding While the recorder is during stop mode in the file display, press and hold the 9 button. • [3] will appear on the display. • If you release the 9 button, it will stop. Press the PLAY ` or OK button to start playback from where it was stopped. While the recorder is during playback mode, press and hold the 9 button. • When you release the 9 button the recorder will resume normal playback.
  • Page 35 Playback settings of your [Play Scene] choice can be saved to suit (☞ P.52) different sound qualities and playback methods. You can listen to the first few [Intro Play] seconds of a file by touching (For DM-520) the cursor to a file within a (☞ P.53) folder.

  • Page 36: Bookmark Mode

    About music file In cases where the recorder is unable to playback music files that have been transferred to it, check to make sure that the sampling rate and bit rate are in the range where playback is possible. Combinations of sampling rates and bit rates for music files which the recorder can playback are given below.
  • Page 37 3 Press the STOP 4 or OK button at any point you want to stop the playback. • Stop a file playback at any point. The stop position is memorized as a [Playback Position] in the file. In this status, even if you select an empty file, move to the other folder, or turn the recorder off, the playback starts from the last memorized position when you play the same file.

  • Page 38: Setting An Index Mark Or A Temp Mark

    Index marks cannot be placed on MP3 files or files created on machines other than Olympus IC recorders, but temp marks can be placed instead to temporarily remember desired positions.
  • Page 39 Clearing an index mark or a temp mark: 1 Locate the index or temp mark you want to clear. 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the index or temp mark to erase. 3 While the index or temp number appears for approximately 2 seconds on the display, Press the ERASE button. • The index or temp mark is erased. • Index or temp numbers after the erased index or temp number will automatically move up.

  • Page 40: How To Begin Segment Repeat Playback

    How to begin segment repeat playback This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played. 1 Select a file that has a segment you would like to playback repeatedly (☞ P.24 to P.27). 2 In the File list display, press the + or − button to select the file. • In the File display, press the 9 or 0 button to select a file. 3 Press the PLAY ` or OK button to start playback.
  • Page 41 Cancel the segment repeat playback function Pressing any of the following buttons will release the segment repeat playback. a Press the STOP 4 button Pressing the STOP 4 button will release segment repeat playback and stop playback. b Press the F1 button Pressing the F1 button will release segment repeat playback, and it will return to normal playback mode. c Press the 0 button Pressing the 0 button will release segment repeat playback, and reverse to...

  • Page 42: Erasing

    Erasing A selected file can be erased from a folder. Also, all files in a folder can be erased simultaneously. 1 Select the folder or file you want to erase (☞ P.24 to P.27). 2 In the File list display, press the + or − button to select the file you want to erase. • In the File display, press the 9 or 0 button to select a file. 3 While the recorder is during stop mode, press the ERASE button.

  • Page 43: Partially Erase A File (For Dm-520)

    Partially erase a file (For DM-520) Only a PCM file recorded in the recorder can be partially erased. 1 Play the file you want to partial erase. • Forward a file to the position that shall be erased. If the file is long, use the 9 button to move to the position you want to delete.

  • Page 44: Menu Setting

    Menu Setting Menu setting method Items in menus are categorized by tabs, so select a tab first and move to a desired item to quickly set it. You can set each menu item as follows. 1 While the recorder is recording, playing or stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer.
  • Page 45 7 Press the OK button to complete the setting. • You will be informed that the settings have been established via the screen. • Pressing the F1 or 0 button without pressing the OK button will cancel the settings and return you to the previous screen. 8 Press the F or STOP 4 button to close the menu screen.

  • Page 46: File Menu

    Locks the file and prevents it from being erased. [Off]: Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased. Replace Refer to “Rearranging files [Replace]” (☞ P.56). File Move/Copy (For DM-520) Refer to “Moving/Copying Files [File Move/Copy]” (☞ P.57). File Divide (For DM-520) Refer to “Splitting Files [File Divide]” (☞ P.59). Menu setting method...

  • Page 47: Rec Menu

    (5-10 cm) before recording. Rec Mode The recorder can record in the linear PCM format (For DM-520). High resolution recording at a high sampling rate and high bit rate equivalent or superior to that of a music CD is possible. Moreover, it also supports the MP3 and WMA formats.
  • Page 48 • [OVER] may be displayed even when the indicator of the recording level meter does not reach or is over to the right.If sound distortions do not disappear even after the recording level has been adjusted, change the setting for microphone sensitivity (☞ P.47) and adjust the recording level again .
  • Page 49 2 Press the 9 or 0 button adjust the start/stop actuation level. • The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 different values. • The higher the value, the more sensitive the recorder to sounds. At the highest value, even the faintest sound will activate recording. a Level meter (varies according to the sound volume being recorded) b Start level (moves to the right/left...

  • Page 50: Play Menu

    - Play Menu Noise Cancel If recorded audio is difficult to understand because of noisy surroundings, adjust the Noise Cancel setting level. [High] [Low]: Enables the Noise Cancel function. Noise will be reduced in the file when it’s played back for better sound quality.
  • Page 51 Select the desired playback mode: 1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]. [Repeat]: Sets to repeat playback mode. [Random]: Sets to random playback mode. 2 Select [On] or [Off]. [On]: Sets the playback range to be played back repeatedly or randomly. [Off]: Disables this function. • In [File] mode, when the recorder comes to the end of the last file in the folder, [End] flashes for two seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start...
  • Page 52 Restrictions on double speed playback: Normal operation may not be available depending on the sampling frequency and the bit rate of the file to be played back. In such a case, reduce the speed of the fast playback. • As in normal playback mode, you can stop playback, cue a file, or insert an index mark (☞...

  • Page 53: Lcd/Sound Menu

    [English] [Français] [Español]: Guidance Refer to “Guidance [Voice Guide]” (☞ P.68). Intro Play (For DM-520) You can listen to the first few seconds of a file by touching the cursor to a file within a folder. This feature is convenient when looking for files.

  • Page 54: Device Menu

    You can change the folder names of Folder A to Folder E for audio recording into names preset in the template. You can also change folder names registered in the template with "Olympus Sonority". [Settings]: Sets a folder name from the preset template.
  • Page 55 . LCD/Sound Menu: [Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low] [Contrast] [Level 06] [LED] [On] [Beep] [Volume2] [Language(Lang)] [English] [Voice Guide] [ON/OFF] [On] [Speed] [Speed3] [Volume] [Volume3] [Intro Play] [Off] / Device Menu: [Memory Select] [Built-in Memory] [Power Save] [10minutes] [Folder Name] [Initial setting] [USB Settings] [USB Connect] [PC] [USB Class] [Storage Class] Format Refer to “Formatting the recorder [Format]”...

  • Page 56: Rearranging Files [Replace]

    You can move a file in a folder to change the order of playback. First select the folder (file) for which you want to change the playback order. The song order can be changed by using the provided "Olympus Sonority" software. 1 Select the folder for which you would like to rearrange the song order (☞ P.24 to P.27).

  • Page 57: Moving/Copying Files [File Move/Copy]

    Moving/Copying Files [File Move/Copy] (For DM-520) Files saved in the built-in memory or the microSD card can be moved or copied within the memory. Files can also be moved or copied between memory. STOP button F button +− button 9 0 button OK button...
  • Page 58 When you select [1file]: 1 Press the + or − button to select the file you want to move or copy. 2 Press the OK button to select the file. Proceed to Step 8. When you select [Selected files]: 1 Press the + or − button to select the file you want to move or copy.

  • Page 59: Splitting Files [File Divide] (For Dm-520)

    Splitting Files [File Divide] (For DM-520) PCM files recorded in this recorder can be split. Files with large capacities and long recording times can be split so that they are easier to manage and edit. +− button OK button 1 Select the PCM file you want to...

  • Page 60: Timer Recording [Timer Rec]

    Timer Recording [Timer Rec] Timer recording is the function to execute a recording at a set time. You can program up to three desired settings (Preset 1-3) ([On/Off], [Day], [Time], [Rec Mode], [Folder], and [Mic Sense]). 1 Select [Timer Rec] from the menu in [Rec Menu]. •...
  • Page 61 [Folder] setting: 1 Press the + or – button to select the destination to save to (Memory) (For DM-520) 2 Press the OK or 9 button to move to the [Folder] setting. 3 Press the + or – button to select the destination to save to (Folder).

  • Page 62: Setting The Recording Scene [Rec Scene]

    • If the [Time & Date] is not correct, timer recording cannot be set at the specified time, so make sure the [Time & Date] is correct before setting timer recording. If it is not correct, reset [Time & Date] (☞ P.20). • The recorder will record in the built-in memory [Folder A] when the microSD card is selected as the recording destination and the microSD card is not...
  • Page 63 When [Scene Save] is selected: Besides the [Rec Scene] templates found in the recorder, you can also save the menu settings of a recording you have set to your choice. 1 Press the + or – button to select the [User Setting] you want to save. 2 Press the OK button to complete the settings.

  • Page 64: Alarm Playback Function [Alarm]

    Alarm Playback Function [Alarm] The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre-set time. You can program up to three desired settings (Preset 1-3) ([On/Off], [Day], [Start Time], [Volume], [Alarm Sound] and [Playback File]). 1 Select [Alarm] from the menu in [Play Menu].
  • Page 65 Select [Every Week] and press the OK or 9 button to move to the selection of [Day]. Press the + or – button to select a day of the week. 2 Press the OK button to exit [Day] selection. [Start Time] setting: 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select "Hour"and "Minute"...

  • Page 66: Setting The Playback Scene [Play Scene]

    When the data has been erased by accident, connect to PC and copy the alarm sound data to the recorder by using supplied "Olympus Sonority" (☞ P.90). Menu setting method Setting the Playback scene...
  • Page 67 3 Press the OK or 9 button to move to Settings. When [Scene Select] is selected: 1 Press the + or – button to select the playback scene you want to set. 2 Press the OK button to complete the selection. • After purchase, all the settings from 1 to 5 of [User Setting] are the same (initial settings).

  • Page 68: Guidance [Voice Guide]

    • If the recorder is formatted (☞ P.71), when the data has been erased by accident, connect to PC and copy the guidance data to the recorder by using supplied "Olympus Sonority" (☞ P.90). • Set the starting tune/closing tune at the guidance [Volume] setting. Menu setting method...

  • Page 69: Changing The Usb Class [Usb Settings]

    Changing the USB Class [USB Settings] Besides settings such as [PC], which is using the USB cable provided to connect to the PC to transmit files, etc. and [AC Adapter], which is connecting the USB Connecting AC Adapter (A514) (optional) for charging, the USB class can be switched to suit different usages.
  • Page 70 6 Press the F or STOP 4 button to complete the setting. • When this recorder is connected to the computer for the first time under [Storage Class] or [Composite], the driver will be installed automatically to the computer. The display will show [Remote] when the recorder is connected to the PC.

  • Page 71: Formatting The Recorder [Format]

    Formatting the recorder [Format] 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. +− button OK button 1 Select [Format] from the menu in [Device Menu].
  • Page 72 (☞ P.22). • If the recorder is formatted, when the data has been erased by accident, connect to PC and copy the guidance data to the recorder by using supplied "Olympus Sonority" (☞ P.90).

  • Page 73: Using The Recorder On Your Pc

    WMA or MP3 files on your PC can be transferred and played back on this recorder. • If an upgrade (Option) to the "Olympus Sonority Plus" is executed or a Music Editing Plug-in is added (Option), various additional functions can be utilized (☞...

  • Page 74: 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 75: 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 76: 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 77 [Installer] screen will be displayed. • To connect the recorder to a PC, refer to "Connecting to Your PC" (☞ P.80), to start up the "Olympus Sonority", refer to "Running Olympus Sonority" (☞ P. 82). • After starting up the "Olympus Sonority", the serial number entry dialog box will appear.

  • Page 78: 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 1 Exit "Olympus Sonority". 2 Select [Start] from [Control Panel] menu. 3 Click [Add/Remove programs] in the control panel window. 4 When the installed application list is displayed, select [Olympus Sonority]. 5 Click [Change/Remove]. 6 Confirmation of Deleting the File.

  • Page 79: 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 1 Once the Online Help screen appears, click the Contents tab. 2 Double-click the icon of the desired topic heading. 3 Double-click the icon of the desired topic.

  • Page 80: Connecting To Your Pc

    Connecting to Your PC Connecting to your PC Windows Macintosh 1 Turn the recorder’s power ON. 2 Connect the USB connection cable to the USB port of the PC. 3 Make sure that the recorder is stopped, and then connect the USB cable to the connecting port on the bottom of this recorder. • [Remote (Storage)] is displayed on recorder if the USB cable is connected. • When the recorder is using the USB connection setting, it will not be connected to the PC when [AC Adapter] is selected.

  • Page 81: Disconnecting From Your Pc

    Disconnecting from your PC Windows 1 Click [ ] on the task bar located at the lower-right corner of the screen. Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. • The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used. 2 Confirm that the recorder display lamp is gone before disconnecting the USB cable. Macintosh 1 Move the drive icon for this recorder that is appear on the desktop to the garbage bin by Drag & Drop it. 2 Confirm that the recorder display lamp is gone before disconnecting the USB cable.

  • Page 82: Running Olympus Sonority

    • The information Display Area will ] icon will be appear if the serial number is correct. 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.

  • Page 83: 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 The OS standard menu bar. 2 Tool Bar Tool Bar to be used in the Browse Screen will be displayed.
  • Page 84 "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 85: Managing Files On Your Pc

    Managing Files on Your PC Download Voice Files from the Recorder Windows Macintosh There are 3 download options to transfer voice files from the recorder to the PC: • Download Selected Files • Download Folders • Download All The following is an explanation of [Download Selected Files]. For explanations of [Download Folders] and [Download All], refer to Online Help (☞...
  • Page 86 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 record indicator light on the recorder is flashing. Disconnecting the USB cable when the recorder lamp is flashing will result in data loss or corruption (☞...

  • Page 87: 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 88: 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 the file you want to edit, select [File] { [Edit].

  • Page 89: 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 90: Copying Voice Guide Data

    Copying Voice Guide Data Windows Macintosh If you format the recorder and erase data by mistake, you can copy the voice guide data from "Olympus Sonority" to the recorder. 1 Make sure that the recorder’s voice guide is set to [On]. • If the recorder’s voice guide is set to [Off] the voice guide data cannot be copied.

  • Page 91: Usb Microphone/Usb Speaker

    In addition, it is also possible to operate the "Olympus Sonority" using buttons on the recorder. Audio set up In order to use this recorder as a USB speaker or a USB microphone in the "Olympus...

  • Page 92: Upgrade Function

    "Olympus Sonority Plus", you can purchase a Music Editing Plug-in to enjoy high-quality effect editing. To add a Music Editing Plug- in, you will need to upgrade the "Olympus Sonority Plus". Purchase and Upgrade To purchase "Olympus Sonority Plus" and to upgrade from "Olympus Sonority"...

  • Page 93: 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. 79).

  • Page 94: Importing Content For Listening On The Recorder

    Internet using iTunes or Windows Media Player for playing on the recorder. You can also use "Olympus Sonority" to import and enjoy Podcast content found on the Internet. The recorder is compatible with WMA and MP3 language content. In addition, recorder is compatible with the Audible content of the ACELP and MP3 formats when recorder is in the Audible mode.

  • Page 95: Using 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 96: Window Names

    Window names Windows Media Player 11 1 Features taskbar 2 Seek slider 3 Shuffle button 4 Repeat button 5 Stop button 6 Previous button 7 Play button 8 Next button 9 Mute button 0 Volume slider Using Windows Media Player Windows Media Player 10 1 Features taskbar 2 Quick Access Panel button 3 Seek slider 4 Rewind button 5 Play button 6 Stop button 7 Previous button 8 Next button 9 Mute button 0 Volume slide ! Shuffle/ Repeat button @ Fast Forward button...

  • Page 97: Copying Music From Cd

    Copying music from CD 1 Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive, and start Windows Media Player. 2 From the Features taskbar, click [Rip] menu. • After clicking [Rip] menu, click [View Album Info] for Windows Media 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. 4 Click [Start Rip]. •...

  • Page 98: Transferring Music File To The Recorder

    Transferring music file to the recorder You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder. For how to copy the music files from the CD to your PC, see “Copying music from CD” (☞ P.97). Windows Media Player 11 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start Windows Media Player.
  • Page 99 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. Windows Media Player 10 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start Windows Media Player. 2 From the Features taskbar, click [Sync]. 3 From the pull down menu on the left side window, select the play list to be transferred to the recorder, and put the check marks on the music file that you want to transfer. • The order of music pieces can be changed by Drag &...
  • Page 100 • To transfer the files by using Windows Media Player 9, 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 101: Copying Voice File To The Cd

    Copying voice file to the CD You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD. For how to copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC, see “Download Voice Files from the Recorder” (☞ P.85). Windows Media Player 11 1 Insert the blank CD-R/RW into the CD-R/RW drive, and start...
  • Page 102 Windows Media Player 10 1 Insert the blank CD-R/RW into the CD-R/RW drive, and start Windows Media Player. 2 From the Features taskbar, click [Burn] menu. • Click [Burn] as needed after clicking [Edit Playlist] menu. • You can change the order of tracks by Drag & Drop files. 3 Put a check mark on the voice files that you want to copy. 4 Select format of CD before clicking [Start Burn]. When [Audio CD] is selected: •...

  • Page 103: Using 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.104) and music files that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easily transferred to the recorder (☞...

  • Page 104: Copying Music From Cd

    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.36). [Import Using]: Set the file format for copying music file from a CD.

  • Page 105: Transferring Music File To The Recorder

    Transferring music file to the recorder You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder. For how to copy the music files from the CD to your PC, see “Copying music from CD” (☞ P.104). 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start iTunes. 2 Select the play list to be transferred to the recorder, and put the check marks on the music files that you want to transfer.

  • Page 106: Copying Voice File To The Cd

    Copying voice file to the CD You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD. For how to copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC, see “Download Voice Files from the Recorder” (☞ P.85). 1 Insert the CD-R/RW into the CD- R/RW drive, and start iTunes.

  • Page 107: Importing Podcast Content

    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. Register a Podcast program 1 Start Olympus Sonority. 2 Open a web browser and go to a Podcasting site. 3 Drag the Podcast registration icon and drop it in the [Podcast] folder in Olympus Sonority.

  • Page 108: 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. See the Online Help for details (☞ P.79).

  • Page 109: Download The Content

    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. See the Online Help for details (☞ P.79) . If you want to download manually, the content can be downloaded with the procedure described below.

  • Page 110: Transfer Content To The Recorder

    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 111: Program Guide Functions

    Program Guide Functions Windows OLYMPUS related podcast programs can be easily registered and new contents can be automatically downloaded on the "Olympus Sonority". New contents can also be redirected to the recorder by just connecting to the PC. Program guide functions are not available for Macintosh.

  • Page 112: Loading Audible Content

    (United Kingdom) http://www.audible.fr (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-520/420) and click the [Install] button. 3 When the [Audible Manager License Agreement] is displayed, click the [I Accept] button. 4 Installation starts.

  • Page 113: 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-520/420) 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 114: 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 115: 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 [Music] folder, the recorder automatically switches to the Audible mode.The Audible mode is an exclusive mode for enjoying Audible content ( modes 3, and 4 formats*) transferred from a computer.

  • Page 116: Playback Position And Section

    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" where the content distributor has preset the position. Playback Position The Playback Position (positional information) is stored in the [.pos] file, which is created automatically by the recorder for each Audible content file ([.aa] file).

  • Page 117: Operating Recorder In Audible Mode

    Operating Recorder in Audible Mode The operating method on the recorder is different in the Audible mode when the [Audible] folder or Audible file is selected, then while in the Normal mode. Forwarding Press and hold the 9 button while the recorder is stopped. ➥...

  • Page 118: 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. After a stop position, if there is no playback position, or a starting position of a section, the recorder will skip to a playback position in the next file and stop.

  • Page 119: 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.

  • Page 120: Other Information

    Erase unnecessary files (☞ P.42). This is a malfunction, so go to the store where you purchased the recorder or an Olympus service station for repair (☞ P.127). Remove the microSD card then put it again (☞ P.22 to P.23).

  • Page 121: Troubleshooting

    File which cannot be [Cannot play this file] played. [Please Select The Unselected File File] [Same folder. Can't File cannot be moved be moved(copied).] (copied). [Some files. Can't be File cannot be moved moved(copied).] (copied). [This file can't be File which cannot be divided.] split. Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause The batteries are not loaded properly. Nothing appears on the display Battery power is getting low.
  • Page 122 Voice files are not recorded in stereo Cannot find the recorded Voice File Noise heard during playback Unable to erase the file Unable to erase the folder Noise is audible through the recording monitor Unable to set index marks, tempmarks Cannot charge The connected external microphone is monaural. [Rec Mode] is set to a monaural recording mode. Wrong folder. The recorder was shaken during recording. The recorder was placed near a cell phone or fluorescent lamp while recording or during playback.

  • Page 123: 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 DC5V AC Adapter for USB connection s 2 channel microphone (omni- directional): ME30W...

  • Page 124: Specifications

    WMA format Recording mode AC adapter(A514) 4 Built-in stereo microphone (During recording mode): DM-520: 70 Hz to 20 kHz DM-420: 100 Hz to 15 kHz • However, when recording by the MP3 format or the WMA format, the upper limit value of the frequency response depends on each recording mode (see above diagram).
  • Page 125 • Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made (The displayed available recording time and recorded time are approximate indications). Built-in microSD card memory 1 GB (4 GB)(DM-520) 5h.45min. 1h.15min. 2h.45min. 6h.15min. 1h.20min. Built-in...
  • Page 126 Maximum recording time per file 4 Linear PCM format: 48 kHz 44.1 kHz 4 MP3 format: 320kbps 256kbps 192kbps 128kbps Notes • The maximum capacity for a single file is limited to approx. 4 GB for WMA and MP3, and approx. 2 GB for Linear PCM format (WAV). •...

  • Page 127: Technical Assistance And Support

    Notes • The above values are strictly rough guides. • Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the conditions of use. Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
  • Page 128 Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan. Tel. +81 (0)3-3340-2111 http://www.olympus.com 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. Tel. 1-888-553-4448 http://www.olympusamerica.com EN-BD2507-01 AP0906...

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