The recorder has to be powered off before plugging in the usb cable to charge and then you plug in and hold down the stop button? I Use the voice guide but this doesn't seem to make any notifications.

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Mr. Anderson

March 26, 2025

To properly charge the Olympus DM-550 recorder using the USB cable:

1. Ensure the recorder is in Stop or Hold status.
2. Load fresh batteries if necessary.
3. Connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal on the bottom of the recorder while pressing the STOP (4) button.
4. The [Batt.Charge mode] message will appear on the display.
5. Continue holding the STOP (4) button until [Charging] appears on the display.

Notes:
- Use only Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.
- Charging will stop temporarily during recording, playback, or data transmission.
- Avoid using a USB hub, as it may cause unstable operation.
- Ensure the USB cable is fully inserted for proper operation.

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Summary of Contents for Olympus DM-550

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 P.8 About Playback P. Menu Setting P.44 Using the Recorder on Your PC P.7 Managing Files on Your PC P.85 Importing Content for Listening P.94 on the Recorder Other Information P.10...
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Setting an index mark or a temp mark ..38 Batteries ............6 How to begin segment repeat playback ..40 Erasing ........... 42 1 Getting Started Partially erase a file (For DM-550) ....43 Main features ........... 8 4 Menu Setting Identification of parts ......10 Display (LCD panel) Menu setting method ......
Page 5 USB Microphone/USB Speaker ....91 Alarm message list ........120 Upgrade Function ........92 Troubleshooting........121 Functions Available in Accessories (optional) ......123 the Olympus Sonority Plus ....93 Specifications ........124 Functions Available with the Technical assistance and support ...127 Music Editing Plug-in ......93 7 Importing Content for...
Page 6: Safe And Proper Usage
It is recommended to back up and save General Precautions important content to other media such as a computer hard disk. • Do not leave the recorder in hot, Any liability for passive damages or humid locations such as inside a damage of any kind occurred due to data closed automobile under direct loss incurred by a defect of the product, sunlight or on the beach in the repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized summer. service station, or any other reasons is • Do not store the recorder in excluded from the Olympus’s liability. places exposed to excessive moisture or dust. Batteries • Do not use organic solvents such f Danger: as alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the unit. • Batteries should never be • Do not place the recorder on top exposed to flame, heated, short- of or near electric appliances such circuited or disassembled.
Page 7 • Rechargeable batteries have abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a limited lifetime. When the burning odor: operating time becomes shorter 1 remove the batteries immediately even if the rechargeable battery while being careful not to burn is fully charged under the yourself, and; specified condition, replace it with a new one. 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.
Page 8: Getting Started
You can move or copy files media.Besides the 4GB (DM-550) between the built-in memory or 2GB (DM-450) built-in memory, and microSD card, and within the you can also record onto a folders in the memory (For DM- commercially-available microSD 550) (☞ P. 57). card (☞ P. 22). s You can split files (☞ P. 59), or Check the OLYMPUS website regarding delete a part of a file (☞ P. 43) microSD cards which are conf irmed recorded in PCM format in this operation with this recorder. recorder (For DM-550). s You can playback WAV, WMA, and s It has a backlight full-dot display MP3 format files transferred from (LCD panel) (☞ P. 11). a computer in addition to files s It features various repeat recorded by the device itself.
Page 9 The “Olympus Sonority” can be controlled as preferred (☞ P. 51). upgraded to a “Olympus Sonority Plus”, which is equipped with a s The guidance feature (in English enhanced functionality (Option) and other languages) gives (☞ P. 92). audio notification of operating conditions. Various functions can In addition to the “Olympus Sonority” functions, editing of MP3 files be operated easily (☞ P. 68). and creation of music CDs can be s You may assign your own names performed. to folders (☞ P. 54). s This recorder is compatible s Timer Rec (☞ P. 60) and Alarm with USB 2.0, enabling fast data features (☞ P. 64) enable...
Page 10: Identification Of Parts
Identification of parts & 1 MIC (Microphone) jack % 0 button 2 Record indicator light ^ OK/MENU button 3 REC s (Record) button & F1/PODCAST button 4 STOP 4 button * Built-in speaker 5 PLAY ` button ( EAR (Earphone) jack ) REMOTE jack 6 Strap hole Connect the receiver of the exclusive remote 7 Built-in stereo microphone control set (optional). The recorder's recording 8 Display (LCD panel) and stop functions can be operated through the remote control.
Page 11: Display (Lcd Panel) [Recorder] Mode Display Screen
Identification of parts Display (LCD panel) [Recorder] Mode Display Screen Folder list display File display 1 Recording media indicator 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current folder name 2 Current file name 3 Recorder status indicator/ 3 Recorder status indicator/ Battery indicator Battery indicator [`]Play indicator 4 Folder name [s]Record indicator 5 Function guide indicator ]Pause indicator ]Stop indicator File list display [1]F. Play indicator ]S. Play indicator 4 Folder indicator/ Recording mode indicator/ [ ] Timer indicator ] Alarm indicator 5 Remaining memory bar indicator/ Playback position bar indicator 6 Icon display [?] Microphone sensitivity indicator...
Page 12: Display (Lcd Panel) [Music] [Podcast] [Audible] Mode Display Screen
Identification of parts 7 File Lock indicator List display 2 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 When there are only files in the folder 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current folder name 3 Recorder status indicator/ Battery indicator Display (LCD panel) 4 File name [Music] [Podcast] [Audible] Mode 5 Function guide indicator Display Screen File display List display 1 When there are files and folders in the folder...
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 3 Close the battery cover Inserting batteries completely by pressing to the This recorder can be used with either Ni-MH direction A, then sliding to the Rechargeable Batteries or AAA Alkaline direction B. Batteries. 1 Slide the battery cover open while lightly pressing the battery cover release button. 4 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow, and turn the power on. 2 Insert battery, observing the correct = and - polarities. • If the “hour” indicator flashes in the display, see “Setting time and date [Time & Date]”...
Page 15: Charging By Connecting To A Computer Via Usb
USB this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline You can charge the batteries by connecting batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable to a PC's USB port. When charging, be sure batteries are recommended. to correctly place the rechargeable batteries •...
Page 16: Connect To The Usb Connecting Ac Adapter (Optional) To Charge
Power supply Connect to the USB connecting AC Notes • Charging will stop temporarily during adapter (optional) to charge recording, playback or data transmission. • The recorder cannot be charged when the It can be charged by connecting to the USB PC is not turned on.
Page 17 Be sure to charge For customers in Germany: them regularly before use. Olympus has a contract with the GRS (Joint Operating temperature: Battery Disposal Association) in Germany to The rechargeable batteries are chemical ensure environmentally friendly disposal.
Page 18: Turning On/Off The Power
Power supply Turning on/off the power Turning off the power When the recorder is not being used, Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the turn the power off to reduce battery direction indicated by the arrow for consumption to a minimum. Even if 0.5 seconds or longer. the power is turned off, existing data, mode settings, and clock settings will be maintained.
Page 19: Hold
HOLD If you bring the POWER/HOLD switch to the Notes HOLD position, the current conditions will • If you press any button in HOLD mode, the be preserved, and all buttons and switches clock display flashes for 2 seconds, but it will be disabled.This feature is useful when will not operate the recorder.
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 2 Press the + or − button to set.
Page 21: Changing The Time And Date
Setting time and date [Time & 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 3 Close the card cover securely. The "microSD" indicated in the instruction manual refers to both microSD and microSDHC. This recorder can be used with commercially available microSD cards as well as the built- in memory. Inserting a microSD card 1 While the recorder is during stop mode, open the card cover.
Page 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 names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder. 1 User ID: DM55 0001 .WMA 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
Notes on the folders About the folder for music playback When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player, a folder is automatically created within the [Music] folder which has a layered structure as shown in the diagram below. 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 File list display File display list display Operation of the folders for music playbacks/Content playbacks: Home folder Folder list display Folder list display...
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 •...
Page 29 Recording • When [Folder Full] appears, the recorder To quickly check on the recorded contents will not be able to record anymore. Delete any unnecessary files before recording any While the recorder is during further (☞ P.42). recording mode, press the PLAY ` • Recorder will not be able to record button.
Page 30: Recommended Settings By Recording Condition
Recording 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 Recording from external microphone Compact Gun Microphone (unidirectional): ME31 or other devices The directional microphones are useful The external microphone and other devices for recordings such as outdoor recording can be connected and the sound can be of wild birds singing. The metal-cut recorded.
Page 32 Recording Recording the sound of other Recording the sound of this devices with this recorder: recorder with other devices: The sound can be recorded when The sound of this recorder can be recorded connecting to the audio output terminal to other devices when connected to the (earphone jack) of the other device, and the audio input terminal (microphone jack) MIC jack of the recorder with the connecting...
Page 33: About Playback
About Playback 3 Press the PLAY ` or OK button to Playback start playback. • [ `] will appear on the display. 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 a File name...
Page 34 Playback • [4] will appear on the display. Forwarding • If you release the 0 button, it will stop. While the recorder is during stop Press the PLAY ` or OK button to start playback from where it was stopped. mode in the file display, press and While the recorder is during hold the 9 button. playback mode, press and hold the 0 button. •...
Page 35 You can listen to the first few [Intro Play] level. seconds of a file by touching (For DM-550) • When you listen with the earphone during the cursor to a file within a (☞ P.53) playback, do not raise the volume too folder.
Page 36: Bookmark Mode
Playback Bookmark mode About music file The recorder has the bookmark mode in In cases where the recorder is unable the contents file of the Podcast or Audible to playback music files that have been file which is transferred to the recorder. transferred to it, check to make sure that the When the recorder is in bookmark mode, sampling rate and bit rate are in the range...
Page 37 Playback 3 Press the STOP 4 or OK button at • The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file. Continue pressing the 9 any point you want to stop the button to proceed with the cue from the playback. beginning of the next file. Rewinding Press and hold the 0 button while the recorder is stopped.
Page 38: Setting An Index Mark Or A Temp Mark
R. Skip (reverse skip) for a set time before playback. be placed on MP3 files or files created on machines other than Olympus IC recorders, To skip a file but temp marks can be placed instead to temporarily remember desired positions.
Page 39 Playback Clearing an index mark or a temp Notes mark: • Temp marks are temporary markings, so if you transmit a file to the PC, or move 1 Locate the index or temp mark it with a PC, they will be automatically you want to clear. erased. • Up to 16 index and temp marks can be 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to set in a file.
Page 40: How To Begin Segment Repeat Playback
Playback How to begin segment repeat • [ ] will flash on the display. • Fast forwarding and rewinding can playback be conducted when [ ] is flashing in the same manner as during normal This function enables repeated playback of playback, and you can quickly part of the file being played.
Page 41 Playback 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. +− button 7 Press the OK button. 9 0 button • The display changes to [Erase!] and OK button erasing will start. [Erase Done] is displayed when the file is erased.
Page 43: Partially Erase A File (For Dm-550)
Erasing Partially erase a file (For DM-550) Only a PCM file recorded in the recorder can be partially erased. 1 Play the file you want to partial erase. 4 At the position you want to end • Forward a file to the position that partial erase, press the ERASE shall be erased. If the file is long, button again.
Page 44: Menu Setting
Menu Setting Menu setting method 3 Press the OK or 9 button to Items in menus are categorized by tabs, so select a tab first and move to a desired item move the cursor to the item to to quickly set it. You can set each menu item set. as follows. STOP button F button +−...
Page 45 Menu setting method 7 Press the OK button to complete 4 Setting menu during recording: the setting. Function Setting Mic Sense Rec Level Zoom Mic To menu item Low Cut Filter options VCVA Backlight • You will be informed that the settings have been established via the screen. •...
Page 46: File Menu
[File]* (Number of file) will appear on the display. Files which cannot be recognized by this File Move/Copy (For DM-550) recorder are not included in the number of files. Refer to “Moving/Copying Files [File • Select the files for which you would like Move/Copy]”...
Page 47: Rec Menu
Rec Mode Adjust the recording level: The recorder can record in the linear PCM Press the 9 or 0 button while format (For DM-550). High resolution the recorder is recording or paused recording at a high sampling rate and high to adjust the recording level. bit rate equivalent or superior to that of a music CD is possible.
Page 48 Menu setting method • [OVER] may be displayed even when Low Cut Filter the indicator of the recording level meter does not reach or is over to The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to the right.If sound distortions do not minimize low-frequency sounds and record disappear even after the recording voices more clearly.
Page 49 Menu setting method 2 Press the 9 or 0 button VCVA standby monitor setting: adjust the start/stop actuation When [Standby] is set to [On] with the menu level. setting, the recording will not be output from the earphone while in VCVA standby. • The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 When you monitor your recording with the different values.
Page 50: Play Menu
Menu setting method - Play Menu [Natural]: This mode achieves natural bandwidth correction and acoustical field expansion. Noise Cancel [Off]: Disables this function. If recorded audio is difficult to understand • The [EUPHONY] feature is not available because of noisy surroundings, adjust the while [Play Speed] (☞...
Page 51 Menu setting method Select the desired playback mode: Play Speed 1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]. The playback speed of the file can be changed between [0.5] and [2] times speed. Change the [Repeat]: speed according to need such as listening to Sets to repeat playback mode. meeting content at a fast speed or reviewing [Random]: spots that you couldn't catch in a language...
Page 52 Menu setting method Restrictions on double speed playback: Forward/Reverse Skip Playback: Normal operation may not be available 1 Press the PLAY` or OK button to depending on the sampling frequency and start playback. the bit rate of the file to be played back. In such a case, reduce the speed of the fast 2 Press the 9 or 0 button.
Page 53: Lcd/Sound Menu
Refer to “Guidance [Voice Guide]” (☞ P.68). Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels. You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from Intro Play (For DM-550) [01] to [12]. You can listen to the first few seconds of a file by touching the cursor to a file within a folder.
Page 54: Device Menu
Folder E for audio recording into names [VCVA] [On/Off] [Off] preset in the template. You can also change [Standby] [Off] folder names registered in the template with - Play Menu: "Olympus Sonority". [Settings]: [Noise Cancel] [Off] Sets a folder name from the preset [EUPHONY] [Off] [Voice Filter] [Off] template.
Page 55 Menu setting method . LCD/Sound Menu: System Info. [Backlight] You can check the recorder’s information on [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low] the menu screen. [Model] (Model Name), [Contrast] [Level 06] [Version] (System version) and [Serial No.] [LED] [On] (Serial Number) appears on the display. [Beep] [Volume2] [Language(Lang)] [English]...
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. 5 Press the + or − button to select the location to move it to.
Page 57: Moving/Copying Files [File Move/Copy]
Menu setting method [move > memory]: Moving/Copying Files Move a file in the built-in memory or [File Move/Copy] (For DM-550) microSD card to another folder within the built-in memory. Files saved in the built-in memory or the [copy > memory]: microSD card can be moved or copied Copy a file in the built-in memory or within the memory.
Page 58 Menu setting method When you select [1file]: 9 Press the F button. 1 Press the + or − button to select the • [Moving!] or [Copying!] will appear file you want to move or copy. on the display and moving or copying 2 Press the OK button to select the file. will start.
Page 59: Splitting Files [File Divide] (For Dm-550)
Menu setting method 3 Press the + button to select Splitting Files [File Divide] [Start] and then press the OK (For DM-550) button. PCM files recorded in this recorder can be • [Dividing!] will be displayed and split. file splitting will start. Splitting Files with large capacities and long is completed when [File divide recording times can be split so that they are completed] is displayed.
Page 60: Timer Recording [Timer Rec]
Menu setting method 3 Press the OK button. Timer Recording [Timer Rec] 4 Press the + or − button to select Timer recording is the function to execute a the item to set. 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]).
Page 61 [Folder] setting: 1 Press the + or – button to select the destination to save to (Memory) (For DM-550) 2 Press the OK or 9 button to move to the [Folder] setting. Notes 3 Press the + or – button to select the destination to save to (Folder).
Page 62: Setting The Recording Scene [Rec Scene]
Menu setting method 2 Press the + or − button to select • If the [Time & Date] is not correct, timer recording cannot be set at the specified the item to set. time, so make sure the [Time & Date] is correct before setting timer recording. If it is not correct, reset [Time & Date] (☞ P.20).
Page 63 Menu setting method 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]
Menu setting method 3 Press the OK button. Alarm Playback Function [Alarm] 4 Press the + or − button to select The alarm playback function can be set to play the item to set. a selected file at a pre-set time. You can program up to three desired settings • Select items you want to set from (Preset 1-3) ([On/Off], [Day], [Start Time], among [On/Off] [Day] [Start Time] [Volume], [Alarm Sound] and [Playback...
Page 65 Menu setting method Select [Every Week] and press the OK or • Select the memory with an alarm 9 button to move to the selection of playback file using the + or – button [Day]. Press the + or – button to select a and press the OK or 9 button.
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). 2 Press the + or − button to select the item to set.
Page 67 Menu setting method 3 Press the OK or 9 button to When [Scene Save] is selected: move to Settings. You can save the menu settings of a play- back you have set to your choice. 1 Setting the menu of a playback in the When [Scene Select] is selected: recorder to your choice. 1 Press the + or – button to select the 2 Press the + or –...
Page 68: Guidance [Voice Guide]
PC and copy the guidance • Select items you want to set from data to the recorder by using supplied among [On/Off], [Speed] and "Olympus Sonority" (☞ P.90). [Volume]. • Set the starting tune/closing tune at the guidance [Volume] setting.
Page 69: Changing The Usb Class [Usb Settings]
Menu setting method 3 Press the OK or 9 button to Changing the USB Class [USB Settings] move to the respective setting. Besides settings such as [PC], which is using 4 Press the + or − button to select the USB cable provided to connect to the PC to transmit files, etc. and [AC Adapter], the item to set. which is connecting the USB Connecting AC Adapter (A514) (optional) for charging, the USB class can be switched to suit different usages.
Page 70 Menu setting method 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]
Menu setting method 4 Press the + button to select Formatting the recorder [Format] [Start]. 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.
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
Read-only by • If an upgrade (Option) to the "Olympus the operating system of the PC. Sonority Plus" is executed or a Music • As the noise may cause adverse effects on...
Page 74: Operating Environment
• Environment where the Internet can be warranty. utilized. 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 4 When the "Olympus Sonority" • To connect the recorder to a PC, refer launch screen is displayed, click to "Connecting to Your PC" (☞ P.80), the desired language to select it. to start up the "Olympus Sonority", refer to "Running Olympus 5 When [Olympus Sonority Setup] Sonority" (☞ P. 82). is clicked, the Installer Opening • After starting up the "Olympus Sonority", the serial number entry...
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 Macintosh 1 Exit "Olympus Sonority". 1 Exit "Olympus Sonority". 2 Select [Start] from [Control Panel] 2 Open [Finder] and double-click menu. the [SonorityUninstaller.pkg] in the application folder. 3 Click [Add/Remove programs] in the control panel window.
Page 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 Search by Key word 1 Once the Online Help screen 1 Open Online Help and click the appears, click the Contents tab. [Index] item. • Matching keywords are located...
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. • [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
Connecting to Your PC Disconnecting from your PC Notes • NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the recording indicator light is flashing. If you Windows do, the data will be destroyed. • When the recorder is connected to a PC, 1 Click [ ] on the task bar the power will be supplied from the USB...
Page 82: Running Olympus Sonority
Notes • You cannot run more than one "Olympus Sonority" program or multiple copies of the same program simultaneously. • When other applications such as DSS Player, etc.
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 5 Device Tree View The OS standard menu bar. Folders in the connected device 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 Download Voice Files from the Recorder 3 Download the voice file. • From the [Device] Menu, select [Download Selected Files] or click ] on the Tool Bar. 4 Download complete. • Do not disconnect the USB cable while the record indicator light on the recorder is flashing.
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...
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 5 Copying of the voice guide data voice guide is set to [On]. will be completed. • If the recorder’s voice guide is set to •...
Page 91: Usb Microphone/Usb Speaker
In addition, it applications. is also possible to operate the "Olympus Select [Recorder Microfone] from Sonority" using buttons on the recorder. the [Tool] Menu or click [ ] on the Audio set up Tool Bar.
Page 92: Upgrade Function
In addition, when [Version Information] effect editing. To add a Music Editing Plug- in the [Help] Menu is selected, the upgrade in, you will need to upgrade the "Olympus key registered in "Olympus Sonority Plus" Sonority Plus". will be displayed. The Music Editing Plug-in...
Page 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 Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM) computer from music CDs and acquired over the Internet can be transferred to and By the Copyright Act, any voice/music played back with this recorder. It supports files and music CDs downloaded from the WAV, MP3, and WMA format music files.
Page 96: Window Names
Using Windows Media Player Window names Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player 10 1 Features taskbar 1 Features taskbar 2 Seek slider 2 Quick Access Panel button 3 Shuffle button 3 Seek slider 4 Repeat button 4 Rewind button 5 Stop button 5 Play button 6 Previous button 6 Stop button 7 Play button 7 Previous button 8 Next button 8 Next button 9 Mute button 9 Mute button 0 Volume slider 0 Volume slide ! Shuffle/ Repeat button @ Fast Forward button...
Page 97: Copying Music From Cd
Using Windows Media Player Copying music from CD Windows Media Player 11 1 Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive, and start Windows Media Player. 2 From the Features taskbar, click [Rip] menu. • After clicking [Rip] menu, click [View Album Info] for Windows Media Player 10 as necessary. • If Internet connectivity is available, CD information is searched. 3 Put a check mark on the music file that you want to copy.
Page 98: Transferring Music File To The Recorder
Using Windows Media Player Transferring music file to the recorder You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder. For how to copy the music files from the CD to your PC, see “Copying music from CD” (☞ P.97). Windows Media Player 11 , 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and...
Page 99 Using Windows Media Player 4 Select the desired category from [Library] on the left, and select music files or albums to transfer to the recorder, and Drag & Drop them in [Sync List] on the right. 5 Click [Start Sync]. • The file is transferred to the recorder. 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
Using Windows Media Player Copying voice file to the CD You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD. For how to copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC, see “Download Voice Files from the Recorder”...
Page 102 Using Windows Media Player 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].
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
Using iTunes Copying music from CD 1 Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive, and start iTunes. 2 Click [iTunes] { [Preferences]. 3 Click [Advanced] tag. 4 Click [Importing] to set the file format and bit rate for copying music files to your PC, and click [OK]. • This recorder is compatible with music files in the MP3 and WAV formats (☞ P.36). [Import Using]: Set the file format for copying music file from a CD.
Page 105: Transferring Music File To The Recorder
Using iTunes Transferring music file to the recorder You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder. For how to copy the music files from the CD to your PC, see “Copying music from CD” (☞ P.104). 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start iTunes.
Page 106: Copying Voice File To The Cd
Using iTunes Copying voice file to the CD You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD. For how to copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC, see “Download Voice Files from the Recorder”...
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. Drag and drop the 2 Open a web browser and go to a icon to the Podcast Podcasting site.
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
Importing Podcast 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
Importing Podcast Content 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-550/450) 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-550/450) 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
Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder Playback Position and Section In the Audible mode, the starting position can be moved easily by referring to the [Playback Position] which is the positional information stored from previous stops for each file, and by referring to "Section"...
Page 117: Operating Recorder In Audible Mode
Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder Operating Recorder in Audible Mode The operating method on the recorder is different in the Audible mode when the [Audible] folder or Audible file is selected, then while in the Normal mode. Forwarding 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 Note a music player, this recorder can also be • While transmitting data, [Busy] is used as external memory for a computer by displayed, and the recording indicator storing data from a computer and reading light flashes.
Page 120: Other Information
This is a malfunction, so go to the store where you purchased the [Memory Error] Error in the memory. Error in the memory. recorder or an Olympus service station for repair (☞ P.127). Remove the microSD microSD card is not [Card Error] Error in the memory.
Page 121: Troubleshooting
Alarm message list/Troubleshooting Please confirm the file File which cannot be [Cannot play this file] Incompatible format. that can be played on played. this recorder. [Please Select The Please select a file then Unselected File File is not selected. File] carry out the operation. [Same folder. Can't File cannot be moved Attempting to move (copy) Please select another...
Page 122 Troubleshooting When recording while an external The connected external microphone monaural microphone is connected, is monaural. sound will only be recorded by the Voice files are not L-channel. recorded in stereo [Rec Mode] is set to a monaural Set [Rec Mode] to the stereo recording mode. recording mode (☞ P.47). Cannot find the Switch to the correct folder Wrong folder.
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 s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and charger set: BC400 (For Europe) DC5V AC Adapter for USB connection...
Page 124: Specifications
External power supply: USB connecting AC adapter(A514) 4 Built-in stereo microphone (During recording mode): 4 External dimensions: DM-550: 70 Hz to 20 kHz 110 mm × 38.9 mm × 16 mm DM-450: 100 Hz to 15 kHz (without protrusions) • However, when recording by the MP3...
Page 125 Specifications Guide to recording times 4 Linear PCM format: Built-in Built-in microSD card Recording memory memory mode 1 GB 2 GB 4 GB (2 GB)(DM-450) (4 GB)(DM-550) 48 kHz 5h.45min. 1h.15min. 2h.45min. 5h.30min. 44.1 kHz 6h.15min. 1h.20min. 4 MP3 format: Built-in Built-in microSD card Recording memory memory mode 1 GB 2 GB...
Page 126 Specifications Maximum recording time per file 4 WMA format: 4 Linear PCM format: ST XQ 26h.40min. 48 kHz ST HQ 26h.40min. 44.1 kHz 3h.20min. ST SP 53h.40min. 4 MP3 format: 26h.40min. 320kbps 29h.40min. 53h.40min. 256kbps 37h.10min. 148h.40min. 192kbps 49h.40min. 128kbps 74h.30min. 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
Specifications /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 (Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. +49 (0)40-237730 (Letters) Postfach 10 49 08. 20034 Hamburg, Germany.

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Olympus DM-550 Detailed Instructions

Index

Safe and Proper Usage

1 Getting Started

Main Features

Identification of Parts

Power Supply

Hold

Setting Time and Date [Time & Date]

Inserting and Ejecting a Microsd Card

Notes on the Folders

Selecting the Folders and Files

2 About Recording

Recording

3 About Playback

Playback

Erasing

4 Menu Setting

Menu Setting Method

5 Using The Recorder On Your Pc

Saving Files in Your PC

Operating Environment

Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority

Installing Software

Uninstalling Software

Using Online Help

Connecting to Your PC

Running Olympus Sonority

Window Names (Olympus Sonority)

6 Managing Files On Your Pc

Download Voice Files from the Recorder

Play a Voice File

Using the Waveform Editing Function

Using the One-Touch Effect Function

Upload Voice Files to the Recorder

Copying Voice Guide Data

USB Microphone/Usb Speaker

Upgrade Function

Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority Plus

Functions Available with the Music Editing Plug-In

7 Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder

Using Windows Media Player

Using Itunes

Importing Podcast Content

Program Guide Functions

Loading Audible Content

Transferring Audible Content

Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder

Using as External Memory of the PC

8 Other Information

Alarm Message List

Troubleshooting

Accessories (Optional)

Specifications

Technical Assistance and Support

Quick Links

Need help?

Questions and answers

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