Olympus digital voice recorder manual Setting time and date, Changing the time and date

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Setting time and date

1Press the 9or 0button to select the item to set.

Select the item from the “hour”, “minute”, “year”, “month” and “day” with a flashing point.

2Press the + or − button to set.

You can select between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the F2 (24H) button while setting the hour and minute.

Changing the time and date

If the current time and date is not correct, set it using the procedure below.

1While the recorder is in stop mode, press the OK/MENU button.

2Press the 9or 0button to select [Device Menu] tab.

You can change the menu display by moving the settings tab cursor.

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Setting time and date

3Press the + or − button to select [Time & Date].

You can select the order of the “Month”, “Day” and “Year” by pressing the F2 (D/M/Y) button while setting them.

3Press the OK/MENU button to complete the setting.

The clock will start from the set date and time. Press the OK/MENU button according to the time signal.

Notes

Pressing the STOP button while setting the time and date will cancel the time and date setting. The recorder will return to the previous time and date.

You can set the time and date from your PC using ODMS and DSS Player software (P.43).

4Press the OK/MENU button.

The following steps are the same as Step 1 through Step 3 of “Setting time and date [Time & Date]”.

5Press the F3 (EXIT) button to close the menu screen.

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Contents Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder InstructionsTrademarks and registered trademarks IntroductionTable of contents Word card is used to refer to the SD card and microSD card Safety precautionsConvention used in this manual Handling the recorder Safety precautionsKeep young children and infants away from the recorder Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicleNever heat or incinerate battery Battery handling precautionsKeep battery out of the reach of children Dispose of the used battery following the instructionsMemory Card LCD monitorAuthentication system via password Main featuresLarge color LCD display You can set a priority level on each file recorded1SD card slot #OK/MENU button 2Built-in microphone Identification of partsIdentification of parts Display status indicators LCD panel1Current file name 2Current folder File information areaBattery indicator Inserting the batteryInserting the battery Using the lithium ion battery Charging the batteryCharging the battery Connect the USB cable to the recorderDetecting abnormal voltage Charging the battery/ Power supply from USB cableFor customers in Germany Arrow Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the Hold positionSlide the POWER/HOLD switch to the a position Compatible cards Memory cardInserting and ejecting a SD card Memory cardMemory card Changing the time and date Setting time and dateRecording related settings By default, the recorder has five folders, A, BRecording RecordingNew recording RecordingFile Press the REC button to start recordingPress the Stop button to stop Overwriting Overwrite recordingSelect and play the file you want to Overwrite Original file Insert recordingMicrophone To record with better quality using the hands-freeRecording monitor Playback Volume can be adjusted within a range from 00 toPress the Stop button at any point you PlaybackAt the end of the file F.Skip PlaybackBeginning of the previous file Can be set to On or Off P.38Erasing files ErasingErasing Erase in Folder File ErasePartially erasing a file ErasingErasing Any unnecessary part of a file can be erasedDisplay changes to Partial erasing ! Erasing will start Press the Erase button to confirm the erasureChanging folders 9, 0buttonFolder list screen will be displayed Selecting a fileDevice lock function Authentication halt modeUse the +, -, 9or 0buttons to select a number Press the OK/MENU button to set a numberSetting the Author ID and Work Type Setting the Author ID and Work TypeTurn on the recorder While the recorder is in stop mode, press the NEW buttonWhen playing back a file, press and hold the 9or 0button When playing a Verbal Comment, press the Erase buttonVerbal Comment Verbal CommentIndex marks Index marksF3 Index button While playing back a file, press and hold the 9or 0buttonHow to use the menu How to use the menuItem you want to set OK/MENU buttonMenu list How to use the menuLCD/Sound Menu Backlight BeepRec Menu Menu itemsFile Menu Menu items Adjust the start/stop actuation levelSelect On Vcva level can be set to any of 15 different valuesSelect the options LCD/Sound MenuSelect Lighting Time, Dim Light Time or Brightness Select Sound or Speed Device MenuEntering characters Editing the Work Type informationMaximum entered character count Press the F2 Finish buttonMoving the entry column Formatting the card Format Format Done displays when formatting endsFormatting the card Customizing the recorder Device Folders Customizing the recorderProgrammable Buttons Hands FreeMinimum requirement Odms and DSS Player softwareOdms and DSS Player software Odms software WindowsDSS Player software Macintosh Using online helpOdms and DSS Player software Connecting to your PC Connecting to your PCConnecting to your PC using the USB cable Disconnecting from your PC Connecting to your PCConfirm that the record indicator light turns off before WindowsMessage Explanation Action Alarm message listAlarm message list Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action TroubleshootingTroubleshooting TroubleshootingSymptom Probable cause Action Accessories optional Specifications DS2 format SpecificationsLinear PCM format MP3 formatFor customers in North and South America Technical assistance and supportFor customers in Europe Technical assistance and supportOlympus Imaging America INC

digital voice recorder specifications

The Olympus digital voice recorder has become a staple for professionals and students alike, renowned for its reliability and advanced features. Designed for a myriad of applications like interviews, lectures, and meetings, it seamlessly adapts to various recording environments.

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