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Olympus DM-450, DM-550 manual Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder

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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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Olympus DM-450, DM-550 manual Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder

Contents

Keep the instructions handy for future reference Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice RecorderTrademarks and registered trademarks IntroductionOn the Recorder Importing Content for ListeningOther Information 120 Table of contents Table of contents Safe and proper usage General PrecautionsBatteries Keep the unit out of the reach ChildrenKeep batteries out of the reach of children Safe and proper usageMain features Main featuresIt has a backlight full-dot display LCD panel P You can be enjoyed as a music player at any timeHighly directional quality P Main featuresCompatible with Audible broadcasting P Fast forward and rewind are possible at set intervals PBattery cover release button e POWER/HOLD switch Card cover = USB connector q Battery coverIdentification of parts $ @Remaining memory bar indicator Display LCD panel Recorder Mode Display ScreenPlayback mode indicator Identification of partsDisplay LCD panel @ Function guide indicatorLevel meter Recording date and timeFile length @ Icon display File format Euphony indicator Playback mode indicatorPower supply Power supplyInsert battery, observing the correct = and polarities Battery indicatorComputer via USB Boot the PCManganese batteries may not be used This recorderAdapter optional to charge Power supplyRecommended temperature range Operating temperatureDischarging ChargingTurning on the power Turning off the powerDisplay will turn on, and the power will be turned on Display shuts off, and the power will be turned offSlide the POWER/HOLD switch to Position Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the Hold positionSet the recorder to Hold mode Exit Hold modePress the OK button to complete the setting Setting time and date Time & DatePress the 9 or 0 button to select the item to set Press the + or − button to setSetting time and date Setting time and date Time & DateChanging the time and date Press the F2 or STOP4 button to close the menu screenInserting a microSD card Inserting and Ejecting a microSD cardInserting and Ejecting a microSD card Close the card cover securelyInserting and Ejecting a microSD card When Memory Select is set toEjecting a microSD card MicroSD Card, Built-in Memory Selected will appearHome Recorder Folder File About the folders for voice recordingsUser ID File numberFirst layer About the folder for music playbackFile About the folder for Audible Contents About the folder for Podcast ContentsSelecting the folders and files Selecting the folders and filesOperation of the folders for voice recordings Moving through the levelsSelect the recording folder P.24 to P.27 RecordingPress the RECs button to start recording Press the STOP4 button to stop recordingPress the RECs button again RecordingConnect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder Recommended Settings Recommended settings by recording conditionRecording RecordingApplicable external microphones Recording with external microphoneRecording the sound of this recorder with other devices Recording the sound of other devices with this recorderPress the + or − button to adjust To a comfortable listening VolumePlayback Press the Play ` or OK button to start playbackPlayback PlaybackWhile the recorder is during playback mode, press and hold While the recorder is during stop mode, press the 0 buttonRecorder skips to the beginning of the previous file Settings relating to playbackPlayback through earphone About music file Bookmark modePress and hold the 9 button while the recorder is stopped When you release the 0 buttonPress and hold the 9 button while playing a file To skip a file Playback How to begin segment repeat playback Press the F1 button Cancel the segment repeat playback functionPress the 0 button Press the 9 buttonErasing ErasingPress the OK button Press the + button to select Start Select the folder or file you want to erase P.24 to P.27Play the file you want to partial erase ErasingPress the Erase button again Erase start will flash on the displayPress the + or − button to change the setting Menu setting methodPress the OK or 9 button Press the + or − button to move to the item you want to setSetting menu during playback Menu setting methodPress the F2 or Stop 4 button to close the menu screen Pressing the F1 or 0 buttonFile Menu Rec Menu Adjust the recording levelSelect the recording rate Select the recording formatZoom Zoom MicNarrow WideTimer Rec Vcva standby monitor settingRefer to Timer Recording Timer Rec P.60 Refer to Setting the Recording Scene Rec Scene P.62Play Mode Noise CancelPlay Menu Voice FilterSelect On or Off Select the desired playback mode Select Repeat or RandomRepeat Play SpeedSelect Forward Skip or Reverse Skip Set the skip space AlarmSkip Space Play SceneSelect Lighting Time or Brightness Set the lighting time LCD/Sound MenuSet the brightness Device Menu Menu settings after setting reset initial settingsFormat System InfoMemory Info Rearranging files Replace Press the F2 or Stop 4 button to complete the settingSelect Replace from the menu on the File Menu Press the + or − button to select the file you want to moveMoving/Copying Files Press the OK or 9 button to move to the respective settingFile Move/Copy For DM-550 Select File Move/Copy from the menu on the File MenuWhen you select Selected files When you select 1fileWhen you select All files Press the F2 buttonPCM files recorded in this recorder can be Splitting Files File Divide For DM-550Split File splitting will start. SplittingPress the + or − button to select a preset number Timer Recording Timer RecOn/Off setting Day settingTime setting Completing the settingRec Mode setting Folder settingPress the OK or 9 button to move to Settings Setting the Recording Scene Rec SceneWhen Scene Select is selected Select Rec Scene from the menu in Rec MenuTemplate for Setting a Recording scene When Scene Save is selectedVolume, Alarm Sound and Playback File Menu setting method Select Alarm from the menu in Play MenuVolume setting Start Time settingAlarm Sound setting Playback File settingSelect Play Scene from the menu in Play Menu Setting the Playback scene Play ScenePress the F2 or Stop 4 button to Complete the settingPress the OK button to exit Speed selection Speed settingSelect Voice Guide from the menu in LCD/Sound Menu Select USB Settings from the menu in Device Menu Changing the USB Class USB SettingsWhen USB Connect is selected When USB Class is selectedOperated on. Only charging is possible Start,Cancel will appear on Display Please refer to P.44,P.45 for details on menu settingsSelect Format from the menu in Device Menu Press the + button to select Start Press the OK buttonMenu setting method Press the OK button Saving Files in Your PC Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PCSaving Files in Your PC Important Notice on the Explanation Software FunctionsOperating environment Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority Functions Available in the Olympus SonorityInstalling Software Changing the Installation Destination Installing SoftwareInstalling Software Files left after uninstallation Uninstalling SoftwareExit Olympus Sonority Select Start from Control Panel menu Exit Olympus SonorityUsing Online Help Using Online HelpDouble-click the icon of the desired topic heading Open Online Help and click the Index itemConnecting to your PC Connecting to Your PCTurn the recorder’s power on Connecting to Your PCDisconnecting from your PC Connecting to Your PCClick On the task bar Screen. Click SafelyRunning Olympus Sonority Window Names Olympus Sonority Window Names Olympus Sonority Select the voice file Hold either the Command key and select filesDownload Voice Files from the Recorder Download Selected FilesDownload the voice file Download Voice Files from the RecorderDownload complete Select the folder Play a Voice FilePlay the voice file Play a Voice FileUsing the One-touch effect Function Using the Waveform Editing FunctionClick on any waveform display part Select Paste from the Edit MenuSelect the folder to upload Upload Voice Files to the RecorderUpload the voice file Upload completeConnect the recorder to a PC Copying Voice Guide DataStart Olympus Sonority Copy voice guide dataUSB Microphone/USB Speaker Audio set upMicrophone/USB Speaker Uses as a USB SpeakerSelect Upgrade to Olympus Sonority Plus from the Help menu Upgrade FunctionStart the Olympus Sonority Or click the button in the Tool BarFunctions Available with the Music Editing Plug-in Import files using iTunes Import files using Windows Media PlayerImport files using Olympus Sonority Download Audible content using the Audible ManagerUsing Windows Media Player Using Windows Media PlayerCopyright and copyright protection feature DRM Quick Access Panel button Features taskbar Seek sliderWindow names Windows Media PlayerFrom the Features taskbar, click Rip menu Using Windows Media PlayerCopying music from CD Click Start RipClick on the Create folder hierarchy Transferring music file to the recorderIf Create folder hierarchy on Click Start Sync From the Features taskbar, click SyncFile is transferred to the recorder Recorder is recognized as a Removable Disk100 Using Windows Media PlayerMusic les increases 101 Click Start Burn Using Windows Media PlayerCopying voice file to the CD Click Burn menu again, Select Audio CD or Data CD102 From the Features taskbar, clickBurn menu Click Start BurnUsing iTunes Using iTunes103 Using iTunes Using iTunesImport Using SettingConnect the recorder to a PC, and start iTunes 105Select the desired playlist, 106Put a check mark on the voice files to copy to the CD-R/RW Podcast Content Importing Podcast Content107 Register a Podcast programUpdate a program Importing Podcast Content108 109 Download the ContentDownload will complete Content transfer will start Transfer Content to the Recorder110 Transfer will complete111 Program Guide FunctionsTo register programs Click Subscribe to register on the podcastInstalling AudibleManager Loading Audible ContentLoading Audible Content Installation startsPurchasing Audible Content Loading Audible Content113 Adding Device to AudibleManagerContent Transferring Audible Content114 Connect the recorder to a computerFile Display Screen in Audible Mode Audible Mode115 See Selecting the folders and files P.27 for details116 Enjoy Audible Content with the RecorderPlayback Position and Section Playback Position117 Operating Recorder in Audible ModePress and hold the 0 button while the recorder is stopped 118 Setting menu during playbackFile Skip and Section Skip Connecting the recorder to your PC P.80 Using as external memory of the PC119 Copy the data Disconnect the recorder from the PC P.81Alarm message list Alarm message list120 Message Meaning Explanation ActionAlarm message list/Troubleshooting TroubleshootingSymptom Probable cause Action 121Troubleshooting Troubleshooting122 123 Accessories optional124 SpecificationsSpecifications SpecificationsGuide to recording times It is possible to record exceeding 2GBAlkaline batteries 126Ni-MH Rechargeable batteries Linear PCM formatTechnical assistance and support Specifications/Technical assistance and support127 For customers in EuropeEN-BD2506-02 AP0909