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Specifications

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Speciﬁcations

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General points

4Recording medium:

Built-in memory DM-550: 4 GB DM-450: 2 GB

microSD card (512 MB to 16 GB)

4Recording format:

Linear PCM (Pulse Code Modulation) (For DM-550)

MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) WMA (Windows Media Audio)

4Input level:

[Mic Sense]:[Middle] - 60 dBv

4Maximum working output:

320 mW (8 Ω speaker)

4Maximum headphone output:

≤ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)

4Wide band characteristic headphone output:

75 mV ≤ (according to EN 50332-2)

4Speaker:

Built-in ø 23 mm round dynamic speaker

4MIC jack:

ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2.2 kΩ

4EAR jack:

ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω or more

4Input power requirement:

Batteries: AAA battery (LR03) or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery External power supply: USB connecting

AC adapter(A514) 5 V

4External dimensions:

110 mm × 38.9 mm × 16 mm (without protrusions)

4Weight:

84 g (including battery)

4Operating temperature:

0°C - 42°C

Overall frequency response

4During recording or playback mode:

Linear PCM format

	Recording mode	Overall frequency
	Recording mode	response
		response

48 kHz	40 Hz to 23 kHz
44.1 kHz	40 Hz to 21 kHz

MP3 format

	Recording mode	Overall frequency
	Recording mode	response
		response

	320 kbps	40 Hz to 20 kHz
	256 kbps	40 Hz to 20 kHz
	192 kbps	40 Hz to 19 kHz
	128 kbps	40 Hz to 17 kHz

WMA format

	Recording mode	Overall frequency
	Recording mode	response
		response
	ST XQ	40 Hz to 19 kHz
	ST HQ	40 Hz to 16 kHz
	ST SP	40 Hz to 9 kHz
	HQ	40 Hz to 13 kHz
	SP	40 Hz to 8 kHz
	LP	40 Hz to 3 kHz

4Built-in stereo microphone (During recording mode):

DM-550: 70 Hz to 20 kHz

DM-450: 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).

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Contents

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder Keep the instructions handy for future reference Introduction Trademarks and registered trademarks On the Recorder Importing Content for ListeningOther Information 120 Table of contents Table of contents General Precautions Safe and proper usageBatteries Keep the unit out of the reach Children Safe and proper usage Keep batteries out of the reach of children Main features Main featuresIt has a backlight full-dot display LCD panel P You can be enjoyed as a music player at any time Main features Highly directional quality PCompatible with Audible broadcasting P Fast forward and rewind are possible at set intervals P Card cover = USB connector q Battery cover Battery cover release button e POWER/HOLD switchIdentification of parts $ @ Display LCD panel Recorder Mode Display Screen Remaining memory bar indicatorPlayback mode indicator Identification of parts @ Function guide indicator Display LCD panelLevel meter Recording date and time File format Euphony indicator Playback mode indicator File length @ Icon display Power supply Power supplyInsert battery, observing the correct = and polarities Battery indicator Boot the PC Computer via USBManganese batteries may not be used This recorder Power supply Adapter optional to charge Operating temperature Recommended temperature rangeDischarging Charging Turning off the power Turning on the powerDisplay will turn on, and the power will be turned on Display shuts off, and the power will be turned off Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the Hold position Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to PositionSet the recorder to Hold mode Exit Hold mode Setting time and date Time & Date Press the OK button to complete the settingPress the 9 or 0 button to select the item to set Press the + or − button to set Setting time and date Time & Date Setting time and dateChanging the time and date Press the F2 or STOP4 button to close the menu screen Inserting and Ejecting a microSD card Inserting a microSD cardInserting and Ejecting a microSD card Close the card cover securely When Memory Select is set to Inserting and Ejecting a microSD cardEjecting a microSD card MicroSD Card, Built-in Memory Selected will appear About the folders for voice recordings Home Recorder Folder FileUser ID File number First layer About the folder for music playbackFile About the folder for Podcast Contents About the folder for Audible Contents Selecting the folders and files Selecting the folders and filesOperation of the folders for voice recordings Moving through the levels Recording Select the recording folder P.24 to P.27Press the RECs button to start recording Press the STOP4 button to stop recording Press the RECs button again RecordingConnect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder Recommended settings by recording condition Recommended SettingsRecording Recording Recording with external microphone Applicable external microphones Recording the sound of other devices with this recorder Recording the sound of this recorder with other devices To a comfortable listening Volume Press the + or − button to adjustPlayback Press the Play ` or OK button to start playback Playback PlaybackWhile the recorder is during playback mode, press and hold While the recorder is during stop mode, press the 0 button Recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file Settings relating to playbackPlayback through earphone Bookmark mode About music file Press 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 Cancel the segment repeat playback function Press the F1 buttonPress the 0 button Press the 9 button Erasing ErasingPress the OK button Press the + button to select Start Select the folder or file you want to erase P.24 to P.27 Erasing Play the file you want to partial erasePress the Erase button again Erase start will flash on the display Menu setting method Press the + or − button to change the settingPress the OK or 9 button Press the + or − button to move to the item you want to set Menu setting method Setting menu during playbackPress the F2 or Stop 4 button to close the menu screen Pressing the F1 or 0 button File Menu Adjust the recording level Rec MenuSelect the recording rate Select the recording format Zoom Mic ZoomNarrow Wide Vcva standby monitor setting Timer RecRefer to Timer Recording Timer Rec P.60 Refer to Setting the Recording Scene Rec Scene P.62 Noise Cancel Play ModePlay Menu Voice Filter Select the desired playback mode Select Repeat or Random Select On or OffRepeat Play Speed Alarm Select Forward Skip or Reverse Skip Set the skip spaceSkip Space Play Scene Select Lighting Time or Brightness Set the lighting time LCD/Sound MenuSet the brightness Menu settings after setting reset initial settings Device Menu Format System InfoMemory Info Press the F2 or Stop 4 button to complete the setting Rearranging files ReplaceSelect Replace from the menu on the File Menu Press the + or − button to select the file you want to move Press the OK or 9 button to move to the respective setting Moving/Copying FilesFile Move/Copy For DM-550 Select File Move/Copy from the menu on the File Menu When you select 1file When you select Selected filesWhen you select All files Press the F2 button Splitting Files File Divide For DM-550 PCM files recorded in this recorder can beSplit File splitting will start. Splitting Timer Recording Timer Rec Press the + or − button to select a preset numberOn/Off setting Day setting Completing the setting Time settingRec Mode setting Folder setting Setting the Recording Scene Rec Scene Press the OK or 9 button to move to SettingsWhen Scene Select is selected Select Rec Scene from the menu in Rec Menu When Scene Save is selected Template for Setting a Recording scene Menu setting method Select Alarm from the menu in Play Menu Volume, Alarm Sound and Playback File Start Time setting Volume settingAlarm Sound setting Playback File setting Setting the Playback scene Play Scene Select Play Scene from the menu in Play Menu Complete the setting Press the F2 or Stop 4 button to Press the OK button to exit Speed selection Speed settingSelect Voice Guide from the menu in LCD/Sound Menu Changing the USB Class USB Settings Select USB Settings from the menu in Device MenuWhen USB Connect is selected When USB Class is selected Operated on. Only charging is possible Please refer to P.44,P.45 for details on menu settings Start,Cancel will appear on DisplaySelect Format from the menu in Device Menu Press the + button to select Start Press the OK button Menu setting method Press the OK button Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Saving Files in Your PCSaving Files in Your PC Important Notice on the Explanation Software Functions Operating environment Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority Installing Software Changing the Installation Destination Installing SoftwareInstalling Software Uninstalling Software Files left after uninstallationExit Olympus Sonority Select Start from Control Panel menu Exit Olympus Sonority Using Online Help Using Online HelpDouble-click the icon of the desired topic heading Open Online Help and click the Index item Connecting to Your PC Connecting to your PCTurn the recorder’s power on Connecting to Your PC Connecting to Your PC Disconnecting from your PCClick On the task bar Screen. Click Safely Running Olympus Sonority Window Names Olympus Sonority Window Names Olympus Sonority Hold either the Command key and select files Select the voice fileDownload Voice Files from the Recorder Download Selected Files Download the voice file Download Voice Files from the RecorderDownload complete Play a Voice File Select the folderPlay the voice file Play a Voice File Using the Waveform Editing Function Using the One-touch effect FunctionClick on any waveform display part Select Paste from the Edit Menu Upload Voice Files to the Recorder Select the folder to uploadUpload the voice file Upload complete Copying Voice Guide Data Connect the recorder to a PCStart Olympus Sonority Copy voice guide data Audio set up USB Microphone/USB SpeakerMicrophone/USB Speaker Uses as a USB Speaker Upgrade Function Select Upgrade to Olympus Sonority Plus from the Help menuStart the Olympus Sonority Or click the button in the Tool Bar Functions Available with the Music Editing Plug-in Import files using Windows Media Player Import files using iTunesImport files using Olympus Sonority Download Audible content using the Audible Manager Using Windows Media Player Using Windows Media PlayerCopyright and copyright protection feature DRM Features taskbar Seek slider Quick Access Panel buttonWindow names Windows Media Player Using Windows Media Player From the Features taskbar, click Rip menuCopying music from CD Click Start Rip Click on the Create folder hierarchy Transferring music file to the recorderIf Create folder hierarchy on From the Features taskbar, click Sync Click Start SyncFile is transferred to the recorder Recorder is recognized as a Removable Disk 100 Using Windows Media PlayerMusic les increases Click Start Burn Using Windows Media Player 101Copying voice file to the CD Click Burn menu again, Select Audio CD or Data CD From the Features taskbar, click 102Burn menu Click Start Burn Using iTunes Using iTunes103 Using iTunes Using iTunesImport Using Setting 105 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start iTunes Select the desired playlist, 106Put a check mark on the voice files to copy to the CD-R/RW Importing Podcast Content Podcast Content107 Register a Podcast program Update a program Importing Podcast Content108 109 Download the ContentDownload will complete Transfer Content to the Recorder Content transfer will start110 Transfer will complete Program Guide Functions 111To register programs Click Subscribe to register on the podcast Loading Audible Content Installing AudibleManagerLoading Audible Content Installation starts Loading Audible Content Purchasing Audible Content113 Adding Device to AudibleManager Transferring Audible Content Content114 Connect the recorder to a computer Audible Mode File Display Screen in Audible Mode115 See Selecting the folders and files P.27 for details Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder 116Playback Position and Section Playback Position 117 Operating Recorder in Audible ModePress and hold the 0 button while the recorder is stopped 118 Setting menu during playbackFile Skip and Section Skip Using as external memory of the PC Connecting the recorder to your PC P.80119 Copy the data Disconnect the recorder from the PC P.81 Alarm message list Alarm message list120 Message Meaning Explanation Action Troubleshooting Alarm message list/TroubleshootingSymptom Probable cause Action 121 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting122 Accessories optional 123 Specifications 124 Specifications SpecificationsGuide to recording times It is possible to record exceeding 2GB 126 Alkaline batteriesNi-MH Rechargeable batteries Linear PCM format Specifications/Technical assistance and support Technical assistance and support127 For customers in Europe EN-BD2506-02 AP0909