126, Alkaline batteries, Linear PCM format | Olympus DM-550, DM-450

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Maximum recording time per file

4 Linear PCM format:				4 WMA format:

	48 kHz		3h.		ST XQ	26h.40min.
					ST HQ	26h.40min.
	44.1 kHz		3h.20min.		ST HQ	26h.40min.
					ST SP	53h.40min.
4 MP3 format:					ST SP	53h.40min.
4 MP3 format:					HQ	26h.40min.

	320kbps		29h.40min.
	320kbps		29h.40min.		SP	53h.40min.
	256kbps		37h.10min.		SP	53h.40min.
	256kbps		37h.10min.		LP	148h.40min.
	192kbps		49h.40min.		LP	148h.40min.
	192kbps		49h.40min.
	128kbps		74h.30min.

Notes

•The maximum capacity for a single "le is limited to approx. 4 GB for WMA and MP3, and approx. 2 GB for Linear PCM format (WAV).

•Regardless of the memory remaining amount, the longest sound recording time per "le is restricted to the above value.

Guide to battery life

4Alkaline batteries:

		Built-in stereo	Built-in
	Recording mode	microphone	speakers	Earphone Playback
	Recording mode	(During recording	(During playback	Earphone Playback
		(During recording	(During playback
		mode)	mode)
	PCM 48kHz	32h.	18h.	49h.
	MP3 128kbps	37h.	19h.	57h.
	ST XQ	38h.	19h.	58h.
	LP	51h.	19h.	58h.

4Ni-MH Rechargeable batteries:

		Built-in stereo	Built-in
	Recording mode	microphone	speakers	Earphone Playback
	Recording mode	(During recording	(During playback	Earphone Playback
		(During recording	(During playback
		mode)	mode)

	PCM 48kHz	27h.	15h.	39h.
	MP3 128kbps	30h.	16h.	45h.
	ST XQ	30h.	16h.	46h.
	LP	41h.	16h.	46h.

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Olympus DM-550, DM-450 manual 126, Alkaline batteries, Ni-MH Rechargeable batteries, Linear PCM format

Contents

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder Keep the instructions handy for future reference Introduction Trademarks and registered trademarks Importing Content for Listening On the RecorderOther Information 120 Table of contents Table of contents Batteries General PrecautionsSafe and proper usage Keep the unit out of the reach Children Safe and proper usage Keep batteries out of the reach of children It has a backlight full-dot display LCD panel P Main featuresMain features You can be enjoyed as a music player at any time Compatible with Audible broadcasting P Main featuresHighly directional quality P Fast forward and rewind are possible at set intervals P Identification of parts Card cover = USB connector q Battery coverBattery cover release button e POWER/HOLD switch $ @ Playback mode indicator Display LCD panel Recorder Mode Display ScreenRemaining memory bar indicator Identification of parts Level meter @ Function guide indicatorDisplay LCD panel Recording date and time File format Euphony indicator Playback mode indicator File length @ Icon display Insert battery, observing the correct = and polarities Power supplyPower supply Battery indicator Manganese batteries may not be used Boot the PCComputer via USB This recorder Power supply Adapter optional to charge Discharging Operating temperatureRecommended temperature range Charging Display will turn on, and the power will be turned on Turning off the powerTurning on the power Display shuts off, and the power will be turned off Set the recorder to Hold mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the Hold positionSlide the POWER/HOLD switch to Position Exit Hold mode Press the 9 or 0 button to select the item to set Setting time and date Time & DatePress the OK button to complete the setting Press the + or − button to set Changing the time and date Setting time and date Time & DateSetting time and date Press the F2 or STOP4 button to close the menu screen Inserting and Ejecting a microSD card Inserting and Ejecting a microSD cardInserting a microSD card Close the card cover securely Ejecting a microSD card When Memory Select is set toInserting and Ejecting a microSD card MicroSD Card, Built-in Memory Selected will appear User ID About the folders for voice recordingsHome Recorder Folder File File number About the folder for music playback First layerFile About the folder for Podcast Contents About the folder for Audible Contents Operation of the folders for voice recordings Selecting the folders and filesSelecting the folders and files Moving through the levels Press the RECs button to start recording RecordingSelect the recording folder P.24 to P.27 Press the STOP4 button to stop recording Recording Press the RECs button againConnect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder Recording Recommended settings by recording conditionRecommended Settings 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 Playback To a comfortable listening VolumePress the + or − button to adjust Press the Play ` or OK button to start playback While the recorder is during playback mode, press and hold PlaybackPlayback While the recorder is during stop mode, press the 0 button Settings relating to playback Recorder skips to the beginning of the previous filePlayback through earphone Bookmark mode About music file When you release the 0 button Press and hold the 9 button while the recorder is stoppedPress and hold the 9 button while playing a file To skip a file Playback How to begin segment repeat playback Press the 0 button Cancel the segment repeat playback functionPress the F1 button Press the 9 button Press the OK button Press the + button to select Start ErasingErasing Select the folder or file you want to erase P.24 to P.27 Press the Erase button again ErasingPlay the file you want to partial erase Erase start will flash on the display Press the OK or 9 button Menu setting methodPress the + or − button to change the setting Press the + or − button to move to the item you want to set Press the F2 or Stop 4 button to close the menu screen Menu setting methodSetting menu during playback Pressing the F1 or 0 button File Menu Select the recording rate Adjust the recording levelRec Menu Select the recording format Narrow Zoom MicZoom Wide Refer to Timer Recording Timer Rec P.60 Vcva standby monitor settingTimer Rec Refer to Setting the Recording Scene Rec Scene P.62 Play Menu Noise CancelPlay Mode Voice Filter Repeat Select the desired playback mode Select Repeat or RandomSelect On or Off Play Speed Skip Space AlarmSelect Forward Skip or Reverse Skip Set the skip space Play Scene LCD/Sound Menu Select Lighting Time or Brightness Set the lighting timeSet the brightness Menu settings after setting reset initial settings Device Menu System Info FormatMemory Info Select Replace from the menu on the File Menu Press the F2 or Stop 4 button to complete the settingRearranging files Replace Press the + or − button to select the file you want to move File Move/Copy For DM-550 Press the OK or 9 button to move to the respective settingMoving/Copying Files Select File Move/Copy from the menu on the File Menu When you select All files When you select 1fileWhen you select Selected files Press the F2 button Split Splitting Files File Divide For DM-550PCM files recorded in this recorder can be File splitting will start. Splitting On/Off setting Timer Recording Timer RecPress the + or − button to select a preset number Day setting Rec Mode setting Completing the settingTime setting Folder setting When Scene Select is selected Setting the Recording Scene Rec ScenePress the OK or 9 button to move to Settings 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 Alarm Sound setting Start Time settingVolume 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 Speed setting Press the OK button to exit Speed selectionSelect Voice Guide from the menu in LCD/Sound Menu When USB Connect is selected Changing the USB Class USB SettingsSelect USB Settings from the menu in Device Menu When USB Class is selected Operated on. Only charging is possible Select Format from the menu in Device Menu Please refer to P.44,P.45 for details on menu settingsStart,Cancel will appear on Display Press the + button to select Start Press the OK button Menu 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 Functions Operating environment Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority Functions Available in the Olympus Sonority Installing Software Installing Software Changing the Installation DestinationInstalling Software Exit Olympus Sonority Select Start from Control Panel menu Uninstalling SoftwareFiles left after uninstallation Exit Olympus Sonority Double-click the icon of the desired topic heading Using Online HelpUsing Online Help Open Online Help and click the Index item Turn the recorder’s power on Connecting to Your PCConnecting to your PC Connecting to Your PC Click On the task bar Connecting to Your PCDisconnecting from your PC Screen. Click Safely Running Olympus Sonority Window Names Olympus Sonority Window Names Olympus Sonority Download Voice Files from the Recorder Hold either the Command key and select filesSelect the voice file Download Selected Files Download Voice Files from the Recorder Download the voice fileDownload complete Play the voice file Play a Voice FileSelect the folder Play a Voice File Click on any waveform display part Using the Waveform Editing FunctionUsing the One-touch effect Function Select Paste from the Edit Menu Upload the voice file Upload Voice Files to the RecorderSelect the folder to upload Upload complete Start Olympus Sonority Copying Voice Guide DataConnect the recorder to a PC Copy voice guide data Microphone/USB Speaker Audio set upUSB Microphone/USB Speaker Uses as a USB Speaker Start the Olympus Sonority Upgrade FunctionSelect Upgrade to Olympus Sonority Plus from the Help menu Or click the button in the Tool Bar Functions Available with the Music Editing Plug-in Import files using Olympus Sonority Import files using Windows Media PlayerImport files using iTunes Download Audible content using the Audible Manager Using Windows Media Player Using Windows Media PlayerCopyright and copyright protection feature DRM Window names Features taskbar Seek sliderQuick Access Panel button Windows Media Player Copying music from CD Using Windows Media PlayerFrom the Features taskbar, click Rip menu Click Start Rip Transferring music file to the recorder Click on the Create folder hierarchyIf Create folder hierarchy on File is transferred to the recorder From the Features taskbar, click SyncClick Start Sync Recorder is recognized as a Removable Disk Using Windows Media Player 100Music les increases Copying voice file to the CD Click Start Burn Using Windows Media Player101 Click Burn menu again, Select Audio CD or Data CD Burn menu From the Features taskbar, click102 Click Start Burn Using iTunes Using iTunes103 Import Using Using iTunesUsing iTunes Setting 105 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start iTunes 106 Select the desired playlist,Put a check mark on the voice files to copy to the CD-R/RW 107 Importing Podcast ContentPodcast Content Register a Podcast program Importing Podcast Content Update a program108 Download the Content 109Download will complete 110 Transfer Content to the RecorderContent transfer will start Transfer will complete To register programs Program Guide Functions111 Click Subscribe to register on the podcast Loading Audible Content Loading Audible ContentInstalling AudibleManager Installation starts 113 Loading Audible ContentPurchasing Audible Content Adding Device to AudibleManager 114 Transferring Audible ContentContent Connect the recorder to a computer 115 Audible ModeFile Display Screen in Audible Mode See Selecting the folders and files P.27 for details Playback Position and Section Enjoy Audible Content with the Recorder116 Playback Position Operating Recorder in Audible Mode 117Press and hold the 0 button while the recorder is stopped Setting menu during playback 118File Skip and Section Skip 119 Using as external memory of the PCConnecting the recorder to your PC P.80 Copy the data Disconnect the recorder from the PC P.81 120 Alarm message listAlarm message list Message Meaning Explanation Action Symptom Probable cause Action TroubleshootingAlarm message list/Troubleshooting 121 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting122 Accessories optional 123 Specifications 124 Guide to recording times SpecificationsSpecifications It is possible to record exceeding 2GB Ni-MH Rechargeable batteries 126Alkaline batteries Linear PCM format 127 Specifications/Technical assistance and supportTechnical assistance and support For customers in Europe EN-BD2506-02 AP0909