Bookmark mode, About music file | Olympus DM-550, DM-450 instruction

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About music file

In cases where the recorder is unable to playback music files that have been transferred to it, check to make sure that the sampling rate and bit rate are in the range where playback is possible. Combinations of sampling rates and bit rates for music files which the recorder can playback are given below.

	File	Sampling	Bit rate
	format	frequency	Bit rate
	format	frequency
	WAV	44.1 kHz, 48 kHz	16 bit
	format	44.1 kHz, 48 kHz	16 bit
	format
		MPEG1 Layer3:
		32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
	MP3	48 kHz	From 8 kbps up to
	format	MPEG2 Layer3:	320 kbps
		16 kHz, 22.05 kHz,
		24 kHz
		8 kHz, 11 kHz,
	WMA	16 kHz, 22 kHz,	From 5 kbps up to
	format	32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,	320 kbps

48kHz

•Variable bitrate MP3 "les (in which conversion bitrates can vary) may not play properly.

•For WAV "les, this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM format. WAV "les other than these cannot be played back.

•This recorder is compatible with Microsoft Corporation DRM9, but not with DRM10.

Bookmark mode

The recorder has the bookmark mode in the contents file of the Podcast or Audible file which is transferred to the recorder. When the recorder is in bookmark mode, it automatically memorizes the last stop position as a [Playback Position]. Even the recorder is stopped while a file is being played back, the last stop position is recalled from the file, and the file can be played back from that position next time.

STOP button

PLAY button

9 0 button OK button

1Selecting the content file in the [Podcast] or the Audible file in the [Music] folder.

2Press the PLAY ` or OK button to start playback.

•[ `] will appear on the display. When you play the file which you have previously played back, the playback starts from the last stop position.

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Olympus DM-550, DM-450 manual Bookmark mode, About music file

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 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 About the folder for music playback First layerFile 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 Recording Press the RECs button againConnect 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 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 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 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 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 Speed setting Press the OK button to exit Speed selectionSelect 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 Installing Software Changing the Installation DestinationInstalling 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 Voice Files from the Recorder Download the voice fileDownload 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 Transferring music file to the recorder Click on the Create folder hierarchyIf 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 Using Windows Media Player 100Music 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 106 Select the desired playlist,Put a check mark on the voice files to copy to the CD-R/RW Importing Podcast Content Podcast Content107 Register a Podcast program Importing Podcast Content Update a program108 Download the Content 109Download 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 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 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