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DETAILEDINSTRUCTIONS

DIGITAL VOICERECORDER

Thank you for purchasing an OlympusDigital Voice Recorder.

Please read these instructions for informationabout 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.EN

Register your product on www.olympus-consumer.com/registerand get additional beneits rom Olympus!


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the unlikely event that a questionable item, error, or omission is ound, please contact ourCustomer Support Center.

Any liability or passive damages or damage o any kind occurred due to data loss incurredby a deect o the product, repair perormed by the third party other than Olympus or anOlympus authorized service station, or any other reason is excluded.

Trademarks and registered trademarks

IBM and PC/AT are the trademarks or registered trademarks o International BusinessMachines Corporation.

Microsot, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks o MicrosotCorporation.

Macintosh and iTunes are the trademarks o Apple Inc. microSD and microSDHC are the trademarks o SD Card Association.

MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed rom Fraunhoer IIS and Thomson. EUPHONY MOBILETM is a trademark o DiMAGIC Corporation. DVMTM is a trademark o DiMAGIC Corporation. The product was developed based on noise-canceling technology under license rom NEC

Corporation.Other product and brand names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registeredtrademarks o their respective owners.


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Table of Contents P.4

Safe and Proper Usage P.6

Getting Started P.8

About Recording P.8

About Playback P.

Menu Setting P.44

Using the Recorder on Your PC P.7

Managing Files on Your PC P.85

Importing Content for Listeningon the Recorder P.94

Other Information P.10

INDEX
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Table of contents

Introduction

INDEX ....................................................... 3Safe and proper usage .............................. 6General Precautions ....................................... 6Batteries ......................................................... 6

1 GettingStartedMain features ........................................... 8Identification of parts ............................ 10

Display (LCD panel)[Recorder] Mode Display Screen ..............11

Display (LCD panel) [Music] [Podcast][Audible] Mode Display Screen ................12

Power supply ......................................... 14Inserting batteries ........................................14

Charging by connecting to a computervia USB .....................................................15Connect to the USB connecting AC adapter

(optional) to charge .................................16Turning on/off the power ..............................18

HOLD ...................................................... 19Setting time and date [Time & Date] ....... 20

Changing the time and date..........................21Inserting and Ejecting a microSD card ..... 22

Inserting a microSD card .............................. 22Ejecting a microSD card ................................ 23

Notes on the folders ............................... 24About the folders for voice recordings ..........24About the folder for music playback ............ 25

About the folder for Podcast Contents ......... 26About the folder for Audible Contents ......... 26

Selecting the folders and files ................ 27

2 AboutRecordingRecording .............................................. 28

Recommended settings by recording

condition ................................................. 30Recording from external microphone or

other devices ............................................31

3 AboutPlayback

Playback ................................................ 33Bookmark mode ........................................... 36Setting an index mark or a temp mark ........ 38How to begin segment repeat playback ...... 40

Erasing ................................................... 42Partially erase a file (For DM-550) ............... 43

4 MenuSettingMenu set ting method ............................. 44+ File Menu ................................................. 46, Rec Menu ................................................. 47- Play Menu ................................................ 50. LCD/Sound Menu ..................................... 53/ Device Menu ............................................ 54Rearranging f iles [Replace] .......................... 56Moving/Copying Files [File Move/Copy]

(For DM-550) ........................................... 57Splitting Files [File Divide] (For DM-550) ..... 59Timer Recording [Timer Rec] ........................ 60Setting the Recording Scene [Rec Scene] ..... 62Alarm Playback Function [Alarm] ................ 64

Setting the Playback scene [Play Scene] ...... 66Guidance [Voice Guide] ................................ 68Changing the USB Class [USB Settings] ........ 69Formatting the recorder [Format] ............... 71

5 UsingtheRecorderonYourPCSaving Files in Your PC ............................ 73

Operating environment...........................74Functions Available in

the Olympus Sonority ........................ 75Installing Soft ware ................................ 76Uninstalling Software ............................ 78Using Online Help ................................... 79Connecting to Your PC ............................. 80

Connecting to your PC .................................. 80Disconnecting from your PC ......................... 81

Running Olympus Sonorit y ..................... 82Window Names (Olympus Sonority) ........ 83


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6 ManagingFilesonYourPCDownload Voice Files from the Recorder

... 85Play a Voice File ...................................... 87Using the Waveform Editing Function ..... 88Using the One-touch ef fect Function ....... 88Upload Voice Files to the Recorder .......... 89Copying Voice Guide Data ....................... 90USB Microphone/USB Speaker ................. 91

Upgrade Function ................................... 92Functions Available in

the Olympus Sonority Plus ................. 93Functions Available with the

Music Editing Plug-in ......................... 93

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ListeningontheRecorderImporting Content for Listening on theRecorder ............................................ 94

Using Windows Media Player .................. 95Window names ............................................ 96Copying music from CD ................................ 97Transferring music file to the recorder......... 98

Copying voice file to the CD .........................101Using iTunes ..........................................103

Window names ...........................................103Copying music from CD .............................. 104Transferring music file to the recorder........105Copying voice f ile to the CD ........................ 106

Importing Podcast Content....................107Register a Podcast program ........................107Update a program ...................................... 108Download the Content ............................... 109Transfer Content to the Recorder ................110

Program Guide Functions ......................111To register programs ...................................111

Loading Audible Content .......................112Installing AudibleManager .........................112Adding Device to AudibleManager .............113Purchasing Audible Content........................113

Transferring Audible Content ................114

Enjoy Audible Content withthe Recorder .....................................115Audible Mode ..............................................115Playback Position and Section ....................116Operating Recorder in Audible Mode ..........117

Using as external memory of the PC .......119

8 OtherInformationAlarm message list ................................120

Troubleshooting....................................121Accessories (optional) ............................123Specifications .......................................124Technical assistance and support ...........127


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Beforeusingyournewrecorder,readthismanualcarefullytoensurethatyouknow

howtooperateitsafelyandcorrectly.Keepthismanualinaneasilyaccessiblelocationforfuturereference. The warning symbols indicate important

saety related inormation. To protectyoursel and others rom personal injury ordamage to property, it is essential that youalways read the warnings and inormation

provided.

General Precautions

Donotleavetherecorderinhot,humidlocationssuchasinsideaclosedautomobileunderdirectsunlightoronthebeachinthe

summer. Donotstoretherecorderin

placesexposedtoexcessivemoistureordust.

Donotuseorganicsolventssuchasalcoholandlacquerthinnertocleantheunit.

DonotplacetherecorderontopofornearelectricappliancessuchasTVsorrefrigerators.

Avoidrecordingorplayingbacknearcellularphonesorotherwirelessequipment,astheymaycauseinterferenceandnoise.

Ifyouexperiencenoise,movetoanotherplace,ormovetherecorderfurtherawayfromsuchequipment.

Avoidsandordirt.Thesecancauseirreparabledamage.

Avoidstrongvibrationsor

shocks. Donotdisassemble,repairor

modifytheunityourself.

Donotoperatetheunitwhileoperatingavehicle(suchasabicycle,motorcycle,orgo-cart).

Keeptheunitoutofthereachofchildren.

Recordedcontentinmemorymaybedestroyedorerasedbyoperatingmistakes,unitmalfunction,orduring

repairwork.Itisrecommendedtobackupandsaveimportantcontenttoothermediasuchasacomputerharddisk.Anyliabilityforpassivedamagesordamageofanykindoccurredduetodatalossincurredbyadefectoftheproduct,repairperformedbythethirdpartyother

thanOlympusoranOlympusauthorizedservicestation,oranyotherreasonsisexcludedfromtheOlympussliability.

Batteries

fDanger: Batteriesshouldneverbe

exposedtoflame,heated,short-circuitedordisassembled.

Neverstorebatterieswheretheywillbeexposedtodirectsunlight,orsubjectedtohightemperaturesinahotvehicle,nearaheatsource,etc.

fWarning: Donotsolderleadwiresor

terminalsdirectlyontoabatteryormodifyit.

Donotconnectthe=and-terminalstogether.Thismay

causefire,overheatingorelectricshock.

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Whencarryingorstoringthebatteries,besuretoputitin

theprovidedcasetoprotectitsterminals.Donotcarryorstorethebatterieswithanymetalobjects(suchaskeyrings).

Ifthiswarningisnotfollowed,fire,overheatingorelectricshockmayoccur.

Donotconnectthebatteriesdirectlytoapoweroutletoracigarettelighterofanautomobile.

Donotinsertthebatterieswiththeir=and-terminalsreversed.

Ifanyliquidfromabatterygetsintoyoureyes,promptlywashitoffwithcleanwaterandconsultyourdoctoratonce.

Donotattempttorechargealkaline,lithiumoranyothernon-rechargeablebatteries.

Neveruseanybatterieswithatornorcrackedoutercover.

Keepbatteriesoutofthereachofchildren.

Ifyounoticeanythingunusualwhenusingthisproductsuchasabnormalnoise,heat,smoke,oraburningodor:

1 remove the batteries immediately

while being careul not to burn

yoursel, and;

2 call your dealer or local Olympus

representative or service.

Donotexposethebatteriestowater.Donotallowwatertocontacttheterminals.

Donotremoveordamagethebatteriesinsulatingsheet.

Donotusethebatteriesifyoufindsomethingwrongwiththem

suchasleakage,colorchangeordeformity.

Unplugthechargerifthechargingisstillincompleteafterthespecifiedtimeitshouldtake.

Shouldanybatteriesliquidgetonskinorclothing,promptlywashitoffwithcleanwater.

Keepbatteriesawayfromfire.

f Caution: Donotmixanduseacharged

batterywithadischargedbattery.

Donotusedrycellbatteries,batteriesthathavedifferentcapacitiesorareofdifferenttypesandbrands.

Chargethetwobatteriessimultaneouslytousethem.

Donotsubjectbatteriestostrong

shocks. Whenusingrechargeable

batteriesthathavenotbeenusedforawhile,besuretorechargethembeforeuse.

Rechargeablebatterieshavelimitedlifetime.Whenthe

operatingtimebecomesshortereveniftherechargeablebatteryisfullychargedunderthespecifiedcondition,replaceitwithanewone.

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Main featuress SupportsthelinearPCMformat,

whichiscapableofrecordingsoundqualityequivalenttoorsurpassingCD-level(ForDM-550).Capable o realistically recording variousdierent sound sources. High resolution

recording at a high sampling requencyequivalent or superior to that o a musicCD (Sampling requency 44.1 kHz, Bitcount 16bit) is possible ( P.47).

s Supportsawiderangeofrecordingformats.CanhandletheMP3format(MPEG-1AudioLayer3),andtheWindowsMedia

Audio(WMA)format.This device can save iles in a highlycompressed manner, thereby allowingor extended recording times ( P.47).In addition, when connected to anexternal device, the recorder can encodeincoming analog audio signals without aPC ( P.32).

s Supportshighcapacityrecordingmedia.Besidesthe4GB(DM-550)or2GB(DM-450)built-inmemory,youcanalsorecordontoacommercially-availablemicroSDcard(P.22).Check the OLYMPUS website regardingmicroSD cards which are conirmedoperation with this recorder.

s YoucanplaybackWAV,WMA,andMP3formatfilestransferredfromacomputerinadditiontofilesrecordedbythedeviceitself.You can be enjoyed as a music player at

any time.s Ithasabuilt-inVariableControl

VoiceActuator(VCVA)function(P.48).

s TheLowCutFilterminimizesairconditionernoiseandothersimilarnoiseswhilerecording(P.48).

s Therecordinglevelcanbeadjustedautomaticallyor

manually(ForDM-550)(P.47).s ANoiseCancelfunction(P.50)

andaVoiceFilterfunction(P.50)cutnoiseandenableclearaudioplayback.

s ForWMA-formatrecording,youcanselectoneof6recording

modessuchasstereoormonaural(P.47).

s Hasbuiltinrecordingscenesetting(P.62)andplaybackscenesetting(P.66)functionstoregistertherecordingorplaybacksoundqualityormode

accordingtodifferentusages.s Youcanmoveorcopyfiles

betweenthebuilt-inmemoryandmicroSDcard,andwithinthefoldersinthememory(ForDM-550)(P.57).

s Youcansplitfiles(P.59),or

deleteapartofafile(P.43)recordedinPCMformatinthisrecorder(ForDM-550).

s Ithasabacklightfull-dotdisplay(LCDpanel)(P.11).

s Itfeaturesvariousrepeatfunctions(P.40,P.50).

s Indexmarkandtempmarkfeaturesallowyoutoquicklyfinddesiredlocations(P.38).

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s Theplaybackspeedcanbecontrolledaspreferred(P.51).

s Theguidancefeature(inEnglishandotherlanguages)givesaudionotificationofoperatingconditions.Variousfunctionscanbeoperatedeasily(P.68).

s Youmayassignyourownnamestofolders(P.54).

s TimerRec(P.60)andAlarmfeatures(P.64)enableautomaticrecordingandplayingatasettime.

s Adirectionalmicrophonefeaturehasbeenincludedthatallowsswitchingbetweenbroadstereo

recordingandrecordingwithahighlydirectionalquality(P.48).

s Aconvenientintroplayfeaturehasbeenincludedforwhensearchingforafilethatyouwanttolistento(ForDM-550)(P.53).

s EUPHONYMOBILEhasbeenincludedtoproduceanatural,realisticexperiencewithoutdegradingsoundquality(P.50).

s Fastforwardandrewindarepossibleatsetintervals(P.52).

s ComeswithOlympusSonoritysoftwareforWindowsandMacintosh(P.75).

I you transer voice iles recordedwith the recorder to a PC, you caneasily playback, organize, and edit theiles.

You can perorm waveorm editing,ile joining, and ile splitting.I you connect the recorder to acomputer, you can use it as a USBmicrophone or USB speaker ( P. 91).

s TheOlympusSonoritycanbeupgradedtoaOlympusSonority

Plus,whichisequippedwithaenhancedfunctionality(Option)(P.92).

In addition to the Olympus Sonorityunctions, editing o MP3 ilesand creation o music CDs can beperormed.

s ThisrecorderiscompatiblewithUSB2.0,enablingfastdatatransfertoacomputer.

s IthasaUSBchargingfunction(P.15,P.16).

s ItiscompatiblewithPodcasting(P.107).

I avorite Podcast URLs are registeredin the Olympus Sonority, the latestbroadcasting content will be receivedautomatically. Press the Podcastbutton on the recorder to quicklylisten to the program (ile) transerredrom the Olympus Sonority to therecorder.

s CompatiblewithAudiblebroadcasting(P.112).

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1MIC(Microphone)jack2Recordindicatorlight3RECs(Record)button4STOP4button5PLAY`button

6Straphole7Built-instereomicrophone8Display(LCDpanel)9+button0F/SCENEbutton!9button@LISTbutton#button$ERASEbutton

%0button^OK/MENUbutton&F1/PODCASTbutton*Built-inspeaker(EAR(Earphone)jack

)REMOTEjackConnect the receiver o the exclusive remotecontrol set (optional). The recorder's recordingand stop unctions can be operated throughthe remote control.

-Cardcover=USBconnectorqBatterycover

wBatterycoverreleasebuttonePOWER/HOLDswitch

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Display (LCD panel)

[Recorder] Mode Display Screen

Folder list display

1Recordingmediaindicator

2Currentfoldername3Recorderstatusindicator/ Batteryindicator4Foldername5Functionguideindicator

1Recordingmediaindicator2Currentfoldername

3Recorderstatusindicator/ Batteryindicator4Filename5Functionguideindicator

File list display

File display

1Recordingmediaindicator

2Currentfilename3Recorderstatusindicator/ Batteryindicator [`]Playindicator [s]Recordindicator [5]Pauseindicator

[4]Stopindicator [1]F.Playindicator [2]S.Playindicator4Folderindicator/ Recordingmodeindicator/ [ ]Timerindicator [ ]Alarmindicator

5Remainingmemorybarindicator/ Playbackpositionbarindicator6Icondisplay[?]Microphonesensitivityindicator[!]VCVAindicator[0]LowCutFilterindicator

[ ]ZoomMicindicator[%]NoiseCancelindicator[$]VoiceFilterindicator[ ]EUPHONYindicator[ ][ ]Playbackmodeindicator



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List display1

When there are iles and olders in the older

When there are only iles in the older

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File display

1Recordingmediaindicator2Currentfilename3Recorderstatusindicator/ Batteryindicator4

Titlename5Artistname6Albumname7Elapsedplaybacktime8Functionguideindicator

7FileLockindicator8Currentfilenumber/ Totalnumberofrecordedfilesin

thefolder9Elapsedrecordingtime/ Elapsedplaybacktime0Remainingrecordingtime/ Filelength

!Recordingdateandtime/ Levelmeter@Functionguideindicator


1Recordingmediaindicator2Currentfoldername

3Recorderstatusindicator/ Batteryindicator4Foldername/Filename5Functionguideindicator

1Recordingmediaindicator2Currentfoldername3Recorderstatusindicator/

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Power supply

2 Insertbattery,observingthecorrect=and-polarities.

Inserting batteries

This recorder can be used with either Ni-MHRechargeable Batteries or AAA AlkalineBatteries.

1 Slidethebatterycoveropenwhilelightlypressingthebatterycoverreleasebutton.

When charging the recorder, be sureto use the supplied speciied Ni-MHrechargeable (BR401) batteries.

The supplied rechargeable batteriesare not ully charged. Beore usingthe unit the irst time or ater longperiods o disuse, it is recommendedthat you charge them until ull (P.15, P.16).

4 SlidethePOWER/HOLDswitchinthedirectionindicatedbythe

arrow,andturnthepoweron.

3 Closethebatterycovercompletelybypressingtothe

directionA,thenslidingtothedirectionB.

I the hour indicator lashes in thedisplay, see Settingtimeanddate[Time&Date] ( P.20).

Battery indicator

The battery indicator on the display changesas the batteries lose power.

When [:] appears on the display, replacethe batteries as soon as possible. Whenthe batteries are too weak, [ ] and[BatteryLow] appears on the display, therecorder shuts down.

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Notes

Manganese batteries may not be used in

this recorder. When changing batteries, AAA alkaline

batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries are recommended.

Be sure to stop the recorder beorereplacing the batteries. Unloading thebatteries while the recorder is in use maycorrupt the le. I you are recording intoa le and the batteries run out, you willlose your currently recorded le becausethe le header will not be able to close.It is crucial to change the batteries onceyou see only one Hash mark in the batteryindicator.

I it takes longer than 15 minute to replacethe dead batteries or i you take thebatteries in and out repeatedly at shortintervals, you may have to reset the timewhen you have loaded resh batteries( P.20).

Remove the batteries i you are not goingto use the recorder or an extended periodo time.

When playing a voice/music le, therecorder may be reset due to thereduction o the voltage output o thebatteries depending on the volume leveleven i [8] is displayed in the batteryindicator. In this case, lower the volume othe recorder.

When replacing rechargeable batteries, besure to use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries.The use o other manuacturers' productscan damage the recorder and should beavoided.

Power supply

Charging by connecting to a

computer via USBYou can charge the batteries by connectingto a PC's USB port. When charging, be sureto correctly place the rechargeable batteries(supplied) into the recorder ( P.14).

Do not charge primary batteries such as

alkali or lithium batteries. It may causebattery leakage heating and recordermalunction.

1 BootthePC.

2 ConnecttheUSBconnection

cabletotheUSBportofthePC.3 IntheStoporHoldstatus,

connecttheUSBcabletotheconnectingterminalonthebottomofthisrecorderwhilepressingtheSTOP4button.

[Batt.Chargemode] appears in thedisplay while pressing the STOP4button.

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Connect to the USB connecting AC

adapter (optional) to chargeIt can be charged by connecting to the USBconnecting AC adapter (A514) (optional).Beore connecting the AC adapter, switchthe USB Connection setting to [ACAdapter]( P.69).

1 PlugtheACAdapterintoasocket

fordomesticpower.

2 PlugtherecordersUSBconnectingcableintotheACAdapter.

3 WiththePoweratOFF,connecttheUSBcabletotheconnectingterminalonthebottomofthisrecorderwhilepressingtheSTOP4button.

[Batt.Chargemode] will be

displayed on the screen. Charging will start when [Charging]

appears in the display.

Power supply

Notes

Charging will stop temporarily during

recording, playback or data transmission. The recorder cannot be charged when the

PC is not turned on. Also, it may not becharged when the PC is not switched on,or when it is in the standby, hibernate orsleep mode.

Do not charge the recorder with the USBhub connected.

I [Cannotcharge] is displayed, it meansthat a battery that cannot be charged isin the recorder. Replace the batteries withsupplied ones at once ( P. 14).

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Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries

Read the ollowing descriptions careullywhen you use the Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries.

Discharging:

The rechargeable batteries sel-dischargewhile this is not in use. Be sure to chargethem regularly beore use.

Operatingtemperature:

The rechargeable batteries are chemicalproducts. The rechargeable batterieseiciency may luctuate even whenoperating within the recommendedtemperature range. This is an inherentnature o such products.

Recommendedtemperaturerange:Whenoperatingappliance:

0C - 42C/ 32F - 107.6FCharging:

5C - 35C/ 41F - 95FStorageforalongperiod:

20C - 30C/ 4F - 86F

Using the rechargeable batteries outsidethe above temperature range may result indeclining eiciency and shorter battery lie.In order to prevent battery leakage or rust,remove the rechargeable batteries rom theproducts when you will not be using themor a long time, and store them separately.

Notes This recorder is designed to ully charge

batteries regardless o their energy level.However, or best results when chargingnewly purchased rechargeable batteriesor batteries that have not been usedor a long time (more than one month),it is recommended to ully charge the

batteries then discharge repeatedly or 2to 3 times.

Power supply

When disposing rechargeable batteries,always observe the local laws and

regulations. Contact you local recyclingcenter or proper disposal methods. I Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are not

ully discharged, protect against short-circuiting (e.g. by taping the contacts)beore disposing.

ForcustomersinGermany:

Olympus has a contract with the GRS (JointBattery Disposal Association) in Germany toensure environmentally riendly disposal.

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Turning off the power

SlidethePOWER/HOLDswitchinthedirectionindicatedbythearrowfor0.5secondsorlonger.

The display will turn on, and the power willbe turned on.

Turning on/off the power

When the recorder is not being used,turn the power o to reduce batteryconsumption to a minimum. Even ithe power is turned o, existing data,mode settings, and clock settings will bemaintained.

Turning on the power

Whiletherecorderspowerisoff,slidethePOWER/HOLDswitchinthedirectionindicatedbythearrow.

Power supply

The display shuts o, and the power willbe turned o. The resume unction remembers the stop

position beore the power is turned o.

Power save mode

I the recorder is on and stops or 10 minutesor longer (deault), the display shuts o andit goes into power save mode. You canset the time to enter power save moderom among [5minutes], [10minutes],[30minutes], [1hour] and [Off] ( P.54).To exit power save, press any button.

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Set the recorder to HOLD mode

SlidethePOWER/HOLDswitchtotheHOLDposition.

I you bring the POWER/HOLD switch to theHOLD position, the current conditions will

be preserved, and all buttons and switcheswill be disabled.This eature is useul whenthe recorder has to be carried in a bagor pocket. Also, you can stop to preventaccident during recording.

Ater [Hold] appears on the display, the

recorder is set to HOLD mode.

Exit HOLD mode

SlidethePOWER/HOLDswitchtotheAposition.

Notes

I you press any button in HOLD mode, the

clock display ashes or 2 seconds, but itwill not operate the recorder.

I HOLD is applied during playback(recording), operation is disabled withthe playback (recording) state unchanged(When playback has ended and therecording has ended due to the remainingmemory being used up, it will stop).

This recorder can be eectively operatedvia the connected exclusive remotecontrol set RS30W (optional), even when itis in HOLD mode.

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I you set the time and date beorehand,the inormation when the ile is recorded is

automatically stored or each ile. Setting thetime and date beorehand enables easier ilemanagement.

Whenyouusethisrecorderforthefirsttimeafterpurchasing,orwhenyouswitchitonafterremovingthebatteriesformorethan15minutes

whenexchangingbatteries,etc,the[Set Time & Date]willappear.Whenthehourisflashing,conductthesetupfromStep1.

1 Pressthe9or0buttontoselecttheitemtoset.

Select the item rom the hour,minute, year, month and day

with a lashing point.

2 Pressthe+orbuttontoset.

Follow the same steps by pressing the9 or0 button to select the nextitem, and press the + or button toset.

You can select between 12 and 24 hourdisplay by pressing the F1 button whilesetting the hour and minute.

Example:10:20P.M

10:20PM(Initialsetting)

22:20

You can select the order o the month,day and year by pressing the F1button while setting them.

Example:April15,20094M15D2009Y(Initialsetting)

15D4M2009Y

2009Y4M15D

3 PresstheOKbuttontocompletethesetting.

The clock will start rom the setdate and time. Press the OKbuttonaccording to the time signal.


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STOPbutton

+button

90button

OKbutton

Fbutton

Settingtimeanddate

1 Select[Time & Date]fromthe

menuin[Device Menu]. [Time&Date] will appear on the

display. For details on menu settings, please

reer to P. 44, P.45. The hour will lash on the display,

indicating the start o the Time andDate setup process.

The ollowing steps are the same as Step 1through Step 3 o Settingtimeanddate[Time&Date] ( P.20).

Changing the time and date

While the recorder is during stop mode,press and hold the STOP4 button to displaythe [Time&Date], and [Remain]. I thecurrent time and date is not correct, set it

using the procedure below.

2 PresstheForSTOP4buttontoclosethemenuscreen.

Notes

I you press the OK button during the

setup operation, the recorder will save theitems that were set to that point.

Ater setup, a message will sound sayingthat I the guidance is not required, select[Off], and the screen goes into [VoiceGuide] ( P.68) setup. I you dont wantthe guidance eature, select [Off].


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2 FacethemicroSDcardthecorrectwayandinsertitintothecardslotasshowninthediagram.

The "microSD" indicated in the instructionmanual reers to both microSD and

microSDHC.This recorder can be used with commerciallyavailable microSD cards as well as the built-in memory.

Inserting a microSD card

1 Whiletherecorderisduringstop

mode,openthecardcover.

Insert the microSD card keeping itstraight.

The microSD card stops with a clickwhen it is inserted all the way.

Inserting the microSD card the wrongway or at an angle could damage thecontact area or cause the microSDcard to jam.

I the microSD card is not inserted allthe way, data may not be written tothe microSD card.

3 Closethecardcoversecurely.

When you insert the microSD card,the recording media changeoverdisplay will appear.

4 WhenyouarerecordingtoamicroSDcard,pressthe+orbuttonandselect[Yes].


Notes

It is possible to switch the recording mediaover to the built-in memory ( P.54).

In some cases microSD card which havebeen ormatted (initialized) by anotherdevice, such as a computer, cannot berecognized. Be sure to ormat them withthis recorder beore using ( P.71).

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gamicroSDcard

Ejecting a microSD card

1 Whiletherecorderisduringstopmode,openthecardcover.

2 PushthemicroSDcardinwardtounlockit,andletitejectpartially.

The microSD card is visibly out o theslot and can be removed saely.

When [MemorySelect] is set to[microSDCard], [Built-inMemorySelected] will appear.

3 Closethecardcoversecurely.


Notes

Releasing your nger quickly ater pushingthe microSD card inward may cause it toeject orceully out o the slot.

Beore inserting the microSD card, turn o

the write protection unction. Check theOlympus website regarding microSD cardswhich are conirmed operation with thisrecorder.

This recorder may not recognize correctlyon some microSD cards which are notcompatible with this recorder.

In the case when the microSD card cannot

be recognized, remove the microSD cardthen put it in again to see i this recorderrecognizes the microSD card.

The processing perormance reduces in amicroSD card when you repeat writing anddelete. In this case, ormat the microSD card( P.71).

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Recorder FolderA

FolderB

FolderC

FolderD

FolderE

001

002

003

004

999

Home

FolderFile

DM55 0001 .WMA

1 2 3


The built-in memory or the microSD card can be used or the recording media. Regardlesso the recording media, voice ile, music iles, and contents iles are separated and saved

respectively into the [Recorder], [Music], [Podcast] and [Audible] olders organized in abranching tree-style.When [Home] is displayed in the Function Guide display section,press the F1 key to return to the home screen. This is useul whenswitching the [Recorder], [Music], [Podcast] and [Audible] modes.

About the folders for voice recordings

[Folder A] - [Folder E] within the [Recorder] older are the olders or voice recordings.When recording with this recorder, select any one o the ive olders and then record.

File names will be automatically created or iles recorded by this recorder.

1UserID:The user ID name that has been set on the DigitalVoice Recorder. The user ID can be changed in theOlympus Sonority.

2Filenumber:A serial number automatically assigned by aDigital Voice Recorder.

3Extension:

These are the ile name extensions or therecording ormat when recording with this device. Linear PCM ormat .WAV MP3 ormat .MP3 WMA ormat .WMA

Each older can storeup to 999 iles.

Notesontheolders

Note

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Artist01

Artist02

Artist03

001

002

003

004

999

Folder

File

Firstlayer

Album01

Album02

Album03

Secondlayer

MusicHome

Notesontheolders

About the folder for music playback

When transerring music iles to the device using Windows Media Player, a older isautomatically created within the [Music] older which has a layered structure as shown in thediagram below.Music iles that are in the same older can be rearranged in preerential order and replayed( P.56).

Each older can storeup to 999 iles.

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Program01

Program02

Program03

001

002

003

004

999

Firstlayer

PodcastHome

Artist01

Artist02

Artist03

001

002

003

004

999

Firstlayer

Album01

Album02

Album03

Secondlayer

AudibleHome Music

About the folder for Podcast Contents

A [Podcast] older, or saving iles distributed (

P.107) by Podcast, is prepared in advanceinside the [Home] older. Programs (iles) transmitted rom the "Olympus Sonority" can beplayed. With the recorder stopped, pressing the [Podcast] button or one second or longerwill open the [Podcast] older under the [Home] older. A list o iles and olders within theolder will appear. For "Podcast" please see P.107.

Each older canstore up to 999iles.

Up to 128 olders can becreated under the [Podcast]older, including [Podcast].

About the folder for Audible Contents

Audible iles can be redirected rom the Audible website to the recorder using the AudibleManager ( P.112) or Windows Media Player.When redirecting Audible iles to this recorder using the Audible Manager, an [Audible]older or playing Audible iles will automatically be created in the [Music] older, and theiles stored there.When redirecting Audible iles to this recorder using the Windows Media Player, an [Artist]older or playing will be created in the [Music] older, just like or music iles, and the ileswill be stored there.

Each oldercan store upto 999 iles.

Up to 128 olders can be creat-ed under the [Audible] older,including [Audible].

Notesontheolders

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Homefolderlistdisplay

Folderlistdisplay(Secondlayer)

Filelistdisplay

FiledisplayHomefolder

listdisplayFolderlistdisplay Filelistdisplay

Proceed

Folderlistdisplay(Firstlayer)

Return

Filedisplay

Selectingtheolders

andiles

g

Change olders while the operation is playing back or stopped. For inormation on thelayered structure o the olders, see the section entitled Notesonthefolders ( P.24

to P.26).

Operationofthefoldersformusicplaybacks/Contentplaybacks:

Operationofthefoldersforvoicerecordings:

OKbuttonLIST button

Filedisplay

Each time you press this it opensthe older or ile selected in thelist display and proceeds downone level.

The list display screen can beoperated by the9 button.

Each time you press this it returnsup one level. The list displaycan be operated by the 0button.

When you press and hold theLIST button while moving in ahierarchy o olders, it will returnto the ile display.

Inormation o the selectedile is displayed. Enters inplayback standby mode.

Listdisplay

The olders and ilesrecorded in this recorder aredisplayed.

+orbutton

Select the older or ile.

Moving through the levels

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bcde

RECbutton

STOPbutton

g

Beore starting recording, select a voicerecording older between [&] to [*] in the[Recorder] older. These ive olders can beselectively used to distinguish the kind orecording; or example, Folder [&] mightbe used to store private inormation, whileFolder ['] might be dedicated to holdingbusiness inormation.

Recording

[RecMode] cannot be changed inthe recording standby mode or whilerecording. Conigure this while therecorder is stopped ( P.47).

3 PresstheSTOP4buttontostoprecording.

[4] will appear on the display.

f File length

Notes

When a microSD card is inserted in therecorder, be sure to conrm the recordingmedia as either [Built-inMemory] or[microSDCard] so that there is no mistake( P.54).

I you select a older other thanAthroughE and press the RECs button,a [Cannotrecordinthisfolder] messagewill ash. Select a older romA throughE and start recording again.

To ensure recording rom the beginning,start speaking ater you see the recordingindicator light on.

When remaining recording time is lessthan 60 seconds, the recording indicatorlight starts ashing. When the recordingtime is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, thelight ashes aster.

1 Selecttherecordingfolder(P.24toP.27).

Howtochangefolders:1Pressing the LIST button at the ile

display while stopped will return you

to the next higher level. Pressing theLIST button repeatedly will bring youto the older list display.

2Pressing the + or button at theolder list display will select theolders or voice recordings.Newly recorded audio will be saved asthe last ile in the selected older.

2 PresstheRECsbuttontostartrecording.

The recording indicator light glowsand [s] will appear on the display.

Turn the microphone in the directiono the source to be recorded.

a Recording modeb Remaining memory bar indicatorc Elapsed recording timed Remaining recording timee Level meter (change according to the

recording level and recording unctionsettings)

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To EAR jack

RECbutton

PLAYbutton Recording [`] will appear on the display.

Stop recording and the ile that was justrecorded will be played back.

Pause

Whiletherecorderisduringrecordingmode,presstheRECsbutton.

[5] will appear on the display. The recorder will time out ater 120

minutes when let in Rec Pause.

ResumeRecording:

PresstheRECsbuttonagain.

Recording will resume at the point ointerruption.

To quickly check on the recorded contents

Whiletherecorderisduringrecordingmode,pressthePLAY`button.

Listening while audio is recorded

I you start recording ater inserting theearphone into the EAR jack on the recorder,you can hear the sound being recorded. The

recording monitor volume can be adjusted bypressing the + or button.

ConnecttheearphonetotheEARjackontherecorder.

Ater recording has started, you can hearthe sound being recorded through theearphone.

When [FolderFull] appears, the recorderwill not be able to record anymore. Delete

any unnecessary les beore recording anyurther ( P.42). Recorder will not be able to record

anymore when [MemoryFull] appears.Delete any unnecessary les beorerecording any urther ( P.42).

We recommend ormatting the recordmedia in the recorder beore recording

(

P.71).

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Recommended settings by recording condition

The recorder is initially set to the [STXQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereorecordings immediately ater purchasing it. The various unctions relating to recording canbe conigured in detail to suit the recording conditions.The ollowing table shows the standard recording settings with the recording environmentas an example.

Recordingcondition

RecommendedSettings

[RecMode](P.47)

[MicSense](P.47)

[LowCutFilter](P.48)

[ZoomMic](P.48)

Recording orconerencesand other largegroups.

[PCM]:[44.1kHz][STXQ]

[MP3]:[320kbps][High]

[On]

[Wide]

Meetings andbusiness negotia-tions with a small

number o people.

[STXQ][STHQ]

[MP3]:[256kbps][MP3]:[192kbps]

[Middle] [Wide]

Dictation with alot o backgroundnoise.

[HQ] [Low] [Off]

Mu s i c p la y i ng,wild birds sing-ing, and railwaysounds.

[PCM]:[48kHz][PCM]:[44.1kHz]

Set the micro-phone sensitivityaccording to the

volume being

recorded.

[Off] [Off]

Dictation in aquiet environ-ment

It can be used in any type o setting.Select a setting or recording.

Notes

Recording level cannot be controlled using

the volume button. When using the earphones, do not set the

volume too high. Listening at very highvolume may lead to hearing loss.

Do not place earphones near a microphoneas this may cause eedback.

When the external speaker is connectedwhile recording, there is a risk that audio

eedback will occur.

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To MIC jack

Recording

Recording from external microphoneor other devices

The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded. Connect as ollows by the deviceto be used. Do not plug and unplug devices into the

recorders jack while it is recording.

Recording with externalmicrophone:

ConnectanexternalmicrophonetotheMICjackoftherecorder.

Applicableexternalmicrophones

2channelmicrophone(omni-directional):ME30W

These are highly sensitive omni-directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical perormances.

Highlysensitivenoise-cancellationmonauralmicrophone(unidirectional):ME52W

This microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise.

CompactGunMicrophone(unidirectional):ME31

The directional microphones are useulor recordings such as outdoor recordingo wild birds singing. The metal-cutbody provides a sturdiness to the highrigidity.

Tieclipmicrophone(omni-directional):ME15

Small concealing microphone with atie-clip.

Telephonepickup:TP7

Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning.The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded.

Notes

Use the connecting cord sold separatelyor dubbing (KA333) to connect therecorder with other devices.

The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder. When youconnect the recorder to an externaldevice, execute a test recording and adjustthe output level o the external device.

The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorders MIC jack.

Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used.

When an external monaural microphoneis used while [RecMode] is set to a stereorecording mode, it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone ( P.47).

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To audio outputterminal o other

devices

To EARjack

To audio inputterminal oother devices

Note The detailed input levels cannot be

adjusted with this recorder ( P.47). Whenexternal devices are connected, perorm atest recording and then adjust the outputlevel or the external devices.

Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder:

The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) o the other device, and theMIC jack o the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) or dubbing.

Note When you adjust the various sound

quality settings related to playback onthe recorder, the audio output signal sentout rom the EAR jack will change as well( P.50).

Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices:

The sound o this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)o other devices and the EAR jack o thisrecorder, with the connecting cord KA333(optional) or dubbing.

Recording

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a

STOPbutton

+button

90button

OKbutton

PLAYbutton

LISTbutton

PlaybackThe recorder can playback WAV, MP3and WMA ormat iles. To playback a ilerecorded with other machines, you need totranser (copy) it rom a computer.

3 PressthePLAY`orOKbuttontostartplayback.

[`] will appear on the display.

a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length

4 Pressthe+orbuttontoadjusttoacomfortablelisteningvolume.

The volume can be adjusted within arange rom [00] to [0].

5 PresstheSTOP4buttonat

anypointyouwanttostoptheplayback.

[4] will appear on the display. This will stop the ile being played

back midway. When the resumeunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered, even i thepower is turned o. The next time the

power is turned on, playback may beresumed rom the registered stoppedlocation.

1 Selectthefolderwhichcontainsthefilestobeplayedback(P.24toP.27).

Howtochangefolders:

1Pressing the LIST button at the iledisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level. Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the olderlist display.

2Press the + or button at the olderlist display to select older, and then

press OK or9 button.2 IntheFilelistdisplay,pressthe+

orbuttontoselectthefilethatyouwanttoplayback.

In the File display, press the9 or0 button to select a ile.

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3 [3] will appear on the display. I you release the9 button, it will stop.

Press the PLAY` or OKbutton to start

playback rom where it was stopped.Whiletherecorderisduringplaybackmode,pressandholdthe9button.

When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback.

I there is an index mark or temp mark in

the middle o the ile, the recorder willstop at that location ( P. 38). The recorder stops when it reaches the

end o the ile. Continue pressing the9button to proceed with the cue rom thebeginning o the next ile.

Rewinding

Whiletherecorderisduringstopmodeinthefiledisplay,pressandholdthe0button.

Forwarding

Whiletherecorderisduringstopmodeinthefiledisplay,pressandholdthe9button.

[4] will appear on the display. I you release the0 button, it will stop.

Press the PLAY` or OK button to startplayback rom where it was stopped.

Whiletherecorderisduringplaybackmode,pressandholdthe0button.

When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback

I there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle o the ile, the recorder willstop at that location ( P. 38).

The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning o the ile. Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview rom the end o the previous ile.

Locating the beginning of the file

Whiletherecorderisduringstopmodeorplaybackmode,pressthe9button.

The recorder skips to the beginning o the

next ile.Whiletherecorderisduringplaybackmode,pressthe0button.

The recorder skips to the beginning o thecurrent ile.

Whiletherecorderisduringstop

mode,pressthe0button. The recorder skips to the beginning othe previous ile. I the recorder stop themidway o the ile, return to the beginningo the ile.

Playback

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To EAR

jack

Playback

Whiletherecorderisduringplaybackmode,pressthe0

buttontwice. The recorder skips to the beginning o the

previous ile.

Notes

When you skip to the beginning o the ileduring playback, the recorder will stop at

the position o the index mark and tempmark. The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perorm theoperation in stop mode ( P. 38).

When [SkipSpace] set to other than[FileSkip], the recorder will skip orward/reverse the speciied time, then will startplayback ( P. 52).

Playback through earphone

An earphone can be connected to the EARjack o the recorder or listening.

When the earphone is used, the recorderspeaker will be switched-o.

Notes

To avoid irritation to the ear, insert theearphone ater turning down the volume

level. When you listen with the earphone during

playback, do not raise the volume toomuch. It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability.

Settings relating to playback

[Segmentrepeat](P.40)

This unction enablesrepeated playback o part othe ile being played.

[Replace](P.56)

This changes the order o theiles in the selected older. Itis useul or playing back ilesin a preerred order while innormal playback mode etc.

[NoiseCancel](P.50)

I recorded audio is diicultto understand because onoisy surroundings, adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel.

[EUPHONY](P.50)

Level adjustments othe [EUPHONY] setting canbe set to our stages accord-

ing to preerence.

[VoiceFilter](P.50)

The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high requency tonesduring normal, ast, or slowplayback, and enable clearaudio playback.

[PlayMode]

(P.50)

You can select the playback

mode that its your preer-ence.

[PlaySpeed](P.51)

The playback speed can beset to slow speed or astspeed playback.

[SkipSpace](P.52)

The skip interval length canbe set.

[Alarm](P.52)

The alarm playback unctioncan be set to play a selectedile at a pre-set time.

[PlayScene](P.52)

Playback settings o yourchoice can be saved to suitdierent sound qualities andplayback methods.

[IntroPlay](ForDM-550)(P.53)

You can listen to the irst ewseconds o a ile by touchingthe cursor to a ile within aolder.

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90button

OKbutton

PLAYbutton

About music file

In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music iles that have beentranserred to it, check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible. Combinations osampling rates and bit rates or music ileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow.

Fileformat

Samplingfrequency

Bitrate

WAVormat

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz 16 bit

MP3ormat

MPEG1Layer3:32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,48 kHzMPEG2Layer3:

16 kHz, 22.05 kHz,24 kHz

From 8 kbps up to320 kbps

WMAormat

8 kHz, 11 kHz,16 kHz, 22 kHz,32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,48 kHz

From 5 kbps up to320 kbps

Variable bitrate MP3 les (in which

conversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly. For WAV les, this recorder can only

playback those in the linear PCM ormat.WAV les other than these cannot beplayed back.

This recorder is compatible with MicrosotCorporation DRM9, but not with DRM10.

1 Selectingthecontentfileinthe[Podcast]ortheAudiblefileinthe[Music]folder.


Bookmark mode

The recorder has the bookmark mode inthe contents ile o the Podcast or Audibleile which is transerred to the recorder.When the recorder is in bookmark mode,it automatically memorizes the last stopposition as a [PlaybackPosition]. Eventhe recorder is stopped while a ile is beingplayed back, the last stop position is recalledrom the ile, and the ile can be played backrom that position next time.

[`] will appear on the display.When you play the ile which youhave previously played back, theplayback starts rom the last stop

position.

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3 PresstheSTOP4orOKbuttonatanypointyouwanttostopthe

playback.

The recorder stops when it reaches theend o the le. Continue pressing the9button to proceed with the cue rom thebeginning o the next le.

Rewinding

Press and hold the0 button while therecorder is stopped. When you release the button, the

recorder stops, but the [Playback

Position] will not be updated. Press thePLAY` or OK button to start playingback rom where it was stopped.

Press and hold the0button while playinga ile.When you release the0 button the

recorder will resume normal playback. I a temp mark ( P.38) or [Playback

Position] is marked in the middle othe le, the playback stops once at thatposition.

The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning o the ile. Continue pressingthe0button to proceed with the reviewrom the end o the previous le.

I the0

button is kept pressed while therecorder is stopped at the start o the tople, the recorder will ast rewind startingrom the end o the last le.

Locating the Beginning of the File

Press the9 button during playback, slowplayback, or ast playback.

The next ile is cued and playbackstarts at the previously set speed.

Press the0 button during playback, slowplayback, or ast playback.The ile being played is cued and

playback starts at the previously setspeed.

Press the0button 2 times during playback,slow playback or ast playback.The previous ile is cued and playback

starts at the previously set speed.

Stop a ile playback at any point.The stop position is memorized as a[PlaybackPosition] in the ile. In thisstatus, even i you select an empty ile,move to the other older, or turn therecorder o, the playback starts rom

the last memorized position when youplay the same ile.

4 Playingbackthecontentsfilewhichhasbeenplayedbackhalfway.

Press the PLAY` or OK button tostart playing back rom where it was

stopped.

Forwarding

Press and hold the9 button while therecorder is stopped. When you release the button, the

recorder stops, but the [Playback

Position] will not be updated. Press thePLAY` or OK button to start playingback rom where it was stopped.

Press and hold the9button while playinga ile.When you release the9 button the

recorder will resume normal playback. I a temp mark ( P.38) or [Playback

Position] is marked in the middle othe le, the playback stops once at thatposition.

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3 Fbutton

90button

OKbutton

PLAYbutton

ERASEbutton

1 PresstheFbuttonduringfile

recording,recordingpause,playing,orplaybackpause.

Even ater an index or temp mark isplaced, recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner.

A number appears on the display and

an index mark or temp mark will beplaced.

Setting an index mark or a temp mark

I index marks and temp marks are placed,you can quickly ind a location you wantto listen to in ast orward and ast rewindand when cuing a ile. Index marks cannotbe placed on MP3 iles or iles created onmachines other than Olympus IC recorders,but temp marks can be placed instead totemporarily remember desired positions.

I a temp mark ( P.38) is marked in themiddle o the le, it reproduces rom theposition.

I the skip space is set at other than le skip( P.52), the recorder will F. Skip (orwardskip) or R. Skip (reverse skip) or a set timebeore playback.

To skip a file

Press the9 button while the recorder is

stopped. It skips to the [PlaybackPosition] o

the next ile.

Press the0 button when the playback isstopped at the beginning o the ile. It skips to the [PlaybackPosition] o

the previous ile.

Press the0 button when the playback isstopped in the middle o the ile. It skips to the head o the ile.

Notes

The bookmark mode is compatible withthe les within the [Podcast] older andAudible les.

I the le is deleted with this recorder,the [PlaybackPosition] inormation isdeleted simultaneously.

Management le or the [PlaybackPosition] will be created or each le.

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Clearing an index mark or a tempmark:

1 Locatetheindexortempmarkyouwanttoclear.

2 Pressthe9or0buttontoselecttheindexortempmarktoerase.

3 Whiletheindexortempnumberappearsforapproximately2secondsonthedisplay,PresstheERASEbutton.

The index or temp mark is erased.

Index or temp numbers ater theerased index or temp number willautomatically move up.

Notes

Temp marks are temporary markings, so

i you transmit a le to the PC, or moveit with a PC, they will be automaticallyerased.

Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a le. I you try to place more than16 index or temp marks, the [IndexFull]message will appear or index marks, and[TempMarkFull] or temp marks.

Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked le ( P.46). When the index or temp marks are set, the

management le will be created or eachle.

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3+button

90button

OKbutton

F1button

PLAYbutton

1 Selectafilethathasasegmentyouwouldliketoplaybackrepeatedly(P.24toP.27).

2 IntheFilelistdisplay,pressthe+orbuttontoselectthefile.

In the File display, press the9

or0 button to select a ile.


4 PresstheF1buttonatthepointyouwanttostartsegmentrepeatplayback.

How to begin segment repeatplayback

This unction enables repeated playback opart o the ile being played.

[ ] will lash on the display. Fast orwarding and rewinding can

be conducted when [ ] is lashingin the same manner as during normalplayback, and you can quicklyproceed as ar as the end position( P.37).

When it reaches to the end o the ilewhile [ ] is lashing, the point willbecome the end position, and repeatplayback will start.

5 PresstheF1buttonagainatthepositionwhereyouwanttoendsegmentrepeatplayback.

The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeatplayback is cancelled.

Note

As in normal playback mode, playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P.51). I anindex mark and temp mark are insertedor eliminated ( P.38) during segmentrepeat playback, segment repeat playbackwill be canceled and it will return tonormal playback mode.

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aPresstheSTOP4buttonPressing the STOP4 button will releasesegment repeat playback and stopplayback.

bPresstheF1buttonPressing the F1 button will releasesegment repeat playback, and it willreturn to normal playback mode.

cPressthe0buttonPressing the0 button will releasesegment repeat playback, and reverse tothe beginning o the current ile.

dPressthe9buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback, and astorward and cue to the beginning o thenext ile.

ePresstheLISTbuttonPressing the LIST button will release

segment repeat playback, and it willreturn to the display o the ile.

Cancel the segment repeat playback function

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1 Playthefileyouwanttopartialerase.

Forward a ile to the position thatshall be erased. I the ile is long,use the9 button to move to theposition you want to delete.

2 Atthestartingpositionofthepartialerase,presstheERASEbutton.

[Erasestart] will lash on the display.

Partially erase a file(For DM-550)

Only a PCM ile recorded in the recorder canbe partially erased.

3 PresstheERASEbuttonagain.

[Startpoint] and [Endpoint] onthe display lash alternatively. Whenthe lights are lashing, playbackcontinues and you can rewind or ast-orward as usual and ast-orward to

the end o erase. I the ile reaches theend during the lashing o the lights,that will be the position where eraseends.

4 Atthepositionyouwanttoendpartialerase,presstheERASEbuttonagain.

The display will switch to [Partialerasing!] and start the partialerase. The deletion is completedwhen [Partialerasecompleted.] isdisplayed.

Playback will stop at the end location

o the partial erase.

Notes

Partial erase is not applicable to lesrecorded in the WMA or MP3 ormats.

The File Created Date will not change eveni the le is partially erased.

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90button

OK/MENU button

STOPbutton

Fbutton

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1 Whiletherecorder is recording,playingorstopped,presstheMENU

buttonfor1secondorlonger.

The menu will appear on the display. Menu items can be set during a

recording or playback ( P.45).

2 Pressthe+orbuttontomovetothetabthatcontainstheitem

youwanttoset.

You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor.

3 PresstheOKor9buttontomovethecursortotheitemtoset.

4 Pressthe+orbuttontomovetotheitemyouwanttoset.

5 PresstheOKor9button.

Moves to the setting o the selecteditem.

6 Pressthe+orbuttontochangethesetting.

Items in menus are categorized by tabs, soselect a tab irst and move to a desired itemto quickly set it. You can set each menu itemas ollows.

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You will be inormed that the settingshave been established via the screen.

Pressing the F1 or0 buttonwithout pressing the OK button willcancel the settings and return you tothe previous screen.

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PresstheForSTOP4buttontoclosethemenuscreen.

When in the menu screen duringrecording or playback, pressing theF2 button will allow you to returnto the playback screen withoutinterrupting recording or playback.

Notes The recorder will stop i you leave it idle or

3 minutes during a menu setup operation,when a selected item is not applied.

When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback, the menu settingswill be cancelled i 8 seconds elapse withno buttons being pressed.


4 Setting menu during recording:

Function Setting

Mic Sense

Tomenuitemoptions

Rec Level

Zoom Mic

Low Cut Filter

VCVA

Backlight

LED

4 Setting menu during playback:

Function Setting

Property

Tomenuitemoptions

Noise Cancel

EUPHONY

Voice Fil ter

Play Mode

Play Speed

Skip Space

Backlight

LED

+ File Menu

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4Replace

Reer to Rearrangingfiles[Replace] ( P.56).

+ File Menu

Erase Lock

Locking a ile keeps important data rombeing accidentally erased. Locked iles arenot erased when you select to erase all ilesrom a older ( P.42).[On]:

Locks the ile and prevents it rom being

erased.[Off]:

Unlocks the ile and allows it to be erased.

File Move/Copy (For DM-550)

Reer to Moving/CopyingFiles[FileMove/Copy] ( P.57).

File Divide (For DM-550)

Reer to SplittingFiles[FileDivide] ( P.59).

Property

File and older inormation can beconirmed rom the menu screen.Whenthefileisselected:

[Name] (File name), [Date] (Time stamp),[Size] (File size), [BitRate]*1 (File ormat)[Artist]*2 (Artist name) and [Album]*2(Album name) will appear on the display.*1 When a linear PCM ormat ile has been

selected, [BitRate

] area displays thesampling requency and bit rate.*2 When a ile contains no tag inormation,

[UNKNOWN_ARTIST], [UNKNOWN_ALBUM] will appear on the display.When voice ile is selected, [Artist] and[Album] will not appear on the display.

Whenthefolderisselected:

[Name] (File name), [Folder] (Number oolder) and [File]*1 (Number o ile) willappear on the display.*1 Files which cannot be recognized by this

recorder are not included in the numbero iles.

Select the iles or which you would liketo conirm inormation in advance beore

operating the menu.

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2 Select the recording rate

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Rec Mode

The recorder can record in the linear PCMormat (For DM-550). High resolutionrecording at a high sampling rate and highbit rate equivalent or superior to that oa music CD is possible. Moreover, it alsosupports the MP3 and WMA ormats.

1 Selecttherecordingformat.

[PCM]:This is an uncompressed audio ormatwhich is used or music CDs and the like.

[MP3]: MPEG is the international standard

established by a working group o theISO (International Organization orStandardization).

[WMA]:This is an audio compression encodingmethod that was developed by theMicrosot Corporation in the US.

2 Selecttherecordingrate.

[PCM]: [48kHz/16bit] or [44.1kHz/16bit]

[MP3]: [320kbps] to [128kbps][WMA]: [STXQ],[STHQ],[STSP], [HQ], [SP], [LP] To record a meeting and lecture clearly, set

other than [LP] in Rec Rate. When the external monaural microphone

is used while [RecMode] is set to a stereorecording mode, it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone.

,Rec Menu

Mic Sense

Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs.[High]:

Highest recording sensitivity suitableor conerences with large crowds andrecording audio at a distance or low

volume.[Middle]:

Suitable or recording meetings andseminars with a small number o people.

[Low]:Lowest recording sensitivity suitable ordictation.

When you would like to clearly recorda speakers voice, set [MicSense] to[Low] and hold recorders built-in stereomicrophone close to the speakers mouth(5-10 cm) beore recording.

Set the method for adjusting the recording level

[Rec Level] (For DM-550)

You can set the device to automatically ormanually adjust the recording level.

[Manual]:Recording is perormed by manuallyadjusting the recording level.

[Auto]:Recording is perormed by automaticallyadjusting the recording level. This is useulor when you will be recording right away.

Adjust the recording level:

Pressthe9or0buttonwhiletherecorderisrecordingorpausedtoadjusttherecordinglevel.

The recording level will be automaticallyadjusted when the recording level is setto [Auto]. Set the recording level to[Manual] to use the recording leveladjustment eature.

When the unit is set to [Manual] ,the limiter unction will be disabled.Distorted sound will be recordedduring [OVER] is displayed. Adjust therecording level so that [OVER] is notdisplayed.

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[ ] y p ythe indicator o the recording levelmeter does not reach or is over to

the right.I sound distortions do notdisappear even ater the recordinglevel has been adjusted, change thesetting or microphone sensitivity (P.47) and adjust the recording levelagain .

Inputting a very loud sound mayproduce noise even when the recording

level is set to [Auto]. The level can be adjusted rom [01] to

[16]. The higher the number, the higherthe level and the larger the indicatorposition on the level meter.

Zoom Mic

The directional microphone unction utilizesDiMAGICs (DiMAGIC Co., Ltd.) DiMAGICVirtual Microphone (DVM) technology. DVM isan audio pickup system which allows youto record by ocusing on sound rom anydirection. From expansive stereo recordingto high directivity recording, DVM representsthe latest in directional control methodsthat allow you to switch to a single exclusivemicrophone.[Zoom]:

Recording with monaural, however youcan record high directivity sound.

[Narrow]:

Recording by a directivity stereo sound.[Wide]:

Recording by an expansive stereo sound.[Off]:

Disables this unction.

Low Cut Filter

The recorder has a Low Cut Filter unction tominimize low-requency sounds and recordvoices more clearly. This unction can reducenoise rom air conditioners, projectors andother similar noises.[On]: Enables the Low Cut Filter unction.[Off]: Disables this unction.

VCVA

When the microphone senses that sounds havereached a preset threshold volume level, thebuilt-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)starts recording automatically, and stopswhen the volume drops below the threshold

level. The VCVA eature extends recordingtime and conserves memory by stoppingrecording during silent periods, which helpsthe playback to be more eicient.[On]: Enables the VCVA unction. Will start

recording in VCVA mode.[Off]: Disables this unction. Will resume

recording in normal mode.

Adjust the start/stop actuationlevel:

1 PresstheRECsbuttontostartrecording.

When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound level,

recording automatically stops ater1 sec approximately, and [Standby]lashes on the display. The recordingindicator light glows when recordingstarts and lashes when recordingpauses.

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2 Pressthe9or0button VCVA standby monitor setting:

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adjustthestart/stopactuation

level. The VCVA level can be set to any o 15dierent values.

The higher the value, the moresensitive the recorder to sounds. Atthe highest value, even the aintestsound will activate recording.

aLevel meter (varies according to the

sound volume being recorded)bStart level (moves to the right/letaccording to the set level)

cStart level/Recording level switchbutton (Only when [VCVA]:[On],[RecLevel]:[Manual] is set, it is displayed.)

Press the F1 button to changethe recording level during VCVA

recording. The recording level can beadjusted.

The start/stop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P.47).

I the starting level is not adjusted within2 seconds, the display will return to theprevious.

I the surrounding noise is loud, thestarting sensitivity o the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation.

To ensure successul recordings, prior

testing and adjustment o the start/stopactuation level is recommended.

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When [Standby] is set to [On] with the menu

setting, the recording will not be outputrom the earphone while in VCVA standby.When you monitor your recording with theearphone connected, you can check whetherVCVA is launched or not by checking i anaudio is output.[On]:

Enables the Standby Monitor unction.

[Off]:Disables this unction.

Timer Rec

Reer to TimerRecording[TimerRec]( P.60).

Rec Scene

Reer to SettingtheRecordingScene[RecScene] ( P.62).

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Noise Cancel

I recorded audio is diicult to understandbecause o noisy surroundings, adjust theNoise Cancel setting level.[High] [Low]:

Enables the Noise Cancel unction. Noise willbe reduced in the ile when its played back

or better sound quality.[Off]:

Disables this unction. When [NoiseCancel] is set to [Low] or

[High], [VoiceFilter] [EUPHONY] and[PlaySpeed] unctions will not unction.To use these unctions, set [NoiseCancel]to [Off].

EUPHONY

This recorder is equipped with EUPHONYMOBILE, the latest in surround sound systemswhich combines bandwidth correction,expansion technology, and virtual acoustical

source processing technology. In additionto its natural, expansive eel, the recorderis equipped with the exceptional eaturewherein listeners are less prone to developingan compressed or closed-in eel, or to growingtired over extended listening.On top o this, listeners are less prone todeveloping an oppressed or closed-in eel, or

to growing tired over extended listening. Leveladjustments o the [EUPHONY] setting can beset to our stages according to preerence.[Power]:

This mode ocuses more on lower soundregisters.

[Wide]:This mode has an even more expansiveeel.

This mode achieves natural bandwidthcorrection and acoustical ield expansion.


The [EUPHONY] eature is not availablewhile [PlaySpeed] ( P.51), [NoiseCancel] ( P.50) and [VoiceFilter] is set.

Voice Filter

The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cutlow and high requency tones during normal,ast, or slow playback, and enable clear audioplayback.[On]:

Enables the Voice Filter unction.[Off]:

Disables this unction. When [VoiceFilter] is set to [On], [Noise

Cancel] and [EUPHONY] will not unction.To use this unctions, set [VoiceFilter] to[Off].

Play Mode

You can select the playback mode that itsyour preerence.

Select the desired playback range:

1 Select[Play Area].

2 Select[File],[Folder]or[All].[File]:

Selects the current ile.[Folder]:

Selects the current older.[All]:

Selects all iles in the internalmemory.

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1 Select[Repeat]or[Random].

[Repeat]:Sets to repeat playback mode.

[Random]:Sets to random playback mode.

2 Select[On]or[Off].

[On]:Sets the playback range to be played

back repeatedly or randomly.[Off]:

Disables this unction. In [File] mode, when the recorder comes

to the end o the last le in the older,[End] ashes or two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the starto the last le.

In [Folder] mode, when the recordercomes to the end o the last le in theolder, [End] ashes or two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart o the rst le in the older.

In [All] mode, ater playing the last le inthe older, the recorder will start playingrom the rst le in the next older. When

it comes to the end o the last le in therecorder, [End] ashes or two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart o the rst le in the recorder.

The playback speed o the ile can be changed

between [0.5] and [2] times speed. Change thespeed according to need such as listening tomeeting content at a ast speed or reviewingspots that you couldn't catch in a languagelesson at a slow speed. The tone will beautomatically adjusted digitally withoutchanging the voice so it sounds natural.

1

Select[SlowPlayback]or[FastPlayback].

2 Settheplaybackspeed.

When[Slow Playback]isselected:Speed at interval o 0.05 times canbe selected between [x0.50] and[x0.95].

When[Fast Playback]isselected:Speed at interval o 0.05 times canbe selected between [x1.05] and[x2.00].

Change Playback Speed:


2 PressthePLAY`buttontoswitchplaybackspeed.

Every time the PLAY` button ispressed, the playback speed willswitch.

Even i playback is stopped, the

changed playback speed will beretained. The next playback will be atthat speed.

Normalplayback: Playback at normalspeed.

Slowplayback: Playback speed slowsdown, and [2] will appear on thedisplay (deault at 0.75 times as ast).

Fastplayback: Playback speed becomesaster, and [1] will appear on thedisplay (deault at 1.50 times as ast).

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Restrictionsondoublespeedplayback:N l i b il bl

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Normal operation may not be availabledepending on the sampling requency and

the bit rate o the ile to be played back. Insuch a case, reduce the speed o the astplayback. As in normal playback mode, you can stop

playback, cue a ile, or insert an indexmark ( P.38) in slow playback and astplayback modes as well.

The slow playback or ast playback isavailable even i either [VoiceFilter] (P.50) is set.

The slow playback or ast playback is notavailable i either [NoiseCancel] ( P.50)or [EUPHONY] ( P.50) eect is set.

Skip Space

This unction enables you to skip (orward) orreverse skip (rewind) a ile being played ora set period. This unction is convenient orquickly skipping to another playback positionor repeatedly playing back short phrases.

1 Select[Forward Skip]or[Reverse Skip].

2 Settheskipspace.

When[Forward Skip]isselected:[FileSkip] [10sec.Skip] [30sec.Skip][1min.Skip] [5min.Skip][10min.Skip]

When[Reverse Skip]isselected:[FileSkip] [1sec.Skip] [5sec.Skip][10sec.Skip] [30sec.Skip][1min.Skip] [5min.Skip][10min.Skip]

1 PressthePLAY orOKbuttonto

startplayback.

2 Pressthe9or0button.

The recorder will skip (orward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back.

I there is an index mark/temp mark ora cue closer than the skip space, therecorder will orward skip/reverse skip tothat position.

Alarm

Reer to AlarmPlaybackFunction[Alarm]

(

P.64).

Play Scene

Reer to SettingthePlaybackscene[PlayScene] ( P.66).

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Backlight

The display will remain lit or about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed.

1 Select[Lighting Time]or[Brightness].

2 Setthelightingtime.[Off]:

Disables this unction.[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes]:

Enables the Backlight unction.

3 Setthebrightness.

[High] [Low]:Sets the brightness o the backlightwhen lit.

Contrast

Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels.You can adjust the LCD display contrast level rom[01] to [12].

LED

You can set it so the LED indicator light does

not turn on.[On]:

LED light will be set.[Off]:

Disables this unction. LED light will becancelled.

The recorder beeps to alert you to button

operations or warn you o errors. Systemsounds may be turned o.[Volume3]:

Increase the volume o beeps.[Volume2]:

Return the volume o beeps to normal.[Volume1]:

Decrease the volume o beeps.[Off]:Deactivate beeps.

Language (Lang)

You can select the display language or this

recorder.[English] [Franais] [Deutsch] [Italiano][Espaol] []:

Guidance

Reer to Guidance[VoiceGuide] ( P.68).

Intro Play (For DM-550)

You can listen to the irst ew seconds o aile by touching the cursor to a ile withina older. This eature is convenient whenlooking or iles.[10seconds]:

The irst 10 seconds o a ile will be played.[5seconds]:

The irst 5 seconds o a ile will be played.[3seconds]:

The irst 3 seconds o a ile will be played.[Off]:

Disables this unction.

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Memory Select

When an microSD card is inserted youcan select to record to either the built-inmemory or to the microSD card ( P.22).[Built-inMemory]:Built-in memory.[microSDCard]:microSD card.

Changing Power Save [Power Save]

Forgetting to turn the power o can beprevented. I the recorder remains in stopmode or over 10 minutes (Initial setting)while the power is turned on, the power willbe turned o.

[5minutes][10minutes][30minutes][1hour]:Set the length o time beore the power willbe turned o.


I any button is pressed, the elapsed timecount beore the power turns o will start

over again.

Changing Folder Names [Folder Name]

You can change the older names o FolderAto FolderE or audio recording into namespreset in the template. You can also change

older names registered in the template with"Olympus Sonority".[Settings]:

Sets a older name rom the presettemplate.

Reer to Settingtimeanddate[Time&

Date] (

P.20).

USB Class [USB Settings]

Reer to ChangingtheUSBClass[USBSettings] ( P.69).

Reset SettingsThis returns the unctions back to their initialsettings (actory deault).[Start]:

Returns the settings to their initial values.[Cancel]:

Takes you back to the [DeviceMenu].

Ater resetting the settings, the timesettings and le numbers will bepreserved rom beore the reset and willnot return to their initial settings.

Menusettingsaftersettingreset(initialsettings):

,RecMenu:

[MicSense] [Middle][RecMode] [Recordingformat] [WMA]

[Recordingrate] [STXQ][RecLevel] [Auto][ZoomMic] [Off][LowCutFilter] [Off][VCVA]

[On/Off] [Off][Standby] [Off]

-PlayMenu:[NoiseCancel] [Off][EUPHONY] [Off][VoiceFilter] [Off][PlayMode]

[PlayArea] [File][Repeat] [Off][Random] [Off]

[PlaySpeed][SlowPlayback] [x0.75Play][FastPlayback] [x1.50Play]

[SkipSpace] [FileSkip]

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90button

OKbutton

STOPbutton

Fbutton

You can move a ile in a older to change the

order o playback. First select the older (ile)or w