Olympus Microcassette Recorder DM 901 User Manual

Getting started  
Recording  
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DIGITAL VOICE  
RECORDER  
Playback  
Schedule  
Menu  
DM-901  
Wi-Fi Function  
Use with a PC  
Other information  
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USER MANUAL  
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital voice recorder.  
Please read these instructions for information about using the product  
correctly and safely.  
Keep the instructions handy for future reference.  
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function and volume before use.  
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Table of contents  
Playback menu [Play Menu]........................................................62  
Skipping non-voice portions during playback [Voice Playback]......... 62  
Reducing noise during playback [Noise Cancel] ................................. 62  
Adjusting low volume portions during playback [Voice Balancer]..... 62  
Selecting playback modes [Play Mode].............................................. 63  
Setting a skip space [Skip Space]........................................................ 64  
Increasing efficiency for voice transcription [Transcription Mode] ..... 65  
Formatting a recording media [Format] ......................................88  
Formatting a recording media [Format]............................................. 88  
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Wi-Fi Function  
Before using the Wi-Fi function ..................................................90  
About OLYMPUS Audio Controller....................................................... 93  
File menu [File Menu].................................................................66  
Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken-word content  
[Voice Detect] ..................................................................................... 66  
Preventing accidental file erasure [File Lock]...................................... 66  
Sorting files [Sort by].......................................................................... 66  
Moving/copying files [Move/Copy]..................................................... 66  
Dividing files [File Divide]................................................................... 67  
Displaying file or folder information [Property] ................................. 67  
Erasing the content folder [Erase app data]........................................ 68  
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Use with a PC  
PC operating environment .........................................................95  
PC connection/disconnection......................................................97  
Connecting the voice recorder to a PC................................................. 97  
Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC........................................ 98  
Functions available in Olympus Sonority...................................100  
Installing software...................................................................102  
Uninstalling software ..............................................................104  
Using online help .....................................................................105  
Upgrade function.....................................................................106  
Loading a file to a PC ................................................................108  
Usage as external memory of the PC.........................................109  
LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu]...........................................69  
Setting the backlight [Backlight]........................................................ 69  
Setting the LED indicator light [LED] .................................................. 69  
Turning beeping sound ON/OFF [Beep].............................................. 69  
Changing the display language [Language]....................................... 70  
Setting the voice guidance [Voice Guide]........................................... 70  
Selecting the speaker output [Speaker] ............................................. 70  
Device menu [Device Menu]........................................................71  
Selecting the recording media [Memory Select]................................ 71  
Setting power save mode [Power Save] ............................................. 71  
Setting the date/time [Time & Date] ................................................. 71  
Setting the USB connection [USB Settings]........................................ 72  
Restoring the default settings [Reset Settings].................................. 72  
Formatting a recording media [Format]............................................. 73  
Checking recording media information [Memory Info.]..................... 73  
Confirming the voice recorder information [System Info.] ................. 74  
Displaying Wi-Fi setting information [Wi-Fi]...................................... 74  
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Other information  
Alarm message list...................................................................110  
Troubleshooting ......................................................................112  
Recorder care...........................................................................115  
Accessories (optional)...............................................................116  
Copyright and trademark information......................................118  
Safety precautions...................................................................121  
Specifications ..........................................................................126  
Setting timer recording [Timer Rec]............................................76  
Setting timer recording [Timer Rec] ................................................... 76  
Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken-word content  
[Voice Detect] ............................................................................79  
Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken-word content  
[Voice Detect] ..................................................................................... 79  
Moving/copying files [Move/Copy] ..............................................81  
Moving/copying files [Move/Copy]..................................................... 81  
Dividing files [File Divide]...........................................................84  
Dividing files [File Divide]................................................................... 84  
Setting the voice guidance [Voice Guide].....................................86  
Setting the voice guidance [Voice Guide]........................................... 86  
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Names of parts  
Recorder  
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MIC (microphone) jack  
3 Built-in stereo microphone (R)  
SCENE button  
& 3button  
* `OK button  
HOME button  
) 0button  
STOP (4) button  
= Battery cover  
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5 Volume (+) button  
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7 USB connector  
HOLD switch  
q Battery cover lock release lever  
w Built-in speaker  
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POWER  
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9 LED indicator light (LED)  
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EAR (earphone) jack  
0 Display  
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Remote jack  
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F1  
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F2  
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F3 buttons  
Jack for connecting the receiving section  
of the optional remote control set  
RS30W . You can start/stop recording  
remotely.  
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REC (record) (s) button  
$ 9button  
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Wi-Fi ON/OFF switch  
u Strap hole  
MENU button  
ERASE button  
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Names of parts  
Display  
4[Home] screen  
TIP  
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While the voice recorder is in stop  
mode, you can check the current date  
and time by pressing the F1 (TIME)  
button on the [Home] screen. If the  
current date/time is set incorrectly, see  
Setting the date/time [Time & Date]”  
(P.71)  
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1 [Music] mode (P.36)  
2 [Podcast] mode (P.36)  
3 [Scheduler] mode (P.49)  
4 Cursor  
5 [Menu] mode (P.55)  
6 [Recorder] mode (P.28)  
7 Mode currently selected  
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Names of parts  
Display  
4[Recorder] mode  
Folder list display  
File list display  
File display  
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1 Recording media (P.71)  
]: Fast forward (P.38)  
]: Fast rewind (P.38)  
]: Fast playback (P.40)  
]: Slow playback (P.40)  
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]: Internal memory  
[
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2 Speaker (P.70)  
3 Timer Rec (P.76)  
4 Alarm (P.52)  
5 Wi-Fi (P.74)  
6 Battery (P.16)  
7 Current folder name  
8 Folder name  
# Playback speed (P.40),  
Voice Detect (P.79),  
Voice Playback (P.62),  
Transcription Playback (P.65)  
Index (Temp) mark (P.44)  
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% Folder name, recording date/time  
^ Indicator display area (P.8)  
9 File name  
0 Function button guide  
& Current file number in folder/Total  
number of recorded files in folder  
! Recording format (P.59), File  
* Elapsed recording time or  
lock (P.66)  
playback time  
@ Voice recorder status indicator  
( Possible recording time remaining  
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]: Recording (P.28)  
]: Recording pause (P.30)  
]: Stop  
or file length  
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) Remaining memory bar, playback  
position bar  
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Names of parts  
Display  
4[Music] mode  
Folder list display  
File list display  
File display  
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1 Recording media (P.71)  
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[
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# Playback speed (P.40)  
Index (Temp) mark (P.44)  
% Title, Artist, Album  
^ Indicator display area (P.8)  
2 Speaker (P.70)  
3 Timer Rec (P.76)  
4 Alarm (P.52)  
5 Wi-Fi (P.74)  
6 Battery (P.16)  
7 Current folder name  
8 Folder name  
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& Current file number in folder/Total  
number of recorded files in folder  
* Elapsed playback time  
( File length  
) Playback position bar  
9 File name  
0 Function button guide  
! File format (P.39),  
File lock (P.66)  
@ Voice recorder status indicator  
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]: Stop  
]: Playback (P.36)  
]: Fast forward (P.38)  
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Names of parts  
Display  
4[Podcast] mode  
Meanings of indicators shown in indicator  
display area (same for all modes)  
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Index (Temp) mark (P.44)  
1 Recording media (P.71)  
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@ Title, radio station, name of  
[
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program  
2 Speaker (P.70)  
3 Timer Rec (P.76)  
4 Alarm (P.52)  
5 Wi-Fi (P.74)  
6 Battery (P.16)  
7 Current file name  
# Indicator display area  
$ Current file number in folder/Total  
number of recorded files in folder  
% Elapsed playback time  
^ File length  
& Playback position bar  
* Function button guide  
8 File format (P.39),  
File lock (P.66)  
9 Voice recorder status indicator  
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]: Playback (P.36)  
]: Fast forward (P.38)  
]: Fast rewind (P.38)  
]: Fast playback (P.40)  
]: Slow playback (P.40)  
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Names of parts  
Display  
4[Scheduler] mode  
Calendar Screen  
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1 Recording media (P.71)  
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2 Speaker (P.70)  
3 Timer Rec (P.76)  
4 Alarm (P.52)  
5 Wi-Fi (P.74)  
6 Battery (P.16)  
7 Title  
8 Year and month of the calendar  
being displayed  
9 Calendar (P.45, P.49)  
0 Selected date  
! Number of registered items and  
setting details for the selected  
day  
(Memos: 3 Alarms: 1)  
@ Current date  
# Voice memo/alarm already  
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$ Function button guide  
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Getting started  
Setup  
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After unpacking the voice recorder, follow the steps below to have it ready for use.  
Insert the battery  
Step  
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Step  
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Charge the recorder  
Turn the power ON  
Step  
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Step  
34  
Setting the date/time  
Set the voice recorder’s clock for use with file management.  
Step  
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Setting the voice guidance  
Remove the screen protector on the display.  
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Setup  
Inserting the battery  
Before using the voice recorder, remove the battery from the bag and insert it in the battery  
compartment.  
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To open the battery cover, slide  
the battery cover lock release  
lever in the direction of the  
arrow.  
As shown, set the battery pack so that it tucks  
under the protruding section of the recorder.  
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Slide the battery cover until it is  
completely closed.  
2
With the label on the back facing  
up, align the terminals on the  
recorder and the battery, and  
then press down in at A and set  
the battery into place by pressing  
it inward at B.  
NOTE  
Be sure to firmly close the battery cover  
(slide until the battery cover lock clicks).  
Do not close the battery cover if the  
battery is not completely inserted.  
Check for any metallic foreign matter or  
dust on the terminal of the battery.  
Do not use a battery other than that  
specified.  
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Setup  
Charging the battery by connecting to an AC adapter with a USB connection  
(model A514)  
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The battery can be recharged by connecting the recorder to the provided AC adapter (A514). It  
is recommended to use the AC adapter when using the recorder for a long period of time, such  
as for long recordings.  
3
While the recorder is in stop  
mode or the recorders power is  
OFF, connect the USB connection  
cable to the recorders USB  
terminal.  
NOTE  
Lithium-ion batteries are  
self-discharging. Be sure to charge the  
battery before you start recording.  
Before connecting the USB connector,  
release HOLD mode (P.21).  
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Connect the USB connection  
cable to the USB connector on  
the AC adapter.  
Connect the USB  
cable to the AC  
adapter.  
2
Connect the AC adapter to an AC  
power outlet.  
To an AC power  
outlet  
4
Press the 2or 3button to select  
[
AC Adapter].  
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Setup  
Charging the battery by connecting  
to a PC’s USB connector  
Charging the battery by connecting  
to an AC adapter with a USB  
connection (model A514)  
1
NOTE  
5
6
Press the `OK button to start  
Before connecting the USB connector,  
charging.  
release HOLD mode (P.21).  
Charging has finished when the  
battery indicator changes to [ ].  
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Start the PC.  
2
Connect the USB connection  
cable to the USB port on the PC.  
Charging time: About 3 hours*  
* Approximate time needed to fully  
charge a completely flat battery at  
room temperature.  
The charging time depends on the  
amount of remaining power and the  
state of the battery.  
3
While the recorder is in stop  
mode or the recorders power is  
OFF, connect the USB connection  
cable to the recorders USB  
terminal.  
NOTE  
Use only the Olympus USB connecting  
AC adapter model provided (A514).  
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Charging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connector  
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4
Press the 2or 3button to select  
PC].  
NOTE  
[
The power of PC must be ON to charge  
the battery using the USB connector.  
You cannot charge the battery when  
the power of PC is OFF, or the PC is  
in standby, sleep or auto power OFF  
mode.  
Do not use a USB hub when charging  
the battery by connecting to the PC.  
When [  
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*1 or [  
]
*2 is displayed the  
battery cannot be charged. Charge the  
battery in an ambient temperature of  
between 5 and 35°C (41 and 95°F).  
*1 [ ]: Ambient temperature is too  
low.  
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Press the `OK button to start  
charging.  
Charging is finished when  
[Battery full] appears.  
*2 [ ]: Ambient temperature is too  
high  
If battery life has become noticeably  
short on a full charge, replace the  
battery with a new one.  
Insert the USB connector securely all  
the way. Operation will not be normal if  
the connection is not made properly.  
Use only a compatible Olympus USB  
extension cable. Operation is not  
guaranteed if another manufacturer’s  
cable is used. Only use the Olympus  
USB extension cable with the voice  
recorder and never use if a product  
from another manufacturer is used.  
Selecting [AC Adapter] when the AC  
adapter is connected will enable you to  
charge the battery with [USB Settings]  
set to [Composite] (P.72).  
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Setup  
Turn the power ON  
Setting the date/time  
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While the voice recorder is turned  
Press the 9or 0button to  
select the item to set.  
off, slide the POWER  
/
HOLD switch  
in the direction of the arrow.  
2
Press the 2or 3button to  
change the number.  
POWER/HOLD  
switch  
NOTE  
To change the setting of another item,  
press the 9or 0button to move  
the blinking cursor, then press the 2  
or 3button to change the number.  
Always charge a rechargeable battery  
before using it for the first time  
(P.12).  
3
Press the `OK button to finalize  
the setting.  
TIP  
If you press the `OK button during the  
setup operation, the recorder will save  
the items that were set to that point.  
You can change the clock display  
format. See “Setting the date/time  
[Time & Date]” (P.71) for the  
procedure.  
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Setup  
Batteries  
Rechargeable batteries  
Setting the voice guidance  
Read the information below carefully when  
using a lithium-ion rechargeable battery  
(Li-50B).  
This feature gives voice announcements of  
recorder operating conditions.  
1
4Discharging  
Rechargeable batteries discharge naturally  
when not in use. Be sure to charge the  
battery before use.  
1
Press the 2or 3button to select  
On] or [Off].  
[
4Operating temperature  
Rechargeable batteries are chemical-based  
products. Their performance can vary  
even when used within the recommended  
operating temperature range. This variation  
is normal.  
[On]: Voice guidance will be enabled.  
[Off]: Guidance will be canceled.  
4Recommended temperature  
range  
2
Press the `OK button to finalize  
the setting.  
When powering voice recorder: 0 to 42°C  
(32 to 107.6°F)  
When being charged: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F)  
During long-term storage: –20 to 30°C  
(–4 to 86°F)  
Use of a rechargeable battery outside the  
temperature ranges above may result in  
drops in battery performance or life. When  
not using the voice recorder for an extended  
period, remove the rechargeable battery  
before storage to prevent fluid leakage or  
rust.  
TIP  
[On/Off], [Speed], and [Volume] can  
be set for the voice guidance. See  
Setting the voice guidance [Voice  
Guide]” (P.86) for the procedure.  
NOTE  
Due to the nature of a lithium-ion  
rechargeable battery, new batteries  
and batteries not used for an extended  
period (one month or more) may not  
charge completely. The battery should  
become fully charged after charging  
and discharging the battery up to three  
times.  
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Batteries  
Always dispose rechargeable batteries  
in the legally prescribed manner. Before  
disposing rechargeable batteries that  
are not fully discharged, take steps to  
prevent shorting such as insulating  
their terminals with tape.  
Battery indicator  
As the battery loses its remaining charge, the  
battery indicator on the display changes as  
follows:  
1
Always turn power off before replacing  
the battery. Files may be damaged if  
the battery is removed while the voice  
recorder is recording or performing an  
operation such as erasing a file.  
At the time of purchase, the battery  
cover is not attached to the device.  
You may need to reset the date/time if  
the battery is removed from the voice  
recorder for over fifteen minutes, or  
if the battery is quickly removed and  
replaced. See “Setting the date/time  
[Time & Date]” (P.71) for the  
[
] indicates there is little remaining  
battery charge. Charge the battery.  
When the battery has run out, [  
[Battery low] appears, operation stops.  
] and  
procedure.  
When not using the voice recorder for  
an extended period, always remove the  
battery before storage.  
When buying rechargeable batteries,  
always select lithium-ion rechargeable  
batteries (Li-50B). Operation is not  
guaranteed. If a battery from another  
manufacturer is used.  
Even if the battery indicator is [ ],  
playback with the built-in speaker at  
some volumes may result in a drop in  
battery output voltage, causing the voice  
recorder to reset. Lower the volume in  
this case.  
Battery life will be shorter when using  
an SD card.  
The continuous battery usage time will  
vary depending on the performance of  
the battery in use (P.128).  
Battery life will be shorter when using  
lithium-ion rechargeable battery that  
has been used repeatedly (P.128).  
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Inserting/removing an SD card  
The voice recorder has its own internal memory, and also supports standard SD cards (SD,  
SDHC, and SDXC) sold separately.  
1
Inserting an SD card  
1
3
4
While the voice recorder is in stop  
mode, open the card cover.  
Close the card cover.  
When you insert an SD card, the  
recording media selection screen will  
appear.  
To record onto the SD card, press  
the 2or 3button and select  
[
Yes].  
2
Insert an SD card, making sure it is  
placed correctly as shown.  
5
Press the `OK button to finalize  
the setting.  
Insert the SD card straight, avoiding  
crooked insertion.  
Inserting an SD card the wrong way or  
crookedly could damage its contact  
surface or cause it to jam in the slot.  
An SD card not inserted fully (until  
it clicks into place) might not record  
data.  
TIP  
You can also select the internal  
memory as the recording media  
(P.71).  
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Inserting/removing an SD card  
Inserting an SD card  
Removing an SD card  
NOTE  
1
1
2
While the voice recorder is in stop  
mode, open the card cover.  
The voice recorder may not be able  
to recognize an SD card formatted  
(initialized) for a PC or other device.  
Before using an SD card, always  
initialize it on the voice recorder  
(P.88).  
Release the SD card by pressing  
it inward, then letting it slowly  
return.  
SD cards  
You cannot perform recording or erasing if  
the write protect switch is set to the [LOCK]  
side.  
The SD card moves outward and  
stops. Pull the SD card out with your  
fingertips.  
[Internal memory selected] is  
displayed after removing an SD card, if  
[Memory Select] was set to [SD card].  
Write protect  
switch  
3
Close the card cover.  
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Inserting/removing an SD card  
Removing an SD card  
NOTE  
1
SD cards may pop out forcefully on  
removal if you flick or release your  
finger too quickly after pressing the  
SD card in.  
Depending on the card’s manufacturer  
and type, some SD cards, SDHC cards,  
and SDXC cards may not be fully  
compatible with the voice recorder and  
not be recognized properly.  
For SD card compatibility under  
Olympus verification, please contact  
our customer support at:  
http://www.olympusamerica.com  
Note that our customer support  
will provide information on SD card  
manufacturers and card types for which  
Olympus has verified operation, but  
will not guarantee it’s performance.  
Also note that some cards may  
no longer be recognized correctly  
by the voice recorder in case  
card manufacturer changes card  
specifications.  
Read the operating instructions  
provided with the card when using an  
SD card.  
If an SD card is not recognized by  
the voice recorder, try removing and  
reinserting the card to have the voice  
recorder attempt recognition again.  
Processing speed may be low for some  
SD card types. Processing performance  
may also be reduced by writing or  
deleting data repeatedly from an SD  
card. In such a case, initialize the SD  
card (P.88).  
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Preventing accidental operation  
Setting the voice recorder to HOLD mode maintains the current operation and disables button  
operations. HOLD mode is a handy feature for preventing unintentional operation from  
accidental button presses when the voice recorder is carried in a bag or pocket. It is also useful  
for preventing the voice recorder being accidentally stopped during recording.  
1
Setting HOLD mode  
Releasing HOLD mode  
1
1
Slide the POWER  
/
HOLD switch to  
Slide the POWER  
/HOLD switch to  
the [HOLD] position.  
position A shown below.  
[Hold] appears in the display, and the  
recorder enters HOLD mode.  
NOTE  
If you press any button when the unit is in hold status, the LED indicator light flashes in  
blue but nothing happens.  
Setting HOLD mode during voice recorder playback (or recording) continues the playback  
(or recording) operation and prevents any other operation from being performed (the  
voice recorder stops when playback ends, or recording stops when there is no more  
available memory).  
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Turning the power OFF  
Turning the power OFF  
Existing data, mode settings and the clock setting are saved when the power is turned OFF.  
1
1
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in  
the direction of the arrow for at  
least one second.  
Power Save mode  
When the voice recorder has been  
stopped for at least 10 minutes (default  
setting) after power ON, the display  
disappears and the voice recorder  
automatically enters the Power Save  
mode (P.71).  
To release the Power Save mode, turn  
the power ON again.  
The playback stop position at power  
OFF is stored in the memory.  
TIP  
Turning the power OFF whenever the  
voice recorder is not in use minimizes  
battery consumption.  
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[Home] screen operations  
Selecting the mode  
The [Home] screen is displayed when the recorder power is turned ON.  
The [Home] screen is how you access available functions, such as voice recorder or music  
player. See the reference page for each function.  
1
1
3
Press the HOME button to display  
the [Home] screen.  
Press the `OK button.  
When [Recorder] is selected:  
During recording, the screen does not  
change to the [Home] screen.  
The mode changes to [Recorder] mode.  
In this mode can record by using the  
microphone or you can play files previously  
recorded to your voice recorder (P.28,  
P.36).  
2
Press the 2/3, 9or 0  
button to select the desired  
mode.  
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[Home] screen operations  
Selecting the mode  
When [Music] is selected:  
When [Scheduler] is selected:  
1
The mode changes to [Music] mode. In this  
mode you can play music files transferred to  
the voice recorder (P.36).  
The mode changes to [Scheduler] mode  
and voice memos can be registered on the  
selected date (P.49).  
When [Menu] is selected:  
When [Podcast] is selected:  
The mode changes to [Menu] mode and you  
can configure recorder functions (P.55).  
The mode changes to [Podcast] mode and  
you can play podcast content transferred  
to the recorder using Olympus Sonority  
provided (P.36, P.100).  
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Folders  
You can record data to the internal memory or SD card. Regardless of the recording media  
selected, voice files, music files and content files are sorted and saved in folders using a  
hierarchical tree structure. The saved files can be resorted in the order you prefer (P.66).  
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Folders for voice recordings  
Folders for music playback  
Sound files recorded by the voice recorder  
are saved in the folders labeled [Folder A] to  
[Folder E] in the [Recorder] folder.  
You can change the name of [Folder A] to  
[Folder E] (P.61).  
When music files created using Windows  
Media Player are transferred to the voice  
recorder, folders are created automatically for  
them within the folder for music playback,  
using the hierarchical structure shown below.  
Select the mode in the [Home]  
screen.  
Home  
Home  
Recorder  
Folder A  
Music  
First level  
Artist 01  
001  
002  
Second level  
Album 01  
999  
001  
002  
Each folder can store up to 999 files.  
Folder  
999  
Folder B  
Folder C  
Folder D  
Folder E  
Each folder can store  
up to 999 files.  
File  
Recordings made with the  
microphone are saved here.  
You can save a total of 999 files and folders to the  
[Music] folder.  
You can transfer up to 6000 songs to the [Music]  
Files and folders placed directly within the  
[Recorder] folder (not within one of the sub-folders)  
are not displayed by the voice recorder.  
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Folders  
Folders for Podcast playback  
The [Podcast] folder is provided to store files  
distributed by podcasts. You can listen to  
programs (files) transferred from Olympus  
Sonority to the recorder.  
1
Home  
Podcast  
First level  
Program folder 01  
Program folder 02  
Second level  
001  
002  
Folder  
999  
Each folder can store  
up to 999 files.  
File  
You can save a total of 999 files and folders to the  
[Podcast] folder.  
You can transfer up to 6000 files to the [Podcast]  
folder.  
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Selecting folders and files  
You can select a different folder while the voice recorder is in stop mode or playing a file. See  
Folders” (P.25) for a description of the voice recorder’s hierarchical folder structure.  
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[Home] screen  
Folders for voice recordings  
Folder list  
display  
File list display  
File display  
Folders for music playback  
Folder list  
display  
File list display  
File display  
When [Music] mode is selected.  
Forward: `OK button  
2or 3button  
Each press of the `OK button opens the  
currently selected folder or file in the  
list, moving forward to the next (lower)  
level in the folder hierarchy. When a list  
is displayed, you can perform the same  
function by pressing the 9button.  
Used to select a folder or file.  
HOME button  
Return to the [Home] screen.  
Home] screen:  
Used to select the voice recorder mode  
(P.23).  
List display:  
Displays the folders and files recorded in  
[
Return: F1 (Back/List) button  
Each press of the LIST button moves back  
to the previous (higher) level in the folder  
hierarchy. When a list is displayed, you can  
perform the same function by pressing  
the 0button.  
the voice recorder.  
File display:  
Displays the information of the selected file.  
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Recording  
Recording  
The voice recorder has five folders ([&] to [*]) in which recorded files can be saved. These  
folders provide a handy way to sort recordings into separate categories (such as business and  
leisure).  
2
Basic recording procedure  
1
4
On the [Home] screen, press the  
2, 3, 9or 0button, to  
select [Recorder], then press the  
`OK button (P.23).  
Press the REC (s) button to start  
recording.  
a
2
3
Press the 2or 3button to select  
b
c
the desired recording folder.  
The newly recorded sound is saved in  
the selected folder.  
d
Point the built-in microphone  
in the direction of the sound to  
record.  
a
Rec Mode  
b Elapsed recording time  
c Remaining possible recording time  
d Level meter (changes according to  
recording volume and recording  
function setting)  
The LED indicator light lights, and [  
appears in the display.  
]
5
Press the STOP (4) button when  
you want to stop recording.  
e
e
File length  
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Recording  
NOTE  
Sound files recorded with the voice  
recorder are automatically given a file  
name in the format below.  
To prevent the beginning of the  
recording being cut off, start recording  
after the LED indicator light has lit or  
mode indicator has appeared in the  
display.  
_
131001 0001 .WMA  
2
When the remaining possible recording  
time is 60 seconds, the LED indicator  
light starts flashing. It flashes more  
rapidly as the remaining time decreases  
(at the 30- and 10-second points).  
When [Folder full] appears, no more  
recording can be done. To record more,  
you will need to select a different folder  
or delete unneeded files (P.46).  
If [Memory full] appears, the voice  
recorder has no more available  
memory space. You will need to  
delete unneeded files to record more  
(P.46).  
1
2
3
1Date recorded  
Indicates the year, month and day the  
recording was made.  
2File number  
Appended file numbers are  
consecutive regardless of whether the  
recording media has been switched.  
3Extension  
A file extension indicating the  
recording format the file was recorded  
in by the voice recorder.  
When using an SD card in the voice  
recorder, be sure the desired recording  
media setting ([Internal memory]  
or [SD card]) has been selected  
(P.71).  
Linear PCM format: “.WAV”  
MP3 format: “.MP3”  
WMA format: “.WMA”  
If a folder other than folders & to * is  
selected when the REC (s) button is  
pressed, the blinking message [Cannot  
record in this folder] appears. Redo  
the recording operation after selecting  
one of folders & to *.  
TIP  
[Rec Mode] must be set with the voice  
recorder stopped (P.59).  
Pressing the REC (s) button while  
[Recorder] is selected on the [Home]  
screen will allow you to start recording.  
The recorded file will be saved to  
[Folder A].  
You can adjust the recording level  
manually to match your application  
(P.58).  
It’s recommended to initialize the  
recording media before making an  
important recording.  
Processing performance may  
be reduced when data has been  
repeatedly written to or deleted from  
the recording media. Please initialize  
the recording media in this case  
(P.88).  
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Recording  
Recording linear PCM format data over  
2 GB  
Pausing/resuming recording  
When recording a linear PCM format file,  
recording will continue even after the file size  
exceeds 2 GB.  
1
Press the REC (s) button during  
recording.  
2
The data is divided and saved in separate  
files of up to 2 GB. The files are processed  
as multiple files during playback.  
After recording 999 files which exceed 2GB  
recording stops.  
Recording pauses, and [ ] indicator  
appears in the display.  
Recording is stopped automatically  
after being paused for at least 120  
minutes.  
2
Press the REC (s) button again  
while recording is paused.  
Recording resumes from the position it  
was paused at.  
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Recording  
Recording settings  
Monitoring while recording  
Various recording settings are available,  
letting you tailor recording to different  
recording conditions.  
You can monitor the recording as you are  
making it by listening on the earphone  
plugged into the voice recorder’s EAR jack.  
Use the +/button to adjust the recording  
monitor volume.  
Used to select one of  
multiple preregistered  
templates of recording  
settings. When selected,  
2
[
Rec Scene]  
each template enters  
several settings tailored  
to a particular recording  
location or condition all  
in a single operation.  
1
(P.34)  
Connect the earphones to the  
voice recorder’s EAR jack.  
[
Rec Level  
(P.58)  
]
Sets the recording  
sensitivity.  
To EAR jack  
[
Rec Mode  
(P.59)  
]
Sets the recording  
sound quality.  
[
Zoom Mic  
(P.59)  
]
Sets the built-in stereo  
microphone’s directivity.  
Reduces humming  
sounds from equipment  
such as air-conditioners  
or projectors.  
[
Low Cut Filter]  
(P.60)  
Sets the content such  
as date and time to  
schedule a recording.  
[
Timer Rec]  
(P.76)  
You can change the  
names of Folder A  
to Folder E to names  
provided in a template  
beforehand.  
Changing the volume will not affect  
[
Folder Name]  
(P.61)  
the recording level.  
NOTE  
Selects whether or not  
to output the recording  
monitor sound from the  
EAR jack.  
[
Rec Monitor]  
To avoid unpleasantly loud sound, set  
the volume to [00] before plugging in  
the earphone.  
(P.61)  
To prevent feedback, do not place the  
earphone near the microphone while  
recording.  
Battery life depletes quickly while  
recordings are monitored. To conserve  
battery life, leave the earphone  
disconnected while recording, or set  
[Rec Monitor] to [Off] before starting  
to record.  
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Recording with an external microphone  
Recording with an external microphone  
You can record audio input using an external microphone or other device connected to the  
voice recorder’s microphone jack. Do not plug or unplug devices into voice recorder jacks while  
recording.  
2
1
Connect an external microphone  
to the voice recorder’s MIC jack.  
NOTE  
Connecting an external microphone to  
the voice recorder’s MIC jack disables  
the built-in microphone.  
Microphones with plug-in power  
supplies can be used.  
When [Rec Mode] is set to stereo,  
recording with an external mono  
microphone records on the left channel  
only (P.59).  
To MIC jack  
When [Rec Mode] is set to mono,  
only the input from the left channel  
microphone is recorded when using an  
external stereo microphone (P.59).  
2
Start recording.  
See “Recording” (P.28) for  
descriptions of recording operations.  
TIP  
See “Accessories (optional)”  
(P.116) for the compatible external  
microphones.  
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Recording from another connected device  
Recording audio from another  
device with this recorder  
Recording audio from this recorder  
with another device  
Audio can be recorded when you have  
connected the audio output terminal  
(earphone jack) of another device and the  
MIC jack of the recorder using the connecting  
cord KA333 (optional) for dubbing.  
Audio from this recorder can be recorded  
to another device by connecting the audio  
input terminal (microphone jack) of the other  
device and the EAR jack of this recorder using  
the connecting cord KA333 (optional).  
2
To MIC jack  
To audio output  
terminal of other  
device  
To EAR jack  
To audio input  
terminal of other  
device  
NOTE  
When recording from a connected  
external device, perform a test  
recording and adjust the output level  
of the connected device as needed.  
NOTE  
When you adjust various playback  
sound quality settings of the recorder,  
the signals output from the EAR jack  
change as well (P.62).  
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Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene]  
Changing the recording scene  
The voice recorder has preregistered templates of optimum settings tailored to various  
recording applications such as lectures and dictation. When selecting one of these templates  
you can enter several settings recommended for your recording application all in a single  
operation.  
2
1
3
While the voice recorder is in stop  
mode, press the SCENE button.  
Press the `OK button to finalize  
the setting.  
Rec Scene  
2
Press the 2or 3button to select  
the desired recording scene.  
According to the setting, the setting  
icon is displayed.  
NOTE  
When record scene is selected, you  
cannot change record-related menu  
settings.  
To use those functions, set the [Rec  
Scene] setting to [Off].  
TIP  
Press the F3 (DETAILS) button to  
check the settings for the selected  
template. Press the F1 (BACK)  
button to return to [Rec Scene]  
screen.  
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Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene]  
Preregistered [Rec Scene] settings  
[
[
[
Lecture]:  
[
Dictation]:  
[
[
[
[
Rec Level  
Rec Mode  
Zoom Mic  
Low Cut Filter  
]
[
[
[
[
High  
MP3 128 kbps  
+6  
On  
]
[
[
[
[
Rec Level  
Rec Mode  
Zoom Mic  
Low Cut Filter  
]
[
[
[
[
Low  
MP3 128 kbps  
Off  
On  
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
2
]
]
]
]
]
]
Conference]:  
[
DNS]:  
[
[
[
[
Rec Level  
Rec Mode  
Zoom Mic  
Low Cut Filter  
]
[Middle  
[MP3 128 kbps  
[Off  
[On  
]
[
[
[
[
Rec Level  
Rec Mode  
Zoom Mic  
Low Cut Filter  
]
[
[
[
[
Low  
]
]
]
MP3 128 kbps  
]
]
]
]
Off  
]
]
]
Off  
]
Meeting]:  
[
[
[
[
Rec Level  
Rec Mode  
Zoom Mic  
Low Cut Filter  
]
[
[
[
[
Middle  
]
]
MP3 128 kbps  
]
Off  
]
]
Off  
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Playback  
Playback  
In addition to files recorded by the voice recorder, you can also play files in WAV, MP3 and WMA  
format transferred from a PC.  
Basic playback procedure  
3
a Recording media indicator  
File name  
c Elapsed playback time  
File length  
1
Select the file to play from the  
b
folder containing it (P.27).  
TIP  
d
e Playback position bar indicator  
f Folder indicator, recording date/time  
[ ] appears in the display.  
Files are saved in the locations  
below.  
Files recorded with the built-in  
microphone:  
[Recorder] folders (folders & to  
*)  
Music files transferred from a PC:  
[Music] folder  
3
Press the  
+/  
button to adjust  
the volume to the desired level.  
Podcast files transferred from  
a PC:  
[Podcast] folder  
2
Press the `OK button to start  
The volume can be adjusted to a  
setting between [00] to [30]. The  
higher the number, the louder the  
volume.  
playback.  
a
b
4
Press the STOP(4) button to stop  
playback.  
c
d
[ ] appears in the display.  
The file being played stops right away.  
The resume function automatically  
stores the playback stop position in  
memory. The position is retained even  
if the power is turned OFF. The next  
time the power is turned ON, playback  
can be resumed from the stop position  
stored in the memory.  
e
f
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Playback  
Playback settings  
Playback through the earphones  
You can select various file playback methods  
tailored to different applications and tastes.  
You can connect the earphones to the voice  
recorder’s EAR jack and listen to playback  
through them.  
Only plays voice  
[Voice Playback]*  
portions of a recorded  
audio file.  
(P.62)  
1
Connect the earphones to the  
voice recorder’s EAR jack.  
A setting that makes  
recorded voices more  
discernable when  
3
[
Noise Cancel]*  
(P.62)  
muffled by projector  
noise or similar sounds.  
To EAR jack  
Compensates  
[
Voice Balancer]*  
low-volume portions  
of recorded audio files  
during playback.  
(P.62)  
[
Play Mode  
(P.63)  
]
Selecting from among  
three playback modes.  
A handy function for  
quickly moving the  
playback position, and  
playing short segments  
repeatedly.  
[
Skip Space]*  
(P.64)  
Switches to the  
playback operation  
setting. In this setting  
transcription can be  
made while listening to  
recorded content.  
2
Press the `OK button to start  
[
Transcription Mode]*  
playback.  
(P.65)  
TIP  
There will be no sound from the  
speaker when the earphones are  
connected.  
* Function active only in [Recorder] mode.  
NOTE  
To avoid unpleasantly loud sound, set  
the volume to [00] before plugging in  
the earphone.  
Avoid excessive volume when listening  
to playback through the earphones.  
It may cause hearing damage or loss.  
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Playback  
Fast-forwarding  
Rewinding  
3
Fast-forwarding while the voice  
recorder is in stop mode  
Rewinding while the voice recorder is  
in stop mode  
1
1
While the voice recorder is in stop  
mode, press and hold the 9  
button.  
While the voice recorder is in stop  
mode, press and hold the 0  
button.  
[ ] appears in the display.  
Fast-forwarding stops when you  
release the 9button. Press the  
`OK button to start playback from the  
current position.  
[ ] appears in the display.  
Rewinding stops when you release the  
0button. Press the `OK button  
to start playback from the current  
position.  
Fast-forwarding during playback  
Rewinding during playback  
1
1
Press and hold the 9button  
during playback.  
Press and hold the 0button  
during playback.  
Playback starts from the current  
position when you release the 9  
button.  
Playback starts from the current  
position when you release the 0  
button.  
If an index mark or temp mark in the  
file is reached, fast-forwarding stops at  
the mark (P.44).  
If an index mark or temp mark in the  
file is reached, rewinding stops at the  
mark (P.44).  
Fast-forwarding stops when the end  
of the file is reached. Press and hold  
the 9button again to fast-forward  
from the beginning of the next file.  
Rewinding stops when the beginning  
of the file is reached. Press and hold  
the 0button again to rewind from  
the end of the previous file.  
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Playback  
If a setting other than [File Skip]  
is set for [Skip Space], playback  
starts after the set amount of time  
has been skipped backwards or  
forwards. Playback does not skip to the  
beginning of the file.  
Skipping to the beginning of a file  
Music files  
3
If a music file transferred to the voice recorder  
is unplayable, check that its sampling rate,  
bit count and bit rate values are within the  
supported ranges. The sampling rate, bit  
count and bit rate combinations supported  
for music file playback by the voice recorder  
are shown below.  
Skipping to the beginning of the  
next file  
1
1
1
Press the 9button while the  
voice recorder is in stop mode, or  
during playback.  
Bit count/bit  
File format  
Sampling rate  
Skipping to the beginning of the  
current file  
rate  
44.1 kHz,  
48 kHz  
WAV format  
16 bits  
While the voice recorder is in stop  
mode or playing back, press the  
0button.  
MPEG 1 Layer 3:  
32 kHz,  
44.1 kHz,  
48 kHz  
MP3 format  
8 to 320 kbps  
5 to 320 kbps  
MPEG 2 Layer 3:  
16 kHz,  
Skipping to the beginning of the  
previous file  
22.05 kHz,  
24 kHz  
Press the 0button when  
the playback position is the  
beginning of the file.  
To skip to the beginning of the  
previous file during playback, press the  
0button twice consecutively.  
8 kHz,  
11 kHz,  
16 kHz,  
WMA format 22 kHz,  
32 kHz,  
44.1 kHz,  
48 kHz  
NOTE  
MP3 files with variable bit rates (bit rates  
converted variably in a single file) may not  
play normally.  
Linear PCM-format WAV files are the only  
WAV files the voice recorder can play.  
Playback of other WAV files is not supported.  
Even if the file formats is compatible for  
playback on this recorder, the recorder does  
not support every encoder.  
If an index mark or temp mark is reached  
when skipping to the beginning of a file  
during playback, playback starts from  
the position of the mark. When skipping  
to the beginning of a file while the voice  
recorder is in stop mode, the mark is  
ignored (P.44).  
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Playback  
Changing the playback speed  
You can change the playback speed. Changing the playback speed is handy for speeding  
up conference presentations, or for slowing down parts difficult to discern when learning a  
language. You can set the playback speed from 50% (slow) to 100% (normal) to 600% (fast).  
1
2
3
Press the `OK button during  
TIP  
playback.  
3
When changing the playback speed,  
playback operations such as stopping  
playback, skipping to the beginning of  
a file, and writing index marks/temp  
marks are the same as during standard  
playback.  
NOTE  
Press the 2or 3button to select  
the desired playback speed.  
Altered playback speed settings are  
retained even after power OFF.  
During playback of a file, the [Speed]  
(P.86) setting of [Voice Guide] is  
disabled.  
Fast playback restrictions  
Depending on their sampling rate and bit  
rate, some files may not play normally. In this  
case you will need to reduce the playback  
speed in this case.  
Press the `OK button.  
Playback speed  
display  
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ABC repeat playback  
The voice recorder has a function that lets you repeat the playback of a portion (segment) of  
the file being played. In addition to the A-B repeat function available from previous models, the  
segment to repeat can be changed during repeat playback.  
1
2
Select a file for ABC repeat  
ABC repeat playback  
playback, and start playback.  
3
Press the F3 (ABC) button when  
playback reaches the desired  
start position for ABC repeat  
playback.  
1Select the starting point for repeat  
playback (A) during playback.  
2 When the ending point (B) is selected,  
repeat playback starts.  
3When the starting point for repeat  
playback (A) is canceled during repeat  
playback, the ending point of the segment  
(B) becomes the new starting point and  
playback continues.  
4When the ending point (C) is selected,  
repeat playback starts again.  
5These steps can be repeated to re-  
specify a new segment to be played back  
repeatedly up to the end of the file.  
TIP  
You can change the playback  
speed (P.40), and fast-  
forward/rewind (P.38) when  
the [B] indicator is blinking.  
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Playback  
ABC repeat playback  
To update the repeat position  
If playback reaches the end of  
the file when the [B] indicator  
is blinking, the end of the file  
is treated as the segment end  
position, and repeat playback  
starts.  
4
Press the F3 (CANCEL A) button  
during ABC repeat playback.  
3
3
Press the F3 (SET B) button again  
when playback reaches the  
desired end position for ABC  
repeat playback.  
Segment A-B is set, and ABC repeat  
playback starts.  
To stop ABC repeat playback:  
Go to Step 6  
To update the repeat position:  
Go to Step 4  
Segment A-B is canceled. [  
becomes the new start position, and  
playback continues.  
You can change the playback  
speed (P.40), and fast-forward/  
rewind(P.38).  
]
5
Press the F3 (SET C) button at the  
desired end position for ABC  
repeat playback.  
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Playback  
ABC repeat playback  
Canceling ABC repeat playback  
1
Press the F2 (CNCL ABC) button.  
3
Segment B-C is determined and ABC  
repeat playback starts.  
If pressed when ABC repeat playback is  
stopped, cancels ABC repeat playback.  
If pressed during ABC repeat playback,  
cancels the playback segment setting  
for the function, and continues  
TIP  
As necessary, repeat Steps 4 and 5  
to change the repeated segment.  
standard playback.  
6
Press the STOP (4) button.  
NOTE  
If you change the file or switch to  
different display screen, ABC repeat  
playback is canceled.  
Playback stops. The ABC repeat  
playback segment is not canceled.  
NOTE  
You cannot change the end position  
of a repeat playback segment to a  
position before the start position.  
You cannot write index marks or temp  
marks during ABC repeat playback  
(P.44).  
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Index marks/temp marks  
Writing an index mark or temp mark in a file enables you to quickly access desired position in  
the file with the same operations used for fast-forwarding, rewinding or skipping to the start of  
a file. Index marks are added to the files created using Olympus voice recorders and temp marks  
are added to files created using other devices. The position you wish to start listening from can  
be temporarily stored in a file during playback.  
Writing an index mark/temp mark  
Erasing an index mark/temp mark  
3
1
1
At the position to add an index  
mark or temp mark, press the F2  
(INDEX) button.  
Select a file that contains index  
mark/temp mark you want to  
erase and start playback.  
2
Use the 9or 0button to  
select the index mark/temp mark  
you want to erase.  
NOTE  
Temp marks are temporary markings.  
They are automatically erased when  
you select a different file, transfer the  
file to a PC, or move the file on a PC.  
You can write up to 99 index marks/  
temp marks in a single file. The  
message [No more can be set] appears  
if you attempt to write more than 99  
marks.  
You cannot write or erase index  
marks/temp marks in files that have  
been locked by the file lock function  
(P.66).  
3
When the number of the index  
mark/temp mark to erase is being  
shown (for about 2 seconds)  
in the display, press the ERASE  
button.  
Any subsequent index marks/temp  
marks in the file are automatically  
renumbered.  
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Calendar Search function  
Using the Calendar Search function to search for a file  
You can search for voice files by specifying a recording date. If you have forgotten in which  
folder a file has been saved, this feature lets you access it quickly by entering its recording date.  
2, 3, 9, 0button:  
1
2
3
Press the HOME button to display  
Dates on which there are no recorded  
files are skipped and moves to the  
next date that contains a recording.  
F1, F3 button:  
Move to the previous/next month.  
Press the F2 (SEARCH) button to  
cancel the setting and return to the  
[Recorder] screen.  
the [Home] screen.  
3
Press the `OK button to enter  
[Recorder] mode.  
Press the F2 (SEARCH) button.  
5
6
Press the `OK button.  
Press the 2or 3button to select  
the desired file.  
4
Press the 2, 3, 9or 0  
button to select the desired date.  
a
b
7
Press the `OK button to start  
playback.  
c
d
a Year and month of the calendar  
being displayed  
NOTE  
b
c
Cursor  
Current date  
You can only search for files saved in  
the folder for voice recordings ([&] to  
[*]).  
d Number of files registered for the  
selected date  
Dates on which files were saved are  
underlined.  
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Erasing files/folders  
This section describes how to erase a single unneeded file from a folder, erase all the files in the  
current folder at once, or erase a selected folder.  
Erasing files  
1
2
4
5
Select the file you want to erase  
Press the `OK button.  
(P.27).  
3
When the file display screen  
appears, press the ERASE button  
while the voice recorder is in stop  
mode.  
Press the 2button to select  
[
Start].  
The voice recorder returns to the  
stopped mode if no operation is  
performed for 8 seconds.  
3
Press the 2or 3button to select  
[
All in folder] or [One file].  
6
Press the `OK button.  
[All in folder]:  
[Erasing!] appears in the display, and  
the erasing process starts. [Erased]  
appears when the process has  
finished.  
Erases all the files saved in the same  
folder as the selected file.  
[One file]:  
Erases only the selected file.  
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Erasing files/folders  
Erasing a folder  
Partially erasing files  
You can erase unneeded parts of a file.  
1
2
Select the folder you want to  
erase (P.27).  
You can only partially erase PCM  
format files recorded using this  
recorder.  
In the folder display screen, press  
the ERASE button while the voice  
recorder is in stop mode.  
3
1
2
Play back a file you wish to  
partially erase.  
Advance the file to the position you  
wish to erase. If the file is long, use  
the 9button to advance to the  
position where you wish to erase.  
Press the ERASE button at the  
partial erase start position.  
The voice recorder returns to the  
stopped mode if no operation is  
performed for 8 seconds.  
3
Press the 2button to select  
[Start].  
Playback continues while [Partial  
Erase] is flashing and as with usual  
playback, fast-forward/rewind can  
be performed and you can quickly  
advance to the end position. When  
the end of the file is reached while  
the display is flashing, that position  
becomes the end position of erase.  
4
Press the `OK button.  
[Erasing!] appears in the display, and  
the erasing process starts. [Erased]  
appears when the process has  
finished.  
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Erasing files/folders  
Partially erasing files  
3
Press the ERASE button again at  
the position where you wish to  
end partial erase.  
When the SD card is set to write-  
protected, [SD Card Protected] is  
displayed. To erase files, cancel SD card  
write protection (P.19).  
When an SD card is inserted in the  
recorder, be sure to confirm that the  
recording media used is the [Internal  
memory] or [SD card] so there is no  
mistake about where files are stored  
(P. 7 1 ) .  
3
Locked files and read-only files cannot  
be erased (P. 6 6 ) .  
On the display, [Start point] and [End  
You cannot erase [Recorder] ([Folder  
A] to [Folder E]), [Music], and  
[Podcast], which are preset in the  
recorder.  
point] flashes alternately.  
4
Press the ERASE button.  
[Music] folder subfolders other than  
the [Music] can be erased.  
[Podcast] folder subfolders other than  
the [Podcast] can be erased.  
If there is a file that cannot be  
recognized by the recorder, the file and  
the folder which contains that file will  
not be erased. The voice recorder must  
be connected to a PC to erase these  
files and folders.  
Before erasing a file or folder, charge or  
replace the battery to ensure it will not  
run out before the process has finished.  
Erasing processes can take over 10  
seconds to complete. To prevent the  
risk of damage to data, never attempt  
to perform any of the following  
processes before an erasing process  
has finished:  
The display changes to [Partial  
erasing!] and erasing process starts.  
When [Partial erase completed] is  
displayed, the procedure is completed.  
Playback stops at the position where  
partial erase was completed.  
If you don’t press the ERASE button  
within 8 seconds, partial erase is  
canceled and the unit returns to play  
back status.  
NOTE  
1Disconnecting the AC adapter  
2Removing the battery  
3Removing the SD card (if the  
recording media has been set to  
[SD card]).  
Files cannot be restored after being  
erased, so please check carefully before  
erasing a file.  
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Schedule  
Displaying the schedule screen  
Operating the schedule screen  
This recorder has a voice memo function that allows you to record a one-minute voice memo  
on a specified date and time.  
Because the voice memo is played at a specified day and time, it can be used to help manage  
your schedule.  
1
2
4
Press the HOME button to display  
Press the 2, 3, 9or 0  
button to move the cursor.  
4
the [Home] screen.  
Press the 3button to select  
a
b
[Scheduler].  
c
d
aYear and month being displayed  
bCurrent date  
cCursor  
dThe number of memos and scheduled  
playback registered for the selected  
date  
3
Press the `OK button.  
9, 0button:  
Move to the previous/next date.  
2, 3button:  
Move to the previous/next week.  
F2, F3 button:  
Move to the previous/next month.  
5
Press the F1 (BACK) button to exit  
the schedule screen.  
The [ ] mark is displayed on dates  
where a memo or schedule recording  
is registered.  
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Registering a voice memo  
Recording a voice memo on a specified date  
You can record a voice memo that is a maximum of one minute long. Up to 99 voice memos can  
be recorded in a day, and a total of up to 1,000 voice memos can be registered on this recorder.  
1
2
3
5
Press the HOME button to display  
Press the REC (s) button to  
record a voice memo.  
the [Home] screen.  
Press the 3button to select  
a
[Scheduler].  
4
Press the `OK button.  
b
c
aFile number  
bElapsed recording time/Possible  
recording time  
cVoice recorder status indicator  
6
Press the STOP (4) button when  
you want to stop recording.  
4
Press the 2, 3, 9or 0  
button to select the date on  
which you wish to record a voice  
memo.  
The calendar screen reappears, on  
which an [ ] mark is added to the  
registered date.  
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Listening to a voice memo  
Playing back a registered voice memo  
You can play back a registered voice memo.  
1
2
3
Press the HOME button to display  
6
Press the 2or 3button to select  
the voice memo you wish to play  
back.  
the [Home] screen.  
Press the 3button to select  
[Scheduler].  
Press the `OK button.  
4
7
Press the `OK button to play  
back the voice memo.  
a
4
Press the 2, 3, 9or 0  
button to select the date  
on which the voice memo is  
registered.  
b
c
aFile number  
b Elapsed playback time/file length  
cVoice recorder status indicator  
8
Press the  
+/  
button to adjust  
the volume to the desired level.  
5
Press the `OK button.  
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Playing voice as an alarm  
Setting the date and time to play back the voice memo  
You can use the alarm function to play back a registered voice memo at a specified date and  
time.  
1
Select the voice memo you  
wish to play back as an alarm  
(P.51).  
Setting ON/OFF:  
1Press the 2or 3button to select [ON]  
or [OFF].  
2
Press the F3 (ALARM) button.  
4
[ON]: Executes the set content.  
[OFF]: Does not execute the set content.  
3
Press the 9or 0button to  
select the desired setting item.  
Setting the execution time:  
1Press the 2or 3button to change the  
number.  
2Press the 9or 0button to move  
the cursor.  
a
b
a
b
Preset ON/OFF:  
Set whether to execute the set  
content.  
Preset execution time:  
Set the start time of alarm playback.  
3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set the  
execution time.  
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Playing voice as an alarm  
Setting the date and time to play back the voice memo  
4
Press the F3 (GO) button to  
complete the setting.  
Alarm playback  
The alarm sounds when the set time arrives.  
While the alarm is sounding, press the `OK  
button to play the preset voice memo. Press  
the STOP (4) button to stop playback.  
4
TIP  
The alarm stops automatically in five  
minutes if the button is not pressed.  
At that time, the voice memo is not  
played.  
Even though the power is OFF or the  
unit is in HOLD mode, the alarm sounds  
when the set alarm time arrives. Even  
when in HOLD mode, pressing the  
`OK button starts playback of the set  
voice memo.  
NOTE  
Alarm playback does not operate if  
the recorder is operated at the set  
alarm playback time or the recorder is  
operating at that time.  
When the timer record and start  
time setting are the same, the timer  
recording setting takes precedence  
(P.76).  
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Erasing a voice memo  
Erasing a voice memo  
You can erase voice memos. You can erase voice memos one at a time or collectively.  
1
2
4
Select the voice memo you wish  
Press the `OK button.  
to erase (P.51).  
Press the ERASE button.  
4
5
Press the 2button to select  
[
Start].  
3
Press the 2or 3button to select  
the erase mode.  
6
Press the `OK button.  
[Erased] appears when the process  
has finished.  
[One file]: Erases the selected voice  
memo.  
[One day]: Erases all voice memos that  
are registered on the same date as the  
selected voice memo.  
[One month]: Erases all voice memos  
that are registered in the same month  
as the selected voice memo.  
[All files]: Erases all voice memos  
registered in the recorder.  
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Menu  
Setting menu items  
Basic operation  
Menu items are arranged by tabs, letting you quickly set desired items by selecting a tab and  
then moving to the desired item within the tab. Follow the steps below to set a menu item.  
1
2
Press the MENU button during  
recording, playback or stop.  
Press the 9or 0button to  
select the tab of the item that  
you wish to set.  
5
TIP  
Moving the cursor from one tab to  
another switches the displayed menu  
screen.  
In addition to pressing the MENU  
button, you can also enter the  
menu screen from the [Home]  
screen (P.23).  
Some menus contain items that  
can be set during recording/  
playback (P.57).  
3
Press the 2or 3button to select  
the desired setting item.  
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Setting menu items  
Basic operation  
A message indicating the setting has  
been entered appears.  
4
Press the `OK button.  
If you press the 0button without  
pressing the `OK button, the setting  
is canceled and the previous screen is  
displayed.  
7
Press the F1 (BACK) button to exit  
the menu screen.  
The setting of the selected item is  
displayed.  
You can also use the 9button to  
perform this operation.  
5
5
Press the 2or 3button to  
change the setting.  
When you enter the menu screen  
during recording or playback, press  
the F1 (BACK) button to return to the  
previous screen without interrupting  
recording or playback.  
NOTE  
For menu settings done while the voice  
recorder is in stop mode, the voice  
recorder exits the menu and returns to  
the stopped mode if no operation is  
performed for 3 minutes. The selected  
setting item is not changed in this case.  
For menu settings done during  
recording/playback, the voice recorder  
exits the menu if no operation is  
6
Press the `OK button to finalize  
the setting.  
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Setting menu items  
Basic operation  
4Menu items that can be set  
during recording;  
Rec Level  
Zoom Mic  
Low Cut Filter  
Folder Name  
Rec Monitor  
Backlight  
LED  
4Menu items that can be set  
5
during playback;  
Noise Cancel*1  
Voice Balancer*1  
Play Mode  
Skip Space*1  
Property  
Backlight  
LED  
*1 Function active only in [Recorder] mode.  
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Recording menu [Rec Menu]  
Adjusting the recording level  
Selecting the recording sensitivity  
[Rec Level]  
1
Adjust the recording level by  
pressing the 9or 0button  
during recording or when  
recording is paused.  
You can change the recording level  
(sensitivity) as needed for your recording  
application.  
[High]:  
The highest recording sensitivity.  
Suited to recording lectures, large  
conferences and other applications  
with distant or quiet sound sources.  
[Middle]:  
Suitable for recording in a meeting  
with a small number of people.  
5
Increasing the [Rec Level] number  
increases the recording level and  
extends the level meter indicator  
position.  
[Low]:  
The lowest sensitivity, this level is  
suitable for dictation.  
[Manual]:  
You can adjust the recording to any of  
30 levels.  
NOTE  
Setting the voice recorder to [Manual]  
disables the limiter function. If [OVER]  
is displayed, the recorded audio will be  
distorted. Adjust the recording level so  
that [OVER] is not displayed.  
TIP  
When you wish to record a speaking  
voice clearly, set [Rec Level] to [Low],  
and place the voice recorder’s built-in  
microphone near the speaker’s mouth  
(5 to 10 cm away).  
NOTE  
When [Rec Level] is set to [High],  
[Middle] or [Low], the recording level is  
adjusted automatically.  
Excessively loud sound input may  
generate noise regardless of whether  
[Rec Level] is set to [High], [Middle]  
or [Low].  
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Recording menu [Rec Menu]  
Setting the recording mode  
[Rec Mode]  
Selecting microphone directivity  
[Zoom Mic]  
You can prioritize sound quality or recording  
time. Select the recording mode that best  
matches your recording application.  
The voice recorder’s built-in stereo  
microphone provides directivity ranging from  
broad-coverage stereo recording to highly  
directional recording.  
[PCM 48kHz/16bit]  
[PCM 44.1kHz/16bit]  
[MP3 256kbps]  
1
Press the 2or 3button to adjust  
the directionality of the built-in  
stereo microphone.  
[MP3 128 kbps]  
*
[WMA 32 kbps mono]  
*
[WMA 8 kbps mono]  
* Mono recording  
5
TIP  
The [Rec Mode] screen shows  
the highest sound quality order,  
beginning from the top.  
Setting a higher recording rate  
increases file size. Check that you  
have enough remaining memory  
before recording.  
The + button increases directivity.  
The button enables recordings with  
broader-coverage stereo.  
To record conferences and  
presentations clearly, it is  
recommended to set [Rec Mode]  
setting to [MP3 128kbps] or  
above.  
Reducing directivity and broadening  
the sound pickup range gives  
recordings more of a stereo effect.  
You can adjust the range between [–3]  
and [+6].  
NOTE  
When [Rec Mode] is set to stereo,  
recording with a connected mono  
microphone records on the left channel  
only.  
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Recording menu [Rec Menu]  
Zoom mic function  
Reducing noise during recording  
[Low Cut Filter]  
High  
directivity  
The voice recorder’s low cut filter function  
lets you make recordings that reduce  
humming sounds from air-conditioners or  
low-frequency sounds from equipment such  
as projectors.  
Low  
directivity  
[On]:  
Narrow sound  
pickup range  
Broad sound  
pickup range  
Turns the low cut filter ON.  
[Off]:  
The low cut filter is disabled.  
5
NOTE  
The [Zoom Mic] function is designed to  
demonstrate the performance by the  
recorder’s built-in stereo microphone  
Note that normal recording may no  
longer be possible when using a  
separately purchased microphone or  
when recording from another device  
using a connecting cord.  
The following function is not available  
when the [Zoom Mic] function is used.  
Setting timer recording  
[Timer Rec]  
Recording starts automatically when the set  
time arrives.  
[With recording] (P.79)  
See “Setting timer recording [Timer Rec]”  
(P.76) for the procedure.  
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Recording menu [Rec Menu]  
TIP  
Changing the folder name  
In addition to navigating through the  
[Folder Name]  
menu, you can press the F3 button on  
the folder list display screen to change  
the folder names.  
You can change the name [Folder A] to  
[Folder E] for voice recording.  
1
Press the 2or 3button to select  
the folder you wish to change.  
Setting the recording monitor  
[Rec Monitor]  
Select whether or not to output audio while  
recording from the earphone jack (EAR).  
5
[On]:  
Enables the recording monitor  
function. Sound will be output from  
the EAR jack.  
2
Press the 2or 3button to select  
the name you wish to change  
from the registered list.  
[Off]:  
Disables this function. Sound will not  
be output from the EAR jack.  
NOTE  
If the external speaker is connected  
while recording, there is a risk that  
audio feedback will occur. It is  
recommended that you use earphones  
to monitor recording, or turn [Rec  
Monitor] to [Off] while recording.  
Template list  
Folder A  
Folder E  
Work  
Folder B  
Car  
Interview  
Folder C  
Train  
Business  
trip  
Folder D  
Plane  
Conference  
Lecture  
Class  
Reminder Record  
Telephone Conversation Hobby  
recording  
Lesson  
Language Music  
study  
Event  
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Playback menu [Play Menu]  
Skipping non-voice portions during  
playback [Voice Playback]  
Reducing noise during playback  
[Noise Cancel]  
The [Voice Playback] function lets you only  
play the speaking portions of a recorded file  
of spoken-word content.  
Use the [Noise Cancel] function to reduce  
noise when a recorded voice is difficult to  
discern.  
[High] [Low]:  
NOTE  
Reduces surrounding noise to play  
back clearer sound quality.  
[Off]: The noise cancel function is  
disabled.  
The speaking portions of the file must  
be extracted beforehand (P.79).  
[On]:  
5
Automatically skips the non-voice  
portions of the file and plays only  
the speaking portions.  
NOTE  
The [Noise Cancel] function is only in  
[Recorder] mode.  
[Off]:  
The voice playback function is  
disabled.  
NOTE  
Adjusting low volume portions  
during playback [Voice Balancer]  
The [Voice Playback] function is only  
enabled in [Recorder] mode.  
The [Voice Balancer] function adjusts low-  
volume portions of recorded audio files to  
make them louder.  
[On]:  
Adjusts low-volume portions of  
audio files during playback, making  
them louder.  
[Off]:  
The voice balancer function is  
disabled.  
NOTE  
The [Voice Balancer] function is only  
enabled in [Recorder] mode.  
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Playback menu [Play Menu]  
NOTE  
Selecting playback modes  
[Play Mode]  
When you set [Playback range] to  
[File], [End] blinks in the display for 2  
seconds after the last file in the folder  
has been played, then playback stops  
at the start position of the last file.  
While [Playback range] is set to  
[Folder], [End] blinks in the display for  
2 seconds after the last file in the folder  
has been played, then playback stops  
at the start position of the first file in  
the folder.  
When [Playback range] is set to [All],  
after the last file in the current folder  
has been played, the first file in the next  
folder is being played. When playback  
reaches the end of the last file in the  
voice recorder, [End] flashes in the  
display for 2 seconds, then playback  
stops at the start position of the first file  
in the voice recorder.  
Select the playback mode according to your  
preference.  
1
2
Press the 2or 3button to select  
[
Playback range] or [Repeat].  
[Playback range]:  
Specifies the range of file playback.  
[Repeat]:  
Repeats playback of the set range.  
5
Press the 2or 3button to select  
the setting.  
When [Playback range] was selected:  
[File] [Folder] [All]:  
Specify the range of file playback.  
When [Repeat] was selected:  
[On]:  
Repeats playback of the playback  
range.  
[Off]:  
Cancels repeat playback.  
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Playback menu [Play Menu]  
Forward/reverse skip playback  
Setting a skip space [Skip Space]  
1
Press the `OK button to start  
This function skips (forward) or reverse skips  
(rewinds) the file being played back for a set  
amount of time and it is a convenient way to  
move the playback position or repeat playing  
a short phrase.  
playback.  
2
Press the 9or 0button  
during playback.  
Playback starts after skipping forward  
or backward by the set amount.  
1
2
Press the 2or 3button to select  
[
Forward Skip] or [Reverse Skip].  
[Forward Skip]:  
Starts playback after moving the  
playback position forward by the set  
amount.  
5
[Reverse Skip]:  
Rewinds the set amount of time and  
starts playback.  
Press the 2or 3button to select  
the setting.  
When [Forward Skip] was selected:  
[File Skip], [10 sec. Skip], [30 sec. Skip],  
[1 min. Skip], [5 min. Skip]  
When [Reverse Skip] was selected:  
[File Skip], [3 sec. Skip], [5 sec. Skip],  
[10 sec. Skip], [30 sec. Skip], [1 min.  
Skip], [5 min. Skip]  
NOTE  
Forward/reverse skip operations over a  
skip space that contains an index mark/  
temp mark or the starting position of a  
file will stop at that mark or at the start  
position.  
The [Skip Space] function is only  
enabled in [Recorder] mode.  
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Playback menu [Play Menu]  
Increasing efficiency for voice  
transcription [Transcription Mode]  
Changes the operations assigned to the voice  
recorder’s buttons to operations tailored to  
transcription.  
[On]:  
You can change operation of buttons  
to the setting for transcription.  
[Off]:  
The operation of buttons becomes  
normal.  
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[
[
[
[
[
[
STOP (4)  
9(CUE)  
0(REV)  
]
[
[
[
[
[
[
Back Space (3 sec)  
600% Playback  
REW  
10 sec. Skip  
3 sec. Skip  
On  
]
]
]
]
]
9(SKIP)  
]
]
0(SKIP)  
]
]
Voice Balancer  
]
]
NOTE  
The [Transcription Mode] function is  
only enabled in [Recorder] mode.  
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File menu [File Menu]  
Sorting files [Sort by]  
Extracting the speaking portions of  
files of spoken-word content [Voice  
Detect]  
You can collectively change the playback  
order of files saved in the voice recorder.  
[File name]:  
The function extracts the speech portions  
of a voice file or a file being recorded by the  
voice recorder.  
Sorts files automatically by name.  
[Date ascending]:  
Automatically sorts the files by date  
(recording date/time) from oldest to  
newest files.  
See “Extracting the speaking portions  
of files of spoken-word content [Voice  
Detect]” (P.79) for the procedure.  
[Date descending]:  
Automatically sorts the files by date  
(recording date/time) from newest to  
oldest files.  
5
Preventing accidental file erasure  
[File Lock]  
NOTE  
When [File name] is selected, files are  
listed in order of file name based on the  
character code.  
The file lock feature lets you lock important  
files to prevent them being accidentally  
erased. Once locked, a file is not erased even  
if the operation for erasing all the files in its  
folder is performed (P.46).  
Moving/copying files [Move/Copy]  
1
Select the file you want to lock  
(P.27).  
Files saved in the internal memory or on  
an SD card can be moved or copied within  
memory.  
See “Moving/copying files [Move/Copy]”  
(P.81) for the procedure.  
[On]:  
Locks the file.  
[Off]:  
File lock is canceled.  
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File menu [File Menu]  
Dividing files [File Divide]  
Displaying file or folder  
information [Property]  
Large files or files with long recording times  
can be divided for easier management and  
editing.  
See “Dividing files [File Divide]” (P.84)  
for the procedure.  
You can display the information of a file or  
folder from a menu screen.  
File information  
1
Press the 2or 3button to switch  
the screen.  
[Name] [Date] [Size] [Bit Rate]*1  
[Artist]*2 [Album]*2 are displayed.  
5
*1 When a linear PCM format file is  
selected, the sampling rate and bit  
count are displayed in the [Bit Rate]  
field.  
*2 If there is no tag information in  
the file, [UNKNOWN_ARTIST] and  
[UNKNOWN_ALBUM] are displayed.  
Folder information  
1
Press the 2or 3button to switch  
the screen.  
[Name] [Folder] and [File] are  
displayed.  
In [Recorder] mode, [Folder] is not  
displayed.  
Displayed numbers of files do not  
include files in formats that are  
unrecognizable to the voice recorder.  
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File menu [File Menu]  
Erasing the content folder  
[Erase app data]  
Use the smartphone application (P.93) to  
delete the content folders transferred to the  
voice recorder.  
1
Press the 2or 3button to select  
the folder you wish to erase.  
5
2
Press the 2or 3button to select  
[Start].  
NOTE  
You cannot use the voice recorder to  
check the files in the content folder.  
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LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu]  
Setting the backlight [Backlight]  
Setting the LED indicator light  
[LED]  
The display backlights are switched on for  
a preset amount of time when a button  
operation is performed.  
You can set the unit so that the LED indicator  
light does not light.  
1
Press the 2or 3button to select  
[On]:  
[
Lighting Time], [Dim light time]  
LED indicator light is switched on.  
or [Brightness].  
[Off]:  
The LED indicator does not light.  
[Lighting Time]:  
Set the time between when the  
backlight is turned ON and the screen  
display becomes dim.  
[Dim light time]:  
Set the time between when the screen  
becomes dim and the screen is turned  
OFF.  
5
Turning beeping sound ON/OFF  
[Beep]  
The voice recorder makes beeping sounds  
when buttons are pressed, or to warn in case  
of operation errors. You can select whether  
the voice recorder makes these beeping  
sounds.  
[Brightness]:  
Set the brightness of the backlight.  
2
Press the 2or 3button to select  
the setting.  
When [Lighting Time] is selected:  
[5 sec.] [10 sec.] [30 sec.] [1 min.]  
[Always ON]  
When [Dim Light time] is selected:  
[30 sec.] [1 min.] [2 min.] [5 min.]  
[Always ON]  
Select from [5] to [0].  
As greater the number, the louder the  
beep sound.  
When [Brightness] is selected:  
[01] [02] [03]  
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LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu]  
Changing the display language  
[Language]  
Selecting the speaker output  
[Speaker]  
You can select the language used in the voice  
recorder’s displays.  
You can set the built-in speaker to be ON or  
OFF when the earphones are not connected.  
[English] [Español] [Français].  
[On]:  
When the earphone is connected,  
sound is output from the earphone  
and when the earphone is  
disconnected, sound is output from  
the built-in speaker.  
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The language selections vary  
depending on where the voice recorder  
was purchased.  
[Off]:  
5
Sound is not output from the built-in  
speaker even though the earphone is  
disconnected.  
Setting the voice guidance  
[Voice Guide]  
This feature gives voice announcements of  
recorder operating conditions.  
See “Setting the voice guidance [Voice  
Guide]” (P.86) for the procedure.  
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Device menu [Device Menu]  
Selecting the recording media  
[Memory Select]  
Setting the date/time  
[Time & Date]  
When there is an SD card in the voice  
recorder, you can select whether to record  
on the internal memory or on the SD card  
(P.18).  
Set the date and time beforehand to enable  
easier management of recorded files.  
1
Press the 9or 0button to  
select the desired setting item.  
[Internal memory]:  
Records to internal memory.  
[SD card]:  
Records to the SD card.  
5
Setting power save mode  
[Power Save]  
2
Press the 2or 3button to  
change the number.  
The voice recorder turns OFF automatically  
when a preset amount of time has elapsed  
while the voice recorder is in stop mode after  
power ON.  
[5 min.] [10 min.] [30 min.] [1 hr.] [2 hr.]  
[3 hr.]:  
Select the desired amount of time.  
To change another item, use the 9  
or 0button to move flashing  
position and use the 2or 3button to  
change the number.  
[Off]:  
Disables power save mode. Note that  
leaving the voice recorder On will  
quickly deplete the battery.  
3
Press the `OK button to finalize  
the setting.  
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Device menu [Device Menu]  
TIP  
Setting the USB connection  
[USB Settings]  
When setting hours and minutes, each  
time the F3 button is pressed, the  
display changes between 12 hour and  
24 hour display.  
Example: 10:38 PM  
10:38 PM  
(default format)  
When connecting the voice recorder to a  
PC, you can use the voice recorder as a USB  
storage device.  
22:38  
[Storage Class]:  
The PC side recognizes the voice  
recorder as an external storage device.  
When setting the year, month, and day,  
each time the F3 button is pressed, the  
display order changes.  
[Composite]:  
Example: March 24, 2013  
When connected to a PC, select to  
use the voice recorder as an external  
storage device, USB speaker and  
microphone.  
3M 24D 2013Y  
(default format)  
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24D 3M 2013Y  
2013Y 3M 24D  
Restoring the default settings  
[Reset Settings]  
This setting is used to return various  
functions to the factory default settings  
(factory default). The clock setting, file  
numbers, and folder names are retained.  
NOTE  
Even if the voice recorder is not used  
for a long period of time, when the  
battery is used up, the date and time  
must be re-entered.  
1
Press the 2button to select  
[
Start].  
Rec Menu:  
Rec Scene: Off  
Rec Level: Middle  
Rec Mode: MP3 128kbps  
Zoom Mic: Off  
Low Cut Filter: Off  
Timer Rec: Off  
Folder Name: Initial setting  
Rec Monitor: On  
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Device menu [Device Menu]  
Formatting a recording media  
Play Menu:  
[Format]  
Voice Playback: Off  
Noise Cancel: Off  
Voice Balancer: Off  
Play Mode:  
Playback range: File  
Repeat: Off  
Skip Space:  
Formatting a recording media erases all  
existing files saved on it. Be sure to transfer all  
important files to a PC before formatting.  
See “Formatting a recording media  
[Format]” (P.88) for the procedure.  
Forward Skip: File Skip  
Reverse Skip: File Skip  
Transcription Mode: Off  
Checking recording media  
information [Memory Info.]  
LCD/Sound Menu:  
Backlight:  
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Lighting Time: 10 sec.  
Dim light time: 30 sec.  
Brightness: 2  
You can display the capacity and remaining  
memory space of the recording media from a  
menu screen.  
LED: On  
Beep: 3  
Language: English  
Voice Guide:  
On/Off: On  
Speed: 100  
Volume: 3  
Speaker: On  
NOTE  
Some recording media memory  
capacity is used as a management  
area, so the actual usable capacity  
will always be slightly less than the  
displayed capacity.  
Device Menu:  
Memory Select: Internal memory  
Power Save: 10 min.  
USB Settings: Storage Class  
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Device menu [Device Menu]  
[Wi-Fi connection]:  
Confirming the voice recorder  
information [System Info.]  
Displays the SSID (network name)  
and password required to use a  
smartphone to connect to the voice  
recorder over Wi-Fi. At the same  
time, displays the QR code that is  
generated by the displayed SSID  
and password. To use QR codes, you  
must install a special application  
beforehand.  
You can display voice recorder information  
from a menu screen.  
Displays system information about the  
voice recorder, such as [Model], [Version],  
and [Serial No.].  
[Change password]:  
Select to change the password.  
Each time it is executed, a different  
password is automatically generated.  
For security reasons, we recommend  
that you change the password  
periodically. Running [Reset Settings]  
(P.72) restores the password back  
to default.  
Displaying Wi-Fi setting  
information [Wi-Fi]  
5
Displays information related to Wi-Fi  
connections with the voice recorder. You  
can use the voice recorder as an Wi-Fi access  
point only.  
To check the default password, use  
the [Wi-Fi connection] function after  
using [Reset Settings].  
1
Press the 2or 3button to select  
[
Wi-Fi connection] or [Change  
When [Wi-Fi connection] is selected:  
password].  
a
b
c
a QR code  
b SSID  
c Password  
The QR code, SSID and password are  
displayed on the screen.  
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Device menu [Device Menu]  
3
Change the configuration of the  
device to be connected.  
When [Change password] is selected:  
1Press the 2or 3button to select  
[Start].  
When configuring a smartphone:  
Use the QR* code or SSID and  
password displayed using the [Wi-Fi  
connection] function to configure  
the smartphone. For details, see  
the instruction manual for your  
smartphone.  
* To use QR codes, you must install a  
special application beforehand.  
2Press the `OK button.  
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When [Password changed] is  
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displayed, the procedure is completed.  
A special application is provided for  
smartphones. If the special application  
is installed on your smartphone, you  
can easily use QR codes to configure  
the phone (P.93).  
Connecting a device to the voice recorder  
1
Turn ON the Wi-Fi ON/OFF switch  
of the voice recorder.  
NOTE  
While the Wi-Fi ON/OFF switch is turned  
ON, the [Power Save] function is disabled.  
If the voice recorder is left in this state,  
battery life will be consumed quickly.  
While the Wi-Fi ON/OFF switch is turned  
ON, [Change password] is not available.  
To perform [Change password], turn OFF  
the Wi-Fi ON/OFF switch.  
When Wi-Fi is connected, battery  
life is shorter. If the battery runs out  
during data transfer, the data may be  
damaged. Therefore, when using a  
Wi-Fi connection we recommend that  
you use the AC adapter included with  
the voice recorder.  
Operation of the Wi-Fi ON/OFF switch  
is disabled during recording. Perform  
switch operations while recording is  
stopped.  
2
Operate the voice recorder to  
display the SSID and password  
on the screen.  
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Setting timer recording [Timer Rec]  
Setting timer recording [Timer Rec]  
Recording starts automatically when the set time arrives. Timer recording allows you to record  
at a set date and time and also record at regular intervals based on a set date and time. You can  
register up to three preset items.  
4
Press the 2or 3button to select  
Check beforehand that the voice  
recorder clock matches the current  
date and time. Use [Time & Date]  
to match the date and time  
(P.71).  
Check that there is sufficient  
battery life.  
the desired preset number.  
5
6
Press the `OK button.  
Press the 9or 0button to  
select the desired setting item.  
5
Check that there is sufficient  
memory space.  
a
Timer recording operates with the  
content set in the voice recorder.  
Complete necessary recording  
settings beforehand, such as [Rec  
Level].  
The recorded file is automatically  
saved in [Folder A]. Note that if  
there are 999 files in [Folder A],  
timer recording is not performed.  
The timer recording date can be  
set within one year interval from  
the current date.  
b
c
d
aTimer recording date:  
Set the timer recording date.  
bStart time:  
Set the timer recording start time.  
cEnd time:  
Set the timer recording end time.  
dRepeat:  
Set the number of times timer  
recording is repeated.  
Timer recording may start a few  
seconds after the set time arrives.  
1
2
3
While the voice recorder is in stop  
mode, press the MENU button.  
Press the 2or 3button to select  
[Timer Rec].  
Press the `OK button.  
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Setting timer recording [Timer Rec]  
Setting timer recording [Timer Rec]  
Set the timer recording date:  
Set the repeat count:  
1Press the 2or 3button to change the  
date and time.  
2Press the 9or 0button to move  
the cursor.  
1Press the 2or 3button to select  
[One Time], [Every Week] or  
[Everyday].  
5
[One Time]: Records at the specified date  
and time and ends.  
3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set the  
timer recording date.  
[Every Week]: After recording on the  
specified date and time, repeats  
recording at the same time each week.  
[Everyday]: After recording on the  
specified date and time, repeats  
recording at the same time every day.  
Set the start and end times:  
1Press the 2or 3button to change the  
number.  
2Press the 9or 0button to move  
the cursor.  
7
Press the F3 (GO) button to  
complete the setting.  
3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set the time.  
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Setting timer recording [Timer Rec]  
Setting timer recording [Timer Rec]  
TIP  
Turning preset recording On/Off  
Even though the power is Off or on  
hold, when the specified [Timer Rec]  
time arrives, recording starts.  
If the [Start Time] settings are the  
same, [Preset 1] has the highest  
priority and [Preset 3] has the lowest  
priority.  
1
2
While the voice recorder is in stop  
mode, press the MENU button.  
Press the 2or 3button to select  
[Timer Rec].  
3
4
Press the `OK button.  
If [Start Time] of [Timer Rec] and  
[Alarm] (P.52) are set to the same  
time, [Timer Rec] takes priority.  
Press the 2or 3button to select  
the desired preset number.  
5
5
Press the F3 (ON/OFF) button.  
NOTE  
Check the [Current time] and if it is  
incorrect, adjust the date and time of  
the voice recorder (P.71).  
If voice recording is in progress or the  
unit is in use when the [Timer Rec]  
start time arrives, [Timer Rec] starts  
after the operation is finished.  
Because the battery can run out during  
timer recording and in such a case  
recording will be suspended, check the  
remaining battery level.  
Each time the F3 (ON/OFF) button is  
pressed, the preset will be switched  
on or off.  
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Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken-word content [Voice Detect]  
Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken-word content  
[Voice Detect]  
The function extracts the speech portions of a voice file or a file being recorded by the voice  
recorder.  
4
Press the 2or 3button to select  
NOTE  
[
File select] or [With recording].  
The [Voice Detect] function can only  
be used in [Recorder] mode.  
To extract the speech portion from  
saved files, select a folder from  
[&] to [*] in the [Recorder] folder  
beforehand.  
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1
While the voice recorder is in stop  
mode, press the MENU button.  
[File select]:  
Select a file for which you want to  
extract the speech portion.  
[With recording]:  
Extract the speech portion while  
recording.  
2
3
Press the 9or 0button to  
select the [File Menu] tab.  
Press the `OK button.  
5
Press the `OK button to move to  
the respective setting.  
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Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken-word content [Voice Detect]  
Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken-word content  
[Voice Detect]  
When [File select] is selected:  
TIP  
1Press the 2or 3button to select the  
file from which you wish to extract the  
speech portion.  
When extraction of the speech portion  
is completed, the [Voice Playback]  
setting in the [Play Menu] is switched  
to [On] (P.62).  
NOTE  
5
If you select a folder that does not  
contain any files, [No file] is displayed.  
You must select a folder containing a  
file before you can perform the process.  
The speech portion may not be  
extracted correctly from a file  
that contains non-spoken word  
content such as recorded musical  
performances.  
2Press the `OK button.  
When [Voice Detection completed] is  
displayed, the procedure is completed.  
When [With recording] is selected:  
If the voice volume is faint during  
recording (level meter is -12 dB or less),  
1Press the 2or 3button to select [On]  
or [Off].  
or depending on the surrounding  
noise, it may not be possible to extract  
the speech portion correctly.  
The time needed for the extraction  
process will increase in proportion to  
the size of the recorded file. Before  
processing, charge the battery to  
ensure it will not run out before the  
process is completed.  
The following function is not available  
when the [With recording] function  
is used.  
[On]:  
Extract the speech portion while  
recording.  
[Off]:  
[Zoom Mic] (P.59)  
Restores standard recording.  
2Press the `OK button.  
When [Setting fixed] is displayed, the  
procedure is completed.  
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Moving/copying files [Move/Copy]  
Moving/copying files [Move/Copy]  
Files saved in the internal memory or on an SD card can be moved or copied within memory.  
1
Before performing the move/  
copy operation, first select the  
folder containing the file you  
want to move or copy (P.27).  
6
Press the 2or 3button to select  
the file move or copy method.  
2
3
4
5
While the voice recorder is in stop  
mode, press the MENU button.  
Press the 9or 0button to  
select the [File Menu] tab.  
5
[Move to memory]:  
Press the 2or 3button to select  
Move a file from the internal memory  
or SD card to another folder within the  
internal memory.  
[Move/Copy].  
Press the `OK button.  
[Copy to memory]:  
Copy a file from the internal memory  
or SD card to another folder within the  
internal memory.  
[Move to SD]:  
Move a file from the internal memory  
or SD card to another folder within the  
SD card.  
[Copy to SD]:  
Copy a file from the internal memory  
or SD card to another folder within the  
SD card.  
7
Press the `OK button.  
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Moving/copying files [Move/Copy]  
Moving/copying files [Move/Copy]  
8
Press the 2or 3button to select  
the number of files to move or  
copy.  
When [Selected files] is selected:  
1Press the 2or 3button to select the  
files to move or copy and then press  
the `OK button.  
5
[One file]:  
Selects only the specified file.  
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You can deselect a previously  
selected file by selecting it and  
pressing the `OK button.  
[Selected files]:  
Lets you select multiple files.  
[All files]:  
Selects all the files in the folder.  
2When repeating step 1 to select files  
to move or copy, press the F3 (GO)  
button.  
9
Press the `OK button to move to  
the respective setting.  
When [One file] is selected:  
1Press the 2or 3button to select a file  
to move or copy and then press the  
`OK button.  
When [All files] is selected:  
All the files in the current folder are  
selected automatically, and the display  
switches to the [Destination] screen.  
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Moving/copying files [Move/Copy]  
Moving/copying files [Move/Copy]  
10  
Press the 2, 3, 9or 0  
button to select the destination  
folder for files to be moved or  
copied.  
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Locked files (P.66) remain locked  
after being moved or copied.  
NOTE  
Files cannot be copied if there is  
insufficient remaining memory.  
Files cannot be moved or copied if  
there are over 999 files.  
To prevent the risk of data damage,  
never remove the battery while moving  
or copying a file.  
Files cannot be moved or copied within  
the same folder.  
When a file moving or copying process  
is canceled before completion, the files  
that completed the process will have  
been moved or copied, and process is  
canceled for the other files.  
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Files cannot be moved or copied  
directly within the [Recorder] folder.  
Select a folder from & to * folder in  
the [Recorder] folder.  
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Press the F3 (GO) button.  
Files with DRM cannot be moved or  
copied.  
[File move completed] or [File copy  
completed] appears when the process  
has finished.  
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Dividing files [File Divide]  
Dividing files [File Divide]  
Large files or files with long recording times can be divided for easier management and editing.  
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Press the 2button to select  
NOTE  
[
Start].  
Only MP3-format and PCM-format files  
recorded on the voice recorder can be  
divided.  
1
Play the file to divide, and stop  
playback at the desired division  
point.  
5
Press and hold the 9or 0  
button to fast-forward/rewind.  
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Press the `OK button.  
Writing an index mark/temp mark at  
the division point beforehand is handy.  
2
3
4
5
While the voice recorder is in stop  
mode, press the MENU button.  
Press the 9or 0button to  
select the [File Menu] tab.  
[Dividing!] appears in the display, and  
the file dividing process starts.  
[File divide completed] appears when  
the process has finished.  
Press the 2or 3button to select  
[File Divide].  
Press the `OK button.  
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Dividing files [File Divide]  
Dividing files [File Divide]  
TIP  
The file names after division become  
File name_1for the first half and “File  
name_2for the latter half.  
NOTE  
[File Divide] can be performed only  
when the file list is displayed.  
The recorder cannot divide files when  
the number of files in the folder  
exceeds 999.  
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Locked files (P.66) cannot be  
divided.  
It may not be possible to divide some  
MP3 or PCM files with extremely short  
recording times.  
To prevent the risk of data damage,  
never attempt to remove the battery  
during dividing a file.  
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Setting the voice guidance [Voice Guide]  
Setting the voice guidance [Voice Guide]  
This feature gives voice announcements of recorder operating conditions. You can set voice  
announcement On/Off, speed and volume.  
1
2
3
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While the voice recorder is in stop  
Press the `OK button to move to  
mode, press the MENU button.  
the respective setting.  
Press the 9or 0button to  
select the [LCD/Sound Menu] tab.  
When [On/Off] is selected:  
1Press the 2or 3button to select [On]  
or [Off].  
Press the 2or 3button to select  
[Voice Guide].  
5
4
5
Press the `OK button.  
Press the 2or 3button to select  
[On/Off], [Speed] and [Volume].  
[On]: Voice guidance will be enabled.  
[Off]: Guidance will be canceled.  
2Press the `OK button to finalize the  
setting.  
[On/Off]:  
Switches voice guidance On/Off.  
[Speed]:  
Sets the voice guidance speed.  
[Volume]:  
Sets the voice guidance volume.  
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Setting the voice guidance [Voice Guide]  
Setting the voice guidance [Voice Guide]  
When [Speed] is selected:  
When [Volume] is selected:  
1Press the 2or 3button to select the  
voice speed.  
1Press the 2or 3button to select the  
voice volume.  
5
Select from [5] to [0].  
As greater the number, the louder the  
beep sound.  
[50%] to [200%] in 10-step  
increments.  
[200%] to [400%] in 20-step  
increments.  
The greater the number, the faster the  
speed. Normal playback is performed  
at 100%.  
2Press the `OK button to finalize the  
setting.  
2Press the `OK button to finalize the  
setting.  
NOTE  
The starting tune/closing tune when  
the power is turned On/Off (P.15,  
P.22) can be canceled if you set  
[Voice Guide] to [Off].  
The volume of the startup sound/  
ending sound is controlled by the  
[Volume] setting of [Voice Guide].  
During playback of a file, the [Speed]  
setting of [Voice Guide] is disabled.  
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Formatting a recording media [Format]  
Formatting a recording media [Format]  
Formatting a recording media erases all existing files saved on it. Be sure to transfer all  
important files to a PC before formatting.  
1
2
3
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While the voice recorder is in stop  
Press the `OK button.  
mode, press the MENU button.  
Press the 9or 0button to  
select the [Device Menu] tab.  
Press the 2or 3button to select  
[Format].  
5
4
5
Press the `OK button.  
9
Press the 2button again to  
select [Start].  
Press the 2or 3button to  
select the recording media to be  
formatted.  
10  
Press the `OK button.  
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7
Press the `OK button.  
Press the 2button to select  
[Start].  
[Formatting!] is displayed when  
formatting starts.  
When [Format done] is displayed,  
formatting is completed.  
TIP  
Perform [Reset Settings] to return  
various functions to the factory default  
(P.72).  
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Formatting a recording media [Format]  
Formatting a recording media [Format]  
Even when formatting or erasing  
(P.46) is performed, only the  
NOTE  
Never format the voice recorder from  
a PC.  
Formatting erases all the existing data,  
including locked files and read-only  
files.  
When the SD card is set to write-  
protected, [SD Card Protected] is  
displayed. To perform formatting,  
cancel SD card write protection  
(P.19).  
file management information of the  
internal memory and/or SD card is  
updated and the recorded data is not  
completely erased. When disposing of  
an SD card, be sure to destroy the card,  
format the card and record silence until  
the recording time runs out, or perform  
a similar operation in order to prevent  
the leakage of personal information.  
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When an SD card is inserted in the  
recorder, be sure to confirm which  
recording media is to be formatted,  
[Internal memory] or [SD card], so  
there is no mistake (P.71).  
Before formatting, charge or replace  
the battery to ensure it will not run  
out before the process is finished. The  
formatting process can sometimes  
take over 10 seconds to complete. To  
prevent the risk of damage to data,  
never attempt to perform any of the  
following processes before a formatting  
process has finished: Doing so may  
damage the data.  
1Disconnecting the USB-connection  
AC adapter.  
2Removing the battery.  
3Removing the SD card (if the  
recording media has been set to  
[SD card]).  
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Wi-Fi Function  
Before using the Wi-Fi function  
The voice recorder is equipped with a Wi-Fi function. Wi-Fi devices are certified by an  
organization known as Wi-Fi Alliance that certifies that wireless LAN devices can be mutually  
connected. In this manual, the wireless LAN functions are described collectively as “Wi-Fi.  
Smartphones can be connected to the voice recorder using radio signals. Because of wireless, as  
long as the radio signal can reach the unit, flexible connection is possible. Radio signals extend  
a certain range and can penetrate obstacles (wood, glass, etc.), thus even if the voice recorder  
is placed another room, connection is possible. Using a special application for smartphones,  
you can play back files recorded by the voice recorder. Also, the voice recorder can be operated  
from a distance, as long as it is within the reach of the radio signal. For details, see our website.  
What can you do with the Wi-Fi function?  
sUse your smartphone to operate the voice recorder.  
sCreate content files in which voice and images are synchronized.  
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To perform the above functions, you need to install the special application for smartphones  
beforehand (P.93).  
Recorder  
Smartphone  
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Before using the Wi-Fi function  
NOTE  
The Wi-Fi function of the voice recorder is designed to be used in the following regions.  
America:  
United states, Canada  
Do not use the Wi-Fi function of the voice recorder in regions than the above. Using the  
function could violate the radio signal restrictions in that country. We will assume no  
responsibility whatsoever for the use of this technology.  
Communication may be affected if there is reinforced structures, metal or concrete  
between the voice recorder and the Wi-Fi access point.  
Do not use the Wi-Fi function of the voice recorder in a hospital and airplane where its  
use is prohibited.  
Near a microwave, cordless telephone set, or device that uses the 2.4GHz frequency  
band, if the voice recorder is used at the same time with such a device, communication  
performance may be affected. When using the voice recorder, keep a sufficient distance  
away from such devices.  
If multiple Wi-Fi access points nearby use the same channel, the voice recorder may not  
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be detected correctly.  
To the extent possible, try not to use the voice recorder near mobile phones, televisions,  
or radios.  
Mobile phones, PHS, TV sets, and radios use different frequencies than the voice recorder  
but electromagnetic waves generated from Wi-Fi products including this voice recorder  
could generate noise in audio or video images.  
When using the Wi-Fi function, battery life is consumed quickly. If the battery runs out  
during data transfer, the data may be damaged. Therefore, when using a Wi-Fi connection  
we recommend that you use the AC adapter included with the voice recorder.  
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Before using the Wi-Fi function  
Notes on security when using Wi-Fi products  
With a Wi-Fi connection, information is exchanged wirelessly between a smartphone and  
the voice recorder and as long as radio signals reach the unit, flexible connection is possible.  
However, because radio signals can penetrate through obstacles (wood, glass, etc.), if there is  
no security-related setting, the following problems could occur.  
A malicious third party intentionally intercepts radio signals to spy on communication  
content.  
Unauthorized intrusion causes the leaking of personal information.  
Intercepted communication contents are rewritten and transmitted.  
Destructive computer viruses are released that can destroy data or systems.  
For security protection, we recommend the password be changed periodically using the [Wi-Fi]  
function of the voice recorder (P.74).  
Should a problem occur for an inevitable reason due to the specifications of the Wi-Fi  
connection, we assume no responsibility whatsoever for any damage incurred.  
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SSID (Service Set Identifier): SSID is the ID (network name) required for Wi-Fi connection.  
Access point (Wireless LAN access point): A device that receives radio signals to connect  
client to the network over a wireless LAN. Or, the name used when a device is used as  
only a radio transmitting function.  
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Before using the Wi-Fi function  
About OLYMPUS Audio Controller  
The OLYMPUS Audio Controller application for smartphones is required to use your  
smartphone to operate the voice recorder from a distance.  
How to obtain the application  
What the application can do  
Supported OS (as of November 2013)  
Installing the application on your smartphone  
allows you to:  
For Android: Android 2.3.3 to 4.2  
For iOS: iOS 5.0 to iOS 6.0  
You can use the QR code to configure the  
SSID and password:  
Use the following method to obtain the  
application.  
Use [Wi-Fi] of the voice recorder to  
display the QR code (P.74). If you  
use OLYMPUS Audio Controller installed  
in a smartphone to read the QR code,  
the SSID and password will be entered  
automatically.  
1
2
Connect your smartphone to the  
network.  
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Search for the application.  
For AndroidTM  
:
Use your smartphone to operate the voice  
recorder:  
Use the Wi-Fi function to operate the voice  
recorder (recording, playback) from a  
distance.  
Using “Google PlayTM (formerly  
called Android MarketTM), search for  
OLYMPUS Audio Controller.  
For iOSTM  
:
Using “App Store SM, search for  
OLYMPUS Audio Controller.  
Create content files in which voice and  
images are synchronized:  
You can create content files that  
automatically display captured images  
according to the elapsed time of the voice  
file.  
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Select “OLYMPUS Audio  
Controller” and download and  
install.  
An icon  
is added to the smartphone  
apps menu.  
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The created content file is transferred  
to the voice recorder in one folder for  
each file.  
The created content file can only  
be played back using smartphone  
application.  
You can operate the voice recorder to  
delete unnecessary content folders  
(P.68).  
NOTE  
For details about the application, see  
our webpage.  
When you download the application  
using a mobile phone line such as 3G,  
depending on your particular contract,  
you may incur packet communication  
fees.  
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Use with a PC  
Connecting the voice recorder to a PC lets you:  
You can use Olympus Sonority to transfer voice files  
recorded by the voice recorder and play them back or  
manage them on PC.  
The optional Olympus Sonority Plus upgrade and  
optional Music Editing Plugin provide a variety of  
functions (P.106).  
Using the voice recorder, you can enjoy language content  
or music files in WMA, MP3 and WAV format stored on  
your PC.  
The voice recorder can be used as external storage to save  
or load data to/from your PC (P.109).  
PC operating environment  
Windows  
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OS (Operating system):  
Drive: CD-ROM or CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM  
drive  
Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2 3  
Microsoft® Windows® XP Professional x64  
Edition Service Pack 2  
Browser:  
Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or later  
Display: 1024 x 768 dots, 65,536 colors  
or more (16,770,000 colors or more  
recommended)  
USB port: One or more available  
Other:  
Microsoft® Windows Vista®, Service Pack 1,  
2 (32-bit/64-bit)  
Microsoft® Windows® 7 (32-bit/64-bit)  
Microsoft® Windows® 8 (32-bit/64-bit)  
CPU: 1 GHz or more 32bit (x86) or 64bit (x64)  
processor  
RAM capacity: 512MB or more  
Hard disk space:  
Audio device  
An environment with Internet access  
Olympus Sonority installation: 300MB or  
more  
Even when the requirements for the  
operating environment are satisfied,  
updated versions, multiboot environments,  
self-modified PCs and other compatible  
machines will not be covered under the  
operational warranty.  
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PC operating environment  
Macintosh  
OS (Operating system):  
Browser: Safari 2.0 or later  
MacOS-X 10.5 -10.9  
Display: 1024 x 768 dots, 32000 colors  
or more (16,770,000 colors or more  
recommended)  
USB: One or more ports available  
Other:  
CPU: PowerPC® G5 or Intel multi-core  
processor 1.5GHz or higher  
RAM capacity: 512MB or more  
Hard disk space:  
Olympus Sonority installation: 300MB or  
more  
Audio device  
Quick Time 7.2 or later with Internet access  
recommended  
Drive: CD-ROM or CD-R, CD-RW, DVD-ROM  
drive  
NOTE  
Some Olympus Sonority functions require Quick Time 7.2 or higher.  
You can obtain the latest Quick Time version from Apple Software Update.  
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PC connection precautions  
When uploading or downloading a file to or from the voice recorder, data transfer will  
continue as long as the voice recorder’s LED indicator light is flashing, even if the PC  
data communication screen disappears. Never disconnect the USB connector before  
data communication has finished. Always use the procedure on P.98 to disconnect  
the USB connector. Data may not be transferred correctly if you disconnect the  
connector before the drive has stopped.  
Do not format (initialize) the voice recorder’s drive from a PC. Formatting done from  
a PC will not be done correctly. To perform formatting, use the [Format] menu of the  
voice recorder (P.88).  
Voice recorder folders or files that are moved or renamed in a Windows or Macintosh file  
management screen may be reordered or become unrecognizable.  
Note that it will still be possible to read and write data on the voice recorder after  
setting the attribute of the voice recorder’s drive to ’Read onlyon a PC.  
To prevent nearby electronic devices being affected by noise, disconnect the external  
microphone and earphones when connecting the voice recorder to a PC.  
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PC connection/disconnection  
Connecting the voice recorder to a PC  
1
2
Start the PC.  
4
Press the 2or 3button to select  
PC].  
[
Connect the USB connection  
cable to the USB port on the PC.  
5
Press the `OK button.  
While connected to USB, [Remote] is  
displayed on the voice recorder.  
The recorder does not establish a  
connection with a PC if [AC Adapter]  
is selected in the USB connection  
setting. Set the USB connection setting  
to [PC].  
3
Check that the voice recorder is  
in stop mode, then connect the  
USB connection cable.  
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TIP  
Windows: The voice recorder is  
recognized and displayed in the [My  
Computer] folder with the model  
name as the drive name. If there is an  
SD card in the voice recorder, it can be  
used as the [Removable Disk].  
Macintosh: The voice recorder is  
recognized and displayed on the  
desktop with the model name as the  
drive name. If an SD card is inserted,  
[Untitled] is displayed.  
For information on the PC’s USB port,  
see the PC’s user manual.  
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PC connection/disconnection  
Connecting the voice recorder to a  
PC  
Disconnecting the voice recorder  
from a PC  
NOTE  
Windows  
The voice recorder must not be in  
HOLD mode.  
1
Click [  
] on the task bar in the  
lower right hand corner of the  
screen and click [Safely remove  
USB Mass Storage Device].  
Insert the USB connector securely all  
the way. Operation will not be normal if  
the connection is not made properly.  
Connecting the voice recorder through  
a USB hub may result in unstable  
operation. Do not use a USB hub if  
operation is unstable.  
Use only a compatible Olympus USB  
extension cable. Operation is not  
guaranteed if another manufacturer’s  
cable is used. Also, never use this  
dedicated cable with any other  
company’s products.  
The letter used to identify the drive  
will vary according to your PC.  
When the window indicating it is safe  
to remove hardware appears, close the  
window.  
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2
Check that the LED indicator light  
of the voice recorder is OFF and  
then disconnect the USB cable.  
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PC connection/disconnection  
Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC  
Macintosh  
NOTE  
To prevent the risk of data damage,  
never disconnect the voice recorder  
from the USB port while the LED  
indicator light is flashing.  
1
Drag-and-drop the removable  
disk icon for the voice recorder  
shown on the desktop to the  
trash can icon.  
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2
Check that the LED indicator light  
of the voice recorder is OFF and  
then disconnect the USB cable.  
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Functions available in Olympus Sonority  
Olympus Sonority provides various functions that can be used to manage and edit files. For  
information on operating procedures and detailed settings, please refer to the respective items  
on online help (P.105).  
Waveform editing function  
Using the Waveform Editing Function Tab, you can easily process the voice data. In the  
Waveform Editing Mode, you can also delete unnecessary parts, paste and re-save the data.  
One-touch effect function  
Using the One-touch Effect Function, you can easily apply special effects to the voice file and  
carry out noise reduction in any specified area.  
Sending files by email  
Voice files are stored in the [Message] folder on the hard disk. You can send voice files as  
attachments to email.  
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Changing a folder name  
You can change a folder name. Up to 62 characters can be entered but the single byte  
characters of  
cannot be used.  
If folder names are changed in OS of some other language than the languages supported by  
the voice recorder, the folder name may become garbled.  
Editing file comments  
You can use Olympus Sonority to add comments to files downloaded from the voice recorder. A  
maximum of 50 double-byte characters (100 single-byte characters) can be entered.  
*
Changing a file format to another format  
The current saved file format can be changed to other formats.  
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Functions available in Olympus Sonority  
Combining files  
You can specify multiple voice files and combine them into one file.  
Dividing a file  
You can divide a specified voice file into two files.  
Using Olympus Sonority to load content  
You can load podcast content obtained from the Internet on your PC.  
*
To write files in MP3 format, you need to upgrade to Olympus Sonority Plus (P.106).  
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Installing software  
Before you connect the recorder to your PC and use it, you must first install the “Olympus  
Sonoritysoftware from the included Software CD.  
Be sure to confirm the following before installation:  
Exit all running applications.  
You need to log on as Administrator.  
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6
Click [Olympus Sonority Setup].  
Windows  
The Installer will open. Follow the  
Installer Wizard instructions.  
1
Insert “Olympus Sonority” into  
the CD-ROM drive.  
Accept the terms of the Licensing  
Agreement.  
The installation program will start  
automatically. Once the program  
starts, go to step 4. If it does not, follow  
the procedures in steps 2 and 3.  
You must accept the terms of the  
Licensing Agreement to install  
“Olympus Sonority. After checking the  
[Agree] box, click [Next].  
2
3
Open the contents of the  
CD-ROM with [Explorer].  
7
Register the User Registration  
Information.  
Double-click [Setup] in the root  
of the CD-ROM.  
7
Please enter your name, company  
name and the serial number listed on  
the separate sheet. Click [Next] after  
entering.  
The “Olympus Sonoritylaunch screen  
is displayed.  
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9
Select the software setup type.  
The installation destination can be  
changed. Click [Next] if you do not  
want to change it (Select [Custom] if  
you want to change).  
Click [Install] to start the  
installation.  
Do not carry out other operations  
before the installation is completed  
and the [Complete] screen is  
displayed.  
When the installation is completed,  
the [Install Shield] screen will be  
displayed.  
4
Click on the language you want  
to install.  
To connect the recorder to a PC, See  
Connecting the voice recorder to a  
PC” (P.97) for the procedure.  
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Installing software  
Macintosh  
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Click [Install] to start the  
installation.  
1
Insert “Olympus Sonority” into  
the CD-ROM drive.  
Do not carry out other operations  
before the installation is completed  
and the [Complete] screen is  
Proceed to step 3 if the content of  
CD-ROM is displayed, or go to step 2 if  
nothing is displayed.  
displayed.  
When the installation is completed,  
the [Installer] screen will be displayed.  
To connect the recorder to a PC, See  
Connecting the voice recorder to a  
PC” (P.97) for the procedure.  
After starting up the “Olympus  
Sonority, the serial number entry  
dialog box will appear. Enter the serial  
number listed on the separate sheet.  
2
3
Open the contents of the  
CD-ROM with [Finder].  
Double-click [Setup] in the root  
of the CD-ROM.  
The “Olympus Sonoritylaunch screen  
is displayed.  
4
5
Click on the language you want  
to install.  
Click [Olympus Sonority Setup].  
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The Installer will open. Follow the  
Installer Wizard instructions.  
6
Accept the terms of the Licensing  
Agreement.  
You must accept the terms of the  
Licensing Agreement to install  
“Olympus Sonority. After checking the  
[Agree] box, click [Next].  
7
Set the Installation destination.  
Click [Next] if you do not want to  
change it (Select [Change Installation  
Destination] if you want to change).  
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Uninstalling software  
To uninstall any of the software component of the “Olympus Sonoritysoftware installed on  
your PC, follow the steps below.  
Windows  
Macintosh  
1
2
1
2
3
Exit “Olympus Sonority.  
Exit “Olympus Sonority.  
Open [Finder].  
Select [Start] from the [Control  
Panel] menu.  
Double-click the  
3
Click [Add/Remove programs].  
[SonorityUninstaller.pkg] in the  
application folder.  
The list of installed applications is  
displayed.  
The Uninstaller will open. Follow the  
wizard instructions.  
When the administrator password is  
asked, enter the password then click  
[OK].  
When the uninstallation is completed,  
[Successful] screen is displayed.  
4
5
6
Click [Olympus Sonority].  
Click [Change/Remove].  
Click [OK] to start uninstalling.  
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An additional message may appear,  
if so, read it carefully and follow the  
instructions given.  
4
Click [Close].  
When the uninstallation is completed,  
[Maintenance Complete] screen is  
displayed.  
Files left after uninstallation  
7
Click [Finish] to complete  
uninstalling.  
The voice files you made are stored in  
the [MESSAGE] folder. If you don’t need  
them, delete them.  
You can confirm the location of the  
[MESSAGE] folder by clicking [Options]  
in the [Tools] menu before uninstalling.  
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Using online help  
To open Online Help, you have the following options.  
With Olympus Sonority running, from the [Help] menu, select [Olympus Sonority Help].  
Search by Contents  
Search by Keyword  
1
1
Display the online help and click  
the table of contents tab.  
Display the online help and click  
the [Index] item.  
Matching keywords are located  
2
Double-click the [  
] of the  
automatically.  
item you wish to search for.  
2
Click a keyword.  
An explanation of the topic is  
displayed.  
An explanation of the topic is  
displayed.  
3
Double-click the [ ] of the item  
you wish to search for.  
An explanation of the topic is  
displayed.  
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NOTE  
This document explains basic operation of Olympus Sonority. For more information on  
menus and operations, refer to Online Help. Online help becomes available after installing  
Olympus Sonority.  
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Upgrade function  
By upgrading Olympus Sonority to the optional Plus version, you can use more advanced  
functions. Also, with Olympus Sonority Plus, if you purchase the Music Editing Plug-in you  
can enjoy advanced effects editing. To add the Music Editing Plug-in, you need to upgrade to  
Olympus Sonority Plus.  
Purchase and upgrade  
Use the following procedure to upgrade  
Olympus Sonority by purchasing Olympus  
Sonority Plus.  
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From the [Help] menu, select  
[
Upgrade to Olympus Sonority  
Plus].  
The [Upgrade to Olympus Sonority  
Plus] dialog will be displayed.  
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Start Olympus Sonority  
.
From the [Help] menu, select  
[Purchase Olympus Sonority Plus] or click  
Register the upgrade key.  
When starting the application next  
time, “Olympus Sonoritywill be  
the [  
] button on the Tool Bar.  
upgraded to ”Olympus Sonority Plus.  
The web browser will start and the  
purchase site of the “Olympus Sonority  
Pluswill be displayed. Please operate  
according to guidance on the screen.  
When the purchase procedure is  
completed, the Upgrade Key will be  
issued by mail.  
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Confirming your upgrade to Olympus Sonority Plus  
Click the root of the Main Treeview, [Olympus Sonority], in the Browse Screen to display the  
Information Screen. You can confirm that the upgrade key is registered. Or, from the [Help]  
menu, if you select Version Information, the registered Olympus Sonority Plus upgrade key  
is displayed. The Music Editing Plug-in includes more than 20 types of effect functions and  
spectrum analyzer functions. For details, please refer to the Online Help (P.105).  
NOTE  
To purchase the Upgrade Key, it requires an environment where the Internet can be  
utilized. If the upgrade key cannot be used, contact the Olympus Customer Support  
Center.  
For details about how to purchase an upgrade key, see Olympus Sonority Online Help  
(P.105).  
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Upgrade function  
Functions available in Olympus  
Sonority Plus  
Functions available with the music  
editing plug-in  
In addition to the functions available with  
Olympus Sonority, Olympus Sonority Plus  
provides various editing functions for  
music files. For information on operating  
procedures and detailed settings, please refer  
to the respective items on the Online Help  
(P.105).  
If you purchase the Music Editing Plug-in  
for Olympus Sonority Plus, you can add  
advanced functionality that widens the range  
of music editing capabilities available. For  
detailed purchasing method and operating  
procedures, please refer to the Online Help  
(P.105).  
Editing MP3  
Effect functions  
Edit and write MP3 files and tags.  
You can edit music files using more than 20  
advanced effect functions.  
Create music CDs  
Spectrum analyzer  
Create music CDs using voice files registered  
in the CD write folder.  
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Displays in the Waveform Display Screen the  
waveform distribution of an voice file being  
played in the real time.  
Besides unrestricted track editing  
It also removes the restriction on the number  
of tracks that can be edited.  
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Loading a file to a PC  
The five folders for voice recording are displayed as [FOLDER_A], [FOLDER_B], [FOLDER_C],  
[FOLDER_D], [FOLDER_E] respectively on the PC and contain recorded voice files. You can copy  
voice recorder files to any folder on the PC.  
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Voice recorder drive name and folder names on the PC  
Internal memory  
SD card  
Drive name  
Folder names  
FOLDER_A  
Drive name  
DM_901  
Folder names  
FOLDER_A  
RECORDER  
MUSIC  
RECORDER  
MUSIC  
Removable  
disk  
FOLDER_B  
FOLDER_C  
FOLDER_D  
FOLDER_E  
FOLDER_B  
FOLDER_C  
FOLDER_D  
FOLDER_E  
Windows  
Untitled  
PODCAST  
PODCAST  
Macintosh  
VOICEMEMO  
CONTENTS  
CONTENTS  
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With this voice recorder, content in the  
[CONTENTS] folder cannot be checked.  
If you delete or change files in the  
[VOICEMEMO] folder or [CONTENTS]  
folder, the voice recorder may not operate  
correctly.  
NOTE  
To prevent the risk of data damage, never disconnect the voice recorder from the USB  
port while the LED indicator light is flashing.  
WMA-format files cannot be played in the standard Macintosh operating system.  
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Usage as external memory of the PC  
Connecting the voice recorder to a PC lets you transfer voice recorder data to save in the PC,  
and vice-versa.  
Windows  
Macintosh  
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Connect the voice recorder to the  
Connect the voice recorder to the  
PC (P.97).  
PC (P.97).  
When connected to a Mac OS, the  
voice recorder is recognized on  
the desktop by the drive letter that  
includes the product name.  
Open Windows Explorer.  
When you open [My Computer], the  
voice recorder is recognized by the  
drive letter that includes the product  
name.  
Double-click the removable disk  
icon labeled with your voice  
recorders model name.  
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Click on the folder labeled with  
your voice recorder’s model  
name.  
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4
Copy the desired data to the PC.  
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5
Copy the desired data to the PC.  
Disconnect the voice recorder  
from the PC (P.99).  
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Disconnect the voice recorder  
from the PC (P.98).  
NOTE  
During data communication, [Busy] appears in the voice recorder’s display and the LED  
indicator light flashes. To prevent the risk of data damage, never disconnect the voice  
recorder from the USB port while the LED indicator light is flashing.  
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Other information  
Alarm message list  
Message  
Meaning  
Action required  
Charge the battery (P.12,  
P.16). If the battery runs out soon  
even though it was charged, the  
battery may be expired. Replace it  
with a new one (P.11).  
The remaining battery power  
is low.  
Battery low  
An attempt was made to erase a  
locked file.  
You must unlock the file before you  
can erase it (P.66).  
File locked  
Before recording, select [Recorder]  
mode and one of the folders from  
[Folder A] to [Folder E] (P.23,  
P.27).  
Cannot record in  
this folder  
An attempt was made to record  
when not in [Recorder] mode.  
The maximum number of index  
marks (99) have been written in  
the file.  
Erase unneeded index marks  
(P.44).  
No more can be set  
The maximum number of temp  
marks (99) have been written in  
the file.  
Erase unneeded temp marks  
(P.44).  
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The maximum number of files  
(999) have been saved in the  
folder.  
Folder full  
Erase unneeded files (P.46).  
An internal memory error  
occurred.  
Contact the Olympus Customer  
Support Center (back cover).  
Memory error  
Card error  
The SD card was not recognized  
correctly.  
Remove and insert the SD card  
again (P.18, P.19).  
Illegally copied file  
Memory full  
The music file was copied illegally. Erase the music file (P.46).  
There is no remaining memory.  
The SD card is write protected.  
Erase unneeded files (P.46).  
Cancel SD card write protection  
and then attempt to use again  
(P.19).  
SD Card Protected  
No file  
Select another folder (P.25,  
P.27).  
There are no files in the folder.  
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Alarm message list  
Message  
Meaning  
Action required  
Format the memory again  
(P.88).  
Format error  
A formatting problem occurred.  
Can’t create the system file.  
Connect to PC and erase  
unnecessary file  
The voice recorder is unable to  
create a management file due to  
low remaining memory.  
Connect the voice recorder to a PC  
and erase unneeded files.  
Select a file that can be played by  
the voice recorder (P.39).  
Cannot play this file  
Select a file  
The file’s format is not supported.  
No file has been selected.  
You must select a file before you can  
perform the operation (P.25,  
P.27).  
Same folder can’t be moved  
(copied)  
An attempt was made to move  
(copy) a file to the same folder.  
Select another folder.  
Select another file.  
A file with the same name as a file  
being moved (copied) exists in  
the destination folder.  
Some files can’t be moved  
(copied)  
An attempt was made to divide  
a file that is not an MP3- or WAV-  
format file recorded by the voice  
recorder.  
This file can’t be divided.  
Select another file.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Solution  
The battery is not inserted  
properly.  
Check the orientation of the battery  
(P.11).  
The display is blank.  
The remaining battery power  
is low.  
Charge the battery (P.12, P.16).  
Turn the power ON (P.15).  
Charge the battery (P.12, P.16).  
Turn the power ON (P.15).  
Release HOLD mode (P.21).  
The power is OFF.  
The remaining battery power  
is low.  
Unable to operate the  
voice recorder  
The power is OFF.  
The voice recorder is in HOLD  
mode.  
There is no remaining memory.  
Erase unneeded files (P.46).  
Unable to record  
The maximum number of  
Select another folder (P.25, P.27).  
recordable files has been reached.  
The earphones are connected to  
the EAR jack.  
To output the playback through the built-  
in speaker, disconnect the earphones.  
To output the playback through the  
built-in speaker, select [On] for [Speaker]  
(P.70).  
[Off] has been selected for  
[Speaker].  
Playback is inaudible.  
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The volume is set to [00].  
Adjust the volume (P.36).  
The recording level hasn’t been  
adjusted.  
Redo recording after adjusting the  
recording level (P.58).  
The recording is too  
quiet.  
A low recording level has been  
set.  
Redo recording after setting the recording  
level to [High] or [Middle] (P.58).  
The output level of the connected Adjust the output level of the external  
external device may be too low.  
device.  
The recording level hasn’t been  
adjusted.  
Redo recording after adjusting the  
recording level (P.58).  
Audio file sound is  
distorted.  
The voice recorder’s recording  
level, or the output level of the  
connected external device may  
be too high.  
If the problem continues after adjusting  
the voice recorder’s recording level  
(P.58), adjust the output level of the  
external device.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Solution  
The connected external  
microphone is a mono  
microphone.  
Sound recorded by a connected external  
mono microphone is recorded on the left  
channel only.  
An audio file is not  
recorded in stereo.  
[Rec Mode] is set to a mono  
recording format.  
Set [Rec Mode] to a stereo recording  
format (P.59).  
A positive (+) value has been  
selected for [Zoom Mic] .  
Select [Off] for [Zoom Mic] (P.59).  
The file was recorded in a  
different folder.  
Missing audio file  
Select another folder (P.25, P.27).  
Objects brushed against the voice  
recorder while recording.  
The voice recorder was placed  
near a mobile phone or  
Noise during playback  
Redo the operation with the voice recorder  
fluorescent light during recording in a different location.  
or playback.  
The [Voice Detect ] process has  
Use the [Voice Detect] function to extract  
the speech portions (P.79).  
Non-voice portions are  
not skipped during  
playback.  
not been performed.  
[Off] has been selected for [Voice Select [On] for [Voice Playback]  
Playback].  
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(P.62).  
You must unlock the file before you can  
erase it (P.66).  
The file is locked.  
Unable to erase a file  
Unlock the file, or undo the read-only  
setting on a PC.  
The file is a read-only file.  
The folder contains a file that the Connect the voice recorder to a PC to erase  
Unable to erase a folder  
voice recorder cannot recognize.  
the folder (P.97).  
Connecting a speaker with a built-in  
amplifier may cause feedback during  
recording. It is recommended that you  
use earphones to monitor recording, or  
set [Rec Monitor] to [Off] before starting  
recording (P.61).  
Noise when monitoring  
a recording  
Feedback is being caused.  
Adjust the recording setup such as by  
moving the earphones and microphone  
farther apart, or ensuring the microphone  
is not facing the earphones.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Solution  
Unable to hear any  
sound from the earphone [Off] has been selected for [Rec  
through the recording  
monitor  
Select [On] for [Rec Monitor] (P.61).  
Monitor].  
The maximum number of marks  
(99) has been reached.  
Erase unneeded marks (P.44).  
Unable to write index  
marks/temp marks  
You must unlock the file before you can  
erase it (P.66).  
The file is locked.  
Unlock the file, or undo the read-only  
setting on a PC.  
The file is a read-only file.  
Other than the specified battery  
is used.  
Use the specified battery (LI-50B)  
Unable to charge the  
battery  
The [USB Settings] is set to  
[Composite].  
Set the [USB Settings] to [Storage Class]  
(P.72).  
The PC is unable to  
recognize the voice  
recorder.  
When connecting to the PC, [AC  
Adapter] was selected.  
When transferring data to the PC, select  
[PC] (P.97).  
Button operations are  
abnormal.  
The [Transcription Mode] setting Set the [Transcription Mode] setting to  
is [On].  
[Off] (P.65).  
The voice recorder is not turned  
ON.  
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Turn the power ON (P.15).  
The Wi-Fi ON/OFF switch of the  
voice recording is set to OFF.  
Turn ON the Wi-Fi ON/OFF switch on the  
voice recorder (P.74).  
Wi-Fi cannot be  
connected.  
In the [Wi-Fi] setting, select [Wi-Fi  
connection]. Check the SSID and password  
(P.74).  
The Wi-Fi setting on the  
connected device is incorrect.  
The voice recorder is in a location Check for obstacles between the voice  
that radio signals cannot reach.  
recorder and access point.  
Unable to select  
The Wi-Fi ON/OFF switch of the  
voice recorder is set to ON.  
Turn OFF the Wi-Fi ON/OFF switch on the  
voice recorder (P.74).  
[
Change password].  
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Recorder care  
sExterior  
Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the  
recorder is very dirty, soak the cloth in  
mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the  
recorder with the damp cloth and then  
wipe it with a dry cloth.  
sMonitor  
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.  
NOTE  
Do not use benzene, alcohol or other  
strong solvents, or chemical cleaning  
cloths.  
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Accessories (optional)  
Accessories for Olympus voice recorders can be purchased directly from the Online Shop on the  
Olympus website. Availability of accessories differs depending on the country.  
ME51SW stereo microphone  
ME33 boundary microphone  
Has a large-diameter built-in  
microphone for sensitive stereo  
recording.  
A microphone for recording conferences  
that enables connection of up to three  
left- and three right-channel units.  
Cascade connection enables the left/  
right channel connections to be  
ME30W two-channel microphone  
(omnidirectional)  
extended up to about 12 meters, to  
capture sound from a broad range.  
Two ME30 monaural microphones  
come in a set with a miniature tripod  
and a connection adapter. These highly  
sensitive omni-directional microphones  
are supported by plug-in power and  
are well-suited to recording musical  
performances.  
ME52W mono microphone  
(unidirectional)  
Designed to record sound from a  
distance while minimizing the impact of  
surrounding noise.  
ME31 compact gun microphone  
(unidirectional)  
ME15 mono tie clip microphone  
(omnidirectional)  
A directional gun microphone handy  
for outdoor recording of wild birds  
singing and other highly directional  
applications.  
The metal body provides a highly rigid  
body.  
A small, unobtrusive microphone that  
comes with a tie-clip.  
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TP8 telephone pickup microphone  
An earphone microphone that can  
be worn in the ear during phone  
calls. Clearly captures voices and  
conversations during phone calls.  
ME34 compact gun microphone  
(unidirectional)  
A514 USB-connection AC adapter  
Comes with an integrated tripod ideal  
for table placement when recording  
events from a distance, such as  
conferences or lectures.  
A USB-connected AC adapter that  
provides 5-volt DC output. (AC100-  
240V 50/60Hz)  
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Accessories (optional)  
KA333 connecting cord  
A resistive connection cord with stereo  
mini-plugs (3.5 mm diameter) on both  
ends. Used to connect the earphone jack  
output to the line input when recording.  
Comes with plug adapters (PA331/  
PA231) that adapt to mono mini plugs  
(3.5 mm diameter) or mono mini mini  
plugs (2.5 mm diameter).  
RS30W special remote control set  
By attaching a receiver to the REMOTE  
jack, you can perform recording/stop  
operation of the voice recorder remotely.  
The reception position can be adjusted,  
and the voice recorder can be operated  
in any direction you like.  
LI-50B lithium-ion battery  
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery made  
by Olympus. This battery can be used  
with the UC-50 charger.  
Carrying case: CS147  
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Copyright and trademark information  
The information in this document is subject to change in future without prior notice. Contact  
Olympus Customer Support Center for the latest product names, model numbers and other  
information.  
The display and illustrations of the voice recorder used in this manual may different from  
the actual product. While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of  
the information in this manual, errors may occasionally arise. Any questions or concerns  
regarding doubtful information, or possible errors or omissions should be directed to the  
Olympus Customer Support Center.  
Olympus Corporation and Olympus Imaging Corp. are the copyright holders of this manual.  
Copyright law prohibits unauthorized reproduction of this manual, or unauthorized  
distribution of reproductions thereof.  
Note that Olympus will assume no liability in the event of damages, lost earnings, or any  
claims from third parties resulting from improper use of the product.  
Trademarks and registered trademarks  
IBM and PC/AT are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines  
Corporation.  
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.  
SD, SDHC, and SDXC are trademarks of SD Card Association.  
Macintosh and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.  
The product uses MP3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.  
The product uses noise-canceling technology licensed from NEC Corporation.  
The product uses voice activity detection technology licensed from NTT Electronics  
Corporation.  
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The product uses directivity control technology licensed from Kyoei Engineering  
Corporation.  
Android and Google Play are trademarks or registered trademarks of Google Inc.  
App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc.  
QR code is a registered trademark of DENSO WAVE INCORPORATED.  
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Copyright and trademark information  
IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the USA or other countries and is used  
based on the license.  
Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.  
The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED logo is a certification mark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.  
All other brand or product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of  
their respective owners.  
Notes  
f WARNING  
sTurn OFF the voice recorder in a hospital or near medical electric devices.  
Electric waves from the voice recorder could affect electric medical devices and could cause  
accidents due to malfunction.  
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sKeep a distance of at least 22cm from persons who have a pacemaker.  
Electric waves from this voice recorder could affect the operation of a pacemaker.  
sTurn OFF the voice recorder power when on airplane.  
Security of the service could be affected.  
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Copyright and trademark information  
The software in this product includes third party software. Any third party software is subject  
to the terms and conditions, imposed by the owners or licensers of that software, under which  
such software is provided to you. Those terms and conditions are shown below.  
Copyright (C) 2003-2005, Jouni Malinen <[email protected]>  
Copyright (C) 2006-2007, Marvell International Ltd. and its affiliates  
All rights reserved.  
1. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice, this list of  
conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and/or other materials  
provided with the distribution.  
2. Neither the name of Jouni Malinen, Marvell nor the names of its contributors may be used  
to endorse or promote products derived from this software without specific prior written  
permission.  
@author Vincent Rijmen <[email protected]>  
@author Antoon Bosselaers <[email protected]>  
@author Paulo Barreto <[email protected]>  
THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS  
ISAND ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE  
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE  
DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT OWNER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR  
ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  
(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;  
LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON  
ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING  
NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN  
IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.  
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All Rights Reserved.  
Redistribution and use in source and binary forms, with or without modification, are permitted  
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THIS SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED BY THE COPYRIGHT HOLDERS AND CONTRIBUTORS “AS  
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IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE  
DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE COPYRIGHT HOLDER OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR  
ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES  
(INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES;  
LOSS OF USE, DATA, OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON  
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Safety precautions  
Before using the voice recorder, read  
this manual to ensure correct and safe  
operation. After reading this manual, be  
sure to keep it on hand for ready reference  
whenever needed.  
Voice recorder safety precautions  
f WARNING  
sDo not use the voice recorder in  
an atmosphere that might contain  
flammable or explosive gases.  
It may cause fire or explosion.  
sDo not attempt to disassemble,  
repair or modify the voice recorder.  
It may cause electric shock or injury.  
Important safety precautions  
Important items about safety are indicated  
by the following display and sentences.  
Always follow these precautions to  
prevent harming yourself or others, or  
causing damage to property.  
sDo not operate the voice recorder  
while operating a vehicle (such as a  
bicycle, motorcycle or car).  
The meaning of each precaution type is  
given below.  
It may cause traffic accidents.  
sDo not leave the voice recorder in  
a location accessible to an infant  
or child.  
Pay attention when using the voice  
recorder near an infant or child, taking  
care not to leave it unattended. Infants  
and children are unable to understand  
voice recorder safety precautions, and are  
at risk of accidents such as:  
f DANGER  
A precaution about an imminent  
danger that is expected to result in  
death or serious injury if equipment is  
handed incorrectly.  
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f WARNING  
A precaution about a situation that  
is expected to potentially result in  
death or serious injury if equipment is  
handled incorrectly.  
Strangulation caused by accidental  
entanglement of the earphone cord  
around the neck.  
Operation errors resulting in injury or  
electric shock.  
f CAUTION  
A precaution about a situation that  
is expected to potentially result in  
injury, or is expected to result only  
in property damage, if equipment is  
handled incorrectly.  
sUse SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards  
only. Never place other types of  
cards in the voice recorder.  
If another card type is placed in the voice  
recorder by accident, do not try to pull it  
out by force. Contact an Olympus repair  
center or service center.  
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Safety precautions  
Attempting to use other equipment could  
cause fire or electric shock due to heating,  
deformation, etc. Also, the power of the  
voice recorder could fail or an unexpected  
accident could occur. We assume not  
responsibility for problems as a result of  
using other than specified products.  
sIf the voice recorder is dropped  
in water or, if water, metal or  
combustible foreign matter gets  
inside:  
1Remove the battery immediately.  
2Contact your place of purchase or  
an Olympus service center for repair.  
Continued use may result in fire or  
electric shock.  
f CAUTION  
sDo not raise the volume before  
sDo not use the voice recorder or  
use it only as directed in airplanes,  
hospitals or other locations  
where use of electronic devices is  
restricted.  
sStop using the voice recorder if  
you notice unusual odor, noise, or  
smoke coming from it.  
It may cause fire or burns. Remove the  
battery immediately, taking care not  
to burn yourself. Contact your place of  
purchase or an Olympus repair center or  
service center. (Do not touch the battery  
with bare hands when removing it.  
Remove the battery outdoors, and away  
from flammable objects.)  
sWhen carrying the voice recorder  
by its strap, take care to prevent it  
becoming caught on other items.  
sDo not touch for an extended  
period of time an energized AC  
adapter or battery while it is  
charging.  
The temperature of the AC adapter  
or battery being charged rises. Low-  
temperature burns may result if your skin  
touches the AC adapter or battery being  
charged for extended period of time  
performing an operation.  
Hearing damage or loss may result.  
Batteries  
f DANGER  
sDo not place the battery near  
ignition sources.  
sDo not incinerate, heat or  
disassemble the battery. Do not  
short-circuit the batterys positive  
and negative electrodes.  
It may cause fire, ruptures, combustion or  
overheating.  
sDo not solder connections directly  
onto the battery. Do not deform,  
modify or disassemble the battery.  
sDo not connect the batterys  
positive and negative terminals.  
It may cause overheating, electric shock  
or fire.  
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sWhen carrying or storing the  
battery, always place it in the case  
to protect its terminals. Do not  
carry or store the battery together  
with precious metal items such as  
key rings.  
sUse only Olympus’ special  
lithium-ion battery, charger, and  
AC adapter.  
It may cause overheating, electric shock  
or fire.  
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sDo not connect the battery directly sBattery fluid in the eyes may cause  
to a power outlet or car cigarette  
lighter.  
blindness. If battery fluid gets in  
eyes, do not rub the eyes. Instead,  
rinse them thoroughly with tap  
water or other clean water right  
away. Go to doctor immediately.  
sKeep the battery out of the reach  
of infants and children.  
sDo not use or leave the battery  
in a hot location such as in direct  
sunlight, inside a vehicle on a hot  
day, or near a room heater.  
It may cause fire, burns or injuries from  
leaking, overheating or ruptures.  
The battery could be swallowed by an  
infant or child. If swallowed, go to doctor  
immediately.  
f WARNING  
sIf you notice abnormal sound,  
heat, burning odor or smoke from  
the voice recorder during use:  
1Remove the battery immediately,  
taking care not to injure yourself.  
2Have the voice recorder repaired by  
your place of purchase or an Olympus  
service center. Continued use may  
result in fire or burns.  
sDo not submerge the battery in  
freshwater or saltwater, or allow its  
terminals to become wet.  
sDiscontinue use of the battery  
if it develops a problem such  
as leaking, discoloration or  
deformation.  
sStop charging the rechargeable  
battery if charging has not finished  
after the specified amount of  
charging time.  
sBattery fluid on clothing or skin  
may damage the skin, so rinse the  
battery fluid off right away with  
tap water or other clean water.  
sDo not touch or hold the battery  
with wet hands.  
It may cause electric shock or  
malfunctions.  
sDo not use a battery with a  
scratched or damaged case.  
It may cause ruptures or overheating.  
sDo not insert the battery with its  
positive/negative terminals in the  
opposite direction.  
It may cause leaking, overheating,  
combustion or ruptures.  
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Do not use a battery with a torn casing  
seal (insulating covering).  
Always remove the battery when the  
voice recorder will not be used for an  
long period.  
When disposing used batteries, insulate  
their contacts with tape and discard  
them as general waste in the manner  
prescribed by the local authority.  
Remove the battery from the voice  
recorder as soon as the battery  
becomes unusable. It may cause  
leakage.  
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Safety precautions  
or dusty locations.  
f CAUTION  
If the voice recorder becomes wet or  
damp, wipe off the moisture right away  
with a dry cloth. Contact with salt water  
should be particularly avoided.  
Do not place the voice recorder on top of  
or near a TV, refrigerator or other electrical  
appliance.  
Prevent sand or mud from getting on the  
voice recorder. It may cause product not to  
be repairable.  
Do not subject the voice recorder to  
intense vibrations or shocks.  
Do not use the voice recorder in humid  
locations.  
sDo not throw the battery around,  
or subject it to strong shocks.  
sAlways charge the rechargeable  
battery before use when using  
it for the first time or if it has not  
been used for a long time.  
sThere is a risk of explosion if  
the battery is replaced with the  
incorrect battery type.  
Dispose of the used battery  
following the instructions.  
Please recycle batteries to help save  
our planet’s resources. When you throw  
away dead batteries, be sure to cover  
their terminals and always observe local  
laws and regulations.  
Placing a magnetic card (such as a bank  
cash card) near the speaker or earphones  
may cause errors in the data stored on the  
magnetic card.  
sRechargeable batteries have a  
limited life. When the recorders  
operating time becomes shorter  
after recharging under the speci-  
fied condition, please consider  
that battery is expired and replace  
it with a new one.  
AC adapter  
f WARNING  
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sDo not attempt to disassemble,  
repair or modify the AC adapter in  
any way.  
It may cause electric shock or other injury.  
Disposing the rechargeable  
battery  
sRecycling batteries helps saving  
resources. When disposing a used  
battery, always cover its terminals  
and observe local laws and  
regulations.  
sDo not use the AC adapter in  
the vicinity of flammable gas  
(including gasoline, benzine and  
lacquer thinner).  
It may cause explosion, fire, or burns.  
sDo not short circuit the =and -at  
the plug end.  
It may cause fire, burns or electric shock.  
sIf internal material is exposed due to  
dropping or damage:  
1Never touch exposed internal material.  
Doing so could cause electric shock,  
burns or other injury.  
Operating precautions  
Do not leave the voice recorder in hot or  
humid locations such as in direct sunlight  
inside a vehicle, or on a beach during  
summer.  
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Safety precautions  
2Immediately disconnect the power  
supply plug from the power outlet, and;  
3Call your dealer or local Olympus  
representative for servicing. Continued  
use may result in fire or burns.  
sDo not damage the power cord.  
Make sure to hold the plug when  
removing the power plug from the  
outlet.  
Do not place heavy objects on the cord.  
Do not bring the cord near heating  
equipment.  
sIf the voice recorder is submerged  
in water or, if water, metal or  
combustible foreign matter gets  
inside:  
1Disconnect the power plug from the  
outlet.  
2Call your dealer or local Olympus  
representative for servicing. Continued  
use may result in fire or electric shock.  
sIf you notice abnormal sound,  
heat, burning odor or smoke from  
the voice recorder during use:  
1Remove the battery immediately,  
taking care not to injure yourself.  
It may cause fire or electric shock.  
LCD monitor  
sThe LCD used for the monitor  
is made with high-precision  
technology. However, black spots  
or bright spots of light may appear  
constantly on the LCD Monitor. Due  
to its characteristics or the angle at  
which you are viewing the monitor,  
the spot may not be uniform in  
color and brightness. This is not a  
malfunction.  
2Call your dealer or local Olympus  
representative for servicing. Continued  
use may result in fire or burns.  
Software  
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f WARNING  
sDo not use a music CD player to  
play back the included CD-ROM.  
It may damage the speaker and  
headphone or hearing loss may result.  
<Data loss precautions>  
f CAUTION  
sDo not moisten the AC adapter or  
touch it with a wet hand.  
Doing so could cause electric shock or  
other injury.  
sNever use the voice recorder with  
other than the specified power  
supply voltage.  
sDo not attempt to insert a power  
plug with dust adhering into an  
outlet.  
sDo not use the AC adapter if the  
power plug is damaged or the plug  
is not completely connected to the  
outlet.  
Recorded content in the internal memory  
and SD card may be destroyed or lost due  
to reasons such as operating errors, device  
failure or repair.  
Also, when content is saved in the memory  
for long period of time or is used repeatedly,  
operations such as writing to, reading from,  
or erasing of contents may not be possible.  
Making a backup of important recorded  
information and saving it on a PC’s hard disk  
or other recording media is recommended.  
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outlet when not using.  
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Safety precautions  
Specifications  
Note that Olympus will assume no liability  
for damages or lost earnings resulting from  
recorded data damage or loss, regardless of  
the nature or cause thereof.  
General items  
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Recording formats  
Linear PCM (pulse-code modulation)  
format  
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) format  
WMA (Windows Media Audio) format  
<Recorded file precautions>  
Note that Olympus will assume no  
liability for recorded files being erased  
or becoming unplayable due to voice  
recorder or PC failure.  
Recording of copyrighted material is  
permitted when the recording is for your  
personal use only. Any other type of use  
without the permission of the copyright  
owner is prohibited by copyright law.  
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Sampling frequency  
Linear PCM format  
48.0 kHz/16 bits  
44.1 kHz/16 bits  
48.0 kHz  
44.1 kHz  
MP3 format  
<Voice recorder and SD cards disposal  
precautions>  
256 kbps  
128 kbps  
44.1 kHz  
44.1 kHz  
Even when data is formatted (P.88) or  
erased (P.46), only the management  
information of the file is updated and the  
data that was recorded on the SD card or  
internal memory is not completely erased.  
When disposing of an SD card, be sure  
to destroy the card, format the card and  
record silence until the recording time  
runs out, or perform a similar operation in  
order to prevent the leakage of personal  
information.  
WMA format  
32 kbps mono  
8 kbps mono  
44.1 kHz  
8 kHz  
8
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4
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Maximum working output  
150 mW (8Ω speaker)  
Maximum headphone output  
â
150 mV (conforms to EN 50332-2)  
Wide band characteristic  
headphone output  
75 mV â (conforms to EN 50332-2)  
Recording media*  
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Internal NAND FLASH memory: 4 GB  
SD card: Supports 512 MB to 2 GB  
SDHC card: Supports 4 GB to 32 GB  
SDXC card: Supports 64 GB  
*
Some recording media memory  
capacity is used as a management  
area, so the actual usable capacity  
will always be slightly less than the  
displayed capacity.  
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Specifications  
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Wireless standards  
Complies with IEEE802.11b/g  
Supports IEEE802.11n* technology  
* Only the 2.4 GHz band  
Frequency response  
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When recording from MIC jack  
Linear PCM format  
The communication speed and  
distance may vary depending on  
ambient conditions such as the  
radio environment, obstacles and  
installation environment.  
48.0 kHz/16 bits  
44.1 kHz/16 bits  
40 Hz to 23 kHz  
40 Hz to 21 kHz  
MP3 format  
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Transmission scheme  
OFDM modulation scheme  
(IEEE802.11g/n)  
DSSS modulation scheme (IEEE802.11b)  
Wireless communication mode  
Infrastructure mode (AP mode)  
Security  
WPA2-PSK (AES/TKIP)  
Speaker  
Built-in ø20 mm round dynamic speaker  
MIC jack  
ø3.5 mm impedance 2.2kΩ  
EAR jack  
256 kbps  
128 kbps  
40 Hz to 20 kHz  
40 Hz to 17 kHz  
4
4
4
4
4
4
WMA format  
32 kbps mono  
8 kbps mono  
40 Hz to 13 kHz  
40 Hz to 3 kHz  
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4
When recording with built-in  
stereo microphone  
70 Hz to 20 kHz (frequency response  
upper limit is set by recording mode  
during MP3/WMA-format recording)  
During playback  
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ø3.5 mm impedance 8Ω or more  
Power source  
Standard voltage: 3.7V  
20 Hz to 20 kHz  
Battery: Lithium-ion battery  
External power supply: USB connection,  
AC adapter (A514) (DC5V)  
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External dimensions  
115 mm×51 mm×17.9 mm  
(Not including largest projection)  
Weight  
105 g (including battery)  
Operating temperature  
0 to 42°C (32 to 107.6°F)  
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Battery life  
The figures below are guideline values.  
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When recording with built-in stereo microphone (using internal memory)  
Battery life  
When the  
Recording mode  
When [Rec Monitor] When [Rec Monitor]  
Wi-Fi ON/OFF switch  
is set to [On]  
is set to [Off]  
is set to ON*  
Linear PCM format 44.1 kHz/16 bits 20 hours (approx.)  
29 hours (approx.)  
29 hours (approx.)  
23 hours (approx.)  
MP3 format  
WMA format  
128 kbps  
19 hours (approx.)  
16 hours (approx.)  
11 hours (approx.)  
8 kbps mono  
* When [Rec Monitor] is set to [Off].  
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During audio file playback (all playback modes)  
During speaker playback  
Recording mode  
Battery life  
Linear PCM format 44.1 kHz/16 bits  
23 hours (approx.)  
21 hours (approx.)  
22 hours (approx.)  
MP3 format  
WMA format  
128 kbps  
8 kbps mono  
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During earphone playback  
Recording mode  
Battery life  
Linear PCM format 44.1 kHz/16 bits  
29 hours (approx.)  
26 hours (approx.)  
27 hours (approx.)  
MP3 format  
WMA format  
128 kbps  
8 kbps mono  
NOTE  
The battery life figures shown here were determined using an Olympus test method.  
Actual battery life figures will vary greatly according to the battery used and usage  
conditions (Changing the playback speed, or using the [Rec Monitor], [Zoom Mic],  
[Voice Detect], [Noise Cancel], [Voice Balancer], [Transcription Mode] and [Wi-Fi]  
functions may affect the battery life.).  
Battery life will be shorter when using an SD card.  
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Recording time  
The figures below are guideline values.  
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Linear PCM format  
Recording mode  
Recording media  
48.0 kHz/16 bits  
44.1 kHz/16 bits  
4 hours, 35 minutes  
(approx.)  
Internal memory  
SD card  
4 GB  
64 GB  
32 GB  
16 GB  
8 GB  
5 hours (approx.)  
89 hours, 30 minutes  
(approx.)  
97 hours, 25 minutes  
(approx.)  
44 hours, 45 minutes  
(approx.)  
48 hours, 40 minutes  
(approx.)  
22 hours, 20 minutes  
(approx.))  
24 hours, 15 minutes  
(approx.)  
11 hours, 5 minutes  
(approx.)  
12 hours, 5 minutes  
(approx.)  
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MP3 format  
Recording mode  
Recording media  
256 kbps  
128 kbps  
27 hours, 30 minutes  
(approx.)  
Internal memory  
SD card  
4 GB  
55 hours (approx.)  
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64 GB  
32 GB  
16 GB  
8 GB  
535 hours (approx.)  
268 hours (approx.)  
134 hours (approx.)  
66 hours (approx.)  
1,070 hours (approx.)  
535 hours (approx.)  
268 hours (approx.)  
133 hours (approx.)  
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WMA format  
Recording mode  
Recording media  
32 kbps  
8 kbps  
Internal memory  
4 GB  
64 GB  
32 GB  
16 GB  
8 GB  
218 hours (approx.)  
850 hours (approx.)  
4,200 hours (approx.) 16,420 hours (approx.)  
2,100 hours (approx.)  
1,040 hours (approx.)  
520 hours (approx.)  
8,200 hours (approx.)  
4,090 hours (approx.)  
2,040 hours (approx.)  
SD card  
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NOTE  
Actual available recording times may be shorter than the figures shown here when  
making short recordings repeatedly (Equipment displays of available/elapsed recording  
times should be considered guideline values).  
Available recording time will also vary due to differences in the available memory  
capacity of different SD cards.  
Maximum recording time per file  
Number of music tracks (songs) that can  
be recorded  
The maximum file size is limited to about  
4 GB in the WMA and MP3 formats, and to  
about 2 GB in the linear PCM (WAV) format.  
Regardless of the amount of remaining  
memory, the maximum recording time per  
file is restricted to the following values.  
The figures below are guideline values.  
4 GB  
800 tracks (approx.)  
(At 128 kbps, 4 minutes per track)  
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Linear PCM format  
Recording mode  
Recording time  
48.0 kHz/16 bits  
3 hours (approx.)  
3 hours, 20 minutes  
(approx.)  
44.1 kHz/16 bits  
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4
MP3 format  
Recording mode  
256 kbps  
Recording time  
37 hours, 10 minutes  
(approx.)  
74 hours, 30 minutes  
(approx.)  
128 kbps  
4
WMA format  
Recording mode  
32 kbps mono  
Recording time  
291 hours, 30 minutes  
(approx.)  
1,139 hours,  
20 minutes (approx.)  
8 kbps mono  
Note that voice recorder specifications  
and appearance are subject to change  
without prior notice for performance  
improvements or other upgrading.  
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FCC Notice  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital  
device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable  
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.  
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If  
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can  
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver  
is connected.  
Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-  
supplied USB cable should be used to connect the equipment to USB enabled personal  
computers (PC).  
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority  
to operate it.  
DM-901 is equipped with WLAN device with IC and FCC ID:  
FCC ID: RYYWYAAAVDX7,  
IC: 4389B-WYAAAVDX7  
The available scientific evidence does not show that any health problems are associated with  
using low power wireless devices. There is no proof, however, that these low power wireless  
devices are absolutely safe. Low power Wireless devices emit low levels of radio frequency  
energy (RF) in the microwave range while being used. Whereas high levels of RF can produce  
health effects (by heating tissue), exposure of low-level RF that does not produce heating  
effects causes no known adverse health effects. Many studies of low-level RF exposures have  
not found any biological effects. Some studies have suggested that some biological effects  
might occur, but such findings have not been confirmed by additional research. DM-901  
has been tested and found to comply with FCC/IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an  
uncontrolled environment and meets the FCC radio frequency (RF) Exposure Guidelines in  
Supplement C to OET65 and RSS-102 of the IC radio frequency (RF) Exposure rules. SAR testing  
has been done at a distance of 0 cm from the body.  
Les connaissances scientifiques dont nous disposons n’ont mis en évidence aucun problème  
de santé associé à l’usage des appareils sans fil à faible puissance. Nous ne sommes cependant  
pas en mesure de prouver que ces appareils sans fil à faible puissance sont entièrement sans  
danger. Les appareils sans fil à faible puissance émettent une énergie radioélectrique (RF) très  
faible dans le spectre des micro-ondes lorsqu’ils sont utilisés. Alors qu’une dose élevée de RF  
peut avoir des effets sur la santé (en chauffant les tissus), l’exposition à de faibles RF qui ne  
produisent pas de chaleur n’a pas de mauvais effets connus sur la santé. De nombreuses études  
ont été menées sur les expositions aux RF faibles et n’ont découvert aucun effet biologique.  
Certaines études ont suggéré qu’il pouvait y avoir certains effets biologiques, mais ces résultats  
n’ont pas été confirmés par des recherches supplémentaires. DM-901 a été testé et jugé  
conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements énoncées pour un environnement non  
contrôlé et respecte les règles les radioélectriques (RF) de la FCC lignes directrices d’exposition  
dans le Supplément C à OET65 et d’exposition aux fréquences radioélectriques (RF) CNR-102 de  
l’IC. Le test SAR a été fait à distance de 0cm du corps.  
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For customers in North America  
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For customers in USA  
Declaration of Conformity  
Model Number: DM-901  
Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER  
Responsible Party: OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.  
Address: 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A.  
Telephone Number: 484-896-5000  
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards  
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules and Industry Canada License - exempt RSS  
standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.  
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
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For customers in CANADA  
CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B)  
Cet appareil est conforme aux normes de la Section 15 des directives FCC et Licence Industry  
Canada - exemption norme(s) RSS. Son utilisation est soumise aux deux conditions suivantes:  
(1) Cet appareil ne doit pas causer de brouillage radioélectrique.  
(2) Cet appareil doit pouvoir résister à toutes les interférences, y compris celles susceptibles  
d’entraver son bon fonctionnement.  
FCC CAUTION  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance  
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
This transmitter must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna  
or transmitter.  
To maintain compliance with FCC's RF exposure guidelines, use only the supplied antenna.  
Unauthorized antenna, modification, or attachments could damage the transmitter and  
may violate FCC regulations.  
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OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.  
2951 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-8507, Japan.  
OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.  
3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A.  
Tel. 484-896-5000  
Technical Support (USA):  
Our phone customer support is available  
from 9 am to 9 pm (Monday to Friday) ET  
http://www.olympusamerica.com/  
contactus  
24/7 online automated help:  
http://www.olympusamerica.com/  
support  
Phone customer support:  
Tel.: 1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free)  
Olympus software updates can be  
obtained at:  
http://www.olympusamerica.com/digital  
EN-BD3894-01 AP1310  
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