Olympus DM-2 Operating and maintenance manual

DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONS
DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
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.
To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that
you test the record function and volume before use.
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Introduction
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Introduction
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Table of contents
Introduction
Safety precautions ................................... 8
Caution for usage environment ..................... 8
Handling the recorder .................................... 9
Battery handling precautions .......................10
AC adapter.....................................................11
LCD monitor...................................................12
1 Getting started
Main features......................................... 13
Identification of parts............................ 16
[Home] menu display....................................17
[Recorder] mode display ...............................18
[Music] [Podcast] mode display ....................19
[Audiobooks] mode display.......................... 20
[Audio Diary] mode display...........................21
Power supply ......................................... 22
Inserting the battery.................................... 22
Charge the battery ....................................... 23
Charging by connecting to a
computer via USB.....................................24
Connect to the USB connecting AC adapter
(optional) to charge................................ 25
Turning on/off the power............................. 27
HOLD...................................................... 28
Setting time and date [Time & Date] ....... 29
Changing the time and date......................... 30
Inserting and ejecting a microSD card..... 31
Inserting a microSD card ...............................31
Ejecting a microSD card................................ 32
Notes on the folders ............................... 33
About the folders for voice recordings......... 33
About the folder for music playback ............ 34
About the folder for Podcast contents......... 35
About the folder for electronic book
contents and text files............................ 36
About the folder for Audible contents ......... 38
About the folder for picture ......................... 39
2 Basic operations
Recording .............................................. 40
Recording to a recording folder ................... 40
Specifying a keyword before recording........41
Recommended settings by recording
condition................................................. 44
Recording from external microphone
or other devices ...................................... 45
Playback ................................................ 47
Playback Position mode ............................... 50
Setting an index mark.................................. 52
Clearing an index mark ................................ 52
How to begin segment repeat playback ...... 53
File search.............................................. 54
Opening the file search display from the
[Recorder] folder..................................... 54

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File search display operations of the
[Recorder] folder..................................... 55
Opening the file search display from the
[Music] folder.......................................... 57
File search display operations of the
[Music] folder.......................................... 58
Erasing................................................... 61
Erasing from the file display .........................61
Erasing from the file list display................... 62
Erasing all files in a folder ............................ 63
Erasing a folder............................................. 64
Partially erase a file...................................... 65
3 Menu setting
Menu setting method............................. 66
Making settings from [Preferences]
on the [Home] menu display.................. 66
Performing menu settings during
recording, playback, and stop modes..... 67
GRec Menu................................................ 68
GPlay Menu............................................... 72
GLCD/Sound Menu.....................................75
GFile Menu.................................................76
GSystem Menu.......................................... 77
GBook Menu ............................................. 80
Setting the recording scene [Rec Scene]...... 82
Timer recording [Timer Rec] ........................ 83
Setting the playback scene [Play Scene]...... 86
Guidance [Voice Guide] ................................ 87
Alarm playback function [Alarm]................. 89
Moving/Copying files [File Move/Copy]....... 93
Dividing files [File Divide]............................ 95
Changing the USB class [USB Settings]........ 96
Formatting the recorder [Format] ............... 97
Schedule settings [Audio Diary] .............. 99
Displaying the calendar................................ 99
Switching the calendar display.................... 99
Operations at the calendar display ............ 100
Add a schedule ............................................101
Registering a voice memo.......................... 104
Playing audio files from the
schedule list display.............................. 106
Editing the schedule....................................107
Deleting a schedule.................................... 108
Deleting a voice memo............................... 109
Formatting the schedule.............................111
Viewing images (For DM-4) ....................112
Importing images .......................................112
Viewing images...........................................113
Erasing a images .........................................114
Using voice recognition (For DM-4).........116
Using voice control......................................116
Using voice commands................................117
Importing DAISY contents......................118

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4 Using the Olympus Sonority
Saving files in your PC............................119
Operating environment.........................120
Connecting to your PC............................121
Connecting to your PC.................................121
Disconnecting from your PC........................122
Functions available in
the Olympus Sonority .......................123
Installing software ...............................125
Uninstalling software ...........................127
Using online help ..................................128
Running Olympus Sonority....................129
Window names (Olympus Sonority)........130
Download voice files from the recorder ....132
Play a voice file .....................................134
Using the waveform editing function ....135
Using the one-touch effect function ......135
Upload voice files to the recorder...........136
About Podcast .......................................137
Register a podcast program........................137
Update a program .......................................138
Download the content ................................139
Transfer content to the recorder ................ 140
Program guide functions ............................141
About DAISY (For DM-4)..........................142
Importing contents.....................................143
Playing contents......................................... 144
Transfer content to the recorder .................145
Upgrade function ..................................146
Functions available in
the Olympus Sonority Plus ................147
Functions available with the
music editing plug-in........................147
5 About Windows Media Player
Using Windows Media Player .................148
Window names .......................................... 148
Copying music from CD ...............................149
Transferring music file to the recorder........151
Copying voice file to the CD.........................154
Creating a playlist (For DM-4).....................156
6 About iTunes
Using iTunes..........................................160
Window names .......................................... 160
Copying music from CD ...............................161
Transferring music file to the recorder........162
Copying voice file to the CD.........................163
7 Other features
Playing songs in a particular order.........164
Creating a playlist ...................................... 164
About Audio Books ................................167
Transfer content to the recorder .................167
About Text Speech (For DM-4) ................168
Transfer text file to the recorder ................ 168

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Loading Audible content .......................169
Installing AudibleManager .........................169
Adding device to AudibleManager..............170
Purchasing Audible content........................170
Transferring Audible content.................171
Enjoy Audible content with
the recorder .....................................172
Audible mode..............................................172
Playback position and section.....................173
Operating recorder in Audible mode ..........174
USB Microphone/USB Speaker................176
Using as external memory of the PC.......176
8 Other information
Alarm message list ................................177
Troubleshooting....................................178
Accessories (optional)............................180
Specifications .......................................181
Technical assistance and support...........184

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fDanger
If the product is used without
observing the information given
under this symbol, serious injury
or death may result.
fWarning
If the product is used without
observing the information given
under this symbol, injury or death
may result.
fCaution
If the product is used without
observing the information
given under this symbol, minor
personal injury, damage to the
equipment, or loss of valuable
data may result.
Caution for usage environment
• To protect the high-precision
technology contained in this
product, never leave the recorder
in the places listed below, no
matter if in use or storage:
• Places where temperatures and/or
humidit y are high or go through
extreme changes. Direct sunlight,
beaches, locked cars, or near other
heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or
humidifiers.
•In sandy or dusty environments.
• Near flammable items or explosives.
• In wet places, such as bathrooms
or in the rain. When using products
with weatherproof designs, read their
manuals as well.
•In places prone to strong vibrations.
• Never drop the recorder or
subject it to severe shocks or
vibrations.
• The recorder may malfunction
if it is used in a location where
it is subject to a magnetic/
electromagnetic field, radio
waves, or high voltage, such
as near a TV set, microwave,
video game, loud speakers,
large monitor unit, TV/radio
tower, or transmission towers.
In such cases, turn the recorder
off and on again before further
operation.
• Avoid recording or playing back
near cellular phones or other
wireless equipment, as they may
cause interference and noise.
If you experience noise, move
to another place, or move the
recorder further away from such
equipment.
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Before using your new recorder, read this
manual carefully to ensure that you know
how to operate it safely and correctly.
Keep this manual in an easily accessible
location for future reference.
• The warning symbols indicate important
safety related information. To protect
yourself and others from personal injury or
damage to property, it is essential that you
always read the warnings and information
provided.
Safety precautions

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• Do not use organic solvents such
as alcohol and lacquer thinner to
clean the unit.
<Warning regarding data loss>
Recorded content in memory may
be destroyed or erased by operating
mistakes, unit malfunction, or during
repair work.
It is recommended to back up and save
important content to other media such as
a computer hard disk.
Any liability for passive damages or
damage of any kind occurred due to data
loss incurred by a defect of the product,
repair performed by the third party other
than Olympus or an Olympus authorized
service station, or any other reasons is
excluded from the Olympus’s liability.
Handling the recorder
fWarning:
• Do not use the recorder near
flammable or explosive gases.
• Keep young children and infants
away from the recorder.
Always use and store the recorder out of
the reach of young children and infants
to prevent the following dangerous
situations which could cause serious
injury:
1Becoming entangled in the recorder
strap, causing strangulation.
2Accidentally swallowing the battery,
cards or other small parts.
3Accidentally being injured by the
moving parts of the recorder.
• Do not use or store the recorder
in dusty or humid places.
• Do not disassemble, repair or
modify the unit yourself.
• Use microSD/microSDHC memory
cards only. Never use other types
of cards.
If you accidentally insert another type
of card into the recorder, contact an
authorized distributor or service center.
Do not try to remove the card by force.
• Do not operate the unit while
operating a vehicle (such as a
bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart).
fCaution:
• Stop using the recorder
immediately if you notice any
unusual odors, noise, or smoke
around it.
Never remove the batteries with bare
hands, which may cause a fire or burn your
hands.
• Be careful with the strap.
Be careful with the strap when you carry
the recorder. It could easily catch on stray
objects and cause serious damage.
• Do not leave the recorder in
places where it may be subject to
extremely high temperatures.
Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate
and, in some circumstances, cause the
recorder to catch fire. Do not use the
charger or AC adapter if it is covered (such
as a blanket). This could cause overheating,
resulting in fire.
• Handle the recorder with care to
avoid getting a low-temperature
burn.
• When the recorder contains metal
parts, overheating can result in a low-
temperature burn. Pay attention to the
following:
•When used for a long period, the
recorder will get hot. If you hold on
to the recorder in this state, a low-
temperature burn may be caused.
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Safety precautions

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• To prevent causing battery leaks
or damaging their terminals,
carefully follow all instructions
regarding the use of batteries.
Never attempt to disassemble a
battery or modify it in any way,
solder, etc.
• Do not connect the battery
directly to a power outlet
or a cigarette lighter of an
automobile.
• If battery fluid gets into your
eyes, flush your eyes immediately
with clear, cold running water
and seek medical attention
immediately.
fWarning:
• Keep batteries dry at all times.
• If rechargeable batteries have
not been recharged within the
specified time, stop charging
them and do not use them.
• Do not use a battery if it is
cracked or broken.
• Never subject batteries to strong
shocks or continuous vibration.
• If a battery leaks, becomes
discolored or deformed, or
becomes abnormal in any other
way during operation, stop using
the recorder.
• If a battery leaks fluid onto your
clothing or skin, remove the
clothing and flush the affected
area with clean, running cold
water immediately. If the fluid
burns your skin, seek medical
attention immediately.
• Keep battery out of the reach of
children.
• In places subject to extremely cold
temperatures, the temperature of the
recorder’s body may be lower than
the environmental temperature. If
possible, wear gloves when handling
the recorder in cold temperatures.
• Do not touch the metallic parts of
the recorder for a long period of
time at low temperatures.
This may damage your sk in. At low
temperatures, handle the recorder while
wearing gloves.
Battery handling precautions
Follow these important guidelines
to prevent batteries from leaking,
overheating, burning, exploding, or
causing electrical shocks or burns.
fDanger:
• The recorder uses a lithium ion
battery specified by Olympus.
Charge the battery with the
specified AC adapter or charger.
Do not use any other AC adapters
or chargers.
• Batteries should never be
exposed to flame, heated, short-
circuited or disassembled.
• Never heat or incinerate
batteries.
• Take precautions when carrying
or storing batteries to prevent
them from coming into contact
with any metal objects such as
jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.
• Never store batteries where
they will be exposed to direct
sunlight, or subjected to high
temperatures in a hot vehicle,
near a heat source, etc.
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Safety precautions