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1. D Recorder i Folder B Folder C Folder D Folder E gM LIMIT Recording media indicator IM Built in flash memory H microSD card Current folder name Battery indicator Folder name Function guide indicator File list display MFolder Lait 1 WFS E Lo_s0002 MPs LS_30003 MP3 b win eee dnbe cede en aeb cancer cer cnececnscneneecescenseecersend Recording media indicator Current folder name Battery indicator O File name Function guide indicator identification of parts File display Recording media indicator Current file name Current file number Total number of recorded files in the folder Battery indicator Folder indicator File Lock indicator Recording mode indicator Recorder status indicator EJ Record indicator EM Pause indicator L Stop indicator E3 Play indicator O3 Forwarding indicator EI Rewinding indicator CB F Play indicator L8 S Play indicator Icon display P 14 Remaining recording time File length Elapsed recording time Elapsed playback time D Remaining memory bar indicator Playback position bar indicator Level meter Recording date and time Function guide indicator E Music mode display List display gaArtist C O8 Title F wma O Title G wma When there are files and folders in the folder Recording media indicator IM Built in flash m
2. For details on how to enter the menu settings see Menu setting method t P 48 A Press the or button to select the item to set Voice Guide Speed Yo lume Select items you want to set from among On Off Speed and Volume 3 Press the gt OK button to move to the respective setting Menu setting method On Off setting 4 Press the or button to select between On and Off On Guidance will be provided Off Guidance will be canceled 2 Press the POK button to exit On Off selection Speed setting 1 Press the or button to select from Speed5 Speed4 Speed3 Speed2 and Speed1 2 Press the POK button to exit Speed selection Volume setting 4 Press the or button to select from Volume5 Volume4 Volume3 Volume2 and Volume 2 Press the POK button to exit Volume selection 4 Press the F2 EXIT button to close the menu screen The starting tune closing tune when the power is turned On Off P 20 can be canceled if you set the guidance to Off If you format the recorder 1 P 74 voice guide data will be erased as well If you want to recover the voice guide data connect to a PC and copy the guide data to the recorder by using the supplied Olympus Sonority amp P 83 Set the volume of the starting tune closing tune at the guidance Volume setting The Speed setting in the Voice Guide settings is
3. Using Olympus Sonority Upgrade function The Olympus Sonority can be upgraded to the Plus Version Optional to expand and improve its functions In addition in the Olympus Sonority Plus you can purchase a Music Editing Plug in to enjoy high quality effect editing To add a Music Editing Plug in you will need to upgrade the Olympus Sonority Plus Purchase and upgrade Upgrading to Olympus Sonority Plus How to purchase Olympus Sonority Plus Click the root of the Main Tree view and upgrade from Olympus Sonority is Olympus Sonority in the Browse shown in the following procedures Screen to display the Information 1 Start the Olympus Sonority Screen You can confirm that the upgrade key is registered In addition 2 Select Purchase Olympus when Version Information in the Sonority Plus in the Help Menu Help Menu is selected the upgrade or click the amp button in the Tool key registered in Olympus Sonority Bar Plus will be 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 86 The web browser will start and the purchase site of the Olympus Sonority Plus will be displayed Please operate according to guidance on the screen When the purchase procedure is completed the Upgrade Key will be issued by mail 3 Select Upgrade to Olympus Sonority Plus
4. 4 Disconnect the recorder from the PC P 88 E Drive names and folder names when a PC is connected Built in flash memory Folder name Recorder Drive name microSD card Folder name Removable Folder A Disk Folder B Windows Macintosh Drive name Notes 0 0 0 e While transmitting data Busy is displayed and the LED indicator light flashes NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the LED indicator light is flashing If you do the data will be destroyed In the Mac OS operational environment WMA format files cannot be played back In a Windows standard environment 24 bit WAV format files cannot be played Use Olympus Sonority for playback of such files Jd ANOK 0 SaqIy 10A BY ABJsUeA by 89 Jd 943 Jo Asowaw jeusa3Xxa se abesy ey EN 90 Usage as external memory of the PC In addition to its uses as a voice recorder and a music player this recorder can also be used as external memory for a computer by storing data from a computer and reading it back out With the recorder connected to your PC you can download data from the memory to your PC and upload data stored on your PC to the memory 1 Connect the recorder to your PC P 87 2 Open the Explorer window When you open My Computer it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name 3 Open the product name folder 4 Copy the data 5 Disconnect the recorder from the PC P 88 1 Connect the
5. namely Recorder including Folder A to Folder E Music cannot be erased In the Music folder all folders except Music can be deleted 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 Please connect the recorder to your PC to erase Erasing It may take over 10 seconds to complete processing Never perform operations such as the following while processing as they may damage the data In addition replace the battery with a new one in order to ensure that the battery will not run out while processing 1 Disconnecting the AC Adapter while processing 2 Removing the battery while processing 3 Remove the microSD card during processing when microSD Card is being used as the recording media EN 47 poyjaw buljjas nuay 2 Menu setting Menu setting method Items in menus are categorized by tabs so 3 Press the POK button to move select a tab first and move to a desired item the cursor to the item to set to quickly set it You can set each menu item as follows LCD Sound Menu mim rack ight Contrast MENU SCENE button F2 button Languagel Lang LIMIT button Press the or button to move POK baton to the item you want to set LED Sound Wenu mi im Back ight Contrast LED 1 While the recorder is during stop mode press the MENU SCENE El Language Lens button A
6. File is not selected carry out the operation t P 27 to P 29 Unselected File File cannot be moved Attempting to move copy Please select another copied into the same folder folder Attempting to move File cannot be moved copy a file to destination copied folder in which a file with the same file name exists Please select another file Attempting to split a file File which cannot be other than MP3 or PCM split files recorded by this recorder Please select another file Troubleshooting Symptom Nothing appears on the display Won t start Unable to record Unable to record through an external microphone No playback sound heard Recording level too low Recording level too high Probable cause The batteries are not loaded properly Battery power is getting low The power is off Battery power is getting low The power is off The recorder is in HOLD mode Low remaining memory The maximum number of files has been reached plug in power is connected but Plug in Power is set to Off The earphone is connected Huljooysajqnoly fa The volume level is set to 00 The recording level has not been adjusted The microphone sensitivity is too low the output level for the connected external devices are too low The recording level has not been adjusted This could potentially be because the recording level and output level for connect
7. LUTE 0 m 42 30 18 BB e o 10 eT LL 1 dE iH LIMIT INDEX a Recording mode 6 Remaining recording time Remaining memory bar indicator Level meter changes according to the recording level and recording function settings recorder is stopped P 51 Placing the built in stereo microphone over the display is the proper position for performing stereo recording If it is below the display when recording then proper stereo recording cannot be performed because the position of the original sound will be recorded in reverse phase E Press the STOP M button to stop recording L will appear on the display JE 0025 025 025 niin CEEE 10H 28m565 F D 0 00 00 3 30 2011 AM10 06 INDEX iH File length Notes gt e To ensure that you do not lose the beginning of the recording verify that the recording indicator light and the mode indicator are lit on the display When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds the LED indicator light starts flashing When the recording time is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds the light flashes faster Folder Full will appear when the recording cannot be made any further Select other folder or delete any unnecessary files before recording t P 45 Memory Full will appear when the memory is full Delete any unnecessary files before recording any further t P 45 When a microSD card is inserted in the recorder be sure
8. Macintosh and iTunes are the trademarks of Apple Inc microSD and microSDHC are the trademarks of SD Card Association MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson EUPHONY MOBILE and DVM are the trademarks of DiMAGIC Corporation The product was developed based on noise canceling technology under license from NEC Corporation Voice Activity Detection technology licensed from NTT Electronics Corporation Other product and brand names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners BVM Aver MES mists Table of contents Introduction Safety precautions cccssccescescsscessceeseeseees 4 1 Getting started Main features ssiscsseiexieivescarsioansscensaceasssenateacesiaves 8 Checking the contents of the box ssesseee 10 Identification Of parts cscsscsscsssssscessssees 11 Display LCD pannel sscsssssscssscsescssecossssscsnscsnees 12 Power SUPDIY ccssesssesseassesssesssassossesseasssassessoasoesss 15 Inserting batteries s ssssssessseesersseseesssssssssessesse 15 Battery settingS e eesseressssersssossssosoroiroreereceressensssse 16 Charging by connecting to a computer via USB 17 Connect to the USB connecting AC adapter Optional to charge s ssesssessersssssessesssssssssesss 18 Turning on off the power sscssscssesessseeesneesesees 20 HOLD ass ccsstsosstsasssscicesasseneuatearsensancssi
9. Olympus Sonority will start up Ayisouos sndwijg busy a EN 81 Ayisouos sndwijg Buisn A EN 82 Uninstalling software Using Olympus Sonority To uninstall any of the software component of the Olympus Sonority software installed on your PC follow the steps below 1 Exit Olympus Sonority 2 Select Control Panel from Start menu 3 Click Add Remove programs in the control panel window 4 When the installed application list is displayed select Olympus Sonority 5 Click Change Removel FJ Confirmation of deleting the file Click the OK button to start uninstalling An additional message may appear if so read it carefully and follow the instructions given 7 When the Maintenance Complete display is displayed click Finish to complete uninstalling 1 Exit Olympus Sonority 2 Open Finder and double click the SonorityUninstaller pkg in the application folder 3 The Uninstaller will start up Follow the wizard instructions 4 When the administrator password is asked enter the password then click OK 5 Uninstall will start and when Successful is displayed click Close Files left after uninstallation 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 Copying voice guide data
10. Pre Recording to On 1 While the recorder is during recording mode press the REC button The recorder enters recording pause mode However recording is performed continuously and recorded data for up to 2 seconds will be refreshed every second 2 Press the REC button Recording pause will be released and recording will start The recorded data will include those from up to 2 seconds before the REC button was pressed Recording start time will vary according to Rec Mode settings When using the Pre Recording function the following functions are not available VCVA P 53 V Sync Rec P 54 Ci Play Menu If recorded audio is difficult to understand because of noisy surroundings adjust the Noise Cancel setting level High Low Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise will be reduced in the file when it s played back for better sound quality Off Disables this function When using the Noise Cancel function the following functions are not available Slow Fast speed playback P 41 Voice Filter EUPHONY Reverb P 59 EUPHONY This recorder is equipped with EUPHONY MOBILE the latest in surround sound systems which combines bandwidth correction expansion technology and virtual acoustical source processing technology In addition to its natural expansive feel the recorder is equipped with the exceptional feature wherein listeners are less pr
11. Using Olympus Sonority If you format the recorder and erase data by mistake you can copy the voice guide data from Olympus Sonority to the recorder 1 Make sure that the recorder s voice guide is set to On If the recorder s voice guide is set to Off the voice guide data cannot be copied 2 Connect the recorder to a PC For how to connect to a computer see Connecting to your PC t P 87 3 Start Olympus Sonority If the recorder does not have voice guide data the File Transfer dialog will appear 4 Copy voice guide data If you click the OK button in the File Transfer dialog it will start copying voice guide data and a window indicating copying progress will appear 5 Copying of the voice guide data will be completed Transfer Voice Guidance Files Transfers Voice Guidance files to be used by the recorder Please select the desired lanquage from the following list and click OK to transfer English v Language Copying ml Transferring audio help files D ic 35 Seconds Remaining e The alarm sound t amp P 69 the Starting tune that plays when the recorder is starting up and the Closing tune that plays when the recorder is turning off P 20 will be copied together with the voice guide data NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the LED indicator light is flashing If you do the data will be destroyed Ayisouos sndwijg busy by EN 83
12. When removing the USB cable be sure to follow the description in 1 P 88 If the USB cable is removed before the drive is stopped data may not be successfully transferred e OnaPC do not format the drive of the recorder Initialization is not successfully achieved ona PC For initialization follow the instructions in the Format display of the recorder t P 74 e Folder directory names displayed by file management tools such as Explorer in Microsoft Windows and Finder in Macintosh are different from the folder names that can be set with the recorder or the Olympus Sonority e If folders or files stored on the recorder are moved or renamed by using a file management tool in Windows or Macintosh the order of files may be changed or files may become unrecognizable e Data can be written or uploaded to the recorder even though the attribute of the recorder drive is shown as Read only by the operating system of the PC e As the noise may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder unplug the external microphone and earphone when you connect the recorder to a PC Using Olympus Sonority Functions available in the Olympus Sonority Various functions such as file management and editing are installed in the Olympus Sonority For information on operating procedures and detailed settings please refer to the respective items on online help P 86 Waveform editing function Changing the file format to other
13. batteries 2 Olympus Sonority CD ROM INSTRUCTIONS Warranty card Windscreen Carrying case X0q 34 40 S Ua U0 ay HulyaY 7 e Contents may vary depending on purchase location e Warranty differs depending on purchase location Warranty card may not be included HM Attaching the strap E Attaching the windscreen e Start recording after attaching the windscreen included to the microphone EN It may catch noise when a strong wind y g blows against the microphone 10 Identification of parts NYI l ONHE AJT PTE N 1 Built in stereo microphone L R 2 Built in center microphone 3 PEAK indicator light LED LED indicator light LED 4 Display LCD panel 5 F1 button MENU SCENE button F2 button 6 STOP W button 7 button la button ERASE button button AD MIC Microphone jack 42 Card cover 43 REC Record button Recording indicator light LED gt OK button 45 BPI button Strap hole 47 LIST button Tripod socket Built in speaker EAR Earphone jack 21 REMOTE jack Connect the receiver for the exclusive remote control set RS30W optional This enables operation of the start and stop recording functions through the remote control 2 POWER HOLD switch 3 Battery cover USB connector syed 0 u01 2 1 13 U P a EN 11 syed 0 u01 2 1 13 U P ey EN 12 Display LCD panel Recorder mode display Folder list display
14. button to select Time amp Date Device Menu Hemory Select Power Save Folder Name Time amp Date H Press the OK button Time amp Date will appear on the display The Hour will flash on the display indicating the start of the Time and Date setup process Time Date 3M 30D 2011Y sese Ah JN iM LIMIT The following steps are the same as Step 1 through Step 3 of Setting time and date Time amp Date P 22 6 Press the F2 EXIT button to close the menu screen zep pue aii Hu1zz S EN 23 pie qson e Huipeafa pue Hurza suj Inserting and ejecting a microSD card The microSD indicated in the instruction e Inserting the microSD card in the manual refers to both microSD and wrong way or at an angle could microSDHC With this recorder besides the damage the contact area or cause the built in memory you can store the data into microSD card to jam commercially available microSD card e Ifthe microSD card is not inserted all the way data may not be written to Inserting a microSD card the microSD card Ei Close the card cover securely 1 While the recorder is during stop mode open the card cover When you insert the microSD card the recording media changeover display will appear To record on a microSD card 2 Face the microSD card in the press the or button and select correct way and insert it into Yes the card slot as shown in the
15. e When you listen with the earphone during playback do not raise the volume too much It may cause hearing impairment and decrease in hearing ability Forwarding While the recorder is during stop mode in the file display press and hold the gt l button C will appear on the display If you release the l button it will stop Press the OK button to start playback from where it was stopped While the recorder is during playback mode press and hold the gt l button When you release the Pl button the recorder will resume normal playback If there is an index mark or temp mark in the middle of the file the recorder will stop at that location P 42 The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file Continue pressing the gt l button to proceed with the cue from the beginning of the next file Playback Rewinding While the recorder is during stop mode in the file display press and hold the k button E will appear on the display If you release the K lt button it will stop Press the OK button to start playback from where it was stopped While the recorder is during playback mode press and hold the lt q button When you release the K lt button the recorder will resume normal playback If there is an index mark or temp mark in the middle of the file the recorder will stop at that location 1 P 42 The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of the file Continue pressing the kad
16. microSD card is not deleted completely When handing over and disposing the microSD card be careful about the data leakage from the microSD card We recommend the microSD card to be destroyed when you dispose the microSD card If you format the recorder P 74 voice guide data will be erased as well If you want to recover the voice guide data connect to a PC and copy the guide data to the recorder by using supplied Olympus Sonority P 83 Using the recorder on your PC By being connected to a PC the recorder enables you to do the following e Voice files recorded on the recorder can be played and managed on the PC using the Olympus Sonority If an upgrade Optional to the Olympus Sonority Plus is executed or a Music Editing Plug in is added Optional various additional functions can be utilized P 84 You can transfer files recorded with this recorder to a computer play them back and manage them by using Windows Media Player or iTunes In addition to its uses as a voice recorder and a music player this recorder can also be used as external memory for a computer by storing data from a computer and reading it back out 1 P 90 Operating environment Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 3 Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 Microsoft Windows Vista Service Pack 1 2 32bit 64bit Microsoft Windows 7 32bit 64bit CPU 3
17. remove USB Mass Storage Recycle Bin icon Device The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used e When the window indicating that it n is safe to remove hardware window OS 5 appears close the window E 2 Confirm that the recorder LED 2 Confirm that the recorder LED indicator light is gone before indicator light is gone before disconnecting the USB cable disconnecting the USB cable Jd 1N0o 0 Ju1pp uuo EN Eea NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the LED indicator light is flashing If you do the data will be destroyed Transfer the voice files to your PC The 5 voice folders of this recorder are named as Folder A Folder B Folder C Folder D and Folder E The recorded voice files are saved in these folders 1 Connect the recorder to your PC t P 87 2 P the Explorer window When you connect the recorder to Windows and open My Computer it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name Inserting a microSD card will allow you to use it as Removable Disk EI Open the product name folder 4 Copy the data 5 Disconnect the recorder from the PC P 88 1 Connect the recorder to your PC P 87 When you connect the recorder to Mac OS it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on the desktop If a microSD card is inserted Untitled will be displayed 2 Double click the product name icon on the desktop 3 Copy the data
18. Cut Filter noise from air conditioners P 52 projectors and other similar noises Sets the threshold level for n the Variable Control Voice Actuator VCVA V Sync Rec Sets the start level for voice t P 54 sync recording Timer Rec l c P 67 Sets timer recording Sets the recording settings which matches the recording condition or environment Rec Scene P 55 Select whether or not to output the recording monitor sound from the EAR jack Rec Monitor P 55 Select whether or not to use the plug in power function according to the external microphone connected to the MIC jack Plug inPower P 56 Pre recording enables you to start recording up to 2 seconds before you press the button for recording Pre Recording P 56 Recording While the recorder is during recording mode press the REC button ED will appear on the display e The recorder will stop if left on pause for more than 120 minutes Resume Recording Press the REC button again e Recording will resume at the point of interruption To quickly check on the recorded contents While the recorder is during recording mode press the OK button E3 will appear on the display e Recording will stop and the file that was just recorded will be played back Listening while audio is recorded If you start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack on the
19. O04 S0m00s D U aru N II S 5 Z crase art FSS S While Erase start is flashing playback continues and you can rewind or fast forward as usual to locate the erase end position quickly If the end of the file is reached while this indication is flashing that position will become the erase end position 3 In the position you want to end partial erase press the ERASE button again a 50016 ois o025 iin GEE O0nS0m00s D 0 20 00 Start point S0016 ois 025 wii END O04 SOmM00s D 0 20 00 iH LIMIT Start point and End point on the display flash alternatively p Press the ERASE button The display will switch to Partial erasing and start the partial erase The deletion is completed when Partial erase completed is displayed Playback will stop at the end location of the partial erase If you do not press the ERASE button within 8 seconds the partial erase operation will be canceled and the recorder will return to playback mode Ce e You cannot recover a file once it has been erased Please check carefully before erasing When an microSD card is inserted in the recorder be sure to confirm the recording media as either Built in Memory or microSD Card so that there is no mistake t P 61 The file creation date will not change even if the file is partially erased The locked files and files set as read only cannot be erased t P 50 The default folders of the recorder
20. P 56 Recording start time will vary according to Rec Mode settings Equipped with a variety of features that support audio recording With this recorder you can customize a variety of recording functions such as the recording level and microphone sensitivity to suit the recording conditions and personal preferences P 50 It has a built in Variable Control Voice Actuator VCVA function P 53 The Low Cut Filter minimizes air conditioner noise and other similar noises while recording P 52 A Noise Cancel function P 57 and a Voice Filter function P 57 cut noise and enable clear audio playback Has recording scene setting and playback scene setting functions to register the best setting according to different usages P 33 P 44 P 55 P 59 It features various repeat functions P 43 P 58 EUPHONY MOBILE has been included to produce a natural realistic experience without degrading sound quality P 57 You can move or copy files between the built in memory and microSD card and within the folders in the memory P 64 You can erase part of a PCM format file that has been recorded with this recorder P 46 You can divide a file PCM MP3 that has been recorded with this recorder into two files P 66 Index mark and temp mark features allow you to quickly find desired locations P 42 The playback speed can be controlled as preferred P 41 The guidance feat
21. button to proceed with the review from the end of the previous file ypeqheld fe EN 39 ypeqheld 7 EN 40 Locating the beginning of a file While the recorder is during stop mode or playback mode press the gt l button The recorder skips to the beginning of the next file While the recorder is during playback mode press the lt q button The recorder skips to the beginning of the current file While the recorder is during stop mode press the k lt button The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file If the recorder is in the middle of a file it will return to the beginning of the file While the recorder is during playback mode press the lt q button twice The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file Notes e When you skip to the beginning of the file during playback the recorder will stop at the position of the index mark or temp mark The index mark and temp mark will be skipped when you perform the operation in stop mode P 42 When Skip Space is set to other than File Skip the recorder will skip forward reverse the specified time then will start playback 1 P 58 Playback About music file In cases where the recorder is unable to playback music files that have been transferred to it check to make sure that the sampling rate and bit rate are in the range where playback is possible Combinations of sampling rates and bit rates for music files
22. card but this is nota malfunction Rearranging files Replace You can move a file in a folder to change the order of playback First select the folder file for which you want to change the playback order button gt OK button 1 Select the folder for which you would like to rearrange the file order P 29 2 Select Replace from the menu on the File Menu e For details on how to enter the menu settings see Menu setting method t P 48 3 Press the or button to select the file you want to move LS_S0001 MP3 LS_30002 MP3 LS_30003 MP3 LS_30004 MP3 LS_30005 MP3 LIMIT F Press the gt OK button e The cursor will flash to confirm that the file can be moved LS VANE LIMIT Menu setting method 5 Press the or button to select the location to move it to Insert point L5 30001 M F3 LS_S0002 MPS LS_SO004 MPS hal EWR Ey 5 0003 MP3 a 1 ne aT a SN Fj Press the gt OK button to complete the setting e Ifthere are more files to move repeat Steps 3 through 6 e Pressing the K lt button without pressing the OK button will cancel the settings and return you to the previous screen 7 Press the F2 EXIT button to close the menu screen poyjaw bunjjas nuay EN 63 poyjoul Huljjas nusw 2 EN 64 Moving Copying files File Move Copy Files saved in the built in memory or the microSD card can be moved or copied within the
23. 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 If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal noise heat smoke or a burning odor 1 remove the battery immediately while being careful not to burn yourself and 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service Safety precautions A Caution 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 Always charge a rechargeable battery when using it for the first time or if it has not been used for a long period Rechargeable battery have limited lifetime When the operating time becomes shorter even if the rechargeable battery is fully charged under the specified condition replace it with a new one sainj eaj urew Getting started Main features Built in 3 microphone system high sensitivity stereo microphones and central microphone The combination of high sensitivity stereo microphones and a central microphone enables balanced wideband recordings from high to low frequencies Utilizes a high sensitivity low noise stereo microphone capable of faithfully capturing the original sound Fixing the stereo microphones at a 90 angle ena
24. disabled during file playback Menu setting method Changing the USB class USE Settings Press the or button to change Besides setting to PC Connect to PC to the setting transfer files or AC Adapter Connect to AC adapter to recharge the battery you USB Connect can switch the USB class according to your usage Opt ional PC Setting for when the recorder is connected to the PC and used as a storage device or composite device gt OK button Connected as storage or composite AC Adapter Setting for when the recorder is connected to the PC for charging or to the AC Adapter A514 optional Optional Setting to confirm the 1 Select USB Settings from the connection method each time a USB menu on the Device Menu connection is made For details on how to enter the menu 5 Press the P gt OK button to settings see Menu setting method complete the setting poyjaw bunjas nuay bal t P 48 If you select USB Connect proceed FJ Press the or button to select to the operation of Step 8 USB Connect or USB Class USB Connect USB Class 6 Press the or button to change the setting USB Connect Setting for connecting to the PC USB Class Setting for USB class 3 Press the gt OK button If you select USB Class proceed to Storage class Recognized as an the operation of Step 6 external memory device from the PC Composite Setting when conn
25. during a menu setup operation when a selected item is not Backlight applied LED e When entering menu settings during recording or playback the menu settings will be canceled if 8 seconds elapse with no buttons being pressed EN 49 poyjoul Huljj as nusw yy EN 50 File Menu Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased Locked files are not erased when you select to erase all files from a folder t amp P 45 On Locks the file and prevents it from being erased Off Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased Replace See Rearranging files Replace P 63 File Move Copy See Moving Copying files File Move Copy P 64 File Divide See Dividing files File Divide P 66 Property File and folder information can be confirmed from the menu screen When a file is selected Name File name Date Time stamp Size File size Bit Rate 1 File format Artist 2 Artist name and Album 2 Album name will appear on the display 1 When a linear PCM format file has been selected Bit Rate area displays the sampling frequency and bit rate 2 When a file contains no tag information UNKNOWN_ARTIST UNKNOWN_ALBUM will appear on the display Menu setting method When a folder is selected Name Folder name Folder Number of folders and File Number of files will appear on the display Files which ca
26. for Standardization WMA This is an audio compression encoding method that was developed by the Microsoft Corporation in the US 2 Select the recording rate When PCM is selected 96 kHz 24 bit to 44 1 kHz mono When MP3 is selected 320 kbps to mono When WMA is selected 128 kbps to mono If the directional microphone function is used you cannot change PCM setting in Rec Mode to one other than 44 1kHz 16 bit You can use the all modes in MP3 or WMA of Rec Mode When mono of MP3 is selected the recording rate will be set to 64kbps When mono of WMA is selected the recording rate will be set to 8kbps To record a meeting and lecture clearly set Rec Mode to a position other than mono When the external monaural microphone is used while Rec Mode is set to a stereo recording mode it enables recording only with the L channel microphone Menu setting method You can set the device to automatically or manually adjust the recording level 1 Select Manual or Auto Manual Recording is performed by manually adjusting the recording level Auto Recording is performed by automatically adjusting the recording level This is useful for when you will be recording right away If you select Manual proceed to the operation of step 2 2 Select the limiter function Limiter ON This function will adjust the input level when sudden high volume is encountered This will pr
27. functions You can use more than 20 high quality effect functions to edit your music files Spectrum analyzer The frequency spectrum of the sound file being played will be displayed on the waveform editing screen in real time Besides unrestricted track editing It also removes the restriction on the number of tracks that can be edited Aysouos sndwijg busy by EN 85 Ayisouos sndwijg Buisn Using online help To open Online Help Using Olympus Sonority e While Olympus Sonority is running select Contents from the Olympus Sonority Help menu WE Search by contents 1 Once the Online Help display appears click the Contents tab Double click the Ce icon of the desired topic heading 3 Double click the icon of the desired topic e An explanation of the topic is displayed WE Search by keyword 1 Open Online Help and click the Index item e Matching keywords are located automatically 2 Click keyword e An explanation of the topic is displayed loading All Fi E Downloading Files older a Specified wnloading Specified Files Playing a File Making a New Recording Editing a File Managing Files and Folders Vari es Devic Trouble Apre Elindex Olympus Sonority is software that allows for the centralized management audio files with an OLYMPUS IC recorder connected to a PC The softwa Browsing scree
28. level from 01 to 12 You can set it so the LED indicator light does not turn on On LED light will be set Off LED light will be canceled Menu setting method The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors System sounds may be turned off Volume3 Increase the volume of beeps Volume2 Return the volume of beeps to normal Volume1 Decrease the volume of beeps Off Disables this function You can select the display language for this recorder English Frangais Deutsch Italiano Espanol Pycckun The selectable languages differ depending on the region See Guidance Voice Guide P 72 You can listen to the first few seconds of a file by touching the cursor to a file within a folder This feature is convenient when looking for files 10seconds The first 10 seconds of a file will be played S5seconds The first 5 seconds of a file will be played 3seconds The first 3 seconds of a file will be played Off Disables this function EJ Device Menu Memory Select When a microSD card is inserted you can select to record to either the built in memory or to the microSD card P 24 Built in Memory Built in memory microSD Card microSD card Power Save Forgetting to turn the power off can be prevented If the recorder remains in stop mode for over 10 minutes Initial setting while the power is turned on the power will
29. memory Files can also be moved or copied between memory gt OK button 1 Select the folder where the file you want to move or copy is saved P 29 Py Select File Move Copy from the menu on the File Menu For details on how to enter the menu settings see Menu setting method t P 48 3 Press the or button to select the position to move or copy the file to File Hover Copy M hove gt memory copy gt memory nove gt microsd copy micros iH LIMIT ME Menu setting method move gt memory Move a file in the built in memory or microSD card to another folder within the built in memory copy gt memory Copy a file in the built in memory or microSD card to another folder within the built in memory move gt microSD Move a file in the built in memory or microSD card to another folder in the microSD card copy gt microSD Copy a file in the built in memory or microSD card to another folder in the microSD card F Press the gt OK button 5 Press the or button to select the number of files to move or copy selected file all files 1file Select only the specified file Selected files Select multiple files All files Select all files in the folder 6 Press the gt OK button to move to the respective setting When you select Tfile 4 Press the or button to select the file you want to move or copy 2 Press the POK but
30. or during play For information on the layered structure of the folders see the section entitled Notes on the folders P 27 Home display Operation of the folders for voice recordings Home i tecorder i older amp i 30005 0057025 ni m LS_30001 MP3 GILS_30002 HP 0 00 00 LS_30003 MP3 _ LS_30004 MP3 3 e4 e011 BFolder E Ls 30005 MPS m farar m ca m frar Folder list File list display File display display Operation of the folders for music playbacks D Album 6 ni in Olitle D o95 095ni Gu MmAlbum A 0l Title A wma G02 Title B wma Title A wina 13 Title L wma 06 Title F wma Title B ma O Titlhe G wma 05 Title E wma m m H mm mo m M Folder list Folder list File list display File display display display First layer Second layer Moving through the levels Return LIST button or button Each time you press this it returns up one Select the folder or file level The k lt button can also serve as Home display the LIST button on a list display Allows the mode of the recorder to be e When you press and hold the LIST changed t P 26 button while moving in a hierarchy of folders it will return to the file display File display ae Information of the selected file is gt Proceed gt OK button displayed Enters in playback standby Each time you press this it opens the mode folder or file selected in the list display and proceeds down one level e The BPI button can also
31. record by focusing on sound from any direction From expansive stereo recording to high directivity recording DVM represents the latest in directional control methods that can be switched using the built in stereo microphone e When you increase the value the directivity will narrow e Decreasing the value widens the directivity enables you to recordina expansive stereo sound e Ifyou reduce the directivity and widen the recording range you can recordina sound with expansive stereo feeling Menu setting method About the Zoom Mic function Directivity ar aa i Directivity low Sound Sound collection collection narrow wide The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low frequency sounds and record voices more clearly This function can reduce noise from air conditioners projectors and other similar noises 300Hz Use this setting when sufficient effects cannot be obtained with the 100Hz setting 100Hz This setting will reduce the noise generated from air conditioners or projectors It is effective for indoor recording Off Disables this function When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level the built in Variable Control Voice Actuator VCVA starts recording automatically and stops when the volume drops below the threshold level The VCVA feature extends recording time and co
32. recorder you can hear the sound being recorded The recording monitor volume can be adjusted by pressing the or button Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder After recording has started you can hear the sound being recorded through the earphone Recording level cannot be controlled using the volume button To avoid irritation to the ear insert the earphone after turning down the volume level Do not place earphones near a microphone as this may cause feedback When the external speaker is connected while recording there is a risk that audio feedback will occur It is recommended that you use earphones for the recording monitor or turn Rec Monitor to Off while recording P 55 Recording Changing the recording scene Rec Scene You can easily change the recording settings by selecting the scene which best matches your usage P 55 MENU SCENE button button gt OK button 1 While the recorder is during stop mode press and hold the MENU SCENE button 2 Press the or button to select Rec Scene Flay Scene EJ Press the gt OK button Press the or button to select the recording scene Scene Select H Press the gt OK button Huipioay E EN 33 Huipioay A Recording Recommended settings by recording condition The recorder is initially set to PCM 44 1kHz mode so that you can make high quality stereo recordings immed
33. recorder to your PC P 87 When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on the desktop 2 Double click the product name icon on the desktop 3 Copy the data 4 Disconnect the recorder from the PC P 88 e While transmitting data Busy is displayed and the LED indicator light flashes NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the LED indicator light is flashing If you do the data will be destroyed Other information Alarm message list Message Battery Low File Protected Cannot record in this Not an audio recording folder Index Full Temp Mark Full Folder Full Memory Error Card Error License Mismatch Memory Full No File Format Error Baite poweri oeii Charge the batteries or Low battery power jaw yP g g replace them with new batteries P 15 P 17 Erase locked es to delete aloce Unlock the file P 50 Select a folder from Recording has been attempted with a Music folder folder to record again P 26 P 29 The file is full of index Erase index marks that Index full marks maximum of 16 are no longer required marks c P 42 The file is full of Temp Erase Temp marks that Temp mark full marks maximum of 16 are no longer required marks t P 42 Folder full tie folder is full of files Erase unnecessary files maximum of 200 files c P 45
34. select Start HEERA s5 EY MH 2enSe5 0 00 00 Fj Press the gt OK button The display changes to Erase and erasing will start Erase Done is displayed when the file is erased File numbers will be reassigned automatically DLS_30075 0257025 nii G CEE 00H Sn565 0 00 00 a Erase JM LIMIT ALE DLS 40024 024r 02d ni Gl CEE 00H SOm00s 0 00 00 Erasing a folder You can erase files by deleting folders button gt OK button 1 Select the folder you want to erase P 29 2 While the recorder is during stop mode in the folder list display press the ERASE button If an action is not selected within 8 seconds the recorder will return to stop mode Puise gt EN 45 rri g A 3 e EN 46 3 Press the button to select Start Folder Erase Cance m mi FOLDER Press the gt OK button The display changes to Erase and erasing will start Erase Done is displayed when the folder is erased Partially erasing a file An unwanted part of a file can be erased Only a PCM file recorded in the recorder can be partially erased ERASE button 1 Play the file you want to partially erase Forward a file to the position that shall be erased If the file is long use the Pl button to move to the position you want to delete Erasing 2 In the starting position of the partial erase press the ERASE button Ti EA E
35. set level When using the VCVA function the following functions are not available V Sync Rec P 54 Pre Recording P 56 When Rec Monitor is set to Off the Standby function is disabled t P 55 If the start stop actuation level is not adjusted within 2 seconds the display will return to the previous one If the surrounding noise is loud the start stop actuation sensitivity of the VCVA can be adjusted according to the recording situation To ensure successful recordings prior testing and adjustment of the start stop actuation level is recommended poyjaw Gunjas nuay Esl EN 53 poyjoul Huljj as nuew f EN 54 Voice sync recording starts when a voice louder than the voice sync level detection level is detected When the voice becomes low recording will automatically stop When voice sync recording is on and the input level falls below the voice sync level detection level for a period of at least the specified detection time the recorder will return to the standby mode 1 Select On or Off On Enables the Voice sync recording function Off Disables this function If you select On proceed to the operation of Step 2 2 Sets the detection time 1 second 2 seconds 3 seconds 4 seconds 5 seconds 10 seconds If the input recording level is equal to or below the specified level for longer than the specified detection time the recorder will return to the standby mode Adj
36. songs e The maximum capacity for a single file is 2 000 songs At 128 kbps 4 minutes per limited to approx 4 GB for WMA and MP3 song e Regardless of the memory remaining amount the longest sound recording time per file is restricted to the following value Linear PCM format 96 kHz 24 bit approx 1h 88 2 kHz 24 bit approx 1h 48 kHz 16 bit approx 3h 44 1 kHz 16 bit 44 1 kHz mono approx 3 h 20 min approx 6 h 40 min MP3 format 320 kbps approx 29 h 40 min 256 kbps approx 37 h 10 min 128 kbps approx 74 h 30 min mono approx 149 h WMA format 128 kbps approx 26 h 40 min 64 kbps approx 26 h 40 min 32 kbps approx 53 h 40 min mono approx 148 h 40 min suo jeoypads o Specifications and design are subject to EN 101 change without notice yoddns pue arue sisse jeru S EN 102 Technical assistance and support The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only Technical Hotline Number in the U S and Canada 1 888 553 4448 User Support E mail address in the U S and Canada distec olympus com Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00 available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy Luxemburg Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe 49 180 567 1083 49 40 23773 4899 User Support E mail a
37. stop In such a case even if a file is selected for Alarm Playback it will not be automatically played If three alarm playback have the same starting times Preset 1 has the highest priority and Preset 3 has the lowest If the recorder is in use or if operations are being performed at the scheduled time the Alarm Playback function will not be available The alarm will sound at the scheduled time even if the power is turned off or the recorder is set to Hold mode The recorder begins to play the selected file when you press any button and stops playing when you press the STOP W button If the selected file is moved erased or the microSD card removed file playback will not be performed and only the alarm will sound If the starting times for timer recording and alarm playback are set for the same time timer recording will have priority t P 67 If the recorder is formatted P 74 alarm data will also be erased so you won t be able to set an alarm When the data has been erased by accident connect to PC and copy the alarm sound data to the recorder by using the supplied Olympus Sonority P 83 poyjaw bunjas nuay EN 71 poyjoul Huljj as nusw a EN 72 Guidance Voice Guide This feature gives audio announcements of recorder operating conditions Adjust the speed and the volume of guidance announcements gt OK button 1 Select Voice Guide from the menu in LCD Sound Menu
38. the or button to set Day 3 Press the POK button to exit Start Time Start Time selection Volume Son a aa p Volume setting 1 Press the or button to adjust the volume Press the F1 button to check the Select items you want to set from among On Off Day Start Time volume Doaa Alarm Sound Playback 2 Press the POK button to exit Volume selection 5 Press the gt OK button to move to the respective setting Alarm Sound setting On Off setting 1 Press the or button to select an alarm sound from among Alarm1 Alarm2 4 Press the or button to select between and Alarm3 Press the F1 button to On and Off check the alarm sound On Setting will be applied 2 Press the POK button to exit Off Setting will not be applied Alarm Sound selection iat gt OK button to exit On Off Playback File setting Day setting 4 Press the or button to select from No File Play File Select poyjoul Huljjas nusew K 1 Press the or button to select from No File Play Sounds alarm only One Time Everyday and Every File Select Plays back a selected file Week after the alarm One Time Alarm Playback will be e When File Select is selected and the performed only once at the specified gt OK button is pressed the recorder time will move to the Memory Select Everyday Alarm Playback will be setting performed at the specified time eve
39. 025 nimm fl O04 COMO0s CF 0 00 00 File divide completed iM LIMIT 5 Press the F2 EXIT button to close the menu screen Notes e File dividing can be performed only when the file list is displayed The recorder cannot divide files when the number of files in the folder exceeds 199 Locked files cannot be divided 1 P 50 After splitting the file the front part of the file will be renamed as File name__ 1 MP3 and the latter part of the file will be named as File name_2 MP3 If a file has an extremely short recording time it may not be divided even if itis a MP3 file or PCM file Do not remove the battery while dividing a file This may damage the data Timer recording Timer Rec Timer recording is the function to execute a recording ata set time You can program up to three desired settings Preset 1 3 On Off Day Time Rec Mode Folder and Mic Sense gt OK button 1 Select Timer Rec from the menu on the Rec Menu For details on how to enter the menu settings see Menu setting method t P 48 2 Press the or button to select a preset number EJ Press the gt OK button Menu setting method 4 Press the or button to select the item to set On Off Day Time Rec Mode gM LIMIT CE Select items you want to set from among On Off Day Time Rec Mode Folder and Mic Sense 5 Press the gt OK button to move to the res
40. 2 bits x86 of 1GHz or above or 64 bits x64 processor RAM 512 MB or more Hard drive space 300 MB or more Drive CD ROM CD R CD RW DVD ROM drive Browser Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 0 or later Display 1024 x 768 pixels or more 65 536 colors or more 16 770 000 colors or more is recommended USB port One or more free ports Others Audio device Environment where the Internet can be utilized Notes The support service will not cover if your PC has been updated from Windows 95 98 Me 2000 to Windows XP Vista 7 Any failure on a self modified PC will not be covered under the operational warranty yUaWUOdAUA Hurzes do a EN 71 yUaWUOdAUA Hurzes do A EN 78 Operating environment Operating System Display Mac OS X 10 4 11 10 6 1024 x 768 pixels or more 32 000 colors CPU or more 16 770 000 colors or more is PowerPC G5 or Intel Multicore Processor recommended 1 5 GHz or above USB port RAM One or more free ports 512 MB or more Others Hard drive space e Audio device 300 MB or more Environment where the Internet can be Drive utilized CD ROM CD R CD RW DVD ROM drive Browser Macintosh Safari 2 0 or later Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC e When you are downloading a file from the recorder or uploading a file to the recorder do not remove the USB cable even if the screen is indicating you can Data is still being transferred while the LED indicator light is blinking
41. 3M 24D EJ Press the gt OK button to complete the setting Time Date aM 240 20117 Eon an LIMIT The clock will start from the set date and time Press the gt OK button according to the time signal Setting time and date Time amp Date Ce Ifyou press the gt OK button during the setup operation the recorder will save the items that were set to that point After setup a message will sound saying that If the guidance is not required select Off and the screen goes into Voice Guide P 72 setup If you don t want the guidance feature select Off Changing the time and date While the recorder is during stop mode press and hold the STOP W button to display the Time amp Date and Remain If the current time and date is not correct set it using the procedure below Time amp Date i 2011 03 24 PH 07 38 ETEELE TE 4 3GB MENU SCENE button F2 button button gt OK button 1 While the recorder is during stop mode press the MENU SCENE button The menu will appear on the display t P 48 2 Press the or button to select Device Menu tab You can change the menu display by moving the settings tab cursor Device Menu Hemory Select Power Save amp Battery Folder Name Time amp Date LIMIT 3 Press the gt OK button to move the cursor to the item to set Device Menu will appear on the display 4 Press the or
42. CK e The menu will appear on the display E Press the OK button File Menu EW File Lock e Moves to the setting of the selected item me File Wove Copy 6 Press the or button to change O File Divide h F Property the setting e Menu items can be set during a recording or playback 2 Press the or button to move to the tab that contains the item you want to set e You can change the menu display by moving the settings tab cursor Menu setting method 7 Press the gt OK button to E Setting menu during recording complete the setting R Setting e You will be informed that the settings have been established via the screen Mic Sense Rec Level Zoom Mic Low Cut Filter VCVA To menu item options Rec Monitor Plug in Power e Pressing the K lt button without Backlight pressing the OK button will cancel LED the settings and return you to the n PrSviGUs creel E Setting menu during playback 8 Press the F2 EXIT button to cha ala Function Setting close the menu screen e When in the menu screen during Property recording or playback pressing the Noise Cancel F2 EXIT button will allow you to poyjaw bunjjas nuay return to the recording or playback EUPHONY screen without interrupting recording Voice Filter or playback To menu item Paymo options Notes Skip Space e The recorder will stop if you leave it Reverb idle for 3 minutes
43. Imin Skip 5min Skip 10min Skip When Reverse Skip is selected File Skip 1sec Skip to 5sec Skip 10sec Skip 30sec Skip Imin Skip 5min Skip 10min Skip Forward Reverse Skip Playback EJ Press the gt OK button to start playback FJ Press the PP or lt button The recorder will skip forward or reverse skip rewind a set space and start playing back If there is an index mark temp mark or a cue closer than the skip space the recorder will forward skip reverse skip to that position See Alarm playback function Alarm t P 69 Play Scene Voice files recorded in the recorder and music files downloaded from the PC can be saved in the playback settings of your choice to suit the different sound qualities and playback methods 1 Select Scene Select or Scene Save Scene Select Select a playback scene customized to your preferences Scene Save You can save up to 3 sets of menu settings relating to a current playback If you select Scene Select proceed to the operation of Step 4 When Scene Save is selected 2 Set the playback settings according to your preferences zy W mler Setting 1mm F iM care USER 3 BACK 3 Specify a save destination for the settings You can select the save destination from among User Setting 1 to User Setting 3 Menu setting method When Scene Select is selected Select a playback scene nif Scene
44. Ni MH Rechargeable batteries Built in stereo microphone Earphone playback During recording mode During playback mode Linear PCM format 44 1 kHz 16 bit 22 30h MP3 format 320 kbps 21h 34h 128 kbps 2 33h WMA format Recording mode n Ww y suonwyn ds o Note EN e Battery life is measured by Olympus It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the conditions of use 99 suoiedypads S EN 100 Specifications Guide to recording times The following values are strictly references E Linear PCM format Recording Built in memory microSD card mode 4 GB 2GB_ aca 86B 16GB Soke 24bit 25min 441 KHz mono EE E Smin E MP3 format Recording Built in memory microSD card mode 4 GB 16 GB 25h 26h 31h 16h 66h 128 kbps 63h 66h 133h 268h mone 127h 66h 132h 267h 536h E WMA format Recording Built in memory microSD card mode 4 GB ae a ee 16 GB 64h 64 kbps 124h 129h 261h 523h 32 kbps Ooo oah 28h 259h 522h O 1046h mono 975h 502h 1014h 2042h 4089h Notes e Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made The displayed available recording time and recorded time are approximate indications e Variations in the available recording time will arise as there may be differences in the available memory depending on the microSD card Specifications Maximum recording time per file Guide to recordable number of
45. OLYMPUS LINEAR PCM RECORDER LS 3 Linear PCM Recorder DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS 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 Register your product on www olympus eu register product and get additional benefits from Olympus Introduction The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced notice Contact our Customer Support Center for the latest information relating to product names and model numbers The illustration of the screen and the recorder shown in this manual may differ from the actual product The utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrity of this document but if you find a questionable item error or omission please contact our Customer Support Center 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 reason is excluded Trademarks and registered trademarks IBM and PC AT are the trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
46. Select zy On mer Setting 1mm F LIMIT tT To check the settings On the Scene Select display select a playback scene using the and buttons and press the Fl button Press the kad button to return to the Scene Select display You can enjoy the reverberant sound of various space sizes such as from the recording studio to the dome Off Disables the reverb function Select this when playing back original sounds as they are Studio Club Hall Dome Select the preferred acoustical environment This function is only available during playback This recorder cannot perform recording by using the playback results When using the Reverb function the following functions are not available Slow Fast speed playback amp P 41 Noise cancel P 57 EUPHONY P 57 Voice Filter amp P 57 poyjaw Gunjas nuay Fal EN 59 poyjoul Huljjas nuew 4 EN 60 E LCD Sound Menu Backlight The display will remain lit for about 10 Initial setting seconds when a button on the recorder is pressed 1 Select Lighting Time or Brightness 2 Select the setting When Lighting Time is selected Off Disables this function 5seconds 10seconds 30seconds Iminute Enables the Backlight function When Brightness is selected High Low Sets the brightness of the backlight when lit Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels You can adjust the LCD display contrast
47. This is a malfunction so go to the store where you purchased the recorder or an Olympus service station for repair t P 102 Error in the memory Error in the memory Remove the microSD card and put it again t P 24 to P 25 microSD card is not Error in the memory y recognized correctly The music files copied illegally aos nest Erase unnecessary files Zero remaining memory No remaining memory P45 No file No files were found in Select another folder i the folder c P 27 to P 29 There was an error while Illegally copied file Erase the file t P 45 Reformat the memory P 74 Formatting error formatting the recorder s memory among EI to i and try sij bessow wejy o EN 91 sij bessow wey e EN 92 Message Can t make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file Alarm message list Meaning Explanation Action The file for management The management file cannot be created due Connect the recorder to a computer and delete cannot be created to a shortage of capacity any unnecessary files for remaining memory File which cannotbe Please confirm the file Cannot play this file eoe Incompatible format that can be played on this p recorder t P 40 Please Select The File Same folder Can t be moved copied Some files can t be moved copied This file can t be divided Please select a file then
48. Using the Waveform Editing Function format Tab you can easily process the voice The current file format can be data In the Waveform Editing Mode changed to other formats you can also delete unnecessary Joining files parts paste and re save the data In Olympus Sonority designated multiple voice files can be joined and Using the One touch Effect Function one voice file can be created you can easily apply special effects Splitting files to the voice file and carry out noise One touch effect function reduction in any specified area a eke tea o D be it into the t iles in Changing the User ID Sonority ha a The user ID will be automatically given to files that are recorded with the recorder Changing a folder name You can change a folder name A folder name can be up to 12 charac ters long and cannot use lt gt If you change the folder name using an OS in a language not supported by this recorder the words may become garbled A function to convert PCM and WMA files to MP3 format is available by upgrading to the Olympus Sonority Plus P 84 Aylsouos sndwijg Buisn ba EN 79 Ayisouos sndwAjo Buisn 7 Installing software Using Olympus Sonority Before you connect the recorder to your PC and use it you must first install the Olympus Sonority software from the included Software CD ROM Be sure to confirm the following before installation Exit all runni
49. a diagram Switch to Insert the microSD card keeping it micros Card straight E Press the gt OK button to complete the setting Switch ta microst Card microst Card oe lected LIMIT Inserting and ejecting a microSD card Notes e Itis possible to switch the recording media over to the built in memory P 61 In some cases microSD cards that have been formatted initialized by another device such as a computer may not be recognized Be sure to format microSD cards with this recorder before using them P 74 Ejecting a microSD card 1 While the recorder is during stop mode open the card cover 2 Push the microSD card inward to unlock it and let it eject partially The microSD card is visibly out of the slot and can be removed safely If you eject the microSD card when Memory Select is set to microSD Card it will be automatically changed to Built in Memory Selected Built in Memory selected iM LIMIT 3 Close the card cover securely Ce 3 e Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the microSD card inward may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot Check the Olympus website regarding microSD cards which are confirmed operation with this recorder This recorder may not recognize correctly on some microSD cards which are not compatible with this recorder In the case when the microSD card cannot be recognized remove the microSD card then put it in ag
50. ain to see if this recorder recognizes the microSD card The processing performances reduce in a microSD card when you repeat writing and deleting In this case format the microSD card 1 P 74 pie gasoni e Huipeafa pue Hurza suj EN 25 suol e1ado Avjdsip awoy 7 EN 26 Home display operations You can use this recorder as a digital voice recorder as well as a digital music player Wl gt OK button LIST button 1 Press the LIST button repeatedly to set the Home display e Home will appear on the display DHome 2 Recorder e When Home is displayed in the Function Guide display section press the F1 button to return to the home screen 2 Press the or button to select the mode iHome Recorder EJ Press the gt OK button Meartist C O6 Title F wma O Title G wma a HONE FOLDER When Recorder is selected The recorder will go into Recorder mode You will be able to record and playback files recorded by the recorder 1 P 30 P 37 D Recorder i Folder B Folder C iFolder D BFolder E JM LIMIT HONE When Music is selected The recorder will go into Music mode and you will be able to playback music files transferred to the recorder amp P 37 tmArtist C O6 Title F wma O Title G wma aM HOME FOLDER ote e During recording you cannot switch the mode without stopping the recorder Notes on the folders The built in
51. ar A Caution e 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 e 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 EN 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 Battery handling precautions Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking overheating burning exploding or causing electrical shocks or burns ZN Danger Do not attempt to recharge alkali
52. atteries from the products when you will not be using them for a long time and store them separately Notes This recorder is designed to fully charge batteries regardless of their energy level However for best results when charging newly purchased rechargeable batteries or batteries that have not been used for along time more than one month it is recommended to fully charge the batteries then discharge repeatedly for 2 to 3 times Ajddns samog k EN 19 Ajddns samog EN 20 When disposing rechargeable batteries always observe the local laws and regulations Contact your local recycling center for proper disposal methods If Ni MH rechargeable batteries are not fully discharged protect against short circuiting e g by taping the contacts before disposing For customers in Germany Olympus has a contract with the GRS Joint Battery Disposal Association in Germany to ensure environmentally friendly disposal Turning on off the power When the recorder is not being used turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to a minimum Even if the power is turned off existing data mode settings and clock settings will be maintained Turning on the power While the recorder is turned off slide the POWER HOLD switch to the direction of the arrow I fa m d m a d The display will turn on and the power will be turned on Power supply Turning off the power S
53. ave recording settings of your preference that will suit different recording scenes or situations 1 Select Scene Select or Scene Save Rec Scene scene select Scene Select You can select a recording setting from among the previously saved settings Scene Save You can save up to 3 sets of menu settings relating to a current recording If you select Scene Select proceed to the operation of Step 4 When Scene Save is selected 2 Set the recording settings according to your preferences EI Specify a save destination You can select the save destination from User Setting 1 User Setting 2 and User Setting 3 Menu setting method When Scene Select is selected Select a recording scene e When a recording scene is selected recording related menu settings cannot be changed If you wish to use these functions set Rec Scene to Off To check the settings On the Scene Select display select a recording scene using the and buttons and press the BP button Press the kad button to return to the Scene Select display Select whether or not to output audio while recording from the earphone jack On Enables the recording monitor function Sound will be output from the EAR jack Off Disables this function Sound will not be output from the EAR jack e When the external speaker is connected while recording there is a risk that audio feedback will occur It is r
54. be turned off 5minutes 10minutes 30minutes 1hour Set the length of time before the power will be turned off Off Disables this function If any button is pressed the elapsed time count before the power turns off will start over again Battery Select to match the battery you are using Ni MH Mm Select when using the Olympus Ni MH rechargeable batteries BR404 Alkaline Mm Select when using alkaline batteries Folder Name You can change the folder names of Folder El to Folder fl for audio recording into names preset in the template You can also change folder names registered in the template with Olympus Sonority 1 Select a folder that you want to rename 2 Select a folder name from the preset templates Menu setting method See Setting time and date Time amp Date t P 22 USB Settings See Changing the USB class USB Settings P 73 Reset Settings This returns the functions back to their initial settings factory default Start Returns the settings to their initial values Cancel Takes you back to Device Menu After resetting the settings the time settings file numbers and folder name will be preserved without returning to their initial settings Menu settings after resetting initial settings GJ Rec Menu Mic Select Central Mic ON Mic Sense Middle Rec Mode PCM 44 1kHz Rec Level Manual Limiter ON Zoom M
55. bles recording with a natural and expansive stereo feel Supports the linear PCM format which is capable of recording sound quality equivalent to or surpassing CD level Capable of realistically recording various different sound sources High resolution recording at a high sampling frequency and bit count equivalent or superior to that of a music CD Sampling frequency 44 1 kHz Bit count 16bit is possible c P 51 Supports a wide range of recording formats Can handle the MP3 format MPEG 1 MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 and the Windows Media Audio WMA format This device can save files in a highly compressed manner thereby allowing for extended recording times amp P 51 In addition when connected to an external device the recorder can encode incoming analog audio signals without a PC P 35 You can playback WAV WMA and MP3 format files transferred from a computer in addition to files recorded by the device itself This allows you to use this recorder as a music player Supports high capacity recording media Besides the built in memory you can also record into a microSD card P 24 Equipped with a pre recording function that enables the recorder to start recording up to 2 seconds before the recording button is pressed This function allows you for example to start recording a bird s singing up to 2 seconds before its start even if you press the recording button at the moment it starts singing 1
56. cording monitor The connected external microphone Probable cause is monaural Rec Mode is set to a monaural recording mode Zoom Mic is set to the side Wrong folder The recorder was shaken during recording The recorder was placed near a cell phone or fluorescent lamp while recording or during playback The settings of the connected external microphone do not correspond to those of the recorder Rec Monitor is set to Off The file is locked The file is read only There is a file which cannot be recognized by the recorder in the folder Acoustic feedback is occurring Troubleshooting Action When recording while an external monaural microphone is connected sound will only be recorded by the L channel Set Rec Mode to the stereo recording mode amp P 51 Set Zoom Mic to Off P 52 Switch to the correct folder t P 27 to P 29 Move the recorder When a microphone not supported by the plug in power function is connected turn the Plug inPower setting to Off P 56 Set Rec Monitor to On amp P 55 Unlock the file amp P 50 Unlock the file or cancel the read only setting of the file on the PC Connect the recorder to your PC and erase a folder P 87 When the built in speaker amps and the like are connected there is a risk that audio feedback will occur while recording It is recommended that you use earphones for t
57. correctly place the rechargeable batteries supplied into the recorder P 15 Before connecting the USB cable exit HOLD mode amp P 21 Do not charge primary batteries such as alkaline or lithium batteries It may cause battery leakage or heating which may cause the recorder to malfunction 1 Boot the PC 2 Connect the USB cable to the USB port of the PC Power supply 3 While the recorder is during stop mode or turned off connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal on the bottom of the recorder Ajddns samog Press the gt OK button to start charging Press OK to start charging Please Wait Remote While Press OK to start charging is flashing press the OK button 5 Charging is completed when battery indication becomes to Remote Storage Charging time approximately 3 hours It shows the approximate time when charging rechargeable batteries fully from no remaining power at the EN room temperature The charging time 17 Power supply will be changed depending on the 3 While the recorder is during remaining amount and the state of stop mode or turned off batteries connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal on the Connect to the USB connecting AC bottom of the recorder adapter optional to charge It can be charged by connecting to the USB T connecting AC adapter A514 optional By Before connecting the AC adapter swi
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59. e A number appears on the display and an index mark or temp mark will be placed 20025 025 025 miim TEEB TESES D ue UB ab Ly e Even after an index or temp mark is placed recording or playback will continue so you can place index or temp marks in other locations ina similar manner Playback Clearing an index mark or a temp mark 1 Select a file in which index or temp marks you wish to erase are contained EJ Press the PPI or 44 button to select the index or temp mark to erase 3 While the index or temp number is displayed for approximately 2 seconds on the display press the ERASE button e The index or temp mark is erased Index or temp numbers after the erased index or temp number will be automatically decreased by 1 Notes e Temp marks are temporary markings so if you transmit a file to the PC or move it with a PC they will be automatically erased e Upto 16 index and temp marks can be set in a file If you try to place more than 16 index or temp marks Index Full message will appear for index marks and Temp Mark Full for temp marks e Index or temp marks cannot be set or erased in a locked file P 50 Playback How to begin segment repeat EJ Press the F1 A B button again lavback at the position where you want to playbac end segment repeat playback This function enables repeated playback of e The recorder continuously plays back part of the file being played the se
60. e 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 Warning e Do not use the recorder near flammable or explosive gases e 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 1 Becoming entangled in the recorder strap causing strangulation 2 Accidentally swallowing the battery cards or other small parts 3 Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the recorder e Do not use or store the recorder in dusty or humid places e Do not disassemble repair or modify the unit yourself Safety precautions 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 asa bicycle motorcycle or c
61. ecommended that you use earphones for the recording monitor or turn Rec Monitor to Off while recording poyjaw Gunjas nuay EN 55 EN 56 poyjoul Huljj as nusw 2 Plug inPower External microphones which are supported by plug in power can also be used Whether or not to supply power to external microphones can be configured On When the plug in power function is activated power will be supplied to the connected external microphone Select this when external microphones supported by plug in power are connected P 35 Off Disables this function Select this when external microphones not supported by plug in power are connected Turn the plug in power function to Off when an external microphone not supported by plug in power is connected as there is the risk that noise may be generated while recording Phantom power cannot be supplied even when the plug in power function is set to On Menu setting method Pre Recording Pre recording enables you to start recording up to 2 seconds before you press the button for recording This function allows you for example to start a recording bird s singing up to 2 seconds before its start even if you press the recording button at the moment it starts singing On For recording sound continuously from up to 2 seconds before the recording button is pressed Off For normal recording start How to enable pre recording To enable pre recording set
62. ected to the PC and used as an external EN memory device USB speaker or microphone 73 poyjoul Huljj as nusw 2 EN 74 EJ Press the gt OK button to complete the setting 8 Press the F2 EXIT button to close the menu screen ES e When you first connect the recorder to your PC as an external storage device the driver for the recorder will be automatically installed in your PC The PC cannot recognize when the recorder is connected to the PC when setting for the USB Connect is set to AC Adapter When the recorder is not recognized by the PC as an external storage device change the USB Class setting to Storage class Menu setting method Formatting the recorder Format gt OK button t If you format the recorder all files will be removed and all function settings will return to defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important files to a computer before formatting the recorder 1 Select Format from the menu on the Device Menu For details on how to enter the menu settings see Menu setting method t P 48 2 Press the or button to select the recording media to format Bui ltin Memory microsl Card 3 Press the OK button Menu setting method Press the button to select 7 Press the OK button Start e Formatting begins and Format flashes on the display Bnicrosd Card E Press the gt OK button After Data will be cleared
63. ed external devices are too high An external microphone supported by This could potentially be because Action Verify that the batteries polarities and are correct P 15 Charge the batteries or replace with new batteries 1 P 15 P 17 Turn the power on P 20 Charge the batteries or replace with new batteries P 15 P 17 Turn the power on P 20 Release the recorder from HOLD t P 21 Erase unnecessary files amp P 45 Change to any other folder t P 27 to P 29 Set Plug inPower to On when an external microphone supported by plug in power is connected P 56 Unplug the earphones to use the internal speaker Adjust the volume level P 37 Adjust the recording level and then try recording once more amp P 51 Set Mic Sense to High or Middle c P 50 Adjust the output level for the connected devices Adjust the recording level and then try recording once more amp P 51 If you cannot record clearly even after adjusting the recording level then adjust the output level for the connected devices P 51 EN 93 Huljooysajqnoly a EN 94 Symptom Voice files are not recorded in stereo Cannot find the recorded Voice File Noise heard during playback Unable to hear any sound from the earphone through the recording monitor Unable to erase the file Unable to erase the folders Noise is audible through the re
64. eeeesneeeene 88 Transfer the voice files to your PC sssseeee 89 Usage as external memory of the PC 04 90 6 Other information Alarm message list cccccscsssssssssssseceesseereees 91 Troubleshooting scccccccsscsccssssccscsecesessers 93 Accessories Optional sccscsssssssssssecseeees 96 Specificati NS sssssssssisssrsssiscisssscorssesssssssscssssosssa 97 Technical assistance and sUpport ssssssesessesse 102 Safety precautions 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 AN Danger If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol serious injury or death may result AN Warning If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol injury or death may result AN Caution 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 lea
65. ees mT o i LIMIT 0 10 EE INDE a Playback speed indicator Even if playback is stopped the changed playback speed will be retained The next playback will be at that speed About the limits of fast playback Normal operation may not be available depending on the sampling frequency and the bit rate of the file to be played back In such a case reduce the speed of the fast playback Notes e Asin normal playback mode you can stop playback cue a file or insert an index or temp mark in slow playback and fast playback modes as well P 42 The slow playback or fast playback is available even if either Voice Filter is set P 57 When using the slow playback or fast playback function the following functions are not available Noise Cancel P 57 EUPHONY P 57 Reverb amp P 59 The Speed setting in the Voice Guide settings P 72 is disabled during file playback ypeqheld i EN A ypeqheld EN 42 Setting an index mark or a temp mark If index marks and temp marks are placed you can quickly find a location you want to listen to in fast forward and fast rewind and when cuing a file Index marks can only be placed on files created by Olympus voice recorders but temp marks can be placed instead to temporarily remember desired locations ERASE button _ 1 While the recorder is during recording mode or playback mode press the F2 INDEX button
66. emory H microSD card Current folder name Battery indicator Folder name File name Function guide indicator List display 1 2 3 1 Album E 0l Title wma G 0 Title B wma O38 Title C wma O4 Title D wma 05 Title E When there are only files in the folder Recording media indicator Current folder name Battery indicator O File name Function guide indicator Identification of parts File display Recording media indicator Current file name Current file number Total number of recorded files in the folder Battery indicator File format Q Recorder status indicator E3 Play indicator L Stop indicator C3 Forwarding indicator EN Rewinding indicator CB F Play indicator L8 S Play indicator Title name Artist name Album name D Function guide indicator File length Elapsed playback time Playback position bar indicator Icon display P 14 syed Jo uo1 e 1 1 U P EN 13 syed 0 u01 8 1 13 U P Ba EN 14 Identification of parts Icon display For all modes Low Cut Filter Zoom Mic Noise Cancel Voice Filter Voice sync oF y Playback mode Pre recording EUPHONY Rec Level Reverb e Remove the screen protector on the display Power supply Inserting batteries This recorder can be used with either Ni MH Rechargeable Batteries or AAA Alkaline Batteries Whe
67. enssteasdonsccive 21 Setting time and date Time amp Date 22 Changing the time and date esseessseecsecesteens 23 Inserting and ejecting a microSD card 24 Inserting a microSD card csssssecseessescseeseecseceseesees 24 Ejecting a microSD card ssssssssssssssessersrrsrsresresssss 25 Home display operationS sssssssssssssssssssossses 26 Notes on the folders sssssesesssosssossscsosesosososososse 27 About the folders for voice recordingsS 27 About the folder for music playback 28 Selecting the folders and files sceeeeee 29 2 About recording Recording sssssissssssissssssssssussssosisosssossssssssssonossssi 30 Changing the recording scene Rec Scene 33 Recommended settings by recording condition 34 Recording from external microphone or other EVIC Sinna ra 35 3 About playback Playback svsscssscssassosvavsasconssisassnnsasscenssenssesteeseses 37 Changing the playback speed sseessseecseceseeees 4 Setting an index mark or a temp mark 0000 42 How to begin segment repeat playback 43 Changing the playback scene Play Scene 44 ERASING sscsanccstvsivatennesseatansusssictenseesancabuseavanszianeey 45 Erasing TINGS atccsctstchevtasansspatalantacusuetedasectesboastechaeats 45 Erasing a FOld Gl ivss crincasanecncacnndmanmracicauss 45 Partially erasing a file ssssvseriacersvinsasseisinnivnscsacsstece
68. er s jack while it is recording Recording with external microphone Connect an external microphone to the MIC jack of the recorder Applicable external microphones optional P 96 Stereo microphone ME51S The built in large diameter microphone enables sensitive stereo recording 2 channel microphone omni directional ME30W These are highly sensitive omni directional microphones supported by plug in power which are well suited to recording musical performances Compact Gun Microphone unidirectional ME31 The directional microphones useful for recordings such as outdoor recording of wild birds singing Recording Compact zoom microphone unidirectional ME32 The microphone is integrated with a tripod making it suitable to place ona table and record conferences or lecture from a distance Highly sensitive noise cancellation monaural microphone unidirectional ME52W This microphone is used to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise Tie clip microphone omni directional ME15 Small concealing microphone with a tie clip Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded The built in microphone will become inoperable when an external microphone is plugged into the recorder s MIC jack Microphones supported by plug in power can also be used When the plug
69. er is turned off The next time the power is turned on playback may be resumed from the registered stopped location ypeqheld EN 37 ypeqheld S EN 38 Noise Cancel P 57 EUPHONY t P 57 Voice Filter P 57 Play Mode t P 58 Skip Space c P 58 Alarm P 69 Play Scene t P 59 Reverb P 59 Settings relating to playback If recorded audio is difficult to understand because of noisy surroundings adjust the Noise Cancel setting level The EUPHONY setting can be set to one of the 4 levels according to your preference The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low and high frequency tones during normal fast or slow playback and enable clear audio playback You can select the playback mode that fits your preference The skip interval length can be set The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre set time Playback settings of your choice can be saved to suit different sound qualities and playback methods You can enjoy the reverberant sound of various space sizes such as from the recording studio to the dome Playback Playback through earphone An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening e When the earphone is used the recorder speaker will be switched off e To avoid irritation to the ear insert the earphone after turning down the volume level
70. event sound distortion Compressor ON This function will adjust the level variation when high and low volume input signals are mixed The input level will be generally equalized to a listenable sound Limit Comp off Use this position when adjusting the input levels without using the correction function Adjust the recording level EJ Press the PPI or 44 button while the recorder is recording or paused to adjust the recording level Distorted sound will be recorded while OVER is displayed Adjust the recording level so that OVER will not be displayed If sound distortions do not disappear even after the recording level has been adjusted change the setting for microphone sensitivity P 50 and adjust the recording level again poyjaw bunjas nuay bal EN 51 poyjoul Huljj as nusw 4 EN 52 e If too big sound is input the noise may occur even if Rec Level is set to Auto or Limiter ON Also in certain cases the PEAK indicator light which notifies large input may not light To ensure successful recordings we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use e The level can be adjusted from 01 to 16 The higher the number the higher the level and the larger the indicator position on the level meter The directional microphone function utilizes DiMAGIC s DIMAGIC Co Ltd DIMAGIC Virtual Microphone DVM technology DVM is an audio pickup system which allows you to
71. from the Help menu The Upgrade to Olympus Sonority Plus dialog will be displayed 4 In the Upgrade to Olympus Sonority Plus dialog enter the Upgrade Key of your purchase and click the OK button When starting the application next time Olympus Sonority will be upgraded to Olympus Sonority Plus kKymouos sndwijg Buisn A Notes EN To purchase the Upgrade Key it requires an environment where the Internet can be utilized 84 Please refer to the details in the website regarding the purchase of the Upgrade Key Functions available in the Olympus Sonority Plus Besides the usual functions the Olympus Sonority Plus also includes various functions to edit music files For information on operating procedures and detailed settings please refer to the Online Help t P 86 MP3 editing MP3 file and tag editing and writing function Creating music CD Function to create music CD from voice files registered in the CD writable folder Recorder menu setting Function for settings in this recorder detailed settings such as alarm setting timer recording etc Using Olympus Sonority Functions available with the music editing plug in By purchasing a music editing plug in you can add high quality functions to expand the music editing range in the Olympus Sonority Plus For detailed purchasing method and operating procedures please refer to the Online Help 1 P 86 Effect
72. gment until the segment repeat playback is canceled P1 A B button 0 22 00 RNN See SIS aM CANCEL INDEX As in normal playback mode playback speed can be changed during segment E select a file that has a segment repeat playback as well 1 P 41 If an you would like to play back index mark and temp mark are placed repeatedly and start playback or cleared during segment repeat FJ Press the F1 A B button at the playback segment repeat playback will int tto start t be canceled and it will return to normal point you want to start segmen playback mode P 42 repeat playback A will flash on the display You can fast forward rewind or change playback speed as you can operate in normal mode while A is flashing to find the end position t P 41 When it reaches the end of the file while A is flashing point B becomes the end of the file and repeat playback will start ypeqheld fe ypeqheld EN Ad Canceling the segment repeat playback function Pressing any of the following buttons will release the segment repeat playback a Press the F1 CANCEL button Pressing the F1 CANCEL button will release segment repeat playback and it will return to normal playback mode b Press the STOP W button Pressing the STOP W button will release segment repeat playback and stop playback Press the PPI button Pressing the l button will release segment repeat p
73. he recording monitor or turn the Rec Monitor to Off while recording P 55 Perform adjustments such as further distancing the earphones from the microphones not pointing the microphones at the earphones or lowering the volume of the recording monitor Symptom Unable to set index marks temp marks Cannot recharge The PC is unable to recognize the recorder Troubleshooting Probable cause Action The maximum number of marks has been reached The file is locked The file is read only Battery is set to Alkaline You have not pressed the gt OK button USB Class is set to Composite USB Connect is set to AC Adapter Erase unnecessary marks P 42 Unlock the file P 50 Unlock the file or cancel the read only setting of the file on the PC When using the supplied rechargeable batteries set the battery setting to Ni MH Also please avoid using the batteries outside the recommended temperature range P 16 P 19 P 61 When using the USB connection follow the confirmation display and press the OK button Set USB Class to Storage class P 73 Set USB Connect to PC amp P 73 Huljooysajqnoly he EN 95 jeuo13do saliossany a EN 96 Accessories optional Accessories exclusive to the Olympus voice recorder can be purchased directly from Online Shop on our company s website Sales of accessories are different according to the cou
74. iately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording can be configured in detail to suit the recording conditions The following table shows the recommended settings for some example recording conditions Recommended settings Recording Sate Mic Sense Low Cut Filter Zoom Mic Lectures in large PCM 44 1kHz 16bit Paine MP3 128kbps 6 WMA 128 kbps Conferences with mp3 128kbps g WMA 128 kbps people Meetings and business negotiations with a small number of people MP3 128kbps WMA 128 kbps Dictation with a Off lot of background WMA 64 kbps noise Set the Music playing microphone ma 2S Pem Is6kHz zabi ete tothe sounds volume being recorded File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder LS_3 0001 MP3 Extension These are the file name extensions for the recording format when recording with this device 4 User ID e Linear PCM format WAV e MP3 format MP3 The user ID name that has been set on e WMA format WMA the Digital Voice Recorder 2 Filenumber A file number is consecutively assigned regardless of the changes in the recording media Recording from external microphone or other devices The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded Connect as follows according to the device to be used Do not plug and unplug devices into the record
75. ic Off Low Cut Filter Off VCVA Off On Off Off Standby Off V Sync Rec Off Timer Rec Off Rec Scene Off Rec Monitor Off Plug inPower On Pre Recording Off Cj Play Menu Noise Cancel Off EUPHONY Off Voice Filter Off Play Mode Play Area File Repeat Off Random Off bal poyjaw Gurjas nuay EN 61 poyjoul Huljj as nusw 4 EN 62 Menu setting method Forward Skip File Skip naar skipi P You can check the recorder s information on Play Scene Off the menu screen Model Model Name Reverb Off Version System version and Serial No EI LCD Sound Menu Serial Number appear on the display Backlight Lighting Time 10Seconds Brightness Low Contrast Level 06 LED On Beep Volume 2 Language Lang English Voice Guide On Off On Speed Speed 3 Volume Volume 3 Intro Play Off GJ Device Menu Memory Select Built in Memory Power Save 10minutes Battery Ni MH USB Settings USB Connect PC USB Class Storage class See Formatting the recorder Format t P 74 The recordable capacity remaining and overall capacity of the recording media can be seen from the menu The recorder will use some capacity of the memory to keep the management file For microSD card the remaining capacity will be shown less than the total capacity of the card due to characteristic of the microSD
76. in power function is set to On power will be supplied by the recorder to the microphone P 56 Turn the plug in power function to Off when an external microphone not supported by plug in power is connected as there is the risk that noise may be generated while recording P 56 When an external monaural microphone is used while Rec Mode is set to a stereo recording mode audio will be recorded to the L channel only P 51 Huipioay EN 35 Huipioay A EN 36 When the external stereo microphone is used while Rec Mode is set to a monaural recording mode it enables recording only with the L channel microphone 1 P 51 Recording the sound of other devices with this recorder The sound can be recorded when connecting to the audio output terminal earphone jack of the other device and the MIC jack of the recorder with the connecting cord KA333 optional for dubbing To audio output terminal of other devices To MIC jack If you are unable to produce a clear recording with this recorder even after adjusting the recording level P 51 this could potentially be because the output level for the connected devices is too high or too low When external devices are connected perform a test recording and then adjust the output level for the external devices Recording Recording the sound of this recorder with other devices The sound of this recorder can be recorded to other device
77. io files with the al audio files between a recorder and PC In addition it controls the speed and tone control when playing an audio file and provides the capabilities and join audio files The Waveform Editing screen provides a visual editing environment for tr adding a recording and applying a number of effects The user is able to the Browsing and Editing screens with a tab enabling more efficient mar editing of audio files Olympus Sonority has the following features Browsing Screen Play WMA MP3 WAV AIFF DSS and DSS Pro format files Adiust the sneed cancel nnises and control the tnne nf a saund wi Olympus Sonority Help Za Az Automatic Starting Columns to Display Comment Customize Device Device Detector Download Editing a Waveform Effects Encrypted File Export EN EEE e For more information on menus and operations refer to Online Help You will be able to use Online Help after Olympus Sonority is installed 86 Connecting to your PC Remote Storage is displayed Before you connect the recorder to on the recorder if the USB cable is your PC and use it you must first connected install the Olympus Sonority When the recorder is using the software from the included USB connection setting it will Software CD ROM P 80 not be connected to the PC when AC Adapter is selected Select PC in the USB connection settin 1 Boot the PC a ah
78. j 2 Connect the USB cable to the USB Windows port of the PC When you connect the recorder to Windows and open My Computer it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name Inserting a microSD card will allow you to use it as Removable Disk Macintosh When you connect the recorder to Mac OS it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on the desktop If a microSD card is inserted Untitled will be displayed 3 While the recorder is during stop mode or turned off connect the USB cable to the connecting terminal on the bottom of the recorder Jd 1N0o 0 HurydauU0 Notes e Before connecting the USB cable exit HOLD mode Refer to the user s manual for your PC regarding the USB port on your PC Be sure to push the cable connector all the way in Otherwise the recorder may not operate properly When connecting the recorder through an USB hub the operation may become unstable In such cases refrain from using a USB hub Be sure to use the included dedicated USB cable If any other company s cable is used it may lead to malfunction of the EN recorder Also never use this dedicated cable with any other company s products 87 Connecting to your PC Disconnecting from your PC 1 Click on the task bar 1 Drag and drop the recorder s located at the lower right corner drive icon for this recorder of the screen Click Safely displayed on the desktop to the
79. l set RS30W optional even when it is in HOLD mode 21 Setting time and date Time amp Date If you set the time and date beforehand the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management When you use the recorder for the first time after purchasing it or when the batteries have been inserted without the device having been used in along time the Set Time amp Date will appear When the Hour is flashing conduct the setup from Step 1 3 ep pue aii bul33a5 a Set Time amp Date button P lt button gt OK button EJ Press the PP or 44 button to select the item to set e Select the item from the Hour Minute Year Month and Day with a flashing point Time amp Date 1M AD 20117 Hn AM ITAN EN 22 LIMIT EXIT 2 Press the or button to set Follow the same steps by pressing the Pl or kad button to select the next item and press the or button to set You can select between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the F1 button while setting the hour and minute Example 10 38 P M 10 38 PM q gt Initial setting 22 38 You can select the order of the Month Day and Year by pressing the F1 button while setting them Example March 24 2011 3M 24D 2011Y Initial setting 24D 3M 2011Y y 2011Y
80. layback and make the recorder to skip to the beginning of the next file Press the ka button Pressing the k lt button will release segment repeat playback and make the recorder to skip to the beginning of the current file Playback Changing the playback scene Play Scene If you register your preferred playback settings for the playback scenes you can easily select the setting later P 59 MENU SCENE button button gt OK button 1 While the recorder is during stop mode or playback mode press and hold the MENU SCENE button 2 Press the or button to select Play Scene Scene Select nif Rec Scene Flay Scene EJ Press the gt OK button Press the or button to select the playback scene nif Scene Select zy On mler Setting 1mm F LIMIT tT E Press the gt OK button Erasing Erasing files A selected file can be erased from a folder Also all files in a folder can be erased simultaneously button gt OK button ERASE button 1 Select the file you want to erase t P 29 2 While the recorder is during stop mode in the file display press the ERASE button If an action is not selected within 8 seconds the recorder will return to stop mode 3 Press the or button to select Erase in Folder or File Erase DLS_40025 0257 025 nim EEE 00H CoeSEs O 0 00 00 Press the gt OK button 5 Press the button to
81. lide the POWER HOLD switch to the direction of the arrow and hold it for 0 5 seconds or longer The display shuts off and the power will be turned off The resume function remembers the stop position before the power is turned off Power save mode If the recorder is on and stops for 10 minutes or longer default the display shuts off and it goes into power save mode P 61 To exit power save mode press any button HOLD If you set the recorder to HOLD mode the running conditions will be preserved and all buttons will be disabled This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket This mode can also prevent you from accidentally stopping the recording Set the recorder to HOLD mode Exit HOLD mode Slide the POWER HOLD switch to Slide the POWER HOLD switch to the HOLD position the position a d10H FdaMOd _d10H After Hold appears on the display the recorder is set to HOLD mode MLS_300275 25 025 ni EE OOH SoH S65 0 00 00 aM HOWE If you press any button in HOLD mode the clock display lights for 2 seconds but the recorder will not operate If HOLD is applied during playback recording operation is disabled with the playback recording state unchanged When playback has ended or the recording has ended due to the remaining memory being used up it will stop EN The recorder can be effectively operated via the exclusive remote contro
82. memory or the microSD card can be used for the recording media The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and folders for music playback that are organized in a branching tree style and saved About the folders for voice recordings Folder A Folder E within the Recorder folder are the folders for voice recordings When recording with this recorder select any one of the five folders and then record You can change the mode on the Home display N Folder e ana D S Recorder FolderA 2 Folder B KICHERE E Folder D Each folder can store up to 200 files EN Files or folders located under the folder Recorder will not be indicated on the recorder 27 Notes on the folders About the folder for music playback When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player a folder is automatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure as shown in the diagram below Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged in preferential order and replayed P 63 S First layer Second layer e Z Artist 01 Album 01 da Z S E 2 7 Artist 02 Album 02 on B f Artist 03 7 Z E ii E 5 Each folder can store s up to 200 files E E Up to 200 folders can be created under the Music folder including Music Folder EN 28 Selecting the folders and files Change folders while the operation is stopped
83. message is on for two seconds Start and Cancel will turn on Bnicrosd Card Data will be cleared iM Format Done appears when formatting ends LIMIT BwicroSd Card Are You Sure poyjaw bunjas nuay 6 Press the button again toselet EA Start Never format the recorder from a PC e When the recorder is formatted all the saved data including locked files and read only files are erased e After formatting recorded voice file names may start from 0001 e To restore the function s settings to their initial values use Reset Settings P 61 e When a microSD card is inserted in the recorder be sure to confirm the recording media as either Built in Memory EN or microSD Card so that there is no mistake 1 P 61 75 poyjoul Huljjas nuew 4 EN 76 Menu setting method It may take over 10 seconds to complete processing Never perform operations such as the following while processing as they may damage the data In addition replace the battery with a new one in order to ensure that the battery will not run out while processing 1 Disconnecting the AC Adapter while processing 2 Removing the battery while processing 3 Remove the microSD card during processing when microSD Card is being used as the recording media Formatting on the recorder will be Quick Format If you format the microSD card information of file management is refreshed and the data inside the
84. n which is used for file management and the Waveform which is used to edit the files The Browsing screen supports the management of audio files with the al audio files between a recorder and PC In addition it controls the speed and tone control when playing an audio file and provides the capabilities and join audio files The Waveform Editing screen provides a visual editing environment for tr adding a recording and applying a number of effects The user is able to the Browsing and Editing screens with a tab enabling more efficient mar editing of audio files Olympus Sonority has the following features Browsing Screen Play WMA MP3 WAV AIFF DSS and DSS Pro format files Adjust the speed cancel noises and control the tone of a sound wi Insert and edit index marks and skip between them Edit audio files such as splitting joining and converting them Download an audio file from a recorder and upload it to the recorde Transfer an voice guidance to a recorder loading All Files E Downloading Files Folder E Downloading Specifiec a Specified Editing a File Managing Files and Folders Olympus Sonority is software that allows for the centralized management audio files with an OLYMPUS IC recorder connected to a PC The softwa Browsing screen which is used for file management and the Waveform which is used to edit the files The Browsing screen supports the management of aud
85. n charging with the recorder be sure to use the supplied Ni MH rechargeable batteries BR404 The supplied rechargeable batteries are not fully charged Before using the recorder or after long periods of disuse it is recommended that you continuously charge them until full P 17 1 Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open 2 Insert the batteries observing the correct and polarities 3 Close the battery cover completely by pressing to the direction A then sliding to the direction Ajddns samog i EN 15 Ajddns samog Ba EN 16 Notes e Manganese batteries may not be used in this recorder When changing batteries AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni MH rechargeable batteries are recommended Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries Unloading the batteries while the recorder is in use may cause a malfunction such as corrupting the file etc If you take out the batteries while recording you will lose your currently recorded file because the file header will not be able to close If it takes longer than 15 minutes to replace the dead batteries or if you take the batteries in and out repeatedly at short intervals you may have to redo the battery and time settings In this case the Battery screen will appear For more details see Battery settings Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the recorder for an ex
86. nd alarm playback P 69 is set for the same time timer recording will have priority If the batteries run out while recording based on the timer setting the recorder will stop recording Check the battery power before starting the timer recording If the Time amp Date is not correct timer recording cannot be set at the specified time so make sure the Time amp Date is correct before setting timer recording If it is not correct reset Time amp Date P 23 The recorder will record in the built in memory Folder A when the microSD card is selected as the recording destination and the microSD card is not inserted during Timer Recording Menu setting method Alarm playback function Alarm The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre set time You can program up to three desired settings Preset 1 3 On Off Day Start Time Volume Alarm Sound and Playback File F2 button gt OK button 1 Select Alarm from the menu on the Play Menu For details on how to enter the menu settings see Menu setting method t P 48 2 Press the or button to select a preset number EJ Press the gt OK button poyjaw Gurjas nuay EN 69 Menu setting method 4 Press the or button to select Start Time setting the item to set 4 Press the BPI or F button to select Hour and Minute in the Start Time 2 Press
87. ne lithium or any other non rechargeable batteries e Batteries should never be exposed to flame heated short circuited or disassembled e Never heat or incinerate batteries e Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry pins fasteners etc e 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 e 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 e Do not connect the battery directly to a power outlet or a cigarette lighter of an automobile Safety precautions e Ifa battery fluid gets into your eyes flush your eyes immediately with clear cold running water and seek medical attention immediately A Warning e 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
88. ng applications You need to log on as an Administrator 1 Insert Olympus Sonority into the CD ROM drive The installation program will start automatically Once the program starts jump to step 4 If it does not follow the procedures in steps 2 and 3 2 Open contents in the CD ROM with Explorer 3 Double click Setup in the CD ROM 4 When the Olympus Sonority launch screen is displayed click the desired language to select it EJ When Olympus Sonority Setup is clicked the Installer Opening display will start up Follow the Installer Wizard instructions Olympus Sonority Olympus Sonorit L Thank you for purchasing our product You can install Olympus Sonority using this CD ROM version 1 1 Pg OIIE Sonority SWR cz Copyright 2009 2010 OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP All nighis heserven 6 Confirm your acceptance of 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 Registration of User Registration Information Please enter your name company name and serial number which is listed on the separate sheet Click Next after entering 8 Select Setup Type The installation destination can be changed Click Next if you do not want to change Select Custom if you want to change 9 Start Installation Click Install to start installing Do not car
89. nly the operation on the file that is being moved or copied is effective all other files will not be moved or copied e Files which are locked will remain so even after they are moved or copied e DRM files cannot be moved or copied e Files cannot be moved or copied directly under the Recorder folder poyjaw bunjjas nuay EN 65 Dividing files File Divide Files with large capacities and long recording times can be divided so that they are easier to manage and edit gt OK button Only MP3 files and PCM files recorded on this recorder can be divided 1 Stop playback at the divide position e While the recorder is during playback mode press and hold the gt I or K lt button to fast forward or rewind It is useful to set index marks on marking in advance at the divide position FJ Select File Divide from the menu on the File Menu For details on how to enter the menu settings see Menu setting method P 48 poyjaw buljjas nuay K MLe_S0015 0157025 nim A O04 SOm00s CF 0 c0 00 File devide Start Menu setting method 3 Press the button to select Start MLe_30015 0157025 nimm fl O04 SOm00s CF O O File devide Press the OK button Dividing will appear and file dividing will start File dividing is completed when File divide completed appears MLe_S0015 0157025 nimm fl O04 SOmM00s CF 0 2000 divine iM LIMIT MLe_30015 0157
90. nnot be recognized by this recorder are not included in the number of files Select a file for which you would like to verify information in advance before operating the menu EJ Rec Menu Select whether or not the built in center microphone is to be turned On or Off Central Mic ON Recording will be performed in 3 microphone mode Central Mic OFF Recording will be performed using only the built in stereo microphones Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs High Highest recording sensitivity suitable for recording at a distance or low volume such as conferences with a large number of people Middle Suitable for recording meetings and seminars with a small number of people Low Lowest recording sensitivity suitable for dictation When you would like to clearly record a speaker s voice set Mic Sense to Low and hold recorder s built in stereo microphone close to the speaker s mouth 5 10 cm when recording Rec Mode The recorder can record in the linear PCM format High resolution recording at a high sampling rate and high bit rate equivalent or superior to that of a music CD is possible Moreover it also supports the MP3 and WMA formats 1 Select the recording format PCM This is an uncompressed audio format which is used for music CDs and the like MP3 MPEG is the international standard established by a working group of the ISO International Organization
91. nserves memory by stopping recording during silent periods which helps the playback to be more efficient EJ Select On Off or Standby 2 Sets the VCVA function When On Off is selected On Enables the VCVA function Will start recording in VCVA mode Off Disables this function Will resume recording in normal mode When Standby is selected On With this setting the recording monitor earphone output is disabled during VCVA standby t P 33 which allows you to confirm VCVA activation status by the earphone output Off The audio signal is always output from the earphone jack Adjust the start stop actuation level 1 Press the REC button to start recording When the sound volume is lower than the preset threshold sound level recording automatically stops after 1 sec approximately and Standby flashes on the display The recording indicator light glows when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses Menu setting method FJ Press the BPI or 44 button to adjust the start stop actuation level The VCVA level can be set to any of 23 different values The higher the value the more sensitive the recorder will be to sounds At the highest value even the faintest sound will activate recording 20025 025 025 miim TEB EREE 1 08 05 a Level meter varies according to the sound volume being recorded b Start level moves to the right left according to the
92. ntry Stereo microphone ME51S The built in large diameter microphone enables sensitive stereo recording 2 channel microphone omni directional ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come in a set with a miniature tripod anda connection adapter These are highly sensitive omni directional microphones supported by plug in power which are well suited to recording musical performances Compact Gun Microphone unidirectional ME31 The directional microphones useful for recordings such as outdoor recording of wild birds singing The metal body provides a sturdiness to the high rigidity Compact zoom microphone unidirectional ME32 The microphone is integrated with a tripod making it suitable for when you wish to record from a distance such as from your table at a meeting or conference Highly sensitive noise cancellation monaural microphone unidirectional ME52W This microphone is used to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise Tie clip microphone omni directional ME15 Small concealing microphone with a tie clip Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded Ni MH rechargeable battery BR404 High efficiency rechargeable long life batteries USB connecting AC adapter A514 DC5V AC Adapter for USB connection Connecting cord KA333 Connec
93. older Selects the current folder AII Selects all files in the current memory Select the desired playback mode 1 Select Repeat or Random Repeat Sets to repeat playback mode Random Sets to random playback mode 2 Select On or Off On Sets the playback range to be played back repeatedly or randomly Off Disables this function In File mode when the recorder comes to the end of the last file in the folder End flashes for two seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start of the last file In Folder mode when the recorder comes to the end of the last file in the folder End flashes for two seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start of the first file in the folder In All mode after playing the last file in the folder the recorder will start playing from the first file in the next folder When it comes to the end of the last file in the recorder End flashes for two seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start of the first file in the recorder Menu setting method Skip Space This function enables you to skip forward or reverse skip rewind a file being played for a set period This function is convenient for quickly skipping to another playback position or repeatedly playing back short phrases 1 Select Forward Skip or Reverse Skip 2 Set the skip space When Forward Skip is selected File Skip 10sec Skip 30sec Skip
94. one to developing a compressed or closed in feel or to growing tired over extended listening On top of this listeners are less prone to developing an oppressed or closed in feel or to growing tired over extended listening Level adjustments of the EUPHONY setting can be set to four stages according to preference Power This mode focuses more on lower sound registers Wide This mode has an even more expansive feel Natural This mode achieves natural bandwidth correction and acoustical field expansion Off Disables this function Menu setting method When using the EUPHONY function the following functions are not available Slow Fast speed playback amp P 41 Noise Cancel Voice Filter Reverb P 59 When playing back using the built in speaker the EUPHONY function is disabled The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low and high frequency tones during normal fast or slow playback and enable clear audio playback On Enables the Voice Filter function Off Disables this function When using the Voice Filter function the following functions are not available Noise Cancel EUPHONY Reverb P 59 poyjaw Gunjas nuay EN 57 EN 58 poyjoul Huljjas nusw K Play Mode You can select the playback mode that fits your preference Select the desired playback range 1 Select Play Area FJ Select File Folder or AII File Selects the current file F
95. pective setting 0n Off setting 4 Press the or button to select between On and Off On Setting will be applied Off Setting will not be applied 2 Press the POK button to exit On Off selection 1 Press the or button to select from One Time Everyday and Every Week One Time Records only once at the specified time Everyday Records every day at the specified time Every Week Make a recording at a set time on a specified day of the week Select Every Week and press the OK button to move to the selection of Day Press the or button to select a day of the week 2 Press the OK button to exit Day selection poyjaw unjas nuay EN 67 poyjoul Huljjas nusw a EN 68 Time setting 4 Press the PP or kK button to select Hour and Minute in the Start Time and Hour and Minute in the Stop Time 2 Press the or button to set 3 Press the POK button to exit Time selection Rec Mode setting Regardless of the regular Rec Mode 1 P 51 timer recording will start in a set recording mode 4 Press the or button to select a recording mode 2 Press the POK button 3 Press the or button to select a recording rate 4 Press the POK button to exit Rec Mode selection Folder setting 4 Press the or button to select the destination to save to Memory 2 Press the POK button to move
96. requirement Batteries AAA battery LRO3 or Olympus Ni MH rechargeable battery External power supply USB connecting AC adapter A514 5 V External dimensions 112 mm x 39 8 mm x 15 9 mm without protrusions E Weight 90 g including batteries E Operating temperature 0 C 42 C 32 F 107 6 F suoijerypads EN 97 suoijeoypads S EN 98 Frequency response During recording mode Microphone jack Linear PCM format 96 kHz 24 bit 40 Hz to 44 kHz 88 2 kHz 24 bit 40 Hz to 42 kHz 48 kHz 16 bit 40 Hz to 23 kHz 40 Hz to 21 kHz 40 Hz to 21 kHz 44 1 kHz 16 bit 44 1 kHz mono MP3 format 320 kbps 40 Hz to 20 kHz 256 kbps 40 Hz to 20 kHz 128 kbps 40 Hz to 17 kHz mono 40 Hz to 13 kHz WMA format 128 kbps 40 Hz to 19 kHz 64 kbps 40 Hz to 16 kHz 32 kbps 40 Hz to 9 kHz mono 40 Hz to 3 kHz During recording mode Built in microphone 20 Hz to 20 kHz Central Mic ON 70 Hz to 20 kHz Central Mic OFF However when recording in the MP3 format or the WMA format the upper limit value of the frequency response depends on each recording mode During playback mode 20 Hz to 20 kHz Specifications Specifications Guide to battery life The following values are strictly references E Alkaline batteries Built in stereo microphone Earphone playback During recording mode During playback mode Oh 41h Recording mode Linear PCM format 44 1 kHz 16 bit 3 WMA format E
97. ry e Select the memory with an alarm day playback file using the or button Every Week Make a Alarm Playback and press the OK button The at a set time on a specified day of the recorder will move to the folder week settings with the file with alarm Select Every Week and press the gt OK playback button to move to the selection of Day Press the or button to select a day of the week EN Press the OK button to exit Day selection 70 e Select the folder using the or buttons and press the gt OK button to move to file selection Use the or button to select the file in the same way 2 Press the OK button to exit Playback File selection 6 Press or button to select Finish On OF Day Start Time Volume LIMIT EJ Press the gt OK button to complete the setting alarm Preset When setting to ON Preset 9 e Programmed settings will be applied and the display will return to the preset number selection menu e To set other preset numbers repeat the above mentioned procedure e When the BPI button is pressed in the Select in Advance Menu the settings selected can be confirmed 8 Press the F2 EXIT button to close the menu screen The will appear on the display Menu setting method EES If Everyday is selected the alarm will sound at the scheduled time every day unless alarm playback is canceled The alarm will sound for five minutes and then
98. ry out other operations before the installation is completed and the Complete display is displayed 10 Installation Complete When the installation is completed the completed Install Shield display will be displayed 1 Insert Olympus Sonority into the CD ROM drive Proceed to step 3 when the content of CD ROM is displayed and go to steps 2 and 3 when nothing is displayed 2 Open contents in the CD ROM with Finder 3 Double click Setup in the CD ROM 4 When the Olympus Sonority launch display is displayed click the desired language to select it 5 When Olympus Sonority Setup is clicked the installer opening display will start up Follow the Installer wizard instructions 6 Confirm your acceptance of 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 Using Olympus Sonority 7 Changing the Installation Destination The installation destination can be changed Click Next if you do not want to change Select Change Installation Destination if you want to change 8 me Installation When the installation is completed the completed Installer display will be displayed After starting up the Olympus Sonority the serial number entry dialog box will appear Enter the serial number which is listed on the separate sheet After entering click OK and the
99. s 46 4 Menu setting Menu setting method esssssssssesesssossssesssosossee 48 TET File Ment 50 E Rec MON eesesecsscsscsssssscsscsssssssssssssssssesssesssseseeees 50 Q Play Neti cciecacsicinsscin sos tgusndovtulaceaieendstectoon 57 LCD Sound Menu essssssssesssssessessessssssssssssssessen 60 E Device Menu 61 Rearranging files Replace s sssssssecssesssesseseees 63 Moving Copying files File Move Copy 64 Dividing files File Divide scsssscsssesseseseseees 66 Timer recording Timer Req c ssesssesssesseesseeseeees 67 Alarm playback function Alarm c ssssssessseeeses 69 Guidance Voice Guide ee eseeceseseeeeeeeeees 72 Changing the USB class USB Settings s0 73 Formatting the recorder Format ssscsssesseees 74 5 Using the recorder on your PC Operating environment cccccscscsssssereees 77 Using Olympus SOMOTItY ccscescescssssseerseeees 79 Functions available in the Olympus Sonority 79 Installing software esssesessseecssteccstecessecceeeeesnsecess 80 Uninstalling software csssecscsessecsseesseecssecssteess 82 Copying voice guide data eessseecsseccstecsneeesteens 83 Upgrade function sess asssesasostnasvestaisvandustasivecinesiteiveey 84 Using online EID ccanexiarimneicannnanwinenanwele 86 Connecting to your PC scccscscssccsssseesseees 87 Disconnecting from your PC csssssseccseeecs
100. s by connecting the audio input terminal microphone jack of other devices and the EAR jack of this recorder with the connecting cord KA333 optional To audio input terminal of other devices When you adjust the various sound quality settings related to playback on the recorder the audio output signal sent out from the EAR jack will change as well P 57 P 59 About playback Playback The recorder can play WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a file recorded with other machines you need to transfer copy it from a computer STOP W button button gt OK button 1 Select the file to be played back from the folder that contains it c P 29 FJ Press the gt OK button to start playback E3 will appear on the display EMSS U finial LETTERED 42 30 18 BE RU D a Recording media indicator File name Folder indicator 6 File length Elapsed playback time d Playback position bar indicator Level meter 3 Press the or button to adjust to a comfortable listening volume 20025 025 025 miim TEEB TTET D 0 00 06 Yo lume The volume can be adjusted within a range from 00 to 30 F Press the STOP M button at any po you want to stop playback L will appear on the display This will stop the file being played back midway When the resume function is activated the stopped location will be registered even if the pow
101. serve as the gt OK button on a list display List display The folders and files recorded in this recorder are displayed s j 4 pue siapjoy ay Hu1z2 1 S a EN 29 About recording Recording Before starting recording select a folder among I to fl These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording for example Folder EH might be used to store private information while Folder might be dedicated to holding business information This recorder is designed to be able to record cleanly and evenly even in recording conditions such as when the volume of the source sound changes significantly However even higher sound quality recordings can be achieved by adjusting the recording level manually 1 P 51 3 Press the REC button to start recording The recording indicator light grows and EJ will appear on the display REC button aa PP play Huipioay S STOP W button LETTERING 0 42 30 18 BE RU I im 1 Select the recording folder P 27 2 Press the REC button to prepare recording e The recording indicator light will flash Elapsed recording time Rec Mode cannot be changed in the recording standby mode or while recording Configure this while the EN 30 and ED will appear on the display Turn the microphone in the direction of the source to be recorded oes O25 wi fe 10H 20m5 S5 co ii 00 00
102. tch the USB ia connection setting to AC Adapter P 73 Before connecting the USB cable exit HOLD mode 8 P 21 F Press the gt OK button to start 1 Plug the recorder s USB cable charging into the AC adapter To the USB Press OK to connecting AC start charging adapter s A514 USB connector While Press OK to start charging is flashing press the OK button 5 Charging is completed when Battery Full is displayed 2 Plug the AC adapter into AC outlet Battery Ful To the AC outlet The recorder cannot be charged when EN the PC is not turned on It may not also be charged when the PC is in standby hibernate or sleep mode 18 Do not charge the recorder with the USB hub connected Insert the supplied rechargeable battery and set Battery to Ni MH If Battery is set to Alkaline you cannot recharge P 16 P 61 You cannot charge when E5l 1 or 2 blinks Charge the batteries at a temperature in the range of 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F 1 E When the surrounding temperature is low 2 M When the surrounding temperature is high When using time becomes notably short even after the batteries are fully charged replace them with new ones Be sure to push the USB connector all the way in Otherwise the recorder may not operate properly Be sure to use the included dedicated USB cable If any other company s cable is used it may lead to malfunc
103. tended period of time When replacing rechargeable batteries be sure to use Ni MH rechargeable batteries optional The use of other manufacturers products can damage the recorder and should be avoided Power supply Battery settings Select to match the battery you are using 1 Replace the batteries and turn on the recorder P 15 2 Press the or button to change the setting Battery type Alkaline Ni MH ff Select when using the Olympus Ni MH rechargeable batteries BR404 Alkaline Hm Select when using alkaline batteries EJ Press the gt OK button to complete the setting If the Hour indicator flashes in the display see Setting time and date Time amp Date P 22 Battery indicator The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries lose power m gt m gt When fmf appears on the display replace the batteries as soon as possible When the batteries are too weak t and Battery Low will appear on the display and the recorder will shut down Note e When playing a voice music file the recorder may be reset due to the reduction of the voltage output of the batteries depending on the volume level even if Eq is displayed in the battery indicator In this case lower the volume of the recorder Charging by connecting toa computer via USB You can charge the batteries by connecting to a PC s USB port When charging be sure to
104. ting cord which has stereo mini plugs 03 5 with resistance at both ends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to the microphone input jack when recording Converting plug adapters PA331 PA231 which convert to the monaural mini plug 93 5 or monaural mini plug 2 5 are also enclosed Exclusive remote control set RS3OW When the receiver is plugged into the REMOTE jack the recorder s recording and stop functions can be operated through the remote control The receiving position can be adjusted thereby allowing you to operate the recorder from various different angles Specifications E Recording format Linear PCM Pulse Code Modulation MP3 MPEG 1 Audio Layer3 WMA Windows Media Audio E Input level 70 dBv E Sampling frequency Linear PCM format 96 kHz 24 bit 96 kHz 88 2 kHz 24 bit 88 2 kHz 48 kHz 16 bit 48 kHz 44 1 kHz 16 bit 44 1 kHz 44 1 kHz mono 44 1 kHz MP3 format 320 kbps 44 1 kHz 256 kbps 44 1 kHz 128 kbps 44 1 kHz mono 44 1 kHz WMA format 128 kbps 44 1 kHz 64 kbps 44 1 kHz 32 kbps 22 kHz mono 8 kHz E Maximum working output 400 mW 8 O speaker E Maximum headphone output lt 150 mV according to EN 50332 2 E Recording medium Built in NAND FLASH memory 4 GB microSD card 512 MB to 32 GB Speaker Built in 20 mm round dynamic speaker MIC jack 3 5mm mini jack impedance 2 2 kQ EAR jack 3 5mm mini jack impedance 8 Q or more Input power
105. tion of the recorder Also never use this dedicated cable with any other company s products Selecting Composite in the USB connection settings will prevent the recorder to charge via USB Select Storage class in the USB connection settings if you would like to charge P 73 In case you would like to charge using the Composite setting select Optional in the USB connection settings then connect the USB cable to the recorder Selecting AC Adapter at the USB Connect display will enable you to charge 1 P 73 Power supply Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries Read the following descriptions carefully when you use the Ni MH rechargeable batteries Discharging The rechargeable batteries self discharge while this is not in use Be sure to charge them regularly before use Operating temperature The rechargeable batteries are chemical products The rechargeable batteries efficiency may fluctuate even when operating within the recommended temperature range This is an inherent nature of such products Recommended temperature range When operating appliance 0 C 42 C 32 F 107 6 F Charging 5 C 39 C 41 F 95 F Storage for a long period 20 C 30 C 4 F 86 F Using the rechargeable batteries outside the above temperature range may result in declining efficiency and shorter battery life In order to prevent battery leakage or rust remove the rechargeable b
106. to confirm the recording media as either Built in Memory or microSD Card so that there is no mistake P 61 If the REC button is pressed when a function other than the record function is specified Cannot record in this folder is displayed Select a folder from Folder A through Folder E and start recording again We recommend formatting the record media in the recorder before recording t P 74 Recording It is possible to record exceeding 2GB The recording will continue even if the volume of a single file exceeds 2 GB in the linear PCM format recording The file is saved every 2 GB in separate files It will be treated as multiple files when playing back When the recording exceeds 2 GB the number of files in the folder may exceed 200 files The 201st file and later will not be recognized by the recorder so check by connecting the recorder to a PC Huipioay i EN 31 Huipioay A EN 32 Settings relating to Recording Select whether or not the Mic Select built i h P 50 uilt in center microphone is to be turned On or Off Mic Sense ce P 50 Sets the recording sensitivity Rec Mode Sets the recording rate for P 51 each recording format You can configure whether Rec Level to adjust the recording level c P 51 automatically or to adjust it manually Zoom Mic Sets the directivity of the t P 52 built in stereo microphone This function can reduce Low
107. to the Folder setting 3 Press the or button to select the destination to save to Folder 4 Press the POK button to exit Folder setting selection Mic Sense setting Regardless of the recorder s microphone sensitivity setting P 50 timer recording will start at a set microphone sensitivity 1 Press the or button to select from High Middle and Low 2 Press the POK button to exit Mic Sense selection Menu setting method 6 Press or button to select Finish OnOff Day Time Rec Mode iM T LIMIT EJ Press the gt OK button to complete the setting When setting to ON Preset 3 e Programmed settings will be applied and the display will return to the preset number selection menu e To set other preset numbers repeat the above mentioned procedure e When the BF l button is pressed in the Select in Advance Menu the settings selected can be confirmed 8 Press the F2 EXIT button to close the menu screen e The 1 will appear on the display Notes e Ifthe recorder is in use at the preset start time the timer recording will start directly after stopping the recorder e Even if the power is turned off or the recorder is put on Hold timer recording will start at a specified time e If three timer recordings have the same starting times Preset 1 has the highest priority and Preset 3 has the lowest e Ifthe starting time for timer recording a
108. ton to select the file When you select Selected files 4 Press the or button to select the file you want to move or copy 2 Press the POK button to check the file s selected LS_30001 MP 3 LS_s0002MP3 LS_30003 MP 3 LS_S0005 MP 3 LIMIT 3 Repeat steps Q and until all the files you want to move copy are selected then press the F2 GO button When you select All files When all files are selected all the files in the folder will be automatically selected and the recorder will move to the Folder to move screen EJ Press the PPI Kd or button to select the folder you want to move or copy the file to ni fin Folder to move Recorder Menu setting method 8 Press the F2 GO button Recorder Hoving als LIMIT Recorder file move completed microbi LIMIT e File move or file copy will start if Moving or Copying appears on the display During the process the progress status will be shown in percentage The process is completed when File move completed or File copy completed is displayed Notes e The recorder cannot copy when the memory capacity is not sufficient e The recorder cannot move or copy when the number of files exceeds 200 e Donot remove the batteries during moving or copying This may damage the data e A file cannot be moved or copied to the same folder e When the operation is canceled during moving or copying o
109. ure in English and other languages gives audio notification of operating conditions This allows you to easily operate various functions with the support of the voice guidance P 72 You may assign your own names to folders P 61 Timer Recording P 67 and Alarm playback P 69 enable automatic recording and playback ata set time A convenient intro play feature has been included for when searching for a file that you want to listen to P 60 Comes with Olympus Sonority software for Windows and Macintosh P 77 Ifyou transfer voice files recorded with the recorder to a PC you can easily playback organize and edit the files You can perform waveform editing file joining and file splitting Main features The Olympus Sonority can be upgraded toa Olympus Sonority Plus which is equipped witha enhanced functionality Optional P 84 In addition to the Olympus Sonority functions editing of MP3 files and creation of music CDs can be performed This recorder is compatible with USB 2 0 enabling fast data transfer toa computer It has a USB charging function P 17 It has a backlight full dot display LCD panel sainj eaj urew Checking the contents of the box The following items are included with the recorder If anything is missing or damaged contact the dealer from whom you purchased the recorder USB cable Strap e Ni MH Rechargeable
110. ust the voice sync level 1 Press the REC button to start recording To use voice sync recording set V Sync Rec to On and specify a detection time F Press the BPI or 44 button to adjust the voice sync level e The voice sync level can be set to any of 23 different values The higher the value the more sensitive the recorder will be to sounds At the highest value even the faintest sound will activate recording Menu setting method 20025 025 025 sill TEEB 1OH22m 235 on O00 3 i a Voice sync level moves to the right left according to the set level H Press the REC button again The recorder will go into standby Standby will flash on the display and the recording indicator light will flash When the input is at or above the voice sync level recording will start automatically 4 Voice sync recording stops automatically e f sound at a volume below the voice sync level continues for the specified time voice sync recording will end automatically and the recorder will return to the standby mode of Step 3 Every time the recorder enters standby mode the file will be closed and recording will continue ina different file To stop the recorder during voice sync recording press the STOP W button When using the V Sync Rec function the following functions are not available VCVA P 53 Pre Recording P 56 See Timer recording Timer Rec amp P 67 You can s
111. ve the recorder in the places listed below no matte if in use or storage Places where temperatures and or humidity 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 Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the unit e When attaching this recorder toa tripod be sure to rotate only the screw of the tripod in the tripod socket of this recorder Never rotate the recorder Warning regarding data loss Recorded content in memory may b
112. which the recorder can playback are given below File format eee Bit rate requency 44 1 kHz 48 kHz 16 bit or WAV format 882 kHz 96kHz 24bit MPEG1 Layers 32 kHz 44 1 kHz From 8 kbps MP3 format 48 kHz up to 320 MPEG2 Layers khis 16 kHz 22 05 kHz P 24 kHz 8 kHz 11 kHz i i From 5 kbps WMA format 16 KHz 22kHz 5320 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz kbps Variable bitrate MP3 files in which conversion bitrates can vary may not be played back properly For WAV files this recorder can only play back those in the linear PCM format WAV files other than these cannot be played back Even if the file format is compatible for playback on this recorder the recorder does not support every encoder Changing the playback speed Change the speed according to need such as listening to meeting content at a fast speed or reviewing spots that you couldn t catch in a language lesson at a slow speed The tone will be automatically adjusted digitally without changing the voice so it sounds natural gt OK button 1 While the recorder is during playback mode press the gt OK button ats 30025 o25 025 sill Corsica Ea 3 O 1ce5 St Bley i St Bley 2 Press the or button to select playback speed MLS 30025 025 025 ni m CE OOH ZSM5e5 C3 O 12 05 P O60 Play T LIMIT INDEX Playback Ej Press the gt OK button Ti 30025 025 025 ni MF3ifH ETES O l

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