Olympus DM-901 User Manual

DIGITAL VOICE RECORDERUSER MANUALThank you for purchasing an Olympus digital voice recorder.Please read these instructions for information about using

1Setup10ENSetupAfter unpacking the voice recorder, follow the steps below to have it ready for use.Step 13 Insert the batteryStep 23Charge the recorde

7Functions available in Olympus Sonority100ENOlympus Sonority provides various functions that can be used to manage and edit files. For information on

7Functions available in Olympus Sonority101ENFunctions available in Olympus SonorityCombining filesYou can specify multiple voice files and combine th

7Installing software102ENBefore you connect the recorder to your PC and use it, you must first install the “Olympus Sonority” software from the includ

7Installing software103ENInstalling softwareMacintosh 1 Insert “Olympus Sonority” into the CD-ROM drive.• Proceed to step 3 if the content of CD-ROM

7Uninstalling software104ENTo uninstall any of the software component of the “Olympus Sonority” software installed on your PC, follow the steps below.

7Using online help105ENTo open Online Help, you have the following options.• With Olympus Sonority running, from the [Help] menu, select [Olympus Son

7Upgrade function106ENBy upgrading Olympus Sonority to the optional Plus version, you can use more advanced functions. Also, with Olympus Sonority Plu

7Upgrade function107ENUpgrade functionFunctions available in Olympus Sonority PlusIn addition to the functions available with Olympus Sonority, Olympu

7Loading a  le to a PC108ENThe five folders for voice recording are displayed as [FOLDER_A], [FOLDER_B], [FOLDER_C], [FOLDER_D], [FOLDER_E] respecti

7Usage as external memory of the PC109ENConnecting the voice recorder to a PC lets you transfer voice recorder data to save in the PC, and vice-versa.

1Setup11ENSetup Inserting the batteryBefore using the voice recorder, remove the battery from the bag and insert it in the battery compartment. 1 To

8110ENAlarm message listAlarm message listMessage Meaning Action required Battery lowThe remaining battery power is low.Charge the battery (☞P.12, P.

111EN8Alarm message listAlarm message listMessage Meaning Action required Format error A formatting problem occurred.Format the memory again (☞P.88).

8112ENTroubleshooting Problem Possible cause SolutionThe display is blank.The battery is not inserted properly.Check the orientation of the battery (☞

113EN8Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause SolutionAn audio file is not recorded in stereo.The connected external microphone is a mo

8114ENTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause SolutionUnable to hear any sound from the earphone through the recording monitor[Off] has

115EN8Recorder care s ExteriorWipe gently with a soft cloth. If the recorder is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe th

8116ENAccessories (optional)Accessories for Olympus voice recorders can be purchased directly from the Online Shop on the Olympus website. Availabilit

117EN8Accessories (optional)Accessories (optional)KA333 connecting cordA resistive connection cord with stereo mini-plugs (3.5 mm diameter) on both en

8118ENCopyright and trademark information• The information in this document is subject to change in future without prior notice. Contact Olympus Cust

119EN8Copyright and trademark informationCopyright and trademark information• IOS is a trademark or registered trademark of Cisco in the USA or other

1Setup12ENSetup Charging the battery by connecting to an AC adapter with a USB connection (model A514)The battery can be recharged by connecting the r

8120ENCopyright and trademark informationCopyright and trademark informationThe software in this product includes third party software. Any third part

121EN8Safety precautionsBefore using the voice recorder, read this manual to ensure correct and safe operation. After reading this manual, be sure to

8122ENSafety precautionsSafety precautions s If the voice recorder is dropped in water or, if water, metal or combustible foreign matter gets inside:1

123EN8Safety precautionsSafety precautions s Do not connect the battery directly to a power outlet or car cigarette lighter. s Do not use or leave the

8124ENSafety precautionsSafety precautionsf CAUTION s Do not throw the battery around, or subject it to strong shocks. s Always charge the rechargeabl

125EN8Safety precautionsSafety precautions2 Immediately disconnect the power supply plug from the power outlet, and;3 Call your dealer or local Olympu

8126ENSafety precautions/Speci cationsSafety precautionsGeneral items 4 Recording formatsLinear PCM (pulse-code modulation) formatMP3 (MPEG-1 Audio L

127EN8Speci cationsSpecifications 4 Wireless standardsComplies with IEEE802.11b/gSupports IEEE802.11n* technology* Only the 2.4 GHz band• The commun

8128ENSpeci cationsSpecifications Battery lifeThe figures below are guideline values. 4 When recording with built-in stereo microphone (using intern

129EN8Speci cationsSpecificationsRecording timeThe figures below are guideline values. 4 Linear PCM formatRecording mediaRecording mode48.0 kHz/16 bi

1Setup13ENSetupCharging the battery by connecting to an AC adapter with a USB connection (model A514) 5 Press the `OK button to start charging. 6 Cha

8130ENSpeci cationsSpecifications NOTE• Actual available recording times may be shorter than the figures shown here when making short recordings rep

FCC Notice● This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The

For customers in North America 4 For customers in USADeclaration of ConformityModel Number: DM-901Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDERResponsible Party:

EN-BD3894-01 AP1310OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.2951 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-8507, Japan.OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.3500 Corporate Parkway, P

1Setup14ENSetupCharging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connector 4 Press the 2 or 3 button to select [PC]. 5 Press the `OK button to star

1Setup15ENSetup Turn the power ON 1 While the voice recorder is turned off, slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow.POWER/HOLD swit

116ENSetup/BatteriesSetupRechargeable batteriesRead the information below carefully when using a lithium-ion rechargeable battery (Li-50B). 4 Dischar

1Batteries17ENBatteries• Always dispose rechargeable batteries in the legally prescribed manner. Before disposing rechargeable batteries that are not

1Inserting/removing an SD card18ENThe voice recorder has its own internal memory, and also supports standard SD cards (SD, SDHC, and SDXC) sold separa

1Inserting/removing an SD card19ENInserting/removing an SD cardInserting an SD card NOTE• The voice recorder may not be able to recognize an SD card

2ENNames of parts ... 4Recorder ...

1Inserting/removing an SD card20ENInserting/removing an SD cardRemoving an SD card NOTE• SD cards may pop out forcefully on removal if you flick or r

1Preventing accidental operation21ENSetting the voice recorder to HOLD mode maintains the current operation and disables button operations. HOLD mode

1Turning the power OFF22EN Turning the power OFFExisting data, mode settings and the clock setting are saved when the power is turned OFF. 1 Slide th

1[Home] screen operations23ENSelecting the modeThe [Home] screen is displayed when the recorder power is turned ON. The [Home] screen is how you acces

1[Home] screen operations24EN[Home] screen operationsSelecting the modeWhen [Music] is selected:The mode changes to [Music] mode. In this mode you can

1Folders 25ENYou can record data to the internal memory or SD card. Regardless of the recording media selected, voice files, music files and content f

1Folders 26ENFolders Folders for Podcast playbackThe [Podcast] folder is provided to store files distributed by podcasts. You can listen to programs

1Selecting folders and  les27ENYou can select a different folder while the voice recorder is in stop mode or playing a file. See “Folders” (☞P.25) f

2Recording28EN RecordingThe voice recorder has five folders ([&] to [*]) in which recorded files can be saved. These folders provide a handy way t

2Recording29ENRecordingSound files recorded with the voice recorder are automatically given a file name in the format below. 131001_ 0001 .WMA1231 D

3EN Table of contentsPlayback menu [Play Menu]...62Skipping non-voice portions during playback

2Recording30ENRecordingRecording linear PCM format data over 2 GBWhen recording a linear PCM format file, recording will continue even after the file

2Recording31ENRecordingMonitoring while recordingYou can monitor the recording as you are making it by listening on the earphone plugged into the voic

2Recording with an external microphone32EN Recording with an external microphoneYou can record audio input using an external microphone or other devic

2Recording from another connected device33EN Recording audio from another device with this recorderAudio can be recorded when you have connected the a

2Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene]34EN Changing the recording sceneThe voice recorder has preregistered templates of optimum settings tailored

2Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene]35ENChanging the recording scene [Rec Scene]Preregistered [Rec Scene] settings[Lecture]:[Rec Level][High][Rec

3Playback36EN PlaybackIn addition to files recorded by the voice recorder, you can also play files in WAV, MP3 and WMA format transferred from a PC.Ba

3Playback37ENPlaybackPlayback settingsYou can select various file playback methods tailored to different applications and tastes.[Voice Playback]*(☞ P

3Playback38ENPlayback Fast-forwardingFast-forwarding while the voice recorder is in stop mode 1 While the voice recorder is in stop mode, press and h

3Playback39ENPlaybackSkipping to the beginning of a fileSkipping to the beginning of the next file 1 Press the 9 button while the voice recorder is

Names of parts4ENRecorder12390!@#%^$qw=uryte46578&*)-(1 Built-in stereo microphone (L)2 MIC (microphone) jack3 Built-in stereo microphone (R)4

3Playback40ENPlayback Changing the playback speedYou can change the playback speed. Changing the playback speed is handy for speeding up conference pr

3Playback41ENPlaybackABC repeat playbackThe voice recorder has a function that lets you repeat the playback of a portion (segment) of the file being p

3Playback42ENPlaybackABC repeat playback• If playback reaches the end of the file when the [B] indicator is blinking, the end of the file is treated

3Playback43ENPlaybackABC repeat playback• Segment B-C is determined and ABC repeat playback starts. TIP• As necessary, repeat Steps 4 and 5 to chang

3Index marks/temp marks44ENWriting an index mark or temp mark in a file enables you to quickly access desired position in the file with the same opera

3Calendar Search function45EN Using the Calendar Search function to search for a fileYou can search for voice files by specifying a recording date. If

3Erasing  les/folders46ENThis section describes how to erase a single unneeded file from a folder, erase all the files in the current folder at once,

3Erasing  les/folders47ENErasing files/foldersErasing a folder 1 Select the folder you want to erase (☞ P.27). 2 In the folder display screen, pres

3Erasing  les/folders48ENErasing files/foldersPartially erasing files 3 Press the ERASE button again at the position where you wish to end partial er

4Displaying the schedule screen49EN Displaying the schedule screen Operating the schedule screenThis recorder has a voice memo function that allows yo

Names of parts5ENNames of partsDisplay 4 [Home] screen46752131 [Music] mode (☞ P.36)2 [Podcast] mode (☞ P.36)3 [Scheduler] mode (☞ P.49)4 Cursor5 [Men

4Registering a voice memo50EN Recording a voice memo on a specified dateYou can record a voice memo that is a maximum of one minute long. Up to 99 v

4Listening to a voice memo51EN Playing back a registered voice memoYou can play back a registered voice memo. 1 Press the HOME button to display the

4Playing voice as an alarm52EN Setting the date and time to play back the voice memoYou can use the alarm function to play back a registered voice me

4Playing voice as an alarm53ENPlaying voice as an alarm Setting the date and time to play back the voice memo 4 Press the F3 (GO) button to complete

4Erasing a voice memo54EN Erasing a voice memoYou can erase voice memos. You can erase voice memos one at a time or collectively. 1 Select the voice m

5Setting menu items55EN Setting menu itemsBasic operationMenu items are arranged by tabs, letting you quickly set desired items by selecting a tab and

5Setting menu items56ENSetting menu itemsBasic operation 4 Press the `OK button. • The setting of the selected item is displayed.• You can also use

5Setting menu items57ENSetting menu itemsBasic operation 4 Menu items that can be set during recording;• Rec Level• Zoom Mic• Low Cut Filter• Fold

5Recording menu [Rec Menu]58EN Selecting the recording sensitivity [Rec Level]You can change the recording level (sensitivity) as needed for your reco

5Recording menu [Rec Menu]59ENRecording menu [Rec Menu] Setting the recording mode [RecMode]You can prioritize sound quality or recording time. Selec

Names of parts6ENNames of partsDisplay 4 [Recorder] mode1234650879701234 65&*()0!@#%$^9123465File displayFile list displayFolder list display1 Rec

5Recording menu [Rec Menu]60ENRecording menu [Rec Menu]Zoom mic functionHigh directivityLow directivityNarrow sound pickup rangeBroad sound pickup ran

5Recording menu [Rec Menu]61ENRecording menu [Rec Menu] Changing the folder name [FolderName]You can change the name [Folder A] to [Folder E] for voi

5Playback menu [Play Menu]62EN Skipping non-voice portions during playback [Voice Playback]The [Voice Playback] function lets you only play the speak

5Playback menu [Play Menu]63ENPlayback menu [Play Menu] Selecting playback modes [Play Mode]Select the playback mode according to your preference. 1 P

5Playback menu [Play Menu]64ENPlayback menu [Play Menu] Setting a skip space [Skip Space]This function skips (forward) or reverse skips (rewinds) the

5Playback menu [Play Menu]65ENPlayback menu [Play Menu] Increasing efficiency for voice transcription [Transcription Mode]Changes the operations assig

5File menu [File Menu]66ENFile menu [File Menu]Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken-word content [Voice Detect]The function extracts th

5File menu [File Menu]67ENFile menu [File Menu]Dividing files [File Divide]Large files or files with long recording times can be divided for easier ma

5File menu [File Menu]68ENFile menu [File Menu] Erasing the content folder [Erase app data]Use the smartphone application (☞ P.93) to delete the conte

5LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu]69EN Setting the backlight [Backlight]The display backlights are switched on for a preset amount of time when a button

Names of parts7ENNames of partsDisplay 4 [Music] mode087123465970123465&*()0!@#%$^9123465Folder list display File list display File display1 Recor

5LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu]70ENLCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu] Changing the display language [Language]You can select the language used in the vo

5Device menu [Device Menu]71ENDevice menu [Device Menu] Selecting the recording media [Memory Select]When there is an SD card in the voice recorder, y

5Device menu [Device Menu]72ENDevice menu [Device Menu] TIP• When setting hours and minutes, each time the F3 button is pressed, the display changes

5Device menu [Device Menu]73ENDevice menu [Device Menu]Play Menu: Voice Playback: Off Noise Cancel: Off Voice Balancer: Off Play Mode: Playback r

5Device menu [Device Menu]74ENDevice menu [Device Menu] Confirming the voice recorder information [System Info.]You can display voice recorder informa

5Device menu [Device Menu]75ENDevice menu [Device Menu]When [Change password] is selected:1 Press the 2 or 3 button to select [Start].2 Press the `O

5Setting timer recording [Timer Rec]76EN Setting timer recording [Timer Rec]Recording starts automatically when the set time arrives. Timer recording

5Setting timer recording [Timer Rec]77ENSetting timer recording [Timer Rec]Setting timer recording [Timer Rec]Set the timer recording date:1 Press the

5Setting timer recording [Timer Rec]78ENSetting timer recording [Timer Rec]Setting timer recording [Timer Rec]Turning preset recording On/Off 1 While

5Extracting the speaking portions of  les of spoken-word content [Voice Detect]79EN Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken-word content

Names of parts8ENNames of partsDisplay 4 [Podcast] mode$%^&*890@!#71234651 Recording media (☞ P.71)[ ]: Internal memory[]: SD card2 Speaker (☞ P.7

5Extracting the speaking portions of  les of spoken-word content [Voice Detect]80ENExtracting the speaking portions of files of spoken-word content [

5Moving/copying  les [Move/Copy]81EN Moving/copying files [Move/Copy]Files saved in the internal memory or on an SD card can be moved or copied withi

5Moving/copying  les [Move/Copy]82ENMoving/copying files [Move/Copy]Moving/copying files [Move/Copy] 8 Press the 2 or 3 button to select the number o

5Moving/copying  les [Move/Copy]83ENMoving/copying files [Move/Copy]Moving/copying files [Move/Copy] 10 Press the 2, 3, 9 or 0 button to select the d

5Dividing  les [File Divide]84EN Dividing files [File Divide]Large files or files with long recording times can be divided for easier management and

5Dividing  les [File Divide]85ENDividing files [File Divide]Dividing files [File Divide] TIP• The file names after division become “File name_1” fo

5Setting the voice guidance [Voice Guide]86EN Setting the voice guidance [Voice Guide]This feature gives voice announcements of recorder operating con

5Setting the voice guidance [Voice Guide]87ENSetting the voice guidance [Voice Guide]Setting the voice guidance [Voice Guide]When [Speed] is selected:

5Formatting a recording media [Format]88EN Formatting a recording media [Format]Formatting a recording media erases all existing files saved on it. Be

5Formatting a recording media [Format]89ENFormatting a recording media [Format]Formatting a recording media [Format] NOTE• Never format the voice rec

Names of parts9ENNames of partsDisplay 4 [Scheduler] mode@#$89!071234 65Calendar Screen1 Recording media (☞ P.71)[ ]: Internal memory[]: SD card2 Spea

6Before using the Wi-Fi function90ENBefore using the Wi-Fi functionThe voice recorder is equipped with a Wi-Fi function. Wi-Fi devices are certified b

6Before using the Wi-Fi function91ENBefore using the Wi-Fi function NOTE• The Wi-Fi function of the voice recorder is designed to be used in the foll

6Before using the Wi-Fi function92ENBefore using the Wi-Fi functionNotes on security when using Wi-Fi products• With a Wi-Fi connection, information

6Before using the Wi-Fi function93ENBefore using the Wi-Fi function About OLYMPUS Audio ControllerThe OLYMPUS Audio Controller application for smartph

6Before using the Wi-Fi function94ENBefore using the Wi-Fi function TIP• The created content file is transferred to the voice recorder in one folder

7PC operating environment95ENConnecting the voice recorder to a PC lets you:• You can use Olympus Sonority to transfer voice files recorded by the vo

7PC operating environment96ENPC operating environmentMacintoshOS (Operating system): MacOS-X 10.5 -10.9CPU: PowerPC® G5 or Intel multi-core processor

7PC connection/disconnection97EN Connecting the voice recorder to a PC 1 Start the PC. 2 Connect the USB connection cable to the USB port on the P

7PC connection/disconnection98ENPC connection/disconnectionConnecting the voice recorder to a PC NOTE• The voice recorder must not be in HOLD mode.•

7PC connection/disconnection99ENPC connection/disconnection Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PCMacintosh 1 Drag-and-drop the removable disk ic