Olympus DM-720 Quick Reference Guide

DM-720 Overview

This guide provides essential instructions for operating the Olympus DM-720 digital voice recorder.

The DM-720 features a compact design with various buttons for control:

• Power Switch: Located on the side to turn the device on/off.
• F1, F2 Buttons: Programmable function buttons.
• USB Extension: Retractable USB connector for PC connection.
• Stop Button: Stops recording or playback.
• Volume Up / +: Increases playback volume.
• RWD Button: Rewinds the recording.
• Erase Button: Deletes selected files.
• Menu Button: Accesses the device's menu.
• Record Button: Starts recording.
• FFW Button: Fast-forwards the recording.
• PLAY / OK Button: Starts playback or confirms selections.
• Volume Down / -: Decreases playback volume.
• List Button: Displays the list of recordings.

To turn on the DM-720: Slide the Power button to the 'on' position and release.

To turn off the DM-720: Slide and hold the Power button in the 'off' position until the recorder powers off.

How to Set the Date and Time

1. Press the Menu button.
2. Navigate to the 'Device Menu' using the + or - buttons.
3. Press the ►►| button to access the settings.
4. Navigate to 'Time & Date' using the + or - buttons, then press the OK button.
5. Set the hour using the + or - buttons, then press the OK button to move to minutes.
6. Set the minutes using the + or - buttons. Repeat this process for the date.
7. Press the OK button to apply the settings.

How to Record

1. Press the orange Record Button to start recording.
2. Press the orange Record Button again to pause the recording.
3. Press the Stop Button to stop the recording.

How to Delete Files

1. Press the ◄◄ or ►►| button to select the file to be deleted, then press the Erase button.
2. Select 'All files in folder' or 'One file' using the + or - buttons, then press the OK button.
3. Select 'Start' and press the OK button to finish deleting the file(s).

How to Transfer Files to the PC

1. Connect the DM-720 to a compatible computer using the retractable USB connector.
2. Open Windows Explorer and browse to the DM-720.
3. Open the folder containing the desired file.
4. Copy the file from the recorder and paste it to your computer.

How to Change Playback Speed

1. While a file is playing, press the PLAY / OK button. An option to adjust playback speed will appear.
2. Use the + or - buttons to increase or decrease the playback speed.

How to Change the Volume

1. Use the + or - buttons to increase or decrease the playback volume. This can be done during playback or when the file is stopped.

How to Switch between Folders

1. From the Home screen, select 'Recorder' and press OK.
2. Use the + or - buttons to navigate between folders and press OK to open one.
3. From a folder screen, press the F2 button to toggle between folders A through E.

How to Activate Voice Guide

1. Press the Menu button.
2. Navigate to the 'LCD/Sound Menu' using the + or - buttons.
3. Press the ►►| button to access the settings.
4. Navigate to the 'Voice Guidance' setting using the + or - buttons, then press the OK button.
5. With 'On/Off' highlighted, press the OK button.
6. Press the + button to highlight 'On', then press the OK button.