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The Olympus DP-201 is a "microcassette successor," featuring the simple design and operation of analog recorders with the memory, recording quality, battery life and storage capacity of a digital device. Many people are still using microcassette recorders for their personal and professional needs because they are familiar with their functionality The DP-201 brings analog users to the digital realm with minimal change in appearance and function. It gives them the best of both worlds. The Olympus DP-201 takes on a large increase in both recording time and battery life. With over 200 hours of recording time on 2GB of internal memory, users will have the ability to record everything they need with no fear of running out of space. The battery life is also increased to host a powerful 80 hours on two AAA batteries. The Calendar Search feature makes it simpler to find audio files by organizing them according to recording date.

Individuals looking for simplicity will be pleased with the look, feel and function of the DP-201. About the size of a deck of cards, the DP-201 fits neatly in the palm of your hand. The size of the LCD screen is impressive at 1.7 inches, and features a large, easy-to-read font. Generously sized and easy to reach, the Play, Stop and Record buttons are located directly below the LCD screen. Each function button is color-coordinated to further enhance ease of use. The Rewind and Fast-Forward buttons allow for fast and slow playback to help easily find specific segments in audio files. A large front speaker is prominently positioned at the bottom of the device making it very easy to listen to files. A volume control wheel is located on top of the recorder and the Erase button is positioned off to the side to prevent data loss error during handling.

Olympus DP-201 Key Features

Supplied Accessories:

• Two AAA Batteries
• Instruction Manual
• Warranty Card

2 GB of Built-in Flash Memory

Choose between two recording modes and enjoy up to 202 hours of recording time in SP mode. Capture those great, creative ideas at meetings and lectures. Keep your personal and professional To Do lists at your fingertips.

Two Recording Modes Including High Quality (HQ) Recording Mode

Want to make sure that every word is crystal clear on your voice recording? The Olympus DP-201 voice recorder features an enhanced sound quality in High Quality (HQ) recording mode. Designed with two recording modes that enable recording times of various lengths, users can capture superior sound through the HQ mode or use the SP mode for extended recording.

Long Battery Life With Two AAA Alkaline Batteries

Records for up to 80 hours in SP mode before you have to replace or recharge batteries.

Large 1.7-inch Full Dot Matrix LCD Screen

Large easy-to-read LCD screen with large font size for easy, quick viewing of file information, recording status and battery life.

Slow and Fast Playback

Users of the Olympus DP-201 digital recorder will appreciate the control provided by the different playback settings. After capture, the slow playback option allows recordings to be listened to efficiently with playback that is 50 percent slower than real time, and fast playback is 50 percent faster than real time. With slow playback users will be less likely to be required to rewind to hear what was said, and with fast playback they can skip ahead to the essential sections -- a real benefit for transcribing dictation.

Calendar Search

The DP-201 gives users the ability to organize recordings by date and time, and easily search for past recordings. The Calendar Search Function allows you to search for files -- by file name or date -- and play them back with ease.

Noise Cancellation

Dampen or minimize unwanted background sounds so you record a clean, high-quality audio file.

Microphone Sense Setting

The Microphone Sense Setting can be adjusted easily with the side button and set at High or Low. This feature adjusts the microphones to pick up faint sounds easier, or soften loud sounds, to allow for the best audio recording depending on conditions.

Large Buttons, Easy Access Controls and Navigation

The large Play, Stop and Record buttons on the DP-201 make easy to capture and play back the audio you want.

Ultra-Lightweight

Goes with you everywhere. Fits comfortably in your pocket. Looks and feels great in the palm of your hand.

External EAR Jack

For private review of recording.

Olympus DP-201 Specifications

Recording Media

Built-in 2 GB Flash Memory

Recording Times (Approximate)

HQ Mode: Approximately 99 hours
SP Mode: Approximately 202 hours

PC Interface

No

Folders / Messages

Files are organized by date of recording, 99 messages per date

Overall Frequency Response

HQ Mode: 70 ~ 7900 Hz
SP Mode: 70 ~ 4700 Hz

Voice Activation

No

Practical Maximum Output

200 mW

Speaker

Built-in 36mm diameter dynamic internal speaker

Microphone Jack

No

Earphone Jack

Yes, 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 ohms (mono)

Power Supply

Batteries: Two AAA alkaline (included) or Two AAA Ni-MH (optional)

External Power Supply

N/A

Battery Life

Approx. 80 hours using alkaline batteries (SP mode)

Dimensions (H x W x D)

3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7" (95 x 50 x 18.2 mm)

Weight

2.8 oz. (78g) (including batteries)

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