Olympus V414111SE020 User Manual
DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
Getting started
Recording
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USER MANUAL
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 recording, we recommend that you test the record
function and volume before use.
Playback
Menu
Use with a PC
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Table of contents
Names of parts ...............................................................4
Recorder .................................................................................... 4
Display ....................................................................................... 5
1 Getting started
Setup .............................................................................8
Inserting the battery ................................................................. 9
Turning the power ON ..............................................................10
Selecting the battery setting ................................................... 10
Setting the time/date .............................................................. 11
Setting the voice guidance ...................................................... 11
Charging the battery ....................................................12
Charging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connector ......12
Charging the battery by connecting to an AC adapter
with a USB connection (model A514; optional) ................... 13
Batteries ......................................................................15
Inserting/removing a microSD card ................................17
Inserting a microSD card .......................................................... 17
Removing a microSD card ........................................................18
Preventing accidental operation ....................................19
Setting HOLD mode ................................................................. 19
Releasing HOLD mode ............................................................. 19
Turning the power OFF ..................................................20
[Home] screen operations..............................................21
Selecting the mode ................................................................. 21
Selecting folders and files .............................................22
Atta ching t he stan d clip (CL4) ..................................... 24
2 Recording
Recording.....................................................................25
Basic recording procedure ........................................................25
Pausing/resuming recording....................................................27
Quickly checking a recording ................................................... 27
Monitoring while recording .....................................................28
Selecting the automatic recording setting [Rec Scene] ....29
Changing the recording scene .................................................29
Recording with an external microphone .........................32
Recording from another connected device ......................33
Recording audio from another device with this recorder .........33
Recording audio from this recorder with another device .........33
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3 Playback
Playback ......................................................................34
Basic playback procedure .........................................................34
Fast-forwarding .......................................................................35
Rewinding ............................................................................... 35
Skipping to the beginning of a file .......................................... 36
Playback through the earphones ............................................. 37
Selecting the automatic playback operation [Play Scene] .....39
Changing the playback speed ........................................41
ABC repeat playback .....................................................42
Index marks/temp marks ..............................................45
Writing an index mark/temp mark ..........................................45
Erasing an index mark/temp mark .......................................... 45
Calendar Search function ..............................................46
Erasing files/folders ......................................................47
Erasing files ............................................................................. 47
Erasing a folder ........................................................................ 48
4 Menu
Setting menu items ......................................................49
Basic operation ........................................................................ 49
File menu [File Menu] ...................................................52
Extracting the speaking portions of files
of spoken-word content [Voice Detect] ...............................52
Preventing accidental file erasure [File Lock] ...........................52
Sorting files [Sort by]............................................................... 52
Moving/copying files [Move/Copy] ..........................................53
Dividing files [File Divide] ........................................................ 53
Partially erasing files [Partial Erase] ........................................ 53
Displaying file or folder information [Property] ...................... 53
Recording menu [Rec Menu] ..........................................54
Selecting the recording level [Rec Level] .................................54
Setting the recording mode [Rec Mode] .................................. 55
Selecting microphone directivity [Zoom Mic] .......................... 55
Reducing noise during recording [Low Cut Filter] ....................56
Selecting the three microphones system [Mic Select] .............. 56
Voice-activated recording function [VCVA] ..............................57
Voice sync recording function [V-Sync. Rec] .............................58
Setting timer recording [Timer Rec].........................................59
Table of contents
Playback menu [Play Menu] ...........................................60
Skipping non-voice portions during playback
[Voice Playback] ..................................................................60
Alternating repeatedly between normal and muted playback
[Shadowing] ....................................................................... 60
Reducing noise during playback [Noise Cancel] ....................... 61
Adjusting low volume portions during playback
[Voice Balancer] ................................................................. 61
Selecting playback modes [Play Mode] ................................... 62
Changing music sound quality [Equalizer] ............................... 63
Setting a skip space [Skip Space] ............................................. 63
LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu] ..............................65
Setting the backlight [Backlight] ............................................ 65
Adjusting the contrast [Contrast] .............................................65
Setting the LED indicator light [LED]........................................ 65
Turning beeping sound on/off [Beep] ......................................65
Changing the display language [Language] ........................... 65
Setting the voice guidance [Voice Guide].................................66
Playing the beginning of files automatically [Intro Play] .........66
Selecting the speaker output [Speaker] ................................... 66
Device menu [Device Menu] ..........................................67
Selecting the recording media [Memory Select] ...................... 67
Setting power save mode [Power Save] ...................................67
Setting the battery in use [Battery] ......................................... 67
Setting the time/date [Time & Date] ...................................... 68
Setting the USB connection [USB Settings] ............................. 69
Restoring the default settings [Reset Settings]........................ 69
Formatting a recording media [Format]...................................70
Checking recording media information [Memory Info.] ...........70
Checking voice recorder information [System Info.] ................ 70
Extracting the speaking portions of files
of spoken-word content [Voice Detect] .....................71
Moving/copying files [Move/Copy] .................................73
Dividing files [File Divide] ..............................................76
Partially erasing files [Partial Erase] ..............................78
Setting timer recording [Timer Rec] ...............................80
Setting the voice guidance [Voice Guide] ........................84
Setting the USB connection [USB Settings] ..................... 86
Formatting recording media [Format] ............................88
5 Use with a PC
PC operating environment ............................................90
PC connection/disconnection ......................................... 92
Connecting the voice recorder to a PC ......................................92
Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC .............................94
Transferring files to a PC................................................95
6 Other information
Alarm message list ........................................................97
Troubleshooting ..........................................................99
Recorder care ............................................................. 102
Accessories (optional) .................................................103
Copyright and trademark information .........................104
Safety precautions ...................................................... 105
Specifications ............................................................. 110
Indications used in this manual
NOTE
Describes precautions and operations that
should be absolutely avoided in using the
voice recorder.
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Describes useful information and hints that
will help you getting the most out of your
voice recorder.
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Indicates reference pages describing details
or related information.
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Names of parts
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Recorder
Names of parts
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1 Built-in center microphone
2 Built-in stereo microphone (L)
3 Display
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POWER/HOLD
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F1
button
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STOP
7 USB connector slide lever
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ERASE
9 Built-in stereo microphone (R)
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MENU/SCENE
!
F2
button
@
REC
(record)( s) button
# LED indicator light (LED)
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LIST
button
% `
OK
4
button
switch
( 4) button
button
button
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@
#
$
=
q
%
^
&
*
(
^ 0 button
+
button
&
* 9 button
(
–
button
) Attachment mounting hole
- Earphone jack (
= Microphone jack (
q Battery/card cover lock button
w Built-in speaker
e microSD card slot
r USB connector/USB connector
cover (retractable)
t Strap hole
y Battery/card cover
)
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r
t
y
)
Names of parts
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1 2 3
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0
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Display
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Recorder
Folder list display File list display File display
] mode
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Names of parts
1 Recording media indicator
[ ]: Internal memory
[
2 Current folder name
3 Battery indicator
4 Folder name
5 Function button guide display
6 File name
[ ]: Playback indicator
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[
7 Folder indicator
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Voice recorder status indicator
[ ]: Recording indicator
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[
[
[
[
[
[
]: microSD card
]: Voice Detect
]: File lock indicator
]: Recording pause indicator
]: Stop indicator
]: Playback indicator
]: Fast playback indicator
]: Slow playback indicator
]: Fast-forward indicator
]: Fast-rewind indicator
9 Elapsed recording time (during
recording mode), playback time
(during playback mode)
0 Level meter (during recording
mode), playback position bar
indicator (during playback mode)
! Speaker muting indicator (
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@ File length
# Possible recording time remaining
$ Timer recording indicator (
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Names of parts
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0
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@
$
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Display
4 [
Music
] mode
Names of parts
List display 1 List display 2
File display
When folder contains files
and folders
1 Recording media indicator
[ ]: Internal memory
[
2 Current folder name
3 Battery indicator
4 Folder name or file name
5 Function button guide display
6 File name
[ ] Playback indicator
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7 Folder indicator
8 Elapsed playback time
9 Voice recorder status indicator
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[ ]: Stop indicator
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[
[
[
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]: microSD card
] File lock indicator
]: Playback indicator
]: Fast playback indicator
]: Slow playback indicator
]: Fast-forward indicator
]: Fast-rewind indicator
When folder contains only
files
0 Music title
! Artist name
@ Album name
# Speaker muting indicator (
timer recording indicator ( )
$ File length
% Playback position bar indicator
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Display
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• Pressing and holding the STOP ( 4)
button while the voice recorder is in
stop mode displays the settings [Time
& Date] and [Remain] (amount of
possible recording time remaining). If
the current time/date is set incorrectly,
see “Setting the time/date [Time &
Date]” (☞P.68).
1 Current time & date
2 Recording media indicator
3 Recording format indicator
4 Indicator display area
[ ]: Play Scene
]: Rec Scene
[
]: Noise Cancel
[
]: Voice Balancer
[
]: Random
[
]: Playback Range
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]: Repeat
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[ ]: Equalizer
]: Voice Playback
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]: Rec Level
[
]: VCVA
[
]: V-Sync. Rec
[
]: Low Cut Filter
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]: Zoom Mic
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]: Mic Select
[
]: Voice Detect
[
5 Battery indicator
[ ]: Ni-MH
]: Alkaline
[
6 Possible recording time
7 Available free space
Names of parts
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Getting started
Setup
After unpacking the voice recorder, follow the steps below to have it ready for use.
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Setup
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Getting
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Inserting the battery
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Turning the power ON
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Selecting the battery setting
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Select the battery setting to match the inserted battery. Select the setting
for a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery or the setting for an alkaline
battery.
Setting the time/date
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Set the voice recorder’s clock for use with file management.
Setting the voice guidance
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Remove the screen
protector on the
display.
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Setup
Inserting the battery
Before using the voice recorder, insert the battery in the battery compartment of the voice
recorder.
1 Press and hold the battery/card
cover lock button, and then slide
the battery/card cover to open.
2 Insert a AAA battery, making
sure its positive and negative
terminals are placed correctly.
Insert the battery’s
negative terminal first
3 Slide the battery/card cover
completely closed.
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Setup
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Setup
Turning the power ON
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1 While the voice recorder is turned
Setup
off, slide the
in the direction of the arrow.
POWER/HOLD
switch
POWER/HOLD
switch
Selecting the battery setting
1 Press the + or – button to select
the type of battery you inserted.
[Ni-MH]
Select if you inserted an Olympus
nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
battery (model BR404).
[Alkaline]
Select if you inserted an alkaline
battery.
2 Press the `OK button to finalize
the setting.
NOTE
• See “Setting the time/date” if a time
display with a blinking cursor on
the hour appears in the display after
setting the battery (☞ P. 11).
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Setup
Setting the time/date
1 Press the 9 or 0 button to
select the item to set.
2 Press the + or – button to change
the number.
• To change the setting of another item,
press the 9 or 0 button to move
the blinking cursor, then press the + or
– button to change the number.
3 Press the `OK button to finalize
the setting.
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• You can press the `OK button during
the setting procedure to set the items
entered so far and start the clock.
• You can change the clock display
format. See “Setting the time/date
[Time & Date]” (☞ P. 68) for the
procedure.
Setting the voice guidance
Using this feature, a voice announces the
operating conditions of the recorder.
1 Press the + or – button to select
[On] or [
Off
].
[On]
Voice guidance will be enabled.
[Off]
Voice guidance will be canceled.
2 Press the `OK button to finalize
the setting.
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• [On/Off], [Speed], and [Volume] can
be set for the voice guidance. See
“Setting the voice guidance [Voice
Guide]” (☞ P. 84) for the procedure.
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Setup
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Charging the battery
Charging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connector
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NOTE
Charging the battery
• Before charging the battery, insert the
rechargeable battery provided and set
[Battery] to [Ni-MH] (☞ P.9, P. 10).
1 Start the PC.
2 Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction of the
arrow.
• The USB connector extends out. The
USB connector cover is stored inside
the voice recorder.
3 After making sure the voice
recorder is stopped, connect the
USB connector to a USB port on a
PC.
4 Press the `OK button to start
charging the battery.
• When [Battery] (☞ P. 67) is set to
[Ni-MH], [Press OK to start charging]
appears on the display. Press the `OK
button while this message is blinking.
5 Charging has finished when the
battery indicator changes to [ ].
Chargingtime: About 3 hours*
* Approximate time needed to fully
charge a completely flat battery at
room temperature.
Battery charging time will depend on
the amount of remaining power and
the state of the battery.
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Charging the battery
Charging the battery by connecting to an AC adapter with a USB connection (model A514; optional)
NOTE
• Before connecting the AC adapter,
select [AC Adapter] for the USB
connection setting (☞ P. 86).
• Before charging the battery, insert the
rechargeable battery provided and set
[Battery] to [Ni-MH] (☞ P.9, P. 10).
• Use only the Olympus USB connecting
AC adapter model provided (A514).
2 Connect the AC adapter to an AC
power outlet.
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Charging the battery
1 Connect the voice recorder to
the USB connector on the AC
adapter.
To USB connector
of AC adapter
(model A514)
To an AC power
outlet
3 Press the `OK button to start
charging.
• When [Battery] (☞ P. 67) is set to
[Ni-MH], [Press OK to start charging]
appears on the display. Press the `OK
button while this message is blinking.
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Charging the battery
4 Charging is finished when
[
Battery full
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When charged with
the power turned off
Charging the battery
When charged with
the power turned on
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] appears.
Displayed when the battery
is fully charged
NOTE
• Never attempt to charge an alkaline
battery, lithium battery or other
primary cell battery. Fluid leakage or
overheating may cause the recorder to
malfunction.
• The power of the PC must be ON to
charge the battery using the USB
connector.
You cannot charge the battery when
the power of the PC is OFF, or the PC
is in standby, sleep or auto power OFF
mode.
• Do not use a USB hub when charging
the battery by connecting to the PC.
• You cannot charge the battery if [
or [
]*2 is blinking. Charge the battery
in an ambient temperature of between 5
and 35°C (41 and 95°F).
*1 [
] Ambient temperature is too
low.
*2 [
] Ambient temperature is too
high
• If battery life has become noticeably
short on a full charge, replace the
battery with a new one.
• Insert the USB connector securely all
the way. Operation will not be normal if
the connection is not made properly.
• Use only a compatible Olympus USB
extension cable. Operation is not
guaranteed if another manufacturer’s
cable is used. Only use the Olympus
USB extension cable with the voice
recorder and never use if a product
from another manufacturer is used.
• To charge the battery with [USB
Settings] set to [Composite], set
[USB Connection] to [Optional]
before charging. When you select [AC
Adapter] for the [USB Connection]
you can charge the battery (☞ P. 86).
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Batteries
Battery indicator
As the battery loses its remaining charge, the
battery indicator on the display changes as
follows:
• [ ] indicates there is little remaining
battery charge. Charge the battery or
replace it with a fresh one. When the
battery has run out, [
low] appear, and operation stops.
] and [Battery
Rechargeable batteries
Read the information below carefully when
using a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
battery (model BR404).
4 Discharging
Rechargeable batteries discharge naturally
when not in use. Be sure to charge the
battery before use.
4 Operating temperature
Rechargeable batteries are chemical-based
products. Their performance can vary
even when used within the recommended
operating temperature range. This variation
is normal.
4 Recommended temperature
ranges
When powering voice recorder: 0 to 42°C
(32 to 107.6°F)
When being charged: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F)
During long-term storage: -20 to 30°C (-4
to 86°F)
Use of a rechargeable battery outside the
temperature ranges above may result in
drops in battery performance or life. When
not using the voice recorder for an extended
period, remove the rechargeable battery
before storage to prevent fluid leakage or
rust.
NOTE
• Due to the nature of nickel-metal
hydride rechargeable batteries, new
batteries and batteries not used for an
extended period (one month or more)
may not charge completely. The battery
should become fully charged after
charging and discharging the battery
up to three times.
• Always dispose rechargeable batteries
in the legally prescribed manner. Before
disposing rechargeable batteries that
are not fully discharged, take steps to
prevent shorting such as insulating
their terminals with tape.
• When buying rechargeable batteries,
always select model BR404 nickelmetal hydride rechargeable batteries.
Operation is not guaranteed if a battery
from another manufacturer is used.
• The continuous battery usage time of
a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
battery that has been used repeatedly
will be reduced due to battery
degradation (☞P. 112).
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Batteries
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Batteries
Battery precautions
• The voice recorder does not support
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manganese batteries.
• Always turn power OFF before replacing
Batteries
the battery. Files may be damaged if the
battery is removed while the voice recorder
is recording or performing an operation
such as erasing a file.
• If the batteries are removed from the
voice recorder, the [Time & Date] screen is
displayed automatically when the power
is turned on. See “Setting the time/
date [Time & Date]” (☞P.68) for the
procedure.
• When not using the voice recorder for
an extended period, always remove the
battery before storage.
• When replacing the battery, use an AAA
alkaline dry cell battery or an Olympus
nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery
(model BR404).
• Even if the battery indicator is [
playback with the built-in speaker at some
volumes may result in a drop in battery
output voltage, causing the voice recorder
to reset. Lower the volume in this case.
• The continuous battery usage time is
reduced when using a microSD card
(☞P. 112).
• The continuous battery usage time will
vary depending on the performance of the
battery in use (☞P. 112).
• The [Battery] screen appears automatically
after you have replaced the battery. You can
also use a menu operation to display this
screen and set the battery (☞P. 67).
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Inserting/removing a microSD card
The voice recorder has its own internal memory, and also supports standard microSD cards
(microSD, microSDHC) sold separately.
Inserting a microSD card
1 While the voice recorder is in
stop mode, open the battery/
card cover.
• The microSD card slot is inside the
battery/card cover.
2
Insert a microSD card, making sure
it is placed correctly as shown.
• Insert the microSD card straight,
avoiding crooked insertion.
• Inserting a microSD card the wrong
way or crookedly could damage its
contact surface or cause it to jam in
the slot.
• A microSD card not inserted fully (until
it clicks into place) might not record
data.
3 Close the battery/card cover.
• The recording media selection screen
appears after a microSD card has been
inserted.
4 To record onto the microSD card,
press the + or – button and select
[
Yes
].
5 Press the `OK button to finalize
the setting.
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• You can also select the internal memory
as the recording media (☞P.67).
NOTE
• The voice recorder may not be able to
recognize a microSD card formatted
(initialized) for a PC or other device.
Before using a microSD card, always
initialize it on the voice recorder
(☞P. 88).
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Inserting/removing a microSD card
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Inserting/removing a microSD card
Removing a microSD card
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1 While the voice recorder is in
Inserting/removing a microSD card
stop mode, open the battery/
card cover.
2 Release the microSD card by
pressing it inward, then letting it
slowly return.
• The microSD card moves outward and
stops. Pull the microSD card out with
your fingertips.
• [Internal memory selected] is
displayed after removing a microSD
card if [Memory Select] was set to
[microSD card].
3 Close the battery/card cover.
NOTE
• MicroSD cards may pop out forcefully
• Depending on the card’s manufacturer
• For microSD card compatibility under
Note that our customer support will
Also note that some cards may
• Read the operating instructions
• If a microSD card is not recognized by
• Processing speed may be low for
on removal if you flick or release your
finger too quickly after pressing the
card in.
and type, some microSD cards and
microSDHC cards may not be fully
compatible with the voice recorder and
not be recognized properly.
Olympus verification, please contact
our customer support at:
http://www.olympusamerica.com
provide information on microSD card
manufacturers and card types for which
Olympus has verified operation, but
will not guarantee it's performance.
no longer be recognized correctly
by the voice recorder in case
card manufacturer changes card
specifications.
provided with the card when using a
microSD card.
the voice recorder, try removing and
reinserting the card to have the voice
recorder attempt recognition again.
some microSD card types. Processing
performance may also be reduced by
writing or deleting data repeatedly
from a microSD card. In this case,
reinitialize the card (☞ P.88).
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Preventing accidental operation
Setting the voice recorder to HOLD mode maintains the current operation and disables button
operations. HOLD mode is a handy feature for preventing unintentional operation from
accidental button presses when the voice recorder is carried in a bag or pocket. It is also useful
for preventing the voice recorder being accidentally stopped during recording.
Setting HOLD mode
Releasing HOLD mode
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Preventing accidental operation
1 Slide the
the [
• [Hold] appears in the display, and the
recorder enters HOLD mode.
NOTE
• When any button is pressed during HOLD mode, [Hold] appears in the display for 2
seconds. No other operation is performed.
• Setting HOLD mode during voice recorder playback (or recording) continues the playback
(or recording) operation and prevents any other operation from being performed. (The
voice recorder stops when playback ends or when recording ends because, for example,
there is no remaining memory space.)
POWER/HOLD
HOLD
] position.
switch to
1 Slide the
position A shown below.
POWER/HOLD
switch to
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Turning the power OFF
Existing data, mode settings and the clock setting are saved when the power is turned off.
1 Slide the
1
Turning the power OFF
the direction of the arrow for at
least half a second.
• The playback stop position at power
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• Turning the power OFF whenever the
voice recorder is not in use minimizes
battery consumption.
POWER/HOLD
OFF is stored in memory.
switch in
Power Save mode
When the voice recorder has been
stopped for at least 10 minutes (default
setting) after power ON, the display
disappears and the voice recorder
automatically enters the Power Save
mode (☞ P. 67).
• Pressing any button releases the
Power Save mode.
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[Home] screen operations
Selecting the mode
In addition to its recording function, the voice recorder also provides music player functions.
Choose the application you want by selecting one of the voice recorder’s modes.
1 While the voice recorder is in
stop mode, press the F1 (
button to display the [
Home
HOME
]
screen.
2 Press the 9 or 0 button to
select the desired mode.
3 Press the `OK button.
When [
Recorder
)
When [
When [
] is selected:
The voice recorder enters
[Recorder] mode. Audio
can be recorded with the
built-in microphone.
Files recorded with the
built-in microphone
can also be played back
(☞ P.25, P. 34).
Music
] is selected:
The voice recorder enters
[Music] mode. In this
mode you can play music
files transferred to the
voice recorder (☞P. 34).
Calendar Search
The voice recorder enters
[Calendar Search] mode.
In this mode you can
search for files by
specifying the recording
date (☞ P.46).
] is selected:
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[Home] screen operations
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Selecting folders and files
You can select a different folder while the voice recorder is in stopped or playing a file. See
“Transferring files to a PC” (☞P.95) for a description of the voice recorder’s hierarchical
folder structure.
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Selecting folders and files
[
Home
] screen Folders for voice recordings
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Folder list
display*
* Each folder can store up to 200 files.
Folders for music playback
Folder list
When [Music]
mode is selected
Forward: `OK button
Each press on the `OK button opens
the currently selected folder or file in the
list, moving forward to the next (lower)
level in the folder hierarchy. When a list
is displayed, you can perform the same
function by pressing the 9 button.
Back: LIST button
Each press on the LIST button moves back
to the previous (higher) level in the folder
hierarchy. When a list is displayed, you can
perform the same function by pressing
the 0 button.
display*
* Each folder can store up to 200 files.
File list display File display
File list display File display
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• When navigating through a folder
hierarchy, you can press and hold the
LIST button to return to the file display.
+ or – button
Used to select a folder or file.
Selecting folders and files
[
Home
] screen
Used to select the voice recorder mode
(☞P. 21).
List display
Displays the folders and files recorded in
the voice recorder.
Pressing the F2 (FOLDER) button changes
the display to the list display of the next
folder.
File display
Displays the information of the selected file.
1
Selecting folders and files
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Attaching the stand clip (CL4)
The voice recorder can be attached with a clip to the inside of a pocket of your clothes to
prevent it from dropping when you take it out with you. You can also use the clip as a stand
when you place the voice recorder on a table for recording.
1
Attaching the stand clip (CL4)
1 Align the protrusion on the back
of the clip with the locating hole
at the back of the voice recorder.
2 Turn the screw of the clip with
your fingers to fix the clip to the
voice recorder.
Tighten
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Locating
hole
Loosen
NOTE
• Do not strongly tighten when attaching
the clip to the voice recorder. Damage
may result.
• Do not attach other than a dedicated
attachment. The voice recorder may be
damaged.
• The clip is for thin material such as
the pocket of clothing. Be sure to do
the following when using the clip
because incorrect use may result in
the clip being damaged or the voice
recorder being damaged as a result of
it dropping.
• When using the clip, insert the voice
recorder inside a pocket or alike and
secure it with the clip.
• Do not attach the clip to hard
material.
• Do not use the clip by forcing it open.
• Securely attach the clip all the way
onto the material.
• Do not apply excessive force while
the clip is being used.
• A mark may remain on the material
after the clip is used. Try using the clip
in advance in an unnoticeable part of
the material.
• Remove a dedicated attachment before
opening the battery/card cover.
b
c
a
d
Recording
Recording
The voice recorder has five folders ([&] to [*]) in which recorded files can be saved. These
folders provide a handy way to sort recordings into separate categories (such as business and
leisure).
Basic recording procedure
2
Recording
1 Press the 9 or 0 button
in the [
Home
[
Recorder
2 Press the `
3 Press the
] screen and select
] (☞ P. 21).
OK
button.
+
or – button to select
the folder to save the recording in.
• Each new voice recording file is saved
in the selected folder.
4 Point the built-in microphone
in the direction of the sound to
record.
5 Press the
REC
( s) button to start
recording.
a Elapsed recording time
b Level meter (changes according to
recording volume and recording
function setting)
c Remaining possible recording time
• The LED indicator light lights.
• If you record simple recording content
at the beginning, it will be convenient
for searching later using the [Intro
Play] function (☞ P. 66).
6 Press the
STOP
( 4) button when
you want to stop recording.
d File length
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Recording
1 2 3
Sound files recorded with the voice
recorder are automatically given a file
name in the format below.
2
151001_0001.MP3
Recording
1 Date recorded
Indicates the year, month and day the
recording was made.
2 File number
Appended file numbers are
consecutive regardless of whether the
recording media has been switched.
3 Extension
A file extension indicating the
recording format the file was recorded
in by the voice recorder.
• Linear PCM format: “.WAV ”
• MP3 format: “.MP3”
TIP
• [Rec Mode] must be set with the voice
recorder stopped (☞P.55).
• Pressing the REC (s) button starts
recording even in [Music] or [Calendar
Search] mode.
to respond quickly in the event of a
sudden recording opportunity. The
recorded file will be saved to
• You can adjust the recording level
manually to match your application
(☞P. 54).
So you will be able
NOTE
• To prevent the beginning of the
recording being cut off, start recording
after the LED indicator light has lit or
mode indicator has appeared in the
display.
• When the remaining possible recording
time is 60 seconds, the LED indicator
light starts flashing. It flashes more
rapidly as the remaining time decreases
(at the 30- and 10-second points).
• When [Folder full] appears, no more
recording can be done. To record more,
you will need to select a different folder
or delete unneeded files (☞P.47).
• If [Memory full] appears, the voice
recorder has no more available
memory space. You will need to
delete unneeded files to record more
(☞P.47).
• When using a microSD card in the voice
recorder, be sure the desired recording
media setting ([Internal memory]
or [microSD card]) has been selected
(☞P. 67).
• Processing performance may
be reduced when data has been
repeatedly written to or deleted from
the recording media. Please initialize
the recording media in this case
(☞P. 88).
[Folder A].
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Recording
Recording linear PCM format files of over
2 GB
When recording a linear PCM format file,
recording will continue even after the file size
exceeds 2 GB.
• The data is divided and saved in separate
files of up to 2 GB. The files are processed
as multiple files during playback.
• After recording 200 files which exceed 2GB
recording stops.
Pausing/resuming recording
1 Press the
recording.
• Recording pauses, and the blinking
• Recording is stopped automatically
2 Press the
while recording is paused.
• Recording resumes from the position it
REC
( s) button during
message [75 PAUSE] appears in the
display.
after being paused for at least 60
minutes.
REC
( s) button again
was paused at.
Quickly checking a recording
1 Press the `OK button during
recording.
• Recording ends, and the file just
recorded is played.
2
Recording
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Recording
Recording settings
Various recording settings are available,
letting you tailor recording to different
recording conditions.
2
[
Rec Level
]
Recording
(☞P. 54)
Rec Mode
[
(☞ P. 55)
Zoom Mic
[
(☞ P. 55)
Low Cut Filter
[
(☞ P. 56)
Mic Select
[
(☞ P. 56)
VCVA
[
(☞ P. 57)
V-Sync. Rec
[
(☞ P. 58)
Timer Rec
[
(☞ P. 80)
Rec Scene
[
(☞ P. 29)
Sets the recording level.
]
Sets the recording sound quality.
]
Sets the built-in stereo
microphone’s directivity.
Reduces humming sounds
]
from equipment such as
air-conditioners or projectors.
Selects whether or not the built-
]
in center microphone is to be
turned on or off.
]
Sets the trigger level for voiceactivated recording (VCVA).
]
Sets the trigger level for voicesynchronized recording.
]
Sets the content such as date and
time to schedule a recording.
Used to select one of multiple
preregistered templates of
recording settings. When
]
selected, each template enters
several settings tailored to a
particular recording location
or condition all in a single
operation.
Monitoring while recording
You can monitor the recording as you are
making it by listening on the earphones
plugged into the voice recorder’s earphone
jack (
). Use the + or – button to adjust the
recording monitor volume.
• The earphones are optional.
1 Connect the earphones to the
voice recorder’s earphone jack
( ).
To earphone jack
• Changing the volume will not affect
the recording level.
NOTE
• To avoid unpleasantly loud sound, set
the volume to [00] before plugging in
the earphone.
• To prevent feedback, do not place the
earphone near the microphone while
recording.
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Selecting the automatic recording setting [Rec Scene]
Changing the recording scene
The voice recorder has preregistered templates of optimum settings tailored to various
recording applications such as lectures and dictation. When selecting one of these templates
you can enter several settings recommended for your recording application all in a single
operation.
[
Lecture
] This is suitable for recording with the microphone pointed in a specific
Conference
[
[
[
[
] Suitable for recording conferences in a large space and other sounds over a
Meeting
] Suitable for recording meetings held in a small space and other sounds that
Dictation
] Suitable for recording your own voice and other sounds that are extremely
DNS
] For Speech Recognition Software.
direction such as at a large venue where the speaker is far away.
wide area.
are fairly close.
close.
2
Selecting the automatic recording setting [Rec Scene]
1 While the voice recorder is in stop
mode, press and hold the
SCENE
button.
MENU
/
2 Press the `OK button.
3 Press the + or – button to
select the desired recording
application.
TIP
• You can press the 9 button to
display the settings of the selected
template. Press the 0 button to
return to the [Rec Scene] screen.
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Selecting the automatic recording setting [Rec Scene]
4 Press the `OK button to finalize
the setting.
STOP
5 Press the
( 4) button to exit
the selection screen.
2
Selecting the automatic recording setting [Rec Scene]
Rec Scene
• Press and hold the STOP ( 4) button
when the recorder is stopped to check
setting indicators meanings.
NOTE
• Recording menu settings cannot be
changed when a [Rec Scene] selection
has been made. To use these functions,
you must select [Off] for the [Rec
Scene] setting.
Preregistered [Rec Scene] settings
[
Lecture
]
[
Rec Level
Rec Mode
[
Zoom Mic
[
Low Cut Filter
[
Mic Select
[
VCVA
] [
[
V-Sync. Rec
[
[
Conference
[
Rec Level
Rec Mode
[
Zoom Mic
[
Low Cut Filter
[
Mic Select
[
VCVA
] [
[
V-Sync. Rec
[
[
Meeting
]
[
Rec Level
Rec Mode
[
Zoom Mic
[
Low Cut Filter
[
Mic Select
[
VCVA
] [
[
V-Sync. Rec
[
] [
] [
] [+6]
] [On]
] [
] [
]
] [
] [
] [
] [On]
] [
] [
] [
] [
] [
] [
] [
] [
High
]
MP3 128 kbps
Central Mic Off
Off
]
Off
]
Auto
]
MP3 128 kbps
Off
]
Central Mic Off
Off
]
Off
]
Middle
MP3 128 kbps
Off
]
Off
]
Central Mic Off
Off
]
Off
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
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