Olympus VN-702PC User Manual

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DIGITAL VOICE

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.

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Introduction

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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.

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MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

Other product and brand names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Table of contents

Introduction

 

Table of contents ..............................

3

Safety precautions............................

4

Caution for usage environment .....................

4

Handling the recorder ....................................

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Battery handling precautions ........................

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1 Getting started

 

Main features ...................................

7

Identification of parts.......................

8

Display (LCD panel) ........................................

9

Power supply ...................................

10

Inserting batteries ........................................

10

Turning on/off the power..............................

11

HOLD ...............................................

11

Setting time and date

 

[Time & Date] ...............................

12

Inserting and ejecting a

 

microSD card................................

13

Inserting a microSD card ...............................

13

Ejecting a microSD card.................................

14

Selecting the folders and files ..........

15

Searching for a file ........................................

15

2 About recording

 

Recording ........................................

16

Changing the recording scene

 

[Rec Scene]...............................................

17

Recording from external microphone or

 

other devices............................................

18

3 About playback

 

Playback..........................................

19

Changing the playback speed .......................

21

Setting an index mark or a temp mark ........

22

How to begin segment repeat playback ......

23

4 Menu setting

Menu setting method .....................

26

 

File Menu......................................................

28

 

Rec Menu......................................................

29

 

Play Menu.....................................................

32

 

LCD/Sound Menu..........................................

33

 

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Device Menu.................................................

34

5 Using the recorder on your

 

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PC

 

................................Operating environment

37

 

3

Connecting to your PC ...................................

37

Disconnecting from your PC

38

 

 

6 Other information

 

4

.............................Troubleshooting

39

 

5

Accessories (optional)......................

39

.................................Specifications

40

 

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Technical assistance and support.....

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Erasing ...........................................

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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.

f Danger

If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, serious injury

or death may result.

f Warning

If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, injury or

death may result.

f 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.

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Caution for usage environment

To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the recorder in the places listed below, no matter 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.

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.

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Safety precautions

Warning regarding data loss:

Recorded content in memory may be 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

f Warning:

Do not use the recorder near flammable or explosive gases.

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:

1Becoming entangled in the recorder strap, causing strangulation.

2Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts.

3Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the recorder.

Do not use or store the recorder in dusty or humid places.

Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit yourself.

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 as a bicycle, motorcycle, or car).

f Caution:

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.

When the recorder contains metal parts, overheating can result in a lowtemperature 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 lowtemperature burn may be caused.

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.

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Safety precautions

Battery handling precautions

Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns.

f Danger:

Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or disassembled.

Never heat or incinerate batteries.

Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.

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.

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.

Do not connect the battery directly to a power outlet or a cigarette lighter of an automobile.

If a battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water and seek medical attention immediately.

f Warning:

Keep batteries dry at all times.

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 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:

1remove the battery immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and;

2call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service.

f 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.

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Getting started

Main features

sSupports 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

( P.29).

*VN-702PC only.

sSupports high capacity recording media. Besides the internal memory, you can also record into a microSD card (VN-702PC only) ( P.13).

sIt has a built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function ( P.30).

sThe Low Cut Filter minimizes air conditioner noise and other similar noises while recording ( P.29).

sA Voice Filter function* ( P.32) cut noise and enable clear audio playback.

*VN-702PC only.

sIt has recording scene setting function to register the best setting according to different usages ( P.31).

sEquipped with a calendar search function, convenient for searching for files (VN-702PC only) ( P.15).

sIt features various repeat functions ( P.23, P.32).

sYou can divide a file (MP3) that has been recorded with this recorder into two files* ( P.28).

*VN-702PC only.

sIndex mark and temp mark features allow you to quickly find desired locations ( P.22).

sThe playback speed can be controlled as preferred ( P.21).

sDisplay text is larger to make it easier to read. You can also reduce the text size as you like.

sThis recorder is compatible with USB 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to a computer.

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Identification of parts

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parts of Identification

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1Built-in microphone

#ERASE button

2MIC (Microphone) jack

$`OK button

3EAR (Earphone) jack

%0button

4CALENDAR/SCENE button*1

^STOP (4) button

SCENE button*2

&MENU button

5Card cover*1

*Display (LCD panel)

6LED indicator light

(Stand

7Built-in speaker

)POWER/HOLD switch

8+ button

-USB connector

9REC (s) (Record) button

=Battery cover

09button

qStrap hole

!FOLDER/INDEX button

 

@– button

*1 VN-702PC only.

 

*2 VN-701PC only.

• Use the stand as needed.

• Remove the screen protector on the

 

display.

Identification of parts

Display (LCD panel)

The displayed character size on the screen can be changed. See “[Font Size]” ( P.33).

When the [Font Size] is set to [Large]

 

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6

2

7

3

8

 

4

9

5

1Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder

2Recording media indicator*1

[] [l]: Built-in flash memory [m]: microSD card

Folder indicator

3Recorder status indicator

[] (K): Record indicator [] (≠): Pause indicator [] (L): Stop indicator

[] (•): Play indicator (N): F. Play indicator (M): S. Play indicator

[] (ß): Forwarding indicator [] (™): Rewinding indicator

4Elapsed recording time,

Elapsed playback time

When the [Font Size] is set to [Small]

 

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5Icon display

[?]: Rec Level

[û]: VCVA

[0]: Low Cut Filter

[$]: Voice Filter*1

[] []: Playback mode

6Recording mode indicator

7Battery indicator

8File Lock indicator

9Remaining recording time,

File length

0Current file name*2

!Remaining memory bar indicator*2, Playback position bar indicator*2

@Recording date and time*2

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*2 These items will be displayed only when EN the [Font Size] is set to [Small].

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Power supply

Inserting batteries

1Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open.

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supply Power

3Close the battery cover

completely by sliding to the direction A.

2Insert the batteries, observing the correct =and -polarities.

Battery indicator

When [] appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible.

When the batteries are too weak, [] and [Battery low] will appear on the display and the recorder will shut down.

Notes

When changing the batteries, use only AAA alkaline batteries.

Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time.

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Power supply

Turning on/off the power

Turning on the power

While the recorder is turned off, slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the direction of the arrow.

Turning off the power

Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the direction of the arrow, and hold it for 0.5 seconds or longer.

The resume function remembers the stop position before the power is turned off.

Power save mode

If the recorder is on and stops for 5 minutes or longer, the display shuts off and it goes into power save mode.

To exit power save mode, press any button.

HOLD

Set the recorder to HOLD mode (A)

Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the [HOLD] position.

A

B

C

After [Hold] appears on the display, the recorder is set to HOLD mode.

Exit HOLD mode (B)

Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the c position.

Notes

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).

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HOLD supply/ erPow

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Setting time and date [Time & Date]

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date and time Setting

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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 install batteries for the first time or each time you replace the batteries, the “Hour” indication will flash.

1Press the 9or 0button to select the item to set.

Select the item from the “Hour”, “Minute”, “Year”, “Month” and “Day” with a flashing point.

2Press the + or − button to set.

3Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set the other items.

9or 0button:

Move to the previous/next item.

+or − button:

Change the value.

You can select between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the

FOLDER/INDEX button while setting the hour and minute.

You can select the order of the “Month”, “Day” and “Year” by pressing the FOLDER/INDEX button while setting them.

4Press the `OK button to complete the setting.

The clock will start from the set date and time. Press the `OK button according to the time signal.

Notes

If you press the `OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to that point.

While the recorder is in stop mode, press and hold the STOP (4) button to display [Time & date] and [Remain].

Changing the time and date

Select [Time & Date] from the menu on the [Device Menu].

See “[Menu setting method]” ( P.26)

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Olympus VN-702PC User Manual

Inserting and ejecting a microSD card

For VN-702PC:

The “microSD” indicated in the instruction manual refers to both microSD and microSDHC. With this recorder, besides the internal memory, you can store the data into commercially available microSD card.

Inserting a microSD card

1While the recorder is in stop mode, open the card cover.

2Face the microSD card in the correct way and insert it into the card slot as shown in the diagram.

Insert the microSD card keeping it straight.

Inserting the microSD card in the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the microSD card to jam.

If the microSD card is not inserted all the way until it clicks, data may not be recorded to the microSD card.

3

Close the card cover securely.

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• When you insert the microSD card,

 

 

 

the recording media changeover

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display will appear.

 

 

4

To record on a microSD card,

 

 

press the + or − button and select

 

 

[Yes].

 

5Press the `OK button to complete the setting.

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Inserting and ejecting a microSD card

 

Notes

 

• It is possible to switch the recording

 

media over to the internal memory

 

( P.34).

 

• In some cases microSD cards that have

 

been formatted (initialized) by another

 

device, such as a computer, may not be

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recognized. Be sure to format microSD

cards with this recorder before using

Inserting

them ( P.35).

Ejecting a microSD card

 

and

1 While the recorder is in stop

mode, open the card cover.

cardmicroSDaejecting

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 [Internal memory selected].

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3 Close the card cover securely.

Notes

Releasing your finger quickly after pushing the microSD card inward may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.

Some microSD cards or microSDHC cards may not be recognized correctly depending on the manufacturer or type of card due to compatibility issues with this recorder.

See the Olympus website for a list of microSD cards that have been

confirmed to operate with this recorder in conditions prescribed by Olympus. The website http://olympus-imaging. jp/ introduces manufacturers and types of microSD cards confirmed to be compatible. Please note, however, this is not meant to guarantee that microSD cards will operate. Some microSD cards may not be recognized correctly due to circumstances such as changes in manufacturer specifications.

In the case when the microSD card cannot be recognized, remove the microSD card then put it in again to see if this recorder recognizes the microSD card.

Always read the instructions that come with your microSD card before using.

Processing speed may be slower with some types of microSD cards. Processing performance may also be reduced due to repeated writing and deleting. If that happens, reformat the microSD card

( P.35).

Not all operations are guaranteed for microSD cards that have been confirmed to operate.

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