Olympus VN-721PC, VN-722PC User Manual

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DIGITAL VOICE

RECORDER

Getting started

Recording

VN-722PC VN-721PC

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.

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Playback

Use with a PC

Other information

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Table of contents

Names of parts ............................................................................ 4

Recorder ................................................................................................4

Display ..................................................................................................5

1 Getting started

Setup .......................................................................................... 7

Inserting the battery............................................................................. 8

Turn the power ON ................................................................................ 9

Setting the date/time ...........................................................................9

Selecting the mode............................................................................. 10

Portable USB cable ............................................................................. 10

Inserting/removing a microSD card .............................................11

Inserting a microSD card ..................................................................... 11

Removing a microSD card ................................................................... 12

Preventing accidental operation ................................................13

Setting HOLD mode ............................................................................13

Releasing HOLD mode ........................................................................13

Turning the power OFF ...............................................................14

Turning the power OFF .......................................................................14

Selecting folders and files ..........................................................15

Using the Calendar Search function to search for a file ....................... 15

2 Recording

Recording ..................................................................................16

Basic recording procedure ...................................................................16

Pausing/resuming recording ..............................................................18

Quickly checking a recording ..............................................................18

Monitoring while recording ................................................................ 18

Recording with an external microphone .....................................20

Recording with an external microphone ............................................20

Recording from another connected device ..................................21

Recording audio from another device with this recorder....................21

Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene] ...................................23

Changing the recording scene ............................................................23

3 Playback

Playback ....................................................................................24

Basic playback procedure .................................................................... 24

Playback through the earphones ........................................................ 25

Fast-forwarding ..................................................................................25

Rewinding ..........................................................................................26

Skipping to the beginning of a file ..................................................... 26

Changing the playback speed ............................................................. 29

A-B repeat playback ............................................................................ 30

Index marks/temp marks ...........................................................31

Writing an index mark/temp mark ..................................................... 31

Erasing an index mark/temp mark .....................................................31

Erasing files ...............................................................................32

Erasing files ......................................................................................... 32

4 Menu

Setting menu items ...................................................................34

Basic operation ...................................................................................34

File menu [File Menu] .................................................................37

Preventing accidental file erasure [File Lock]......................................37

Dividing a file [File Divide] ..................................................................37

Displaying file information [Property] ...............................................37

Recording menu [Rec Menu] .......................................................38

Selecting the recording sensitivity [Rec Level] ...................................38

Setting the recording mode [Rec Mode].............................................38

Reducing noise during recording [Low Cut Filter]...............................39

Voice-activated recording function [VCVA].........................................39

Voice sync recording function [V-Sync. Rec] ....................................... 40

Playback menu [Play Menu]........................................................42

Emphasizing voice more clearly [Voice Filter] .....................................42

Selecting playback modes [Play Mode] .............................................42

Setting a skip space [Skip Space] ........................................................43

LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu] ...........................................45

Adjusting the contrast [Contrast] ........................................................45

Setting the LED indicator light [LED] ..................................................45

Turning beeping sound ON/OFF[Beep] ............................................... 45

Changing the display language [Language] ...................................... 45

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Table of contents

Device menu [Device Menu] .......................................................46

Selecting the recording media [Memory Select] ................................46

Setting the date/time [Time & Date] .................................................46

Selecting the mode [Mode Select] ..................................................... 47

Restoring the default settings [Reset Settings] ..................................47

Formatting a recording media [Format] ............................................. 48

Checking recording media information [Memory Info.] ..................... 49

Checking voice recorder information [System Info.] .......................... 49

5 Use with a PC

PC operating environment .........................................................50

PC connection/disconnection ......................................................51

Connecting the voice recorder to a PC.................................................51

Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC ........................................52

Loading a file to a PC ..................................................................53

6 Other information

Alarm message list .....................................................................54

Troubleshooting ........................................................................55

Accessories (optional) .................................................................56

Safety precautions .....................................................................58

Specifications ............................................................................62

Indications used in this manual

NOTE

Describes precautions and operations that should be absolut voice recorder.

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Describes useful information and hints that will help y recorder.

ely avoided in using the

ou get the most out of your voice

☞

Indicates reference pages describing details or related information.

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Names of parts

Recorder

Names of parts

* &

% $

EAR (earphone)

MIC (microphone)

3 Display 4 Card slot 5

SCENE/CALENDAR SCENE

button

6 Built-in speaker 7 Built-in microphone 8

button

9 LED indicator light (LED) 0

REC (record)

! 9 button @

FOLDER/INDEX

–

button

9 0

! @ #

jack

button

( s) button

button

)

(

button

$ ` %

ERASE

button

^ 0 button &

button

STOP

( 4) button

( Battery cover ) Card/USB connector cover

(also used as stand)

POWER/HOLD

switch

= USB connector q Strap hole

* 1 VN-722PC model only * 2 VN-721PC model only

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Names of parts

Display

Normal mode Simple mode

1 2

3 4 5

9 0

1 File name 2 Battery indicator 3 Folder indicator, Current file

number in folder/Total number of recorded files in folder and file lock indicator

Voice recorder status indicator

[ ]: Recording indicator [

]: Recording pause indicator

[

]: Stop indicator

[

]: Playback indicator

[

]: Fast playback indicator

[

]: Slow playback indicator

[

]: Fast forward indicator

[

]: Fast rewind indicator

5 Elapsed recording time or

playback time

6 Recording media indicator

[l]: Internal memory [m]: microSD card

Possible recording time remaining

7 Meanings of indicators shown in

indicator display area

[ ]: Rec Level [

]: VCVA

[

]: V-Sync. Rec [ ]: Low Cut Filter [

]: Voice Filter

[ ] [ ] [ ]: Play Mode

8 Recording format indicator 9 File length 0 Playback position bar indicator ! Level meter or file length

*  VN-722PC model only

Names of parts

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Names of parts

Display

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ressing and holding the STOP ( 4)

• P

Names of parts

button while the voice recorder is in stop mode displays the [Time & date] and [Remain] (amount of possible recording time remaining) settings. If the current date/time is set incorrectly, see “Setting the date/time [Time & Date]” (☞P.46).

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Setup

Getting started

After unpacking the voice recorder, follow the steps below to have it ready for use.

Getting started

Insert the battery

Getting started

Turn the power ON

Getting started

Setting the date/time

Set the voice recorder’s clock for use with file management.

Selecting the mode

Select either normal mode or simple mode.

Remove the screen protector on the display.

Setup

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Setup

Inserting the battery

Before using the voice recorder, insert the battery in the battery compartment of the voice

recorder.

Setup

1 Slide open the battery cover

while lightly pressing down on it.

2 Insert a AAA battery, making

sure its positive and negative terminals are placed correctly. Slide the battery cover completely closed.

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. Replace the battery with a fresh one. When the battery has run

] and [Battery low] appear, and

out, [ operation stops.

Battery precautions

• The voice recorder does not support

manganese batteries.

• Always turn power off before replacing 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.

• When not using the voice recorder for

an extended period, always remove the battery before storage.

• The continuous battery usage time will

vary depending on the performance of the battery in use (☞P.63).

Insert the battery’s

negative terminal first

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Setup

Turn the power ON

1 While the voice recorder is turned

off, slide the in the direction of the arrow.

POWER/HOLD switch

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• When [Language] appears in the

display after turning the power ON, press the +/– button to change the display language and press the `OK button to finalize the setting.

POWER/HOLD

switch

Setting the date/time

1 Press the 9 or 0 button to

select the item to set.

2 Press the +/– 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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ou can press the `OK button during

• Y

the setting procedure to set the items entered so far and start the clock.

Setup

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Setup

Selecting the mode

1 Press the +/– button to change

Setup

the mode.

[Normal Mode]:

This is the standard mode in which all functions are available.

[Simple Mode]:

This mode lists frequently used functions. Displayed text becomes larger for easier viewing.

2 Press the `OK button to finalize

the setting.

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The mode can be switched even

ter setting. “Selecting the mode

af [ModeSelect]” (☞P.47)

Portable USB cable

The provided Portable USB cable can be attached to the strap hole to carry it around.

VN-722PC model only

1 Remove a strap from the Portable

USB cable

• Pull out the strap while pressing the

2 Attach a strap to the voice

recorder.

3 Attach a strap to the Portable

USB cable.

connector part.

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he Portable USB cable must be

• T removed from strap whenever using a USB connection (☞ P.51).

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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.

VN-722PC model only

Inserting a microSD card

1 While the voice recorder is in

stop mode, open the card/USB connector cover.

Insert a microSD card, making sure it is placed correctly as shown.

• Insert the microSD card straight,

avoiding crooked insertion.

• Inser ting 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.

Close the card/USB connector cover.

• The recording media selection screen

appears after a microSD card has been inserted.

4 To record onto the microSD card,

press the [

Yes

+/–

button and select

5 Press the `OK button to finalize

the setting.

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ou can also select the internal memory

• Y as the recording media (☞P.46).

NOTE

he voice recorder may not be able to

• T 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.48).

Inserting/removing a microSD card

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Inserting/removing a microSD card

Removing a microSD card

1 While the voice recorder is in

Inserting/removing a microSD card

stop mode, open the card/USB connector 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 card/USB connector

cover.

NOTE

• M

• Depending on the card’s manufacturer

• For microSD card compatibility under

Note that our customer support will

• Read the operating instructions

• If a microSD card is not recognized by

• Processing speed may be low for

icroSD cards may pop out forcefully 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. Also note that some cards may 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.48).

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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

Preventing accidental operation

1 Slide the

the [

• [Hold] appears in the display, and the

recorder enters HOLD mode.

NOTE

• When an

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 recording stops when there is no more available memory).

POWER/HOLD

HOLD

] position.

y button is pressed during HOLD mode, [Hold] appears in the display for 2

switch to

1 Slide the

position A shown below.

POWER/HOLD

switch to

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Turning the power OFF

Existing data, menu settings and the clock setting are saved when the power is turned OFF.

Turning the power OFF

1 Slide the

the direction of the arrow for at least half a second.

• The playback stop position at power

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urning the power OFF whenever the

• T voice recorder is not in use minimizes battery consumption.

POWER/HOLD

OFF is stored in the memory.

switch in

Power Save mode

When the voice recorder has been stopped for at least 5 minutes after power ON, the display disappears and the voice recorder automatically enters the Power Save mode.

• Pressing any button releases the Power Save mode.

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Selecting folders and files

The recorder provides five folders, [ ], [ ],[ ], [ ] and [ ]. Each folder can store up to 200 files.

1 Press the

FOLDER/INDEX

button while the voice recorder is in stop mode.

a File number b Folder indicator

• The folder changes each time you

press the FOLDER/INDEX button.

2 Press the 9 or 0 button to

select the desired file.

• Immediately after a file is selected, the

recorded date and time is displayed for 2 seconds only.

Using the Calendar Search function

to search for a file

You can search for voice files by specifying a recording date. If you have forgotten in which folder a file has been saved, this feature lets you access it quickly by entering its recording date.

VN-722PC model only

Press the

while the voice recorder is in stop mode.

SCENE/CALENDAR

button

2 Press the +/–, 9 or 0

button to select the desired date.

a Number of files saved (recorded) on

selected date

b Date file was recorded c Selected date d Today’s date

• Dates on which files were saved are underlined.

9 or 0 button:

Move to the previous/next date. Press and hold to skip to the next date on which a file was recorded.

+/– button:

Move to the previous/next week.

3 Press the `OK button.

Press the

+/–

button to select the

desired file.

Selecting folders and  les

b c

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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).

Recording

Basic recording procedure

1 Select the folder to save the

recording in (☞ P.15).

• Each new voice recording file is saved

in the selected folder.

2 Point the built-in microphone

in the direction of the sound to record.

• You can use the card/USB connector

cover as a stand when needed.

3 Press the

REC

( s) button to start

recording.

a Rec mode b Elapsed recording time c Level meter (changes according to

recording volume and recording function setting)

d Remaining possible recording time e Recording level

• The LED indicator light lights.

4 Press the

STOP

( 4) button when

you want to stop recording.

f File length

b c d

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Recording

Sound files recorded with the voice recorder are automatically given a file name in the format below.

141001_0001.WMA

123

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.

• MP3 format: “.MP3” *

• WMA format: “.WMA”

*  VN-722PC model only

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• [Rec Mode] must be set with the v

recorder stopped (☞P.38).

oice

NOTE

o prevent the beginning of the

• T recording being cut off, start recording after the LED indicator light has lit or recording 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.32).

• If [Memory full] appears, the voice recorder has no more available memory space. You will need to delete unneeded files to record more (☞P.32).

• It’s recommended to initialize the recording media before making an important recording.

• 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.48).

VN-722PC model only:

• 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.46).

Recording

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Recording

Pausing/resuming recording

1 Press the

recording.

REC

( s) button during

Recording

• Recording pauses, and the blinking message [PAUSE] appears in the display.

• Recording is stopped automatically after being paused for at least 60 minutes.

2 Press the

while recording is paused.

• Recording resumes from the position it

Quickly checking a recording

1 Press the `OK button during

recording.

REC

was paused at.

( s) button again

Monitoring while recording

You can monitor the recording as you are making it by listening on the earphone plugged into the voice recorder’s EAR jack. Use the

+/– button to adjust the recording

monitor volume.

• The earphones are optional.

1 Connect the earphones to the

voice recorder’s

• Changing the volume will not affect

the recording level.

NOTE

o avoid unpleasantly loud sound, set

• T the volume to [00] before plugging in the earphone.

• To prevent feedback, do not place the earphone near the microphone while recording.

EAR

To EAR

jack

jack.

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Recording

Recording settings

Various recording settings are available, letting you tailor recording to different recording conditions.

[

Rec Level

]

(☞P.38)

Rec Mode

[ (☞P.38)

Low Cut Filter

[ (☞P.39)

VCVA

]

[ (☞P.39)

V-Sync. Rec

[ (☞P.40)

[

Rec Scene

(☞P.23)

* VN-722PC model only

Sets the recording sensitivity.

]

Sets the recording sound quality.

Reduces humming sounds

]

from equipment such as air-conditioners or projectors.

Sets the trigger level for voice-activated recording (VCVA).

Sets the trigger level for

]

voice-synchronized 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.

Recording

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Recording with an external microphone

You can record audio input using an external microphone or other device connected to the voice recorder’s MIC jack. Do not plug or unplug devices into voice recorder jacks while recording.

1 Connect an external microphone

Recording with an external microphone

to the voice recorder’s

To MIC

jack

Example: TP8 telephone pickup

microphone (optional)

2 Press the

REC

( s) button to start

recording.

MIC

jack.

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• When using the phone micr

(Telephone pickup TP8), set [RecScene] to [Telephone Rec]. This allows you to record conversations on mobile and landline telephones clearly (☞P.23).

• See “Accessories (optional)” (☞P.56) for the compatible external microphones.

NOTE

onnecting an external microphone to

• C the voice recorder’s MIC jack disables the built-in microphone.

• Microphones with plug-in power supplies can be used.

• When [Rec Mode] is set to stereo, recording with an external mono microphone records on the left channel only (☞P.38).

• When [Rec Mode] is set to mono, only the input from the left channel microphone is recorded when using an external stereo microphone (☞P.38).

ophone

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Recording from another connected device

Recording audio from another device with this recorder

Audio can be recorded when you have connected the audio output terminal (earphone jack) of another device and the MIC jack of the recorder using the connecting cord KA333 (optional) for duplication.

1 While the voice recorder is in stop

mode, press and hold the

CALENDAR

For VN-721PC: Press the SCENE button while the

button.

voice recorder is in stop mode.

SCENE

2 Press the +/– button to select

[

Duplication (Auto Divide)

[

Duplication (Timer)

[Duplication (Auto Divide)]:

Files are automatically divided into each song when recording.

[Duplication (Timer)]:

Recording is saved to one file and stops when the previously set time has been reached.

] or

3 Press the `OK button.

4 Press the +/– button to change

the setting.

When [

Duplication (Auto Divide)

selected:

[Cassette]:

Suitable for sound sources with a lot of noise such as a cassette tape dubbed from a CD or record.

[CD]:

Suitable for sound sources with little noise such as a CD.

Duplication (Timer)

When [ selected:

The time used for duplication can be selected from among [Off], [30 min.], [60 min.], [90 min.] and [120 min.].

5 Press the `OK button to finalize

the setting.

Press the

STOP

( 4) button to exit

the menu screen.

] was

Recording from another connected device

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Recording from another connected device

Recording audio from another device with this recorder

7 Connect the voice recorder

with another device using the

connecting cord KA333.

Recording from another connected device

To MIC

jack

8 Press the

REC

( s) button to start

recording.

Start playback on the other

vice.

When duplication is completed,

ess the

STOP

recording.

• When [Duplication (Timer)] was

selected, recording automatically stops when the set time is reached.

To audio output

terminal of other

device

(4) button to stop

NOTE

• Do not plug or unplug devic

voice recorder jacks while recording.

• Perform adjustment of the recording level on the other device.

• To ensure successful recording, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use.

• In [Duplication (Auto Divide)], an original recording will be copied to separate files divided into each song by the signal level or the noise level of a silent part. When the signal level is too low or the noise is significant, recording and division may not be performed properly. In that case, select [Duplication (Timer)] and manually start and stop recording.

• If the connecting cord is not connected when [Duplication] is selected, the message [Connect an audio cable to the mic jack] is displayed.

es into

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Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene]

Changing the recording scene

The voice recorder has preregistered templates of optimum settings tailored to various recording applications such as conference and dictation. When selecting one of these templates you can enter several settings recommended for your recording application all in a single operation.

1 While the voice recorder is in

stop mode, press and hold the

SCENE/CALENDAR

For VN-721PC:

Press the SCENE button while the

voice recorder is in stop mode.

button.

2 Press the +/– button to select the

desired recording application.

• You can choose from [Dictation], [Meeting], [Conference], [Duplication (Auto Divide)] (☞ P.21),

[Duplication (Timer)] (☞ P.21), [Telephone Rec] (☞ P.20), [DNS] or [Off].

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cene] also can be set from the

• [Rec S menu (☞P.34).

NOTE

ording menu settings cannot be

• Rec changed when a [Rec Scene] selection has been made. To use these functions, you must select [Off] for the [Rec Scene] setting.

• During simple mode, [Rec Scene] cannot be set to [Off].

Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene]

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Playback

In addition to files recorded by the voice recorder, you can also play files in MP3* and WMA format transferred from a PC. * VN-722PC model only

Basic playback procedure

Playback

1 Select the file to play from the

folder containing it (☞P.15).

2 Press the `

playback.

a File name and folder indicator b Elapsed playback time/File length c Playback position bar indicator

3 Press the +/– button to adjust

the volume to the desired level.

button to start

4 Press the

b c

STOP

playback.

• The file being played stops right away.

The resume function automatically stores the playback stop position in memory. The position is retained even if the power is turned OFF. The next time the power is turned ON, playback can be resumed from the stop position stored in the memory.

( 4) button to stop

• The volume can be adjusted to a setting between [00] to [30]. The higher the number, the louder the volume.

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Playback

Playback through the earphones

You can connect the earphones to the voice recorder’s EAR jack and listen to playback through them.

1 Connect the earphones to the

voice recorder’s

To EAR

jack

2 Press the `OK button to start

playback.

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here will be no sound from the

• T speaker when the earphones are connected.

NOTE

o avoid unpleasantly loud sound, set

• T the volume to [00] before plugging in the earphone.

• Avoid excessive volume when listening to playback through the earphones. It may cause hearing damage or loss.

EAR

jack.

Fast-forwarding

Playback

Fast-forwarding while the voice recorder is in stop mode

1 With the voice recorder stopped,

press and hold the 9 button.

• Fast-forwarding stops when you

release the 9 button. Press the `OK button to start playback from the

current position.

Fast-forwarding during playback

1 Press and hold the 9 button

during playback.

• Playback starts from the current

position when you release the 9 button.

• If an index mark or temp mark in the file is reached, fast-forwarding stops at the mark (☞P.31).

• Fast-forwarding stops when the end of the file is reached. Press and hold the 9 button again to fast-forward from the beginning of the next file.

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Playback

Rewinding

Playback

Rewinding while the voice recorder is in stop mode

1 With the voice recorder stopped,

press and hold the 0 button.

• Rewinding stops when you release the

0 button. Press the `OK button to start playback from the current position.

Rewinding during playback

1 Press and hold the 0 button

during playback.

• Playback starts from the current

position when you release the 0 button.

• If an index mark or temp mark in the file is reached, reached, rewinding stops at the mark (☞P.31).

• Rewinding stops when the beginning of the file is reached. Press and hold the 0 button again to rewind from the end of the previous file.

Skipping to the beginning of a file

Skipping to the beginning of the next file

1 Press the 9 button while the

voice recorder is in stop mode, or during playback.

Skipping to the beginning of the current file

1 Press the 0 button while the

voice recorder is in stop mode, or during playback.

Skipping to the beginning of the previous file

1 Press the 0 button when

the playback position is the beginning of the file.

• To skip to the beginning of the

previous file during playback, press the 0 button twice consecutively.

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Playback

NOTE

f an index mark or temp mark

• I is reached when skipping to the beginning of a file during playback, playback starts from the position of the mark. When skipping to the beginning of a file while the voice recorder is in stop mode, the mark is ignored (☞P.31).

• If a setting other than [File Skip] is set for [Skip Space], playback starts after the set amount of time has been skipped backwards or forwards. Playback does not skip to the beginning of the file.

Music files

If a music file transferred to the voice recorder is unplayable, check that its sampling rate and bit rate values are within the supported ranges. The sampling rate and bit rate combinations supported for music file playback by the voice recorder are shown below.

File format Sampling rate Bit rate

MPEG 1 Layer 3:

32 kHz,

44.1 kHz,

MP3 format*

WMA format

48 kHz

MPEG 2 Layer 3:

16 kHz,

22.05 kHz, 24 kHz

8 kHz, 11 kHz, 16 kHz, 22 kHz, 32 kHz,

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

* VN-722PC model only

• MP3 files with variable bit rates (bit rates

converted variably in a single file) may not play normally.

• Even if the file formats is compatible for playback on this recorder, the recorder does not support every encoder.

8 to 320 kbps

5 to 320 kbps

Playback

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Playback

Playback settings

You can select various file playback methods tailored to different applications and tastes.

Cuts low- and high-

[

Voice Filter

(☞P.42)

Play Mode

[

(☞P.42)

Playback

Skip Space

[ (☞P.43)

*  VN-722PC model only

]

frequency components,

emphasizing voices for greater clarity.

Selecting from among three playback modes.

A handy function for quickly

]

moving the playback position, and playing short segments repeatedly.

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Playback

Changing the playback speed

Changing the playback speed is handy for speeding up conference presentations, or for slowing down parts difficult to discern when learning a language.

1 Press the `OK button during

playback.

2 Press the +/– button.

• Adjust the playback speed.

3 Press the `OK button.

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• When chang

playback operations such as stopping playback, skipping to the beginning of a file, and writing index marks/temp marks are the same as during standard playback.

ing the playback speed,

NOTE

ered playback speed settings are

• Alt

retained even after power OFF.

• Changing the playback speed will make

the battery deplete more quickly.

Fast playback restrictions

Depending on their sampling frequency and bit rate, some files may not play normally. In this case, you will need to reduce the playback speed.

Playback

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Playback

A-B repeat playback

The voice recorder has a function that lets you repeat the playback of a portion (segment) of the file being played.

1 Select a file for A-B repeat

playback, and start playback.

Playback

3 Press the

Press the

playback reaches the desired start position for A-B repeat playback.

TIP

when playback reaches the desired end position for A-B repeat playback.

REC

( s) button when

ou can change the playback

• Y speed (☞P.29), and fast-forward/ rewind (☞P.25,P.26) when the

] indicator is blinking.

[

• If playback reaches the end of the file when the [ is blinking, the end of the file is treated as the segment end position, and repeat playback starts.

REC

] indicator

( s) button again

• Segment A-B is set, and A-B repeat

playback starts.

4 Press the

• Playback stops. The playback segment

NOTE

• When an index or t

or erased during A-B repeat playback, A-B repeat playback is canceled and the voice recorder returns to normal playback.

STOP

( 4) button.

specified for this function is retained.

emp mark is written

Canceling A-B repeat playback

Press the

STOP

( 4) button while

the voice recorder is in stop mode.

NOTE

• When the REC (s) butt

during A-B repeat playback the setting is canceled without disrupting playback.

on is pressed

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Index marks/temp marks

Writing an index mark or temp mark in a file enables you to quickly access desired position in the file with the same operations used for fast-forwarding, rewinding or skipping to the start of a file. Index marks can only be written in files created with Olympus voice recorders. For files created with other devices, you can temporarily store desired positions in the memory using temp marks.

Writing an index mark/temp mark

When the desired position has

been r

eached during recording

or playback, press the

INDEX

button to write an index or

temp mark.

NOTE

emp marks are temporary

• T markings. They are automatically erased when you select a different file, transfer the file to a PC, or move the file on a PC.

• You can write up to 99 index marks/temp marks in a single file. The message [No more can be set] appears if you attempt to write more than 99 marks.

• You cannot write or erase index marks/temp marks in files that have been locked by the file lock function (☞P.37).

FOLDER

Erasing an index mark/temp mark

Select a file that contains index

mark/temp mark y erase and start playback.

Use the 9 or 0 butt select the index mark/temp mark you want to erase.

3 When the number of the index

mark/temp mark to erase is being shown (for about 2 seconds) in the display, press the button.

• Any subsequent index marks/temp

marks in the file are automatically renumbered.

ou want to

on to

ERASE

Index marks/temp marks

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Erasing files

This section describes how to erase files from the folder all at once or individually.

Erasing files

1 Select the file you want to erase

(☞P.15).

Press the

Erasing  les

voice recorder is in stop mode.

• The voice recorder returns to the stop

3 Press the +/– button to select

[

All in folder

[All in folder]:

[One file]:

ERASE

button while the

mode if no operation is performed for 8 seconds.

] or [

One file

Erases all the files saved in the same folder as the selected file.

Erases only the selected file.

4 Press the `OK button.

5 Press the + button to select

[

Start

6 Press the `OK button.

• [Erasing!] appears in the display, and

the erasing process starts. [Erased] appears when the process has finished.

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Erasing files

NOTE

iles cannot be restored after being

• F erased, so please check carefully before erasing a file.

• You cannot delete folders through the recorder.

• Before erasing a file, replace the battery to ensure it will not run out before the process has finished. Erasing processes can take over 10 seconds to complete. To prevent the risk of damage to data, never attempt to perform any of the following processes before an erasing process has finished :

1 Removing the battery 2 Removing the microSD card (if the

recording media has been set to [microSD card]) (VN-722PC model only).

VN-722PC model only:

• When there is a microSD in the voice

recorder, be sure to check whether the recording media being erased is [Internal memory] or [microSD card] (☞P.46).

Erasing  les

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The voice-activated recording function (VCVA) automatically starts recording when a sound louder than a preset voice activation level is detected, and automatically pauses recording when the sound volume level falls. Use this function to automatically omit unneeded quiet segments when recording (such as long silences during conferences), saving memory.

[On]:

Turns VCVA on. You can adjust the voice activation level used for VCVA.

[Off]:

Turns VCVA off. Restores standard recording.

1 Press the

REC

( s) button to start

recording.

• Recording pauses automatically

about 1 second after the input sound becomes quieter than the set activation sensitivity.

The blinking message [Standby]

appears in the display. The LED indicator light becomes lit when recording is activated and flashes when recording is paused.

2 Press the 9 or 0 button to

adjust the voice activation level.

a Voice activation level (moves left/

right to match set level)

b Level meter (changes in proportion

to recording sound volume)

• The setting can be adjusted to between [01] and [15].

Recording menu [Rec Menu]

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Recording menu [Rec Menu]

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ncreasing the setting number

• I increases the VCVA activation sensitivity, enabling quieter sounds to activate the start of recording.

• Adjust the VCVA voice activation level to suit the recording conditions (to cope with high levels of surrounding noise or the like).

• To avoid recording mistake, it’s

Recording menu [Rec Menu]

recommended to perform a test recording beforehand to adjust the voice activation level.

NOTE

he following function is disabled

• T when using the [VCVA] function:

• [Rec Scene] (☞ P.23)

• [V-Sync. Rec]

Voice sync recording function [V-Sync. Rec]

The voice sync recording function automatically starts recording when a sound louder than a preset voice sync recording level (detection level) is detected, and automatically stops recording when the sound volume level decreases. When copying music from another device connected to the voice recorder, use the voice sync recording function to detect the silent intervals between music tracks and save each track as a separate file.

VN-722PC model only

[1 sec.], [2 sec.], [3 sec.], [5 sec.]:

Set the detection time. The voice recorder enters standby mode when the input (recording level) is below the preset level for at least the set detection time.

[Off]:

Recording is done normally.

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Recording menu [Rec Menu]

Adjusting the voice sync level for voice sync recording

1 Press the

REC

( s) button to

prepare for recording.

2 Press the 9 or 0

button to

adjust the voice sync level.

a Voice sync level (moves left/right to

match set level)

• The voice sync level can be adjusted to a setting between [01] and [15].

• Increasing the setting number increases the activation sensitivity, enabling quieter sounds to activate the start of recording.

3 Press the

• The blinking message [Standby]

• Recording starts automatically if the

REC

( s) button again.

appears in the display, and the LED indicator light flashes.

input is louder than the voice sync level.

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he voice recorder automatically ends

• T recording and returns to recording standby mode when the input sound has been below the voice sync level for at least the set detection time. Each time the voice recorder enters standby mode, the current file is closed. Recording continues in a new file the next time sound is detected.

• Press the STOP ( 4) button to end a voice sync recording session.

NOTE

he following function is disabled

• T when using the [V-Sync. Rec] function:

• [Rec Scene] (☞ P.23)

• [VCVA] (☞ P.39)

Recording menu [Rec Menu]

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Playback menu [Play Menu]

Emphasizing voice more clearly [Voice Filter]

During normal playback or fast/slow playback, the voice filter function cuts low- and highfrequency range tone and emphasizes voices, making them more clearly audible.

VN-722PC model only

Playback menu [Play Menu]

[On]:

Turns on the voice filter function.

[Off]:

Turns the voice filter function off.

NOTE

sing the [Voice Filter] function will

• U

make the battery deplete more quickly.

Selecting playback modes [Play Mode]

Several playback modes are available for different listening styles.

1 Press the +/– button to select

[

Playback range

[Playback range]:

Lets you specify a range of files for playback.

[Repeat]:

Repeatedly plays the files in the set range.

] or [

Repeat

2 Press the +/– to button select a

setting.

When [

Playback range

[File]:

Stops playback after the current file has been played.

[Folder]:

Plays all the files in the current folder consecutively, stopping playback after the last file in the folder is played.

Repeat

When [

[On]:

The files in the specified playback range are played repeatedly.

[Off]:

Cancels repeat playback.

NOTE

• When [Pla

[End] blinks in the display for 2 seconds after the last file in the folder has been played, then playback stops at the start position of the last file.

• When [Playback range] is set to [Folder], [End] blinks in the display for 2 seconds after the last file in the folder has been played, then playback stops at the start position of the first file in the folder.

yback range] is set to [File],

] was selected:

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Playback menu [Play Menu]

Setting a skip space [Skip Space]

The [Skip Space] function lets you skip a preset amount forward (forward skip) or backward (reverse skip) in a file during playback. It is handy for quickly moving the playback position, or for repeated playback of a short segment.

When [

Normal Mode

1 Press the +/– button to select

[

Forward Skip

[Forward Skip]:

Starts playback after moving the playback position forward by the set amount.

[Reverse Skip]:

Starts playback after moving the playback position backward by the set amount.

2 Press the +/– button to select a

setting.

When [

Forward Skip

[File Skip], [10 sec. Skip], [30 sec. Skip], [1 min. Skip], [5 min. Skip], [10 min. Skip]

When [

Reverse Skip

[File Skip], [1 sec. Skip] to [5sec. Skip], [10 sec. Skip], [30 sec. Skip], [1 min. Skip], [5 min. Skip]

] was selected

] or [

Reverse Skip

] was selected:

[3 sec. Skip],

1 Press the +/– button to select [

NOTE

• F

When [

Simple Mode

Skip

], [

05sec 10sec 9

[

05min 10min 9

[File Skip]:

Skips in units of files.

[05sec 10sec 9]:

Pressing the 0 button rewinds 5 seconds; pressing the 9 button fast-forwards 10 seconds and then the playback starts.

[05min 10min 9]:

Pressing the 0 button rewinds 5 minutes; pressing the 9 button fast-forwards 10 minutes and then the playback starts.

orward/reverse skip operations over a skip space that contains an index mark/ temp mark or the starting position of a file will stop at that mark or at the start position.

] was selected

File

] or

Playback menu [Play Menu]

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Playback menu [Play Menu]

Forward/reverse skip playback

1 Press the `

playback.

2 Press the 9 or 0 button

during pla

• Playback starts after skipping forward

or backward by the set amount.

Playback menu [Play Menu]

button to start

yback.

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LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu]

Adjusting the contrast [Contrast]

You can adjust the contrast of the display to 12 different levels.

• The setting can be adjusted to between [01] to [12].

Setting the LED indicator light [LED]

You can set the LED indicator light to not become lit.

[On]:

LED indicator light is switched on.

[Off]:

LED indicator light stays off.

Turning beeping sound ON/OFF [Beep]

The voice recorder makes beeping sounds when buttons are pressed, or to warn in case of operation errors. You can select whether the voice recorder makes these beeping sounds.

Changing the display language [Language]

You can select the language used in the voice recorder’s displays.

• [English], [Español], [Français].

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he language selections vary

• T depending on where the voice recorder was purchased.

LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu]

[On]:

Enables beeping sounds.

[Off]:

Disables beeping sounds.

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Device menu [Device Menu]

Selecting the recording media [Memory Select]

If a microSD card is inserted into the voice recorder, you can select whether to record on the internal memory or on the microSD card (☞P.11).

Device menu [Device Menu]

VN-722PC model only

[Internal memory]:

Records on the internal memory on the voice recorder.

[microSD card]:

Records on the microSD card.

Setting the date/time [Time & Date]

Set the date and time beforehand to enable easier management of recorded files.

1 Press the 9 or 0 button to

select the desired setting item.

2 Press the +/– 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.

TIP

• When setting the hour or minut

time you press the FOLDER/INDEX button the display changes between the AM/PM and 24-hour clock formats.

Example: 10:38 PM

10:38 PM

(default format)

• When setting the year, month or date, each time you press the FOLDER/ INDEX button the display order used

for the date changes.

Example: March 24, 2014

3M 24D 2014Y

(default format)

e, each

22:38

24D 3M 2014Y

2014Y 3M 24D

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Device menu [Device Menu]

NOTE

ven if the voice recorder is not used

• E for a long period of time, when the battery is used up, the date and time must be re-entered.

• The time automatically flashes when the battery is replaced.

Selecting the mode [Mode Select]

With this recorder, you can choose between normal mode and simple mode, which lists frequently used functions. In simple mode, the displayed text becomes larger for easier viewing.

[Normal Mode]:

This is the standard mode in which all functions are available.

[Simple Mode]:

This mode lists frequently used functions. Displayed text becomes larger for easier viewing.

Restoring the default settings [Reset Settings]

The [Reset Settings] function restores all the voice recorder’s functions to their initial (factory default) settings. Time setting and file number will remain the same.

1 Press the + button to select

[

Start

Rec Menu:

Rec Level: High Rec Mode: MP3 128 kbps

Low Cut Filter: Off VCVA: Off V-Sync Rec Rec Scene: Off

Play Menu:

Voice Filter*1: Off Play Mode: Playback Range: File Repeat: Off Skip Space: Forward Skip: File Skip Reverse Skip: File Skip

LCD/Sound Menu:

Contrast: Level 06 LED: On Beep: On Language: English

Device Menu:

Memory Select Mode Select: Normal Mode

*1 VN-722PC model only *2 VN-721PC model only

WMA 64 kbps

: Off

: Internal memory

Device menu [Device Menu]

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Device menu [Device Menu]

Formatting a recording media [Format]

Formatting a recording media erases all existing files saved on it. Be sure to transfer all important files to a PC before formatting. For VN-721PC, go to Step 3.

1 Press the +/– button to select the

Device menu [Device Menu]

recording media to be formatted.

[Internal memory]:

Formats the internal memory.

[microSD card]

Formats the microSD card.

* VN-722PC model only

2 Press the `OK button.

Press the [

Start

button to select

], then press the `OK

button.

4 Press the

[

Start

button to select

] again, then press the `OK

button.

• [Formatting!] appears, and formatting

starts.

• [Format done] appears when the process has finished.

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o reset all the voice recorder’s settings

• T to their default values, use the [Reset

Settings] operation (☞P.47).

NOTE

er format the voice recorder from

• Nev a PC.

• Formatting erases all the existing data, including locked files and read-only files.

• Before formatting, replace the battery to ensure it will not run out before the process has finished. The formatting process can sometimes take over 10 seconds to complete. To prevent the risk of damage to data, never attempt to perform any of the following processes before a formatting process has finished:

1 Removing the battery 2 Removing the microSD card (if the

recording media to be initialized is a [microSD card]) (VN-722PC model only).

VN-722PC model only:

• If there is a microSD card in the voice

recorder, make sure [Internal memory] or [microSD card] has been correctly selected as the recording media to erase (☞ P.46).

• Even when formatting or erasing (☞ P.32) is performed, only the file management information of the internal memory and/or microSD card is updated and the recorded data is not completely erased. When disposing of a microSD card, be sure to destroy the card, format the card and record silence until the recording time runs out, or perform a similar operation in order to prevent the leakage of personal information.

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Device menu [Device Menu]

Checking recording media information [Memory Info.]

You can display the capacity and remaining memory space of the recording media from a menu screen.

NOTE

ome recording media memory

• S capacity is used as a management area, so the actual usable capacity will always be slightly less than the displayed capacity.

Checking voice recorder information [System Info.]

You can display voice recorder information from a menu screen.

• The voice recorder’s [Model], [Version] (system version) and [Serial No.] information is displayed.

Device menu [Device Menu]

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Use with a PC

Connecting the voice recorder to a PC lets you:

• Play WMA and MP3*-format languagelearning content and music files loaded on a PC using Windows Media Player or iTunes.

• As well as a voice recorder and music player, you can use this device as a PC’s external memory device to save or read data from the PC.

* VN-722PC model only

PC operating environment

Windows

Operating system

Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8 standard installation

Windows PC with at least one available USB

port

NOTE

he requirements shown are the operating environments needed for using a USB

• T connection to save files recorded by the voice recorder on a PC.

• Even when the requirements for the operating environment are satisfied, updated versions of OS, multiboot environments, self-modified PCs will not be covered under the operational warranty.

• When uploading or downloading a file to or from the voice recorder, data transfer will continue as long as the voice recorder’s LED indicator light is flashing, even if the PC data communication screen disappears. Never disconnect the USB connector before data communication has finished. Always use the procedure on ☞P.52 to disconnect the USB connector. Data may not be transferred correctly if you disconnect the connector before the drive has stopped.

• Do not format (initialize) the voice recorder’s drive from a PC. Formatting done from a PC will

not be done correctly. Use the voice recorder’s [Format] menu for formatting(☞P.48).

Macintosh

Operating system

Mac OS X 10.5 to 10.9 standard installation

Apple Macintosh series PC with at least one

available USB port

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PC connection/disconnection

Connecting the voice recorder to a PC

1 Start the PC.

Connect the voice recorder and PC using the Portable USB cable.

For VN-721PC, use the USB cable.

Portable USB cable: (VN-722PC model only) You can store the spare microSD card in the Portable USB cable. Even if a microSD card is inserted, it cannot be used as USB memory.

1 Connect the Portable USB cable to the USB port on the PC. 2 Check that the voice recorder is in stop mode, then connect the Portable USB cable.

• [Remote] appears in the voice recorder’s display when the USB connector is connected.

PC connection/disconnection

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indows: The voice recorder is

• W recognized and displayed in the [My Computer] folder with the model name as the drive name. If there is a microSD card in the voice recorder, it can be used as the [Removable Disk].

• Macintosh: The voice recorder is recognized and displayed on the desktop with the model name as the drive name. If there is a microSD card in the voice recorder, [Untitled] is displayed.

• For information on the PC’s USB port, see the PC’s user manual.

NOTE

he voice recorder must not be in

• T HOLD mode.

• Insert the USB connector securely all the way. Operation will not be normal if the connection is not made properly.

• Connecting the voice recorder through a USB hub may result in unstable operation. Do not use a USB hub if operation is unstable.

• Use only a compatible Olympus USB 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 it with another manufacture’s products.

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PC connection/disconnection

Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC

Windows

1 On the task bar at the bottom-

right of the screen, click [ select [

Safely remove USB Mass

Storage Device

PC connection/disconnection

• The letter used to identify the drive will vary according to your PC.

• When the window indicating it is safe to remove hardware appears, close the window.

2 Check that the voice recorder’s

LED indicator light is off before disconnecting the voice recorder from the PC.

NOTE

o prevent the risk of data damage, never disconnect the voice recorder from the USB

• T port while the LED indicator light is flashing.

• In the Mac OS operational environment, WMA format files cannot be played back.

Macintosh

1 Drag-and-drop the removable

] and

disk icon for the voice recorder shown on the desktop to the trash can icon.

2 Check that the voice recorder’s

LED indicator light is off before disconnecting the voice recorder from the PC.

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Loading a file to a PC

The voice recorder’s five folders are displayed on the PC as [FOLDER_A], [FOLDER_B], [FOLDER_C], [FOLDER_D] and [FOLDER_E]. You can copy voice recorder files to any folder on the PC.

Windows

1 Connect the voice recorder to the

PC (☞ P.51).

Open Windows Explorer.

• When you open [My Computer],

the voice recorder is recognized and displayed with the model name as the drive name.

3 Click on the folder labeled with

your voice recorder’s model name.

Copy the desired data to the PC.

Disconnect the voice recorder

om the PC (☞ P.52).

Macintosh

1 Connect the voice recorder to the

PC (☞ P.51).

• When the voice recorder is connected

to the Macintosh operating system, it is recognized and displayed on the desktop with the model name as the drive name.

2 Double-click the removable disk

icon labeled with your voice recorder’s model name.

Copy the desired data to the PC.

Disconnect the voice recorder

om the PC (☞ P.52).

4 Voice recorder drive name and

folder names on the PC

Internal memory

Drive name

VN-722PC

RECORDER

Folder names

FOLDER_A

FOLDER_B

FOLDER_C

FOLDER_D

FOLDER_E

microSD card

Drive name

Removable

disk

Windows

Untitled

Macintosh

* Recognized/displayed by voice recorder

drive name.

NOTE

o prevent the risk of data damage,

• T never disconnect the voice recorder from the USB port while the LED indicator light is flashing.

• WMA-format files cannot be played in the standard Macintosh operating system.

RECORDER

Folder names

FOLDER_A

FOLDER_B

FOLDER_C

FOLDER_D

FOLDER_E

Loading a  le to a PC

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Alarm message list

Message Meaning Action required

Battery low

File locked

No more can be set

Alarm message list

Folder full

Memory error

Card error

Memory full There is no remaining memory.

No file There are no files in the folder.

Format error A formatting problem occurred.

Other information

The remaining battery power is low.

An attempt was made to erase a locked file.

The maximum number of index marks (99) have been written in the file.

The maximum number of temp marks (99) have been written in the file.

The maximum number of files (200) have been saved in the folder.

An internal memory error occurred.

VN-722PC model only

The microSD card was not recognized correctly.

Replace the battery (☞P.8).

You must unlock the file before you can erase it (☞P.37).

Erase unneeded index marks (☞P.31).

Erase unneeded temp marks (☞P.31).

Erase unneeded files (☞P.32).

Contact the Olympus Customer Support Center (☞back cover).

Remove and reinsert the microSD card (☞P.11, P.12).

Erase unneeded files (☞P.32).

Select another folder (☞P.15).

Format the memory again (☞P.48).

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Troubleshooting

Problem Possible cause Solution

Check that the positive and negative terminals of the battery are placed correctly (☞ P.8).

Replace the battery (☞P.8).

Turn the power ON (☞P.9).

Replace the battery (☞P.8).

Turn the power ON (☞P.9).

Release HOLD mode (☞ P.13).

Erase unneeded files (☞P.32).

Select another folder (☞P.15).

To output the playback through the builtin speaker, disconnect the earphones.

Adjust the volume (☞ P.24).

You must unlock the file before you can erase it (☞ P.37).

Unlock the file, or undo the read-only setting on a PC.

Erase unneeded marks (☞ P.31).

Unlock the file (☞ P.37).

Unlock the file, or undo the read-only setting on a PC.

The display is blank.

Unable to operate the voice recorder.

Unable to record.

Playback is inaudible.

Unable to erase a file.

Unable to write index marks/temp marks.

The battery is not inserted properly.

The remaining battery power is low.

The power is OFF.

The remaining battery power is low.

The power is OFF.

The voice recorder is in HOLD mode.

There is no remaining memory.

The maximum number of recordable files has been reached.

The earphones are connected to the EAR jack.

The volume is set to [00].

The file is locked.

The file is a read-only file.

The maximum number of marks (99) has been reached.

The file is locked.

The file is a read-only file.

Troubleshooting

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Accessories (optional)

Accessories for Olympus voice recorders can be purchased directly from the Online Shop on the Olympus website. Availability of accessories differs depending on the country.

ME51SW stereo microphone

Has a large-diameter built-in microphone for sensitive stereo recording.

ME34 compact zoom microphone (unidirectional)

Comes with an integrated tripod ideal for table placement when recording events from a distance, such as conferences or lectures.

ME33 boundary microphone

A microphone for recording conferences that enables connection of up to three

Accessories (optional)

left- and three right-channel units. Cascade connection enables the left/ right channel connections to be extended up to about 12 meters, to capture sound from a broad range.

ME52W mono microphone (unidirectional)

Designed to record sound from a distance while minimizing the impact of surrounding noise.

ME15 mono tie clip microphone (omnidirectional)

A small, unobtrusive microphone that comes with a tie-clip.

TP8 telephone pickup microphone

An earphone microphone that can be worn in the ear during phone calls. Clearly captures voices and conversations during phone calls.

KA333 connecting cord

A resistive connection cord with stereo mini-plugs (3.5 mm diameter) on both ends. Used to connect the earphone jack output to the microphone input when recording. Comes with plug adapters (PA331/PA231) that adapt to mono mini plugs (3.5 mm diameter) or mono mini mini plugs (2.5 mm diameter).

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Copyright and trademark information

• The information in this document is subject to change in future without prior notice. Contact Olympus Customer Support Center for the latest product names, model numbers and other information.

• Voice recorder displays and product illustrations shown in this manual may differ from the actual product. While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in this manual, errors may occasionally arise. Any questions or concerns regarding doubtful information, or possible errors or omissions should be directed to the Olympus Customer Support Center.

• Olympus Corporation and Olympus Imaging Corp. are the copyright holders of this manual. Copyright law prohibits unauthorized reproduction of this manual, or unauthorized distribution of reproductions thereof.

• Note that Olympus will assume no liability in the event of damages, lost earnings, or any claims from third parties resulting from improper use of the product.

Trademarks and registered trademarks

• IBM and PC/AT are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• microSD and microSDHC are trademarks of the SD Card Association.

• Macintosh and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.

• The product uses MP3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

All other brand or product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Safety precautions

Before using the voice recorder, read this manual to ensure correct and safe operation. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it on hand for ready reference whenever needed.

Important safety precautions

• Important safety precautions in this

manual are accompanied by the symbol and labels below. Always follow these precautions to prevent harming yourself or others, or causing damage to property.

• The meaning of each precaution type is given below.

f DANGER

A precaution about an imminent

Safety precautions

danger that is expected to result in death or serious injury if equipment is handed incorrectly.

f WARNING

A precaution about a situation that is expected to potentially result in death or serious injury if equipment is handled incorrectly.

f CAUTION

A precaution about a situation that is expected to potentially result in injury, or is expected to result only in property damage, if equipment is handled incorrectly.

Voice recorder safety precautions

f WARNING

s Do not use the voice recorder in

an atmosphere that might contain flammable or explosive gases.

It may cause fire or explosion.

s Do not attempt to disassemble,

repair or modify the voice recorder.

It may cause electric shock or injury.

s Do not operate the voice recorder

while operating a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle or car).

It may cause traffic accidents.

s Do not leave the voice recorder in

a location accessible to an infant or child.

Pay attention when using the voice recorder near an infant or child, taking care not to leave it unattended. Infants and children are unable to understand voice recorder safety precautions, and are at risk of accidents such as:

– Strangulation caused by accidental

entanglement of the earphone cord around the neck.

– Operation errors resulting in injury or

electric shock.

s Use microSD/microSDHC memory

cards only. Never place other types of cards in the voice recorder.

If another card type is placed in the voice recorder by accident, do not try to pull it out by force. Contact an Olympus repair center or service center.

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Safety precautions

s If the voice recorder is dropped in

water or, if water, metal or combustible foreign matter gets inside:

1 Remove the battery immediately. 2 Contact your place of purchase or

an Olympus service center for repair. Continued use may result in fire or electric shock.

s Do not use the voice recorder or

use it only as directed in airplanes, hospitals or other locations where use of electronic devices is restricted.

s Stop using the voice recorder if

you notice unusual odor, noise, or smoke coming from it.

It may cause fire or burns. Remove the battery immediately, taking care not to burn yourself. Contact your place of purchase or an Olympus repair center or service center. (Do not touch the battery with bare hands when removing it. Remove the battery outdoors, and away from flammable objects.)

s When carrying the voice recorder

by its strap, take care to prevent it becoming caught on other items.

f CAUTION

s Do not raise the volume before

performing an operation.

Hearing damage or loss may result.

Batteries

f DANGER

s Do not place the battery near

ignition sources.

s Do not incinerate, heat or disas-

semble the battery. Do not short-circuit the battery’s positive and negative electrodes.

It may cause fire, ruptures, combustion or overheating.

s Do not solder connections directly

onto the battery. Do not deform, modify or disassemble the battery.

s Do not connect the battery’s posi-

tive and negative terminals.

It may cause overheating, electric shock or fire.

s When carrying or storing the

battery, always place it in the case and protect its terminals. Do not carry or store the battery together with precious metal items such as key rings.

It may cause overheating, electric shock or fire.

s Do not connect the battery directly

to a power outlet or car cigarette lighter.

s Do not use or leave the battery

in a hot location such as in direct sunlight, inside a vehicle on a hot day, or near a room heater.

It may cause fire, burns or injuries from leaking, overheating or ruptures.

Safety precautions

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Safety precautions

f WARNING

s Do not touch or hold the battery

with wet hands.

It may case electric shock or product failure.

s Do not use a battery with a

scratched or damaged case.

It may cause ruptures or overheating.

s Do not insert the battery with its

positive/negative terminals in the opposite direction.

It may cause leaking, overheating, combustion or ruptures.

• Do not use a battery with a torn casing

seal (insulating covering).

• Always remove the battery when the

Safety precautions

voice recorder will not be used for an long period.

• When disposing used batteries, insulate

their contacts with tape and discard them as general waste in the manner prescribed by the local authority.

• Remove the battery from the voice

recorder as soon as the battery becomes unusable. It may cause leakage.

s Battery fluid in the eyes may cause

blindness. If battery fluid gets in eyes, do not rub the eyes. Instead, rinse them thoroughly with tap water or other clean water right away. Go to doctor immediately.

s Do not attempt to recharge

alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable batteries.

s Keep the battery out of the reach

of infants and children.

The battery could be swallowed by an infant or child. If swallowed, go to doctor immediately.

s If you notice abnormal sound,

heat, burning odor or smoke from the voice recorder during use:

1 Remove the battery immediately, taking

care not to injure yourself.

2 Have the voice recorder repaired by your

place of purchase or an Olympus service center. Continued use may result in fire or burns.

s Do not submerge the battery in

freshwater or saltwater, or allow its terminals to become wet.

s Discontinue use of the battery if it

develops a problem such as leaking, discoloration or deformation.

s Battery fluid on clothing or skin

may damage the skin, so rinse the battery fluid off right away with tap water or other clean water.

f CAUTION

s Do not throw the battery around,

or subject it to strong shocks.

s Recycling batteries helps saving

resources. When disposing a used battery, always cover its terminals and observe local laws and regulations.

Operating precautions

• Do not leave the voice recorder in hot or

humid locations such as in direct sunlight inside a vehicle, or on a beach during summer.

• Do not store the voice recorder in humid or dusty locations.

• If the voice recorder becomes wet or damp, wipe off the moisture right away with a dry cloth. Contact with salt water should be particularly avoided.

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Safety precautions

• Do not place the voice recorder on top of or near a TV, refrigerator or other electrical appliance.

• Prevent sand or mud from getting on the voice recorder. It may cause product not to be repairable.

• Do not subject the voice recorder to intense vibrations or shocks.

• Do not use the voice recorder in humid locations.

• Placing a magnetic card (such as a bank cash card) near the speaker or earphones may cause errors in the data stored on the magnetic card.

• Recorded content in the internal memory

and microSD card may be destroyed or lost due to reasons such as operating errors, device failure or repair.

• Also, when content is saved in the memory for long period of time or is used repeatedly, operations such as writing to, reading from, or erasing of contents may not be possible.

• Making a backup of important recorded information and saving it on a PC’s hard disk or other recording media is recommended.

• Note that Olympus will assume no liability for damages or lost earnings resulting from recorded data damage or loss, regardless of the nature or cause thereof.

• Note that Olympus will assume no

liability for recorded files being erased or becoming unplayable due to voice recorder or PC failure.

• Recording of copyrighted material is permitted when the recording is for your personal use only. Any other type of use without the permission of the copyright owner is prohibited by copyright law.

• Even when formatting (☞ P.48) or

erasing (☞ P.32) are performed, only the file management information of the internal memory and/or microSD card is updated and the recorded data is not completely erased. When disposing of the voice recorder or a microSD card, be sure to destroy it, format and record silence until the recording time runs out, or perform a similar operation in order to prevent the leakage of personal information.

Recorder care

s Exterior

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the recorder is very dirty, soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the recorder with the damp cloth and then wipe it with a dry cloth.

s Monitor

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

NOTE

• Do not use benz

strong solvents, or chemical cleaning cloths.

ene, alcohol or other

Safety precautions

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Specifications

General items

4 Recording formats

MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) format WMA (Windows Media Audio) format

4 Sampling frequency

MP3 format

WMA format

4 Maximum working output

Speci cations

320 mW (8 Ω speaker)

192 kbps 44.1 kHz

128 kbps 44.1 kHz

64 kbps

32 kbps 44.1 kHz

5 kbps 8 kHz

4 Maximum headphone output

â 150 mV (conforms to EN 50332-2)

4 Recording media*

Internal NAND flash memory VN-722PC

microSD card (Supports card capacities ranging from

* Some recording media memory

model: 4GB

VN-721PC

model: 2 GB

2 to 32 GB.)

capacity is used as a management area, so the actual usable capacity will always be slightly less than the displayed capacity.

4 Speaker

Built-in 28 mm diameter round dynamic speaker

MIC

jack

3.5 mm diameter; Impedance: 2 kΩ

EAR

jack

3.5 mm diameter; Impedance: 8 Ω minimum

4 Power source

44.1 kHz

Battery: AAA dry cell battery (model LR03) x2

4 External dimensions

108 × 39 × 16.8 mm (Not including largest projection)

4 Weight

71 g (including battery)

4 Operating temperature

0 to 42°C (32 to 107.6°F)

*1 VN-722PC model only *2 VN-721PC model only

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Specifications

Frequency response

4 When recording from

MP3 format

192 kbps 70 Hz to 19 kHz

128 kbps 70 Hz to 17 kHz

WMA format

64 kbps

32 kbps 70 Hz to 13 kHz

5 kbps 70 Hz to 3 kHz

MIC

jack

70 Hz to 15 kHz

4 When recording with built-in

microphone

70 Hz to 16 kHz (frequency response upper limit is set by recording mode during MP3/WMA-format recording)

4 During playback

20 Hz to 20 kHz (However, the upper and lower limits of the frequency characteristic depend on each recording format)

*1 VN-722PC model only *2 VN-721PC model only

Battery life

The figures below are guideline values.

4 Alkaline dry cell battery

Recording mode

MP3 format

WMA format

192 kbps 68 hours (approx.) 16 hours (approx.) 70 hours (approx.)

128 kbps 70 hours (approx.) 16 hours (approx.) 70 hours (approx.)

64 kbps

When recording with

built-in microphone

74 hours (approx.) 17 hours (approx.) 75 hours (approx.)

5 kpbs 100 hours (approx.) 17 hours (approx.) 75 hours (approx.)

*1 VN-722PC model only *2 VN-721PC model only

NOTE

he battery life figures shown here were determined using an Olympus test method.

• T Actual battery life figures will vary greatly according to the battery used and usage conditions (Changing the playback speed, or using the [Voice Filter] function may affect the battery life).

VN-722PC model only

• Battery life will be shorter when using a microSD card.

During speaker

playback

During earphone

playback

Speci cations

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Specifications

Recording time

The figures below are guideline values.

4 MP3 format

Internal memory

microSD card

4 WMA format

Speci cations

Internal memory

microSD card

*1 VN-733PC and VN-732PC models only *2 Rec Scene

NOTE

ctual available recording times may be shorter than the figures shown here when

• A making short recordings repeatedly (Equipment displays of available/elapsed recording times should be considered guideline values).

VN-722PC model only

• Available recording time will also vary due to differences in the available memory

capacity of different microSD cards.

Recording media

VN-722PC

Recording media

VN-722PC

VN-721PC

Recording mode

192 kbps 128 kbps

(4 GB) 32 GB 353 hours (approx.) 530 hours (approx.) 16 GB 176 hours (approx.) 264 hours (approx.)

8 GB 87 hours (approx.) 131 hours (approx.)

(4 GB)

(2 GB)

32 GB

16 GB

8 GB

43 hours, 30 minutes (approx.) 65 hours (approx.)

Recording mode

64 kbps 32 kbps 5 kbps DNS

63 hours (approx.)

256 hours

(approx.)

126 hours

(approx.)

2070 hours

(approx.)

1030 hours

(approx.)

510 hours

(approx.)

1600 hours

(approx.)

790 hours

(approx.)

12960 hours

(approx.)

6460 hours

(approx.)

3210 hours

(approx.)

64 hours (approx.)

515 hours

(approx.)

258 hours

(approx.)

128 hours

(approx.)

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Specifications

Maximum recording time per file

• The maximum file size is limited to about 4 GB in the WMA and MP3 formats.

• Regardless of the amount of remaining memory, the maximum recording time per file is

restricted to the following values:

192 kbps

128 kbps

49 hours, 40 minutes

(approx.)

74 hours, 30 minutes

(approx.)

4 MP3 format

Recording mode Recording time

*1 VN-722PC model only

Note that voice recorder specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice for performance improvements or other upgrading.

4 WMA format

Recording mode Recording time

26 hours, 40 minutes

64 kbps

32 kbps

5 kbps

*2 VN-721PC model only

26 hours, 40 minutes

148 hours, 40 minutes

(approx.)

Speci cations

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FCC Notice

Radio and Television Interference

●

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s

●

authority to operate this equipment. 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. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed

●

and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.

However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If

●

this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

• Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUSsupplied USB cable should be used to connect the equipment to USB enabled personal computers (PC).

Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority to operate it.

For customers in North and South America

4 For customers in USA

Declaration of Conformity Model Number: VN-722PC/VN-721PC Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Address: 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. Telephone Number: 484-896-5000

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause

undesired operation.

4 For customers in

CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B)

CANADA

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