Olympus VP-10 Black User manual

DIGITAL VOICE

Getting started

RECORDER

VP-10

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USER MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital voice recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. Keep the instructions handy for future reference.

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

Recording

Playback

Use with a PC

Table of contents

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

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

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

1 Getting started

Setup .......................................................................................... 6

Inserting the battery............................................................................. 7

Turning the power ON ...........................................................................8

Setting the inserted battery ................................................................. 8

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

Charging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connector ............10

Charging the battery by connecting to an AC adapter with a USB

connection (model A514) ...................................................................11

Batteries....................................................................................13

Turning the power OFF ...............................................................15

Turning the power OFF .......................................................................15

2 Recording

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

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

Using earphones .................................................................................19

Selecting the automatic recording setting [Rec Scene] ................20

Selecting the automatic recording setting [Rec Scene] ......................20

Changing the information screen during recording .....................22

Changing the information screen during recording ...........................22

3 Playback

Playback ....................................................................................23

Basic playback procedure .................................................................... 23

Fast-forwarding ..................................................................................24

Rewinding ..........................................................................................24

Skipping to the beginning of a file ..................................................... 25

Selecting the automatic playback operation [Play Scene] ............27

Selecting the automatic playback operation [Play Scene] .................27

Changing the playback speed .....................................................28

Changing the playback speed ............................................................. 28

Index marks/temp marks ...........................................................29

Writing an index mark/temp mark ..................................................... 29

Erasing an index mark/temp mark .....................................................29

Preventing accidental operation ................................................30

Setting HOLD mode ............................................................................30

Releasing HOLD mode ........................................................................30

Changing the information screen during playback or stop ...........31

Changing the information screen during playback or stop ................. 31

Searching for a file [Date Search] ................................................32

Using the date search function ...........................................................32

Erasing files ...............................................................................33

Erasing files ......................................................................................... 33

4 Menu

Setting menu items ...................................................................35

Basic operation ...................................................................................35

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

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

Dividing files [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 caused by rubbing during recording [Anti-Rustle] .... 39

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

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

Playback menu [Play Menu]........................................................41

Reducing noise during playback [Noise Cancel] .................................41

Adjusting low volume portions during playback [Voice Balancer] ..... 41

Specifying the range to play back [Playback Range] ..........................41

Setting the repeat playback [Repeat] ................................................. 42

Setting a skip space [Skip Space] ........................................................42

Changing the folder for playback [Play Folder] ..................................43

LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound] ....................................................44

Setting the backlight [Backlight] ........................................................ 44

Adjusting the contrast [Contrast] ........................................................44

Setting the LED indicator light [LED] ..................................................44

Turning beeping sound ON/OFF [Beep] .............................................. 44

Selecting the speaker output [Speaker] .............................................45

Playing the beginning of files automatically [Intro Play] ...................45

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

Setting auto power off mode [Power Off] ..........................................46

Setting the recording standby duration [Rec Standby] ............................. 46

Setting the battery in use [Battery] ....................................................46

Setting the date/time [Time & Date] .................................................47

Restoring the default settings [Reset Settings] ..................................48

Formatting the internal memory [Format].........................................48

Checking the internal memory information [Memory Info.] .............. 49

Confirming the voice recorder information [System Info.] ................. 49

Table of contents

Dividing files [File Divide] ...........................................................50

Dividing files [File Divide] ...................................................................50

Changing the folder for playback [Play Folder] ............................52

Changing the folder for playback [Play Folder] ..................................52

Formatting the internal memory [Format] ..................................54

Formatting the internal memory [Format].........................................54

5 Use with a PC

PC operating environment .........................................................56

PC connection/disconnection ......................................................58

Connecting the voice recorder to a PC.................................................58

Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC ........................................60

Loading a file to a PC ..................................................................61

Usage as external memory of the PC ...........................................63

Listening to files transferred from a PC .......................................64

To listen a transferred file....................................................................64

6 Other information

Alarm message list .....................................................................66

Troubleshooting ........................................................................68

Other .........................................................................................71

Recorder care ......................................................................................71

Accessories (optional) .........................................................................71

Safety precautions .....................................................................73

Specifications ............................................................................77

Names of parts

Recorder

Names of parts

1 Earphone jack ( ) 2

REC

(record) switch

3 Display 4

MENU/SCENE

5 `

PLAY/4STOP

6 Built-in speaker 7 Built-in stereo microphone (R) 8

POWER/HOLD

9 0 button 0

–

button

switch

(

@ #

button

! @ 9 button #

button

$ Built-in stereo microphone (L) % Clip ^ LED indicator light (LED) & Battery cover * USB connector ( USB connector cover

Names of parts

Display

4 During recording

1 2 43

1 Ba

ttery (☞ P.12)

2 Voice recorder status indicator

[ ]: Recording (☞ P.16)

]: VCVA recording stand-by (☞ P.39)

[

]: Stop

[ [

]: Playback (☞ P.23) ]: Playback pause (☞ P.23)

[

]: Fast forward (☞ P.24)

[ [

]: Fast rewind (☞ P.24) ]: Fast playback (☞ P.28)

[

]: Slow playback (☞ P.28)

[

3 Elapsed recording time 4 Current file number in folder/Total

number of recorded files in folder

4 During stop or playback

65 7 8 9

File length/Elapsed playback time

5 6 Playback range (☞ P.41) 7 Repeat 8 File lock (☞ P.37) 9 Playback folder

(when [

Music

] folder is selected)

Names of parts

Getting started

Setup

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

Setup

Step

Step 2

Step 3

Step

Inserting the battery

Turning the power ON

Selecting the battery setting

Select the battery setting to match the inserted battery. Select the setting for a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery or the setting for an alkaline battery.

Setting the date/time

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

Charging the recorder

Setup

Inserting the battery

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

1 Open the battery cover while

pressing the cover lock knob in

3 Close the battery cover until it is

completely closed.

the direction of the arrow.

a Do not attempt to open the battery

cover by force.

2 Insert an AAA battery, making

sure its positive and negative terminals are placed correctly.

Insert the battery’s negative terminal first.

b Tab c When attaching the cover, slide the

tab of the battery cover under the outer shell of the recorder.

NOTE

e to firmly close the battery

• Be sur cover (close until the battery cover lock clicks).

• Be sure to charge the battery before you start recording.

Cross section

Setup

Turning the power ON

1 While the voice recorder is turned

Setup

off, slide the in the direction of the arrow.

POWER/HOLD

POWER/HOLD switch

switch

Setting the inserted battery

1 Press the + or – button to select

the type of battery you inserted.

[Ni-MH] ( ) Select if you inserted an Olympus

nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery (model BR404).

[Alkaline] ( Select if you inserted an alkaline

battery.

2 Press the OK button to finalize

the setting.

)

Setup

Setting the date/time

1 Press the 9 or 0 button to

select the item to set.

2 Press the + or – button to change

the number.

• To change the setting of another item,

press the 9 or 0 button to move the blinking cursor, then press the + or

– button to change the number.

3 Press the OK button to finalize

the setting.

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ou can change the clock display

• Y format. See “Setting the date/time [Time & Date]” (☞ P.47) for the procedure.

Setup

Charging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connector

NOTE

Setup

ore charging the battery, insert the

• Bef rechargeable battery provided and set [Battery] to [Ni-MH].

• Before connecting the USB connector, release HOLD mode (☞P.30).

1 Start the PC.

Remove the USB connector cover.

Slide open the USB connector cover using the pad of your finger.

3 After making sure the voice

recorder is stopped, connect the USB connector to a USB port on a PC.

4 Press the OK button to start

charging.

• Press the OK button while this

message is blinking.

• The LED indicator light lights while charging.

5 Charging has finished when

[

Battery full

] appears.

Setup

Charging the battery by connecting to an AC adapter with a USB connection

(model A514)

The battery can be recharged by connecting the recorder to the provided AC adapter (A514).

NOTE

ore charging the battery, insert the

• Bef rechargeable battery provided and set [Battery] to [Ni-MH].

• Before connecting the AC adapter, release HOLD mode (☞P.30).

1 Remove the USB connector cover.

3 Connect the AC adapter to an AC

power outlet.

To an AC power outlet

Setup

Slide open the USB connector cover using the pad of your finger.

2 Connect the voice recorder to

the USB connector on the AC adapter.

To USB connector of AC adapter (model A514)

4 Press the OK button to start

charging.

• Press the OK button while this

message is blinking.

• The LED indicator light lights while charging.

5 Charging has finished when

[

Battery full

NOTE

se only the Olympus USB connecting

• U AC adapter model provided (A514).

] appears.

Setup

Battery indicator

As the battery loses its remaining charge, the battery indicator on the display changes as

follows:

Setup

• [ ] indicates there is little remaining battery charge. Charge the battery. When the battery has run out, [ [Battery low] appears, operation stops.

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ging the recorder, release the

• Char HOLD mode. While the recorder is in HOLD mode, any button operations are disabled (☞P.30).

• Charging time: About 3 hours* * Approximate time needed to fully

charge a completely flat battery at room temperature. The charging time depends on the amount of remaining power and the state of the battery.

NOTE

er attempt to charge an alkaline

• Nev battery, lithium battery or other primary cell battery. Fluid leakage or overheating may cause the recorder to malfunction.

• The power of PC must be ON to charge the battery using the USB connector. You cannot charge the battery when the power of PC is OFF, or the PC is in standby, sleep or auto power off mode.

] and

• Do not use a USB hub when charging the battery by connecting to the PC.

• When [ the battery cannot be charged. Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 and 35°C (41 and 95°F).

*1 [

*2 [

• If battery life has become noticeably

short on a full charge, replace the battery with a new one.

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

• Use the USB extension cable provided if needed.

• Use only a compatible Olympus USB extension cable. Operation is not guaranteed if another manufacturer’s cable is used. Only use the Olympus USB extension cable with the voice recorder and never use if a product from another manufacturer is used.

• Use only the Olympus USB connecting AC adapter model provided (A514).

]*1 or [ ]*2 is displayed

]: Ambient temperature is too

low.

]: Ambient temperature is too

high

Batteries

Rechargeable batteries

Read the information below carefully when using a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery (model BR404).

4 Discharging

Rechargeable batteries discharge naturally when not in use. Be sure to charge the battery before use.

4 Operating temperature

Rechargeable batteries are chemical-based products. Their performance can vary even when used within the recommended operating temperature range. This variation is normal.

4 Recommended temperature

range

When powering voice recorder: 0 to 42°C

(32 to 107.6°F) When being charged: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) During long-term storage: –20 to 30°C

(–4 to 86°F) Use of a rechargeable battery outside the temperature ranges above may result in drops in battery performance or life. When not using the voice recorder for an extended period, remove the rechargeable battery before storage to prevent fluid leakage or rust.

NOTE

he voice recorder does not support

• T manganese batteries.

• When replacing the battery, use an AAA alkaline dry cell battery or an Olympus nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery (model BR404). Operation is not guaranteed. If a battery from another manufacturer is used.

• The [Battery] screen appears automatically after you have replaced the battery. You can also use a menu operation to display this screen and set the battery (☞ P.47). After replacing the battery, turn on the power and then make sure you set the settings on the [Battery] screen and [Time & Date] screen before recording.

• You may need to reset the date/time if the battery is removed from the voice recorder for over one minute, or if the battery is quickly removed and replaced. See “Setting the date/ time [Time & Date]” (☞ P.47) for the procedure.

• Due to the nature of nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries, new batteries and batteries not used for an extended period (one month or more) may not charge completely. The battery should become fully charged after charging and discharging the battery up to three times.

• Always dispose rechargeable batteries in the legally prescribed manner. Before disposing rechargeable batteries that are not fully discharged, take steps to prevent shorting such as insulating their terminals with tape.

Batteries

• Always turn power off before replacing the battery. Files may be damaged if the battery is removed while the voice

Batteries

recorder is recording or performing an operation such as erasing a file.

• Even if the battery indicator is [ playback with the built-in speaker at some volumes may result in a drop in battery output voltage, causing the voice recorder to reset. Lower the volume in this case.

• The continuous battery usage time of a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery that has been used repeatedly will be reduced due to battery degradation (☞ P.78).

• Battery life will be shorter when using a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery that has been used repeatedly (☞ P.78).





For customers in Germany:

Olympus has an agreement with the GRS (Joint Battery Disposal Association) in Germany to ensure environmentally-friendly battery disposal.

Turning the power OFF

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

1 Slide the

the direction of the arrow for at least 0.5 seconds.

• 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

Auto power off mode

When the voice recorder has been stopped for at least 5 minutes (default setting) after power ON, the display disappears and the voice recorder automatically turns off (☞P.46).

• To reuse the voice recorder, turn the power ON again.

NOTE

he voice recorder will not be turned

• T off during recording, even if the

POWER/HOLD switch operated.

• If the [Rec Standby] function is

enabled, the voice recorder will remain in recording standby state even after the power is turned off so the battery will deplete more quickly. Once the time set for [Rec Standby] elapses, the power turns off completely (☞P.46).

Turning the power OFF

Recording

Even if a recording opportunity suddenly arrises, you can start recording from the power off state. Up to 999 recordings can be made.

Basic recording procedure

Recording

1 Point the built-in microphone

in the direction of the sound to record.

Built-in stereo microphone

LED indicator light

b Recording indicator c Elapsed recording time

• The LED indicator light lights, and [ appears in the display.

• After replacing the battery, turn on the power and then make sure you set the settings on the [Battery] screen and [Time & Date] screen before recording.

• If you record simple recording content at the beginning, it will be convenient for searching later using the [Date

Search] function (☞ P.32).

3 Slide the

REC

switch to stop recording in the direction of the arrow.

]

2 Slide the

REC

switch to start recording in the direction of the arrow.

a Current file number in folder/Total

number of recorded files in folder

• [ ] appears in the display.

Recording

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

VP100001 .MP3

1 File number

File numbers are assigned

consecutively.

2 Extension A file extension indicating the

recording format the file was recorded in by the voice recorder.

• Linear PCM format: “.WAV”

• MP3 format: “.MP3”

• WMA format: “.WMA”

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ecording with the voice recorder

• When r in a pocket or alike, secure it with a clip to prevent if from moving.

• Even if recording starts during playback of a file in the [Music] folder, the recorded file will be saved in the [Recorder] folder (☞P.52).

NOTE

o prevent the beginning of the

• T recording being cut off, start recording after the LED indicator light has lit or mode indicator has appeared in the display.

• When the remaining possible recording time is 60 seconds, the LED indicator light starts flashing. It flashes more rapidly as the remaining time decreases (at the 30- and 10-second points).

• When [Folder full] appears, no more recording can be done. You will need to delete unneeded files to record more (☞P.33, P.66).

• If [Memory full] appears, the voice recorder has no more available memory space. You will need to delete unneeded files to record more (☞ P.33, P.66).

• 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.54).

• This voice recorder can record only with the built-in microphone. An external microphone cannot be connected.

Recording

Recording linear PCM format data over 2 GB

When recording a linear PCM format file, recording will continue even after the file size exceeds 2 GB.

• The data is divided and saved in separate

Recording

files of up to 2 GB. The files are processed as multiple files during playback.

• After recording 999 files which exceed 2GB recording stops.

Recording settings

For various recording conditions, different recording settings are available.

[

Rec Level

]

(☞ P.38)

Rec Mode

[ (☞ P.38)

Anti-Rustle

[ (☞ P.39)

Low Cut Filter

[ (☞ P.39)

VCVA

]

[ (☞ P.39)

Rec Scene

[ (☞ P.20)

* When recording with the voice recorder in a

pocket or alike, secure it with a clip to prevent if from moving.

Sets the recording sensitivity.

]

Sets the recording sound quality.

Reduce noise caused by the

] *

voice recorder rubbing against clothing (rustling sounds) when recording in your pocket.

Reduces humming sounds

]

from equipment such as airconditioners or projectors.

Sets the trigger level for voiceactivated recording (VCVA).

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

Using earphones

If you connect commercially available earphones to the earphone jack ( voice recorder, you will be able to listen to the audio during recording and playback.

• Use the +/– button to adjust the recording

monitor volume.

• Earphones are not supplied with this

product.

) of the

1 Connect the earphones to the voice

recorder’s earphone jack ( ).

To earphone jack

• Changing the volume will not affect the recording level.

• There will be no sound from the speaker when the earphones are connected.

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.

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

• Battery life depletes quickly while recordings are monitored. To conserve battery life, leave the earphone disconnected while recording.

• If the [Anti-Rustle] function (☞ P.39) is enabled, you may sound like an echo during monitoring the recording.

Recording

Selecting the automatic recording setting [Rec 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.

Selecting the automatic recording setting [Rec Scene]

[

Pocket

] Suitable for recording sounds over a wide area while the voice recorder is still

[

DNS

] For Speech Recognition Software.

Dictation

] Suitable for recording your own voice and other sounds that are extremely

[

Conference

Meeting

[

] Suitable for recording conferences in a large space and other sounds over a

] Suitable for recording meetings held in a small space and other sounds that

in your pocket.

close.

wide area.

are fairly close.

1 While the voice recorder is in stop

mode, press and hold the

SCENE

button.

2 Press the OK button.

• Press the 0 button to return to the

previous screen.

3 Press the + or – button to

select the desired recording application.

4 Press the OK button to finalize

the setting.

• According to the setting, the setting

icon is displayed.

5 Press the `

PLAY/4STOP

exit the menu screen.

• See "Preregistered [Rec Scene] settings" for more information

(☞ P.21).

button to

Selecting the automatic recording setting [Rec Scene]

NOTE

• When a r

ecording scene is selected, recording-related menu settings cannot be used in combination with the recording scene. If you attempt to use any of those functions, the [Rec Scene] setting will be automatically set to [OFF].

Preregistered [Rec Scene] settings

[

Pocket

[

Rec Level

][

Rec Mode

][

[

Anti-Rustle

[

][

Low Cut Filter

[Dictation]:

[

Rec Level

][

Rec Mode

][

[

Anti-Rustle

[

Conference

[

Meeting

[

DNS

[

* The recording sensitivity is set to a level that is

][

Low Cut Filter

Rec Level

][

Rec Mode

][

Anti-Rustle

][

Low Cut Filter

Rec Level

][

Rec Mode

][

Anti-Rustle

][

Low Cut Filter

Rec Level

][

Rec Mode

][

Anti-Rustle

][

Low Cut Filter

even lower than [Low].

High

]

MP3 128k ST

High

][

][ON]

][

]

OFF

]

Low

MP3 128k ST

Low

]

High

]

MP3 128 kbps

OFF

]

High

]

MP3 128k ST

Low

]

OFF

]

Low

MP3 128k ST

OFF

]

OFF

]

Selecting the automatic recording setting [Rec Scene]

Changing the information screen during recording

You can change the information screen during recording.

1 While the voice recorder is in recording mode, press the OK button.

Changing the information screen during recording

4 Meanings of indicators (same for all modes)

[ ]: Battery type (☞P.46)

]: Possible recording time

[

]: Noise Cancel (☞P.41)

[

]: Voice Balancer (☞P.41)

[

]: Rec Level (☞P.38)

[

• Each press of the OK button changes the information screen.

1 Elapsed recording time screen (default screen)

You can display the elapsed recording time and current file number in folder.

2 Recording level meter screen

The meter changes according to recording volume and recording function setting.

3 Functions indicator screen

You can display the indicator of functions and remaining recording time.

4 Date and time screen

You can display the current date and time.

]: Low Cut Filter (☞P.39)

[

]: Anti-Rustle (☞P.39)

[

]: Rec Mode (☞P.38)

[

]: Rec Scene (☞P.20)

[

]: Play Scene (☞P.27)

[

NOTE

he information screen return to default screen if the voice recorder will be changed to

• T other operation (stop, playback, recording).

Playback

In addition to files recorded by the voice recorder, you can also play files in WAV, MP3 and WMA format transferred from a PC.

Basic playback procedure

1 Press the 0 or 9 button to

select the desired playback file.

a Current file number in folder/Total

number of recorded files in folder

b File length

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he file length display appears for

• T 3 seconds.

• You can search for voice files by specifying a recording date (☞ P.32).

2 Press the `

PLAY/4STOP

button to

start playback.

c Playback indicator d Elapsed playback time

• [

] appears in the display.

3 Press the + or – button to adjust

the volume to the desired level.

• The volume can be adjusted to a

setting between [00] to [30]. The higher the number, the louder the volume.

• If the volume is set too loud, a warning screen may appear.

4 Press the `

PLAY/4STOP

button to

stop playback.

• [ ] appears in the display.

• 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.

Playback

Fast-forwarding

Playback

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.29).

• 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.

9 button

Rewinding

0 button

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, rewinding stops at the mark (☞P.29).

• 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.

Playback

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 While the voice recorder is in stop

mode or playing back, press the 0 button.

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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o skip the files continuously, pressing

• T

the 0 or 9 button while the recorder is in stop mode.

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.29).

• 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.

Playback

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