Olympus VN-721PC - Manual

5 EN Names of par ts Names of parts Display Normal mode Simple mode 45 6 7 2 ! 3 3 4 5 8 9 0 6 7 1 2 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 4 Voice recorder status indicator [ ]: Recording ind...

1 7 EN Setup Setup After unpacking the voice recorder, follow the steps below to have it ready for use. Getting started 1 3 Insert the battery Getting started 2 3 Turn the power ON Getting started 3 3 Setting the date/time Set the voice recorder’s clock for use with file management. Getting started ...

1 Setup 8 EN Setup Inserting the battery Before using the voice recorder, insert the battery in the battery compartment of the voice recorder. 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 correctl...

1 9 EN Setup Setup Turn the power ON 1 While the voice recorder is turned off, slide the POWER / HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow. POWER/HOLD switch TIP • When [ Language ] appears in the display after turning the power ON, press the + / – button to change the display language and press the...

1 Setup 10 EN Setup Selecting the mode 1 Press the + / – button to change 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 t...

1 11 EN Inser ting/remo ving a microSD c ard 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. 2 In...

1 Inser ting/remo ving a microSD c ard 12 EN Inserting/removing a microSD card Removing a microSD card 1 While the voice recorder is in 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 ...

1 13 EN Preventing accidental opera tion 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. I...

1 Turning the po w er OFF 14 EN Turning the power OFF Existing data, menu settings and the clock setting are saved when the power is turned OFF. 1 Slide the POWER / HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow for at least half a second. • The playback stop position at power OFF is stored in the memory...

1 15 EN Selecting f olders and fi les 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. b a a File number b Folder indicator • The folder changes each time you press the FO...

2 Recording 16 EN Recording The voice recorder has five folders ([ ] to [ ]) in which recorded files can be saved. These folders provide a handy way to sort recordings into separate categories (such as business and leisure). Basic recording procedure 1 Select the folder to save the recording in ( ☞ ...

2 Recording 18 EN Recording Pausing/resuming recording 1 Press the 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 REC ( s ) button again whi...

2 Recording 19 EN Recording Recording settings Various recording settings are available, letting you tailor recording to different recording conditions. [ Rec Level ] ( ☞  P.38) Sets the recording sensitivity. [ Rec Mode ] ( ☞  P.38) Sets the recording sound quality. [ Low Cut Filter ] ( ☞  P.39) Re...

2 Recording with an e xternal microphone 20 EN 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 micr...

2 Recording from another connec ted de vice 21 EN 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 duplicati...

2 Changing the recording scene [Rec S cene] 23 EN 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 recommen...

3 Playback 24 EN 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 1 Select the file to play from the folder containing it ( ☞  P.15). 2 Press the ` OK button to start pl...

3 Playback 25 EN 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 EAR jack. To EAR jack 2 Press the ` OK button to start playback. TIP • There will be no sound f...

3 Playback 26 EN Playback Rewinding 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...

3 Playback 27 EN Playback NOTE • If an index mark or temp mark 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 ...

3 Playback 28 EN Playback Playback settings You can select various file playback methods tailored to different applications and tastes. [ Voice Filter ] * ( ☞  P.42) Cuts low- and high-frequency components, emphasizing voices for greater clarity. [ Play Mode ] ( ☞  P.42) Selecting from among three p...

3 Playback 29 EN 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 Playback 30 EN 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. 2 Press the REC ( s ) button when playback reaches the desired start positio...

3 Inde x marks/temp marks 31 EN 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...

3 Erasing fi les 32 EN 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). 2 Press the ERASE button while the voice recorder is in stop mode. • The voice recorder returns to the stop mode if no operation...

3 Erasing fi les 33 EN Erasing files NOTE • Files cannot be restored after being 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. Eras...

4 Setting menu items 34 EN Setting menu items Basic operation In normal mode, menu items are arranged by tabs, letting you quickly set desired items by selecting a tab and then moving to the desired item within the tab. Follow the steps below to set a menu item. 1 During recording/playback or while ...

4 File menu [File Menu] 37 EN File menu [File Menu] Preventing accidental file erasure [File Lock] The file lock feature lets you lock important files to prevent them being accidentally erased. Once locked, a file is not erased even if the operation for erasing all the files in its folder is perform...

4 Recording menu [Rec Menu] 39 EN Recording menu [Rec Menu] Reducing noise during recording [Low Cut Filter] The voice recorder’s low cut filter function lets you make recordings that reduce humming sounds from air-conditioners or low-frequency sounds from equipment such as projectors. [ On ]: Turns...

5 50 EN PC opera ting en vironment Connecting the voice recorder to a PC lets you: • Play WMA and MP3*-format language-learning 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 memo...

5 PC connec tion/disconnec tion 51 EN Connecting the voice recorder to a PC PC connection/disconnection 1 Start the PC. 2 Connect the voice recorder and PC using the Portable USB cable. Portable USB cable: ( VN-722PC model only) You can store the spare microSD card in the Portable USB cable. Even if...

5 52 EN PC connec tion/disconnec tion PC connection/disconnection Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC Windows 1 On the task bar at the bottom- right of the screen, click [ ] and select [ Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device ]. • The letter used to identify the drive will vary according to yo...

5 Loading a fi le to a PC 53 EN 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). 2 Open Windows Ex...

6 Alarm message list 54 EN Alarm message list Message Meaning Action required Battery low The remaining battery power is low. Replace the battery ( ☞  P.8). File locked An attempt was made to erase a locked file. You must unlock the file before you can erase it ( ☞  P.37). No more can be set The max...

6 Troubleshooting 55 EN Problem Possible cause Solution The display is blank. The battery is not inserted properly. Check that the positive and negative terminals of the battery are placed correctly ( ☞   P.8). The remaining battery power is low. Replace the battery ( ☞  P.8). The power is OFF. Turn...

6 Copyright and trademark inf orma tion 57 EN • 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 i...

6 Saf ety prec autions 58 EN 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 manua...

6 Saf ety prec autions 59 EN Safety precautions s If the voice recorder is dropped in water or, if water, metal or combus-tible foreign matter gets inside: 1 Remove the battery immediately. 2 C o n t a c t y o u r p l a c e o f p u r c h a s e o r an Olympus ser vice center for repair. Co n t i n u ...

6 Saf ety prec autions 60 EN 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/neg...

6 Saf ety prec autions 61 EN 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 vi...

6 Specifi c ations 62 EN Specifications General items 4 Recording formats MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) formatWMA ( Windows Media Audio) format 4 Sampling frequency MP3 format *1 192 kbps 44.1 kHz 128 kbps 44.1 kHz WMA format 64 kbps *2 44.1 kHz 32 kbps 44.1 kHz 5 kbps 8 kHz 4 Maximum working output 32...

6 Specifi c ations 63 EN Specifications Battery life The figures below are guideline values. 4 Alkaline dry cell battery Recording mode When recording with built-in microphone During speaker playback During earphone playback MP3 format *1 192 kbps 68 hours (approx.) 16 hours (approx.) 70 hours (appr...

6 Specifi c ations 64 EN Specifications Recording time The figures below are guideline values. 4 MP3 format *1 Recording media Recording mode 192 kbps 128 kbps Internal memory VN-722PC (4 GB) 43 hours, 30 minutes (approx.) 65 hours (approx.) microSD card * 32 GB 353 hours (approx.) 530 hours (approx...

6 Specifi c ations 65 EN 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: Note that voice recorder spe...

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