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RECORDER Recording 2
Playback 3
VP-10
Menu 4
Use with a PC 5
Other information 6
USER MANUAL
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To ensure successful recording, we recommend that you test the record
function and volume before use.
Table of contents
Names of parts............................................................................ 4 Changing the information screen during playback or stop ...........31
Recorder................................................................................................4 Changing the information screen during playback or stop.................31
Display ..................................................................................................5 Searching for a file [Date Search] ................................................32
Using the date search function ...........................................................32
1 Getting started Erasing files ...............................................................................33
Erasing files.........................................................................................33
Setup.......................................................................................... 6
Inserting the battery.............................................................................7
Turning the power ON...........................................................................8 4 Menu
Setting the inserted battery .................................................................8
Setting the date/time ...........................................................................9 Setting menu items ...................................................................35
Charging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connector ............10 Basic operation ...................................................................................35
Charging the battery by connecting to an AC adapter with a USB File menu [File Menu].................................................................37
connection (model A514) ...................................................................11 Preventing accidental file erasure [File Lock]......................................37
Batteries....................................................................................13 Dividing files [File Divide] ...................................................................37
Displaying file information [Property] ...............................................37
Turning the power OFF ...............................................................15
Turning the power OFF .......................................................................15 Recording menu [Rec Menu] .......................................................38
Selecting the recording sensitivity [Rec Level] ...................................38
Setting the recording mode [Rec Mode].............................................38
2 Recording Reducing noise caused by rubbing during recording [Anti-Rustle] ....39
Reducing noise during recording [Low Cut Filter]...............................39
Recording ..................................................................................16 Voice-activated recording function [VCVA].........................................39
Basic recording procedure...................................................................16
Using earphones .................................................................................19 Playback menu [Play Menu]........................................................41
Reducing noise during playback [Noise Cancel] .................................41
Selecting the automatic recording setting [Rec Scene] ................20 Adjusting low volume portions during playback [Voice Balancer] .....41
Selecting the automatic recording setting [Rec Scene] ......................20 Specifying the range to play back [Playback Range] ..........................41
Changing the information screen during recording .....................22 Setting the repeat playback [Repeat] .................................................42
Changing the information screen during recording ...........................22 Setting a skip space [Skip Space] ........................................................42
Changing the folder for playback [Play Folder] ..................................43
3 Playback LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound] ....................................................44
Setting the backlight [Backlight]........................................................44
Playback ....................................................................................23 Adjusting the contrast [Contrast]........................................................44
Basic playback procedure....................................................................23 Setting the LED indicator light [LED] ..................................................44
Fast-forwarding ..................................................................................24 Turning beeping sound ON/OFF [Beep] ..............................................44
Rewinding ..........................................................................................24 Selecting the speaker output [Speaker] .............................................45
Skipping to the beginning of a file .....................................................25 Playing the beginning of files automatically [Intro Play] ...................45
Selecting the automatic playback operation [Play Scene] ............27 Device menu [Device] .................................................................46
Selecting the automatic playback operation [Play Scene] .................27 Setting auto power off mode [Power Off] ..........................................46
Changing the playback speed .....................................................28 Setting the recording standby duration [Rec Standby] .............................46
Changing the playback speed.............................................................28 Setting the battery in use [Battery]....................................................46
Setting the date/time [Time & Date] .................................................47
Index marks/temp marks ...........................................................29
Restoring the default settings [Reset Settings] ..................................48
Writing an index mark/temp mark.....................................................29
Formatting the internal memory [Format].........................................48
Erasing an index mark/temp mark .....................................................29
Checking the internal memory information [Memory Info.]..............49
Preventing accidental operation ................................................30 Confirming the voice recorder information [System Info.] .................49
Setting HOLD mode ............................................................................30
Releasing HOLD mode ........................................................................30
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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
Copyright and trademark information ........................................72
Safety precautions .....................................................................73
Specifications ............................................................................77
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Names of parts
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Display
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1 Battery (☞ P.12) 5 File length/Elapsed playback time
2 Voice recorder status indicator 6 Playback range (☞ P.41)
[ ]: Recording (☞ P.16) 7 Repeat
[ ]: VCVA recording stand-by (☞ P.39) 8 File lock (☞ P.37)
[ ]: Stop 9 Playback folder
[ ]: Playback (☞ P.23) (when [Music] folder is selected)
[ ]: 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
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Getting started
Setup
1 After unpacking the voice recorder, follow the steps below to have it ready for use.
Setup
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Setup
Inserting the battery
Before using the voice recorder, insert the battery in the battery compartment of the voice 1
recorder.
Setup
1 Open the battery cover while 3 Close the battery cover until it is
pressing the cover lock knob in completely closed.
the direction of the arrow.
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Cross section
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a b c
b Tab
c When attaching the cover, slide the
tab of the battery cover under the
a Do not attempt to open the battery
outer shell of the recorder.
cover by force.
2 Insert an AAA battery, making NOTE
sure its positive and negative
terminals are placed correctly. • Be sure to firmly close the battery
cover (close until the battery cover lock
2 clicks).
1 • Be sure to charge the battery before
you start recording.
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Setup
Turning the power ON Setting the inserted battery
[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
POWER/HOLD switch
the setting.
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Setup
Setting the date/time
Setup
format. See “Setting the date/time
[Time & Date]” (☞ P.47) for the
procedure.
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Setup
Charging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connector
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Setup
Charging the battery by connecting to an AC adapter with a USB connection
(model A514)
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The battery can be recharged by connecting the recorder to the provided AC adapter (A514).
Setup
NOTE 3 Connect the AC adapter to an AC
power outlet.
• Before charging the battery, insert the
rechargeable battery provided and set
[Battery] to [Ni-MH].
• Before connecting the AC adapter,
release HOLD mode (☞ P.30).
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Setup
Battery indicator • Do not use a USB hub when charging
the battery by connecting to the PC.
As the battery loses its remaining charge, the • When [ ]*1 or [ ]*2 is displayed
1 battery indicator on the display changes as the battery cannot be charged. Charge
follows: the battery in an ambient temperature
of between 5 and 35°C (41 and 95°F).
Setup
NOTE
• Never attempt to charge an alkaline
battery, lithium battery or other
primary cell battery. Fluid leakage or
overheating may cause the recorder to
malfunction.
• The power of 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.
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Batteries
Rechargeable batteries NOTE
Read the information below carefully when • The voice recorder does not support
using a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable manganese batteries.
• When replacing the battery, use an AAA
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battery (model BR404).
alkaline dry cell battery or an Olympus
4 Discharging
Batteries
nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
Rechargeable batteries discharge naturally battery (model BR404). Operation is not
when not in use. Be sure to charge the guaranteed. If a battery from another
battery before use. manufacturer is used.
• The [Battery] screen appears
4 Operating temperature automatically after you have replaced
Rechargeable batteries are chemical-based the battery. You can also use a menu
products. Their performance can vary operation to display this screen and set
even when used within the recommended the battery (☞ P.47). After replacing
operating temperature range. This variation the battery, turn on the power and
is normal. then make sure you set the settings on
the [Battery] screen and [Time & Date]
4 Recommended temperature screen before recording.
range • You may need to reset the date/time
if the battery is removed from the
When powering voice recorder: 0 to 42°C
voice recorder for over one minute,
(32 to 107.6°F)
or if the battery is quickly removed
When being charged: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) and replaced. See “Setting the date/
During long-term storage: –20 to 30°C time [Time & Date]” (☞ P.47) for the
(–4 to 86°F) procedure.
Use of a rechargeable battery outside the • Due to the nature of nickel-metal
temperature ranges above may result in hydride rechargeable batteries, new
drops in battery performance or life. When batteries and batteries not used for an
not using the voice recorder for an extended extended period (one month or more)
period, remove the rechargeable battery may not charge completely. The battery
before storage to prevent fluid leakage or should become fully charged after
rust. 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.
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Batteries
• Always turn power off before replacing
the battery. Files may be damaged if
the battery is removed while the voice
1 recorder is recording or performing an
operation such as erasing a file.
• Even if the battery indicator is [ ],
Batteries
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Turning the power OFF
Turning the power OFF
Existing data, mode settings and the clock setting are saved when the power is turned OFF. 1
1 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in
NOTE
• The voice recorder will not be turned
off during recording, even if the
POWER/HOLD switch operated.
• If the [Rec Standby] function is
• The playback stop position at power enabled, the voice recorder will remain
OFF is stored in the memory. in recording standby state even after
the power is turned off so the battery
TIP will deplete more quickly. Once the
time set for [Rec Standby] elapses, the
• Turning the power OFF whenever the power turns off completely (☞ P.46).
voice recorder is not in use minimizes
battery consumption.
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Recording
Recording
Even if a recording opportunity suddenly arrises, you can start recording from the power off
state. Up to 999 recordings can be made.
a
• [ ] appears in the display.
b c
Recording
light starts flashing. It flashes more
1 File number rapidly as the remaining time decreases
File numbers are assigned (at the 30- and 10-second points).
consecutively. • When [Folder full] appears, no more
2 Extension recording can be done. You will need to
A file extension indicating the delete unneeded files to record more
recording format the file was recorded (☞ P.33, P.66).
in by the voice recorder. • If [Memory full] appears, the voice
• Linear PCM format: “.WAV” recorder has no more available
• MP3 format: “.MP3” memory space. You will need to
• WMA format: “.WMA” delete unneeded files to record more
(☞ P.33, P.66).
• Processing performance may
be reduced when data has been
TIP repeatedly written to or deleted from
the recording media. Please initialize
• When recording with the voice recorder
the recording media in this case
in a pocket or alike, secure it with a clip
(☞ P.54).
to prevent if from moving.
• This voice recorder can record only with
• Even if recording starts during
the built-in microphone. An external
playback of a file in the [Music] folder,
microphone cannot be connected.
the recorded file will be saved in the
[Recorder] folder (☞ P.52).
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Recording
Recording linear PCM format data over Recording settings
2 GB For various recording conditions, different
recording settings are available.
When recording a linear PCM format file,
recording will continue even after the file size [Rec Level]
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Sets the recording sensitivity.
exceeds 2 GB. (☞ P.38)
• The data is divided and saved in separate [Rec Mode]
Sets the recording sound quality.
files of up to 2 GB. The files are processed (☞ P.38)
Recording
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Recording
Using earphones
Recording
monitor volume. earphone near the microphone while
• Earphones are not supplied with this recording.
product. • Avoid excessive volume when listening
to playback through the earphones. It
1 Connect the earphones to the voice may cause hearing damage or loss.
recorder’s earphone jack ( ). • Battery life depletes quickly while
recordings are monitored. To conserve
To earphone jack 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.
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Selecting the automatic recording setting [Rec Scene]
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
2 single operation.
Selecting the automatic recording setting [Rec Scene]
[Pocket] Suitable for recording sounds over a wide area while the voice recorder is still
in your pocket.
[DNS] For Speech Recognition Software.
[Dictation] Suitable for recording your own voice and other sounds that are extremely
close.
[Conference] Suitable for recording conferences in a large space and other sounds over a
wide area.
[Meeting] Suitable for recording meetings held in a small space and other sounds that
are fairly close.
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Selecting the automatic recording setting [Rec Scene]
Selecting the automatic recording setting [Rec Scene]
[Dictation]:
[Rec Level] [Low]*
[Rec Mode] [MP3 128k ST]
[Anti-Rustle] [Low]
[Low Cut Filter] [ON]
[Conference]:
[Rec Level] [High]
[Rec Mode] [MP3 128 kbps]
[Anti-Rustle] [OFF]
[Low Cut Filter] [ON]
[Meeting]:
[Rec Level] [High]
[Rec Mode] [MP3 128k ST]
[Anti-Rustle] [Low]
[Low Cut Filter] [OFF]
[DNS]:
[Rec Level] [Low]*
[Rec Mode] [MP3 128k ST]
[Anti-Rustle] [OFF]
[Low Cut Filter] [OFF]
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Changing the information screen during recording
Changing the information screen during recording
NOTE
• The information screen return to default screen if the voice recorder will be changed to
other operation (stop, playback, recording).
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Playback
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.
Playback
a b • The volume can be adjusted to a
a Current file number in folder/Total setting between [00] to [30]. The
number of recorded files in folder higher the number, the louder the
volume.
b File length
• If the volume is set too loud, a warning
screen may appear.
TIP
4 Press the `PLAY/4STOP button to
• The file length display appears for
3 seconds.
stop playback.
• You can search for voice files by
specifying a recording date
(☞ P.32).
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Playback
Fast-forwarding Rewinding
9 button 0 button
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Fast-forwarding during playback Rewinding during playback
Playback
1 Press and hold the 9 button 1 Press and hold the 0 button
during playback. during playback.
• Playback starts from the current • Playback starts from the current
position when you release the 9 position when you release the 0
button. button.
• If an index mark or temp mark in the • If an index mark or temp mark in the
file is reached, fast-forwarding stops at file is reached, rewinding stops at the
the mark (☞ P.29). mark (☞ P.29).
• Fast-forwarding stops when the end • Rewinding stops when the beginning
of the file is reached. Press and hold of the file is reached. Press and hold
the 9 button again to fast-forward the 0 button again to rewind from
from the beginning of the next file. the end of the previous file.
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Playback
Skipping to the beginning of a file NOTE
• If an index mark or temp mark
is reached when skipping to the
Skipping to the beginning of the beginning of a file during playback,
next file playback starts from the position of the
mark. When skipping to the beginning
1 Press the 9 button while the of a file while the voice recorder is
voice recorder is in stop mode, or in stop mode, the mark is ignored
during playback. (☞ P.29). 3
• If a setting other than [File Skip]
is set for [Skip Space], playback
Playback
Skipping to the beginning of the starts after the set amount of time
current file has been skipped backwards or
forwards. Playback does not skip to the
1 While the voice recorder is in stop beginning of the file.
mode or playing back, press the
0 button.
TIP
• To skip the files continuously, pressing
the 0 or 9 button while the
recorder is in stop mode.
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Playback
Playback settings
You can select various file playback methods
tailored to different applications and tastes.
during playback.
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Selecting the automatic playback operation [Play Scene]
Selecting the automatic playback operation [Play Scene]
The beginning or end of the wrong file is never selected even when you perform the forward
or return operation repeatedly. You can also use the fast or slow playback function at the same
time.
[Transcription] This is convenient for creating the minutes and written records from audio files of
meetings, interviews, and other events where multiple people speak.
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[Language study] This is convenient for playing back conversations and language study content
many times repeatedly.
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Changing the playback speed
Changing the playback speed
You can change 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.
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a Playback speed display
• To return to the normal playback
speed, set the setting to [x1.0].
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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 are added to the files created using Olympus voice recorders and temp marks
are added to files created using other devices. The position you wish to start listening from can
be temporarily stored in a file during playback.
NOTE
• Temp marks are temporary markings.
They are automatically erased when 3 When the number of the index
you select a different file, transfer the mark/temp mark to erase is being
file to a PC, or move the file on a PC. shown (for about 2 seconds) in
• You can write up to 99 index marks/ the display, press and hold the OK
temp marks in a single file. The
message [Index Full] appears if you
button.
attempt to write more than 99 marks. • Any subsequent index marks/temp
• You cannot write or erase index marks in the file are automatically
marks/temp marks in files that have renumbered.
been locked by the file lock function
(☞ P.37).
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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.
NOTE
• When any button is pressed during HOLD mode, [Hold] appears in the display for 2
seconds. No other operation is performed.
• Setting HOLD mode during voice recorder playback continues the playback operation
and prevents any other operation from being performed (the voice recorder stops when
playback ends).
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Changing the information screen during playback or stop
Changing the information screen during playback or stop
1 While the voice recorder is in playback mode or stop mode, press the OK
button.
NOTE
• The information screen return to default screen if the voice recorder will be changed to
other operation (stop, playback, recording).
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Searching for a file [Date Search]
Using the date search function
a File name
2 Press the + or – button to select b File number/Number of files
[Date Search]. registered for the selected date
TIP
• Each time you select a file, the
voice recorder can automatically
3 Press the OK button. play the beginning of the file for
10 seconds (☞ P.45).
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Erasing files
Erasing files
This section describes how to erase a single unneeded file from a folder, erase all the files in the
current folder at once.
Erasing files
The file of this number is
erased. After it is erased, [One file]:
renumbering is performed Erases only the selected file.
automatically. [All in folder]:
Erases all the files saved in the same
2 While the voice recorder is in stop folder as the selected file.
mode, press the MENU/SCENE 6 Press the OK button.
button.
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Menu
Setting menu items
Basic operation
The menus consist of the following five setting menus: [File Menu], [Rec Menu], [Play Menu],
[LCD/Sound], and [Device], which each provide useful functions to meet a variety of needs.
Follow the steps below to set a menu item.
TIP
• Some menus contain items that 5 Press the OK button.
can be set during recording/
playback (☞ P.36).
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File menu [File Menu]
Preventing accidental file erasure Displaying file information
[File Lock] [Property]
The file lock feature lets you lock important You can display the information of a file from
files to prevent them being accidentally a menu screen.
erased. Once locked, a file is not erased even
if the operation for erasing all the files in its File information
folder is performed (☞ P.33).
1 Press the + or – button to switch
1 Select the file you want to lock the screen.
(☞ P.23). • [Name] [Date] [Size] [Bit Rate]*1
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[Artist]*2 [Album]*2 are displayed.
[ON]:
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Recording menu [Rec Menu]
Selecting the recording sensitivity Setting the recording mode
[Rec Level] [Rec Mode]
You can change the recording level You can prioritize sound quality or recording
(sensitivity) as needed for your recording time. Select the recording mode that best
application. matches your recording application.
[High]: [PCM]
The highest recording sensitivity. [MP3 128k ST]
[WMA 32 kbps mono]*
4 Suited to recording lectures, large
conferences and other applications [WMA 5 kbps mono]*
with distant or quiet sound sources. * Mono recording
Recording menu [Rec Menu]
[Low]:
The lowest sensitivity, this level is TIP
suitable for dictation. • PCM format allows you to faithfully
record the original sound because
TIP compression and other processing is
not performed, but the file size will
• When you wish to record a speaking
be large. Check that you have enough
voice clearly, set [Rec Level] to [Low],
remaining memory before recording.
and place the voice recorder’s built-in
microphone near the speaker’s mouth • To record conferences and
(5 to 10 cm away). presentations clearly, it is
recommended to set [Rec Mode]
setting to [MP3 128k ST].
NOTE
• The recording level is adjusted
automatically. Excessively loud sound
input may generate noise.
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Recording menu [Rec Menu]
Reducing noise caused by rubbing Voice-activated recording function
during recording [Anti-Rustle] [ VCVA]
Reduce noise caused by the voice recorder The voice-activated recording function
rubbing against clothing (rustling sounds) (VCVA) automatically starts recording when
when recording in your pocket. a sound louder than a preset voice activation
level is detected, and automatically pauses
NOTE recording when the sound volume level
• When recording with falls. Use this function to automatically omit
unneeded quiet segments when recording
the voice recorder in a
pocket or alike, secure it (such as long silences during conferences), 4
with a clip to prevent if saving memory.
[ON]:
Turns the low cut filter ON.
[OFF]:
The low cut filter is disabled.
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Recording menu [Rec Menu]
2 Press the 9 or 0 button to
adjust the voice activation level.
b a
a Voice activation level (moves left/
right to match set level)
b Level meter (changes in proportion
to recording sound volume)
4 • The setting can be adjusted in 23
steps.
Recording menu [Rec Menu]
TIP
• Each press of the 0 button increases
the activation sensitivity level of VCVA,
and a high level will result in recording
starting even with small sounds.
• Adjust the VCVA voice activation level
to suit the recording conditions (to
cope with high levels of surrounding
noise or alike).
• To avoid recording mistake, it’s
recommended to perform a test
recording beforehand to adjust the
voice activation level.
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Playback menu [Play Menu]
[OFF]:
Reducing noise during playback The voice balancer function is
[Noise Cancel] disabled.
NOTE
Use the [Noise Cancel] function to reduce
noise when a recorded voice is difficult to • [Voice Balancer] function is only
discern. available when a file in the [Recorder]
folder is selected.
[High] [Low]:
Reduces surrounding noise to play
back clearer sound quality.
[OFF]: The noise cancel function is Specifying the range to play back 4
disabled. [Playback Range]
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Playback menu [Play Menu]
Forward/reverse skip playback
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Changing the folder for playback
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LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound]
Setting the backlight [Backlight] Setting the LED indicator light
[LED]
The display backlights are switched on for
a preset amount of time when a button
You can set the unit so that the LED indicator
operation is performed.
light does not light. The LED indicator light is
lit or flashing during recording and charging
[5 sec.] [10 sec.] [30 sec.] [1 min.]:
and while files are being transferred between
Set the amount of time that the
backlight stays lit. the voice recorder and a PC.
[OFF]:
4 Disables the backlight.
[ON]:
LED indicator light is switched on.
[OFF]:
LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound]
[ON]:
Enables beeping sounds.
[OFF]:
Disables beeping sounds.
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LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound]
Selecting the speaker output
[Speaker]
[ON]:
When the earphone is connected,
sound is output from the earphone
and when the earphone is
disconnected, sound is output from 4
the built-in speaker.
[ON]:
Each time you select a file, the
beginning of that file is played for
10 seconds.
[OFF]:
Turns [Intro Play] off.
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Device menu [Device]
NOTE
Setting auto power off mode
[Power Off] • If the [Rec Standby] function is
enabled, the voice recorder will remain
in recording standby state even after
The voice recorder turns OFF automatically the power is turned off so the battery
when a preset amount of time has elapsed will deplete more quickly. Once the
while the voice recorder is in stop mode after time set for [Rec Standby] elapses, the
power ON. power turns off completely.
NOTE
• Even if the voice recorder is not used
for a long period of time, when the
• To change another item, use the 9
battery is used up, the date and time
or 0 button to move flashing
must be re-entered.
position and use the + or – button to
change the number.
3 Press the OK button to finalize
the setting.
TIP
• When setting hours and minutes,
each time the MENU/SCENE button is
pressed, the display changes between
12 hour and 24 hour display.
Example: 10:38 PM
10:38 PM
22:38
(default format)
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Device menu [Device]
Restoring the default settings LCD/Sound:
[Reset Settings] Backlight: 10 sec.
Contrast: Level 06
LED: ON
This setting is used to return various
functions to the factory default settings Beep: ON
(factory default). The clock setting and file Speaker: ON
numbers are retained. Intro Play: ON
Rec Menu:
Rec Level: High
Rec Mode: MP3 128k ST
Anti-Rustle: OFF
Low Cut Filter: OFF Formatting the internal memory
VCVA: OFF [Format]
Rec Scene: OFF
Formatting the internal memory erases all
Play Menu:
existing files saved on it. Be sure to transfer all
Noise Cancel: OFF
important files to a PC before formatting.
Voice Balancer: OFF
Playback Range: See “Formatting the internal memory
Recorder: File [Format]” (☞ P.54) for the procedure.
Music: Folder
Repeat:
Recorder: OFF
Music: OFF
Skip Space:
Forward Skip: File Skip
Reverse Skip: File Skip
Play Scene: OFF
Playback Folder: Recorder
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Device menu [Device]
Checking the internal memory
information [Memory Info.]
NOTE
• Some memory capacity is used as a
management area, so the actual usable
capacity will always be slightly less than
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the displayed capacity.
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Dividing files [File Divide]
Dividing files [File Divide]
Large files or files with long recording times can be divided for easier management and editing.
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Dividing files [File Divide]
Dividing files [File Divide]
TIP
• The file names after division become
“File name_1” for the first half and “File
name_2” for the latter half.
NOTE
• Files cannot be divided if there are 999 4
files in the folder.
• Locked files (☞ P.37) cannot be
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Changing the folder for playback [Play Folder]
Changing the folder for playback [Play Folder]
You can switch the play folder to the [Recorder] folder containing the files recorded with the
built-in microphone or the [Music] folder containing music files and study content transferred
from a PC. The voice recorder can recognize folders up to the second level (C in the figure) in
the [Music] folder.
First level Second level Third level
A B C D
RECORDER
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Changing the folder for playback [Play Folder]
MUSIC
Folder File
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Changing the folder for playback [Play Folder]
Changing the folder for playback [Play Folder]
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Formatting the internal memory [Format]
Formatting the internal memory [Format]
Formatting the internal memory erases all existing files saved on it.
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Formatting the internal memory [Format]
Formatting the internal memory [Format]
NOTE
• Never format the voice recorder from a PC.
• Formatting erases all the existing data, including locked files and read-only files.
• Before formatting, charge or replace the battery to ensure it will not run out before
the process is finished. The formatting process can sometimes take over 10 seconds
to complete. To prevent the risk of damage to data, never remove the battery before a
formatting process has finished: Doing so may damage the data.
• Even when formatting or erasing (☞ P.33) is performed, only the file management
information of the internal memory is updated and the recorded data is not completely 4
erased. Before giving the voice recorder to somebody or disposing of it, perform
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Use with a PC
When connecting the voice recorder to a PC you can do the following:
• You can enjoy language content or music
files in WMA, MP3 and WAV format stored
on your PC (☞ P.64).
• Use the voice recorder as external storage
to save or load data to/from your PC
(☞ P.63).
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PC operating environment
PC operating environment
Windows Macintosh
NOTE
• The requirements shown are the operating environments needed for using a USB
connection to save files recorded by the voice recorder on a PC.
• Even when the requirements for the operating environment are satisfying, updated
versions, multi-boot environments, self-modified PCs and other compatible machines will
not be covered under the operational warranty.
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PC operating environment
PC connection precautions
• 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.60 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. To perform formatting, use the [Format] menu of the
voice recorder (☞ P.54).
• Voice recorder folders or files that are moved or renamed in a Windows or Macintosh file
management screen may be reordered or become unrecognizable.
• Note that it will still be possible to read and write data on the voice recorder after
setting the attribute of the voice recorder’s drive to ’Read only’ on a PC.
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• To prevent nearby electronic devices being affected by noise, disconnect the earphones
PC operating environment
when connecting the voice recorder to a PC.
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PC connection/disconnection
Connecting the voice recorder to a PC
TIP
1 • Windows: The voice recorder is
recognized and displayed in the [My
Computer] folder with the model
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name as the drive name.
• Macintosh: The voice recorder is
recognized and displayed on the
PC connection/disconnection
Slide open the USB connector cover using the desktop with the model name as the
pad of your finger drive name.
• For information on the PC’s USB port,
3 After making sure the voice see the PC’s user manual.
recorder is stopped, connect the • Use the USB extension cable provided
USB connector to a USB port on a if needed.
PC.
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PC connection/disconnection
Connecting the voice recorder to a PC
NOTE
• The voice recorder must not be in
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
extension cable. Operation is not
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guaranteed if another manufacturer’s
PC connection/disconnection
cable is used. Also, never use this
dedicated cable with any other
company’s products.
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PC connection/disconnection
Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC
Windows Macintosh
TIP
• You can disconnect the USB cable and use the voice recorder before the battery is fully
charged.
NOTE
• To prevent the risk of data damage, never disconnect the voice recorder from the USB
port while the LED indicator light is flashing.
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Loading a file to a PC
Files recorded with the built-in microphone are saved in a folder named [RECORDER] on the
PC. You can copy voice recorder files to any folder on the PC.
001
Loading a file to a PC
Folder File
MUSIC
VP-10
RECORDER
First level Each folder can store up to
999 files.
Artist 01
Second level
MUSIC
001
Album 01 002
999
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Loading a file to a PC
TIP
• Up to 130 folders can be created within the [Music] folder (including a [Music] folder
itself ).
• The voice recorder can only recognize two folder sublevels.
NOTE
• To prevent the risk of data damage, 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.
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Loading a file to a PC
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Usage as external memory of the PC
Connecting the voice recorder to a PC lets you transfer voice recorder data to save in the PC,
and vice-versa.
Windows Macintosh
1 Connect the voice recorder to the 1 Connect the voice recorder to the
PC (☞ P.58). PC (☞ P.58).
• When connected to a Mac OS, the
2 Open Windows Explorer.
voice recorder is recognized on
• When you open [My Computer], the the desktop by the drive letter that
voice recorder is recognized by the includes the product name.
drive letter that includes the product
name.
2 Double-click the removable disk
icon labeled with your voice 5
3 Click on the folder labeled with recorder’s model name.
your voice recorder’s model
NOTE
• During data communication, [Busy] appears in the voice recorder’s display and the LED
indicator light flashes. To prevent the risk of data damage, never disconnect the voice
recorder from the USB port while the LED indicator light is flashing.
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Listening to files transferred from a PC
To listen a transferred file
You can listen to music files, study content, etc. transferred from a PC.
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Listening to files transferred from a PC
To listen a transferred file
Playable files
The sampling rate, bit count and bit rate
combinations supported for file playback are
shown below.
Bit count/bit
File format Sampling rate
rate
22.05 kHz,
WAV format 16 bits
44.1 kHz
MPEG 1 Layer 3:
32 kHz, 5
44.1 kHz,
48 kHz
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Other information
Alarm message list
Message Meaning Action required
Replace or charge the battery
Battery Low The remaining battery power is low.
(☞ P.7, P.10).
Format Err A formatting problem occurred. Format the memory again (☞ P.54).
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Alarm message list
Message Meaning Action required
It may not be possible to divide some
An attempt was made to divide a file at a
Pos Error MP3 or PCM files with extremely short
position where dividing is not possible.
recording times (☞ P.50).
[Rec Scene] or [Play Scene] function is [Rec Scene] or [Play Scene] function
Scene Off
enabled. turns off automatically (☞ P.20, P.27).
The playback speed function is set to The playback speed function returns to
x 1.0 Play
other than [x1.0]. [x1.0] automatically (☞ P.28).
Power Error A bus power error occurred. Cancel the USB connection (☞ P.60).
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Solution
Check that the positive and negative
The battery is not inserted properly. terminals of the battery are placed correctly
(☞ P.7).
The display is blank.
Replace or charge the battery
The remaining battery power is low.
(☞ P.7, P.10).
6 Unable to record
The maximum number of
Erase unneeded files (☞ P.33).
recordable files has been reached.
Troubleshooting
The earphones are connected to To output the playback through the built-in
the earphone jack. speaker, disconnect the earphones.
Playback is [OFF] has been selected for To output the playback through the built-in
inaudible. [Speaker]. speaker, select [ON] for [Speaker] (☞ P.45).
[Low] has been selected for Redo recording after setting the
The recording is too [Rec Level]. recording level to [High] (☞ P.38).
quiet. The voice recorder is far away from Move the voice recorder closer to the
the recording target. recording target.
The recording level is adjusted
Audio file sound is Record with the voice recorder farther away
automatically. Excessively loud
distorted. from the recording target.
sound input may generate noise.
An audio file is not [Rec Mode] is set to a mono Set [Rec Mode] to a stereo recording format
recorded in stereo. recording format (WMA). (PCM or MP3) (☞ P.38).
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Solution
You must unlock the file before you can erase
The file is locked.
it (☞ P.37).
Unable to erase
a file
Unlock the file, or undo the read-only setting
The file is a read-only file.
on a PC.
Troubleshooting
The file is a read-only file.
on a PC.
To use the rechargeable battery provided,
select [Ni-MH] for [Battery]. Do not use
[Alkaline] has been selected for
the rechargeable battery at higher/lower
[Battery].
temperatures than the recommended range
(☞ P.8, P.13, P.46).
Unable to charge
the battery Press the OK button as directed in the
The OK button was not pressed. confirmation screen shown when connecting
the USB connector.
Playback speed is Playback speed function is set to Set the playback speed function setting to
fast (or slow). anything other than [x1.0]. [x1.0] (☞ P.28).
[File] has been selected for Set the [Playback Range] setting to [Folder]
Files cannot [Playback Range]. (☞ P.41).
be played
consecutively. [ON] has been selected for [Repeat]. Set the [Repeat] setting to [OFF] (☞ P.42).
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible cause Solution
[File] has been selected for Set the [Playback Range] setting to [Folder]
[Playback Range]. (☞ P.41).
Unable to skip to the
next or previous file [ON] has been selected for [Repeat]. Set the [Repeat] setting to [OFF] (☞ P.42).
during playback
The [Skip Space] is set to other than Set the [Skip Space] setting to [File Skip]
[File Skip]. (☞ P.42).
When files are
[ON] has been selected for Set the [Intro Play] setting to [OFF]
switched, playback
[Intro Play]. (☞ P.45).
starts automatically.
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Troubleshooting
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Other
Recorder care Accessories (optional)
NOTE
• Do not use benzene, alcohol or other
strong solvents, or chemical cleaning
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cloths.
Other
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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.
• The display and illustrations of the voice recorder used in this manual may different 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 is 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.
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 Voice recorder safety precautions
this manual to ensure correct and safe
operation. After reading this manual, be f WARNING
sure to keep it on hand for ready reference
whenever needed.
s Do not use the voice recorder in
an atmosphere that might contain
Important safety precautions flammable or explosive gases.
• Important items about safety are indicated It may cause fire or explosion.
by the following display and sentences. s Do not attempt to disassemble,
Always follow these precautions to repair or modify the voice recorder.
prevent harming yourself or others, or It may cause electric shock or injury.
causing damage to property.
• The meaning of each precaution type is s Do not operate the voice recorder
given below. while operating a vehicle (such as a
bicycle, motorcycle or car).
It may cause traffic accidents.
Safety precautions
Pay attention when using the voice
death or serious injury if equipment is recorder near an infant or child, taking
handed incorrectly. care not to leave it unattended. Infants
f WARNING and children are unable to understand
voice recorder safety precautions, and are
A precaution about a situation that at risk of accidents such as:
is expected to potentially result in − Strangulation caused by accidental
death or serious injury if equipment is entanglement of the earphone cord
handled incorrectly. around the neck.
f CAUTION − Operation errors resulting in injury or
electric shock.
A precaution about a situation that
s If the voice recorder is dropped
is expected to potentially result in
in water or, if water, metal or
injury, or is expected to result only
in property damage, if equipment is
combustible foreign matter gets
handled incorrectly. 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.
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Safety precautions
s Do not use the voice recorder or s Do not connect the battery’s
use it only as directed in airplanes, positive and negative terminals.
hospitals or other locations It may cause overheating, electric shock
where use of electronic devices is or fire.
restricted. s When carrying or storing the
s Stop using the voice recorder if battery, always place it in the case
you notice unusual odor, noise, or to protect its terminals. Do not
smoke coming from it. carry or store the battery together
It may cause fire or burns. Remove the with precious metal items such as
battery immediately, taking care not key rings.
to burn yourself. Contact your place of It may cause overheating, electric shock
purchase or an Olympus repair center or or fire.
service center. (Do not touch the battery
s Do not connect the battery directly
with bare hands when removing it.
Remove the battery outdoors, and away to a power outlet or car cigarette
from flammable objects.) lighter.
6 s Do not use or leave the battery
f CAUTION in a hot location such as in direct
sunlight, inside a vehicle on a hot
Safety precautions
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Safety precautions
s Do not insert the battery with its 2 Have the voice recorder repaired by
positive/negative terminals in the your place of purchase or an Olympus
opposite direction. service center. Continued use may
result in fire or burns.
It may cause leaking, overheating,
combustion or ruptures. s Do not submerge the battery in
• Do not use a battery with a torn casing freshwater or saltwater, or allow its
seal (insulating covering). terminals to become wet.
• Always remove the battery when the s Discontinue use of the battery
voice recorder will not be used for an if it develops a problem such
long period. as leaking, discoloration or
• When disposing used batteries, insulate deformation.
their contacts with tape and discard s Stop charging the rechargeable
them as general waste in the manner
battery if charging has not finished
prescribed by the local authority.
after the specified amount of
• Remove the battery from the voice
recorder as soon as the battery
charging time.
s Battery fluid on clothing or skin
becomes unusable. It may cause
leakage. may damage the skin, so rinse the
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s Battery fluid in the eyes may cause battery fluid off right away with
Safety precautions
blindness. If battery fluid gets in tap water or other clean water.
eyes, do not rub the eyes. Instead,
rinse them thoroughly with tap f CAUTION
water or other clean water right s Do not throw the battery around,
away. Go to doctor immediately. or subject it to strong shocks.
s Do not attempt to recharge s Always charge the rechargeable
alkaline, lithium or any other non- battery before use when using
rechargeable batteries. it for the first time or if it has not
s Keep the battery out of the reach been used for a long time.
of infants and children. s Rechargeable batteries have a
The battery could be swallowed by an limited life. When the recorders
infant or child. If swallowed, go to doctor operating time becomes shorter
immediately.
after recharging under the speci-
s If you notice abnormal sound, fied condition, please consider
heat, burning odor or smoke from that battery is expired and replace
the voice recorder during use: it with a new one.
1 Remove the battery immediately,
taking care not to injure yourself.
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Safety precautions
Disposing the rechargeable <Data loss precautions>
battery • Recorded content in the internal memory
may be destroyed or lost due to reasons
s Recycling batteries helps saving such as operating errors, device failure or
resources. When disposing a used repair.
battery, always cover its terminals • Also, when content is saved in the memory
and observe local laws and for long period of time or is used repeatedly,
regulations. operations such as writing to, reading from,
or erasing of contents may not be possible.
Operating precautions • Making a backup of important recorded
• Do not leave the voice recorder in hot or information and saving it on a PC’s hard disk
humid locations such as in direct sunlight or other recording media is recommended.
inside a vehicle, or on a beach during • Note that Olympus will assume no liability
summer. for damages or lost earnings resulting from
• Do not store the voice recorder in humid recorded data damage or loss, regardless of
or dusty locations. the nature or cause thereof.
• If the voice recorder becomes wet or <Recorded file precautions>
6 damp, wipe off the moisture right away • Note that Olympus will assume no
with a dry cloth. Contact with salt water liability for recorded files being erased
should be particularly avoided. or becoming unplayable due to voice
Safety precautions
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Specifications
General items 4 Power source
Standard voltage: 1.5 V
4 Recording formats Battery: One AAA dry cell battery (model
Linear PCM (pulse-code modulation) LR03), or one Olympus nickel-metal
format hydride rechargeable battery
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) format 4 External dimensions
WMA (Windows Media Audio) format 17 mm × 130 mm × 17 mm
(Not including largest projection)
4 Sampling frequency
4 Weight
Linear PCM format
37.5 g (including battery)
22.05 kHz/16 bits 22.05 kHz 4 Operating temperature
0 to 42°C (32 to 107.6°F)
MP3 format
128 kbps 44.1 kHz Frequency response
WMA format 4 When recording with built-in
32 kbps mono 44.1 kHz stereo microphone 6
5 kbps mono 8 kHz Linear PCM format
Specifications
22.05 kHz/16 bits 50 Hz to 10 kHz
4 Maximum working output
90 mW (8 Ω speaker) MP3 format
4 Maximum headphone output
â 150 mV (conforms to EN 50332-2)
128 kbps 50 Hz to 17 kHz
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Specifications
Battery life
The figures below are guideline values.
4 When recording with built-in stereo microphone (using internal memory)
Battery life
Recording mode Nickel-metal hydride
Alkaline dry cell battery
rechargeable battery
Linear PCM format 22.05 kHz/16 bits 24 hours (approx.) 20 hours (approx.)
MP3 format 128 kbps 27 hours (approx.) 22 hours (approx.)
32 kbps mono 33 hours (approx.) 26 hours (approx.)
WMA format
5 kbps mono 50 hours (approx.) 38 hours (approx.)
NOTE
• The battery life figures shown here were determined using an Olympus test method
(When [LED] is set to [OFF]). Actual battery life figures will vary greatly according to the
battery used and usage conditions (Changing the playback speed, or using the [Noise
Cancel], [Voice Balancer], [Rec Scene], [Play Scene] and [Rec Standby] functions may
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Specifications
Recording time
The figures below are guideline values.
4 Linear PCM format
Recording mode Internal memory (4 GB)
4 MP3 format
Recording mode Internal memory (4 GB)
4 WMA format
Recording mode Internal memory (4 GB)
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32 kbps mono 258 hours (approx.)
WMA format
Specifications
5 kbps mono 1620 hours (approx.)
NOTE
• Actually available recording times may be shorter than the figures shown here when
making short recordings repeatedly (Equipment displays of available/elapsed recording
times should be considered guideline values).
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Specifications
Maximum recording time per file
• The maximum file size is limited to about 4 GB in the MP3 format, and to about 2 GB in the
linear PCM (WAV) format.
• Regardless of the amount of remaining memory, the maximum recording time per file is
restricted to the following values.
4 Linear PCM format
Recording mode Recording time
4 MP3 format
Recording mode Recording time
6 4 WMA format
Specifications
Note that voice recorder specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior
notice for performance improvements or other upgrading.
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For customers in North and South For customers in USA
America: Declaration of Conformity
FCC Notice Model Number: VP-10
• This equipment has been tested and Trade Name: OLYMPUS
found to comply with the limits for a Class Responsible Party: OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.
B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Address: 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A.
to provide reasonable protection against Telephone Number: 1-888-553-4448
harmful interference in a residential
installation.
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
• This equipment generates, uses, and
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
can radiate radio frequency energy and,
if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC
interference to radio communications. rules. Operation is subject to the following
• However, there is no guarantee that two conditions:
interference will not occur in a particular (1) This device may not cause harmful
installation. If this equipment does cause interference, and
harmful interference to radio or television (2) this device must accept any interference
reception, which can be determined received, including interference that may
by turning the equipment off and on, cause undesired operation.
the user is encouraged to try to correct
the interference by one or more of the For customers in CANADA
following measures:
CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)
- Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
- Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
- Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
- Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
- Only the OLYMPUS-supplied USB
cable should be used to connect the
equipment to USB enabled personal
computers (PC).
EN-BD4114-01 AP1412