Voice Recorder for English Examinations

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DETAILEDINSTRUCTIONS

DIGITAL VOICERECORDER

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Thank you for purchasing an OlympusDigital Voice Recorder.

Please read these instructions for informationabout using the product correctly and safely.Keep the instructions handy for future reference.

To ensure successful recordings, we recommend thatyou test the record function and volume before use.


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The illustration of the screen and the recorder shown in this manual may differ from theactual product. The utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrity of this documentbut if you find a questionable item, error or omission, please contact our CustomerSupport Center.

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

Introduction


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Introduction

Table of contents .............................. 3Safety precautions ............................ 4

Caution for usage environment ..................... 4Handling the recorder .................................... 5Battery handling precautions ........................ 6

1 Getting startedMain features ................................... 7Identification of parts ....................... 8

Display (LCD panel) ........................................ 9Power supply ...................................10

Inserting batteries ........................................10Turning on/off the power ..............................11

HOLD ...............................................11Setting time and date

[Time & Date] ...............................12Inserting and ejecting a

microSD card ................................13

Inserting a microSD card ...............................13Ejecting a microSD card .................................14Selecting the folders and files ..........15

Searching for a file ........................................15

2 About recordingRecording ........................................16

Changing the recording scene[Rec Scene] ...............................................17

Recording from external microphone orother devices ............................................18

3 About playback

Playback ..........................................19Changing the playback speed .......................21Setting an index mark or a temp mark ........ 22How to begin segment repeat playback ...... 23

Erasing ........................................... 25

4 Menu setting

Menu setting method ..................... 26File Menu ...................................................... 28Rec Menu ...................................................... 29Play Menu ..................................................... 32LCD/Sound Menu .......................................... 33Device Menu ................................................. 34

5 Using the recorder on yourPC

Operating environment ................................37Connecting to your PC ...................................37Disconnecting from your PC ......................... 38

6 Other informationTroubleshooting ............................. 39Accessories (optional) ...................... 39Specifications ................................. 40Technical assistance and support ..... 44

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Safety precautionsBefore using your new recorder, read thismanual carefully to ensure that you knowhow to operate it safely and correctly.Keep this manual in an easily accessiblelocation for future reference. The warning symbols indicate important

safety related information. To protectyourself and others from personal injuryor damage to property, it is essentialthat you always read the warnings andinformation provided.

f DangerIf the product is used withoutobserving the information givenunder this symbol, serious injuryor death may result.

f WarningIf the product is used withoutobserving the information givenunder this symbol, injury or

death may result.

f CautionIf the product is used withoutobserving the informationgiven under this symbol, minorpersonal injury, damage to the

equipment, or loss of valuabledata may result.

Caution for usage environment

To protect the high-precisiontechnology contained in thisproduct, never leave the recorderin the places listed below, nomatter if in use or storage: Places where temperatures and/or

humidity are high or go through

extreme changes. Direct sunlight,beaches, locked cars, or near otherheat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) orhumidifiers.

In sandy or dusty environments. Near flammable items or explosives. In wet places, such as bathrooms or in

the rain.

In places prone to strong vibrations. Never drop the recorder or subjectit to severe shocks or vibrations.

The recorder may malfunctionif it is used in a location whereit is subject to a magnetic/electromagnetic field, radio waves,

or high voltage, such as near aTV set, microwave, video game,loud speakers, large monitor unit,TV/radio tower, or transmissiontowers. In such cases, turn therecorder off and on again beforefurther operation.

Avoid recording or playing backnear cellular phones or otherwireless equipment, as they maycause interference and noise.If you experience noise, moveto another place, or move therecorder further away from suchequipment.

Do not use organic solvents suchas alcohol and lacquer thinner toclean the unit.


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Battery handling precautions

Follow these important guidelinesto prevent batteries from leaking,overheating, burning, exploding, orcausing electrical shocks or burns.

f Danger: Batteries should never be exposed

to flame, heated, short-circuited ordisassembled. Never heat or incinerate batteries. Take precautions when carrying or

storing batteries to prevent themfrom coming into contact with anymetal objects such as jewelry, pins,fasteners, etc.

Never store batteries where theywill be exposed to direct sunlight,or subjected to high temperaturesin a hot vehicle, near a heat source,etc.

To prevent causing battery leaksor damaging their terminals,

carefully follow all instructionsregarding the use of batteries.Never attempt to disassemble abattery or modify it in any way,solder, etc.

Do not connect the battery directlyto a power outlet or a cigarette

lighter of an automobile. If a battery fluid gets into youreyes, flush your eyes immediatelywith clear, cold running waterand seek medical attentionimmediately.

f Warning: Keep batteries dry at all times. Do not use a battery if it is cracked

or broken. Never subject batteries to strong

shocks or continuous vibration. If a battery leaks, becomes

discolored or deformed, orbecomes abnormal in any otherway during operation, stop usingthe recorder.

If a battery leaks fluid onto yourclothing or skin, remove theclothing and flush the affectedarea with clean, running cold waterimmediately. If the fluid burnsyour skin, seek medical attentionimmediately.

Keep battery out of the reach ofchildren.

If you notice anything unusualwhen using this product such asabnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a

burning odor:1 remove the battery immediately whilebeing careful not to burn yourself, and;

2 call your dealer or local Olympusrepresentative for service.

f Caution: Please recycle batteries to help

save our planets resources. Whenyou throw away dead batteries,be sure to cover their terminalsand always observe local laws andregulations.

Safety precautions


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Identification of parts

1 Built-in microphone2 MIC (Microphone) jack3 EAR (Earphone) jack4 CALENDAR/SCENE button *1

SCENE button *2 5 Card cover *1 6 LED indicator light7 Built-in speaker8 + button9 REC (s ) (Record) button0 9 button! FOLDER/INDEX button@ button

# ERASE button$ OK button% 0 button^ STOP (4 ) button& MENU button* Display (LCD panel)( Stand) POWER/HOLD switch- USB connector= Battery coverq Strap hole

*1 VN-702PC only.*2 VN-701PC only.

Remove the screen protector on thedisplay.

Use the stand as needed.


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Identification of parts

Display (LCD panel)

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

1 Current file number/ Totalnumber of recorded files in thefolder

2 Recording media indicator *1 [ ] [l ]: Built-in flash memory

[m ]: microSD cardFolder indicator3 Recorder status indicator

[ ] (K ): Record indicator[ ] ( ): Pause indicator[ ] ( L ): Stop indicator[ ] ( ): Play indicator (N ): F. Play indicator ( M ): S. Play indicator[ ] ( ): Forwarding indicator[ ] ( ): Rewinding indicator

4 Elapsed recording time,Elapsed playback time

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

5 Icon display[? ]: Rec Level[ ]: VCVA[0 ]: Low Cut Filter[$ ]: Voice Filter *1 [ ] [ ]: Playback mode

6 Recording mode indicator7 Battery indicator8 File Lock indicator9 Remaining recording time,

File length0 Current file name *2

! Remaining memory barindicator *2 , Playback position barindicator *2

@ Recording date and time *2

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

*1 VN-702PC only.*2 These items will be displayed only when

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


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P o w e r s u p p l y

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

3 Close the battery covercompletely by sliding to thedirection A .

Inserting batteries

1 Lightly press down on the arrowand slide the battery cover open.

Notes When changing the batteries, use only

AAA alkaline batteries. Remove the batteries if you are not going

to use the recorder for an extendedperiod of time.

Battery indicator

When [ ] appears on the display, replacethe batteries as soon as possible.When the batteries are too weak, [ ]and [ Battery low ] will appear on thedisplay and the recorder will shut down.

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Power supply

Turning on/off the power

Turning on the power

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

Turning off the power

Slide the POWER /HOLD switch tothe direction of the arrow, and hold

it for 0.5 seconds or longer. The resume function remembers the stopposition before the power is turned off.

Power save mode

If the recorder is on and stops for 5

minutes or longer, the display shuts offand it goes into power save mode. To exit power save mode, press any

button.

Set the recorder to HOLD mode (A )

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

After [Hold ] appears on the display, the

recorder is set to HOLD mode.

Notes

If you press any button in HOLD mode,the clock display lights for 2 seconds, butthe recorder will not operate.

If HOLD is applied during playback

(recording), operation is disabledwith the playback (recording) stateunchanged (When playback has endedor the recording has ended due to theremaining memory being used up, it willstop).

Exit HOLD mode (B )

Slide the POWER /HOLD switch tothe c position.

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S e t t i n g t i m e a n d d a t e

If you set the time and date beforehand,the information when the file is recorded is

automatically stored for each file. Settingthe time and date beforehand enables easierfile management.

When you install batteries for thefirst time or each time you replacethe batteries, the Hour indication

will flash.

1 Press the 9 or 0 button toselect the item to set. Select the item from the Hour ,

Minute , Year , Month and Day with a flashing point.

2 Press the + or button to set.

3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set theother items.

9 or 0 button:Move to the previous/next item.

+ or button:Change the value.

You can select between 12 and24 hour display by pressing theFOLDER/INDEX button while setting

the hour and minute. You can select the order of theMonth , Day and Year bypressing the FOLDER/INDEX buttonwhile setting them.

4 Press the ` OK button tocomplete the setting. The clock will start from the set date

and time. Press the ` OK buttonaccording to the time signal.

Notes

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

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

Setting time and date [Time & Date]

Changing the time and date

Select [ Time & Date ] from the menu on

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I n s e r t i n

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The microSD indicated in the instructionmanual refers to both microSD andmicroSDHC. With this recorder, besides theinternal memory, you can store the data intocommercially available microSD card.

Inserting a microSD card

1 While the recorder is in stopmode, open the card cover.

2 Face the microSD card in thecorrect way and insert it intothe card slot as shown in thediagram. Insert the microSD card keeping it

straight.

Inserting the microSD card in thewrong way or at an angle could

damage the contact area or cause themicroSD card to jam. If the microSD card is not inserted all

the way until it clicks, data may not berecorded to the microSD card.

3 Close the card cover securely. When you insert the microSD card,

the recording media changeoverdisplay will appear.

4 To record on a microSD card,press the + or button and select[Yes ].

5 Press the ` OK button tocomplete the setting.

Inserting and ejecting a microSD card

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Inserting and ejecting a microSD card

The microSD card is visibly out of the

slot and can be removed safely. If you eject the microSD card when[Memory Select ] is set to[microSD card ], it will beautomatically changed to[Internal memory selected ].

Notes

It is possible to switch the recordingmedia over to the internal memory( P.34).

In some cases microSD cards that havebeen formatted (initialized) by anotherdevice, such as a computer, may not berecognized. Be sure to format microSDcards with this recorder before usingthem ( P.35).

Ejecting a microSD card

1 While the recorder is in stopmode, open the card cover.

2 Push the microSD card inward tounlock it, and let it eject partially.

3 Close the card cover securely.

Notes Releasing your finger quickly after

pushing the microSD card inward maycause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.

Some microSD cards or microSDHCcards may not be recognized correctlydepending on the manufacturer or type

of card due to compatibility issues withthis recorder. See the Olympus website for a list

of microSD cards that have beenconfirmed to operate with this recorderin conditions prescribed by Olympus. The website http://olympus-imaging. jp/ introduces manufacturers and

types of microSD cards confirmed to becompatible. Please note, however, thisis not meant to guarantee that microSDcards will operate. Some microSD cardsmay not be recognized correctly dueto circumstances such as changes inmanufacturer specifications.

In the case when the microSD card cannot

be recognized, remove the microSD cardthen put it in again to see if this recorderrecognizes the microSD card.

Always read the instructions that comewith your microSD card before using.

Processing speed may be slower withsome types of microSD cards. Processingperformance may also be reduced due

to repeated writing and deleting. If thathappens, reformat the microSD card( P.35).

Not all operations are guaranteed formicroSD cards that have been confirmedto operate.


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Selecting the folders and files The recorder provides five folders, [ & ], [' ],[( ], [) ] and [* ]. Each folder can store upto 200 files.1 While the recorder is in stop

mode, press the FOLDER/INDEX button. The folder changes each time you

press the FOLDER/INDEX button.

Searching for a file

2 Press the , , 9 or 0 button to select the date.

9 , 0 buttons:Move to the previous/next day.

+ , buttons: Move to the previous/next week.

Dates with recorded files are shownwith underbars.

3 Press the ` OK button.

Files recorded on the date selectedare displayed in a list.

4 Press the + or button to select afile.

5 Press the ` OK button to startplayback.

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You can search for voice files by the datethey were recorded. As long as you know thedate, you can quickly find a file even if youforgot what folder it is in.

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mode, press the CALENDAR/SCENE button.

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Does not support display of nationalholidays.

a Folder indicatorb Current file number

a Current dateb Date when a file was

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1 Select the recording folder( P.15).

2 Press the REC (s ) button to startrecording. Turn the microphone in the direction

of the source to be recorded.

Before starting recording, select a folderamong [ & ] to [* ]. These five folders can beselectively used to distinguish the kind ofrecording; for example, Folder [ & ] mightbe used to store private information, whileFolder [ ' ] might be dedicated to holdingbusiness information.

Recording

[Rec Mode ] cannot be changed inthe recording standby mode or while

recording. Configure this while therecorder is stopped ( P.29).

a Recording modeindicator

b Elapsed recording timec Remaining recordingtime

3 Press the STOP (4 ) button tostop recording.

d File length

Notes

To ensure recording from the beginning,start recording after you see the displayand the LED indicator light on.

When remaining recording time is lessthan 60 seconds, the LED indicator light

starts flashing. When the recording timeis decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, thelight flashes faster.

[Folder full ] will appear when therecording cannot be made any further.Select other folder or delete unnecessaryfiles before recording ( P.25).

[Memory full ] will appear when the

memory is full. Delete unnecessary filesbefore recording any further ( P.25).For VN-702PC: When a microSD card is inserted in the

recorder, be sure to confirm the recordingmedia as either [ Internal memory ]or [microSD card ] so that there is nomistake ( P.34).

If a recording is made in stereo modes([192 kbps ] or [128 kbps ]), it will be amonaural recording through the built-inmicrophone, and the same audio will berecorded to both Left channel (Lch) andRight channel (Rch).

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Recording

Recording from external

microphone or other devices The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded. Do not plug and unplug devices into the

recorders jack while it is recording.Connect an external microphone to

the MIC jack of the recorder.

Notes

The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorders MIC jack.

Microphones supported by plug-inpower can also be used.

When external devices are connected,perform a test recording and then adjustthe output level for the external devices.

When recording using externalmicrophones, the microphones cordmay cause noise if placed close to therecorders display.

When the external stereo microphoneis used while [ Rec Mode ] is set to amonaural recording mode, it enablesrecording only with the L channelmicrophone ( P.29).

To MIC jack

For VN-702PC: When an external monaural microphone

is used while [ Rec Mode ] is set to a stereorecording mode, audio will be recordedto the L channel only ( P.29).

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Playback

3 Press the + or button to adjustto a comfortable listeningvolume.

Notes

To avoid irritation to the ear, insertthe earphones after turning down thevolume level.

When you listen with the earphonesduring playback, do not raise thevolume too much. It may cause hearingimpairment and decrease in hearingability.

4 Press the STOP (4 ) button at anypoint you want to stop playback. This will stop the file being played

back midway. When the resumefunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered, even if thepower is turned off. The next time thepower is turned on, playback may beresumed from the registered stoppedlocation.

1 Select the file to be played backfrom the folder that contains it( P.15).

2 Press the ` OK button to startplayback.

a Folder indicatorb Elapsed playback

timec File length To EAR jack

The volume can be adjusted within arange from [ 00 ] to [30 ].

Playback through earphones

The earphones can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening. When the earphones are used, the

recorder speaker will be switched-off.

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Playback

While the recorder is in stop modeor playback mode, press the 9

button. The recorder skips to the beginning of

the next file.While the recorder is in playbackmode, press the 0 button. The recorder skips to the beginning of

the current file.

While the recorder is in stop mode,press the 0 button. The recorder skips to the beginning of

the previous file. If the recorder is inthe middle of a file, it will return to thebeginning of the file.

While the recorder is in playback

mode, press the 0 button twice. The recorder skips to the beginning of

the previous file.

Locating the beginning of a fileForwarding and Rewinding

While the recorder is in stop mode,press and hold the 9 or 0

button. If you release the 9 or 0 button, it

will stop. Press the ` OK button to startplayback from where it was stopped.

While the recorder is in playbackmode, press and hold the 9 or0 button.

When you release the 9 or 0 button the recorder will resume normalplayback.

If there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle of the file, the recorder willstop at that location ( P.22).

9 : Keeping the 9 button pressedwill make the recorder fast forwardthe next file.

0 : Keeping the 0 button pressedwill make the recorder rewind theprevious file.

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Playback

Notes

When you attempt to skip to thebeginning of a file during playback, therecorder will start playback from theindex mark or temp mark if those arerecorded. You will skip to the beginningof the file, if you perform the operationwhile in stop mode ( P.22).

When [Skip Space ] is set to other than[File Skip ], the recorder will skip forward/reverse the specified time, then will startplayback ( P.33).

About music file

In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music files that have beentransferred to it, check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible. Combinations ofsampling rates and bit rates for music fileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow.

File format Samplingfrequency Bit rate

MP3 format

MPEG1 Layer3:

32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3:16 kHz,22.05 kHz, 24 kHz

From 8 kbpsup to 320kbps

WMA format

8 kHz, 11 kHz,16 kHz, 22 kHz,32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,48 kHz

From 5 kbpsup to 320kbps

Variable bitrate MP3 files (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not beplayed back properly.

Even if the file format is compatible forplayback on this recorder, the recorderdoes not support every encoder.

Changing the playback speed

Change the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a fast speedor reviewing spots that you couldnt catch ina language lesson at a slow speed.

1 While the recorder is in playbackmode, press the ` OK button.

2 Press the + or button to select

playback speed.

[x1.0 Play ] (Normal playback):Playback at normal speed.

[x0.5 Play ] [x0.9 Play ] (Slow playback):Playback speed slows down.

[x1.1 Play ] [x2.0 Play ] (Fast playback):Playback speed becomes faster.


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1 Select a file in which index ortemp marks you wish to erase arecontained.

2 Press the 9 or 0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase.

Clearing an index mark or a temp mark

3 While the index or temp numberis displayed for approximately 2seconds on the display, press the

ERASE button. The index or temp mark is erased.

Index or temp numbers after theerased index or temp number will beautomatically decreased by 1.

How to begin segment repeatplayback This function enables repeated playback ofpart of the file being played.

Notes

Temp marks are temporary markings. They will be automatically erased if youmove to another file or connect therecorder to a computer.

Up to 99 index and temp marks can beset in a file. If you try to place more than99 index or temp marks, the [ No morecan be set ] message will appear for indexmarks, and [ No more can be set ] fortemp marks.

Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked file ( P.28).

1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play backrepeatedly, and start playback.

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You can fast forward, rewind, orchange playback speed as you canoperate in normal mode while [ w ]is flashing to find the end position( P.21).

When it reaches the end of the filewhile [w ] is flashing, point [ x ]becomes the end of the file, andrepeat playback will start.

3 Press the REC (s ) button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback.

The recorder continuously plays backthe segment until the segment repeatplayback is canceled.

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As in normal playback mode, playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P.21). If anindex mark and temp mark are placedor cleared during segment repeatplayback, segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P.22).

Canceling the segment repeat playbackfunction

Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback.a Press the STOP (4 ) buttonb Press the REC (s ) buttonc Press the 9 buttond Press the 0 button

2 Press the REC (s ) button at thepoint you want to start segment

repeat playback. [w ] will flash on the display.

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A selected file can be erased from a folder.Also, all files in a folder can be erased

simultaneously.

If an action is not selected within 8seconds, the recorder will return tostop mode.


5 Press the + button to select[Start ].


1 Select the file you want to erase( P.15).

2 While the recorder is in stopmode, press the ERASE button.

3 Press the + or button to select[All in folder ] or [One file ].

The display changes to [ Erasing! ] anderasing will start.

[Erased ] is displayed when the file iserased.

Notes

The locked files and files set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P.28).

You cannot delete folders through therecorder.

Replace the battery with a new one inorder to ensure that the battery will notrun out while processing. In addition, itmay take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing. Never perform operationssuch as the following while processing, asthey may damage the data.1 Removing the battery while

processing.2 Remove the microSD card during

processing when [ microSD card ] isbeing used as the recording media(VN-702PC only).

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Menu setting methodItems in menus are categorized so that youcan quickly set a desired item. You can seteach menu item as follows.

2 Press the + or button to moveto the item you want to set.

1 Press the MENU button.

3 Press the ` OK button to movethe cursor to the item to set.

4 Press the + or button to moveto the item you want to set.

5 Press the ` OK button. Moves to the setting of the selected

item.

6 Press the + or button to changethe setting.

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7 Press the ` OK button tocomplete the setting.

Pressing the 0 button withoutpressing the ` OK button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen.

8 Press the STOP (4 ) button toclose the menu screen. When in the menu screen during

recording or playback, pressing the0 button will allow you to returnto the recording or playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback.

Notes

The recorder will stop if you leave itidle for 3 minutes during a menu setupoperation, when a selected item is notapplied.

When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback, the menu settingswill be canceled if 8 seconds elapse withno buttons being pressed.

Menu list[File Menu ] [File Lock ]

[File Divide ]*[Property ]

[Rec Menu ] [Rec Level ][Rec Mode ][Low Cut Filter ][VCVA][Rec Scene ]

[Play Menu ] [Voice Filter ]*[Play Mode ][Skip Space ]

[LCD/Sound Menu ] [Font Size ][Contrast ][LED][Beep ]

[Language(Lang) ][Device Menu ] [Memory Select ]*

[Time & Date ][Reset Settings ][Format ][Memory Info. ]*[System Info. ]

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Play Menu

Voice Filter

The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high frequency tones during

normal, fast, or slow playback, and enableclear audio playback.

1 Select [ Voice Filter ] from themenu on the [ Play Menu ].[On ]:

Enables the Voice Filter function.[Off ]:

Disables this function.Play Mode

You can select the playback mode that fitsyour preference.

1 Select [ Play Mode ] from themenu on the [ Play Menu ].

When [ Playback range ] is selected:[File ]:Selects the current file.

[Folder ]Selects the current folder.

When [ Repeat ] is selected:[On ]:

Sets to repeat playback mode.[Off ]:

Disables this function.

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Notes

In [File ] mode, when the recorder comes

to the end of the last file in the folder,[End ] flashes for two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the startof the last file.

In [Folder ] mode, when the recordercomes to the end of the last f ile in thefolder, [ End ] flashes for two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at the

start of the first file in the folder.

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LCD/Sound Menu

Font SizeChanging the displayed character size onthe display.

1 Select [ Font Size ] from the menuon the [ LCD/Sound Menu ].[Large ]:

Text is displayed in large characters.[Small ]: Text is displayed in small characters.

Note

When the [ Font Size ] is set to [ Small ], thelayout of the display will change so thatmore information is displayed ( P.9).

Contrast

Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels.

1 Select [ Contrast ] from the menuon the [ LCD/Sound Menu ].

You can adjust the LCD display contrastlevel from [ 01] to [12 ].

LED

You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on.

1 Select [ LED] from the menu onthe [ LCD/Sound Menu ].[On ]:

LED light will be set.[Off ]:

LED light will be canceled.

Skip Space

This function enables you to skip (forward)or reverse skip (rewind) a file being playedfor a set period. This function is convenientfor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases.

1 Select [ Skip Space ] from themenu on the [ Play Menu ].When [ Forward Skip ] is selected:

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

When [ Reverse Skip ] is selected: [File Skip ] [1 sec. Skip ] [5 sec. Skip ][10 sec. Skip ] [30 sec. Skip ][1 min. Skip ] [5 min. Skip ]

[10 min. Skip ]

Note

If there is an index mark/temp mark ora cue closer than the skip space, therecorder will forward skip/reverse skip tothat position.

4 Forward/Reverse Skip Playback:1 Press the ` OK button to start

playback.

2 Press the 9 or 0 button. The recorder will skip (forward) or

reverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back.

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Device Menu

Memory Select

For VN-702PC:

When a microSD card is inserted you canselect to record to either the internalmemory or to the microSD card ( P.13).1 Select [ Memory Select ] from the

menu on the [ Device Menu ].[Internal memory ]:

Internal memory.[microSD card ]:

microSD card.

Beep

The recorder beeps to aler t you to buttonoperations or warn you of errors. Systemsounds may be turned off.

1 Select [ Beep ] from the menu onthe [ LCD/Sound Menu ].[On ]:

Enables the Beep function.[Off ]:

Disables this function.

Language(Lang)

You can select the display language for thisrecorder.

1 Select [ Language(Lang) ] fromthe menu on the [ LCD/SoundMenu ].[English ] [Franais ] [Espaol ][Portugus (BR) ] The selectable languages differ

depending on the region.

Time & Date

If the current time and date is not correct,set it.

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

See Setting time and date[Time & Date ] ( P.12).

Reset Settings

This returns the functions back to their initial

settings (factory default).1 Select [ Reset Settings ] from the

menu on the [ Device Menu ].

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Menu settings after resetting(initial settings):4 Rec Menu :

[Rec Level ] [High ][Rec Mode ]*1

[MP3 ] [192 kbps ][Rec Mode ]*2 [32 kbps ][Low Cut Filter ] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ]

[Rec Scene ] [Off ]4 Play Menu :

[Voice Filter ]*1 [Off ][Play Mode ]

[Playback range ] [File ][Repeat ] [Off ]

[Skip Space ][Forward Skip ] [File Skip ][Reverse Skip ] [File Skip ]

4 LCD/Sound Menu :[Font Size ] [Large ][Contrast ] [Level 06 ][LED] [On ][Beep ] [On ][Language(Lang) ] [English ]

4 Device Menu :[Memory Select ]*1 [Internal memory ]

*1 VN-702PC only.*2 VN-701PC only.

3 Press the + button to select[Start ], and press the ` OK

button.

Format

If you format the recorder, all files will beremoved and all function settings will returnto defaults except date and time settings. Transfer any important files to a computerbefore formatting the recorder.

1 Select [ Format ] from the menuon the [ Device Menu ].For VN-701PC:Proceed to the operation of step 3.

2 Press the + or button to selectthe recording media to format,and press the ` OK button.

After [All data will be erased ]message is on for two seconds, [ Start ]and [ Cancel ] will turn on.

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Notes

Never format the recorder from a PC. When the recorder is formatted, all the

saved data, including locked files andread-only files, are erased.

Replace the battery with a new one inorder to ensure that the battery will notrun out while processing. In addition, it

may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing. Never perform operationssuch as the following while processing, asthey may damage the data.1 Removing the battery while

processing.2 Remove the microSD card during

processing when [ microSD card ] is

being used as the recording media(VN-702PC only).For VN-702PC: When a microSD card is inserted in the


4 Press the + button again toselect [ Start ], and press the ` OK

button. Formatting begins and [ Formatting! ]flashes on the display.

[Format done ] appears whenformatting ends.

Formatting on the recorder will beQuick Format. If you format the microSDcard, information of file managementis refreshed and the data inside themicroSD card is not deleted completely.When handing over and disposing themicroSD card, be careful about thedata leakage from the microSD card.We recommend the microSD card to bedestroyed when you dispose the microSDcard.

Memory Info.

For VN-702PC:

The recordable capacity remaining and

overall capacity of the recording media canbe seen from the menu.

1 Select [ Memory Info. ] from themenu on the [ Device Menu ].

The recorder will use some capacity ofthe memory to keep the managementfile. For microSD card, the remainingcapacity will be shown less than the totalcapacity of the card due to characteristicof the microSD card, but this is not amalfunction.

System Info.

You can check the recorders information onthe menu screen.

1 Select [ System Info. ] from themenu on the [ Device Menu ].

[Model ] (Model Name), [ Version ] (Systemversion) and [ Serial No. ] (Serial Number)appear on the display.

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U s i n g t h e r e c o r d e r o n

y o u r P C

Apart from using this unit as a recorder, youcan use it as an external memory for yourcomputer, as a storage device. The files recorded by this recorder can

be played back on your computer usingWindows Media Player. You can alsotransfer the WMA files downloaded withWindows Media Player to your recorderand listen to them (excluding files withcopyright protection).

Operating environmentWindows

Operating System:Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 (StandardInstallation)

Compatible PCs:Windows PCs equipped with more thanone free USB port

Macintosh

Operating System:Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.7 (StandardInstallation)

Compatible PCs:Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one free USB port

Notes

This is an operational environment forsaving the files recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection.

The support service will not cover if yourPC has been updated from Windows95/98/Me/2000 to Windows XP/Vista/7.

Any failure on a self-modified PC willnot be covered under the operationalwarranty.

Connecting to your PC

1 Boot the PC.2 Connect the USB cable to the USB

port of the PC.

3 Make sure that the recorder isstopped, and then connect theUSB cable to the connecting porton this recorder.

[Remote ] is displayed on the recorderif the USB cable is connected.

Windows: When you connect the recorder toWindows and open [ My Computer ],it will be recognized by the drivename of the product name. Inserting amicroSD card will allow you to use it as[Removable Disk ].


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T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g / A c c e s s o r i e s ( o p t i o n a l )

Troubleshooting Accessories (optional)Accessories exclusive to the Olympus voicerecorder can be purchased directly fromOnline Shop on our companys website.Sales of accessories are different accordingto the country.

Q-1 Nothing happens when abutton is pressed.

A-1 The POWER/HOLD switch maybe set to [ HOLD ] position.

The batteries may be depleted. The batteries may be inserted

incorrectly.Q-2 No sound or quiet sound is

heard from the speaker whileplaying back.

A-2 The earphone plug may beplugged into the recorder.

The volume may be set to theminimum level.

Q-3 Recording is not possible.

A-3 By pressing the STOP (4 ) buttonrepeatedly while the recorderstops, check if the display shows: The remaining recording time

may have reached [ 00:00 ]. Check if the display shows[Memory ful l ] by pressing theREC (s ) button.

Check if the display shows[Folder full ] by pressing the REC (s ) button.

Q-4 The playback speed is toofast (slow).

A-4 The recorder may be set to fast(slow) Playback.

s Stereo microphone: ME51Ss Compact zoom microphone

(unidirectional): ME32s Highly sensitive noise-

cancellation monauralmicrophone (unidirectional):ME52W

s Tie clip microphone(omni-directional): ME15

s Telephone pickup: TP8s Connecting cord: KA333s Carrying case: CS131


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Guide to battery life

The following values are strictly references.4 Alkaline batteries:

Recording modeBuilt-in microphone

(During recordingmode)

Built-in speakers(During playback

mode)

Earphone(During playback

mode)

MP3 format * 192 kbps 53 h. 20 h. 60 h.

WMA format 5 kbps 72 h. 21 h. 68 h.

* VN-702PC only

Note

Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteriesused and the conditions of use.

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Guide to recording times

The following values are strictly references.4 MP3 format*1:

Recordingmode

Internalmemory microSD card*1

VN-702PC(2 GB) 2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB

192 kbps 22 h. 22 h. 44 h. 89 h. 178 h.

128 kbps 33 h. 30 min. 33 h. 66 h. 133 h. 268 h.

48 kbps 89 h. 30 min. 88 h. 30 min. 177 h. 356 h. 715 h.

4 WMA format:

Recordingmode

Internalmemory microSD card*1

VN-702PC,VN-701PC

(2 GB)2 GB 4 GB 8 GB 16 GB

32 kbps 131 h. 130 h. 259 h. 522 h. 1047 h.

16 kbps 258 h. 255 h. 510 h. 1027 h. 2061 h.

5 kbps 823 h. 813 h. 1623 h. 3268 h. 6556 h.

DNS*2 32 h. 30 min. 32 h. 30 min. 64 h. 30 min. 130 h. 262 h.

*1 VN-702PC only*2 Rec Scene

Notes Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made

(The displayed available recording time and recorded time are approximate indications). Variations in the available recording time will arise as there may be differences in the

available memory depending on the microSD card.

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Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.

Maximum recording time per f ile

The maximum capacity for a single file islimited to approx. 4 GB for WMA and MP3.

Regardless of the memory remainingamount, the longest sound recordingtime per file is restricted to the followingvalue.

4 MP3 format*:192 kbps approx. 49 h. 40 min.

128 kbps approx. 74 h. 30 min.48 kbps approx. 198 h. 40 min.

* VN-702PC only

4 WMA format:32 kbps approx. 26 h. 40 min.

16 kbps approx. 53 h. 40 min.

5 kbps approx. 148 h. 40 min.

DNS* approx. 26 h. 40 min.

* Rec Scene

Th f ll i i f i f h i l f Ol d d

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T e c h n i c a l a s s i s t a n c e a n d s u p p o r t

The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders andsoftware only.s Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada

1-888-553-4448s User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada

[email protected] Technical Hotline Number in Europe

Toll free number: 00800 67 10 83 00available for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg,Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United KingdomCharged numbers for the Rest of Europe

+ 49 180 567 1083+ 49 40 23773 4899

s User Support E-mail address in [email protected]

Tested To ComplyWith FCC StandardsFOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Declaration of Conformity:Model Number : VN-702PC/VN-701PCTrade Name : DIGITAL VOICE RECORDERResponsible Party : OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.Address : 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley,

PA 18034-0610, U.S.A.

Telephone Number : 1-888-553-4448

Canadian RFI: This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digitalapparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department ofCommunications.

Cet appareil numrique ne dpasse pas les limites de la Catgorie B pour les missionsde bruit radio manant dappareils numriques, tel que prvu dans les Rglements surlInterfrence Radio du Dpartement Canadien des Communications.

This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to thefollowing two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2)this device must accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation.


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OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan. Tel. +81 (0)3-3340-2111

http://www.olympus.com

OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. Tel. 1-888-553-4448

http://www.olympusamerica.com

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