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1. A File Menu r 3 ic 3 5 S F i e Go to Step 2 when in normal mode e You can also use the l button to and go to Step 4 when in simple mode perform this operation 4 Press the button to select the desired setting item e Some menus contain items that can be set during recording playback t P36 2 Press the button to select the tab containing the item you want to set EN e Moving the cursor from one tab to another switches the displayed menu 34 screen Basic operation H Press the gt OK button EJ Press the STOP M button to exit e The setting of the selected item is displayed e You can also use the l button to perform this operation g Press the button to change the setting EJ Press the gt OK button to finalize the setting e A message indicating the setting has been entered appears e You can cancel the setting and return to the previous screen by pressing the kad button instead of the OK button the menu screen e When the menu screen is displayed during recording or playback press the MENU button to return to the previous screen without ending recording playback For menu settings done while the voice recorder is in stop mode the voice recorder exits the menu and returns to the stopped mode if no operation is performed for 3 minutes The selected setting item is
2. Normal Mode This is the standard mode in which all functions are available Simple Mode This mode lists frequently used functions Displayed text becomes larger for easier viewing FJ Press the gt OK button to finalize the setting The mode can be switched even after setting Selecting the mode Mode Select 1 P 47 EN 10 The provided Portable USB cable can be attached to the strap hole to carry it around VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only 1 Remove a strap from the Portable USB cable e Pull out the strap while pressing the connector part 2 Attach a strap to the voice recorder 3 Attach a strap to the Portable USB cable e The Portable USB cable must be removed from strap whenever using a USB connection amp P 51 g a microSD card The voice recorder has its own internal memory and also supports standard microSD cards microSD microSDHC sold separately i VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only Inserting a microSD card 1 While the voice recorder is in stop mode open the card USB connector cover 2 Insert a microSD card making sure it is placed correctly as shown e Insert the microSD card straight avoiding crooked insertion e Inserting a microSD card the wrong way or crookedly could damage its contact surface or cause it to jam in the slot e A microSD card not inserted fully until it clicks into place migh
3. s recommended to perform a test recording beforehand to adjust the voice activation level The following function is disabled when using the VCVA function e Rec Scene 1 P 23 e V Sync Rec Voice sync recording function V Sync Rec The voice sync recording function automatically starts recording when a sound louder than a preset voice sync recording level detection level is detected and automatically stops recording when the sound volume level decreases When copying music from another device connected to the voice recorder use the voice sync recording function to detect the silent intervals between music tracks and save each track as a separate file VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only 1 sec 2 sec 3 sec 5 sec Set the detection time The voice recorder enters standby mode when the input recording level is below the preset level for at least the set detection time Off Recording is done normally Adjusting the voice sync level for voice sync recording 1 Press the REC button to prepare for recording FJ Press the PPI or 44 button to adjust the voice sync level 1410060014 im Iii a Meds in dss Serer a Voice sync level moves left right to match set level e The voice sync level can be adjusted to a setting between 01 and 15 e Increasing the setting number increases the activation sensitivity ena
4. ypeqheld g Fast forwarding while the voice recorder is in stop mode With the voice recorder stopped press and hold the 1 button e Fast forwarding stops when you release the l button Press the gt OK button to start playback from the current position Fast forwarding during playback Press and hold the gt l button during playback e Playback starts from the current position when you release the BP button e If an index mark or temp mark in the file is reached fast forwarding stops at the mark P 31 e Fast forwarding stops when the end of the file is reached Press and hold the gt l button again to fast forward from the beginning of the next file EN 25 ypeqheld E EN 26 Rewinding Rewinding while the voice recorder is in stop mode With the voice recorder stopped press and hold the k button Rewinding stops when you release the lad button Press the OK button to start playback from the current position Rewinding during playback Press and hold the k button during playback e Playback starts from the current position when you release the kd button If an index mark or temp mark in the file is reached reached rewinding stops at the mark P 31 Rewinding stops when the beginning of the file is reached Press and hold the kdd button again to rewind from the end of the previous file Skipping to the beginning of a file Skipping to the beginning of the n
5. Applicable Product VN 733PC VN 732PC VN 731PC This symbol crossed out wheeled bin Directive 2006 66 EC Annex II indicates separate collection of waste batteries in the EU countries Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste batteries OLYMPUS OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP 2951 Ishikawa machi Hachioji shi Tokyo 192 8507 Japan OLYMPUS EUROPA SE amp CO KG Premises Consumer Product Division Wendenstrasse 14 18 20097 Hamburg Germany Tel 49 40 23 77 3 0 Fax 49 40 23 07 61 Goods delivery Modul H Willi Bleicher Str 36 52353 D ren Germany Letters Postfach 10 49 08 20034 Hamburg Germany European Technical Customer Support Please visit our homepage http www olympus europa com or call our TOLL FREE NUMBER 00800 67 10 83 00 for Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Luxemburg Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Russia Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Please note some mobile phone services provider do not permit access or request an additional prefix to 800 numbers For all not listed European Countries and in case that you can t get connected to the above mentioned number please make use of the following CHARGED NUMBER 49 40 237 73 899 OLYMPUS IMAGING AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Ground Floor 82 Waterloo Road
6. has been played Folder a short segment Plays all the files in the current folder consecutively stopping playback after When Normal Mode was selected the last file in the folder is played When Repeat was selected 1 Press the button to select On Forward Skip or Reverse Skip The files in the specified playback range are played repeatedly Off Cancels repeat playback nu W ejd nuaw eqhkeyd fl Forward Skip When Playback range is set to File Starts playback after moving the End blinks in the display for 2 seconds playback position forward by the set after the last file in the folder has been amount played then playback stops at the start Reverse Skip position of the last file Starts playback after moving the e When Playback range is set to playback position backward by the set Folder End blinks in the display for amount 2 seconds after the last file in the folder has been played then playback stops 2 Press the button to select a at the start position of the first file in setting the folder When Forward Skip was selected File Skip 10 sec Skip 30 sec Skip 1 min Skip 5 min Skip 10 min Skip When Reverse Skip was selected File Skip 1 sec Skip to 3 sec Skip 5 sec Skip 10 sec Skip 30 sec Skip EN 1 min Skip 5 min Skip 43 nuay ejd nuaw PeqAejd K EN 44
7. is displayed Rec Scene Changing the recording scene The voice recorder has preregistered templates of optimum settings tailored to various recording applications such as conference and dictation When selecting one of these templates you can enter several settings recommended for your recording application all in a single operation 1 While the voice recorder is in stop mode press and hold the SCENE CALENDAR button ecsedi besarironmii For VN 731PC menu 1 P34 Press the SCENE button while the voice recorder is in stop mode Rec Scene itl l e Recording menu settings cannot be Sh changed when a Rec Scene selection has been made To use these functions you must select Off for the Rec Scene setting e During simple mode Rec Scene cannot be set to Off Dictation YF PICT 1 2 Press the button to select the desired recording application Conference COMP e You can choose from Dictation Meeting Conference Duplication Auto Divide P 21 Duplication Timer P 21 Telephone Rec e P 20 DNS or Off auars 294 BUars Hulpsora ay Hulbuey D EN 23 Playback Playback In addition to files recorded by the voice recorder you can also play files in MP3 and WMA format transferred from a PC VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only Basic playback procedure K Select
8. specified for this function is retained e When an index or temp mark is written or erased during A B repeat playback A B repeat playback is canceled and the voice recorder returns to normal playback Press the REC button again when playback reaches the desired end position for A B repeat playback Canceling A B repeat playback EJ Press the STOP I button while the voice recorder is in stop mode e When the REC button is pressed during A B repeat playback the setting is canceled without disrupting playback Index marks temp marks a Writing an index mark or temp mark in a file enables you to quickly access desired position in the file with the same operations used for fast forwarding rewinding or skipping to the start of a file Index marks can only be written in files created with Olympus voice recorders For files created with other devices you can temporarily store desired positions in the memory using temp marks Writing an index mark temp mark Erasing an index mark temp mark 1 When the desired position has 1 Select a file that contains index been reached during recording mark temp mark you want to or playback press the FOLDER erase and start playback INDEX button to write an index or temp mark FJ Use the PP or 44 button to select the index mark temp mark 1410060018 you want to erase 1410060018 im e Temp m
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10. Teds 5000s 1 Huipioray X e Recording pauses and the blinking message PAUSE appears in the display e Recording is stopped automatically after being paused for at least 60 minutes 2 Press the REC button again while recording is paused e Recording resumes from the position it was paused at Quickly checking a recording K Press the gt OK button during recording EN 18 Monitoring while recording You can monitor the recording as you are making it by listening on the earphone plugged into the voice recorder s EAR jack Use the button to adjust the recording monitor volume e The earphones are optional 1 Connect the earphones to the voice recorder s EAR jack e Changing the volume will not affect the recording level e To avoid unpleasantly loud sound set the volume to 00 before plugging in the earphone e To prevent feedback do not place the earphone near the microphone while recording Recording settings Various recording settings are available letting you tailor recording to different recording conditions Rec Level P 38 Rec Mode P 38 Low Cut Filter P 39 VCVA P 39 V Sync Rec P 40 Rec Scene P 23 Sets the recording sensitivity Sets the recording sound quality Reduces humming sounds from equipment such as air conditioners or projectors Sets the trigger level for
11. When Simple Mode was selected Press the button to select File Skip K lt 5sec 10sec Pl or lt 4 lt 45min 10min Pl Skip Space File Skip Skips in units of files Kd lt 45sec 10sec PPI Pressing the K lt button rewinds 5 seconds pressing the I button fast forwards 10 seconds and then the playback starts 4 lt 45min 10min Pl Pressing the K lt button rewinds 5 minutes pressing the l button fast forwards 10 minutes and then the playback starts Forward reverse skip operations over a skip space that contains an index mark temp mark or the starting position of a file will stop at that mark or at the start position Forward reverse skip playback 1 Press the gt OK button to start playback FJ Press the PP or 44 button during playback e Playback starts after skipping forward or backward by the set amount LCD Sound menu LCD Sound Menu Adjusting the contrast Changing the display language Contrast Language You can adjust the contrast of the display to You can select the language used in the voice 12 different levels recorder s displays e The setting can be adjusted to between e CeStina Dansk Deutsch 01 to 12 English Espanol Fran ais Italiano Nederlands Polski Pycckui Svenska APX She Py Setting the LED indicator light LED e The language selections vary You can set the LED
12. guaranteed if another manufacturer s cable is used Only use the Olympus USB extension cable with the voice recorder and never use it with another manufacture s products U01 29UU0ISIP U01 29UUOD Jd a EN 51 U01 JDUUOISIP U0I ZIBUUO Jd es EN 52 Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC Windows On the task bar at the bottom right of the screen click and select Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Drives F G FTI e The letter used to identify the drive will vary according to your PC e When the window indicating it is safe to remove hardware appears close the window Check that the voice recorder s LED indicator light is off before disconnecting the voice recorder from the PC e To prevent the risk of data damage never disconnect the voice recorder from the USB port while the LED indicator light is flashing e In the Mac OS operational environment WMA format files cannot be played back Macintosh 1 Drag and drop the removable disk icon for the voice recorder shown on the desktop to the trash can icon 2 Check that the voice recorder s LED indicator light is off before disconnecting the voice recorder from the PC Loading a file to a PC The voice recorder s five folders are displayed on the PC as FOLDER_A FOLDER_B FOLDER_C FOLDER_D and FOLDER_E You can copy voice recorder files to any f
13. it Remove the battery outdoors and away from flammable objects When carrying the voice recorder by its strap take care to prevent it becoming caught on other items caUTION Do not raise the volume before performing an operation Hearing damage or loss may result Batteries A N DANGER Do not place the battery near ignition sources Do not incinerate heat or disas semble the battery Do not short circuit the battery s positive and negative electrodes It may cause fire ruptures combustion or overheating Do not solder connections directly onto the battery Do not deform modify or disassemble the battery Do not connect the battery s posi tive and negative terminals It may cause overheating electric shock or fire When carrying or storing the battery always place it in the case and protect its terminals Do not carry or store the battery together with precious metal items such as key rings It may cause overheating electric shock or fire Do not connect the battery directly to a power outlet or car cigarette lighter Do not use or leave the battery in a hot location such as in direct sunlight inside a vehicle on a hot day or near a room heater It may cause fire burns or injuries from leaking overheating or ruptures suoineraid Ajayes EN 59 suoineraid Ajayes EN 60 WARNING Do not touch or hold the battery with wet hands It may case el
14. oe e Erasing appears in the display and the erasing process starts Erased appears when the process has finished Files cannot be restored after being erased so please check carefully before erasing a file You cannot delete folders through the recorder Before erasing a file replace the battery to ensure it will not run out before the process has finished Erasing processes can take over 10 seconds to complete To prevent the risk of damage to data never attempt to perform any of the following processes before an erasing process has finished 1 Removing the battery 2 Removing the microSD card if the recording media has been set to microSD card VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only e When there is a microSD in the voice recorder be sure to check whether the recording media being erased is Internal memory or microSD card t P 46 s jy buisesy g EN 33 Setting menu items Basic operation In normal mode menu items are arranged by tabs letting you quickly set desired items by selecting a tab and then moving to the desired item within the tab Follow the steps below to set a menu item a During recording playback or 3 Press the gt OK button to move 4 while the voice recorder is in stop the cursor to the desired setting mode press the MENU button item
15. the file to play from the 4 Press the STOP W button to stop folder containing it P 15 playback ypeqheld E e The file being played stops right away 2 Press the P OK button to start The resume function automatically playback stores the playback stop position in memory The position is retained even if the power is turned OFF The next time the power is turned ON playback can be resumed from the stop position stored in the memory File name and folder indicator 6 Elapsed playback time File length Playback position bar indicator 3 Press the button to adjust the volume to the desired level i a Rea DAMA de PLAY Volume 21 e The volume can be adjusted to a setting between 00 to 30 The higher the number the louder the volume EN 24 Playback through the earphones Fast forwarding You can connect the earphones to the voice recorder s EAR jack and listen to playback through them K Connect the earphones to the voice recorder s EAR jack To EAR jack 4 A FJ Press the P OK button to start playback e There will be no sound from the speaker when the earphones are connected e To avoid unpleasantly loud sound set the volume to 00 before plugging in the earphone e Avoid excessive volume when listening to playback through the earphones It may cause hearing damage or loss
16. voice activated recording VCVA Sets the trigger level for voice synchronized recording Used to select one of multiple preregistered templates of recording settings When selected each template enters several settings tailored to a particular recording location or condition all in a single operation VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only Huipsoray i EN 19 Recording with an external microphone Recording with an external microphone You can record audio input using an external microphone or other device connected to the voice recorder s MIC jack Do not plug or unplug devices into voice recorder jacks while 72 recording 1 Connect an external microphone N gt to the voice recorder s MIC jack 5 J e When using the phone microphone Telephone pickup TP8 set Rec Scene to Telephone Rec This allows you to record conversations on mobile and landline telephones clearly F P23 D a f n y7 e See Accessories optional To MIC a P 56 for the compatible external jack PS microphones 3 S S e Connecting an external microphone to the voice recorder s MIC jack disables the built in microphone Microphones with plug in power supplies can be used When Rec Mode is set to stereo recording with an external mono microphone records on the left channel only P 38 When Rec Mode is set to mono only the input from the le
17. 0 38 PM Time amp Date j 10 38 PM lt 4 22 38 default format Set the date and time beforehand to enable easier management of recorded files a ene Eg ane eat Onl aare each time you press the FOLDER 1 Press the PPI or lt lt button to INDEX button the display order used select the desired setting item for the date changes Example March 24 2014 3M 24D 2014Y 10H 200 20144 aayo 122 a 24D 3M 2014Y es 4 2014Y 3M 24D e Even if the voice recorder is not used for along period of time when the battery is used up the date and time must be re entered e The time automatically flashes when the battery is replaced Selecting the mode Mode Select With this recorder you can choose between normal mode and simple mode which lists frequently used functions In simple mode the displayed text becomes larger for easier viewing Normal Mode This is the standard mode in which all functions are available Simple Mode This mode lists frequently used functions Displayed text becomes larger for easier viewing Setting the USB connection USB Settings The PC setting lets you connect the voice recorder to a PC to transfer files the AC Adapter setting lets you supply power from a USB connection AC adapter model A514 optional i VN 733PC model only PC Select to connect the voice recorder to a PC The voice recorder will be connected a
18. External dimensions 108 x 39 x 16 8 mm Not including largest projection Weight 71 g including battery Operating temperature 0 to 42 C 32 to 107 6 F 1 VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only 2 VN 731PC model only Frequency response E When recording from MIC jack E When recording with built in MP3 format microphone 192 kbps 70 Hz to 19 kHz 70 Hz to 16 kHz frequency response 128 kbps 70 Hz to 17 kHz upper limit is set by recording mode during MP3 WMA format recording WMA format E During playback 64 kbps 70 Hz to 15 kHz 20 Hz to 20 kHz However the upper and 32 kbps 70 Hz to 13 kHz lower limits of the frequency characteristic 5 kbps 70 Hz to 3 kHz depend on each recording format 1 VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only 2 VN 731PC model only Battery life The figures below are guideline values E Alkaline dry cell battery Racordinamede When recording with During speaker During earphone g built in microphone playback playback 192kbps 68 hours approx 16 hours approx 70 hours approx MP3 format 128 kbps 70 hours approx 16 hours approx 70 hours approx 64 kbps 74 hours approx 17 hours approx 75 hours approx WMA format 5kpbs 100 hours approx 17 hours approx 75 hours approx 1 VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only 2 VN 731PC model only e The battery life figures shown here were determined using an Olympus test method Actual battery life fig
19. N 732PC models only e MP3 files with variable bit rates bit rates converted variably in a single file may not play normally e Even if the file formats is compatible for playback on this recorder the recorder does not support every encoder EN 27 ypeqheld A EN 28 Playback settings You can select various file playback methods tailored to different applications and tastes Noise Cancel P 42 Voice Balancer P 42 Voice Filter 2 P 42 Play Mode P 42 Skip Space P 43 A setting that makes recorded voices more discernable when muffled by projector noise or similar sounds Compensates low volume portions of recorded audio files during playback Cuts low and high frequency components emphasizing voices for greater clarity Selecting from among three playback modes A handy function for quickly moving the playback position and playing short segments repeatedly 1 VN 733PC model only 2 VN 732PC model only Changing the playback speed Changing the playback speed is handy for speeding up conference presentations or for slowing down parts difficult to discern when learning a language EJ Press the gt OK button during playback e Altered playback speed settings are 1410060018 retained even after power OFF e Changing the playback speed will make the battery deplete more quickly e The function below cannot be used when changing th
20. OLYMPUS DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER VN 733PC VN 732PC VN 731PC USER MANUAL Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital voice recorder Getting started Recording Playback Menu Use with a PC Other information Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely Keep the instructions handy for future reference To ensure successful recording we recommend that you test the record EN function and volume before use EN Table of contents Names of PattS ssscscsssesscsesssssosscsososisistesosssessssssssossssssososes ssssesossiso 4 DEO T seaiseri tga ae a EEA 4 IN APEE AE EAE EE AAT sk 5 Basic playback proceqUure csssssssssssssscecessesssssnsuuessseseeeeeseeseseeees 24 1 Getting started Playback through the Carphones ss ccssssssesssccsssssssescssssseesseesesssseee 25 Setup 7 Fast forwarding sous ncccourncossosnsconseunconsveneossntsennessvvdntedboaseenisoianvecntvntbebys 25 ceeds 7 OU Rewinding cicrerscsnsecicecnpeeananemenamcniasaca20 Het ia Skipping to the beginning ofa filesinin 26 Setting As date pan T ton esate tent arse ters te reeda 9 Changing the playback speed scssscassesscoscosassnnoscocossnsnscosesersansesosescons 29 Galeceti ny the tO rstn cect snecesnen sensei i 0 A B repeat HAV DARK ciasininerouienGseunrennieaiieanendnanols 30 Portable USB cable nmnsnnnnnnnnnemnmnnnnemmnenennent Idex marks temp marks rssecsserrsesrsesserssern
21. UAdO EN S7 suoineraid Ayayes EN 58 Safety precautions Before using the voice recorder read this manual to ensure correct and safe operation After reading this manual be sure to keep it on hand for ready reference whenever needed Important safety precautions e Important safety precautions in this manual are accompanied by the symbol and labels below Always follow these precautions to prevent harming yourself or others or causing damage to property e The meaning of each precaution type is given below A N DANGER A precaution about an imminent danger that is expected to result in death or serious injury if equipment is handed incorrectly waRNING A precaution about a situation that is expected to potentially result in death or serious injury if equipment is handled incorrectly CAUTION A precaution about a situation that is expected to potentially result in injury or is expected to result only in property damage if equipment is handled incorrectly Voice recorder safety precautions AN WARNING Do not use the voice recorder in an atmosphere that might contain flammable or explosive gases It may cause fire or explosion Do not attempt to disassemble repair or modify the voice recorder It may cause electric shock or injury Do not operate the voice recorder while operating a vehicle such as a bicycle motorcycle or car It may cause traffic accidents Do
22. WER HOLD switch 22 USB connector 23 Strap hole 1 VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only 2 VN 731PC model only Simple mode Normal mode File name Battery indicator Folder indicator Current file number in folder Total number of recorded files in folder and file lock indicator Voice recorder status indicator J Recording indicator Il Recording pause indicator Hl Stop indicator Playback indicator Fast playback indicator Slow playback indicator Fast forward indicator 44 Fast rewind indicator Elapsed recording time or playback time O Recording media indicator Ex Internal memory EI microSD card Possible recording time remaining syed jo saweyy Meanings of indicators shown in indicator display area FE Rec Level Fera VCVA ere V Sync Rec Kal Low Cut Filter mj Noise Cancel Rij Voice Balancer Voice Filter CT 20 al Play Mode Recording format indicator File length D Playback position bar indicator Level meter or file length 1 VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only 2 VN 733PC model only 3 VN 732PC model only EN syed jo sawiey EN e Pressing and holding the STOP W button while the voice recorder is in stop mode displays the Time amp date and Remain amount of possible recording time remaining settings If the current date time is set incorrectly see Setting the date time Time amp Da
23. apsed recording times should be considered guideline values VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only e Available recording time will also vary due to differences in the available memory capacity of different microSD cards Maximum recording time per file e The maximum file size is limited to about 4 GB in the WMA and MP3 formats e Regardless of the amount of remaining memory the maximum recording time per file is restricted to the following values E MP3 format E WMA format Recording mode Recording time Recording mode Recording time 192 kbps 49 hours 40 minutes 64 kbps 26 hours 40 minutes approx approx 128 kbps 74 hours 30 minutes 32 kbps 26 hours 40 minutes approx approx 1 VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only 5 kbps an B 2 VN 731PC model only Note that voice recorder specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice for performance improvements or other upgrading suonwynD ds EN 65 For customers in Europe The CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety health environment and customer protection This symbol crossed out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product
24. arks are temporary 3 markings They are automatically When the number of the index mark temp mark to erase is being erased when you select a different shown for about 2 seconds file transfer the file to a PC or in the display press the ERASE move the file on a PC button You can write up to 99 index marks temp marks in a single file The message No more can be set appears if you attempt to write more than 99 marks You cannot write or erase index marks temp marks in files that have been locked by the file lock function P37 e Any subsequent index marks temp marks in the file are automatically renumbered syiew duwia sysew xopu a s jy uiseag A EN 32 Erasing files This section describes how to erase files from the folder all at once or individually Erasing files Select the file you want to erase c P 15 Press the ERASE button while the voice recorder is in stop mode 1410060014 ED e The voice recorder returns to the stop mode if no operation is performed for 8 seconds Press the button to select All in folder or One file 1410060018 All in folder Erases all the files saved in the same folder as the selected file One file Erases only the selected file E Press the gt OK button 5 Press the button to select Start E STOP
25. as a voice recorder and music player you can use this device as a PC s external memory device to save or read data from the PC VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only PC operating environment Windows Macintosh Operating system Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Vista 7 8 Mac OS X 10 5 to 10 9 standard installation standard installation PC PC Windows PC with at least one available USB Apple Macintosh series PC with at least one port available USB port 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 satisfied updated versions of OS multiboot environments self modified PCs will not be covered under the operational warranty When uploading or downloading a file to or from the voice recorder data transfer will continue as long as the voice recorder s LED indicator light is flashing even if the PC data communication screen disappears Never disconnect the USB connector before data communication has finished Always use the procedure on P 52 to disconnect the USB connector Data may not be transferred correctly if you disconnect the connector before the drive has stopped Do not format initialize the voice recorder s drive from a PC Formatting done from a PC will not be done correctly Use the voice recorder s Format menu for formatting P 48 PC conn
26. ated tripod ideal for table placement when recording events from a distance such as conferences or lectures ME33 boundary microphone A microphone for recording conferences that enables connection of up to three left and three right channel units Cascade connection enables the left right channel connections to be extended up to about 12 meters to capture sound from a broad range ME52W mono microphone unidirectional Designed to record sound from a distance while minimizing the impact of surrounding noise ME15 mono tie clip microphone omnidirectional A small unobtrusive microphone that comes with a tie clip TP8 telephone pickup microphone An earphone microphone that can be worn in the ear during phone calls Clearly captures voices and conversations during phone calls A514 USB connection AC adapter A USB connected AC adapter that provides 5 volt DC output 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz KA333 connecting cord A resistive connection cord with stereo mini plugs 3 5 mm diameter on both ends Used to connect the earphone jack output to the microphone input when recording Comes with plug adapters PA331 PA231 that adapt to mono mini plugs 3 5 mm diameter or mono mini mini plugs 2 5 mm diameter Copyright and trademark information e 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
27. batteries Always turn power off before replacing the battery Files may be damaged if the battery is removed while the voice recorder is recording or performing an operation such as erasing a file When not using the voice recorder for an extended period always remove the battery before storage The continuous battery usage time will vary depending on the performance of the battery in use P 63 Turn the power ON Setting the date time EJ While the voice recorder is turned Press the PP or 4 button to a off slide the POWER HOLD switch select the item to set in the direction of the arrow D Time amp Date d 3 S ue Ody o Wn Ah m JJ b 2 Press the button to change the number e To change the setting of another item POWER HOLD awiltch press the BP or kad button to move the blinking cursor then press the or button to change the number EJ Press the OK button to finalize the setting e You can press the OK button during e When Language appears in the the setting procedure to set the items display after turning the power ON entered so far and start the clock press the button to change the display language and press the gt OK button to finalize the setting EN Selecting the mode Portable USB cable 1 Press the button to change the mode Normal Mode Simple Hode Basic menus are displayed in larger font
28. below wuddMOd dI1OH SyudaMOd dIOH e Hold appears in the display and the recorder enters HOLD mode e When any button is pressed during HOLD mode Hold appears in the display for 2 seconds No other operation is performed e Setting HOLD mode during voice recorder playback or recording continues the playback or recording operation and prevents any other operation from being performed the voice recorder stops when playback ends or recording stops when there is no more available memory uol e1ado je UapIre HuljUuahaidg gt EN Turning the power OFF EJ Slide the POWER HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow for at least half a second 440 4a2mod ay buruiny S wyJIMOd QIOH e The playback stop position at power OFF is stored in the memory e Turning the power OFF whenever the voice recorder is not in use minimizes battery consumption EN 14 Existing data menu settings and the clock setting are saved when the power is turned OFF Power Save mode When the voice recorder has been stopped for at least 5 minutes after power ON the display disappears and the voice recorder automatically enters the Power Save mode e Pressing any button releases the Power Save mode Selecting folders and files The recorder provides five folders EJ E1 0 EE and I Each folder can store up to 200 files EJ Press the FOLDER INDEX button whi
29. bling quieter sounds to activate the start of recording 3 Press the REC button again e The blinking message Standby appears in the display and the LED indicator light flashes e Recording starts automatically if the input is louder than the voice sync level e The voice recorder automatically ends recording and returns to recording standby mode when the input sound has been below the voice sync level for at least the set detection time Each time the voice recorder enters standby mode the current file is closed Recording continues in a new file the next time sound is detected Press the STOP W button to end a voice sync recording session The following function is disabled when using the V Sync Rec function e Rec Scene amp P 23 e VCVA P 39 nuay 294 nuaw Hulpioay fal EN 41 nuay ejd nuaw eqhkeyg K EN 42 Playback menu Play Menu Reducing noise during playback Noise Cancel Use the Noise Cancel function to reduce noise when a recorded voice is difficult to discern i VN 733PC model only High Low Reduces surrounding noise producing higher sound quality playback Off The noise cancel function is disabled Adjusting low volume portions during playback Voice Balancer The Voice Balancer function adjusts low volume portions of recorded audio files to make them louder Use it to make quiet parts of conversations
30. corder e MP3 format MP3 e WMA format WMA VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only Rec Mode must be set with the voice recorder stopped amp P 38 To prevent the beginning of the recording being cut off start recording after the LED indicator light has lit or recording indicator has appeared in the display When the remaining possible recording time is 60 seconds the LED indicator light starts flashing It flashes more rapidly as the remaining time decreases at the 30 and 10 second points When Folder full appears no more recording can be done To record more you will need to select a different folder or delete unneeded files P 32 If Memory full appears the voice recorder has no more available memory space You will need to delete unneeded files to record more t P32 Its recommended to initialize the recording media before making an important recording Processing performance may be reduced when data has been repeatedly written to or deleted from the recording media Please initialize the recording media in this case P48 VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only When using a microSD card in the voice recorder be sure the desired recording media setting Internal memory or microSD card has been selected t P 46 Huipioray i EN Pausing resuming recording 1 Press the REC button during recording 1410060014 z MINNI
31. ding media Format Formatting a recording media erases all existing files saved on it Be sure to transfer all important files to a PC before formatting For VN 731PC go to Step 3 1 Press the button to select the recording media to be formatted Internal memory Formats the internal memory microSD card Formats the microSD card VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only FJ Press the gt OK button 3 Press the button to select Start then press the gt OK button 4 Press the button to select Start again then press the gt OK button e Formatting appears and formatting starts e Format done appears when the process has finished e To reset all the voice recorder s settings to their default values use the Reset Settings operation P 47 e Never format the voice recorder from a PC Formatting erases all the existing data including locked files and read only files Before formatting replace the battery to ensure it will not run out before the process has finished The formatting process can sometimes take over 10 seconds to complete To prevent the risk of damage to data never attempt to perform any of the following processes before a formatting process has finished 1 Removing the battery 2 Removing the microSD card if the recording media to be initialized is a microSD card VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only VN 733PC and VN 732PC models on
32. e playback speed e Noise Cancel P 42 ypeqheld g Fast playback restrictions Depending on their sampling frequency and bit rate some files may not play normally In this case you will need to reduce the playback speed e Adjust the playback speed EJ Press the gt OK button When changing the playback speed playback operations such as stopping playback skipping to the beginning of a file and writing index marks temp marks are the same as during standard playback EN 29 ypeqheld eo EN 30 A B repeat playback The voice recorder has a function that lets you repeat the playback of a portion segment of the file being played Select a file for A B repeat playback and start playback Press the REC button when playback reaches the desired start position for A B repeat playback T4006 0018 AIE CIEI PLAY IaB cours TIP e You can change the playback speed t P 29 and fast forward rewind t P 25 P 26 when the indicator is blinking If playback reaches the end of the file when the fF indicator is blinking the end of the file is treated as the segment end position and repeat playback Starts 1410060018 AGn0 sse0u07s e Segment A B is set and A B repeat playback starts E Press the STOP M button e Playback stops The playback segment
33. ec Level to Low and place the voice recorder s built in microphone near the speaker s mouth 5 to10 cm away nuay 294 nuaw Hulpioday K EN 38 Rec Mode You can prioritize sound quality or recording time Select the recording mode that best matches your recording application MP3 192 kbps MP3 128 kbps WMA 64 kbps WMA 32 kbps mono WMA 5 kbps mono 1 VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only 2 VN 731PC model only 3 Mono recording Sound quality increases as the recording rate value increases Setting a higher recording rate increases file size Check that you have enough remaining memory before recording To record conferences and presentations clearly it is recommended to set Rec Mode setting to MP3 128kbps or above For VN 731PC set WMA 64 kbps When Rec Mode is set to stereo recording with a connected an external mono microphone records on the left channel only Reducing noise during recording Adjusting the voice activation level for Low Cut Filter voice activated recording The voice recorder s low cut filter function Ef Press the REC button to start lets you make recordings that reduce recording humming sounds from air conditioners or e Recording pauses automatically low frequency sounds from equipment such about 1 second after the input as projectors sound becomes quieter than the set activation sensitivity On The blinking me
34. ection disconnection Connecting the voice recorder to a PC Start the PC 2 Connect the voice recorder and PC using the Portable USB cable For VN 731PC use the USB cable Portable USB cable VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only You can store the spare microSD card in the Portable USB cable Even if a microSD card is inserted it cannot be used as USB memory 1 Connect the Portable USB cable to the USB port on the PC 2 Check that the voice recorder is in stop mode then connect the Portable USB cable e Remote appears in the voice recorder s display when the USB connector is connected Windows The voice recorder is recognized and displayed in the My Computer folder with the model name as the drive name If there is a microSD card in the voice recorder it can be used as the Removable Disk Macintosh The voice recorder is recognized and displayed on the desktop with the model name as the drive name If there is a microSD card in the voice recorder Untitled is displayed For information on the PC s USB port see the PC s user manual 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 cable Operation is not
35. ectric shock or product failure Do not use a battery witha scratched or damaged case It may cause ruptures or overheating Do not insert the battery with its positive negative terminals in the opposite direction It may cause leaking overheating combustion or ruptures e Do not use a battery with a torn casing seal insulating covering e Always remove the battery when the voice recorder will not be used for an long period e When disposing used batteries insulate their contacts with tape and discard them as general waste in the manner prescribed by the local authority e Remove the battery from the voice recorder as soon as the battery becomes unusable It may cause leakage Battery fluid in the eyes may cause blindness If battery fluid gets in eyes do not rub the eyes Instead rinse them thoroughly with tap water or other clean water right away Go to doctor immediately Do not attempt to recharge alkaline lithium or any other non rechargeable batteries Keep the battery out of the reach of infants and children The battery could be swallowed by an infant or child If swallowed go to doctor immediately If you notice abnormal sound heat burning odor or smoke from the voice recorder during use 1 Remove the battery immediately taking care not to injure yourself 2 Have the voice recorder repaired by your place of purchase or an Olympus service center Continued use may result in fire
36. eesseeseeees 16 ia new pecoraig ary IRE LEVEL seamen 0 Pausinalfesuminngrecnvaltia 13 Setting the recording mode Rec Mode ssssssssssccessssessseeeeeeees 38 Se aie er eee gem ne ee Reducing noise during recording Low Cut Filter sssssscscsssssseeeee 39 Quickly checking a recording sssscsccssssssssssesssseeecessesssssnueueeeeeseees 18 Voice activated recording function VCVA sssrinin 39 Monitoring while recording ssssssssssssscccesssssssssseesseeecessessssnnneeees 18 Voice sync recording function V Syne REC svv 40 Recording ith a external microphone ee eee eae ee 2 Playback menu Play MeNn sssscsssssssssssssssssssssssesesesesesssees 42 Recording with an external microphone ssssssssssceesseeesesseesssnees 20 Reducing noise during playback Noise Cancel v n 42 Recording from another connected device sssscsssseeeseeseers 21 Adjusting low volume portions during playback Voice Balancer 42 Recording audio from another device with this record 21 Emphasizing voice more clearly Voice Filter scsssssstsssssessseese 4 Changing the recording scene Rec Scene ssscsessessssessseees 23 Selecting playback modes Play MOde ssssssssssssssecesseessssssseeensees 42 Changing the recording scene s s cscssssssscsssssssnssssssssesseccensesssnsanees 23 Setting a skip space Skip Space sscssssssssescseesssesssssseeeeeeees 43 LCD Sound menu LCD Sou
37. ext file Press the gt l button while the voice recorder is in stop mode or during playback Skipping to the beginning of the current file Press the k button while the voice recorder is in stop mode or during playback Skipping to the beginning of the previous file Press the k lt button when the playback position is the beginning of the file e To skip to the beginning of the previous file during playback press the lt q button twice consecutively If an index mark or temp mark is reached when skipping to the beginning of a file during playback playback starts from the position of the mark When skipping to the beginning of a file while the voice recorder is in stop mode the mark is ignored P31 If a setting other than File Skip is set for Skip Space playback starts after the set amount of time has been skipped backwards or forwards Playback does not skip to the beginning of the file Music files If a music file transferred to the voice recorder is unplayable check that its sampling rate and bit rate values are within the supported ranges The sampling rate and bit rate combinations supported for music file playback by the voice recorder are shown below File format Sampling rate Bit rate MPEG 1 Layer 3 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz MPEG 2 Layer 3 16 kHz 22 05 kHz ypeqheld g MP3 format 8 to 320 kbps 24 kHz WMA format 5 to 320 kbps VN 733PC and V
38. f personal information Recorder care Exterior Wipe gently with a soft cloth If the recorder is very dirty soak the cloth in mild soapy water and wring well Wipe the recorder with the damp cloth and then wipe it with a dry cloth Monitor Wipe gently with a soft cloth e Do not use benzene alcohol or other strong solvents or chemical cleaning cloths suoineraid Ajayes EN 61 suoneypads EN 62 Specifications General items Recording formats MP3 MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format WMA Windows Media Audio format Sampling frequency MP3 format 192 kbps 44 1 kHz 128 kbps 44 1 kHz WMA format 64 kbps 44 1 kHz 32 kbps 44 1 kHz 5 kbps 8 kHz Maximum working output 320 mW 8 O speaker Maximum headphone output lt 150 mV conforms to EN 50332 2 Recording media Internal NAND flash memory VN 733PC model 4 GB VN 732PC model 4 GB VN 731PC model 2 GB microSD card Supports card capacities ranging from 2 to 32 GB Some recording media memory capacity is used as a management area so the actual usable capacity will always be slightly less than the displayed capacity E Speaker Built in 28 mm diameter round dynamic speaker MIC jack 3 5 mm diameter Impedance 2 kQ EAR jack 3 5 mm diameter Impedance 8 Q minimum Power source Battery AAA dry cell battery model LRO3 x2 External power supply USB connection AC adapter model A514 5 VDC
39. ft channel microphone is recorded when using an external stereo microphone 1 P 38 Je Example TP8 telephone pickup microphone optional 2 Press the REC button to start recording EN 20 Recording from another connected device Recording audio from another device with this recorder Audio can be recorded when you have connected the audio output terminal earphone jack of another device and the MIC jack of the recorder using the connecting cord KA333 optional for duplication 1 While the voice recorder is in stop 4 Press the button to change mode press and hold the SCENE the setting CALENDAR button When Duplication Auto Divide was For VN 731PC selected Press the SCENE button while the Cassette voice recorder is in stop mode Suitable for sound sources with a lot of noise such as a cassette tape 2 Press the button to select d bbedtrom a CD or record Duplication Auto Divide or CD Duplication Timer Suitable for sound sources with little noise such as a CD When Duplication Timer was J1A p P9PIUUO J YZJOUL WOJ Huipioray i selected ae y The time used for duplication can be E __ selected from among Off 30 min 60 min 90 min and 120 min Duplication Auto Divide can Files are automatically divided into EJ Press the gt OK button to finalize each song when recording the setting Duplicati
40. indicator light to not depending on where the voice recorder become lit was purchased On LED indicator light is switched on Off LED indicator light stays off Turning beeping sound ON OFF Beep The voice recorder makes beeping sounds when buttons are pressed or to warn in case of operation errors You can select whether the voice recorder makes these beeping sounds On Enables beeping sounds Off Disables beeping sounds nuay punos q 7 nu w punos q ha EN 45 nuay a1Aeq nuaw a1Aaq K EN 46 Device menu Device Menu 2 Press the button to change the number Selecting the recording media Memory Select Time amp Date im If a microSD card is inserted into the voice 10H 28D 2014y recorder you can select whether to record on Ene the internal memory or on the microSD card _ c P11 es e e To change the setting of another item VN 733PC and VN 732PC press the BPI or kad button to move the blinking cursor then press the or button to change the number EJ Press the gt OK button to finalize Internal memory the setting Records on the internal memory on the voice recorder microSD card Records on the microSD card models only When setting the hour or minute each time you press the FOLDER INDEX button the display changes between Setting the date time the AM PM and 24 hour clock formats Example 1
41. is no remaining memory Erase unneeded files P 32 Unable to record Th ber of e maximum number o recordable files has been reached Bele ancmelielder ee io The earphones are connected to To output the playback through the built the EAR jack in speaker disconnect the earphones Playback is inaudible The volume is set to 00 Adjust the volume P 24 You must unlock the file before you can The file is locked erase it amp P37 Unable to erase a file The file is a read only file Unlock the file or undo the read only setting ona PC The maximum number of marks 99 has been reached The file is locked Unlock the file P 37 The battery is not inserted Erase unneeded marks P31 Unable to write index marks temp marks Unlock the file or undo the read only The file is a read only file setting ona PC The PC is unable to VN 733PC model only recognize the voice AC Adapter has been selected recorder for USB Settings Select PC for USB Settings P 47 Huljooysajqnoly jeuo1 do saliossa gt y EN 56 Accessories optional Accessories for Olympus voice recorders can be purchased directly from the Online Shop on the Olympus website Availability of accessories differs depending on the country ME51SW stereo microphone Has a large diameter built in microphone for sensitive stereo recording ME34 compact zoom microphone unidirectional Comes with an integr
42. le the voice recorder is in stop mode 1410020012 i I i2717 CIES E STOP e UU WUUs 4en57s Didh 10m 10s A a D a File number b Folder indicator e The folder changes each time you press the FOLDER INDEX button FJ Press the PP or 4 button to select the desired file e Immediately after a file is selected the recorded date and time is displayed for 2 seconds only Using the Calendar Search function to search for a file You can search for voice files by specifying a recording date If you have forgotten in which folder a file has been saved this feature lets you access it quickly by entering its recording date VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only EJ Press the SCENE CALENDAR button while the voice recorder is in stop mode 2 Press the BP or lt lt button to select the desired date s jy pue siapjoy Huy 29195 a Number of files saved recorded on selected date b Date file was recorded Selected date Today s date e Dates on which files were saved are underlined PPI or ka button Move to the previous next date Press and hold to skip to the next date on which a file was recorded button Move to the previous next week Press the P OK button Press the button to select the desired file NEES 140710 0031 WHA 140710 0032 WHA 140710 0033 WHA Hulpiora
43. le to divide and stop playback at the desired division point 2 Select File Divide from the menu on the File Menu 3 Press the button to select Start E Press the gt OK button e Dividing appears in the display and the file dividing process starts File divide completed appears when the process has finished e After dividing a file the first half of the file is given the name File name_1 and the second half File name_2 e Files cannot be divided if there are 199 files in the folder e Locked files cannot be divided e It may not be possible to divide some MP3 file with extremely short recording times e To prevent the risk of data damage never remove the battery while dividing a file Displaying file information Property You can display the information of a file from a menu screen 1 Press the button to switch the screen e Information is displayed for the items Name Date Size and Bit Rate nuaw aj nuaw apy fa EN 37 Recording menu Rec Menu Selecting the recording sensitivity Setting the recording mode Rec Level You can change the recording level sensitivity as needed for your recording application High Suited to recording lectures large conferences and other applications with distant or quiet sound sources Low Suited to recording dictation e To record the speaker s voice clearly set R
44. ly e If there is a microSD card in the voice recorder make sure Internal memory or microSD card has been correctly selected as the recording media to erase t P 46 Even when formatting or erasing P 32 is performed only the file management information of the internal memory and or microSD card is updated and the recorded data is not completely erased When disposing of a microSD card be sure to destroy the card format the card and record silence until the recording time runs out or perform a similar operation in order to prevent the leakage of personal information Checking recording media information Memory Info You can display the capacity and remaining memory space of the recording media from a menu screen e Some recording media memory capacity is used as amanagement area so the actual usable capacity will always be slightly less than the displayed capacity Checking voice recorder information System Info You can display voice recorder information from a menu screen e The voice recorder s Model Version system version and Serial No information is displayed NuaW a1Aaq nu w ar1A9q fa EN 49 yuawuUOtAUa Hurzerado Jd S EN 50 Use with a PC Connecting the voice recorder to a PC lets you e Play WMA and MP3 format language learning content and music files loaded on a PC using Windows Media Player or iTunes e As well
45. nd Menu ccccscscsssssssssessesccereres 45 Adjusting the contrast Contrast sssssscssssssssssscssssssessssssssssseesesees 45 Setting the LED indicator light LED ssssesscccssssssesssssssssseeseeseess 45 Turning beeping sound ON OFF Beep ssssssessssseccsssesssssnseeeeeeees 45 Changing the display language Language ssssscssseesseeeeeeeeeee 45 Device menu Device Menu cccccccscssssssssccsscsssscsecssescsecssees 46 Selecting the recording media Memory Select ssssssssssseesseee 46 Setting the date time Time amp Date ssssssssscssssssssesscsesssseeeeseeees 40 Selecting the mode Mode Select ccssssssssssssssssssssssssesssseseeseeee 47 Setting the USB connection USB Settings cssssssssssssssseeesseesees 47 Restoring the default settings Reset Settings sssssscccsssssseeee 47 Formatting a recording media Format sssssssssccesssseessesessssnees 48 Checking recording media information Memory Info 49 Checking voice recorder information System Info s sssscsssssseseees 49 PC operating environment s ssesssssscsesossosesossossosssossossoosseossoseoo 50 PC connection disconmection ssssesssssssssssssesssessssessssessees 51 Connecting the voice recorder to a PC ssssssssscscsssssssssessssssssssssssesees 51 Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC sssssseesessssseeeeeseeee
46. not changed in this case For menu settings done during recording playback the voice recorder exits the menu if no operation is performed for 8 seconds sw nu w 6ui 3a5 fa EN 35 swa NUaW HU1 3a5 B EN 36 Basic operation Menu coe that pt beset Menu items that can be set during Playback during recording Rec Level VCVA Low Cut Filter LED Property Play Mode Skip Space Noise Cancel Skip Space Voice Balancer LED Voice Filter 1 VN 733PC model only 2 VN 732PC model only Menu items that can be set during simple mode Rec Scene Skip Space Memory Select Time amp Date Beep USB Settings Mode Select Language 1 VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only 2 VN 733PC model only File menu File Menu Preventing accidental file erasure File Lock The file lock feature lets you lock important files to prevent them being accidentally erased Once locked a file is not erased even if the operation for erasing all the files in its folder is performed P 32 1 Select the file you want to lock P 15 Lock File is locked Unlock File lock is canceled Dividing a file File Divide Large files or files with long recording times can be divided for easier management and editing VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only Only MP3 format file recorded on the voice recorder can be divided EJ Play the fi
47. not leave the voice recorder in a location accessible to an infant or child Pay attention when using the voice recorder near an infant or child taking care not to leave it unattended Infants and children are unable to understand voice recorder safety precautions and are at risk of accidents such as Strangulation caused by accidental entanglement of the earphone cord around the neck Operation errors resulting in injury or electric shock Use microSD microSDHC memory cards only Never place other types of cards in the voice recorder If another card type is placed in the voice recorder by accident do not try to pull it out by force Contact an Olympus repair center or service center If the voice recorder is dropped in water or if water metal or combus tible foreign matter gets inside 1 Remove the battery immediately 2 Contact your place of purchase or an Olympus service center for repair Continued use may result in fire or electric shock Do not use the voice recorder or use it only as directed in airplanes hospitals or other locations where use of electronic devices is restricted Stop using the voice recorder if you notice unusual odor noise or smoke coming from it It may cause fire or burns Remove the battery immediately taking care not to burn yourself Contact your place of purchase or an Olympus repair center or service center Do not touch the battery with bare hands when removing
48. older on the PC Windows 5 Connect the voice recorder to the PC P 51 Open Windows Explorer e When you open My Computer the voice recorder is recognized and displayed with the model name as the drive name Click on the folder labeled with your voice recorder s model name Copy the desired data to the PC Disconnect the voice recorder from the PC P 52 Macintosh ES ke Connect the voice recorder to the PC P 51 When the voice recorder is connected to the Macintosh operating system it is recognized and displayed on the desktop with the model name as the drive name Double click the removable disk icon labeled with your voice recorder s model name Copy the desired data to the PC Disconnect the voice recorder from the PC P 52 E Voice recorder drive name and folder names on the PC Internal memory Folder names Drive name microSD card Folder names Drive name Removable disk Windows T FOLDER_D Macintosh Recognized displayed by voice recorder drive name e To prevent the risk of data damage never disconnect the voice recorder from the USB port while the LED indicator light is flashing e WMA format files cannot be played in the standard Macintosh operating system Jd 2 0 Jy e Huipeoy a EN 53 351 abessaw wey EN 54 Other information Alarm message list Message Meaning Action req
49. on Timer Recording is saved to one file and g Press the STOP W button to exit stops when the previously set time the menu screen has been reached EJ Press the gt OK button DIAVP P9PIUUO JIYVOUR WOJ Huipioray X EN 22 Recording audio from another device with this recorder 7 Connect the voice recorder with another device using the connecting cord KA333 To audio output terminal of other device 8 Press the REC button to start recording 9 Start playback on the other device 10 When duplication is completed press the STOP W button to stop recording e When Duplication Timer was selected recording automatically stops when the set time is reached e Do not plug or unplug devices into voice recorder jacks while recording e Perform adjustment of the recording level on the other device e To ensure successful recording we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use e In Duplication Auto Divide an original recording will be copied to separate files divided into each song by the signal level or the noise level of a silent part When the signal level is too low or the noise is significant recording and division may not be performed properly In that case select Duplication Timer and manually start and stop recording e If the connecting cord is not connected when Duplication is selected the message Connect an audio cable to the mic jack
50. or other recorded audio louder and clearer pA VN 733PC model only On Adjusts low volume portions of audio files during playback making them louder Off The voice balancer function is disabled e Using the Voice Balancer function will make the battery deplete more quickly Emphasizing voice more clearly Voice Filter During normal playback or fast slow playback the voice filter function cuts low and high frequency range tone and emphasizes voices making them more clearly audible KJ VN 732PC model only On Turns on the voice filter function Off Turns the voice filter function off e Using the Voice Filter function will make the battery deplete more quickly Selecting playback modes Play Mode Several playback modes are available for different listening styles 1 Press the button to select Playback range or Repeat Playback range Lets you specify a range of files for playback Repeat Repeatedly plays the files in the set Setting a skip space range Skip Space 2 Press the to button select a setting The Skip Space function lets you skip a preset amount forward forward skip or backward reverse skip in a file during playback It is handy for quickly moving the playback position or for repeated playback of When Playback range was selected File Stops playback after the current file
51. or burns Do not submerge the battery in freshwater or saltwater or allow its terminals to become wet Discontinue use of the battery if it develops a problem such as leak ing discoloration or deformation Battery fluid on clothing or skin may damage the skin so rinse the battery fluid off right away with tap water or other clean water cauTION Do not throw the battery around or subject it to strong shocks Recycling batteries helps saving resources When disposing a used battery always cover its terminals and observe local laws and regula tions Operating precautions e Do not leave the voice recorder in hot or humid locations such as in direct sunlight inside a vehicle or on a beach during summer Do not store the voice recorder in humid or dusty locations e Ifthe voice recorder becomes wet or damp wipe off the moisture right away with a dry cloth Contact with salt water should be particularly avoided Do not place the voice recorder on top of or near a TV refrigerator or other electrical appliance Prevent sand or mud from getting on the voice recorder It may cause product not to be repairable Do not subject the voice recorder to intense vibrations or shocks Do not use the voice recorder in humid locations Placing a magnetic card such as a bank cash card near the speaker or earphones may cause errors in the data stored on the magnetic card lt Data loss precautions gt Reco
52. ot be recognized properly For microSD card compatibility under Olympus verification please contact our customer support at http www olympus europa com Note that our customer support will provide information on microSD card manufacturers and card types for which Olympus has verified operation but will not guarantee it s performance Also note that some cards may no longer be recognized correctly by the voice recorder in case card manufacturer changes card specifications Read the operating instructions provided with the card when using a microSD card If a microSD card is not recognized by the voice recorder try removing and reinserting the card to have the voice recorder attempt recognition again Processing speed may be low for some microSD card types Processing performance may also be reduced by writing or deleting data repeatedly from a microSD card In this case reinitialize the card P 48 Preventing accidental operation Setting the voice recorder to HOLD mode maintains the current operation and disables button operations HOLD mode is a handy feature for preventing unintentional operation from accidental button presses when the voice recorder is carried in a bag or pocket It is also useful for preventing the voice recorder being accidentally stopped during recording Setting HOLD mode Releasing HOLD mode E Slide the POWER HOLD switchto EJ Slide the POWER HOLD switch to the HOLD position position A shown
53. other information e Voice recorder displays and product illustrations shown in this manual may differ from the actual product While every precaution has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information in this manual errors may occasionally arise Any questions or concerns regarding doubtful information or possible errors or omissions should be directed to the Olympus Customer Support Center e Olympus Corporation and Olympus Imaging Corp are the copyright holders of this manual Copyright law prohibits unauthorized reproduction of this manual or unauthorized distribution of reproductions thereof e Note that Olympus will assume no liability in the event of damages lost earnings or any claims from third parties resulting from improper use of the product Trademarks and registered trademarks e IBM and PC AT are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation e Microsoft Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation e microSD and microSDHC are trademarks of the SD Card Association e Macintosh and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc e The product uses MP3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson e The product uses noise canceling technology licensed from NEC Corporation All other brand or product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners misro misro uonewojui YARWApes pue YyH
54. rded content in the internal memory and microSD card may be destroyed or lost due to reasons such as operating errors device failure or repair Also when content is saved in the memory for long period of time or is used repeatedly operations such as writing to reading from or erasing of contents may not be possible Making a backup of important recorded information and saving it on a PC s hard disk or other recording media is recommended Note that Olympus will assume no liability for damages or lost earnings resulting from recorded data damage or loss regardless of the nature or cause thereof lt Recorded file precautions gt Note that Olympus will assume no liability for recorded files being erased or becoming unplayable due to voice recorder or PC failure Recording of copyrighted material is permitted when the recording is for your personal use only Any other type of use without the permission of the copyright owner is prohibited by copyright law lt Voice recorder and microSD cards disposal precautions gt Even when formatting P 48 or erasing P 32 are performed only the file management information of the internal memory and or microSD card is updated and the recorded data is not completely erased When disposing of the voice recorder or a microSD card be sure to destroy it format and record silence until the recording time runs out or perform a similar operation in order to prevent the leakage o
55. s a storage device AC Adapter Select to supply power from a PC or AC adapter Optional Select to confirm the connection method whenever making a USB connection e If the voice recorder is not recognized by the PC as an external memory device select PC for USB Settings e If AC Adapter is selected for USB Settings the voice recorder will not be recognized if connected to a PC e Remove the USB cable while the voice recorder is stopped Restoring the default settings Reset Settings The Reset Settings function restores all the voice recorder s functions to their initial factory default settings Time setting and file number will remain the same 1 Press the button to select Start NuaW d q nu w ar1Aaq fa EN 47 nuay a1Aaq nu w dJ K EN 48 Rec Menu Rec Level High Rec Mode MP3 128 kbps WMA 64 kbps Low Cut Filter Off VCVA Off V Sync Rec Off Rec Scene Off Play Menu Noise Cancel Off Voice Balancer Off Voice Filter Off Play Mode Playback Range File Repeat Off Skip Space Forward Skip File Skip Reverse Skip File Skip LCD Sound Menu Contrast Level 06 LED On Beep On Language English Device Menu Memory Select Internal memory Mode Select Normal Mode USB Settings PC 1 VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only 2 VN 733PC model only 3 VN 732PC model only 4 VN 731PC model only Formatting a recor
56. seassessensesnssn 31 liserting teinovingawmaeSD cord innnan Writing an index lah aaa l s rting aimictoSD Aid scanneren 11 e TED pee eesereepartipsee Removing a microSD Card eesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssetsstnssentee 12 is a i ae 7 reveniti acidental ipeta OH sacecessicssSentsSacetetctasnied 3 PASHAN ES cne AR E da nteneeees Setting HOLD NOME cj bicatsasiamaaaeriumennieimiaumdliiaaie 13 Releasing HOLD MOda ES Turning the power OFF ssssesssssssssssssssssssssssssessssssessssssssnsssssscoooee 14 Setting menu items sssssssssssssssssssessssssssssssessssssssssesssssssssssseses 34 Turning the power OFF sessssssssstsnstasssnessnnnsneanenaesnin 14 Basic operation esssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssstsstsssstssssssnstnssssses 34 Selecting folders and files sssssssssssesssssssssnsssssssssssessssessnssnnsees 15 File menu File Menu essssssssccssssssescccsssssnsccescceessssssecceseanssssee 37 Using the Calendar Search function to search for a file rsresenon 15 Preventing accidental file erasure File LOCK ssssesnssssesnsstseeaee 37 Dividing a file File Divide ssssssscsssssssssssccssssssessssssessssssseeessesses 37 Displaying file information Property ssssssssseeesssesseeeeseseeseeeees 37 Recording sescsssssstcsisisssisisssssriss sosssssssssssssst isese sissessksie sie 16 Recording menuin Menu ieee dg O te se Basic recording ProCeCUre ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssesssseetsseeesse
57. seeeeees D2 Loading a file to a PC cis ciseicrassncsacscncicacsncsenasenssnoscnsvcaseacncosvecssonsene 53 Alarm message list esesosesosessosesoseccosecosecossecosecosessosscosscoossoossee 54 Mro bleshooting sssssissscssesrsvisesccsssssessrssssisvossisssesoyesssasossssesssossos 55 Accessories optional ssssssoossossosscosscsecoesosesossossoossossosssosseosso 56 Copyright and trademark information ssssssssssessseesssees 57 Safety precautions sscssssccsessoseoscovasessossounevescansansscensonssnsvoanavernestans 58 SPECTICATIONS sccirivirinnnirniainninnninniannmuniatananiar 62 Indications used in this manual Describes precautions and operations that should be absolutely avoided in using the voice recorder TIP Describes useful information and hints that will help you get the most out of your voice recorder I Indicates reference pages describing details or related information EN syed jo sawiey EN 4 Names of parts Recorder 1 EAR earphone jack 2 MIC microphone jack 3 Display 4 Card slot 5 SCENE CALENDAR button SCENE button 6 Built in speaker 7 Built in microphone MENU button Q LED indicator light LED REC record button 41 BPI button 2 FOLDER INDEX button 43 button gt OK button 5 ERASE button lt q button AD button STOP H button Battery cover Card USB connector cover also used as stand 21 PO
58. ssage Standby Turns the low cut filter on appears in the display The LED Off indicator light becomes lit when Turns the low cut filter off recording is activated and flashes when recording is paused FJ Press the PP or 44 button to adjust the voice activation level Voice activated recording function 1410060018 VCVA WOVA Level 018 ER Diin 0mi3s T The voice activated recording function VCVA automatically starts recording when a sound louder than a preset voice activation level is detected and automatically pauses recording when the sound volume level Voice activation level moves left falls Use this function to automatically omit right to match set level unneeded quiet segments when recording Level meter changes in proportion such as long silences during conferences to recording sound volume saving memory e The setting can be adjusted to between 01 and 15 On Turns VCVA on You can adjust the voice activation level used for VCVA Off Turns VCVA off Restores standard recording nuay 294 nuaw Hulpioday fa EN 39 Nuay 224 nuaw Huipioay K EN 40 Increasing the setting number increases the VCVA activation sensitivity enabling quieter sounds to activate the start of recording Adjust the VCVA voice activation level to suit the recording conditions to cope with high levels of surrounding noise or the like To avoid recording mistake it
59. t not record data 3 Close the card USB connector cover e The recording media selection screen appears after a microSD card has been inserted 4 To record onto the microSD card press the button and select Yes Switch to micros card H Press the gt OK button to finalize the setting e You can also select the internal memory as the recording media P 46 e The voice recorder may not be able to recognize a microSD card formatted initialized for a PC or other device Before using a microSD card always initialize it on the voice recorder P 48 pie qso e bulnowas burjjasu gt EN 11 Removing a microSD card 1 While the voice recorder is in stop mode open the card USB connector cover e MicroSD cards may pop out forcefully pie qsoDw e Hulsowas buljjasu EN 12 Release the microSD card by pressing it inward then letting it slowly return e The microSD card moves outward and stops Pull the microSD card out with your fingertips Internal memory selected is displayed after removing a microSD card if Memory Select was set to microSD card Close the card USB connector cover on removal if you flick or release your finger too quickly after pressing the card in Depending on the card s manufacturer and type some microSD cards and microSDHC cards may not be fully compatible with the voice recorder and n
60. te P 46 Getting started Setup After unpacking the voice recorder follow the steps below to have it ready for use Getting 1 Insert the battery started Vv Getting 2 Turn the power ON started y Getting 3 Setting the date time started ip v Set the voice recorder s clock for use with file management Getting 4 Selecting the mode started Select either normal mode or simple mode Remove the screen protector on the display EN 74 Ap S Ss EN Inserting the battery Before using the voice recorder insert the battery in the battery compartment of the voice recorder K Slide open the battery cover while lightly pressing down on it 2 Insert a AAA battery making sure its positive and negative terminals are placed correctly Slide the battery cover completely closed Insert the battery s negative terminal first For users in Germany Olympus has an agreement with the GRS Joint Battery Disposal Association in Germany to ensure environmentally friendly battery disposal Battery indicator As the battery loses its remaining charge the battery indicator on the display changes as follows m gt m gt m e MD indicates there is little remaining battery charge Replace the battery with a fresh one When the battery has run out I and Battery low appear and operation stops Battery precautions The voice recorder does not support manganese
61. uired Battery low ne maining Haeg power Replace the battery P 8 File locked An attempt was made to erasea You must unlock the file before you locked file can erase it amp P37 The maximum number of index marks 99 have been written in the file Erase unneeded index marks c P31 No more can be set The maximum number of temp E iasunneeded tanipmmade c P 31 marks 99 have been written in the file The maximum number of files Folder full 200 have been saved in the Erase unneeded files P 32 folder Memor eror An internal memory error Contact the Olympus Customer y occurred Support Center back cover VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only aa The microSD card was not Remove and reinsert the microSD recognized correctly card t P 11 P 12 Memory full There is no remaining memory Erase unneeded files P 32 No file There are no files in the folder Select another folder 1 P 15 Format error A formatting problem occurred a orn Troubleshooting Problem Solution Check that the positive and negative ne terminals of the battery are placed propery correctly amp P8 The display is blank oe battery power M ETE The power is OFF Turn the power ON P 9 ine remaining battery power Replace the battery P 8 is low Unable to operate the The power is OFF Turn the power ON P 9 voice recorder The voice recorder is in HOLD Release HOLD mode te P13 mode There
62. ures will vary greatly according to the battery used and usage conditions Changing the playback speed or using the Voice Balancer and Voice Filter functions may affect the battery life VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only e Battery life will be shorter when using a microSD card suo eypads suo eypads EN 64 Recording time The figures below are guideline values E MP3 format Recording media Internal memory microSD card E WMA format Recording mode 192 kbps 128 kbps VN 733PC VN 732PC 43 hours 30 minutes approx 65 hours approx 4 GB 32 GB 353 hours approx 530 hours approx 16 GB 176 hours approx 264 hours approx 8 GB 87 hours approx 131 hours approx Recording media Internal memory microSD card 1 VN 733PC and VN 732PC models only Recording mode 64 kbps 32 kbps 5 kbps DNS VNT E 256 hours 1600 hours 64 hours ai B approx approx approx 4GB pprox pprox pprox VN 731PC 63 hours 126 hours 790 hours o 2 GB approx approx approx 2070 hours 12960 hours 515 hours 32 GB approx approx approx 1030 hours 6460 hours 258 hours 16 GB approx approx approx 510 hours 3210 hours 128 hours 8 GB approx approx approx 2 Rec Scene e Actual available recording times may be shorter than the figures shown here when making short recordings repeatedly Equipment displays of available el
63. y EN 16 Recording Recording The voice recorder has five folders EJ to E in which recorded files can be saved These folders provide a handy way to sort recordings into separate categories such as business and leisure Basic recording procedure K Select the folder to save the recording in P 15 e Each new voice recording file is saved in the selected folder 2 Point the built in microphone in the direction of the sound to record e You can use the card USB connector cover as a stand when needed 3 Press the REC button to start recording a Rec mode 6 Elapsed recording time Level meter changes according to recording volume and recording function setting Remaining possible recording time Recording level e The LED indicator light lights F Press the STOP Ml button when you want to stop recording 141006 0018 a hears Clie E STOP 000005 e0n07s 7D Meds 09mn53s 1 File length Sound files recorded with the voice recorder are automatically given a file name in the format below 141001_0001 WMA O 1 Date recorded Indicates the year month and day the recording was made 2 File number Appended file numbers are consecutive regardless of whether the recording media has been switched 3 Extension A file extension indicating the recording format the file was recorded in by the voice re

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