Olympus VP-10 User manual

DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
USER MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital voice recorder.
Please read these instructions for information about using the product
correctly and safely.
Keep the instructions handy for future reference.
To ensure successful recording, we recommend that you test the record
function and volume before use.
Getting started
Recording
Playback
Menu
Use with a PC
Other information
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VP-10

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Names of parts............................................................................ 4
Recorder................................................................................................4
Display .................................................................................................. 5
1 Getting started
Setup.......................................................................................... 6
Inserting the battery.............................................................................7
Turning the power ON...........................................................................8
Setting the inserted battery .................................................................8
Setting the date/time...........................................................................9
Charging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connector ............10
Charging the battery by connecting to an AC adapter with a USB
connection (model A514)................................................................... 11
Batteries....................................................................................13
Turning the power OFF ...............................................................15
Turning the power OFF .......................................................................15
2 Recording
Recording ..................................................................................16
Basic recording procedure...................................................................16
Using earphones.................................................................................19
Selecting the automatic recording setting [Rec Scene] ................20
Selecting the automatic recording setting [Rec Scene]......................20
Changing the information screen during recording .....................22
Changing the information screen during recording ...........................22
3 Playback
Playback....................................................................................23
Basic playback procedure....................................................................23
Fast-forwarding..................................................................................24
Rewinding ..........................................................................................24
Skipping to the beginning of a file .....................................................25
Selecting the automatic playback operation [Play Scene]............27
Selecting the automatic playback operation [Play Scene] .................27
Changing the playback speed.....................................................28
Changing the playback speed............................................................. 28
Index marks/temp marks ...........................................................29
Writing an index mark/temp mark.....................................................29
Erasing an index mark/temp mark.....................................................29
Preventing accidental operation ................................................30
Setting HOLD mode............................................................................30
Releasing HOLD mode ........................................................................30
Changing the information screen during playback or stop...........31
Changing the information screen during playback or stop.................31
Searching for a file [Date Search] ................................................32
Using the date search function...........................................................32
Erasing files ...............................................................................33
Erasing files.........................................................................................33
4 Menu
Setting menu items ...................................................................35
Basic operation ...................................................................................35
File menu [File Menu].................................................................37
Preventing accidental file erasure [File Lock]......................................37
Dividing files [File Divide]...................................................................37
Displaying file information [Property] ...............................................37
Recording menu [Rec Menu].......................................................38
Selecting the recording sensitivity [Rec Level] ...................................38
Setting the recording mode [RecMode].............................................38
Reducing noise caused by rubbing during recording [Anti-Rustle]....39
Reducing noise during recording [Low Cut Filter]...............................39
Voice-activated recording function [VCVA].........................................39
Playback menu [Play Menu]........................................................41
Reducing noise during playback [Noise Cancel] .................................41
Adjusting low volume portions during playback [Voice Balancer].....41
Specifying the range to play back [Playback Range]..........................41
Setting the repeat playback [Repeat]................................................. 42
Setting a skip space [Skip Space]........................................................ 42
Changing the folder for playback [Play Folder] ..................................43
LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound] ....................................................44
Setting the backlight [Backlight]........................................................44
Adjusting the contrast [Contrast]........................................................44
Setting the LED indicator light [LED] .................................................. 44
Turning beeping sound ON/OFF [Beep]..............................................44
Selecting the speaker output [Speaker] ............................................. 45
Playing the beginning of files automatically [Intro Play]...................45
Device menu [Device].................................................................46
Setting auto power off mode [Power Off]..........................................46
Setting the recording standby duration [Rec Standby].............................46
Setting the battery in use [Battery]....................................................46
Setting the date/time [Time & Date] .................................................47
Restoring the default settings [Reset Settings]..................................48
Formatting the internal memory [Format].........................................48
Checking the internal memory information [Memory Info.]..............49
Confirming the voice recorder information [System Info.] .................49
Table of contents

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Table of contents
Dividing files [File Divide]...........................................................50
Dividing files [File Divide]...................................................................50
Changing the folder for playback [Play Folder] ............................52
Changing the folder for playback [Play Folder] ..................................52
Formatting the internal memory [Format]..................................54
Formatting the internal memory [Format].........................................54
5 Use with a PC
PC operating environment .........................................................56
PC connection/disconnection......................................................58
Connecting the voice recorder to a PC.................................................58
Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC........................................60
Loading a file to a PC ..................................................................61
Usage as external memory of the PC...........................................63
Listening to files transferred from a PC .......................................64
To listen a transferred file....................................................................64
6 Other information
Alarm message list.....................................................................66
Troubleshooting ........................................................................68
Other.........................................................................................71
Recorder care ...................................................................................... 71
Accessories (optional).........................................................................71
Copyright and trademark information........................................72
Safety precautions.....................................................................73
Specifications ............................................................................77

Names of parts
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Recorder
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1Earphone jack ( )
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REC (record) switch
3Display
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MENU / SCENE button
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PLAY /4 STOP button
6Built-in speaker
7Built-in stereo microphone (R)
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POWER / HOLD switch
90button
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– button
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+ button
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OK button
$Built-in stereo microphone (L)
%Clip
^LED indicator light (LED)
&Battery cover
*USB connector
(USB connector cover
Names of parts

Names of parts
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Names of parts
Display
4 During recording
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1Battery (☞ P.12)
2Voice recorder status indicator
[]: Recording (☞ P.16)
[]: VCVA recording stand-by (☞ P.39)
[]: Stop
[]: Playback (☞ P.23)
[]: Playback pause (☞ P.23)
[]: Fast forward (☞ P.24)
[]: Fast rewind (☞ P.24)
[]: Fast playback (☞ P.28)
[]: Slow playback (☞ P.28)
3Elapsed recording time
4Current file number in folder/Total
number of recorded files in folder
4 During stop or playback
65 7 8 9
5File length/Elapsed playback time
6Playback range (☞ P.41)
7Repeat
8File lock (☞ P.37)
9Playback folder
(when [
Music ] folder is selected)

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Setup
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Setup
After unpacking the voice recorder, follow the steps below to have it ready for use.
Step 1
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Inserting the battery
Step 2
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Turning the power ON
Step 3
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Selecting the battery setting
Select the battery setting to match the inserted battery. Select the setting
for a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery or the setting for an alkaline
battery.
Step 4
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Setting the date/time
Set the voice recorder’s clock for use with file management.
Step 5Charging the recorder
Getting started

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Setup
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Setup
Inserting the battery
Before using the voice recorder, insert the battery in the battery compartment of the voice
recorder.
1Open the battery cover while
pressing the cover lock knob in
the direction of the arrow.
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aDo not attempt to open the battery
cover by force.
2Insert an AAA battery, making
sure its positive and negative
terminals are placed correctly.
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Insert the battery’s
negative terminal first.
3Close the battery cover until it is
completely closed.
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Cross section
bTab
cWhen attaching the cover, slide the
tab of the battery cover under the
outer shell of the recorder.
NOTE
• Be sure to firmly close the battery
cover (close until the battery cover lock
clicks).
• Be sure to charge the battery before
you start recording.

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Setup
Turning the power ON
1While the voice recorder is turned
off, slide the POWER / HOLD switch
in the direction of the arrow.
POWER/HOLD switch
Setting the inserted battery
1 Press the + or – button to select
the type of battery you inserted.
[Ni-MH] ( )
Select if you inserted an Olympus
nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
battery (model BR404).
[Alkaline] ( )
Select if you inserted an alkaline
battery.
2Press the OK button to finalize
the setting.

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Setting the date/time
1Press the 9or 0button to
select the item to set.
2Press the + or – button to change
the number.
• To change the setting of another item,
press the 9or 0button to move
the blinking cursor, then press the +or
–button to change the number.
3Press the OK button to finalize
the setting.
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• You can change the clock display
format. See “Setting the date/time
[Time & Date]” (☞P.47) for the
procedure.

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Setup
Charging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connector
NOTE
• Before charging the battery, insert the
rechargeable battery provided and set
[Battery] to [Ni-MH].
• Before connecting the USB connector,
release HOLD mode (☞P.30).
1Start the PC.
2Remove the USB connector cover.
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Slide open the USB connector cover using the
pad of your finger.
3After making sure the voice
recorder is stopped, connect the
USB connector to a USB port on a
PC.
4Press the OK button to start
charging.
• Press the OK button while this
message is blinking.
• The LED indicator light lights while
charging.
5Charging has finished when
[ Battery full ] appears.

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Setup
Charging the battery by connecting to an AC adapter with a USB connection
(model A514)
The battery can be recharged by connecting the recorder to the provided AC adapter (A514).
NOTE
• Before charging the battery, insert the
rechargeable battery provided and set
[Battery] to [Ni-MH].
• Before connecting the AC adapter,
release HOLD mode (☞P.30).
1Remove the USB connector cover.
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Slide open the USB connector cover using the
pad of your finger.
2Connect the voice recorder to
the USB connector on the AC
adapter.
To USB connector
of AC adapter
(model A514)
3Connect the AC adapter to an AC
power outlet.
To an AC power
outlet
4Press the OK button to start
charging.
• Press the OK button while this
message is blinking.
• The LED indicator light lights while
charging.
5Charging has finished when
[ Battery full ] appears.
NOTE
• Use only the Olympus USB connecting
AC adapter model provided (A514).

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Setup
Battery indicator
As the battery loses its remaining charge, the
battery indicator on the display changes as
follows:
• [ ] indicates there is little remaining
battery charge. Charge the battery. When
the battery has run out, [ ] and
[Battery low] appears, operation stops.
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• Charging the recorder, release the
HOLD mode. While the recorder is in
HOLD mode, any button operations are
disabled (☞P.30).
• Charging time: About 3 hours*
* Approximate time needed to fully
charge a completely flat battery at
room temperature.
The charging time depends on the
amount of remaining power and the
state of the battery.
NOTE
• Never attempt to charge an alkaline
battery, lithium battery or other
primary cell battery. Fluid leakage or
overheating may cause the recorder to
malfunction.
• The power of PC must be ON to charge
the battery using the USB connector.
You cannot charge the battery when
the power of PC is OFF, or the PC is in
standby, sleep or auto power off mode.
• Do not use a USB hub when charging
the battery by connecting to the PC.
• When [ ]*1 or [ ]*2 is displayed
the battery cannot be charged. Charge
the battery in an ambient temperature
of between 5 and 35°C (41 and 95°F).
*1 []: Ambient temperature is too
low.
*2 [ ]: Ambient temperature is too
high
• If battery life has become noticeably
short on a full charge, replace the
battery with a new one.
• Insert the USB connector securely all
the way. Operation will not be normal if
the connection is not made properly.
• Use the USB extension cable provided
if needed.
• Use only a compatible Olympus USB
extension cable. Operation is not
guaranteed if another manufacturer’s
cable is used. Only use the Olympus
USB extension cable with the voice
recorder and never use if a product
from another manufacturer is used.
• Use only the Olympus USB connecting
AC adapter model provided (A514).

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Rechargeable batteries
Read the information below carefully when
using a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
battery (model BR404).
4 Discharging
Rechargeable batteries discharge naturally
when not in use. Be sure to charge the
battery before use.
4 Operating temperature
Rechargeable batteries are chemical-based
products. Their performance can vary
even when used within the recommended
operating temperature range. This variation
is normal.
4 Recommended temperature
range
When powering voice recorder: 0 to 42°C
(32 to 107.6°F)
When being charged: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F)
During long-term storage: –20 to 30°C
(–4 to 86°F)
Use of a rechargeable battery outside the
temperature ranges above may result in
drops in battery performance or life. When
not using the voice recorder for an extended
period, remove the rechargeable battery
before storage to prevent fluid leakage or
rust.
Batteries
NOTE
• The voice recorder does not support
manganese batteries.
• When replacing the battery, use an AAA
alkaline dry cell battery or an Olympus
nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
battery (model BR404). Operation is not
guaranteed. If a battery from another
manufacturer is used.
• The [Battery] screen appears
automatically after you have replaced
the battery. You can also use a menu
operation to display this screen and set
the battery (☞P.47). After replacing
the battery, turn on the power and
then make sure you set the settings on
the [Battery] screen and [Time & Date]
screen before recording.
• You may need to reset the date/time
if the battery is removed from the
voice recorder for over one minute,
or if the battery is quickly removed
and replaced. See “Setting the date/
time [Time & Date]” (☞P.47) for the
procedure.
• Due to the nature of nickel-metal
hydride rechargeable batteries, new
batteries and batteries not used for an
extended period (one month or more)
may not charge completely. The battery
should become fully charged after
charging and discharging the battery
up to three times.
• Always dispose rechargeable batteries
in the legally prescribed manner. Before
disposing rechargeable batteries that
are not fully discharged, take steps to
prevent shorting such as insulating
their terminals with tape.

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Batteries
• Always turn power off before replacing
the battery. Files may be damaged if
the battery is removed while the voice
recorder is recording or performing an
operation such as erasing a file.
• Even if the battery indicator is [
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],
playback with the built-in speaker at
some volumes may result in a drop
in battery output voltage, causing
the voice recorder to reset. Lower the
volume in this case.
• The continuous battery usage time of
a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
battery that has been used repeatedly
will be reduced due to battery
degradation (☞P.78).
• Battery life will be shorter when using
a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
battery that has been used repeatedly
(☞P.78).

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Turning the power OFF
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Turning the power OFF
Existing data, mode settings and the clock setting are saved when the power is turned OFF.
1Slide the POWER / HOLD switch in
the direction of the arrow for at
least 0.5 seconds.
• The playback stop position at power
OFF is stored in the memory.
TIP
• Turning the power OFF whenever the
voice recorder is not in use minimizes
battery consumption.
Auto power off mode
When the voice recorder has been
stopped for at least 5 minutes (default
setting) after power ON, the display
disappears and the voice recorder
automatically turns off (☞P.46).
• To reuse the voice recorder, turn the
power ON again.
NOTE
• The voice recorder will not be turned
off during recording, even if the
POWER/HOLD switch operated.
• If the [Rec Standby] function is
enabled, the voice recorder will remain
in recording standby state even after
the power is turned off so the battery
will deplete more quickly. Once the
time set for [Rec Standby] elapses, the
power turns off completely (☞P.46).
Turning the power OFF

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Recording
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Recording
Even if a recording opportunity suddenly arrises, you can start recording from the power off
state. Up to 999 recordings can be made.
Basic recording procedure
1Point the built-in microphone
in the direction of the sound to
record.
Built-in stereo
microphone
LED indicator
light
2Slide the REC switch to start
recording in the direction of the
arrow.
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aCurrent file number in folder/Total
number of recorded files in folder
bRecording indicator
cElapsed recording time
• The LED indicator light lights, and [ ]
appears in the display.
• After replacing the battery, turn on the
power and then make sure you set the
settings on the [Battery] screen and
[Time & Date] screen before recording.
• If you record simple recording content
at the beginning, it will be convenient
for searching later using the [Date
Search] function (☞P.32).
3Slide the REC switch to stop
recording in the direction of the
arrow.
• [ ] appears in the display.
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Recording
Sound files recorded with the voice
recorder are automatically given a file
name in the format below.
VP100001 .MP3
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1File number
File numbers are assigned
consecutively.
2Extension
A file extension indicating the
recording format the file was recorded
in by the voice recorder.
• Linear PCM format:“.WAV”
• MP3 format: “.MP3”
• WMA format: “.WMA”
TIP
• When recording with the voice recorder
in a pocket or alike, secure it with a clip
to prevent if from moving.
• Even if recording starts during
playback of a file in the [Music] folder,
the recorded file will be saved in the
[Recorder] folder (☞P.52).
NOTE
• To prevent the beginning of the
recording being cut off, start recording
after the LED indicator light has lit or
mode indicator has appeared in the
display.
• When the remaining possible recording
time is 60 seconds, the LED indicator
light starts flashing. It flashes more
rapidly as the remaining time decreases
(at the 30- and 10-second points).
• When [Folder full] appears, no more
recording can be done. You will need to
delete unneeded files to record more
(☞P.33, P.66).
• If [Memory full] appears, the voice
recorder has no more available
memory space. You will need to
delete unneeded files to record more
(☞P.33, P.66).
• Processing performance may
be reduced when data has been
repeatedly written to or deleted from
the recording media. Please initialize
the recording media in this case
(☞P.54).
• This voice recorder can record only with
the built-in microphone. An external
microphone cannot be connected.

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Recording
Recording linear PCM format data over
2 GB
When recording a linear PCM format file,
recording will continue even after the file size
exceeds 2 GB.
• The data is divided and saved in separate
files of up to 2 GB. The files are processed
as multiple files during playback.
• After recording 999 files which exceed 2GB
recording stops.
Recording settings
For various recording conditions, different
recording settings are available.
[ Rec Level ]
(☞P.38) Sets the recording sensitivity.
[
Rec Mode ]
(☞P.38) Sets the recording sound quality.
[
Anti-Rustle ] *
(☞P.39)
Reduce noise caused by the
voice recorder rubbing against
clothing (rustling sounds) when
recording in your pocket.
[
Low Cut Filter ]
(☞P.39)
Reduces humming sounds
from equipment such as air-
conditioners or projectors.
[
VCVA ]
(☞P.39)
Sets the trigger level for voice-
activated recording (VCVA).
[
Rec Scene ]
(☞P.20)
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.
* When recording with the voice recorder in a
pocket or alike, secure it with a clip to prevent if
from moving.

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Recording
Using earphones
If you connect commercially available
earphones to the earphone jack ( ) of the
voice recorder, you will be able to listen to the
audio during recording and playback.
• Use the +/–button to adjust the recording
monitor volume.
• Earphones are not supplied with this
product.
1Connect the earphones to the voice
recorder’s earphone jack ( ).
To earphone jack
• Changing the volume will not affect
the recording level.
• There will be no sound from the
speaker when the earphones are
connected.
NOTE
• To avoid unpleasantly loud sound, set
the volume to [00] before plugging in
the earphone.
• To prevent feedback, do not place the
earphone near the microphone while
recording.
• Avoid excessive volume when listening
to playback through the earphones. It
may cause hearing damage or loss.
• Battery life depletes quickly while
recordings are monitored. To conserve
battery life, leave the earphone
disconnected while recording.
• If the [Anti-Rustle] function (☞P.39)
is enabled, you may sound like an echo
during monitoring the recording.

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Selecting the automatic recording setting [Rec Scene]
The voice recorder has preregistered templates of optimum settings tailored to various
recording applications such as conference and dictation. When selecting one of these
templates you can enter several settings recommended for your recording application all in a
single operation.
[ Pocket ] Suitable for recording sounds over a wide area while the voice recorder is still
in your pocket.
[
DNS ] For Speech Recognition Software.
[
Dictation ] Suitable for recording your own voice and other sounds that are extremely
close.
[ Conference ] Suitable for recording conferences in a large space and other sounds over a
wide area.
[
Meeting ] Suitable for recording meetings held in a small space and other sounds that
are fairly close.
1While the voice recorder is in stop
mode, press and hold the MENU /
SCENE button.
2Press the OK button.
• Press the 0button to return to the
previous screen.
3Press the + or – button to
select the desired recording
application.
4Press the OK button to finalize
the setting.
• According to the setting, the setting
icon is displayed.
5Press the ` PLAY /4 STOP button to
exit the menu screen.
• See "Preregistered [Rec Scene]
settings" for more information
(☞P.21).
Selecting the automatic recording setting [Rec Scene]