[. . . ] VN-733PC VN-732PC VN-731PC USER MANUAL DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Getting started Recording Playback Menu Use with a PC Other information 1 2 3 4 5 6 Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital voice recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. To ensure successful recording, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use. EN Table of contents Names of parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Recorder. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 3 Playback Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Basic playback procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Playback through the earphones. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Fast-forwarding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Rewinding . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Skipping to the beginning of a file . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Changing the playback speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 A-B repeat playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Index marks/temp marks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Writing an index mark/temp mark. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Erasing an index mark/temp mark . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 Erasing files . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 Erasing files. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 1 Getting started Setup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] 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. 4 Recording menu [Rec Menu] EN 40 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. Recording menu [Rec Menu] Adjusting the voice sync level for voice sync recording 1 2 Press the REC ( s) button to prepare for recording. Press the 9 or 0 button to adjust the voice sync level. TIP • 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. • Press the STOP ( 4) button to end a voice sync recording session. NOTE • The following function is disabled when using the [V-Sync. Rec] function: • [Rec Scene] (☞ P. 23) • [VCVA] (☞ P. 39) 4 Recording menu [Rec Menu] a a Voice sync level (moves left/right to match set level) • The voice sync level can be adjusted to a setting between [01] and [15]. • Increasing the setting number increases the activation sensitivity, enabling quieter sounds to activate the start of recording. 3 Press the REC ( s) button again. • The blinking message [Standby] appears in the display, and the LED indicator light flashes. • Recording starts automatically if the input is louder than the voice sync level. EN 41 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. NOTE • 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 highfrequency range tone and emphasizes voices, making them more clearly audible. VN-733PC model only 4 [High][Low]: Reduces surrounding noise, producing higher sound-quality playback. [Off]: The noise cancel function is disabled. Playback menu [Play Menu] EN 42 VN-732PC model only [On]: Turns on the voice filter function. NOTE • Using the [Voice Filter] function will make the battery deplete more quickly. Adjusting low volume portions during playback [Voice Balancer] The [Voice Balancer] function adjusts lowvolume portions of recorded audio files to make them louder. Use it to make quiet parts of conversations or other recorded audio louder and clearer. VN-733PC model only [On]: Adjusts low-volume portions of audio files during playback, making them louder. [Off]: The voice balancer function is disabled. 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. Playback menu [Play Menu] [Repeat]: Repeatedly plays the files in the set range. Setting a skip space [Skip Space] 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 a short segment. When [Normal Mode] was selected 2 Press the +/– to button select a setting. When [Playback range] was selected: [File]: Stops playback after the current file has been played. [Folder]: Plays all the files in the current folder consecutively, stopping playback after the last file in the folder is played. When [Repeat] was selected: [On]: The files in the specified playback range are played repeatedly. [Off]: Cancels repeat playback. 4 Playback menu [Play Menu] 1 Press the +/– button to select [Forward Skip] or [Reverse Skip]. NOTE • When [Playback range] is set to [File], [End] blinks in the display for 2 seconds after the last file in the folder has been played, then playback stops at the start position of the last file. • When [Playback range] is set to [Folder], [End] blinks in the display for 2 seconds after the last file in the folder has been played, then playback stops at the start position of the first file in the folder. [Forward Skip]: Starts playback after moving the playback position forward by the set amount. [. . . ] • 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. <Recorded file precautions> • 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. [. . . ]