Olympus Microcassette Recorder VN 721PC User Manual

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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.  
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Table of contents  
Device menu [Device Menu] .......................................................46  
Selecting the recording media [Memory Select]................................ 46  
Setting the date/time [Time & Date] ................................................. 46  
Selecting the mode [Mode Select] ..................................................... 47  
Restoring the default settings [Reset Settings].................................. 47  
Formatting a recording media [Format]............................................. 48  
Checking recording media information [Memory Info.]..................... 49  
Checking voice recorder information [System Info.] .......................... 49  
Indications used in this manual  
NOTE  
Describes precautions and operations that  
should be absolutely avoided in using the  
voice recorder.  
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Use with a PC  
TIP  
PC operating environment .........................................................50  
Describes useful information and hints that  
will help you get the most out of your voice  
recorder.  
PC connection/disconnection......................................................51  
Connecting the voice recorder to a PC................................................. 51  
Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC........................................ 52  
Loading a file to a PC ..................................................................53  
Indicates reference pages describing details  
or related information.  
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Other information  
Alarm message list.....................................................................54  
Troubleshooting ........................................................................55  
Accessories (optional).................................................................56  
Copyright and trademark information........................................57  
Safety precautions.....................................................................58  
Specifications ............................................................................62  
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Names of parts  
Recorder  
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EAR (earphone) jack  
MIC (microphone) jack  
$ `OK button  
ERASE button  
^ 0button  
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3 Display  
4 Card slot*1  
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+
button  
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SCENE  
/
CALENDAR button*1  
*
STOP (4) button  
SCENE button*2  
( Battery cover  
6 Built-in speaker  
7 Built-in microphone  
) Card/USB connector cover  
(also used as stand)  
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POWER/HOLD switch  
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MENU button  
9 LED indicator light (LED)  
REC (record) (s) button  
! 9button  
= USB connector  
q Strap hole  
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* 2 VN-721PC model only  
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FOLDER  
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INDEX button  
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Names of parts  
Display  
Normal mode  
Simple mode  
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9
0
!
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1 File name  
2 Battery indicator  
7 Meanings of indicators shown in  
indicator display area  
[
[
[
[
[
[
]: Rec Level  
3 Folder indicator, Current file  
]: VCVA  
number in folder/Total number  
]: V-Sync. Rec*  
of recorded files in folder and file  
lock indicator  
]: Low Cut Filter  
]: Voice Filter*  
4 Voice recorder status indicator  
] [ ] [ ]: Play Mode  
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]: Recording indicator  
]: Recording pause indicator  
]: Stop indicator  
8 Recording format indicator  
9 File length  
0 Playback position bar indicator  
! Level meter or file length  
]: Playback indicator  
]: Fast playback indicator  
]: Slow playback indicator  
]: Fast forward indicator  
]: Fast rewind indicator  
* VN-722PC model only  
5 Elapsed recording time or  
playback time  
6 Recording media indicator  
[l]: Internal memory  
[m]: microSD card*  
Possible recording time remaining  
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Names of parts  
Display  
TIP  
Pressing and holding the STOP (4)  
button while the voice recorder is in  
stop mode displays the [Time & date]  
and [Remain] (amount of possible  
recording time remaining) settings. If  
the current date/time is set incorrectly,  
see “Setting the date/time [Time &  
Date]” (P.46).  
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Getting started  
Setup  
After unpacking the voice recorder, follow the steps below to have it ready for use.  
1
Getting  
Insert the battery  
started 1  
3
Getting  
Turn the power ON  
started 2  
3
Getting  
Setting the date/time  
Set the voice recorder’s clock for use with file management.  
started 3  
3
Getting  
Selecting the mode  
started 4  
Select either normal mode or simple mode.  
Remove the screen protector  
on the display.  
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Setup  
Inserting the battery  
Before using the voice recorder, insert the battery in the battery compartment of the voice  
recorder.  
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1
Slide open the battery cover  
while lightly pressing down on it.  
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. Replace the battery with  
a fresh one. When the battery has run  
out, [  
operation stops.  
] and [Battery low] appear, and  
2
Insert a AAA battery, making  
sure its positive and negative  
terminals are placed correctly.  
Slide the battery cover  
Battery precautions  
The voice recorder does not support  
manganese batteries.  
completely closed.  
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).  
Insert the battery’s  
negative terminal first  
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Setup  
Turn the power ON  
Setting the date/time  
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1
1
While the voice recorder is turned  
Press the 9or 0button to  
select the item to set.  
off, slide the POWER  
/
HOLD switch  
in the direction of the arrow.  
2
3
Press the  
+
/
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.  
POWER/HOLD  
switch  
Press the `OK button to finalize  
the setting.  
TIP  
TIP  
You can press the `OK button during  
the setting procedure to set the items  
entered so far and start the clock.  
When [Language] appears in the  
display after turning the power ON,  
press the +/button to change the  
display language and press the `OK  
button to finalize the setting.  
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Setup  
Selecting the mode  
Portable USB cable  
The provided Portable USB cable can be  
attached to the strap hole to carry it around.  
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1
Press the  
+/–  
button to change  
the mode.  
VN-722PC model only  
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Remove a strap from the Portable  
USB cable.  
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[Normal Mode]:  
This is the standard mode in which  
all functions are available.  
2
[Simple Mode]:  
1
This mode lists frequently used  
functions. Displayed text becomes  
larger for easier viewing.  
2
Press the `OK button to finalize  
the setting.  
Pull out the strap while pressing the  
connector part.  
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3
Attach a strap to the voice  
recorder.  
TIP  
The mode can be switched even  
after setting. “Selecting the mode  
[Mode Select]” (P.47)  
Attach a strap to the Portable  
USB cable.  
TIP  
The Portable USB cable must be  
removed from strap whenever using a  
USB connection (P.51).  
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Inserting/removing a microSD card  
The voice recorder has its own internal memory, and also supports standard microSD cards  
(microSD, microSDHC) sold separately.  
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VN-722PC model only  
Inserting a microSD card  
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3
4
While the voice recorder is in  
stop mode, open the card/USB  
connector cover.  
Close the card/USB connector cover.  
The recording media selection screen  
appears after a microSD card has been  
inserted.  
To record onto the microSD card,  
press the +/– button and select  
[Yes].  
2
Insert a microSD card, making sure  
it is placed correctly as shown.  
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Press the `OK button to finalize  
the setting.  
TIP  
You can also select the internal memory  
as the recording media (P.46).  
Insert the microSD card straight,  
avoiding crooked insertion.  
NOTE  
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).  
Inserting a microSD card the wrong way  
or crookedly could damage its contact  
surface or cause it to jam in the slot.  
A microSD card not inserted fully (until it  
clicks into place) might not record data.  
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Inserting/removing a microSD card  
Removing a microSD card  
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1
While the voice recorder is in  
stop mode, open the card/USB  
connector cover.  
NOTE  
MicroSD cards may pop out forcefully  
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  
not be recognized properly.  
For microSD card compatibility under  
Olympus verification, please contact  
our customer support at:  
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  
2
Release the microSD card by  
pressing it inward, then letting it  
slowly return.  
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).  
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].  
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Close the card/USB connector  
cover.  
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Preventing accidental operation  
Setting the voice recorder to HOLD mode maintains the current operation and disables button  
operations. HOLD mode is a handy feature for preventing unintentional operation from  
accidental button presses when the voice recorder is carried in a bag or pocket. It is also useful  
for preventing the voice recorder being accidentally stopped during recording.  
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Setting HOLD mode  
Releasing HOLD mode  
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1
Slide the POWER  
/
HOLD switch to  
Slide the POWER  
/HOLD switch to  
the [HOLD] position.  
position A shown below.  
[Hold] appears in the display, and the  
recorder enters HOLD mode.  
NOTE  
When any button is pressed during HOLD mode, [Hold] appears in the display for 2  
seconds. No other operation is performed.  
Setting HOLD mode during voice recorder playback (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).  
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Turning the power OFF  
Turning the power OFF  
Existing data, menu settings and the clock setting are saved when the power is turned OFF.  
1
1
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in  
the direction of the arrow for at  
least half a second.  
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.  
Pressing any button releases the  
Power Save mode.  
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.  
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Selecting folders and files  
The recorder provides five folders, [ ], [ ],[ ], [ ] and [ ]. Each folder can store up to 200 files.  
1
Press the FOLDER/INDEX button  
while the voice recorder is in stop  
mode.  
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a
b
2
Press the  
+/, 9or 0  
button to select the desired date.  
a
b
c
a
b
File number  
Folder indicator  
d
The folder changes each time you  
press the FOLDER/INDEX button.  
a
Number of files saved (recorded) on  
selected date  
2
Press the 9or 0button to  
select the desired file.  
b
c
d
Date file was recorded  
Selected date  
Today’s date  
Immediately after a file is selected, the  
recorded date and time is displayed for  
2 seconds only.  
Dates on which files were saved are  
underlined.  
9or 0button:  
Using the Calendar Search function  
to search for a file  
Move to the previous/next date. Press  
and hold to skip to the next date on  
which a file was recorded.  
+/button:  
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.  
Move to the previous/next week.  
3
4
Press the `OK button.  
Press the  
desired file.  
+/  
button to select the  
VN-722PC model only  
1
Press the SCENE/CALENDAR button  
while the voice recorder is in stop  
mode.  
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Recording  
Recording  
The voice recorder has five folders ([ ] to [ ]) in which recorded files can be saved. These  
folders provide a handy way to sort recordings into separate categories (such as business and  
leisure).  
2
Basic recording procedure  
1
3
Select the folder to save the  
recording in (P.15).  
Press the REC (s) button to start  
recording.  
Each new voice recording file is saved  
in the selected folder.  
a
b
c
d
2
Point the built-in microphone  
in the direction of the sound to  
record.  
e
a
b
c
Rec mode  
Elapsed recording time  
Level meter (changes according to  
recording volume and recording  
function setting)  
d
e
Remaining possible recording time  
Recording level  
The LED indicator light lights.  
4
Press the STOP (4) button when  
you want to stop recording.  
f
You can use the card/USB connector  
cover as a stand when needed.  
f
File length  
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Recording  
NOTE  
Sound files recorded with the voice  
recorder are automatically given a file  
name in the format below.  
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.  
_
141001 0001.WMA  
2
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  
(P.32).  
It’s 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 (P.48).  
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2
3
1Date recorded  
Indicates the year, month and day the  
recording was made.  
2File number  
Appended file numbers are  
consecutive regardless of whether the  
recording media has been switched.  
3Extension  
A file extension indicating the  
recording format the file was recorded  
in by the voice recorder.  
MP3 format: “.MP3” *  
WMA format: “.WMA”  
* VN-722PC model only  
TIP  
[Rec Mode] must be set with the voice  
recorder stopped (P.38).  
VN-722PC model 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  
(P.46).  
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Recording  
Pausing/resuming recording  
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.  
1
Press the REC (s) button during  
recording.  
2
The earphones are optional.  
1
Connect the earphones to the  
voice recorder’s EAR jack.  
Recording pauses, and the blinking  
message [PAUSE] appears in the  
display.  
Recording is stopped automatically  
after being paused for at least 60  
minutes.  
To EAR  
jack  
2
Press the REC (s) button again  
while recording is paused.  
Recording resumes from the position it  
was paused at.  
Quickly checking a recording  
1
Press the `OK button during  
recording.  
Changing the volume will not affect  
the recording level.  
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.  
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Recording  
Recording settings  
Various recording settings are available,  
letting you tailor recording to different  
recording conditions.  
[
Rec Level]  
Sets the recording sensitivity.  
2
(P.38)  
[
Rec Mode  
]
Sets the recording sound  
quality.  
(P.38)  
Reduces humming sounds  
from equipment such as  
air-conditioners or projectors.  
[
Low Cut Filter]  
(P.39)  
Sets the trigger level for  
voice-activated recording  
(VCVA).  
[
VCVA]  
(P.39)  
*
[
V-Sync. Rec  
(P.40)  
]
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.  
[
Rec Scene]  
(P.23)  
* VN-722PC model only  
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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  
recording.  
2
1
Connect an external microphone  
to the voice recorder’s MIC jack.  
TIP  
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  
(P.23).  
See “Accessories (optional)”  
(P.56) for the compatible external  
microphones.  
To MIC  
jack  
NOTE  
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 left channel  
microphone is recorded when using an  
external stereo microphone (P.38).  
Example: TP8 telephone pickup  
microphone (optional)  
2
Press the REC (s) button to start  
recording.  
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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.  
2
1
2
4
While the voice recorder is in stop  
Press the  
+
/
button to change  
mode, press and hold the SCENE  
/
the setting.  
CALENDAR button.  
When [Duplication (Auto Divide)] was  
selected:  
[Cassette]:  
Suitable for sound sources with a  
lot of noise such as a cassette tape  
dubbed from a CD or record.  
[CD]:  
For VN-721PC:  
Press the SCENE button while the  
voice recorder is in stop mode.  
Press the  
Duplication (Auto Divide)] or  
Duplication (Timer)].  
+
/
button to select  
[
[
Suitable for sound sources with little  
noise such as a CD.  
When [Duplication (Timer)] was  
selected:  
The time used for duplication can be  
selected from among [Off], [30 min.],  
[60 min.], [90 min.] and [120 min.].  
[Duplication (Auto Divide)]:  
5
6
Press the `OK button to finalize  
the setting.  
Files are automatically divided into  
each song when recording.  
[Duplication (Timer)]:  
Press the STOP (4) button to exit  
the menu screen.  
Recording is saved to one file and  
stops when the previously set time  
has been reached.  
3
Press the `OK button.  
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Recording from another connected device  
Recording audio from another device with this recorder  
7
Connect the voice recorder  
with another device using the  
connecting cord KA333.  
NOTE  
Do not plug or unplug devices into  
voice recorder jacks while recording.  
Perform adjustment of the recording  
level on the other device.  
2
To audio output  
terminal of other  
device  
To ensure successful recording, we  
recommend that you test the record  
function and volume before use.  
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.  
To MIC  
jack  
In that case, select  
[Duplication (Timer)] and manually  
start and stop recording.  
8
9
Press the REC (s) button to start  
If the connecting cord is not connected  
when [Duplication] is selected, the  
message [Connect an audio cable to  
the mic jack] is displayed.  
recording.  
Start playback on the other  
device.  
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When duplication is completed,  
press the STOP (4) button to stop  
recording.  
When [Duplication (Timer)] was  
selected, recording automatically  
stops when the set time is reached.  
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Changing the recording scene [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.  
2
1
While the voice recorder is in  
stop mode, press and hold the  
SCENE/CALENDAR button.  
TIP  
[Rec Scene] also can be set from the  
menu (P.34).  
For VN-721PC:  
Press the SCENE button while the  
voice recorder is in stop mode.  
NOTE  
Recording menu settings cannot be  
changed when a [Rec Scene] selection  
has been made. To use these functions,  
you must select [Off] for the  
[Rec Scene] setting.  
During simple mode, [Rec Scene]  
cannot be set to [Off].  
2
Press the  
+
/
button to select the  
desired recording application.  
You can choose from [Dictation],  
[Meeting], [Conference], [Duplication  
(Auto Divide)] (P.21),  
[Duplication (Timer)] (P.21),  
[Telephone Rec] (P.20), [DNS]  
or [Off].  
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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-722PC model only  
Basic playback procedure  
3
1
2
4
Select the file to play from the  
Press the STOP (4) button to stop  
folder containing it (P.15).  
playback.  
The file being played stops right away.  
The resume function automatically  
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.  
Press the `OK button to start  
playback.  
a
b
c
a
b
c
File name and folder indicator  
Elapsed playback time/File length  
Playback position bar indicator  
3
Press the  
+
/
button to adjust  
the volume to the desired level.  
The volume can be adjusted to a  
setting between [00] to [30]. The  
higher the number, the louder the  
volume.  
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Playback  
Playback through the earphones  
Fast-forwarding  
You can connect the earphones to the voice  
recorder’s EAR jack and listen to playback  
through them.  
1
Connect the earphones to the  
voice recorder’s EAR jack.  
3
Fast-forwarding while the voice  
recorder is in stop mode  
To EAR  
jack  
1
With the voice recorder stopped,  
press and hold the 9button.  
Fast-forwarding stops when you  
release the 9button. Press the  
`OK button to start playback from the  
current position.  
2
Press the `OK button to start  
playback.  
Fast-forwarding during playback  
1
Press and hold the 9button  
during playback.  
TIP  
Playback starts from the current  
position when you release the 9  
button.  
If an index mark or temp mark in the  
file is reached, fast-forwarding stops at  
the mark (P.31).  
There will be no sound from the  
speaker when the earphones are  
connected.  
NOTE  
Fast-forwarding stops when the end  
of the file is reached. Press and hold  
the 9button again to fast-forward  
from the beginning of the next file.  
To avoid unpleasantly loud sound, set  
the volume to [00] before plugging in  
the earphone.  
Avoid excessive volume when listening  
to playback through the earphones.  
It may cause hearing damage or loss.  
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Playback  
Rewinding  
Skipping to the beginning of a file  
3
Skipping to the beginning of the  
next file  
Rewinding while the voice recorder is  
in stop mode  
1
Press the 9button while the  
voice recorder is in stop mode, or  
during playback.  
1
1
With the voice recorder stopped,  
press and hold the 0button.  
Rewinding stops when you release the  
0button. Press the `OK button  
to start playback from the current  
position.  
Skipping to the beginning of the  
current file  
1
1
Press the 0button while the  
voice recorder is in stop mode, or  
during playback.  
Rewinding during playback  
Skipping to the beginning of the  
previous file  
Press and hold the 0button  
during playback.  
Playback starts from the current  
position when you release the 0  
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 0button again to rewind from  
the end of the previous file.  
Press the 0button when  
the playback position is the  
beginning of the file.  
To skip to the beginning of the  
previous file during playback, press the  
0button twice consecutively.  
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Playback  
NOTE  
Music files  
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  
(P.31).  
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.  
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.  
3
File format  
Sampling rate  
Bit rate  
MPEG 1 Layer 3:  
32 kHz,  
44.1 kHz,  
48 kHz  
MPEG 2 Layer 3:  
16 kHz,  
8 to 320 kbps  
MP3 format*  
22.05 kHz,  
24 kHz  
8 kHz,  
11 kHz,  
16 kHz,  
22 kHz,  
32 kHz,  
44.1 kHz,  
48 kHz  
WMA format  
5 to 320 kbps  
* VN-722PC model only  
MP3 files with variable bit rates (bit rates  
converted variably in a single file) may not  
play normally.  
Even if the file formats is compatible for  
playback on this recorder, the recorder does  
not support every encoder.  
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Playback  
Playback settings  
You can select various file playback methods  
tailored to different applications and tastes.  
Cuts low- and high-  
frequency components,  
emphasizing voices for  
greater clarity.  
[
Voice Filter]*  
(P.42)  
[
Play Mode  
(P.42)  
]
Selecting from among three  
playback modes.  
3
A handy function for quickly  
moving the playback  
position, and playing short  
segments repeatedly.  
[
Skip Space]  
(P.43)  
* VN-722PC model only  
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Playback  
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.  
1
2
3
Press the `OK button during  
NOTE  
playback.  
Altered playback speed settings are  
retained even after power OFF.  
Changing the playback speed will make  
the battery deplete more quickly.  
3
Fast playback restrictions  
Press the  
+/–  
button.  
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.  
Adjust the playback speed.  
Press the `OK button.  
TIP  
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.  
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Playback  
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.  
1
Select a file for A-B repeat  
playback, and start playback.  
3
2
Press the REC (s) button when  
playback reaches the desired  
start position for A-B repeat  
playback.  
Segment A-B is set, and A-B repeat  
playback starts.  
4
Press the STOP (4) button.  
Playback stops. The playback segment  
specified for this function is retained.  
NOTE  
TIP  
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.  
You can change the playback  
speed (P.29), and fast-forward/  
rewind (P.25, P.26) when the  
[
] indicator is blinking.  
If playback reaches the end of  
the file when the [ ] indicator  
is blinking, the end of the file  
is treated as the segment end  
position, and repeat playback  
starts.  
Canceling A-B repeat playback  
1
Press the STOP (4) button while  
the voice recorder is in stop  
mode.  
3
Press the REC (s) button again  
when playback reaches the  
desired end position for A-B  
repeat playback.  
NOTE  
When the REC (s) button is pressed  
during A-B repeat playback the  
setting is canceled without disrupting  
playback.  
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Index marks/temp marks  
Writing an index mark or temp mark in a file enables you to quickly access desired position in  
the file with the same operations used for fast-forwarding, rewinding or skipping to the start  
of a file. Index marks 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  
3
1
1
When the desired position has  
been reached during recording  
Select a file that contains index  
mark/temp mark you want to  
erase and start playback.  
or playback, press the FOLDER  
/
INDEX button to write an index or  
temp mark.  
2
Use the 9or 0button to  
select the index mark/temp mark  
you want to erase.  
NOTE  
3
When the number of the index  
mark/temp mark to erase is being  
shown (for about 2 seconds)  
in the display, press the ERASE  
button.  
Temp marks are temporary  
markings. They are automatically  
erased when you select a different  
file, transfer the file to a PC, or  
move the file on a PC.  
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.  
Any subsequent index marks/temp  
marks in the file are automatically  
renumbered.  
You cannot write or erase index  
marks/temp marks in files that  
have been locked by the file lock  
function (P.37).  
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Erasing files  
This section describes how to erase files from the folder all at once or individually.  
Erasing files  
1
2
4
5
Select the file you want to erase  
Press the `OK button.  
(P.15).  
Press the ERASE button while the  
voice recorder is in stop mode.  
3
Press the  
+
button to select  
[Start].  
The voice recorder returns to the stop  
mode if no operation is performed for  
8 seconds.  
3
Press the  
+
/
button to select  
[
All in folder] or [One file].  
6
Press the `OK button.  
[All in folder]:  
[Erasing!] appears in the display, and  
the erasing process starts. [Erased]  
appears when the process has  
finished.  
Erases all the files saved in the same  
folder as the selected file.  
[One file]:  
Erases only the selected file.  
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Erasing files  
NOTE  
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 :  
3
1Removing the battery  
2Removing the microSD card (if the  
recording media has been set to  
[microSD card]) (VN-722PC model  
only).  
VN-722PC model only:  
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]  
(P.46).  
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Menu  
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.  
1
3
During recording/playback or  
while the voice recorder is in stop  
mode, press the MENU button.  
Press the `OK button to move  
the cursor to the desired setting  
item.  
4
Go to Step 2 when in normal mode,  
and go to Step 4 when in simple mode.  
You can also use the 9button to  
perform this operation.  
4
Press the  
+
/
button to select the  
TIP  
desired setting item.  
Some menus contain items that can  
be set during recording/playback  
(P.36).  
2
Press the  
tab containing the item you want  
to set.  
+
/
button to select the  
Moving the cursor from one tab to  
another switches the displayed menu  
screen.  
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Setting menu items  
Basic operation  
5
8
Press the `OK button.  
Press the STOP (4) button to exit  
the menu screen.  
4
The setting of the selected item is  
displayed.  
You can also use the 9button to  
perform this operation.  
When the menu screen is displayed  
during recording or playback, press  
the MENU button to return to the  
previous screen without ending  
recording/playback.  
6
7
Press the  
+
/–  
button to change  
the setting.  
NOTE  
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 not changed in this case.  
For menu settings done during  
recording/playback, the voice recorder  
exits the menu if no operation is  
Press the `OK button to finalize  
the setting.  
performed for 8 seconds.  
A message indicating the setting has  
been entered appears.  
You can cancel the setting and return  
to the previous screen by pressing  
the 0button instead of the `OK  
button.  
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Setting menu items  
Basic operation  
Menu items that can be set  
during recording  
Menu items that can be set during Playback  
Normal mode Simple mode  
Normal mode only  
[Rec Level]  
[Low Cut Filter]  
[VCVA]  
[LED]  
[Property]  
[Play Mode]  
[Skip Space]  
[Skip Space]  
[Voice Filter]*  
[LED]  
4
* VN-722PC model only  
Menu items that can be set during simple mode  
[Rec Scene] [Skip Space] [Memory Select]* [Time & Date] [Beep] [Mode Select]  
[Language]  
* VN-722PC model only  
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File menu [File Menu]  
3
4
Press the  
+
button to select  
Preventing accidental file erasure  
[File Lock]  
[
Start].  
Press the `OK button.  
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).  
[Dividing!] appears in the display, and  
the file dividing process starts.  
[File divide completed] appears when  
the process has finished.  
TIP  
1
Select the file you want to lock  
After dividing a file, the first half of the  
file is given the name “File name_1”  
and the second half “File name_2.  
4
(P.15).  
[Lock]:  
File is locked.  
[Unlock]:  
File lock is canceled.  
NOTE  
Files cannot be divided if there are 199  
files in the folder.  
Locked files cannot be divided.  
It may not be possible to divide some  
MP3 file with extremely short recording  
times.  
Dividing a file  
[File Divide]  
To prevent the risk of data damage,  
never remove the battery while  
dividing a file.  
Large files or files with long recording times  
can be divided for easier management and  
editing.  
VN-722PC model only  
NOTE  
Displaying file information  
[Property]  
Only MP3-format file recorded on the  
voice recorder can be divided.  
You can display the information of a file from  
a menu screen.  
1
2
Play the file to divide, and stop  
playback at the desired division  
point.  
1
Press the  
+
/
button to switch  
the screen.  
Information is displayed for the items  
[Name], [Date], [Size] and [Bit Rate]  
Select [File Divide] from the  
menu on the [File Menu].  
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Recording menu [Rec Menu]  
Selecting the recording sensitivity  
[Rec Level]  
Setting the recording mode  
[Rec Mode]  
You can change the recording level  
(sensitivity) as needed for your recording  
application.  
You can prioritize sound quality or recording  
time. Select the recording mode that best  
matches your recording application.  
[High]:  
[MP3 192 kbps]*1  
Suited to recording lectures, large  
conferences and other applications  
with distant or quiet sound sources.  
[Low]:  
[MP3 128 kbps]*1  
[WMA 64 kbps]*2  
[WMA 32 kbps mono]*3  
[WMA 5 kbps mono]*3  
4
Suited to recording dictation.  
*1 VN-722PC model only  
*2 VN-721PC model only  
*3 Mono recording  
TIP  
To record the speaker’s voice clearly,  
set [Rec Level] to [Low], and place the  
voice recorder’s built-in microphone  
near the speaker’s mouth (5 to10 cm  
away).  
TIP  
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-721PC, set [WMA 64 kbps].  
NOTE  
When [Rec Mode] is set to stereo,  
recording with a connected an external  
mono microphone records on the left  
channel only.  
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Recording menu [Rec Menu]  
Adjusting the voice activation level for  
voice-activated recording  
Reducing noise during recording  
[Low Cut Filter]  
1
Press the REC (s) button to start  
The voice recorder’s low cut filter function  
lets you make recordings that reduce  
humming sounds from air-conditioners or  
low-frequency sounds from equipment such  
as projectors.  
recording.  
Recording pauses automatically  
about 1 second after the input  
sound becomes quieter than the set  
activation sensitivity.  
The blinking message [Standby]  
appears in the display. The LED  
indicator light becomes lit when  
recording is activated and flashes  
when recording is paused.  
[On]:  
4
Turns the low cut filter on.  
[Off]:  
Turns the low cut filter off.  
2
Press the 9or 0button to  
adjust the voice activation level.  
Voice-activated recording function  
[VCVA]  
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  
falls. Use this function to automatically omit  
unneeded quiet segments when recording  
(such as long silences during conferences),  
saving memory.  
a
b
a
b
Voice activation level (moves left/  
right to match set level)  
Level meter (changes in proportion  
to recording sound volume)  
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.  
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Recording menu [Rec Menu]  
TIP  
Voice sync recording function  
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’s  
recommended to perform a test  
recording beforehand to adjust the  
voice activation level.  
[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.  
4
NOTE  
The following function is disabled  
when using the [VCVA] function:  
VN-722PC model only  
[Rec Scene] (P.23)  
[V-Sync. Rec]  
[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.  
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Recording menu [Rec Menu]  
TIP  
Adjusting the voice sync level for voice sync  
recording  
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.  
1
2
Press the REC (s) button to  
prepare for recording.  
Press the 9or 0button to  
adjust the voice sync level.  
Press the STOP (4) button to end a  
voice sync recording session.  
4
a
NOTE  
The following function is disabled  
a
Voice sync level (moves left/right to  
match set level)  
when using the [V-Sync. Rec] function:  
[Rec Scene] (P.23)  
[VCVA] (P.39)  
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.  
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Playback menu [Play Menu]  
2
Press the  
setting.  
+
/
to button select a  
Emphasizing voice more clearly  
[Voice Filter]  
When [Playback range] was selected:  
[File]:  
Stops playback after the current file  
has been played.  
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.  
[Folder]:  
Plays all the files in the current folder  
consecutively, stopping playback after  
the last file in the folder is played.  
VN-722PC model only  
When [Repeat] was selected:  
[On]:  
4
[On]:  
The files in the specified playback  
range are played repeatedly.  
[Off]:  
Turns on the voice filter function.  
[Off]:  
Turns the voice filter function off.  
Cancels repeat playback.  
NOTE  
NOTE  
Using the [Voice Filter] function will  
make the battery deplete more quickly.  
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.  
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  
range.  
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Playback menu [Play Menu]  
When [Simple Mode] was selected  
Setting a skip space  
[Skip Space]  
1
Press the button to select [File  
+
/–  
Skip], [05sec 10sec 9] or  
05min 10min 9].  
[
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.  
4
When [Normal Mode] was selected  
[File Skip]:  
Skips in units of files.  
[05sec 10sec 9]:  
1
Press the  
+/–  
button to select  
[Forward Skip] or [Reverse Skip].  
Pressing the 0button rewinds 5  
seconds; pressing the 9button  
fast-forwards 10 seconds and then  
the playback starts.  
[05min 10min 9]:  
Pressing the 0button rewinds 5  
minutes; pressing the 9button  
fast-forwards 10 minutes and then  
the playback starts.  
[Forward Skip]:  
Starts playback after moving the  
playback position forward by the set  
amount.  
NOTE  
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.  
[Reverse Skip]:  
Starts playback after moving the  
playback position backward by the set  
amount.  
2
Press the  
setting.  
+/–  
button to select a  
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],  
[1 min. Skip], [5 min. Skip]  
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Playback menu [Play Menu]  
Forward/reverse skip playback  
1
Press the `OK button to start  
playback.  
2
Press the 9or 0button  
during playback.  
Playback starts after skipping forward  
or backward by the set amount.  
4
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LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu]  
Adjusting the contrast  
[Contrast]  
Changing the display language  
[Language]  
You can adjust the contrast of the display to  
12 different levels.  
You can select the language used in the voice  
recorder’s displays.  
The setting can be adjusted to between  
[01] to [12].  
[English], [Español], [Français].  
TIP  
4
The language selections vary  
depending on where the voice recorder  
was purchased.  
Setting the LED indicator light  
[LED]  
You can set the LED indicator light to not  
become lit.  
[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.  
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Device menu [Device Menu]  
2
Press the  
+
/
button to change  
Selecting the recording media  
[Memory Select]  
the number.  
If a microSD card is inserted into the voice  
recorder, you can select whether to record on  
the internal memory or on the microSD card  
(P.11).  
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.  
VN-722PC model only  
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3
Press the `OK button to finalize  
the setting.  
[Internal memory]:  
Records on the internal memory on the  
voice recorder.  
[microSD card]:  
Records on the microSD card.  
TIP  
When setting the hour or minute, each  
time you press the FOLDER/INDEX  
button the display changes between  
the AM/PM and 24-hour clock formats.  
Setting the date/time  
[Time & Date]  
Example: 10:38 PM  
10:38 PM  
22:38  
(default format)  
Set the date and time beforehand to enable  
easier management of recorded files.  
When setting the year, month or date,  
each time you press the FOLDER/  
INDEX button the display order used  
for the date changes.  
1
Press the 9or 0button to  
select the desired setting item.  
Example: March 24, 2014  
3M 24D 2014Y  
(default format)  
24D 3M 2014Y  
2014Y 3M 24D  
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Device menu [Device Menu]  
1
Press the  
+
button to select  
NOTE  
[
Start].  
Even if the voice recorder is not used  
for a long period of time, when the  
battery is used up, the date and time  
must be re-entered.  
The time automatically flashes when  
the battery is replaced.  
Rec Menu:  
Rec Level: High  
Rec Mode: MP3 128 kbps*1  
WMA 64 kbps*2  
Low Cut Filter: Off  
VCVA: Off  
V-Sync Rec*1: Off  
Rec Scene: Off  
Selecting the mode  
[Mode Select]  
4
Play Menu:  
Voice Filter*1: Off  
Play Mode:  
With this recorder, you can choose between  
normal mode and simple mode, which lists  
frequently used functions.  
Playback Range: File  
Repeat: Off  
Skip Space:  
Forward Skip: File Skip  
Reverse Skip: File Skip  
LCD/Sound Menu:  
Contrast: Level 06  
LED: On  
In simple mode, the displayed text becomes  
larger for easier viewing.  
[Normal Mode]:  
This is the standard mode in which all  
functions are available.  
Beep: On  
Language: English  
Device Menu:  
[Simple Mode]:  
This mode lists frequently used  
functions. Displayed text becomes  
larger for easier viewing.  
Memory Select*1: Internal memory  
Mode Select: Normal Mode  
*1 VN-722PC model only  
*2 VN-721PC model only  
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.  
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Device menu [Device Menu]  
NOTE  
Formatting a recording media  
[Format]  
Never format the voice recorder from  
a PC.  
Formatting erases all the existing data,  
including locked files and read-only  
files.  
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-721PC, go to Step 3.  
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
Press the  
+
/
button to select the  
recording media to be formatted.  
4
[Internal memory]:  
Formats the internal memory.  
[microSD card]*:  
Formats the microSD card.  
* VN-722PC model only  
1Removing the battery  
2Removing the microSD card (if the  
recording media to be initialized  
is a [microSD card]) (VN-722PC  
model only).  
2
3
Press the `OK button.  
Press the  
+
button to select  
VN-722PC model only:  
[
Start], then press the `OK  
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 (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.  
button.  
4
Press the  
+
button to select  
[
Start] again, then press the `OK  
button.  
[Formatting!] appears, and formatting  
starts.  
[Format done] appears when the  
process has finished.  
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.  
TIP  
To reset all the voice recorder’s settings  
to their default values, use the [Reset  
Settings] operation (P.47).  
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Device menu [Device Menu]  
Checking recording media  
information [Memory Info.]  
You can display the capacity and remaining  
memory space of the recording media from a  
menu screen.  
NOTE  
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.  
4
Checking voice recorder  
information [System Info.]  
You can display voice recorder information  
from a menu screen.  
The voice recorder’s [Model], [Version]  
(system version) and [Serial No.]  
information is displayed.  
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Use with a PC  
Connecting the voice recorder to a PC lets you:  
Play WMA and MP3*-format language-  
learning content and music files loaded  
on a PC using Windows Media Player or  
iTunes.  
As well 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-722PC model only  
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PC operating environment  
Windows  
Macintosh  
Operating system  
Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8  
standard installation  
Operating system  
Mac OS X 10.5 to 10.9  
standard installation  
PC  
PC  
Windows PC with at least one available USB  
port  
Apple Macintosh series PC with at least one  
available USB port  
NOTE  
The requirements shown are the operating environments needed for using a USB  
connection to save files recorded by the voice recorder on a PC.  
Even when the requirements for the operating environment are 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).  
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PC connection/disconnection  
Connecting the voice recorder to a PC  
1
2
Start the PC.  
Connect the voice recorder and PC using the Portable USB cable.  
2
For VN-721PC, use  
the USB cable.  
1
5
Portable USB cable: (VN-722PC model 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
2
Connect the Portable USB cable to the USB port on the PC.  
Check that the voice recorder is in stop mode, then connect the Portable USB cable.  
[Remote] appears in the voice recorder’s display when the USB connector is connected.  
TIP  
Windows: The voice recorder is  
NOTE  
The voice recorder must not be in  
HOLD mode.  
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.  
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 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.  
For information on the PC’s USB port,  
see the PC’s user manual.  
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PC connection/disconnection  
Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC  
Windows  
Macintosh  
1
1
On the task bar at the bottom-  
Drag-and-drop the removable  
disk icon for the voice recorder  
shown on the desktop to the  
trash can icon.  
right of the screen, click [  
select [Safely remove USB Mass  
Storage Device].  
] and  
The letter used to identify the drive  
will vary according to your PC.  
When the window indicating it is safe  
to remove hardware appears, close the  
window.  
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2
Check that the voice recorders  
LED indicator light is off before  
disconnecting the voice recorder  
from the PC.  
2
Check that the voice recorders  
LED indicator light is off before  
disconnecting the voice recorder  
from the PC.  
NOTE  
To prevent the risk of data damage, never disconnect the voice recorder from the USB  
port while the LED indicator light is flashing.  
In the Mac OS operational environment, WMA format files cannot be played back.  
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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 folder on  
the PC.  
4
Voice recorder drive name and  
folder names on the PC  
Windows  
1
2
Connect the voice recorder to the  
Internal memory  
PC (P.51).  
Open Windows Explorer.  
When you open [My Computer],  
the voice recorder is recognized and  
displayed with the model name as the  
drive name.  
Drive name  
Folder names  
RECORDER FOLDER_A  
VN-722PC*  
FOLDER_B  
FOLDER_C  
FOLDER_D  
FOLDER_E  
3
Click on the folder labeled with  
your voice recorder’s model  
name.  
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4
5
Copy the desired data to the PC.  
Disconnect the voice recorder  
from the PC (P.52).  
microSD card  
Drive name  
Folder names  
RECORDER  
FOLDER_A  
FOLDER_B  
FOLDER_C  
FOLDER_D  
FOLDER_E  
Removable  
disk  
Macintosh  
Windows  
1
Connect the voice recorder to the  
PC (P.51).  
Untitled  
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.  
Macintosh  
* Recognized/displayed by voice recorder  
drive name.  
2
Double-click the removable disk  
icon labeled with your voice  
recorders model name.  
NOTE  
To prevent the risk of data damage,  
never disconnect the voice recorder  
from the USB port while the LED  
indicator light is flashing.  
WMA-format files cannot be played  
in the standard Macintosh operating  
system.  
3
4
Copy the desired data to the PC.  
Disconnect the voice recorder  
from the PC (P.52).  
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Other information  
Alarm message list  
Message  
Meaning  
Action required  
The remaining battery power  
is low.  
Battery low  
Replace the battery (P.8).  
An attempt was made to erase a  
locked file.  
You must unlock the file before you  
can erase it (P.37).  
File locked  
The maximum number of index  
marks (99) have been written in  
the file.  
Erase unneeded index marks  
(P.31).  
No more can be set  
The maximum number of temp  
marks (99) have been written in  
the file.  
Erase unneeded temp marks  
(P.31).  
The maximum number of files  
(200) have been saved in the  
folder.  
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Folder full  
Erase unneeded files (P.32).  
An internal memory error  
occurred.  
Contact the Olympus Customer  
Support Center (back cover).  
Memory error  
VN-722PC model only  
Card error  
The microSD card was not  
recognized correctly.  
Remove and reinsert the microSD  
card (P.11, P.12).  
Memory full  
No file  
There is no remaining memory.  
There are no files in the folder.  
Erase unneeded files (P.32).  
Select another folder (P.15).  
Format the memory again  
(P.48).  
Format error  
A formatting problem occurred.  
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Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Possible cause  
Solution  
Check that the positive and negative  
terminals of the battery are placed  
correctly (P.8).  
The battery is not inserted  
properly.  
The display is blank.  
The remaining battery power  
is low.  
Replace the battery (P.8).  
Turn the power ON (P.9).  
Replace the battery (P.8).  
Turn the power ON (P.9).  
Release HOLD mode (P.13).  
The power is OFF.  
The remaining battery power  
is low.  
Unable to operate the  
voice recorder.  
The power is OFF.  
The voice recorder is in HOLD  
mode.  
There is no remaining memory.  
Erase unneeded files (P.32).  
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Unable to record.  
The maximum number of  
recordable files has been reached.  
Select another folder (P.15).  
The earphones are connected to  
the EAR jack.  
To output the playback through the built-  
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  
erase it (P.37).  
The file is locked.  
Unable to erase a file.  
Unlock the file, or undo the read-only  
setting on a PC.  
The file is a read-only file.  
The maximum number of marks  
(99) has been reached.  
Erase unneeded marks (P.31).  
Unable to write index  
marks/temp marks.  
The file is locked.  
Unlock the file (P.37).  
Unlock the file, or undo the read-only  
setting on a PC.  
The file is a read-only file.  
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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  
ME15 mono tie clip microphone  
(omnidirectional)  
Has a large-diameter built-in microphone  
for sensitive stereo recording.  
A small, unobtrusive microphone that  
comes with a tie-clip.  
ME34 compact zoom microphone  
(unidirectional)  
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.  
Comes with an integrated tripod ideal  
for table placement when recording  
events from a distance, such as  
conferences or lectures.  
KA333 connecting cord  
ME33 boundary microphone  
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).  
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  
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capture sound from a broad range.  
ME52W mono microphone  
(unidirectional)  
Designed to record sound from a  
distance while minimizing the impact of  
surrounding noise.  
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Copyright and trademark information  
The information in this document is subject to change in future without prior notice. Contact  
Olympus Customer Support Center for the latest product names, model numbers and other  
information.  
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.  
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.  
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  
IBM and PC/AT are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines  
Corporation.  
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Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.  
microSD and microSDHC are trademarks of the SD Card Association.  
Macintosh and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.  
The product uses MP3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.  
All other brand or product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of  
their respective owners.  
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Safety precautions  
Before using the voice recorder, read  
this manual to ensure correct and safe  
operation. After reading this manual, be  
sure to keep it on hand for ready reference  
whenever needed.  
Voice recorder safety precautions  
f WARNING  
sDo not use the voice recorder in  
an atmosphere that might contain  
flammable or explosive gases.  
It may cause fire or explosion.  
sDo not attempt to disassemble,  
repair or modify the voice recorder.  
It may cause electric shock or injury.  
Important safety precautions  
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.  
The meaning of each precaution type is  
given below.  
sDo not operate the voice recorder  
while operating a vehicle (such as a  
bicycle, motorcycle or car).  
It may cause traffic accidents.  
sDo 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:  
f DANGER  
6
A precaution about an imminent  
danger that is expected to result in  
death or serious injury if equipment is  
handed incorrectly.  
f WARNING  
A precaution about a situation that  
is expected to potentially result in  
death or serious injury if equipment is  
handled incorrectly.  
Strangulation caused by accidental  
entanglement of the earphone cord  
around the neck.  
f CAUTION  
Operation errors resulting in injury or  
electric shock.  
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.  
sUse 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.  
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Safety precautions  
sIf the voice recorder is dropped in  
water or, if water, metal or combus-  
tible foreign matter gets inside:  
1Remove the battery immediately.  
2Contact your place of purchase or  
an Olympus service center for repair.  
Continued use may result in fire or  
electric shock.  
sDo not use the voice recorder or  
use it only as directed in airplanes,  
hospitals or other locations  
where use of electronic devices is  
restricted.  
sStop 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 it. Remove the  
battery outdoors, and away from flammable  
objects.)  
sWhen carrying the voice recorder  
by its strap, take care to prevent it  
becoming caught on other items.  
Batteries  
f DANGER  
sDo not place the battery near  
ignition sources.  
sDo not incinerate, heat or disas-  
semble the battery. Do not  
short-circuit the batterys positive  
and negative electrodes.  
It may cause fire, ruptures, combustion or  
overheating.  
sDo not solder connections directly  
onto the battery. Do not deform,  
modify or disassemble the battery.  
sDo not connect the batterys posi-  
tive and negative terminals.  
It may cause overheating, electric shock  
or fire.  
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sWhen 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.  
sDo not connect the battery directly  
to a power outlet or car cigarette  
lighter.  
f CAUTION  
sDo 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.  
sDo not raise the volume before  
performing an operation.  
Hearing damage or loss may result.  
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Safety precautions  
sIf you notice abnormal sound,  
heat, burning odor or smoke from  
the voice recorder during use:  
1Remove the battery immediately, taking  
care not to injure yourself.  
2Have the voice recorder repaired by your  
place of purchase or an Olympus service  
center. Continued use may result in fire  
or burns.  
sDo not submerge the battery in  
freshwater or saltwater, or allow its  
terminals to become wet.  
sDiscontinue use of the battery if it  
develops a problem such as leak-  
ing, discoloration or deformation.  
sBattery fluid on clothing or skin  
may damage the skin, so rinse the  
battery fluid off right away with  
tap water or other clean water.  
f WARNING  
sDo not touch or hold the battery  
with wet hands.  
It may case electric shock or product failure.  
sDo not use a battery with a  
scratched or damaged case.  
It may cause ruptures or overheating.  
sDo not insert the battery with its  
positive/negative terminals in the  
opposite direction.  
It may cause leaking, overheating,  
combustion or ruptures.  
Do not use a battery with a torn casing  
seal (insulating covering).  
Always remove the battery when the  
voice recorder will not be used for an  
long period.  
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When disposing used batteries, insulate  
their contacts with tape and discard  
them as general waste in the manner  
prescribed by the local authority.  
Remove the battery from the voice  
recorder as soon as the battery becomes  
unusable. It may cause leakage.  
f CAUTION  
sDo not throw the battery around,  
or subject it to strong shocks.  
sRecycling batteries helps saving  
resources. When disposing a used  
battery, always cover its terminals  
and observe local laws and regula-  
tions.  
sBattery 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.  
sDo not attempt to recharge  
alkaline, lithium or any other  
non-rechargeable batteries.  
sKeep 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.  
Operating precautions  
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.  
If the voice recorder becomes wet or  
damp, wipe off the moisture right away  
with a dry cloth. Contact with salt water  
should be particularly avoided.  
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Safety precautions  
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.  
<Voice recorder and microSD cards  
disposal precautions>  
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 of personal  
information.  
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.  
<Data loss precautions>  
Recorder care  
sExterior  
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.  
Recorded content in the internal memory  
and microSD card may be destroyed or  
lost due to reasons such as operating  
errors, device failure or repair.  
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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.  
sMonitor  
Wipe gently with a soft cloth.  
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.  
NOTE  
Do not use benzene, alcohol or other  
strong solvents, or chemical cleaning  
cloths.  
<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. Any other type of use  
without the permission of the copyright  
owner is prohibited by copyright law.  
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Specifications  
General items  
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Recording formats  
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Speaker  
MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) format  
WMA (Windows Media Audio) format  
Sampling frequency  
MP3 format*1  
Built-in 28 mm diameter round dynamic  
speaker  
MIC jack  
3.5 mm diameter; Impedance: 2 kΩ  
EAR jack  
3.5 mm diameter; Impedance: 8 Ω  
minimum  
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192 kbps  
128 kbps  
44.1 kHz  
44.1 kHz  
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Power source  
Battery:  
AAA dry cell battery (model LR03) x2  
External dimensions  
WMA format  
64 kbps*2  
32 kbps  
5 kbps  
44.1 kHz  
44.1 kHz  
8 kHz  
108 × 39 × 16.8 mm (Not including largest  
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projection)  
Weight  
71 g (including battery)  
Operating temperature  
0 to 42°C (32 to 107.6°F)  
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Maximum working output  
320 mW (8 Ω speaker)  
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Maximum headphone output  
â 150 mV (conforms to EN 50332-2)  
Recording media*  
Internal NAND flash memory  
*1 VN-722PC model only  
*2 VN-721PC model only  
VN-722PC model: 4 GB  
VN-721PC model: 2 GB  
microSD card*1  
(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.  
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Specifications  
Frequency response  
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When recording from MIC jack  
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When recording with built-in  
microphone  
70 Hz to 16 kHz (frequency response  
upper limit is set by recording mode  
during MP3/WMA-format recording)  
MP3 format*1  
192 kbps  
128 kbps  
70 Hz to 19 kHz  
70 Hz to 17 kHz  
WMA format  
During playback  
64 kbps*2  
32 kbps  
5 kbps  
70 Hz to 15 kHz  
70 Hz to 13 kHz  
70 Hz to 3 kHz  
20 Hz to 20 kHz (However, the upper and  
lower limits of the frequency characteristic  
depend on each recording format)  
*1 VN-722PC model only  
*2 VN-721PC model only  
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Battery life  
The figures below are guideline values.  
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Alkaline dry cell battery  
When recording with  
During speaker  
playback  
During earphone  
playback  
Recording mode  
built-in microphone  
68 hours (approx.)  
70 hours (approx.)  
74 hours (approx.)  
100 hours (approx.)  
192 kbps  
16 hours (approx.)  
16 hours (approx.)  
17 hours (approx.)  
17 hours (approx.)  
70 hours (approx.)  
70 hours (approx.)  
75 hours (approx.)  
75 hours (approx.)  
MP3 format*1  
WMA format  
128 kbps  
64 kbps*2  
5 kpbs  
*1 VN-722PC model only  
*2 VN-721PC model only  
NOTE  
The battery life figures shown here were determined using an Olympus test method.  
Actual battery life figures will vary greatly according to the battery used and usage  
conditions (Changing the playback speed, or using the [Voice Filter] function may affect  
the battery life).  
VN-722PC model only  
Battery life will be shorter when using a microSD card.  
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Specifications  
Recording time  
The figures below are guideline values.  
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MP3 format *1  
Recording mode  
Recording media  
192 kbps  
128 kbps  
VN-722PC  
(4 GB)  
32 GB  
16 GB  
8 GB  
Internal memory  
microSD card *  
43 hours, 30 minutes (approx.)  
65 hours (approx.)  
353 hours (approx.)  
176 hours (approx.)  
87 hours (approx.)  
530 hours (approx.)  
264 hours (approx.)  
131 hours (approx.)  
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WMA format  
Recording mode  
32 kbps 5 kbps  
Recording media  
64 kbps  
DNS*2  
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VN-722PC  
(4 GB)  
256 hours  
(approx.)  
1600 hours  
(approx.)  
64 hours  
(approx.)  
Internal memory  
microSD card *  
VN-721PC  
(2 GB)  
63 hours  
(approx.)  
126 hours  
(approx.)  
2070 hours  
(approx.)  
1030 hours  
(approx.)  
510 hours  
(approx.)  
790 hours  
(approx.)  
12960 hours  
(approx.)  
6460 hours  
(approx.)  
3210 hours  
(approx.)  
515 hours  
(approx.)  
258 hours  
(approx.)  
128 hours  
(approx.)  
32 GB  
16 GB  
8 GB  
*1 VN-733PC and VN-732PC models only *2 Rec Scene  
NOTE  
Actual available recording times may be shorter than the figures shown here when  
making short recordings repeatedly (Equipment displays of available/elapsed recording  
times should be considered guideline values).  
VN-722PC model only  
Available recording time will also vary due to differences in the available memory  
capacity of different microSD cards.  
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Specifications  
Maximum recording time per file  
The maximum file size is limited to about 4 GB in the WMA and MP3 formats.  
Regardless of the amount of remaining memory, the maximum recording time per file is  
restricted to the following values:  
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MP3 format *1  
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WMA format  
Recording mode  
Recording time  
Recording mode  
Recording time  
49 hours, 40 minutes  
(approx.)  
26 hours, 40 minutes  
(approx.)  
192 kbps  
128 kbps  
64 kbps*2  
32 kbps  
5 kbps  
74 hours, 30 minutes  
(approx.)  
26 hours, 40 minutes  
(approx.)  
148 hours, 40 minutes  
(approx.)  
*1 VN-722PC model only  
*2 VN-721PC model only  
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Note that voice recorder specifications  
and appearance are subject to change  
without prior notice for performance  
improvements or other upgrading.  
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FCC Notice  
Radio and Television Interference  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s  
authority to operate this equipment. This equipment has been tested and found to comply  
with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits  
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential  
installation.  
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed  
and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio  
communications.  
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If  
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can  
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct  
the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Adjust or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver  
is connected.  
Consult your dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Only the OLYMPUS-  
supplied USB cable should be used to connect the equipment to USB enabled personal  
computers (PC).  
Any unauthorized changes or modifications to this equipment would void the user’s authority  
to operate it.  
For customers in North and South America  
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For customers in USA  
Declaration of Conformity  
Model Number: VN-722PC/VN-721PC  
Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER  
Responsible Party: OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.  
Address: 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A.  
Telephone Number: 484-896-5000  
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards  
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two  
conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference.  
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause  
undesired operation.  
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For customers in CANADA  
CAN ICES-3 (B) / NMB-3 (B)  
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OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP.  
2951 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-8507, Japan.  
OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.  
3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A.  
Tel. 484-896-5000  
Technical Support (USA):  
Our phone customer support is available  
from 9 am to 9 pm (Monday to Friday) ET  
contactus  
24/7 online automated help:  
support  
Phone customer support:  
Tel.: 1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free)  
Olympus software updates can be  
obtained at:  
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