DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER USER MANUAL

DIGITAL VOICE

RECORDER

USER MANUAL

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital voice recorder.

Please read these instructions for information about using the product

correctly and safely.

Keep the instructions handy for future reference.

To ensure successful recording, we recommend that you test the record

function and volume before use.

Getting started

Recording

Playback

Use with a PC

Other information

VP-10

Names of parts ............................................................................ 4

Recorder ................................................................................................4

Display .................................................................................................. 5

1 Getting started

Setup .......................................................................................... 6

Inserting the battery............................................................................. 7

Turning the power ON ........................................................................... 8

Setting the inserted battery ................................................................. 8

Setting the date/time ...........................................................................9

Charging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connector ............10

Charging the battery by connecting to an AC adapter with a USB

connection (model A514) ...................................................................11

Batteries....................................................................................13

Turning the power OFF ...............................................................15

Turning the power OFF .......................................................................15

2 Recording

Recording ..................................................................................16

Basic recording procedure ...................................................................16

Using earphones .................................................................................19

Selecting the automatic recording setting [Rec Scene] ................20

Selecting the automatic recording setting [Rec Scene] ...................... 20

Changing the information screen during recording .....................22

Changing the information screen during recording ........................... 22

3 Playback

Playback ....................................................................................23

Basic playback procedure .................................................................... 23

Fast-forwarding .................................................................................. 24

Rewinding .......................................................................................... 24

Skipping to the beginning of a file ..................................................... 25

Selecting the automatic playback operation [Play Scene] ............27

Selecting the automatic playback operation [Play Scene] .................27

Changing the playback speed .....................................................28

Changing the playback speed .............................................................28

Index marks/temp marks ...........................................................29

Writing an index mark/temp mark ..................................................... 29

Erasing an index mark/temp mark .....................................................29

Preventing accidental operation ................................................30

Setting HOLD mode ............................................................................30

Releasing HOLD mode ........................................................................30

Changing the information screen during playback or stop ...........31

Changing the information screen during playback or stop ................. 31

Searching for a file [Date Search] ................................................32

Using the date search function ...........................................................32

Erasing files ...............................................................................33

Erasing files ......................................................................................... 33

4 Menu

Setting menu items ...................................................................35

Basic operation ...................................................................................35

File menu [File Menu] .................................................................37

Preventing accidental file erasure [File Lock]......................................37

Dividing files [File Divide] ...................................................................37

Displaying file information [Property] ...............................................37

Recording menu [Rec Menu] .......................................................38

Selecting the recording sensitivity [Rec Level] ................................... 38

Setting the recording mode [RecMode].............................................38

Reducing noise caused by rubbing during recording [Anti-Rustle] ....39

Reducing noise during recording [Low Cut Filter]...............................39

Voice-activated recording function [VCVA]......................................... 39

Playback menu [Play Menu]........................................................41

Reducing noise during playback [Noise Cancel] .................................41

Adjusting low volume portions during playback [Voice Balancer] ..... 41

Specifying the range to play back [Playback Range] .......................... 41

Setting the repeat playback [Repeat] ................................................. 42

Setting a skip space [Skip Space] ........................................................ 42

Changing the folder for playback [Play Folder] ..................................43

LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound] ....................................................44

Setting the backlight [Backlight] ........................................................44

Adjusting the contrast [Contrast] ........................................................ 44

Setting the LED indicator light [LED] ..................................................44

Turning beeping sound ON/OFF [Beep] ..............................................44

Selecting the speaker output [Speaker] .............................................45

Playing the beginning of files automatically [Intro Play] ...................45

Device menu [Device] .................................................................46

Setting auto power off mode [Power Off] ..........................................46

Setting the recording standby duration

[Rec Standby] ............................. 46

Setting the battery in use [Battery] ....................................................46

Setting the date/time [Time & Date] ................................................. 47

Restoring the default settings [Reset Settings] ..................................48

Formatting the internal memory [Format].........................................48

Checking the internal memory information [Memory Info.] .............. 49

Confirming the voice recorder information [System Info.] .................49

Table of contents

Dividing files [File Divide] ...........................................................50

Dividing files [File Divide] ...................................................................50

Changing the folder for playback [Play Folder] ............................52

Changing the folder for playback [Play Folder] ..................................52

Formatting the internal memory [Format] ..................................54

Formatting the internal memory [Format].........................................54

5 Use with a PC

PC operating environment .........................................................56

PC connection/disconnection ......................................................58

Connecting the voice recorder to a PC.................................................58

Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC ........................................60

Loading a file to a PC ..................................................................61

Usage as external memory of the PC ...........................................63

Listening to files transferred from a PC .......................................64

To listen a transferred file....................................................................64

6 Other information

Alarm message list .....................................................................66

Troubleshooting ........................................................................68

Other .........................................................................................71

Recorder care ......................................................................................71

Accessories (optional) ......................................................................... 71

Safety precautions .....................................................................73

Specifications ............................................................................77

Names of parts

Recorder

(

1 Earphone jack ( )

REC

(record) switch

3 Display

SCENE

button

5 `

PLAY

STOP

button

6 Built-in speaker

7 Built-in stereo microphone (R)

POWER

HOLD

switch

9 0 button

–

button

@ 9 button

button

$ Built-in stereo microphone (L)

% Clip

^ LED indicator light (LED)

& Battery cover

* USB connector

( USB connector cover

Names of parts

Display

4 During recording

1 2 43

1 Ba

ttery (☞ P.12)

2 Voice recorder status indicator

[ ]: Recording (☞ P.16)

[

]: VCVA recording stand-by (☞ P.39)

[

]: Stop

[

]: Playback (☞ P.23)

[

]: Playback pause (☞ P.23)

[

]: Fast forward (☞ P.24)

[

]: Fast rewind (☞ P.24)

[

]: Fast playback (☞ P.28)

[

]: Slow playback (☞ P.28)

3 Elapsed recording time

4 Current file number in folder/Total

number of recorded files in folder

4 During stop or playback

65 7 8 9

File length/Elapsed playback time

6 Playback range (☞ P.41)

7 Repeat

8 File lock (☞ P.37)

9 Playback folder

(when [

Music

] folder is selected)

Setup

After unpacking the voice recorder, follow the steps below to have it ready for use.

Step

Inserting the battery

Step 2

Turning the power ON

Step 3

Selecting the battery setting

Select the battery setting to match the inserted battery. Select the setting

for a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery or the setting for an alkaline

battery.

Step

Setting the date/time

Set the voice recorder’s clock for use with file management.

Step

Charging the recorder

Getting started

Setup

Inserting the battery

Before using the voice recorder, insert the battery in the battery compartment of the voice

recorder.

Open the battery cover while

pressing the cover lock knob in

the direction of the arrow.

a Do not attempt to open the battery

cover by force.

Insert an AAA battery, making

sure its positive and negative

terminals are placed correctly.

Insert the battery’s

negative terminal first.

Close the battery cover until it is

completely closed.

Cross section

b Tab

c When attaching the cover, slide the

tab of the battery cover under the

outer shell of the recorder.

NOTE

• Be sur

e to firmly close the battery

cover (close until the battery cover lock

clicks).

• Be sure to charge the battery before

you start recording.

Setup

Turning the power ON

While the voice recorder is turned

off, slide the

POWER

HOLD

switch

in the direction of the arrow.

POWER/HOLD switch

Setting the inserted battery

Press the

–

button to select

the type of battery you inserted.

[Ni-MH] ( )

Select if you inserted an Olympus

nickel-metal hydride rechargeable

battery (model BR404).

[Alkaline] (

)

Select if you inserted an alkaline

battery.

Press the

button to finalize

the setting.

Setup

Setting the date/time

Press the 9 or 0 button to

select the item to set.

Press the

–

button to change

the number.

• To change the setting of another item,

press the 9 or 0 button to move

the blinking cursor, then press the + or

– button to change the number.

Press the

button to finalize

the setting.

TIP

• Y

ou can change the clock display

format. See “Setting the date/time

[Time & Date]” (☞ P.47) for the

procedure.

Setup

Charging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connector

NOTE

• Bef

ore charging the battery, insert the

rechargeable battery provided and set

[Battery] to [Ni-MH].

• Before connecting the USB connector,

release HOLD mode (☞P.30).

Start the PC.

Remove the USB connector cover.

Slide open the USB connector cover using the

pad of your finger.

After making sure the voice

recorder is stopped, connect the

USB connector to a USB port on a

PC.

Press the

button to start

charging.

• Press the OK button while this

message is blinking.

• The LED indicator light lights while

charging.

Charging has finished when

[

Battery full

] appears.

Setup

Charging the battery by connecting to an AC adapter with a USB connection

(model A514)

The battery can be recharged by connecting the recorder to the provided AC adapter (A514).

NOTE

• Bef

ore charging the battery, insert the

rechargeable battery provided and set

[Battery] to [Ni-MH].

• Before connecting the AC adapter,

release HOLD mode (☞P.30).

Remove the USB connector cover.

Slide open the USB connector cover using the

pad of your finger.

Connect the voice recorder to

the USB connector on the AC

adapter.

To USB connector

of AC adapter

(model A514)

Connect the AC adapter to an AC

power outlet.

To an AC power

outlet

Press the

button to start

charging.

• Press the OK button while this

message is blinking.

• The LED indicator light lights while

charging.

Charging has finished when

[

Battery full

] appears.

NOTE

• U

se only the Olympus USB connecting

AC adapter model provided (A514).

Setup

Battery indicator

As the battery loses its remaining charge, the

battery indicator on the display changes as

follows:

• [ ] indicates there is little remaining

battery charge. Charge the battery. When

the battery has run out, [

] and

[Battery low] appears, operation stops.

TIP

• Char

ging the recorder, release the

HOLD mode. While the recorder is in

HOLD mode, any button operations are

disabled (☞P.30).

• Charging time: About 3 hours*

* Approximate time needed to fully

charge a completely flat battery at

room temperature.

The charging time depends on the

amount of remaining power and the

state of the battery.

NOTE

• Nev

er attempt to charge an alkaline

battery, lithium battery or other

primary cell battery. Fluid leakage or

overheating may cause the recorder to

malfunction.

• The power of PC must be ON to charge

the battery using the USB connector.

You cannot charge the battery when

the power of PC is OFF, or the PC is in

standby, sleep or auto power off mode.

• Do not use a USB hub when charging

the battery by connecting to the PC.

• When [

]

or [ ]

is displayed

the battery cannot be charged. Charge

the battery in an ambient temperature

of between 5 and 35°C (41 and 95°F).

*1 [

]: Ambient temperature is too

low.

*2 [

]: Ambient temperature is too

high

• If battery life has become noticeably

short on a full charge, replace the

battery with a new one.

• Insert the USB connector securely all

the way. Operation will not be normal if

the connection is not made properly.

• Use the USB extension cable provided

if needed.

• Use only a compatible Olympus USB

extension cable. Operation is not

guaranteed if another manufacturer’s

cable is used. Only use the Olympus

USB extension cable with the voice

recorder and never use if a product

from another manufacturer is used.

• Use only the Olympus USB connecting

AC adapter model provided (A514).

Batteries

Rechargeable batteries

Read the information below carefully when

using a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable

battery (model BR404).

4 Discharging

Rechargeable batteries discharge naturally

when not in use. Be sure to charge the

battery before use.

4 Operating temperature

Rechargeable batteries are chemical-based

products. Their performance can vary

even when used within the recommended

operating temperature range. This variation

is normal.

4 Recommended temperature

range

When powering voice recorder: 0 to 42°C

(32 to 107.6°F)

When being charged: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F)

During long-term storage: –20 to 30°C

(–4 to 86°F)

Use of a rechargeable battery outside the

temperature ranges above may result in

drops in battery performance or life. When

not using the voice recorder for an extended

period, remove the rechargeable battery

before storage to prevent fluid leakage or

rust.

Batteries

NOTE

• T

he voice recorder does not support

manganese batteries.

• When replacing the battery, use an AAA

alkaline dry cell battery or an Olympus

nickel-metal hydride rechargeable

battery (model BR404). Operation is not

guaranteed. If a battery from another

manufacturer is used.

• The [Battery] screen appears

automatically after you have replaced

the battery. You can also use a menu

operation to display this screen and set

the battery (☞ P.47). After replacing

the battery, turn on the power and

then make sure you set the settings on

the [Battery] screen and [Time & Date]

screen before recording.

• You may need to reset the date/time

if the battery is removed from the

voice recorder for over one minute,

or if the battery is quickly removed

and replaced. See “Setting the date/

time [Time & Date]” (☞ P.47) for the

procedure.

• Due to the nature of nickel-metal

hydride rechargeable batteries, new

batteries and batteries not used for an

extended period (one month or more)

may not charge completely. The battery

should become fully charged after

charging and discharging the battery

up to three times.

• Always dispose rechargeable batteries

in the legally prescribed manner. Before

disposing rechargeable batteries that

are not fully discharged, take steps to

prevent shorting such as insulating

their terminals with tape.

Batteries

• Always turn power off before replacing

the battery. Files may be damaged if

the battery is removed while the voice

recorder is recording or performing an

operation such as erasing a file.

• Even if the battery indicator is [



playback with the built-in speaker at

some volumes may result in a drop

in battery output voltage, causing

the voice recorder to reset. Lower the

volume in this case.

• The continuous battery usage time of

a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable

battery that has been used repeatedly

will be reduced due to battery

degradation (☞ P.78).

• Battery life will be shorter when using

a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable

battery that has been used repeatedly

(☞ P.78).

Turning the power OFF

Existing data, mode settings and the clock setting are saved when the power is turned OFF.

Slide the

POWER

HOLD

switch in

the direction of the arrow for at

least 0.5 seconds.

• The playback stop position at power

OFF is stored in the memory.

TIP

• T

urning the power OFF whenever the

voice recorder is not in use minimizes

battery consumption.

Auto power off mode

When the voice recorder has been

stopped for at least 5 minutes (default

setting) after power ON, the display

disappears and the voice recorder

automatically turns off (☞P.46).

• To reuse the voice recorder, turn the

power ON again.

NOTE

• T

he voice recorder will not be turned

off during recording, even if the

POWER/HOLD switch operated.

• If the [Rec Standby] function is

enabled, the voice recorder will remain

in recording standby state even after

the power is turned off so the battery

will deplete more quickly. Once the

time set for [Rec Standby] elapses, the

power turns off completely (☞P.46).

Turning the power OFF

Recording

Even if a recording opportunity suddenly arrises, you can start recording from the power off

state. Up to 999 recordings can be made.

Basic recording procedure

Point the built-in microphone

in the direction of the sound to

record.

Built-in stereo

microphone

LED indicator

light

Slide the

REC

switch to start

recording in the direction of the

arrow.

a Current file number in folder/Total

number of recorded files in folder

b Recording indicator

c Elapsed recording time

• The LED indicator light lights, and [

]

appears in the display.

• After replacing the battery, turn on the

power and then make sure you set the

settings on the [Battery] screen and

[Time & Date] screen before recording.

• If you record simple recording content

at the beginning, it will be convenient

for searching later using the [Date

Search] function (☞ P.32).

Slide the

REC

switch to stop

recording in the direction of the

arrow.

• [ ] appears in the display.

Recording

Sound files recorded with the voice

recorder are automatically given a file

name in the format below.

VP100001 .MP3

1 File number

File numbers are assigned

consecutively.

2 Extension

A file extension indicating the

recording format the file was recorded

in by the voice recorder.

• Linear PCM format: “.WAV”

• MP3 format: “.MP3”

• WMA format: “.WMA”

TIP

• When r

ecording with the voice recorder

in a pocket or alike, secure it with a clip

to prevent if from moving.

• Even if recording starts during

playback of a file in the [Music] folder,

the recorded file will be saved in the

[Recorder] folder (☞P.52).

NOTE

• T

o prevent the beginning of the

recording being cut off, start recording

after the LED indicator light has lit or

mode indicator has appeared in the

display.

• When the remaining possible recording

time is 60 seconds, the LED indicator

light starts flashing. It flashes more

rapidly as the remaining time decreases

(at the 30- and 10-second points).

• When [Folder full] appears, no more

recording can be done. You will need to

delete unneeded files to record more

(☞P.33, P.66).

• If [Memory full] appears, the voice

recorder has no more available

memory space. You will need to

delete unneeded files to record more

(☞ P.33, P.66).

• Processing performance may

be reduced when data has been

repeatedly written to or deleted from

the recording media. Please initialize

the recording media in this case

(☞P.54).

• This voice recorder can record only with

the built-in microphone. An external

microphone cannot be connected.

Recording

Recording linear PCM format data over

2 GB

When recording a linear PCM format file,

recording will continue even after the file size

exceeds 2 GB.

• The data is divided and saved in separate

files of up to 2 GB. The files are processed

as multiple files during playback.

• After recording 999 files which exceed 2GB

recording stops.

Recording settings

For various recording conditions, different

recording settings are available.

[

Rec Level

]

(☞ P.38)

Sets the recording sensitivity.

[

Rec Mode

]

(☞ P.38)

Sets the recording sound quality.

[

Anti-Rustle

] *

(☞ P.39)

Reduce noise caused by the

voice recorder rubbing against

clothing (rustling sounds) when

recording in your pocket.

[

Low Cut Filter

]

(☞ P.39)

Reduces humming sounds

from equipment such as air-

conditioners or projectors.

[

VCVA

]

(☞ P.39)

Sets the trigger level for voice-

activated recording (VCVA).

[

Rec Scene

]

(☞ P.20)

Used to select one of multiple

preregistered templates of

recording settings. When

selected, each template enters

several settings tailored to a

particular recording location

or condition all in a single

operation.

* When recording with the voice recorder in a

pocket or alike, secure it with a clip to prevent if

from moving.

Recording

Using earphones

If you connect commercially available

earphones to the earphone jack (

) of the

voice recorder, you will be able to listen to the

audio during recording and playback.

• Use the +/– button to adjust the recording

monitor volume.

• Earphones are not supplied with this

product.

Connect the earphones to the voice

recorder’s earphone jack ( ).

To earphone jack

• Changing the volume will not affect

the recording level.

• There will be no sound from the

speaker when the earphones are

connected.

NOTE

• T

o avoid unpleasantly loud sound, set

the volume to [00] before plugging in

the earphone.

• To prevent feedback, do not place the

earphone near the microphone while

recording.

• Avoid excessive volume when listening

to playback through the earphones. It

may cause hearing damage or loss.

• Battery life depletes quickly while

recordings are monitored. To conserve

battery life, leave the earphone

disconnected while recording.

• If the [Anti-Rustle] function (☞ P.39)

is enabled, you may sound like an echo

during monitoring the recording.

Selecting the automatic recording setting [Rec Scene]

The voice recorder has preregistered templates of optimum settings tailored to various

recording applications such as conference and dictation. When selecting one of these

templates you can enter several settings recommended for your recording application all in a

single operation.

[

Pocket

] Suitable for recording sounds over a wide area while the voice recorder is still

in your pocket.

[

DNS

] For Speech Recognition Software.

[

Dictation

] Suitable for recording your own voice and other sounds that are extremely

close.

[

Conference

] Suitable for recording conferences in a large space and other sounds over a

wide area.

[

Meeting

] Suitable for recording meetings held in a small space and other sounds that

are fairly close.

While the voice recorder is in stop

mode, press and hold the

SCENE

button.

Press the

button.

• Press the 0 button to return to the

previous screen.

Press the

–

button to

select the desired recording

application.

Press the

button to finalize

the setting.

• According to the setting, the setting

icon is displayed.

Press the `

PLAY

STOP

button to

exit the menu screen.

• See "Preregistered [Rec Scene]

settings" for more information

(☞ P.21).

Selecting the automatic recording setting [Rec Scene]

NOTE

• When a r

ecording scene is selected,

recording-related menu settings

cannot be used in combination with

the recording scene. If you attempt to

use any of those functions, the [Rec

Scene] setting will be automatically set

to [OFF].

Preregistered [Rec Scene] settings

[

Pocket

[

Rec Level

][

High

]

[

Rec Mode

][

MP3 128k ST

]

[

Anti-Rustle

][

High

]

[

Low Cut Filter

][

OFF

]

[Dictation]:

[

Rec Level

][

Low

[

Rec Mode

][

MP3 128k ST

]

[

Anti-Rustle

][

Low

]

[

Low Cut Filter

][

]

[

Conference

[

Rec Level

][

High

]

[

Rec Mode

][

MP3 128 kbps

]

[

Anti-Rustle

][

OFF

]

[

Low Cut Filter

][

]

[

Meeting

[

Rec Level

][

High

]

[

Rec Mode

][

MP3 128k ST

]

[

Anti-Rustle

][

Low

]

[

Low Cut Filter

][

OFF

]

[

DNS

[

Rec Level

][

Low

[

Rec Mode

][

MP3 128k ST

]

[

Anti-Rustle

][

OFF

]

[

Low Cut Filter

][

OFF

]

* The recording sensitivity is set to a level that is

even lower than [Low].

Changing the information screen during recording

You can change the information screen during recording.

While the voice recorder is in recording mode, press the

button.

• Each press of the OK button changes the information screen.

1 Elapsed recording time screen (default screen)

You can display the elapsed recording time and

current file number in folder.

2 Recording level meter screen

The meter changes according to recording volume

and recording function setting.

3 Functions indicator screen

You can display the indicator of functions and

remaining recording time.

4 Date and time screen

You can display the current date and time.

4 Meanings of indicators (same for all modes)

[ ]: Battery type (☞P.46)

[

]: Possible recording time

[

]: Noise Cancel (☞P.41)

[

]: Voice Balancer (☞P.41)

[

]: Rec Level (☞P.38)

[

]: Low Cut Filter (☞P.39)

[

]: Anti-Rustle (☞P.39)

[

]: Rec Mode (☞P.38)

[

]: Rec Scene (☞P.20)

[

]: Play Scene (☞P.27)

NOTE

• T

he information screen return to default screen if the voice recorder will be changed to

other operation (stop, playback, recording).

Playback

In addition to files recorded by the voice recorder, you can also play files in WAV, MP3 and WMA

format transferred from a PC.

Basic playback procedure

Press the 0 or 9 button to

select the desired playback file.

a Current file number in folder/Total

number of recorded files in folder

b File length

TIP

• T

he file length display appears for

3 seconds.

• You can search for voice files by

specifying a recording date

(☞ P.32).

Press the `

PLAY

STOP

button to

start playback.

c Playback indicator

d Elapsed playback time

• [

] appears in the display.

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.

• If the volume is set too loud, a warning

screen may appear.

Press the `

PLAY

STOP

button to

stop playback.

• [ ] appears in the display.

• 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.

Playback

Fast-forwarding

9 button

Fast-forwarding during playback

Press and hold the 9 button

during playback.

• 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.29).

• Fast-forwarding stops when the end

of the file is reached. Press and hold

the 9 button again to fast-forward

from the beginning of the next file.

Rewinding

0 button

Rewinding during playback

Press and hold the 0 button

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, rewinding stops at the

mark (☞P.29).

• Rewinding stops when the beginning

of the file is reached. Press and hold

the 0 button again to rewind from

the end of the previous file.

Playback

Skipping to the beginning of a file

Skipping to the beginning of the

next file

Press the 9 button while the

voice recorder is in stop mode, or

during playback.

Skipping to the beginning of the

current file

While the voice recorder is in stop

mode or playing back, press the

0 button.

Skipping to the beginning of the

previous file

Press the 0 button when

the playback position is the

beginning of the file.

• To skip to the beginning of the

previous file during playback, press the

0 button twice consecutively.

TIP

• T

o skip the files continuously, pressing

the 0 or 9 button while the

recorder is in stop mode.

NOTE

• I

f 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.29).

• 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.

Playback

Playback settings

You can select various file playback methods

tailored to different applications and tastes.

[

Noise Cancel

(☞ P.41)

A setting that makes recorded

voices more discernable when

muffled by projector noise or

similar sounds.

[

Voice Balancer

(☞ P.41)

Compensates low-volume

portions of recorded audio files

during playback.

[

Playback Range

]

(☞ P.41)

Selects whether to play back

individual files or all files in

a folder.

[

Repeat

]

(☞ P.42)

Repeatedly plays back the

range selected in [Playback

Range].

[

Skip Space

]

(☞ P.42)

A handy function for quickly

moving the playback position,

and playing short segments

repeatedly.

[

Play Scene

]

(☞ P.27)

Switches to the playback

operation setting. In this setting

transcription can be made

while listening to recorded

content.

[

Play Folder

]

(☞ P.52)

Use this when you wish to

switch to the [Recorder] folder

or another folder in [Music].

* This function is only available when a file in

the [Recorder] folder is selected.

Selecting the automatic playback operation [Play Scene]

The beginning or end of the wrong file is never selected even when you perform the forward

or return operation repeatedly. You can also use the fast or slow playback function at the same

time.

[

Transcription

] This is convenient for creating the minutes and written records from audio files of

meetings, interviews, and other events where multiple people speak.

[

Language study

] This is convenient for playing back conversations and language study content

many times repeatedly.

While the voice recorder is in stop

mode, press and hold the

SCENE

button.

Press the

–

button to select

[

Play Scene

Press the

button.

• Press the 0 button to return to the

previous screen.

Press the

–

button to select

the desired preset playback

settings package.

Press the

button to finalize

the setting.

Press the `

PLAY

STOP

button to

exit the menu screen.

• See "Preregistered [Play Scene]

settings" for more information

(☞P.36).

Selecting the automatic playback operation [Play Scene]

Changing the playback speed

You can change 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.

Press and hold the `

PLAY

STOP

button during playback.

Press the

–

button to select

the desired playback speed.

• You can set the playback speed from

[x 0.5] (slow) to [x 1.0] (normal) to

[x 2.0] (fast).

Press the

button.

a Playback speed display

• To return to the normal playback

speed, set the setting to [x1.0].

NOTE

• Alt

ered playback speed settings are

retained even after power OFF.

• Changing the playback speed will make

the battery deplete more quickly.

• The function below cannot be used

when changing the playback speed.

• [Noise Cancel] (☞ P.41)

Fast playback restrictions

Depending on their sampling rate and bit

rate, some files may not play normally. In this

case you will need to reduce the playback

speed.

Changing the playback speed

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 are added to the files created using Olympus voice recorders and temp marks

are added to files created using other devices. The position you wish to start listening from can

be temporarily stored in a file during playback.

Writing an index mark/temp mark

At the position to add an index

mark or temp mark, pr

ess and

hold the

button.

NOTE

• T

emp 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 [Index Full] appears if you

attempt to write more than 99 marks.

• You cannot write or erase index

marks/temp marks in files that have

been locked by the file lock function

(☞ P.37).

Erasing an index mark/temp mark

Select a file that contains index

mark/temp mark y

ou want to

erase and start playback.

Use the 9 or 0 butt

on to

select the index mark/temp mark

you want to erase.

When the number of the index

mark/temp mark to erase is being

shown (for about 2 seconds) in

the display, press and hold the

button.

• Any subsequent index marks/temp

marks in the file are automatically

renumbered.

Index marks/temp marks

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.

Setting HOLD mode

Slide the

POWER

HOLD

switch to

the [

HOLD

] position.

• [Hold] appears in the display, and the

recorder enters HOLD mode.

Releasing HOLD mode

Slide the

POWER

HOLD

switch to

position A shown below.

NOTE

• When an

y 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 continues the playback operation

and prevents any other operation from being performed (the voice recorder stops when

playback ends).

Preventing accidental operation

Changing the information screen during playback or stop

You can change the information screen during playback or stop.

While the voice recorder is in playback mode or stop mode, press the

button.

• Each press of the OK button changes the information screen.

1 Elapsed playback time screen (default screen)

You can display the elapsed playback time and

current file number in folder.

2 Recording time/date screen ([Recorder] folder is selected)

You can display the recording time and date of

current file.

File name screen ([Music] folder is selected)

You can display the name of current file.

3 Functions indicator screen

You can display the indicator of functions and

remaining recording time (☞ P.22).

4 Date and time screen

You can display the current date and time.

NOTE

• T

he information screen return to default screen if the voice recorder will be changed to

other operation (stop, playback, recording).

Changing the information screen during playback or stop

Searching for a  le [Date Search]

Using the date search function

You can search for voice files by specifying a recording date.

While the voice recorder is in stop

mode, press and hold the

SCENE

button.

Press the

–

button to select

[

Date Search

Press the

button.

Press the

–

button to select

the desired recording date.

• All of the dates on which recordings

were made are displayed. Select the date

you are searching for from the dates.

Press the

button.

Press the

–

button to select

the desired file.

a File name

b File number/Number of files

registered for the selected date

TIP

• Each time y

ou select a file, the

voice recorder can automatically

play the beginning of the file for

10 seconds (☞ P.45).

Press the

button to start

playback.

NOTE

• T

o perform a date search, you need

to set [Time & Date] in advance

(☞ P.47).

Searching for a file [Date Search]

Erasing  les

Erasing files

This section describes how to erase a single unneeded file from a folder, erase all the files in the

current folder at once.

Press the 0 or 9 button to

select the file you want to erase.

The file of this number is

erased. After it is erased,

renumbering is performed

automatically.

While the voice recorder is in stop

mode

, press the

SCENE

button.

Press the

button.

• The voice recorder returns to the

stopped mode if no operation is

performed for 3 minutes.

Press the

button again.

Press the

–

button to select

[

One file

] or [

All in folder

[One file]:

Erases only the selected file.

[All in folder]:

Erases all the files saved in the same

folder as the selected file.

Press the

button.

• If no operation is performed for 8

seconds during menu operation, the

previous screen is redisplayed.

Press the

button to select

[

Start

Press the

button.

• [Erasing] appears in the display, and

the erasing process starts. [Erased]

appears when the process has finished.

Erasing files

Erasing  les

Erasing files

NOTE

• F

iles cannot be restored after being

erased, so please check carefully before

erasing a file.

• Locked files and read-only files cannot

be erased (☞



P.37).

• If there is a file that cannot be

recognized by the recorder, the file

will not be erased. The voice recorder

must be connected to a PC to erase

these files.

• Before erasing a file, charge or 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 remove

the battery before an erasing process

has finished.

Setting menu items

Basic operation

The menus consist of the following five setting menus: [File Menu], [Rec Menu], [Play Menu],

[LCD/Sound], and [Device], which each provide useful functions to meet a variety of needs.

Follow the steps below to set a menu item.

Press the

MENU/SCENE

button

during recording, playback or

stop.

TIP

• S

ome menus contain items that

can be set during recording/

playback (☞P.36).

Press the

–

button to select

the setting menu containing item

you want to set.

Press the

button.

• The setting item of the selected

setting menu is displayed.

• You can also use the 9 button to

perform this operation.

• Press the 0 button to return to the

previous screen.

Press the

–

button to select

the desired setting item.

Press the

button.

Press the

–

button to change

the setting.

Press the

button to finalize

the setting.

• A message indicating the setting has

been entered appears.

Setting menu items

Basic operation

Press the `

PLAY

STOP

button to

exit the menu screen.

• When you enter the menu screen

during recording or playback, press

the MENU/SCENE button to return

to the previous screen without

interrupting recording or playback.

NOTE

• F

or 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

performed for 8 seconds.

4 Menu items that can be set

during recording;

• Backlight

• LED

4 Menu items that can be set

during playback;

• Property

• Backlight

• LED

Preregistered [Play Scene] settings

[Transcription]:

[

STOP ( 4)

][

Auto Back (3 sec)

[

9 (CUE)

][

x2.0 Play Back

]

[

0 (REV)

][

Reviewing

]

[

9 (SKIP)

][

10 sec. Skip

]

[

0 (SKIP)

][

3 sec. Skip

]

[

Voice Balancer

][

]

[Language study]:

[

STOP ( 4)

][

Stop

]

[

9 (CUE)

][

x2.0 Play Back

]

[

0 (REV)

][

Reviewing

]

[

9 (SKIP)

][

10 sec. Skip

]

[

0 (SKIP)

][

3 sec. Skip

]

[

Voice Balancer

][

OFF

]

* If you press the `PLAY/4STOP button during

playback, the audio is rewound 3 seconds from

the position at which the button was pressed and

then stopped.

File menu [File Menu]

Preventing accidental file erasure

[File Lock]

The file lock feature lets you lock important

files to prevent them being accidentally

erased. Once locked, a file is not erased even

if the operation for erasing all the files in its

folder is performed (☞ P.33).

Select the file you want to lock

(☞ P.23).

[ON]:

Locks the file.

[OFF]:

File lock is canceled.

Dividing files [File Divide]

Large files or files with long recording times

can be divided for easier management and

editing.

See “Dividing files [File Divide]” (☞P.50)

for the procedure.

Displaying file information

[Property]

You can display the information of a file from

a menu screen.

File information

Press the

–

button to switch

the screen.

• [Name] [Date] [Size] [Bit Rate]

[Artist]

[Album]

are displayed.

*1 When a linear PCM format file is

selected, the sampling rate and bit

count are displayed in the [Bit Rate]

field.

*2 If there is no tag information in

the file, [UNKNOWN_ARTIST] and

[UNKNOWN_ALBUM] are displayed.

Recording menu [Rec Menu]

Selecting the recording sensitivity

[Rec Level]

You can change the recording level

(sensitivity) as needed for your recording

application.

[High]:

The highest recording sensitivity.

Suited to recording lectures, large

conferences and other applications

with distant or quiet sound sources.

[Low]:

The lowest sensitivity, this level is

suitable for dictation.

TIP

• When y

ou wish to record a speaking

voice clearly, set [Rec Level] to [Low],

and place the voice recorder’s built-in

microphone near the speaker’s mouth

(5 to 10 cm away).

NOTE

• T

he recording level is adjusted

automatically. Excessively loud sound

input may generate noise.

Setting the recording mode

[RecMode]

You can prioritize sound quality or recording

time. Select the recording mode that best

matches your recording application.

[PCM]

[MP3 128k ST]

[WMA 32 kbps mono]

[WMA 5 kbps mono]

* Mono recording

TIP

• PCM f

ormat allows you to faithfully

record the original sound because

compression and other processing is

not performed, but the file size will

be large. 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 128k ST].

Recording menu [Rec Menu]

Reducing noise caused by rubbing

during recording [Anti-Rustle]

Reduce noise caused by the voice recorder

rubbing against clothing (rustling sounds)

when recording in your pocket.

NOTE

• When r

ecording with

the voice recorder in a

pocket or alike, secure it

with a clip to prevent if

from moving.

[High] [Low]:

Reduces noise caused by rubbing

sounds (rustling sounds) during

recording.

[OFF]:

Turns the rustling sound reduction

function off.

Reducing noise during recording

[Low Cut Filter]

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.

[ON]:

Turns the low cut filter ON.

[OFF]:

The low cut filter is disabled.

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.

[ON]:

Turns VCVA ON. You can adjust the

voice activation level used for VCVA.

[OFF]:

Turns VCVA OFF. Restores standard

recording.

Adjusting the voice activation level for

voice-activated recording

Slide the

REC

switch to start

recording.

• Recording pauses automatically

about 1 second after the input

sound becomes quieter than the set

activation sensitivity.

The LED indicator light becomes

lit when recording is activated and

flashes when recording is paused.

Recording menu [Rec Menu]

Press the 9 or 0 button to

adjust the voice activation level.

a Voice activation level (moves left/

right to match set level)

b Level meter (changes in proportion

to recording sound volume)

• The setting can be adjusted in 23

steps.

TIP

• Each pr

ess of the 0 button increases

the activation sensitivity level of VCVA,

and a high level will result in recording

starting even with small sounds.

• Adjust the VCVA voice activation level

to suit the recording conditions (to

cope with high levels of surrounding

noise or alike).

• To avoid recording mistake, it’s

recommended to perform a test

recording beforehand to adjust the

voice activation level.

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.

[High] [Low]:

Reduces surrounding noise to play

back clearer sound quality.

[OFF]: The noise cancel function is

disabled.

NOTE

• [Noise C

ancel] function is only

available when a file in the [Recorder]

folder is selected.

• If the [Noise Cancel] function is used,

the battery will deplete more quickly.

• The following function will not be

available while you are using the

[Noise Cancel] function.

• Changing the playback speed

(☞P.28)

Adjusting low volume portions

during playback [Voice Balancer]

The [Voice Balancer] function adjusts low-

volume portions of recorded audio files to

make them louder.

[ON]:

Adjusts low-volume portions of

audio files during playback, making

them louder.

[OFF]:

The voice balancer function is

disabled.

NOTE

• [V

oice Balancer] function is only

available when a file in the [Recorder]

folder is selected.

Specifying the range to play back

[Playback Range]

Select the playback range according to your

preference.

Press the

–

button to select

[

Recorder

] or [

Music

[Recorder]:

Set the playback range for playing files

recorded with the built-in microphone.

[Music]:

Set the playback range for playing files

transferred from a PC.

Press the

–

button to select

the setting.

[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.

Playback menu [Play Menu]

NOTE

• When y

ou set [Playback range] 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.

• While [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.

Setting the repeat playback

[Repeat]

You can select ON or OFF for repeat playback.

Press the

–

button to select

[

Recorder

] or [

Music

[Recorder]:

Set repeat playback for playing files

recorded with the built-in microphone.

[Music]:

Set repeat playback for playing music

files transferred from a PC.

Press the

–

button to select

the setting.

[ON]:

Repeatedly plays back the range

selected in [Playback Range].

[OFF]:

Cancels repeat playback.

Setting a skip space [Skip Space]

This function skips (forward) or reverse skips

(rewinds) the file being played back for a set

amount of time and it is a convenient way to

move the playback position or repeat playing

a short phrase.

Press the

–

button to select

[

Forward Skip

] or [

Reverse Skip

[Forward Skip]:

Starts playback after moving the

playback position forward by the set

amount.

[Reverse Skip]:

Rewinds the set amount of time and

starts playback.

Press the

–

button to select

the setting.

When [

Forward Skip

] was selected:

[File Skip], [30 sec. Skip], [5 min. Skip]

When [

Reverse Skip

] was selected:

[File

Skip]

, [3 sec. Skip], [30 sec. Skip],

[5 min. Skip]

NOTE

• F

orward/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.

Playback menu [Play Menu]

Forward/reverse skip playback

Press the `

PLAY

STOP

button to

start playback.

Press the 9 or 0 button

during pla

yback.

• Playback starts after skipping forward

or backward by the set amount.

Changing the folder for playback

[Play Folder]

You can switch the play folder to the

[Recorder] folder containing the files

recorded with the built-in microphone or

the [Music] folder containing music files and

study content transferred from a PC.

See “Changing the folder for playback [Play

Folder]” (☞P.52) for the procedure.

LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound]

Setting the backlight [Backlight]

The display backlights are switched on for

a preset amount of time when a button

operation is performed.

[5 sec.] [10 sec.] [30 sec.] [1 min.]:

Set the amount of time that the

backlight stays lit.

[OFF]:

Disables the backlight.

Adjusting the contrast [Contrast]

You can adjust the contrast of the display to

12 different levels.

• The setting can be adjusted to

between [01] to [12].

Setting the LED indicator light

[LED]

You can set the unit so that the LED indicator

light does not light. The LED indicator light is

lit or flashing during recording and charging

and while files are being transferred between

the voice recorder and a PC.

[ON]:

LED indicator light is switched on.

[OFF]:

The LED indicator does not light.

• Even if you set the [LED] setting to

[OFF], the LED indicator light will

flash while files are being transferred

between the voice recorder and a PC.

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.

LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound]

Selecting the speaker output

[Speaker]

You can set the built-in speaker to be ON or

OFF when the earphones are not connected.

[ON]:

When the earphone is connected,

sound is output from the earphone

and when the earphone is

disconnected, sound is output from

the built-in speaker.

[OFF]:

Sound is not output from the built-in

speaker even though the earphone is

disconnected.

Playing the beginning of files

automatically [Intro Play]

Each time you select a file, the voice recorder

can automatically play the beginning of the

file for 10 seconds. This function is convenient

for searching for a file because it allows you

to check the content of files.

[ON]:

Each time you select a file, the

beginning of that file is played for

10 seconds.

[OFF]:

Turns [Intro Play] off.

Device menu [Device]

Setting auto power off mode

[Power Off]

The voice recorder turns OFF automatically

when a preset amount of time has elapsed

while the voice recorder is in stop mode after

power ON.

[5 min.] [10 min.] [15 min.] [30 min.]:

Select the desired amount of time.

[OFF]:

Disables auto power off mode. Note

that leaving the voice recorder On

will quickly deplete the battery.

NOTE

• I

f the [Rec Standby] function is

enabled, the voice recorder will remain

in recording standby state even after

the power is turned off so the battery

will deplete more quickly. Once the

time set for [Rec Standby] elapses, the

power turns off completely.

Setting the recording standby duration

[Rec Standby]

Set the recording standby duration for after

the power is turned off. This allows you to

start recording immediately from the power

off state during the set duration.

[1 hr.] [3 hr.] [5 hr.] [10 hr.]:

Select the desired amount of time.

[OFF]:

Turns recording standby off.

NOTE

• I

f the [Rec Standby] function is

enabled, the voice recorder will remain

in recording standby state even after

the power is turned off so the battery

will deplete more quickly. Once the

time set for [Rec Standby] elapses, the

power turns off completely.

Setting the battery in use

[Battery]

Set the battery type to match the battery you

are using.

[Ni-MH]:

Select this setting when using

an Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable

battery (model BR404).

[Alkaline]:

Select this setting when using an

alkaline dry cell battery.

Device menu [Device]

Setting the date/time

[Time & Date]

Set the date and time beforehand to enable

easier management of recorded files.

Press the 9 or 0 button to

select the desired setting item.

Press the

–

button to change

the number.

• To change another item, use the 9

or 0 button to move flashing

position and use the + or – button to

change the number.

Press the

button to finalize

the setting.

TIP

• When setting hours and minut

es,

each time the MENU/SCENE button is

pressed, the display changes between

12 hour and 24 hour display.

Example: 10:38 PM

10:38 PM

(default format)

22:38

• When setting the month and day,

each time the MENU/SCENE button is

pressed, the display order changes.

Example: March 24, 2015

3M 24D 2015Y

(default format)

24D 3M 2015Y

• When setting the year, the MENU/

SCENE button is pressed, the display

order changes.

Example: March 24, 2015

3M 24D 2015Y

(default format)

2015Y 3M 24D

NOTE

• E

ven 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.

Device menu [Device]

Restoring the default settings

[Reset Settings]

This setting is used to return various

functions to the factory default settings

(factory default). The clock setting and file

numbers are retained.

Press the

button to select

[

Start

Rec Menu:

Rec Level: High

Rec Mode: MP3 128k ST

Anti-Rustle: OFF

Low Cut Filter: OFF

VCVA: OFF

Rec Scene: OFF

Play Menu:

Noise Cancel: OFF

Voice Balancer: OFF

Playback Range:

Recorder: File

Music: Folder

Repeat:

Recorder: OFF

Music: OFF

Skip Space:

Forward Skip: File Skip

Reverse Skip: File Skip

Play Scene: OFF

Playback Folder: Recorder

LCD/Sound:

Backlight: 10 sec.

Contrast: Level 06

LED: ON

Beep: ON

Speaker: ON

Intro Play: ON

Device:

Power Off: 5 min.

Rec Standby: OFF

Battery: Ni-MH

Formatting the internal memory

[Format]

Formatting the internal memory erases all

existing files saved on it. Be sure to transfer all

important files to a PC before formatting.

See “Formatting the internal memory

[Format]” (☞P.54) for the procedure.

Device menu [Device]

Checking the internal memory

information [Memory Info.]

You can display the capacity and remaining

memory space of the internal memory from a

menu screen.

NOTE

• S

ome memory capacity is used as a

management area, so the actual usable

capacity will always be slightly less than

the displayed capacity.

Confirming the voice recorder

information [System Info.]

You can display voice recorder information

from a menu screen.

• Displays system information about the

voice recorder, such as [Model], [Version],

and [Serial No.].

Dividing  les [File Divide]

Dividing files [File Divide]

Large files or files with long recording times can be divided for easier management and editing.

NOTE

Only MP3-format and PCM-format files

ecorded on the voice recorder can be

divided.

Play the file to divide, and stop

playback at the desired division

point.

• Press and hold the 9 or 0

button to fast-forward/rewind.

• Writing an index mark at the division

point beforehand is handy.

While the voice recorder is in stop

mode, press the

SCENE

button.

Press the

button.

Press the

–

button to select

[

File Divide

Press the

button.

Press the

button to select

[

Start

Press the

button.

• [Dividing] appears in the display, and

the file dividing process starts.

[Completed] appears when the

process has finished.

Press the `

PLAY

STOP

button to

exit the menu screen.

Dividing files [File Divide]

Dividing  les [File Divide]

Dividing files [File Divide]

TIP

• T

he file names after division become

“File name_1” for the first half and “File

name_2” for the latter half.

NOTE

• F

iles cannot be divided if there are 999

files in the folder.

• Locked files (☞P.37) cannot be

divided.

• It may not be possible to divide some

MP3 or PCM files with extremely short

recording times.

• To prevent the risk of data damage,

never attempt to remove the battery

during dividing a file.

Changing the folder for playback [Play Folder]

You can switch the play folder to the [Recorder] folder containing the files recorded with the

built-in microphone or the [Music] folder containing music files and study content transferred

from a PC. The voice recorder can recognize folders up to the second level (C in the figure) in

the [Music] folder.

MUSIC

VP-10

RECORDER

A B C D

First level Second level Third level

Folder File

While the voice recorder is in stop

mode, press the

SCENE

button.

Press the

–

button to select

[

Play Menu

Press the

button.

Press the

–

button to select

[

Play Folder

Press the

button.

Press the

–

button to select

[

Recorder

] or [

Music

] (Fig. A).

[Recorder]:

Select this for playing files recorded

with the built-in microphone.

[Music]:

Select this for playing files transferred

from a PC.

• Press the 0 button to return to the

previous screen.

When [Recorder] was selected

☞Go to Step Ï

When [Music] was selec

ted

☞ Go to Step ‘

Changing the folder for playback [Play Folder]

Press the

button.

Press the

–

button to select

the file or sub folder (Fig. B).

When the sub folder was

selected

When the file was selected

• Press the 0 button to return to the

previous screen.

When the file was selected

☞Go to Step Ï

When the sub folder was selected

☞ Go to Step «

Press the

button.

Press the

–

button to select

the file or sub folder (Fig. C).

When the file was selected

☞Go to Step Ï

When the sub folder was selected

☞ Go t

o Step Í

Press the

button.

Press the

–

button to select

the file (Fig. D).

• The voice recorder cannot recognize

any folders at the third level (D in the

figure) in the [Music] folder.

Press the

button to finalize

the setting.

Formatting the internal memory [Format]

Formatting the internal memory erases all existing files saved on it.

While the voice recorder is in stop

mode, press the

SCENE

button.

Press the

–

button to select

[

Device

Press the

button.

Press the

–

button to select

[

Format

Press the

button.

Press the

button to select

[

Start

Press the

button.

Press the

button again to select

[

Start

Press the

button.

• [Format] is displayed when formatting

starts.

• When [Format done] is displayed,

formatting is completed.

TIP

• P

erform [Reset Settings] to return

various functions to the factory default

(☞P.48).

Formatting the internal memory [Format]

NOTE

• Nev

er format the voice recorder from a PC.

• Formatting erases all the existing data, including locked files and read-only files.

• Before formatting, charge or replace the battery to ensure it will not run out before

the process is finished. The formatting process can sometimes take over 10 seconds

to complete. To prevent the risk of damage to data, never remove the battery before a

formatting process has finished: Doing so may damage the data.

• Even when formatting or erasing (☞P.33) is performed, only the file management

information of the internal memory is updated and the recorded data is not completely

erased. Before giving the voice recorder to somebody or disposing of it, perform

initialization and then record silence until there is no recording time remaining in order to

prevent the leakage of personal information.

PC operating environment

When connecting the voice recorder to a PC you can do the following:

• You can enjoy language content or music

files in WMA, MP3 and WAV format stored

on your PC (☞ P.64).

• Use the voice recorder as external storage

to save or load data to/from your PC

(☞ P.63).

Earphones are not supplied with this product.

PC operating environment

Windows

Operating system:

Microsoft Windows Vista/7/8, 8.1 standard

installation

PC:

Windows PC with at least one available

USB port

Macintosh

Operating system:

Mac OS X 10.5 to 10.9 standard installation

PC:

Apple Macintosh series PC with at least

one available USB port

NOTE

• T

he 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 satisfying, updated

versions, multi-boot environments, self-modified PCs and other compatible machines will

not be covered under the operational warranty.

Use with a PC

PC operating environment

PC connection precautions

• 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.60 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. To perform formatting, use the [Format] menu of the

voice recorder (☞P.54).

• Voice recorder folders or files that are moved or renamed in a Windows or Macintosh file

management screen may be reordered or become unrecognizable.

• Note that it will still be possible to read and write data on the voice recorder after

setting the attribute of the voice recorder’s drive to ’Read only’ on a PC.

• To prevent nearby electronic devices being affected by noise, disconnect the earphones

when connecting the voice recorder to a PC.

PC connection/disconnection

Connecting the voice recorder to a PC

Start the PC.

Remove the USB connector cover.

Slide open the USB connector cover using the

pad of your finger

After making sure the voice

recorder is stopped, connect the

USB connector to a USB port on a

PC.

When you use an Olympus nickel-

metal hydride rechargeable battery:

• To charge the battery, press the OK

button.

• To cancel the battery charging, press

the any button other than OK.

• While connected to USB, [Remote] is

displayed on the voice recorder.

• You can transfer files to the PC while

charging the recorder.

TIP

• W

indows: The voice recorder is

recognized and displayed in the [My

Computer] folder with the model

name as the drive name.

• Macintosh: The voice recorder is

recognized and displayed on the

desktop with the model name as the

drive name.

• For information on the PC’s USB port,

see the PC’s user manual.

• Use the USB extension cable provided

if needed.

PC connection/disconnection

Connecting the voice recorder to a PC

NOTE

• T

he voice recorder must not be in

HOLD mode.

• Insert the USB connector securely all

the way. Operation will not be normal if

the connection is not made properly.

• Connecting the voice recorder through

a USB hub may result in unstable

operation. Do not use a USB hub if

operation is unstable.

• Use only a compatible Olympus USB

extension cable. Operation is not

guaranteed if another manufacturer’s

cable is used. Also, never use this

dedicated cable with any other

company’s products.

PC connection/disconnection

Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC

Windows

Click [ ] on the task bar in the

lower right hand corner of the

screen and click [

Eject DIGITAL

VOICE RECORDER

• 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.

Check that the LED indicator light

of the voice recorder has stopped

blinking and then disconnect the

USB cable.

Macintosh

Drag-and-drop the removable

disk icon for the voice recorder

shown on the desktop to the

trash can icon.

Check that the LED indicator light

of the voice recorder has stopped

blinking and then disconnect the

USB cable.

TIP

• Y

ou can disconnect the USB cable and use the voice recorder before the battery is fully

charged.

NOTE

• T

o prevent the risk of data damage, never disconnect the voice recorder from the USB

port while the LED indicator light is flashing.

Loading a  le to a PC

Files recorded with the built-in microphone are saved in a folder named [RECORDER] on the

PC. You can copy voice recorder files to any folder on the PC.

4 Voice recorder drive name and folder names on the PC

Copying files recorded with the built-in microphone to a PC

VP-10

REC

ORDER

Recordings made with

the microphone are

saved here.

MUSIC

001

002

999

Folder File

The folder can store up to 999 files.

Copy these files to the PC.

Transferring music files and study content

VP-10

MUSIC

RECORDER

Place the files to be transferred from

the PC into this folder.

First level

Second level

001

002

999

Artist 01

Album 01

Each folder can store up to

999 files.

Loading a file to a PC

Loading a  le to a PC

Loading a file to a PC

TIP

• Up t

o 130 folders can be created within the [Music] folder (including a [Music] folder

itself).

• The voice recorder can only recognize two folder sublevels.

NOTE

• T

o 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.

Usage as external memory of the PC

Connecting the voice recorder to a PC lets you transfer voice recorder data to save in the PC,

and vice-versa.

Windows

Connect the voice recorder to the

PC (☞P.58).

Open Windows Explorer.

• When you open [My Computer], the

voice recorder is recognized by the

drive letter that includes the product

name.

Click on the folder labeled with

your voice recorder’s model

name.

Copy the desired data to the PC.

Disconnect the voice recorder

om the PC (☞P.60).

Macintosh

Connect the voice recorder to the

PC (☞P.58).

• When connected to a Mac OS, the

voice recorder is recognized on

the desktop by the drive letter that

includes the product name.

Double-click the removable disk

icon labeled with your voice

recorder’s model name.

Copy the desired data to the PC.

Disconnect the voice recorder

om the PC (☞P.60).

NOTE

• During data c

ommunication, [Busy] appears in the voice recorder’s display and the LED

indicator light flashes. To prevent the risk of data damage, never disconnect the voice

recorder from the USB port while the LED indicator light is flashing.

Usage as external memory of the PC

Listening to  les transferred from a PC

To listen a transferred file

You can listen to music files, study content, etc. transferred from a PC.

NOTE

• C

onnect the voice recorder to a PC

and transfer the music files and study

content to the [Music] folder of the

voice recorder beforehand (☞P.61).

• The voice recorder cannot recognize

any folders at the third level in the

[Music] folder.

Select the desired file to

playback.

• Use the [Play Folder] menu function

to switch to the [Music] folder and

then select the file (☞P.52).

Press the `

PLAY

STOP

button to

start playback.

Press the

–

button to adjust

the volume to the desired level.

Press the `

PLAY

STOP

button to

stop playback.

Listening to files transferred from a PC

Listening to  les transferred from a PC

Listening to files transferred from a PC

To listen a transferred file

Playable files

The sampling rate, bit count and bit rate

combinations supported for file playback are

shown below.

File format Sampling rate

Bit count/bit

rate

WAV format

22.05 kHz,

44.1 kHz

16 bits

MP3 format

MPEG 1 Layer 3:

32 kHz,

44.1 kHz,

48 kHz

MPEG 2 Layer 3:

16 kHz,

22.05 kHz,

24 kHz

8 to 320 kbps

WMA format

8 kHz,

11 kHz,

16 kHz,

22 kHz,

32 kHz,

44.1 kHz,

48 kHz

5 to 320 kbps

• MP3 files with variable bit rates (bit rates

converted variably in a single file) may not

play normally.

• Linear PCM-format WAV files are the only

WAV files the voice recorder can play.

Playback of other WAV files is not supported.

• Even if the file formats is compatible for

playback on this recorder, the recorder does

not support every encoder.

Alarm message list

Message Meaning Action required

Battery Low The remaining battery power is low.

Replace or charge the battery

(☞P.7, P.10).

File Locked The File is locked.

You must unlock the file before you can

erase it (☞P.37).

Index Full

The maximum number of index marks

(99) have been written in the file.

Erase unneeded index marks (☞P.29).

Temp Full

The maximum number of temp marks

(99) have been written in the file.

Erase unneeded temp marks (☞P.29).

Folder Full

The maximum number of files (999) have

been saved in the folder.

Erase unneeded files (☞P.33).

Mem. Error An internal memory error occurred.

Contact the Olympus Customer Support

Center (☞back cover).

Memory Full There is no remaining memory.

Erase unneeded files (☞P.33).

No File

There are no files in the folder.

Record a new file, or select another folder

(☞P.16, P.53).

No file has been selected.

You must select a file before you can

perform the operation (☞P.23, P.64).

Format Err A formatting problem occurred.

Format the memory again (☞P.54).

Sysfile Err

The voice recorder is unable to create a

management file due to low remaining

memory.

Connect the voice recorder to a PC and

erase unneeded files.

Cannot Play The file’s format is not supported.

Select a file that can be played by the

voice recorder (☞P.65).

File Error

An attempt was made to divide a file

that is not an MP3- or WAV-format file

recorded by the voice recorder.

Select another file.

Other information

Alarm message list

Message Meaning Action required

Pos Error

An attempt was made to divide a file at a

position where dividing is not possible.

It may not be possible to divide some

MP3 or PCM files with extremely short

recording times (☞P.50).

Noise Off [Noise Cancel] function is enabled.

[Noise Cancel] function turns off

automatically (☞P.41).

Scene Off

[Rec Scene] or [Play Scene] function is

enabled.

[Rec Scene] or [Play Scene] function

turns off automatically (☞P.20, P.27).

x 1.0 Play

The playback speed function is set to

other than [x1.0].

The playback speed function returns to

[x1.0] automatically (☞P.28).

Power Error A bus power error occurred.

Cancel the USB connection (☞P.60).

can't charge

(

)

An attempt was made to charge an AAA

alkaline battery or a rechargeable battery

other than one specified.

Use an Olympus nickel-metal hydride

rechargeable battery (BR404).

can't charge_2

(

)

A bus power error occurred.

Cancel the USB connection (☞P.60).

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible cause Solution

The display is blank.

The battery is not inserted properly.

Check that the positive and negative

terminals of the battery are placed correctly

(☞P.7).

The remaining battery power is low.

Replace or charge the battery

(☞P.7, P.10).

The power is OFF.

Turn the power ON (☞P.8).

Unable to operate

the voice recorder

The remaining battery power is low.

Replace or charge the battery

(☞P.7, P.10).

The power is OFF.

Turn the power ON (☞P.8).

The voice recorder is in HOLD mode.

Release HOLD mode (☞P.30).

Unable to record

There is no remaining memory.

Erase unneeded files (☞P.33).

The maximum number of

recordable files has been reached.

Erase unneeded files (☞P.33).

Playback is

inaudible.

The earphones are connected to

the earphone jack.

To output the playback through the built-in

speaker, disconnect the earphones.

[OFF] has been selected for

[Speaker].

To output the playback through the built-in

speaker, select [ON] for [Speaker] (☞P.45).

The volume is set to [00].

Adjust the volume (☞ P.23).

The recording is too

quiet.

[Low] has been selected for

[Rec Level].

Redo recording after setting the

recording level to [High] (☞ P.38).

The voice recorder is far away from

the recording target.

Move the voice recorder closer to the

recording target.

Audio file sound is

distorted.

The recording level is adjusted

automatically. Excessively loud

sound input may generate noise.

Record with the voice recorder farther away

from the recording target.

An audio file is not

recorded in stereo.

[Rec Mode] is set to a mono

recording format (WMA).

Set [Rec Mode] to a stereo recording format

(PCM or MP3) (☞

P.38).

Noise during

pla

yback

Objects brushed against the voice

recorder while recording.

------------------

The voice recorder was placed near

a mobile phone or fluorescent light

during recording or playback.

Redo the operation with the voice recorder in

a different location.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible cause Solution

Unable to erase

a file

The file is locked.

You must unlock the file before you can erase

it (☞P.37).

The file is a read-only file.

Unlock the file, or undo the read-only setting

on a PC.

Noise when

monitoring a

recording

Feedback is being caused.

Connecting a speaker with a built-in amplifier

may cause feedback during recording.

It is recommended that you use earphones

before starting recording (☞ P.19).

Adjust the recording setup such as by

moving the earphones and microphone

farther apart, or ensuring the microphone is

not facing the earphones.

Unable to write

index marks/temp

marks

The maximum number of marks (99)

has been reached.

Erase unneeded marks (☞P.29).

The file is locked.

You must unlock the file before you can erase

it (☞P.37).

The file is a read-only file.

Unlock the file, or undo the read-only setting

on a PC.

Unable to charge

the battery

[Alkaline] has been selected for

[Battery].

To use the rechargeable battery provided,

select [Ni-MH] for [Battery]. Do not use

the rechargeable battery at higher/lower

temperatures than the recommended range

(☞ P.8, P.13, P.46).

The OK button was not pressed.

Press the OK button as directed in the

confirmation screen shown when connecting

the USB connector.

The voice recorder is in HOLD mode.

Release HOLD mode (☞P.30).

Button operations

are abnormal.

[Play Scene] function is enabled.

Set the [Play Scene] setting to [OFF]

(☞ P.27).

Playback speed is

fast (or slow).

Playback speed function is set to

anything other than [x1.0].

Set the playback speed function setting to

[x1.0] (☞ P.28).

Files cannot

be played

consecutively.

[File] has been selected for

[Playback Range].

Set the [Playback Range] setting to [Folder]

(

☞ P

.41).

[ON] has been selected for [Repeat].

Set the [Repeat] setting to [OFF] (☞ P.42).

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible cause Solution

Unable to skip to the

next or previous file

during playback

[File] has been selected for

[Playback Range].

Set the [Playback Range] setting to [Folder]

(☞P.41).

[ON] has been selected for [Repeat].

Set the [Repeat] setting to [OFF] (☞P.42).

The [Skip Space] is set to other than

[File Skip].

Set the [Skip Space] setting to [File Skip]

(☞P.42).

When files are

switched, playback

starts automatically.

[ON] has been selected for

[Intro Play].

Set the [Intro Play] setting to [OFF]

(☞P.45).

Other

Recorder care

s Exterior

Wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the

recorder is very dirty, soak the cloth in

mild soapy water and wring well. Wipe the

recorder with the damp cloth and then

wipe it with a dry cloth.

s Display

Wipe gently with a soft cloth.

NOTE

• Do not use benz

ene, alcohol or other

strong solvents, or chemical cleaning

cloths.

Accessories (optional)

BR404 nickel-metal hydride AAA

rechargeable battery

A high-efficiency, long-lasting

rechargeable battery.

A514 USB-connection AC adapter

A USB-connected AC adapter that

provides 5-volt DC output. (AC100-240V

50/60Hz)

Other

• 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.

• The display and illustrations of the voice recorder used in this manual may different 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 is 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.

• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• Macintosh and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc.

• The product uses MP3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

• Manufactured under license of R-Talk library from NTT AdvancedTechnology Corporation.

R-Talk is registered trademark or a trademark of NTT Advanced Technology Corporation in

Japan and other countries.

1 In regard to the VP-10, you are only permitted non-exclusive use of R-Talk library.

2 You may not duplicate R-Talk library.

3 You may not modify R-Talk library.

4 You may not engage in reverse engineering, decompilation or disassembly of R-Talk library.

5 You may not sublicense, assign, lease, or transfer possession of R-Talk library to third parties.

6 Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation retain all copyrights and other intellectual property rights

(excluding trademarks) of R-Talk library.

All other brand or product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of

their respective owners.

Safety precautions

Before using the voice recorder, read

this manual to ensure correct and safe

operation. After reading this manual, be

sure to keep it on hand for ready reference

whenever needed.

Important safety precautions

• Important items about safety are indicated

by the following display and sentences.

Always follow these precautions to

prevent harming yourself or others, or

causing damage to property.

• The meaning of each precaution type is

given below.

f DANGER

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.

f CAUTION

A precaution about a situation that

is expected to potentially result in

injury, or is expected to result only

in property damage, if equipment is

handled incorrectly.

Voice recorder safety precautions

f WARNING

s Do not use the voice recorder in

an atmosphere that might contain

flammable or explosive gases.

It may cause fire or explosion.

s Do not attempt to disassemble,

repair or modify the voice recorder.

It may cause electric shock or injury.

s Do not operate the voice recorder

while operating a vehicle (such as a

bicycle, motorcycle or car).

It may cause traffic accidents.

s Do not leave the voice recorder in

a location accessible to an infant

or child.

Pay attention when using the voice

recorder near an infant or child, taking

care not to leave it unattended. Infants

and children are unable to understand

voice recorder safety precautions, and are

at risk of accidents such as:

− Strangulation caused by accidental

entanglement of the earphone cord

around the neck.

− Operation errors resulting in injury or

electric shock.

s If the voice recorder is dropped

in water or, if water, metal or

combustible foreign matter gets

inside:

1 Remove the battery immediately.

2 Contact your place of purchase or

an Olympus service center for repair.

Continued use may result in fire or

electric shock.

Safety precautions

s Do not use the voice recorder or

use it only as directed in airplanes,

hospitals or other locations

where use of electronic devices is

restricted.

s Stop using the voice recorder if

you notice unusual odor, noise, or

smoke coming from it.

It may cause fire or burns. Remove the

battery immediately, taking care not

to burn yourself. Contact your place of

purchase or an Olympus repair center or

service center. (Do not touch the battery

with bare hands when removing it.

Remove the battery outdoors, and away

from flammable objects.)

f CAUTION

s Do not raise the volume before

performing an operation.

Hearing damage or loss may result.

Batteries

f DANGER

s Do not place the battery near

ignition sources.

s Do not incinerate, heat or

disassemble the battery. Do not

short-circuit the battery’s positive

and negative electrodes.

It may cause fire, ruptures, combustion or

overheating.

s Do not solder connections directly

onto the battery. Do not deform,

modify or disassemble the battery.

s Do not connect the battery’s

positive and negative terminals.

It may cause overheating, electric shock

or fire.

s When carrying or storing the

battery, always place it in the case

to 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.

s Do not connect the battery directly

to a power outlet or car cigarette

lighter.

s Do not use or leave the battery

in a hot location such as in direct

sunlight, inside a vehicle on a hot

day, or near a room heater.

It may cause fire, burns or injuries from

leaking, overheating or ruptures.

f WARNING

s Do not touch or hold the battery

with wet hands.

It may cause electric shock or

malfunctions.

s Do not use a battery with a

scratched or damaged case.

It may cause ruptures or overheating.

Safety precautions

s Do 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.

• 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.

s Battery fluid in the eyes may cause

blindness. If battery fluid gets in

eyes, do not rub the eyes. Instead,

rinse them thoroughly with tap

water or other clean water right

away. Go to doctor immediately.

s Do not attempt to recharge

alkaline, lithium or any other non-

rechargeable batteries.

s Keep the battery out of the reach

of infants and children.

The battery could be swallowed by an

infant or child. If swallowed, go to doctor

immediately.

s If you notice abnormal sound,

heat, burning odor or smoke from

the voice recorder during use:

1 Remove the battery immediately,

taking care not to injure yourself.

2 Have the voice recorder repaired by

your place of purchase or an Olympus

service center. Continued use may

result in fire or burns.

s Do not submerge the battery in

freshwater or saltwater, or allow its

terminals to become wet.

s Discontinue use of the battery

if it develops a problem such

as leaking, discoloration or

deformation.

s Stop charging the rechargeable

battery if charging has not finished

after the specified amount of

charging time.

s Battery fluid on clothing or skin

may damage the skin, so rinse the

battery fluid off right away with

tap water or other clean water.

f CAUTION

s Do not throw the battery around,

or subject it to strong shocks.

s Always charge the rechargeable

battery before use when using

it for the first time or if it has not

been used for a long time.

s Rechargeable batteries have a

limited life. When the recorders

operating time becomes shorter

after recharging under the speci-

fied condition, please consider

that battery is expired and replace

it with a new one.

Safety precautions

Disposing the rechargeable

battery

s Recycling batteries helps saving

resources. When disposing a used

battery, always cover its terminals

and observe local laws and

regulations.

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.

• Do not place the voice recorder on top of

or near a TV, refrigerator or other electrical

appliance.

• Prevent sand or mud from getting on the

voice recorder. It may cause product not to

be repairable.

• Do not subject the voice recorder to

intense vibrations or shocks.

• Do not use the voice recorder in humid

locations.

• Placing a magnetic card (such as a bank

cash card) near the speaker or earphones

may cause errors in the data stored on the

magnetic card.

• Recorded content in the internal memory

may be destroyed or lost due to reasons

such as operating errors, device failure or

repair.

• Also, when content is saved in the memory

for long period of time or is used repeatedly,

operations such as writing to, reading from,

or erasing of contents may not be possible.

• Making a backup of important recorded

information and saving it on a PC’s hard disk

or other recording media is recommended.

• Note that Olympus will assume no liability

for damages or lost earnings resulting from

recorded data damage or loss, regardless of

the nature or cause thereof.

• 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.

• Even when formatting (☞ P.54) or

erasing (☞ P.33)are performed, only

the file management information of the

internal memory is updated and the

recorded data is not completely erased.

When disposing the voice recorder, 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.

Speci cations

General items

4 Recording formats

Linear PCM (pulse-code modulation)

format

MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3) format

WMA (Windows Media Audio) format

4 Sampling frequency

Linear PCM format

22.05 kHz/16 bits 22.05 kHz

MP3 format

128 kbps 44.1 kHz

WMA format

32 kbps mono 44.1 kHz

5 kbps mono 8 kHz

4 Maximum working output

90 mW (8 Ω speaker)

4 Maximum headphone output

50 mV (conforms to EN 50332-2)

4 Recording media*

Internal NAND FLASH memory: 4 GB

* Some memory capacity is used as

a management area, so the actual

usable capacity will always be slightly

less than the displayed capacity.

4 Speaker

Built-in ø 10 mm round dynamic speaker

4 Earphone jack

ø 3.5 mm impedance 8 Ω or more

Specifications

4 Power source

Standard voltage: 1.5 V

Battery: One AAA dry cell battery (model

LR03), or one Olympus nickel-metal

hydride rechargeable battery

4 External dimensions

17 mm × 130 mm × 17 mm

(Not including largest projection)

4 Weight

37.5 g (including battery)

4 Operating temperature

0 to 42°C (32 to 107.6°F)

Frequency response

4 When recording with built-in

stereo microphone

Linear PCM format

22.05 kHz/16 bits 50 Hz to 10 kHz

MP3 format

128 kbps 50 Hz to 17 kHz

WMA format

32 kbps mono 50 Hz to 13 kHz

5 kbps mono 50 Hz to 3 kHz

4 During playback

20 Hz to 20 kHz

Speci cations

Specifications

Battery life

The figures below are guideline values.

4 When recording with built-in stereo microphone (using internal memory)

Recording mode

Battery life

Alkaline dry cell battery

Nickel-metal hydride

rechargeable battery

Linear PCM format 22.05 kHz/16 bits 24 hours (approx.) 20 hours (approx.)

MP3 format 128 kbps 27 hours (approx.) 22 hours (approx.)

WMA format

32 kbps mono 33 hours (approx.) 26 hours (approx.)

5 kbps mono 50 hours (approx.) 38 hours (approx.)

4 During audio file playback (all playback modes)

During speaker playback

Recording mode

Battery life

Alkaline dry cell battery

Nickel-metal hydride

rechargeable battery

Linear PCM format 22.05 kHz/16 bits 19 hours (approx.) 16 hours (approx.)

MP3 format 128 kbps 21 hours (approx.) 18 hours (approx.)

WMA format

32 kbps mono 24 hours (approx.) 19 hours (approx.)

5 kbps mono 24 hours (approx.) 19 hours (approx.)

During earphone playback

Recording mode

Battery life

Alkaline dry cell battery

Nickel-metal hydride

rechargeable battery

Linear PCM format 22.05 kHz/16 bits 23 hours (approx.) 19 hours (approx.)

MP3 format 128 kbps 28 hours (approx.) 22 hours (approx.)

WMA format

32 kbps mono 29 hours (approx.) 23 hours (approx.)

5 kbps mono 29 hours (approx.) 23 hours (approx.)

NOTE

• T

he battery life figures shown here were determined using an Olympus test method

(When [LED] is set to [OFF]). Actual battery life figures will vary greatly according to the

battery used and usage conditions (Changing the playback speed, or using the [Noise

Cancel], [Voice Balancer], [Rec Scene], [Play Scene] and [Rec Standby] functions may

affect the battery life).

Speci cations

Specifications

Recording time

The figures below are guideline values.

4 Linear PCM format

Recording mode Internal memory (4 GB)

Linear PCM format 22.05 kHz/16 bits 12 hours (approx.)

4 MP3 format

Recording mode Internal memory (4 GB)

MP3 format 128 kbps 66 hours (approx.)

4 WMA format

Recording mode Internal memory (4 GB)

WMA format

32 kbps mono 258 hours (approx.)

5 kbps mono 1620 hours (approx.)

NOTE

• A

ctually 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).

Speci cations

Specifications

Maximum recording time per file

• The maximum file size is limited to about 4 GB in the MP3 format, and to about 2 GB in the

linear PCM (WAV) format.

• Regardless of the amount of remaining memory, the maximum recording time per file is

restricted to the following values.

4 Linear PCM format

Recording mode Recording time

Linear PCM format 22.05 kHz/16 bits 6 hours, 40 minutes (approx.)

4 MP3 format

Recording mode Recording time

MP3 format 128 kbps 66 hours (approx.)

4 WMA format

Recording mode Recording time

WMA format

32 kbps mono 26 hours, 40 minutes (approx.)

5 kbps mono 148 hours, 40 minutes (approx.)

Number of music tracks (songs) that can be recorded

The figures below are guideline values.

4 GB 800 tracks (approx.)

(At 128 kbps, 4 minutes per track)

Note that voice recorder specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior

notice for performance improvements or other upgrading.

For customers in North and South

America:

FCC Notice

• 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:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving

antenna.

- Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet

on a circuit different from that to which

the receiver is connected.

- Consult the 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.

For customers in USA

Declaration of Conformity

Model Number: VP-10

Trade Name: OLYMPUS

Responsible Party: OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.

Address: 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box

610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A.

Telephone Number: 1-888-553-4448

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, and

(2) this device must accept any interference

received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

For customers in

CANADA

CAN ICES-3 (B)/NMB-3 (B)

OLYMPUS CORPORATION

2951 Ishikawa-machi, Hachioji-shi, Tokyo 192-8507, Japan.

OLYMPUS AMERICA INC.

3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A.

Tel. 484-896-5000

Technical Support (USA):

24/7 online automated help:

http://www.olympusamerica.com/

support

Phone customer support:

Tel.: 1-888-553-4448 (Toll-free)

Our phone customer support is available

from 9 am to 9 pm (Monday to Friday) ET

http://www.olympusamerica.com/

contactus

Olympus software updates can be

obtained at:

http://www.olympusamerica.com/digital

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