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Getting started
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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
Recording
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Playback
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Menu
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VN-722PC
Use with a PC
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VN-721PC
Other information
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Table of contents Names of parts ............................................................................ 4 3 Playback Rec or der ................................................................................................ 4 Display .................................................................................................. 5 Playback ....................................................................................24 Basic playback procedure .....................................
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Table of contents Device menu [Device Menu] .......................................................46 Indications used in this manual Selecting the recording media [Memory Select] ................................ 46 Setting the date/time [Time & Date] ................................................. 46 Selecting the mode [Mode Select] ..................................................... 47 NOTE Restoring the default settings [Reset Settings] .................................. 47 Formatting
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Names of parts Names of parts Recorder 1 2 7 3 8 ) * 4 9 ( & 0 - 5 ^ = ! % @ $ q # 6 1 EAR (earphone) jack $ `OK button 2 MIC (microphone) jack % ERASE button 3 Display ^ 0 button *1 4 Card slot & + button *1 5 SCENE/CALENDAR button * STOP ( 4) button *2 SCENE button ( Battery cover 6 Built-in speaker ) C ard/USB connector cover (also used as stand) 7 Built-in microphone - POWER/HOLD switch 8 MENU button = USB connector 9 LED indicator light (LED) q Strap hole 0 REC (record) ( s) bu
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Names of parts Names of parts Display Normal mode Simple mode 1 2 3 2 3 8 4 4 9 5 5 0 ! 6 6 7 7 1 File name 7 Meanings of indicators shown in indicator display area 2 Battery indicator [ ]: Rec Level 3 Folder indicator, Current file [ ]: VCVA number in folder/Total number * [ ]: V-Sync. Rec of recorded files in folder and file [ ]: Low Cut Filter lock indicator * [ ]: Voice Filter 4 Voice recorder status indicator [ ] [ ] [ ]: Play Mode [ ]: Recording indicator 8 Recording format indicator
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Names of parts Names of parts Display TIP • Pressing and holding the STOP ( 4) button while the voice recorder is in stop mode displays the [Time & date] and [Remain] (amount of possible recording time remaining) settings. If the current date/time is set incorrectly, see “Setting the date/time [Time & Date]” (☞P.46). EN 6
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Setup Getting started Setup After unpacking the voice recorder, follow the steps below to have it ready for use. 1 Getting Insert the battery started 1 3 Getting Turn the power ON started 2 3 Getting Setting the date/time 3 started Set the voice recorder’s clock for use with file management. 3 Getting Selecting the mode started 4 Select either normal mode or simple mode. Remove the screen protector on the display. EN 7
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Setup Setup Inserting the battery Before using the voice recorder, insert the battery in the battery compartment of the voice 1 recorder. 1 Slide open the battery cover Battery indicator while lightly pressing down on it. As the battery loses its remaining charge, the battery indicator on the display changes as follows: • [ ] indicates there is little remaining battery charge. Replace the battery with a fresh one. When the battery has run out, [ ] and [Battery low] appear, and operatio
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Setup Setup Turn the power ON Setting the date/time 1 1 While the voice recorder is turned 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to off, slide the POWER/HOLD switch select the item to set. in the direction of the arrow. 2 Press the +/– button to change the number. • To change the setting of another item, POWER/HOLD press the 9 or 0 button to move switch the blinking cursor, then press the + or – button to change the number. 3 Press the `OK button to finalize the setting. TIP TIP • You ca
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Setup Setup Selecting the mode Portable USB cable The provided Portable USB cable can be 1 1 Press the +/– button to change attached to the strap hole to carry it around. the mode. VN-722PC model only 1 Remove a strap from the Portable USB cable. 1 [Normal Mode]: This is the standard mode in which 2 all functions are available. [Simple Mode]: 1 This mode lists frequently used functions. Displayed text becomes larger for easier viewing. 2 Press the `OK button to finalize • Pull out th
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Inserting/removing a microSD card Inser ting/removing a microSD card The voice recorder has its own internal memory, and also supports standard microSD cards (microSD, microSDHC) sold separately. 1 VN-722PC model only Inserting a microSD card 1 While the voice recorder is in 3 Close the card/USB connector cover. stop mode, open the card/USB • The recording media selection screen connector cover. appears after a microSD card has been inserted. 4 To record onto the microSD card, press
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Inserting/removing a microSD card Inserting/removing a microSD card Removing a microSD card 1 1 While the voice recorder is in NOTE stop mode, open the card/USB • MicroSD cards may pop out forcefully connector cover. on removal if you flick or release your finger too quickly after pressing the card in. • Depending on the card’s manufacturer and type, some microSD cards and microSDHC cards may not be fully compatible with the voice recorder and not be recognized properly. • For mic
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Preventing accidental operation Preventing accidental operation Setting the voice recorder to HOLD mode maintains the current operation and disables button operations. HOLD mode is a handy feature for preventing unintentional operation from accidental button presses when the voice recorder is carried in a bag or pocket. It is also useful for preventing the voice recorder being accidentally stopped during recording. 1 Setting HOLD mode Releasing HOLD mode 1 1 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to
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Turning the power OFF Turning the power OFF Turning the power OFF Existing data, menu settings and the clock setting are saved when the power is turned OFF. 1 1 Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in Power Save mode the direction of the arrow for at least half a second. When the voice recorder has been stopped for at least 5 minutes after power ON, the display disappears and the voice recorder automatically enters the Power Save mode. • Pressing any button releases the Power Save mode. • The
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Selecting folders and fi les Selecting folders and files The recorder provides five folders, [ ], [ ],[ ], [ ] and [ ]. Each folder can store up to 200 files. 1 Press the FOLDER/INDEX button while the voice recorder is in stop 1 mode. a 2 Press the +/–, 9 or 0 b button to select the desired date. a b a File number c b Folder indicator d • The folder changes each time you press the FOLDER/INDEX button. a Number of files saved (recorded) on 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to selected date sele
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Recording Recording Recording The voice recorder has five folders ([ ] to [ ]) in which recorded files can be saved. These folders provide a handy way to sort recordings into separate categories (such as business and leisure). 2 Basic recording procedure 1 Select the folder to save the 3 Press the REC ( s) button to start recording in (☞ P.15). recording. • Each new voice recording file is saved a in the selected folder. b 2 Point the built-in microphone c in the direction of the so
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Recording Recording NOTE Sound files recorded with the voice • To prevent the beginning of the recorder are automatically given a file recording being cut off, start recording name in the format below. after the LED indicator light has lit or recording indicator has appeared in _ the display. 141001 0001.WMA 2 • When the remaining possible recording 12 3 time is 60 seconds, the LED indicator light starts flashing. It flashes more 1 Date recorded rapidly as the remaining time decreas
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Recording Recording Pausing/resuming recording Monitoring while recording You can monitor the recording as you are 1 Press the REC ( s) button during making it by listening on the earphone recording. plugged into the voice recorder’s EAR jack. 2 Use the +/– button to adjust the recording monitor volume. • The earphones are optional. 1 Connect the earphones to the voice recorder’s EAR jack. • Recording pauses, and the blinking message [PAUSE] appears in the display. To EAR • Recording
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Recording Recording Recording settings Various recording settings are available, letting you tailor recording to different recording conditions. [Rec Level] Sets the recording sensitivity. 2 (☞ P.38) [Rec Mode] Sets the recording sound (☞ P.38) quality. Reduces humming sounds [Low Cut Filter] from equipment such as (☞ P.39) air-conditioners or projectors. Sets the trigger level for [VCVA] voice-activated recording (☞ P.39) (VCVA). * [V-Sync. Rec] Sets the trigger level for (☞ P.40) vo
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Recording with an external microphone Recording with an external microphone Recording with an external microphone You can record audio input using an external microphone or other device connected to the voice recorder’s MIC jack. Do not plug or unplug devices into voice recorder jacks while recording. 2 1 Connect an external microphone TIP to the voice recorder’s MIC jack. • When using the phone microphone (Telephone pickup TP8), set [Rec Scene] to [Telephone Rec]. This allows you t
