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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
W-10
INSTRUCTIONS
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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 audio/image recording,
we recommend that you test the audio/image
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recording functions before use.
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Avoid strong vibrations or shocks. For Safe and Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit yourself. Correct Usage Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart). Before using your new recorder, read this Keep the unit out of the reach of manual carefully to ensure that you know children. how to operate it safely and correctly. Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference. Recorded c
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Table of Contents Getting Started Main Features ........................................... 4 Setting Time/Date (TIME) ......................... 8 Identification of Parts ................................ 5 Notes on the Folders ................................ 9 Inserting Batteries .................................... 7 Recording, Taking Pictures, and Playback Recording ............................................... 10 Taking Pictures ....................................... 14 Recording Modes (M
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Main Features Main Features * Available recording time for one continuous file. Available The recorder stores highly compressed recording time may be shorter if many short recordings WAVE and JPEG format in 16 MB are made. (The displayed available recording time and intergrated flash memory. recorded time are approximate indications.) The recorder supports three recording .......................................................................... modes, HQ (High Quality) mode, SP Microsoft an
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Identification of Parts Identification of Parts Jogdial 1 7 @ $ 2 # % 3 8 ^ 4 9 & * ( ) 5 0 6 - ! 1 Built-in microphone 2 Record indicator lamp 3 Display (LCD panel) 4 REC (Record) button # –/0 (Rewind) button 5 MENU/FOLDER button $ +/9 (Fast Forward) button 6 Shutter button % PLAY button 7 Lens ^ Built-in speaker 8 HOLD switch & Strap hole 9 PC (USB) terminal * Battery cover 0 ERASE button ( Viewfinder ! VOLUME control ) Shooting lamp @ STOP button - Earphone jack 5
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Identification of Parts Identification of Parts Display (LCD Panel) 5 When the recorder is halted 6 1 and is not recording or 7 playing back, it displays a clock. 8 2 9 If the STOP button isa 3 pressed and held, it displays b the available remaining 4 c recording time and the total number of files in a folder. a Current folder b Total number of files recorded in the current 1 Folder indicator folder c Remaining recording time 2 Recording mode indicator 3Microphone sensitivity display Standby Mod
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Inserting Batteries Inserting Batteries Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the 1 battery cover open. 1 Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the correct polarity. 2 2 Close the battery cover completely. The hour indicator flashes, indicating the start of the Time/ 3 Date setup process ( P.8). Replacing batteries When appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible. When the batteries are depleted, 3 flashes on the display, and the recorder shuts off. AAA
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Setting Time/Date (TIME) Setting Time/Date (TIME) If you have set the time and date, information as to when a file is recorded is stored automatically with that file. The time and date should be set to ease file management tasks. The time and date setting is also needed to perform the alarm playback function ( P.20). When you install batteries for the first time or each time you replace the batteries, the hour indication will flash. In such a case, be sure to set the time and date by following
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Setting Time/Date (TIME) / Notes on the Folders Notes on the Folders • You can choose between 12 and 24 hour display The recorder has three folders: A, B, and . by pressing the MENU/FOLDER button while Press the MENU/FOLDER button to change setting the hour and minute. folders. Folders toggle in the order of A → B (Example: 5:23 P.M.) → → A … each time the button is pressed. Folders A and B (Initial setting) Each recorded message stored in a folder is • You can choose the order of the year, mo
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Recording Recording Press the MENU/FOLDER button Built-in microphone a to choose folder A or B. 1 The folder name is displayed. a Current folder Press the REC button to start recording. b 2 The record indicator lamp glows red. • If you press the MENU/FOLDER button whilec recording, the screen display will change. 2 b Current file number c Recording time d d Remaining recording time 3 Press the STOP button to stop recording. 3 1 Pause Recording Pause Press the REC button while recording. ➥The rec
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Recording Modes (MOdE) Recording Modes (MOdE) You can select from among three recording modes: HQ (High Quality) mode, SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long Playback) mode. Continuous recording time is approximately 45 minutes in HQ mode, approximately 67 minutes in SP mode and approximately 180 minutes in LP mode. The recording time shown above is for one continuous file. The available recording time may be shorter than specified if several files are recorded. (Use the remaining time and rec
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Microphone Sensitivity (MIC) Microphone Sensitivity (MIC) Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for 1 second or longer. 1 The menu opens ( P.26). Press the +/9 or –/0 button until “MIC” flashes on the display. 2 Press the PLAY button. The microphone sensitivity setup process 3 begins. 5 Press the +/9 or –/0 button 2,4 to choose between HI and LO. 4 3 HI : High-sensitivity mode that records sounds in all directions. 1 LO: Low-sensitiv
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Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset volume, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops. Particularly helpful for extended recording, the VCVA not only conserves memory by turning off recording during silent periods, but also makes playback more efficient and convenient. Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER bu
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Taking Pictures Taking Pictures Holding the Camera (Recorder) Hold the recorder securely with both hands and keep your elbows close to your body. Make sure you don’t block the lens with your finger or the camera strap. Good position Bad position Shooting Lamp System When the shooting lamp on the side of the finder is on or flashes in orange or green, that indicates the recorder is in one of the following states: Lamp Status Recorder Status (Shutter button) Can/cannot Lit in orange Adjusting expo
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Taking Pictures Taking Pictures You can choose any folder when taking pictures: A, B, or . All pictures will be saved in folder . The shutter button has two stages. Exposure is adjusted during the first stage, and a picture is taken in the second stage. Viewfinder Press the shutter button halfway (Half-press). 1 The shooting lamp next to the finder turns orange. When the lamp changes from orange to green, it's ready for you to take Shooting a picture. lamp Keep the button gently pressed, and a t
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Taking Pictures Taking Pictures If you cannot take a picture The following are probable causes. Eliminate the problem and resume photography. Probable cause Message Action Maximum number of image The shooting lamp flashes in orange. Erase unwanted image files. files recorded (250 images) The display flashes “FULL”. The display flashes the file number. Insufficient memory remaining The shooting lamp flashes in orange. Erase unwanted audio files or The display flashes “FULL”. image files. Insuffic
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Playing Playing Press the MENU/FOLDER button to choose folder A or B. 1 Press the +/9 or –/0 button to choose the file that you want to 2 play. Press the PLAY button to start playback. 3 • If you press the MENU/FOLDER button during playback, the screen display will a change. a File elapsed time 5 b File remaining time b c Recording year, month, and date 2 d Time of recording 3 c 1 Adjust the VOLUME control to 4 your liking. 4 d Press the STOP button at any point you want to stop the playback. 5
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Playing Playing Playback Operation How to Cancel functions Fast Press the PLAY button for 1 second or longer while stopped or Press the PLAY button Playback playing a file. again. (F.PLAY) ➥ The recorder plays back at approximately 30% faster than ➥ Playback returns to normal rate. normal rate. Fast Hold the +/9 button while playing a file. Release the +/9 Forward ➥ The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file. button. (8) Continue pressing the +/9 button to proceed with the cue ➥ Play
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Moving Files Between Folders (MOVE) Moving Files Between Folders (MOVE) You can move a file recorded in folder A or B to the other. The moved file is added at to the end of the destination folder. Press the MENU/FOLDER button to choose folder A or B. 1 Choose the file you want to move and play it. 2 Press and hold the MENU/ FOLDER button for 1 second or 3 longer. Playback stops, and “MOVE” flashes on the display. a Destination folder a b Destination number of the file b The destination folder an
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Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a pre-set time. Up to 5 alarms can be set. Setting Alarm Playback Press the MENU/FOLDER button to choose folder A or B. 1 Press the +/9 or –/0 button to choose the file to be played 2 when the alarm sounds. Press and hold the MENU/ FOLDER button for 1 second or 3 longer. The menu opens ( P.26). 2,4,6 Press the +/9 or –/0 button 5,7 until “ALARM” flashes on the 4 1,3
