DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER W-10 INSTRUCTIONS EN INSTRUCTIONS 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 recording functions before use.
For Safe and Correct Usage Before using your new recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly. Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. To protect yourself and others from personal injury or damage to property, it is essential that you always heed the warnings and information provided.
Table of Contents Getting Started Main Features ........................................... 4 Identification of Parts ................................ 5 Inserting Batteries .................................... 7 Setting Time/Date (TIME) ......................... 8 Notes on the Folders ................................ 9 Recording, Taking Pictures, and Playback Recording ............................................... 10 Recording Modes (MOdE) ...................... 11 Microphone Sensitivity (MIC) .........
Main Features Main Features ● The recorder stores highly compressed WAVE and JPEG format in 16 MB intergrated flash memory. ● The recorder supports 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.
Identification of Parts 1 2 7 3 8 4 9 @ # $ % ^ * 5 6 Identification of Parts Jogdial & ) 0 ! 1 Built-in microphone 2 Record indicator lamp 3 Display (LCD panel) 4 REC (Record) button 5 MENU/FOLDER button 6 Shutter button 7 Lens 8 HOLD switch 9 PC (USB) terminal 0 ERASE button ! VOLUME control @ STOP button ( - # –/0 (Rewind) button $ +/9 (Fast Forward) button % PLAY button ^ Built-in speaker & Strap hole * Battery cover ( Viewfinder ) Shooting lamp - Earphone jack 5
Identification of Parts Display (LCD Panel) Identification of Parts 1 2 5 6 7 8 9 3 4 1 Folder indicator 2 Recording mode indicator 3 Microphone sensitivity display (LOW) 4 Current time/date, Recording time/ date (REC DATE), Recording/ Playing time, Remaining recording time (REMAIN), Menu display, etc.
Inserting Batteries 2 1 2 3 Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open. Inserting Batteries 1 Insert two AAA alkaline batteries, observing the correct polarity. Close the battery cover completely. The hour indicator flashes, indicating the start of the Time/ Date setup process (☞ P.8). Replacing batteries 3 When appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible. When the batteries are depleted, flashes on the display, and the recorder shuts off.
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.
Notes on the Folders The recorder has three folders: A, B, and . Press the MENU/FOLDER button to change folders. Folders toggle in the order of A → B → → A … each time the button is pressed. Setting Time/Date (TIME) / Notes on the Folders • You can choose between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the MENU/FOLDER button while setting the hour and minute. (Example: 5:23 P.M.
Recording 1 2 Built-in microphone Recording 3 1 Press the MENU/FOLDER button a to choose folder A or B. The folder name is displayed. a Current folder Press the REC button to start b recording. The record indicator lamp glows red. • If you press the MENU/FOLDER button while c recording, the screen display will change. b Current file number c Recording time d d Remaining recording time 2 3 Press the STOP button to stop recording. Pause Recording Pause Press the REC button while recording.
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 recorded time only as references.
Microphone Sensitivity (MIC) Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. Microphone Sensitivity (MIC) 2,4 1 5 3 1 2 3 4 5 Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens (☞ P.26). Press the +/9 or –/0 button until “MIC” flashes on the display. Press the PLAY button. The microphone sensitivity setup process begins. Press the +/9 or –/0 button to choose between HI and LO. HI : High-sensitivity mode that records sounds in all directions.
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. 5 6 The menu opens (☞ P.26).
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.
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. Shooting lamp 1,2 1 Press the shutter button halfway (Half-press). 2 Keep the button gently pressed, and then press it further (Full-press). Taking Pictures Viewfinder The shooting lamp next to the finder turns orange.
Taking Pictures If you cannot take a picture The following are probable causes. Eliminate the problem and resume photography. Probable cause Maximum number of image files recorded (250 images) Message Taking Pictures The The The Insufficient memory remaining The The Insufficient battery power The remaining 50 image files have already The taken while recording one audio file Action shooting lamp flashes in orange. display flashes “FULL”. display flashes the file number. shooting lamp flashes in orange.
Playing 2 1 5 3 4 4 5 Press the MENU/FOLDER button to choose folder A or B. Press the +/9 or –/0 button to choose the file that you want to play. Press the PLAY button to start playback. • If you press the MENU/FOLDER button during playback, the screen display will a change. a File elapsed time b File remaining time b c Recording year, month, and date d Time of recording Adjust the VOLUME control to your liking. Press the STOP button at any point you want to stop the playback.
Playing Playback functions Fast Playback (F.PLAY) Operation Playing Press the PLAY button for 1 second or longer while stopped or playing a file. ➥ The recorder plays back at approximately 30% faster than normal rate. Fast Hold the +/9 button while playing a file. Forward ➥ The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file. (8) Continue pressing the +/9 button to proceed with the cue from the beginning of the next file. Rewind Hold the –/0 button while playing a file.
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. 1 2 3 Press the MENU/FOLDER button to choose folder A or B. Choose the file you want to move and play it. Press and hold the MENU/ FOLDER button for 1 second or longer. Playback stops, and “MOVE” flashes on the display.
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 1 2 3 Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) 20 2,4,6 1,3 Press the MENU/FOLDER button to choose folder A or B. Press the +/9 or –/0 button to choose the file to be played when the alarm sounds. Press and hold the MENU/ FOLDER button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens (☞ P.26).
8 9 8 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to set the time and date: 9 Press the STOP button. 1 Press the +/9 or –/0 to select a value. 2 Press the PLAY button to set the value. • Time and date setup proceeds in the order of month, date, hour, and minute. a The menu screen closes and “END” flashes. a Alarm indicator .......................................................................................................
Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) To Cancel an Alarm Playback Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) 22 2,4,6 1,3 8 5,7 1 2 3 Press the MENU/FOLDER button to choose folder A or B. Press the +/9 or –/0 button to select a file for which alarm playback is set. Press and hold the MENU/ FOLDER button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens (☞ P.26). 4 5 6 7 8 Press the +/9 or –/0 button until “ALARM” flashes on the display. Press the PLAY button. “ALARM” turns on and “On” flashes.
Erasing You can easily erase unnecessary files. Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically. Erasing One File at a Time 3,4 Press the MENU/FOLDER button to choose a folder. Press the +/9 or –/0 button to choose the file you want to erase. You can erase a file while you are playing it back. Press the ERASE button. The file number flashes, then alternatively “ERASE” and “YES” appear on the display for 8 seconds. Press the ERASE button again. The file is erased.
System Sounds (bEEP) The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may be turned off. 1 Press and hold the MENU/ FOLDER button for 1 second or longer. The menu opens (☞ P.26). System Sounds (bEEP) 24 2,4 1 5 3 2 3 4 Press the +/9 or –/0 button until “bEEP” flashes on the display. 5 Press the STOP button. Press the PLAY button. The system sound setup process begins. Press the +/9 or –/0 button to choose between On and OFF.
Resetting the Recorder (CLEAR) This function erases all files stored in the recorder and also resets the current time and other settings to their initial status. If you have important files that you want to save, connect the recorder to a computer and transfer those files from the recorder to the computer before resetting the device. 1 2 1 While holding the STOP button, hold the ERASE button for 2 seconds or longer. 2 Press the ERASE button again.
Menu List Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for 1 second or longer HQ ( ☞ P.11) SP LP HI ( ☞ P.12) LO OFF ( Menu List ☞ P.13) On OFF ( ☞ P.20) On On ( ☞ P.24) ( ☞ P.8) Recording mode setting. Switch among HQ, SP, and LP modes. OFF Time/Date Screen 12 hour/year, month, day Microphone mode setting. Switch between HI and LO modes. VCVA setting. Switch between On (enabled) and OFF (disabled). Alarm playback setting. Switch between On (enabled) and OFF (disabled). System sounds setting.
Using OLYMPUS Voice Album Software By connecting the recorder to your PC, you will be able to use Voice Album in the following ways: PC Camera function The Visual Index function displays the images corresponding to the index points in the audio file. You can quickly and easily search the important audio file or the important part of recording with the linked images. You can monitor the images using your PC. Voice Album function Slide show function You can add your comments and narration to image files.
Using OLYMPUS Voice Album Software Operating Environment Using OLYMPUS Voice Album Software 28 PC: IBM PC/AT compatible PC Operating System: Microsoft Windows 98/ 98SE/ Me/ 2000 Professional/ XP Professional,Home Edition CPU: Intel Pentium II class 233 MHz processor or better RAM: 64 MB or more Hard drive space: 10 MB or more Drive: 2x or faster CD-ROM drive Sound card: Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100% compatible sound card Browser: Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.
Installing Software Before you connect the USB cable to the recorder and your PC, you must first install the software. Be sure to confirm the following before installation: • Check your PC’s operating system before attempting installation. • Exit all running applications. • If you are running Windows 2000 /XP (Professional only) on a network, you need to log on as an administrator. 2 3 4 5 6 Click on the [Start] button and select [Run]. The installation program will start automatically.
Starting Voice Album 1 2 1 2 Insert end A of the USB cable to your PC's USB port or USB hub. Confirm that the recorder is not in use before attaching end b of the USB cable to the PC terminal port of the recorder. • Release the HOLD switch on the recorder and make sure that the recorder is in stop mode before plugging in the USB cable. When the recorder and the PC are connected with the USB cable, the recorder display alternately flashes “PC” and “LINK”.
Window Names 1 3 4 5 Window Names 7 2 6 1 Menu bar You can select various menu commands. 2 Tool bar Frequently used menu commands are assigned to buttons. 3 Playback Controller Control buttons to play and stop audio files. 4 File List View Will display the folders selected in 6 and 7. 5 Visual Index View Displays Visual Indexes (which are images linked to an audio file). 6 Recorder View Displays folder structure of connected recorder.
Using Online Help To open Online Help, do either of the following: • Click on the [Start] button, select [All Programs], then [OLYMPUS Voice Album], then click on [Help]. • While Voice Album is running, choose [Contents] from the [Help] menu. • While Voice Album is running, press [F1] on the keyboard. Search by Contents Using Online Help 1 2 3 Once the Online Help screen appears, click on the Contents tab. Double-click on the desired topic heading. icon of the The title of the topic is displayed.
File Format Transferred audio files are recorded in WAVE format (.wav) and image files are recorded in JPEG format (.jpg). When you transfer files, the filenames change as follows. In the recorder On the PC A001 Folder name File number DW A0001.wav (jpg) Prefix added to the file in the PC Folder name Extension File number The file number of the transferred file is renumbered automatically and will differ from the original file on the recorder.
Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Nothing appears on the display The batteries are not loaded properly. The recorder is in HOLD mode. Won’t start The recorder is in HOLD mode. Unable to record Low remaining internal flash memory. The maximum number of files has been reached. The earphone is connected. Verify polarity is correct (☞ P.7). Release the recorder from HOLD (☞ P.25). Release the recorder from HOLD (☞ P.25). Erase unnecessary files (☞ P.23). Check another folder (☞ P.9).
Specifications The following are for only technical questions and support about OLYMPUS recorder and software. ◆ Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 ◆ User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada distec@olympus.
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