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DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
VN-541PC
VN-540PC
USER MANUAL
Thank you for purchasing our company's 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.
• If there are additions and/or modifications of functions due to firmware update for the
recorder, the contents will differ. For the latest information, please visit our website.
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
Getting started DIGITAL VOICE Recording RECORDER Playback VN-541PC Editing Use with a PC VN-540PC Other information USER MANUAL Thank you for purchasing our company’s digital voice recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. - Page 2 Table of contents Names of parts ........4 3 Playback 1 Getting started Playback ........... 15 Basic playback procedure ........15 Setup ..........5 Fast-forwarding ...........16 Inserting the batteries ........6 Rewinding .............17 Turning the power ON ........7 Skipping to the beginning of a file .....17 Setting the time/date..........7 Playback through the earphones ....18 Setting the beeping sounds ......8...
- Page 3 Table of contents 5 Use with a PC Indications used in this manual PC operating environment ..... 27 NOTE PC connection/disconnection ..28 Describes precautions and operations that Connecting the voice recorder to a PC ..28 should be absolutely avoided in using the voice recorder.
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Page 4: Names Of Parts
Names of parts : VN-541PC model only & files in folder, ! LED indicator light Recorder A/B repeat @ o (power, hold) 1 Built-in microphone 4 Volume button 2 m (microphone) jack 5 Battery # REC (record) switch 3 Display... -
Page 5: Getting Started
Getting started Setup This product is a voice recorder that is easy to use for all age groups, from children to senior citizens. It can be used in a range of situations, such as in business, or recording After unpacking the voice recorder, follow the memos. -
Page 6: Inserting The Batteries
Setup Inserting the batteries Before using the voice recorder, insert the batteries in the battery compartment of the voice recorder. Slide open the battery cover Pull up the battery cover in the while pressing down on it. direction of 1. Align the battery cover with the voice recorder. -
Page 7: Turning The Power On
Setup Turning the power ON Setting the time/date Set the time and date beforehand to enable While the voice recorder is turned easier management of recorded files. off, press and hold the o button. Press the 9 (p) or 0 button to select the desired setting item. -
Page 8: Setting The Beeping Sounds
Setup Setting the beeping sounds • When setting the hour or minute, each time you press the n button the The voice recorder makes beeping sounds display changes between the AM/PM when buttons are pressed, or to warn in case and 24-hour clock formats. -
Page 9: Batteries
Batteries Turning the power OFF Existing data, mode settings and the clock Battery indicator setting are saved when the power is turned off. As the battery loses its remaining charge, the battery indicator on the display changes as Press and hold the o button while follows: the voice recorder is in stop mode. -
Page 10: Preventing Accidental Operation
Preventing accidental operation Setting the voice recorder to HOLD mode maintains the current operation and disables button operations. Setting HOLD mode Releasing HOLD mode Press and hold the o button Press and hold the o button during recording or playback. during HOLD mode. -
Page 11: Recording
You can select from four recording scenes on this voice recorder - [MEMO], [TALK], [MUSIC], and [LP]*. Recorded audio will be stored in the same folder as the selected recording scenes. Each folder can store up to 199 files. * VN-541PC model only Changing the recording scene [MEMO] Suitable for recording your own voice and other sounds that are extremely close. -
Page 12: Basic Recording Procedure
Recording Basic recording procedure Changing the recording scene (☞ P.11). • Even when the power is turned off, you • Each new voice recording file is saved can immediately start recording by in the selected folder. sliding the REC switch up. Point the built-in microphone in the direction of the sound to NOTE... -
Page 13: Monitoring While Recording
Recording Monitoring while recording Recording with an external microphone You can monitor the recording as you are making it by listening on the earphones You can record audio input using an external plugged into the voice recorder’s q jack. microphone or other device connected to Use the + or –... -
Page 14: Recording From Another Connected Device
Recording from another connected device Recording audio from another Recording audio from this recorder device with this recorder with another device Audio can be recorded when you have Audio from this recorder can be recorded connected the audio output terminal to another device by connecting the audio (earphone jack) of another device and the m input terminal (microphone jack) of the other... -
Page 15: Playback
Playback Playback In addition to files recorded by the voice recorder, you can also play files in WMA format transferred from a PC. Basic playback procedure Select the file to play from the Press the p button to start folder containing it. playback. -
Page 16: Fast-Forwarding
Playback Press the p button to stop Fast-forwarding playback. • The file being played stops right away. The resume function automatically stores the playback stop position in memory. The position is retained even if the power is turned off. The next time the power is turned on, playback can be resumed from the stop position stored in the memory. -
Page 17: Rewinding
Playback Rewinding Skipping to the beginning of a file Press and hold the 0 button Skipping to the beginning of the during playback. next file • Playback starts from the current position when you release the 0 Press the 9 button while the button. -
Page 18: Playback Through The Earphones
Playback Playback through the earphones Music files If a music file transferred to the voice recorder You can connect the earphones to the voice is unplayable, check that its sampling rate, recorder’s q jack and listen to playback bit count and bit rate values are within the through them. -
Page 19: Changing The Playback Speed
Changing the playback speed Changing the playback speed is handy for speeding up conference presentations, or for slowing down parts difficult to discern when learning a language. Press and hold the p button Press the p button to finalize during playback. the setting. -
Page 20: Repeat Playback
Repeat playback Folder/File repeat playback A/B repeat playback You can select the repeat range in the file or The voice recorder has a function with the folder. which you repeat the playback of a portion (segment) of the file being played. Press and hold the l button Select a file for A/B repeat while the voice recorder is in stop... -
Page 21: Reducing Noise During Playback (Noise Cancel)
Repeat playback Reducing noise during playback (Noise Cancel) Press and hold the l button again when playback reaches Use the Noise Cancel function to reduce noise the desired end position for A/B when a recorded voice is difficult to discern. repeat playback. -
Page 22: Editing
Editing Changing the Preventing accidental information screen file erasure (File Lock) With the file lock feature you can lock Press and hold the p button while the voice important files to prevent them being recorder is in stop mode to display the remaining accidentally erased. -
Page 23: Index Marks/Temp Marks
The message [FULL] appears if you attempt to write more than 99* marks. (99: for VN-541PC/16: for VN-540PC) • You cannot write or erase index marks/ temp marks in files that have been locked by the file lock function (☞ P.22). -
Page 24: Erasing Files
Erasing files This section describes how to erase a single unnecessary file from a folder, erase all the files in the current folder at once. Files cannot be restored after being erased, so please check carefully before erasing a file. Erase a single file Erase all the files in the folder Select the file you want to erase. - Page 25 Erasing files NOTE • Locked files and read-only files cannot be erased (☞ P.22). • 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. •...
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Page 26: Formatting The Internal Memory
Formatting the internal memory Formatting the internal memory erases all existing files saved on it. Be sure to transfer all important files to a PC before formatting. While the voice recorder is in Press the p button. stop mode, press and hold the k button for more than 3 seconds. -
Page 27: Use With A Pc
Use with a PC PC operating environment The requirements shown are the operating environments needed for using a USB connection to save files recorded by the voice recorder on a PC. Windows Operating system: Microsoft Windows Vista/7/8/8.1/10 standard installation PC: Windows PC with at least one available USB port Macintosh Operating system: Mac OS X 10.5 to 10.11 standard installation PC: Apple Macintosh series PC with at least one available USB port... -
Page 28: Pc Connection/Disconnection
PC connection/disconnection Connecting the voice recorder to a PC Start the PC. NOTE • Insert the USB connector securely all Connect the USB cable to the USB the way. Operation will not be normal if port of the PC. the connection is not made properly. •... -
Page 29: Disconnecting The Voice Recorder From A Pc
PC connection/disconnection Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC Windows Macintosh Click [ ] on the task bar in the Drag-and-drop the removable lower right hand corner of the disk icon for the voice recorder screen and click [Eject DIGITAL shown on the desktop to the trash can icon. -
Page 30: Loading A File To A Pc
(Memo) TALK (Talk) Folder MUSIC (Music) File (LP) VN-541PC model only * Recognized/displayed by Copy these files to the PC. voice recorder drive name. Windows Macintosh Connect the voice recorder to the Connect the voice recorder to the PC (☞ P.28). -
Page 31: Other Information
Other information Troubleshooting Alarm Problem Possible cause Solution message Check that the positive and The batteries are not inserted negative terminals of the properly. batteries are placed correctly (☞ P.6). The display is blank. The remaining battery power Replace the batteries (☞ P.6). is low. - Page 32 The maximum number of marks Erase unnecessary marks FULL (99: for VN-541PC/16: for VN- (☞ P.23). 540PC) has been reached. Unable to write index marks/temp LOCK The file is locked.
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Page 33: Recorder Care
Recorder care s Exterior • If the voice recorder gets dirty, wipe gently with a soft cloth. If the recorder gets 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. -
Page 34: Accessories (Optional)
Accessories (optional) Accessories for our voice recorders can be purchased directly from the Online Shop on the our website. Availability of accessories differs depending on the country. ME52W mono microphone TP8 telephone pickup microphone (unidirectional) An earphone microphone that can be worn in the ear during phone Designed to record sound from a calls. -
Page 35: Copyright And Trademark Information
Copyright and trademark information • The information in this document is subject to change in future without prior notice. Contact Customer Support Center for the latest product names, model numbers and other information. • Voice recorder displays and product illustrations shown in this manual may differ from the actual product. -
Page 36: Safety Precautions
Safety precautions Voice recorder safety precautions Before using the voice recorder, read this manual to ensure correct and safe f WARNING operation. After reading this manual, be sure to keep it on hand for ready reference s Do not use the voice recorder in whenever needed. - Page 37 Safety precautions s If the voice recorder is dropped s When carrying or storing the in water or, if water, metal or battery, always place it in the case combustible foreign matter gets and protect its terminals. Do not inside: carry or store the battery together with precious metal items such as 1 Remove the battery immediately.
- Page 38 Safety precautions Operating precautions s Do not submerge the battery in freshwater or saltwater, or allow its • Do not leave the voice recorder in hot or terminals to become wet. humid locations such as in direct sunlight s Discontinue use of the battery inside a vehicle, or on a beach during summer.
- Page 39 Safety precautions <Data loss precautions> <Voice recorder disposal precautions> • Recorded content in the internal memory • Even when formatting (☞ P.26) or may be destroyed or lost due to reasons erasing (☞ P.24) are performed, only such as operating errors, device failure or the file management information of the repair.
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Page 40: Specifications
0 to 42°C (32 to 107.6°F) WMA 16 kbps 22.05 kHz WMA 5 kbps* 8 kHz Frequency response * VN-541PC model only 4 During recording 4 Maximum working output MEMO 200 Hz to 7 kHz 200 mW (8 Ω speaker) - Page 41 52 hours (approx.) 1570 hours (approx.) MEMO 52 hours (approx.) (WMA 5 kbps) 60 hours (approx.) * VN-541PC model only * VN-541PC model only NOTE 4 During audio file playback • Actually available recording times may During speaker playback be shorter than the figures shown...
- Page 42 date of issue 2016.12. https://om-digitalsolutions.com/ 2023 BS226600...
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