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General Precautions; Troubleshooting; Specifications - Olympus VN-6000 Instructions

Vn-6000 instructions (english)

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h Index Marks
Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to provide a quick and easy way
of keeping track of important sections in the file.
1 While the recorder is dur-
ing recording (pause re-
cording) mode or playback
mode, press and hold the
FOLDER/INDEX button to
set an index mark.
• An index number appears on the
display.
Clearing an Index Mark:
While the index number appears on the display, press the ERASE (s) button.
Notes:
• Up to 10 index marks can be set in a file.
• Sequential index marks numbers are reassigned automatically.
h Resetting the Recorder [CLEAR]
This function resets the current time and other settings to their initial status. It is useful if you are
having problems with the recorder, or if you want to erase the entire memory of the recorder.
1 Press and hold the STOP ( 4) button and the
ERASE (s) button for 3 seconds or longer.
2 Press the 9 or 0 but-
ton to select [YES].
3 Press the PLAY ( ` ) but-
ton.
• If you leave the recorder un-
touched for 8 seconds or longer
before you press the PLAY ( ` )
button in Step 3, Clear mode will
be canceled, and the recorder will
enter Stop mode.

General Precautions

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 read the warnings and
information provided.
Warning regarding data loss:
• Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction,
or during repair work.
• For important recorded content, we recommend you to write it down some where.
• Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a defect
of the product, repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized
service station, or any other reasons is excluded from Olympus’s liability.
For safe and correct Usage
• Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the battery.
• Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a closed automobile under direct
sunlight or on the beach in the summer.
• Do not store the recorder in places exposed to excessive moisture or dust.
• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the unit.
• Do not place the recorder on top of or near electric appliances such as TVs or refrigerators.
• Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause irreparable damage.
• Avoid strong vibrations or shocks.
• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit yourself.
• Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart).
• Keep the unit out of the reach of children.
Batteries:
Warning:
• Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or disassembled.
• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable batteries.
• Never use any battery with a torn or cracked outer cover.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a
burning odor:
1 remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and;
2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing.

Troubleshooting

Q1: Nothing happens when a button is pressed.
A1: The HOLD switch may be set to [HOLD] position.
The batteries may be depleted.
The batteries may be inserted incorrectly.
Q2: No sound or quiet sound is heard from the speaker while playing back.
A2: The earphone plug may be plugged into the recorder.
The volume may be set to the minimum level.
Q3: Recording is not possible.
A3: By pressing the STOP (4) button repeatedly while the recorder stops, check if
the display shows:
• The remaining recording time in the selected folder may have reached [00:00].
• The number of files is 100.
Check if the display shows [FULL] by pressing the REC ( s ) button.
Q4: The playback speed is too fast (slow).
A4: The recorder may be set to fast (slow) Playback.

Specifications

Recording medium:
Speaker:
Built-in flash memory
Built-in ø 28 mm round dynamic speaker
Overall frequency:
Maximum power:
HQ mode: 200 to 7,900 Hz
120 mW
SP mode: 300 to 4,700 Hz
Earphone jack (monaural):
LP mode: 300 to 2,900 Hz
ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 8 Ω
Recording time:
Microphone jack (monaural):
VN-6500/VN-6000: 1 GB
ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 2 kΩ
HQ mode: Approx. 40 h. 30 min.
Power supply:
SP mode: Approx. 107 h. 55 min.
Two AAA (LR03) batteries or Two Ni-MH
LP mode: Approx. 604 h. 15 min.
rechargeable batteries
VN-5500/VN-5000: 512 MB
Continuous battery:
HQ mode: Approx. 20 h. 5 min.
Alkaline batteries: Approx. 39 h.
SP mode: Approx. 53 h. 40 min.
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries: Approx. 22 h.
LP mode: Approx. 300 h. 30 min.
Dimensions:
Microphone:
102 (L) mm x 36 (W) mm x 20.5 (T) mm
Electret Condenser Microphone (mon-
(without protrusions)
aural)
Weight:
63 g (including battery)
• Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the
conditions of use.
• Your recorded contents are for your personal use or pleasure only. It is prohibited to record copyrighted
material without permission of the copyright holders according to copyright law.
• Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for improvement of performance.
Accessories (Optional)
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger: BU-400 (Europe only)
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery: BR401
Microphone jack): KA333
Connecting cord (Earphone jack
Noise-Cancellation microphone:ME52
Electret condenser microphone: ME15
Telephone pickup: TP7
For customers in North and South America
USA RFI:
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 protec-
tion 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.
Canadian RFI:
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Cet appareil numérique ne dépasse pas les limites de Catégorie B pour les émissions de bruit radio
émanant d’appareils numériques, tel que prévu dans les Règlements sur l’Interférence Radio du
Département Canadien des Communications.
For customers in Europe
“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for
safety, health, environment and customer protection.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection
of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do not throw
the equipment into the domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection systems
available in your country for the disposal of this product.
Applicable Product : VN-6500, VN-6000, VN-5500, VN-5000
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin Directive 2006/66/EC Annex II] indicates separate
collection of waste batteries in the EU countries.
Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse. Please use the return and
collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste batteries.
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