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Erasing from Folder S
Microphone Sensitivity (MIC)
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet your recording needs.
Erasing One File at a Time in a Date Subfolder
1
Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for 1 second or longer.
1
Press the MENU/FOLDER button and select folder S.
Go to the Menu screen.
2
2
Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select the date subfolder.
Press the 9/+ or 0/– button until "MIC" flashes on
the display.
3
Press the PLAY button.
3
Press the PLAY button.
The recorder starts to playback all the files in the selected date subfolder.
4
During playback, press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select the file to be
erased.
4
Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select between
5
Press the STOP button.
"LO" and "HI".
LO:
Low-sensitivity mode suited for dictation.
6
Press the ERASE button.
HI:
High-sensitivity mode that records sounds in all
The file number flashes, then alternatively "ERASE" and
directions.
"YES" appear on the display for 8 seconds.
5
Press the STOP button to close the menu.
7
Press the ERASE button again.
If you choose LO,
The file is erased.
Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically.
Note
Notes
If you leave the recorder untouched for 8 seconds or longer before you press the ERASE button
• To ensure successful recording, make a test recording to choose
in step 7, Erase mode will be canceled, and the recorder will enter Stop mode.
appropriate microphone sensitivity before recording.
• If you choose HI, we recommend setting the recording mode to HQ or SP to best take advantage
Erase All Files in a Date Subfolder
of the higher sensitivity.
• If you choose HI, background noise may be high depending on the recording conditions.
1
Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select folder S.
Moving Files Between Folders
2
Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select the date subfolder to be
erased.
(MOVE)
3
Press and hold the ERASE button for 2 seconds or
longer.
You can move files recorded in folders A, B and C to other folders.
"ALL" flashes, then alternatively the date of the selected
The moved file is added at to the end of the destination folder.
subfolder and "YES" appear on the display for 8 seconds.
1
Choose the file you want to transfer and press the PLAY button to play it.
4
Press the ERASE button again.
2
Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for 1
All files in the date subfolder are erased.
second or longer while the file is playing.
Note
Playback stops, and "MOVE" flashes on the display.
If you leave the recorder untouched for 8 seconds or longer before you press the ERASE button
in step 4, Erase mode will be canceled, and the recorder will enter Stop mode.
3
Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to choose a
Erase All Files in the S Folder
destination folder.
The destination folder and new file number appear after moving.
1
Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select folder S.
4
Press the PLAY button.
2
Press and hold the ERASE button for 4 seconds or
The destination folder and the number of the moved file
longer.
appear on the display, and moving is completed.
"S" and "ALL" flash, then alternatively "ERASE" and "YES"
appear on the display for 8 seconds.
Notes
• You cannot move files between folder S and the other folders.
3
Press the ERASE button again.
• If the destination folder is full (100 files), "FULL" appears on the display,
All files in folder S are erased.
and you cannot move the file to that folder.
Note
If you leave the recorder untouched for 8 seconds or longer before you press the ERASE button
in step 3, Erase mode will be canceled, and the recorder will enter Stop mode.
Using the Variable Control Voice
Actuator (VCVA)
Recording Modes (MODE)
When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset volume, the built-
You can select from among three recording modes: HQ (High Quality) mode, SP
in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops
(Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long Playback) mode.
it when the volume drops.
Particularly helpful for extended recording, the VCVA not only conserves memory
VN-900
VN-1800
VN-3600
by turning off recording during silent periods, but also makes playback more efficient
and convenient.
Approx. 22 min.
Approx. 45 min.
Approx. 91 min.
HQ mode
1
Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for
1 second or longer.
SP mode
Approx. 33 min.
Approx. 67 min.
Approx. 137 min.
The menu opens.
2
Approx. 90 min.
Approx. 180 min.
Approx. 364 min.
Press the 9/+ or 0/– button until "VCVA" flashes
LP mode
on the display.
• The recording time shown above is for one continuous file. The available recording time may
3
Press the PLAY button.
be shorter than specified if several files are recorded. (Use the remaining time and recorded
time only as references.)
1
Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for 1
4
Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select between
second or longer.
"On" and "OFF."
The menu opens, and "MODE" appears on the display.
On: The VCVA is activated.
2
Press the PLAY button.
OFF: The VCVA is canceled.
3
Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to choose a
5
Press the STOP button to close the menu.
recording mode.
6
Press the REC button to start recording.
(Initial setting)
a Current recording
Notes
4
Press the STOP button to close the menu.
mode
• When the VCVA senses sound louder than its start/stop actuation level setting, recording
starts automatically. When it senses silence for 1 second or longer, recording pauses
Note
automatically, and the recorder enters Standby mode.
• In case of difficult acoustic conditions or low speaker's voice, recording in HQ or SP is
• The Recording/playing lamp is lit during recording. When the recorder is in Standby mode, the
recommended. Also, usage of an external microphone (sold separately) could improve the
Recording/playing lamp flashes and "VCVA" flashes on the display.
quality of recordings.
Alarm Playback Function (ALARM)
The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a preset time.
Up to 20 alarms can be set.
1
Choose the file to be played when the alarm sounds.
2
Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for 1 second or longer.
3
Press the 9/+ or 0/– button until "ALARM"
flashes on the display.
4
Press the PLAY button.
The month indicator flashes.
5
Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to set the month.
6
Press the PLAY button to register your month setting.
Continue to set the date, hour, and minute.
7
will appear on the display.
Set the minute and press the STOP button.
An alarm will sound at the scheduled time for 5 minutes.
Press any button other than the DISPLAY button while the
a Microphone
alarm is sounding to play back the file you associate with
the alarm.
sensitivity display
Press the STOP button to stop file alarm playback.
Notes
• The alarm tone stops automatically if no button is pressed within 5 minutes after the alarm
starts. The file is not played back in this case.
• After alarm playback is over, the alarm playback function is canceled automatically.
• If no files are recorded in the selected folder, you cannot set the alarm playback function.
• You cannot set the year of the file to be played.
To cancel an alarm playback
1
Repeat steps 1 to 4 in "Alarm Playback Function."
The month indicator flashes.
2
Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select the month of the alarm you
want to cancel.
3
Press the PLAY button to register this month setting for alarm
cancellation.
Continue to select the date, hour and minute of the desired alarm
cancellation.
When you set the minute, "On" flashes on the display.
4
Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select "OFF."
A set alarm playback is canceled.
5
Press the STOP button to close the menu.
a Destination folder
b Destination
Schedule Alarm Playback Function
number of the file
(SALARM)
This is useful for reviewing your daily appointments and reminders.
1
Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for 1 second or longer.
2
Press the 9/+ or 0/– button until "S" and
"ALARM" flash on the display.
3
Press the PLAY button.
4
Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select "On."
5
Press the PLAY button.
The hour indicator flashes.
6
Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select the hour.
7
Press the PLAY button to register the hour.
Continue to set the minute.
8
Set the minute and press the STOP button.
An alarm will sound at the scheduled time for 5 minutes.
Press any button other than the DISPLAY button while the
alarm is sounding to play back all files recorded in the day's
date subfolder.
To stop schedule alarm playback, press the STOP button.
Notes
• The alarm tone stops automatically if no button is pressed within 5 minutes after the alarm
starts. The files recorded for the current date are not played back in this case.
• Schedule alarm playback occurs every day unless it is set to OFF.
• Even if no file is recorded in the day's date subfolder, the beeps will sound. In such a case, no
sound is heard even if you press some button while the alarm is sounding.
To cancel schedule alarm playback
a VCVA indicator
1
Repeat steps 1 to 3 in "Schedule Alarm Playback Function."
"On" flashes on the display.
2
Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select "OFF."
Schedule alarm playback is canceled.
3
Press the STOP button to close the menu.
System Sounds (BEEP)
The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. If you
wish to disable the system sounds, proceed as follows:
1
Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for 1 second or longer.
2
Press the 9/+ or 0/– button until "BEEP" flashes
on the display.
3
Press the PLAY button.
4
Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to choose between
"On" and "OFF."
On:
System sounds are enabled.
OFF: System sounds are disabled.
5
Press the STOP button to close the menu.
Note
If the alarm playback function or the schedule alarm playback function has been set, the alarm
will sound at the scheduled time even if the system sounds are disabled.
a Alarm indicator
Settings
1
Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button
for 1 second or longer while the recorder
STOP
is stopped.
2
Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select
what you would like to set up.
The item to be set will change every time the
9/+ or 0/– button is pressed.
Recording mode setting. Switch among HQ, SP, and LP modes.
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)
Scheduled Alarm setting. Switch between On (enabled) and OFF
(disabled)
System sounds setting. Switch between On (enabled) and OFF
(disabled)
Time/Date setting. In order of hour, minute, year, month and day .
Closing the Menu Screen
Press the STOP button.
Clip
How to Use the Clip
a Alarm indicator
• Press the area that the arrow points to.
• Do not force the clip wider, as it may break.
Hold
Troubleshooting
Set the HOLD switch to the HOLD position.
Q1 Nothing happens when a button is pressed.
All operation buttons are disabled. This feature is useful when the recorder has to
A1 • The HOLD button may be set to HOLD.
be carried in a handbag or pocket.
• The batteries may be depleted.
Remember to reset the HOLD switch before attempting to use the recorder.
• The batteries may be inserted incorrectly.
Q2 No sound or quiet sound is heard from the speaker while playing back.
Notes
A2 • The earphone plug may be plugged into the recorder.
• The alarm will sound at the scheduled time even if the
• The volume may be set to the minimum level.
recorder is set to HOLD. The recorder will then begin to
Q3 Recording is not possible.
play the file associated with the alarm once you press any
button.
A3 • The remaining recording time in the selected folder may have reached
• The recorder functions as follows with the HOLD switch set
"0m00s".
to the HOLD position:
• The number of recorded files in the selected folder may have reached
– If the recorder is stopped, the display goes dark.
100.
– If the recorder is playing, the display goes dark when
• The number of files of the same date in folder S may have reached 15.
playback of the current file has completed.
– When you set the HOLD switch to the HOLD position while
Q4 The playback speed is too fast.
playing back, you can still adjust the volume using the
A4 The recorder may be set to Fast Playback.
VOLUME control.
Q5 The remaining recording time seems too short.
– If the recorder is recording, the display goes dark when
A5 Some files may storede in the S folder. Hold the stop button while in the S
the recorder stops recording automatically upon running
folder. The display will show the total number of recordings in the S folder.
out of free memory.
Q6 You cannot move the file.
A6 • The number of recorded files in the destination folder may have reached 100.
• Make sure that you haven't transferred to or from the S folder.
Resetting the Recorder (CLEAR)
Specifications
This function resets the current time and other settings to their
initial status.
Recording medium:
It is useful if you are having problems with the recorder, or if
Recording time:
you want to erase the entire memory of the recorder.
1
Hold the STOP button, and hold the ERASE button for
2 seconds or longer.
"CLEAR" and "YES" appear alternately on the display for 8
seconds.
2
Press the ERASE button again.
All files in all folders are erased, and the recorder is reset
to its default settings.
Note
If you leave the recorder untouched for 8 seconds or longer before you press the ERASE button
Speaker:
in Step 2, Clear mode will be canceled, and the recorder will enter Stop mode.
Maximum power:
Earphone jack:
Microphone jack:
For Safe And Correct Usage
Power supply:
Continuous battery use time:
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.
Dimensions:
• The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. To protect
Weight:
yourself and others from personal injury or damage to property, it is essential that
you always heed the warnings and information provided.
* The continuous battery use time may be reduced according to the battery type
and the use conditions.
* Your recorded contents are for your personal use or pleasure only. It is prohibited
General Precautions
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
• Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a closed
of performance.
automobile under direct sunlight or on the beach in the summer.
• Do not store the recorder in places exposed to excessive moisture or dust.
Accessories (Optional)
• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger: BU-400
the unit.
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery: BR401
• Do not place the recorder on top of or near electric appliances such as TVs
Connecting cord (Earphone jack ↔ Microphone jack) : KA232*
or refrigerators.
Connecting cord (Mini miniplug → Miniplug) : PA3
• Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause irreparable damage.
Noise-Cancellation microphone : ME12
• Avoid strong vibrations or shocks.
Electret condenser microphone : ME10
• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit yourself.
Headset : E99
• Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a bicycle,
Telephone pickup : TP6
motorcycle, or go-cart).
• Keep the unit out of the reach of children.
Accessories marked* should be used in combination with the PA3 plug adapter.
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:
1remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn
yourself, and;
2call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing.
Built-in flash memory
VN-900 (8 MB)
HQ mode:
Approx. 22 min.
SP mode:
Approx. 33 min.
LP mode:
Approx. 90 min.
VN-1800 (16 MB)
HQ mode:
Approx. 45 min.
SP mode:
Approx. 67 min.
LP mode:
Approx. 180 min.
VN-3600 (32 MB)
HQ mode:
Approx. 91 min.
SP mode:
Approx. 137 min.
LP mode:
Approx. 364 min.
Built-in ø 28 mm round dynamic speaker
120 mW
ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 8 Ω
ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 2 kΩ
Two AAA (LR03 or R03) batteries or Two Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries
About 33 hours (use of alkaline batteries,
measured value for continuous recording
according to the specifications of our company)
96 (L) × 39 (W) × 21.5 (T) mm
60 g including batteries
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