User manual OLYMPUS VN-1000

[. . . ] Getting Started DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Recording Hold Set the HOLD switch to the HOLD position. This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried in a handbag or pocket. Remember to reset the HOLD switch before attempting to use the recorder. Notes · The alarm will sound at the scheduled time even if the recorder is set to HOLD. The recorder will then begin to play the file associated with the alarm once you press any button. [. . . ] Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically. Menu Using the menu function, you can change various settings according to your preference. Other Function Alarm Playback Function ( ) 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. Specifications Recording medium: Recording time: Built-in flash memory VN-1000 (32 MB) HQ mode: Approx. 1000 min VN-2000 (64 MB) HQ mode: Approx. 2000 min Electret Condenser Microphone (monaural) Built-in ø 28 mm round dynamic speaker 120 mW ø 3. 5 mm diameter, impedance 8 ø 3. 5 mm diameter, impedance 2 k Two AAA (LR03 or R03) batteries or Two Ni-MH rechargeable batteries Alkaline batteries: About 30 hours Ni-MH rechargeable batteries: About 20 hours 99 (L) × 39 (W) × 21. 5 (T) mm 66. 5 g (including batteries) Basic operation of the menu mode 1 Y Erasing One File at a Time 2, 4 3 5 1 1 2 3 4 5 Press the FOLDER button to select folder A, B, or C. Press the + or ­ button to select the file to be erased. Press the + or ­ button to select the "YES". Press the ENTER button. 2 4 3 1, 5 Menu setting screen Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer while the recorder is stopped. Press the STOP or PLAY button to select what you would like to set up. 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. 3 2 Note Y Erase All Files from a Folder Move the selection one position to the left. Move the selection one position to the right. 4 1 1 2 3 4 Press the FOLDER button to select folder. Press the + or ­ button to select the "YES". Press the ENTER button. Move the selection one position down/decrease the number. Notes · The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a selected item is not applied. · If you press the MENU button during a menu setup operation, the recorder will stop and apply the items that were set to that point. Timer Recording (TIMER) You can schedule for automatic recording, specifying the start time and end time of recording. When the timer-controlled recording completes, the setting is released. 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 somewhere. * 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. If you leave the recorder untouched for 8 seconds or longer before you press the ENTER button, Clear mode will be canceled, and the recorder will enter Stop mode. Accessories (Optional) Erasing from Folder S To erase S folder, select S folder, and then press the ERASE button repeatedly to select your desired erasing mode. Each time you press the ERASE button, the erasing mode changes in the following order: by file by date by month by folder disabled. Recording Modes (HQ SP LP) You can select from among three recording modes: HQ (High Quality) mode, SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long Playback) mode. a In Menu mode selection. . . SET, ON, OFF After selecting SET, press the ENTER button to set the time. For safe And Correct Usage · 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. [. . . ] A3 By pressing the STOP 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 button. The number of files of the same date in folder S may have reached 10. Q4 The playback speed is too fast (slow). [. . . ]