User manual OLYMPUS VN-3600

[. . . ] Main Features · The VN-900/1800/3600 has three recording modes: HQ (High Quality) mode, SP (Standard Playback) mode, and LP (Long Playback) mode. · The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) reduces memory usage by pausing recording when it senses silence. · Four folders, each of which can contain a maximum of 100 recorded messages. · Jogdial layout and liquid crystal display enable easy operation. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Identification of Parts 1 Earphone jack (EAR) 2 Display (LCD panel) 3 Clip 4 DISPLAY button 5 Jogdial 6 ERASE button 7 Built-in speaker 8 Microphone 9 Microphone jack (MIC) 0 Recording/playing lamp (VN-3600/1800 only) Recording lamp (VN-900) ! [. . . ] · If you choose HI, we recommend setting the recording mode to HQ or SP to best take advantage of the higher sensitivity. · If you choose HI, background noise may be high depending on the recording conditions. Notes 1 2 3 Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select folder S. Press the 9/+ or 0/­ button to select the date subfolder to be erased. Press and hold the ERASE button for 2 seconds or longer. "ALL" flashes, then alternatively the date of the selected subfolder and "YES" appear on the display for 8 seconds. All files in the date subfolder are erased. Moving Files Between Folders (MOVE) You can move files recorded in folders A, B and C to other folders. The moved file is added at to the end of the destination folder. 4 1 2 3 4 Choose the file you want to transfer and press the PLAY button to play it. Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for 1 second or longer while the file is playing. Playback stops, and "MOVE" flashes on the display. Press the 9/+ or 0/­ button to choose a destination folder. The destination folder and new file number appear after moving. The destination folder and the number of the moved file appear on the display, and moving is completed. a Destination folder b Destination number of the file Note 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. Erase All Files in the S Folder 1 2 Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select folder S. Press and hold the ERASE button for 4 seconds or longer. "S" and "ALL" flash, then alternatively "ERASE" and "YES" appear on the display for 8 seconds. All files in folder S are erased. Notes · You cannot move files between folder S and the other folders. · If the destination folder is full (100 files), "FULL" appears on the display, and you cannot move the file to that folder. 3 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. Recording Modes (MODE) You can select from among three recording modes: HQ (High Quality) mode, SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long Playback) mode. 137 min. Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset volume, the builtin Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops it 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. 1 2 Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for 1 second or longer. Press the 9/+ or 0/­ button until "VCVA" flashes on the display. 364 min. 3 4 · 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. ) 1 2 3 Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for 1 second or longer. [. . . ] 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) 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-900 (8 MB) HQ mode: Approx. Built-in ø 28 mm round dynamic speaker 120 mW ø 3. 5 mm diameter, impedance 8 Two AAA (LR03 or R03) 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 1 Hold the STOP button, and hold the ERASE button for 2 seconds or longer. [. . . ]