User manual OLYMPUS VN-480 PC

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] You can use any standard 3. 5mm monaural earphone or headphone. ­1­ ­2­ ­3­ ­4­ ­5­ 2003. 12. 25 BZ2993T4 INST EN 1 Erase Erasing from Folder A, B or C You can easily erase unnecessary files. 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-120 (16 MB) / VN-120PC (16 MB) HQ mode: Approx. 121 min VN-240 (32 MB) / VN-240PC (32 MB) HQ mode: Approx. 245 min VN-480 (64 MB) / VN-480PC (64 MB) HQ mode: Approx. · To view the current setting, select ON, and then press the ENTER button. · 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. · If the recorder has no recorded file in the selected folder, the alarm playback function is not available. · 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. Note If you leave the recorder untouched for 8 seconds or longer before you press the ENTER 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. 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) (VN-480/VN-480PC) 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. SET, ON, OFFAfter selecting SET, press the ENTER button to set the time. 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 (for VN-120/VN-240/VN-480) or make a back-up by downloading to a PC (for VN-120PC/VN-240PC/ VN-480PC). 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. Erasing from Folder S (VN-240/VN-240PC/VN-480/VN-480PC) 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. [. . . ] A5 Some files may be stored in the S folder. Hold the STOP button while in the S folder. The display will show the total number of recordings in the S folder. A6 · The number of recorded files in the destination folder may have reached 100. [. . . ]