User manual OLYMPUS VN-6800PC

[. . . ] DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER EN INSTRUCTIONS VN-7800PC VN-6800PC VN-6500PC VN-5500PC VN-3500PC Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. Keep the instructions handy for future reference. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use. Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan. [. . . ] a [ ^ ]: Press the PLAY/OK (`) button (Goes to the next screen). b [\ ] or [] ]: Press the 9 or 0 button (Changes the item). Rec Mode · To go to the main menu screen after the sub menu setting, select [Main Menu] from the sub menu screen. Mode: HQ 5 Press the PLAY/OK (`) button to confirm the setting. 6 Press the STOP (4) button to close the menu. Note: · The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a selected item is not applied. h Recording Modes [Rec Mode] The recording mode can be chosen from [HQ] (high quality sound recording), [SP] (standard recording), and [LP] (long-term recording). In Menu mode selection: Mode: HQ VN-7800PC VN-6800PC VN-6500PC VN-5500PC VN-3500PC Approx. 40 min. Current recording mode Mode: SP Approx. 40 min. 05m35s 00m00s Notes: · 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). · The above-noted recording times indicate times after deletion of the manual data stored in the recorder. h Microphone Sensitivity [Mic Sense] Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet your recording needs. Microphone sensitivity indicator In Menu mode selection: Sense: Conf. (i) Note: · To ensure successful recording, make a test recording to select appropriate microphone sensitivity before recording. 05m35s 00m00s h Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator [VCVA] When the microphone senses that sound has reached a preset volume, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops it when the volume drops. VCVA indicator In Menu mode selection: VCVA: Off VCVA: On 8 05m35s - 00m00s Adjust the Start/Stop Actuation Level: a 1 While the recorder is during recording mode, press the 9 or 0 buttons to adjust the pause sound level. · The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 different values. a VCVA Level b Start level (moves to the right/left according to the set level) 05m35s 00m00s Note: · The record/play indicator light is lit during recording. When the recorder is in Standby mode, the Record/Play indicator light flashes and [VCVA] flashes on the display. b h Set the LowCut Filter [LowCut] (For VN-7800PC/VNLowCut Filter indicator 00PC only) The recorder has a LowCut Filter function to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more clearly. This function can reduce noise from air conditioners, projectors and other similar noises. In Menu mode selection: LowCut: Off LowCut: On 05m35s 00m00s h Set the Voice Filter [Voice] (For VN-7800PC/VN00PC only) The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low and high frequency tones during normal, fast, or slow playback, and enable clear audio playback. In Menu mode selection: Voice: Off Voice: On Voice: On h Locking Files [Lock] Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased. Locked files are not erased when you choose to erase all files from a folder. Erase lock indicator In Menu mode selection: Lock: Off Lock: On 05m35s 00m00s h System Sounds [Beep] Informs a button operation or a wrong operation of the recorder by sound. System sounds may be turned off. In Menu mode selection: Beep: Off Beep: On Beep: On h LED [LED] You can set it so the Record/Play indicator light does not turn on. In Menu mode selection: LED: Off LED: On LED: On h LCD Contrast Adjustment [Contrast] Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels. In Menu mode selection: You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from [0] to []. Contrast:Level06 h Set the Display Language [Language] You can select the display language for this recorder. In Menu mode selection: Lang. : English Lang. : Français Idioma: español Sprache: Deutsch Lingua: Italiano Lang. : English - h Formatting the Recorder [Format] If you format the recorder, all files will be removed and all function settings will return to defaults except date and time settings. Transfer any important files to a computer before formatting the recorder. 1 The Sub Menu opens. 3 Press the PLAY/OK ( `) button. · [ ^ ] ] and [Cancel] flashes alternately. Format: Cancel 4 Press the 9 button to select [Start]. 5 Press the PLAY/OK ( `) button. · After the [Data All Cleared] message is on for 2 seconds, [Sure?Cancel] will turn on. Sure?: Cancel 6 Press the 9 button again to select [Start]. 7 Press the PLAY/OK (`) button. · Formatting begins and [Format Done] displays when formatting ends. Format! Format Done Notes: · It may take up to a minute to finish the initialization. Do not remove the battery or detach the battery compartment from the recorder during that time. · Never format the recorder from a PC. · When the recorder is formatted, all the stored data, including locked files, are erased. h Viewing System Information [System] You can check the recorder's information on the menu screen. Recorder's Version Version : 1. 00 Other Functions h Index Marks If index marks are placed, you can quickly find a location you want to listen to in fast forward and fast rewind and when cuing a file. Setting an Index Mark: 1 While the recorder is during recording (pause r e c o r d i n g) o r p l ay back mode, press the FOLDER/INDEX button to set an index mark. Index 06 Set Clearing an Index Mark: 1 Locate the index you want to clear. [. . . ] · Battery should never be exposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or disassembled. · Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable battery. · Never use any battery with a torn or cracked outer cover. · Keep battery out of the reach of children. [. . . ]