User manual OLYMPUS VN-8600PC

[. . . ] DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER VN-8700PC VN-8600PC VN-8500PC EN INSTRUCTIONS 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. [. . . ] · If the [Rec Scene] is set to a setting other than [Off], the [Mic Sense] function will not be available. Set [Rec Scene] to [Off] to use this function. a Rec Mode Besides stereo* and monaural recording, you can also select recording with priority to sound quality, and recording with priority to recording time. Select the recording mode appropriate to your needs. a * For VN-8700PC/VN-8600PC only. 1 Select [Rec Mode] from the menu on the [Rec Menu]. In Menu mode selection: When [MP3]* (Stereo/Monaural) is selected: [192 kbps] (Stereo), [128 kbps] (Stereo), [48 kbps] (Monaural) When [WMA] (Monaural) is selected: [HQ] (high quality sound recording), [SP] (standard recording), [LP] (long-term recording) * For VN-8700PC/VN-8600PC only. a Recording mode indicator Notes: · To ensure recording from the beginning, start recording after you see the display and the recording indicator light on. · To record a meeting and lecture clearly, set other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]. · When the external monaural microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo recording mode, it enables recording only with the L channel microphone (For VN-8700PC/VN-8600PC only). · If the [Rec Scene] is set to a setting other than [Off], the [Rec Mode] function will not be available. Set [Rec Scene] to [Off] to use this function. Low Cut Filter The recorder has a Low Cut 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. 1 Select [Low Cut Filter] from the menu on the [Rec Menu]. In Menu mode selection: [On]: [Off]: Enables the Low Cut Filter function. Disables this function. a a Low Cut Filter indicator Note: · If the [Rec Scene] is set to a setting other than [Off], the [Low Cut Filter] function will not be available. Set [Rec Scene] to [Off] to use this function. VCVA When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops below the threshold level. The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording during silent periods, which helps the playback to be more efficient. 1 Select [VCVA] from the menu on the [Rec Menu]. In Menu mode selection: [On]: [Off]: a Enables the VCVA function. Will resume recording in normal mode. a VCVA indicator Adjust the start/stop actuation level: If the surrounding noise is loud, the starting sensitivity of the VCVA can be adjusted according to the recording situation. 1 Press the REC (s) button to start recording. · When the sound volume is lower than the preset threshold sound level, recording automatically stops after 1 sec approximately, and [Standby] flashes on the display. The recording indicator light glows when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. - 11 - 2 Press the 9 or 0 button adjust the start/stop actuation level. · The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 different values. · The higher the value, the more sensitive the recorder to sounds. At the highest value, even the faintest sound will activate recording. Notes: · The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode. · If the starting level is not adjusted within 2 seconds, the display will return to the previous. · To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of the start/stop actuation level is recommended. · If the [Rec Scene] is set to a setting other than [Off], the [VCVA] function will not be available. Set [Rec Scene] to [Off] to use this function. Rec Scene The recording setting can be selected from the [Memo], [Meeting], [Conference] templates to suit the recording scene or situation. [. . . ] No sound or quiet sound is heard from the speaker while playing back. The earphone plug may be plugged into the recorder. The volume may be set to the minimum level. By pressing the STOP (4) button repeatedly while the recorder stops, check if the display shows: · The remaining recording time in the selected folder may have reached [00:00]. [. . . ]