VN-7800PC VN-6800PC VN-6500PC VN-5500PC VN-3500PC: Instructions
VN-7800PC VN-6800PC VN-6500PC VN-5500PC VN-3500PC: Instructions
VN-7800PC VN-6800PC VN-6500PC VN-5500PC VN-3500PC: Instructions
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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.
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Introduction
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Before using your new recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly. Keep t his 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. EN-BD2245-03 AP0904 -1-
Getting Started
h Identification of Parts
1 Built-in Microphone 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 HOLD switch 4 USB terminal 5 STOP ( 4) button 6 PLAY/OK ( `) button 7 0 (Rewind) button 8 Battery cover 9 FOLDER /INDEX button
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jack ! Display (LCD panel) @ Record/play indicator light # REC ( s ) button $ + button ! % 9 (Fast Forward) button ^ button & DISP/MENU button @ * ERASE ( s) button ( Strap hole
0 0 EAR (Earphone)
# $ % ^ &
3 Guide indicator 4 Character information display Recording level meter 5 Battery indicator 6 Erase lock indicator 7 Current file number * For VN-7800PC/VN-6500PC only.
h Inserting Batteries
1 Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open.
When the HOLD switch is set to the direction of the arrow, the display is turned off after [ HOLD ] is displayed. Follow the next step without regard to it.
An optional Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery (BR401) from Olympus can be used for the recorder.
h Power Supply
Power on: Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite that indicated by the arrow. Power off : Slide the HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow while the recorder is not in operation.
hHold
Setting the HOLD switch to the direction of the arrow holds the current status, and all button operations are disabled. Remember to release the HOLD switch to use the recorder.
If you have set the time and date, information as to when a sound file was recorded is stored automatically with that file. When you install batteries for the first time or each time you replace the batteries, the Month indication will flash. In such a case, be sure to set the time and date by following steps 4 through 6 described below.
1 Press and hold the DISP/MENU button for 1 second or longer to go to the main menu.
2 Press the 9 or 0 button to select [Sub Menu]. 3 Press the PLAY/OK ( `) button.
Select the item from Month, Day , Year , Hour and Minute with a f lashing point.
1. 108 12:00 AM
Follow the same steps by pressing the 9 or 0 button to elect the next item, and press the + or button to set.
1. 108 12:00 AM
The clock will start from the set date and time. Press the PLAY/OK ( `) button according to the time signal.
7.2508 3:00 PM
Recording
h Notes on the Folders
Current folder
The recorder provides five folders, [ F], [ G], [ H], [ I] and [ W ]. To change the folder selection, press the FOLDER /INDEX button while the recorder is stopped. Note: Up to a total of 200 files can be recorded in each folder.
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h Recording
1 Pre ss t he F O L D E R / INDEX button to select the desired folder.
a Current folder
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bc
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Remain 22h52m46s
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h To Pause Recording
To Pause:
While the recorder is during recording mode, press the REC ( s ) button.
[Rec Pause] appears on the display.
Rec Pause
To Resume Recording:
Press the REC ( s ) button again.
Recording will resume at the point of interruption.
Operation
Press and hold the STOP ( 4 ) button Press the DISP/ MENU button Press the DISP/ MENU button
Display
While holding the button down, Remaining recording time and Remaining memory are displayed. Each press switches the display in the order of Recording elapsed time, Remaining recording time and Recording level meter . Each press switches the display in the order of Playback elapsed time, Remaining playback time, Date of recording and Time at recording.
Playback
h Playback
1 Press the FOLDER /INDEX button to select the desired folder.
The record/play indicator light turns green, and the elapsed playing time is indicated on the display. a Current file number b Playing time
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a b
The display shows the volume level. You can choose between [00] to [30].
h Canceling Playback
To Stop:
Press the STOP ( 4) button.
The recorder stops in the middle of the file being played.
To Resume Playback:
Press the PLAY/OK ( `) button again.
Playback will resume at the point of interruption.
Rewind:
When you release the 0 button, the recorder will resume normal playback. Notes: The recorder pauses when it reaches to the end of the file during fast forwarding or fast rewinding. Pressing and holding it continues fast-forwarding or fast-rewinding. If there is an index mark or temp mark in the middle of the file, the recorder will stop at that location.
While the recorder is during playback mode, press and hold the 0 button.
Note: If there is an index mark or temp mark in the middle of the file, the recorder will stop at that location.
Notes: When the slow playback mode is selected, the [ J] appears and, for the fast playback mode, [ K] appears on the display. Even if playback is stopped, the changed playback speed will be retained. The next playback will be at that speed.
Repeat End ?
2 Press the REC ( s ) button again at the position where you want to end segment repeat playback.
The recorder repeatedly plays back the segment until the segment repeat playback is cancelled.
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Erase
You can easily erase unnecessary files. Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically.
2 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the file to be erased. 3 Press the ER ASE ( s ) button.
a File to be erased
Erase:
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Start
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File Erase!
Erase:
Cancel
All Erase!
Erase Done
Notes: An erased file cannot be restored. The file set to erase lock will not be erased. If operation is not executed for 8 seconds during the setting, it will return to the stop status. Completion of erasing may take several seconds. Do not attempt to remove, replace battery or attempt any other functions on the voice recorder during this period because data may be corrupted.
Menu mode
h The levels of the menu screen and the operation buttons [Main Menu/Sub Menu]
The setting can be switched by putting the recorder in menu mode.
Step 2 Select the menu item in the main menu or sub menu screen.
Main menu screen Rec Mode
REC
Sub menu screen Format System Main Menu Time & Date Language Contrast LED Beep
Lock
PLAY
Voice *
REC
Sub Menu
REC
REC PLAY
mark can be set even during recording. mark can be set even during playback.
DISP/MENU
Press and hold the button for 1 second or longer to put the recorder in menu mode.
PLAY/OK ( `)
Go to the setting screen from the main menu or sub menu screen. Confirm the item selected in the setting screen, and go back to the main menu or sub menu screen. Complete the menu mode setting. (If pressed while the setting screen is displayed, the item being selected will not be set.)
0 or 9
Switch the items of the setting screen in the main menu or sub menu screen.
STOP ( 4 ) or REC ( s )
Menu
Guide icon: Tells you the next button to use by flashing.
3 Press the PLAY/OK ( ` ) button. 4 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the setting.
Go to the setting screen of the selected menu item. To set the sub menu, select the [Sub Menu] from the main menu screen. And select and set the menu item from the a b sub menu screen in the same manner. 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.
Mode: SP
Approx. 139 h. 35 min. Approx. 69 h. 35 min. Approx. 17 h. 10 min.
Mode: LP
Approx. 444 h. Approx. 221 h. 30 min. Approx. 54 h. 40 min.
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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.
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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)
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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.
h Set the LowCut Filter [LowCut] (For VN-7800PC/VNLowCut Filter indicator 6500PC 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.
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Voice:
On
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Beep:
On
h LED [LED]
You can set it so the Record/Play indicator light does not turn on.
LED:
On
In Menu mode selection: You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from [01] to [12].
Contrast:Level06
In Menu mode selection: Lang.: English Lang.: Franais Idioma: espaol Sprache: Deutsch Lingua: Italiano 9
Lang. : English
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1 The Sub Menu opens. 2 Press the 9 or 0 to select [Format]. 3 Press the PLAY/OK ( `) button.
[ ^ ] ] and [Cancel ] flashes alternately.
Format: Cancel
Sure?:
Cancel
6 Press the 9 button again to select [Start]. 7 Press the PLAY/OK ( `) button.
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. Otherwise data may be damaged. Never format the recorder from a PC. When the recorder is formatted, all the stored data, including locked files, are erased.
Recorders 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.
Index 06 Set
Index 02
Index 02 Clear
Notes: Index marks cannot be placed on files created on machines other than Olympus IC recorders, but temp marks can be placed instead to temporarily remember desired locations. Temp marks are temporary markings, so if you move to another file, or connect the recorder to a computer, they will be automatically erased. Up to 16 index and temp marks can be set in a file. Index or temp marks cannot be set or erased in a locked file.
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h Connecting to Your PC
Apart from using this unit as a recorder, you can use it as an external memory for your computer, as a storage device. The audio files recorded by this recorder can be played back on your computer using Windows Media Player. You can also transfer the WMA files downloaded with Windows Media Player to your recorder and enjoy them (excluding files with copyright protection).
USB terminal
Connect the recorder to your computer and launch Explorer. The recorder will be recognized as a removable disk. Each of the five folders is named as DSS_FLDA, B, C, D and E. The audio files are saved in these folders. All the audio files recorded by this recorder will be in WMA format. i.e.: VN-7800PC: VN780001.WMA VN-6800PC: VN680001.WMA VN-6500PC: VN650001.WMA VN-5500PC: VN550001.WMA VN-3500PC: VN350001.WMA If you are using Windows 2000, Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC.
Remote
Sending the date
3 Click [ ] on the task bar located at the lowerright corner of the screen. Click [Safely Remove Hardware].
PC
Receiving the data
PC
Compatible PCs:
Windows PCs equipped with more than one free USB port
Macintosh
Operating System:
Mac OS X 10.2.8 ~ 10.5 (Standard Installation)
Compatible PCs:
Apple Macintosh series equipped with more than one free USB port The support service will not cover if your PC has been updated from Windows 95 or 98 to Windows 2000/XP/Vista. Any failure on a self-modified PC will not be covered under the operational warranty. Notes: NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light is flashing in red. If you do so, the data may be destroyed. Refer to the user's manual for your PC regarding the USB port or USB hub on your PC. As the noise may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder, unplug the earphone when you connect the recorder to a PC. Do not use USB connecting cables other than the supplied cable.
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 informa tion. To protect yourself and others from personal injury or damage to property, it is essential that you always read the warnings and information provided.
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Do not store the recorder in places exposed to excessive moisture or dust. Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the unit. Do not place the recorder on top of or near electric appliances such as TVs or refrigerators. Avoid recording or playing back near cellular phones or other wireless equipment, as they may cause interference and noise. If you experience noise, move to another place, or move the recorder further away from such equipment. Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause irreparable damage. Avoid strong vibrations or shocks. Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit yourself. Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or gocart). Keep the unit out of the reach of children.
Battery
V Warning
Under no circumstances insert any other parts than the main unit into the battery compartment. This may result in battery leakage, overheating, fire or explosion. 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. If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor: 1 remove the battery immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing.
Troubleshooting
Q1: Nothing happens when a button is pressed. A1: The HOLD switch may be set to [HOLD] position. The batteries may be depleted. The batteries may be inserted incorrectly. Q2: No sound or quiet sound is heard from the speaker while playing back. A2: The earphone plug may be plugged into the recorder. The volume may be set to the minimum level. Q3: Recording is not possible. A3: 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]. T he number of files is 200. Check if the display shows [Memory Full] by pressing the REC ( s ) button. Q4: The playback speed is too fast (slow). A4: The recorder may be set to fast (slow) Playback.
Specifications
Recording medium: Built-in flash memory Overall frequency: HQ mode: 200 to 13,000 Hz SP mode: 200 to 7,000 Hz LP mode: 200 to 3,000 Hz Recording time: VN-7800PC, VN-6800PC: 1 GB HQ mode: Approx. 70 h. 55 min. SP mode: Approx. 139 h. 35 min. LP mode: Approx. 444 h. VN-6500PC, VN-5500PC: 512 MB HQ mode: Approx. 35 h. 20 min. SP mode: Approx. 69 h. 35 min. LP mode: Approx. 221 h. 30 min. VN-3500PC: 128 MB HQ mode: Approx. 8 h. 40 min. SP mode: Approx. 17 h. 10 min. LP mode: Approx. 54 h. 40 min. Microphone: Electret Condenser Microphone (monaural) Speaker: Built-in 23 mm round dynamic speaker Maximum power: 250 mW Maximun headphone output: 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2) Wide band characteristic headphone output: 75 mV (according to EN 50332-2) Earphone jack (monaural): 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 8 Microphone jack (monaural): 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 2 k Power supply: Two AAA (LR03) batteries or Two Ni-MH rechargeable batteries Continuous battery: Alkaline batteries: Approx. 37 h. Ni-MH rechargeable batteries: Approx. 25 h. Dimensions: 102 (L) mm x 37 (W) mm x 18.8 (T) mm (without protrusions) Weight: 64.8 g (including battery)
The above-noted recording times indicate times after deletion of the manual data stored in the recorder. The manual data can be deleted by connecting to a computer and deleting or by formatting the recorder. For details, please see Formatting the Recorder [Format]. Before deleting the data, please make a backup file of the PDF data of the manual. 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.
h Accessories (Optional):
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger: BU-400 (Europe only) Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery: BR401 Connecting cord (Earphone jack Microphone jack): KA333 - 12 Noise-Cancellation microphone:ME52 Electret condenser microphone: ME15 Dual monaural earphone: E20 Telephone pickup: TP7 Neck Strap: ST26