[. . . ] The recorder will then begin to play the file associated with the alarm once you press any button (Excluded VN-1100/VN1100PC). s The recorder functions as follows with the HOLD switch set to the HOLD position: ­ If the recorder is playing, the display goes dark when playback of the current file has completed. ­ If the recorder is recording, the display goes dark when the recorder stops recording automatically upon running out of free memory. Press the REC button to start recording. The Record/play indicator light turns red, and recording starts. b a Current folder INSTRUCTIONS c Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. [. . . ] In such a case, be sure to set the time and date by following steps 4 through 7 described below. Press the REC button again. (See "Setting Time/Date (TIME)" for details) Notes s If "FULL" appears on the display, you cannot record in the selected folder. In such a case, erase unnecessary files or download to PC (VN-1100PC/VN-2100PC/VN-6500PC). s If the recorder is placed directly on a table when recording a meeting, it tends to pick up table vibrations. Put a notebook or other item between the table and the recorder so that the vibration is not easily transmitted for clearer recording. s Even if you press the DISPLAY button, the display will not change to current recording time if the remaining recording time is 5 minutes or less. s When remaining recording time falls to 1 minute or less, the Record/play indicator light flashes red. s The recorder will enter Stop mode if it has been left paused for 60 minutes or longer. s In case of difficult acoustic conditions or low speaker's voice, recording in XHQ or HQ is recommended. Also, usage of an external microphone (sold separately) could improve the quality of recordings. When you connect the recorder to an external device, execute a test recording and adjust the output level of the external device. 4 Changing Playing Speed You can change the playing speed by pressing the PLAY button while the recorder is playing back. Normal speed Slow playback (-25%) Fast playback (+50%) An optional Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery (BR401) from Olympus can be used for the recorder. Press the + or ­ button to set the hour. s You can change the order of the date indication by pressing the DISPLAY/MENU button while you are setting the year, month, or day. E1-BZ8174-02 AP0607 (Example: June 14, 2006) -1- -2- -3- -4- -5- Erase 4 Erasing You can easily erase unnecessary files. Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically. Menu 4 Basic Operation of the Menu Mode Using the menu function, you can change various settings according to your preference. Other Functions Batteries Warning 4 Microphone Sensitivity (HI LOW) Microphone sensitivity display 4 Moving File Between Folders (Excluded VN-1100/VN-1100PC) You can move files recorded in folders A, B, C and D to other folders. The moved file is added at to the end of the destination folder. a Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet your recording needs. HI, LOW HI: High-sensitivity mode that records sounds in all directions. LOW: Low-sensitivity mode suited for dictation. s To ensure successful recording, make a test recording to choose appropriate microphone sensitivity before recording. s If you choose "HI", we recommend setting the recording mode to XHQ or HQ to best take advantage of the higher sensitivity. s If you choose "HI", background noise may be high depending on the recording conditions. · · · · · Erasing One File at a Time 1 2 3 4 5 Press the FOLDER button to select folder. 1 2 3 Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer while the recorder is stopped. 1 2 3 4 VCVA indicator Choose the file you want to transfer and press the PLAY button to play it. Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer while the file is playing. When the recorder is in Standby mode, the Record/play indicator light flashes and "VCVA" flashes on the display. Use the 9 or 0 button to change the setting. s If the destination folder is full (100 files), "FULL" appears on the display, and you cannot move the file to that folder. Press the ERASE button. 4 Index Marks Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to provide and quick and easy way of keeping track of important sections in the file. File to be erased 4 5 Menu setting screen Press the PLAY button to confirm the setting. Press the 9 or 0 button to select the "YES". 1 Press the INDEX button during recording (pause recording) or playback to set an index mark. An index number appears on the display. Press the STOP button to close the menu. 4 System Sounds (BEEP) The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. On, OFF Specifications Recording medium: Overall frequency response: Built-in flash memory XHQ mode 300 to 7, 200 Hz HQ mode 300 to 7, 200 Hz SQ mode 300 to 5, 400 Hz LP mode 300 to 3, 100 Hz VN-3100/VN-6500PC: 128 MB XHQ mode: Approx. [. . . ] s The alarm tone stops automatically if no button is pressed within 5 minutes after the alarm starts. s If the recorder has no recorded file in the selected folder, the alarm playback function is not available. s Alarm playback occurs every day unless it is set to OFF. 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. [. . . ]