User manual OLYMPUS VN-2000

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] · The recorder stops playing when you press the STOP button while playing back in the slow/fast mode, or when it reaches to the end of the file. If you once press the STOP button and start playback again, the recorder will play back files in normal speed as well. Maximum of 100 files 7 After setting the date, press the ENTER button. Press the MENU button. Maximum of 100 files in folder S. Press the STOP or PLAY button to set the minute. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to continue to set the year, month and date in the same way. While in stop mode Y Locating the beginning of the file While the recorder is playing back in the slow/fast mode, pressing the + or ­ button forwards or rewinds to the beginning of the previous or next file respectively. If an index mark is encountered midway, playback begins at that point. (See "Index Marks" for details) 8 While in record mode While in playback mode Press the DISPLAY button Press the DISPLAY button · You can switch the time indication between the 12-hour system and the 24-hour system by pressing the DISPLAY button while you are setting the hour or minute. · You can change the order of the date indication by pressing the DISPLAY button while you are setting the year, month, or day. (Example: February 14, 2005) U1-BZ8117-01 AP0504 File Maximum of 10 files Maximum of 100 files in each folder Total of 300 files. Y Listening with earphones You can listen to files by connecting earphones to the earphone jack. Sound will be played back monaurally. * You can use any standard 3. 5mm monaural earphone or headphone. ­1­ ­2­ ­3­ ­4­ ­5­ 2005. 4. 15 BZ8117T4 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-1000 (32 MB) HQ mode: Approx. 2000 min Electret Condenser Microphone (monaural) Built-in ø 28 mm round dynamic speaker 120 mW ø 3. 5 mm diameter, impedance 8 ø 3. 5 mm diameter, impedance 2 k Two AAA (LR03 or R03) batteries or Two Ni-MH rechargeable batteries Alkaline batteries: About 30 hours Ni-MH rechargeable batteries: About 20 hours 99 (L) × 39 (W) × 21. 5 (T) mm 66. 5 g (including batteries) Basic operation of the menu mode 1 Y Erasing One File at a Time 2, 4 3 5 1 1 2 3 4 5 Press the FOLDER button to select folder A, B, or C. Press the ENTER button. 2 4 3 1, 5 Menu setting screen Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer while the recorder is stopped. Press the STOP or PLAY button to select what you would like to set up. 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 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) 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. 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. * Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the conditions of use. [. . . ] · If you choose HI, we recommend setting the recording mode to HQ or SP to best take advantage of the higher sensitivity. · If you choose HI, background noise may be high depending on the recording conditions. Y Erase All Files in a Date Subfolder 1 2 3 4 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 4 Press the FOLDER button to select the folder S. Press the + or ­ button to select the date subfolder to be erased. Press the ENTER button. a Microphone sensitivity display 1 2 3 4 Choose the file you want to transfer and press the PLAY button to play it. [. . . ]