Olympus VN-5000 Instructions Manual

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- 6 - - 7 - - 8 - - 9 - -10-For customers in Europe“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements forsafety, health, environment and customer protection.This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collectionof waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do not throwthe equipment into the domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection systemsavailable in your country for the disposal of this product.Applicable Product : VN-5500This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin Directive 2006/66/EC Annex II] indicatesseparate collection of waste batteries in the EU countries.Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse. Please use the returnand collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the wasteEraseNotes:• The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when aselected item is not applied.• If you press the STOP (4) button during a menu setup operation, the recorder will stop andapply the items that were set to that point.You can easily erase unnecessary files. Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically.h Erase All Files from a FolderOther FunctionsNotes:• An erased file cannot be restored.• 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 batteryor attempt any other functions on the voice recorder during this period because data may becorrupted.1 While the recorder is duringstop mode, press and holdthe DISP/MENU button for1 second or longer.h Basic Operation of the Menu ModeUsing the menu function, you can change various settings according to your preference.MenuVCVA indicatorh Index MarksIndex marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to provide a quick and easy wayof keeping track of important sections in the file.h Recording Modes [HQ SP LP]The recording mode can be chosen from [HQ] (high quality sound record-ing), [SP] (standard recording) and [LP] (long-term recording).In Menu mode selection... [HQ], [SP], [LP]HQ SP LPApprox. 20 hours5 minutesApprox. 53 hours40 minutesApprox. 300 hours30 minutesNotes:• The recording time shown above is for one continuous file. The availablerecording time may be shorter than specified if several files are recorded.(Use the remaining time and recorded time only as references.)Current recording mode4 Press the 9 or 0 but-ton to select [YES].a File to be erased5 Press the PLAY ( ` ) but-ton.Read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly. Keep thismanual in an easily accessible location for future reference.• The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. To protect yourself and othersfrom personal injury or damage to property, it is essential that you always read the warnings andinformation provided.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 some where.• Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a defectof the product, repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorizedservice station, or any other reasons is excluded from Olympus’s liability.Alarm indicatorh Moving File between FoldersYou can move files recorded in folders [F], [G], [H] and [I] to other folders. The moved file isadded to the end of the destination folder.h Resetting the Recorder [CLEAR]This function resets the current time and other settings to their initial status. It is useful if you arehaving problems with the recorder, or if you want to erase the entire memory of the recorder.Current microphonesensitivity1 Press the FOLDER/INDEX button to selectfolder.2 Press the 9 or 0 button to select thefile to be erased.3 Press the ERASE (s) button.1 Press the FOLDER/INDEX button to selectthe folder to be erased.2 Press the ERASE (s) button twice.h Erasing One File at a Time2 Press the + or – button toselect what you would liketo set up.• The selected menu item flashes.3 Press the or 0 but-ton to change the setting.4 Press the PLAY ( `) buttonto confirm the setting.5 Press the STOP ( 4 ) button to close themenu.h Alarm Playback Function [k]:You can use the alarm playback function to sound the alarm tone for5 minutes at the scheduled time. Within this 5 minutes, pressing anybutton other than the HOLD switch starts the recorder to playback thepreselected file.In Menu mode selection...[SET], [On], [OFF]After selecting [SET], press the PLAY ( `) button to set thetime.Note:• With the alarm playback function, only one file can be played back. Selecta file for the function before setting the time.1 Select the file you want to transfer, and pressthe PLAY ( `) button to play it.Clearing an Index Mark:While the index number appears on the display, press the ERASE (s) button.Notes:• Up to 10 index marks can be set in a file.• Sequential index marks numbers are reassigned automatically.1 While the recorder is dur-ing recording (pause re-cording) mode or playbackmode, press and hold theFOLDER/INDEX button toset an index mark.• An index number appears on thedisplay.Notes:• The destination folder and the number of the moved file appear on the display, and moving iscompleted.• If the destination folder is full (100 files), [FULL] appears on the display, and you cannot move thefile to that folder.1 Press and hold the STOP (4) button and theERASE (s) button for 3 seconds or longer.3 Press the 9 or 0 but-ton to select [YES].a Folder to be erased4 Press the PLAY ( ` ) but-ton.2 While the recorder is during playback mode,press and hold the DISP/MENU button for 1second or longer.3 Press the 9 or 0 but-ton to select a destinationfolder.4 Press the PLAY ( `) but-ton.a Destination folderb Destination number of the file2 Press the 9 or 0 but-ton to select [YES].3 Press the PLAY ( ` ) but-ton.• If you leave the recorder un-touched for 8 seconds or longerbefore you press the PLAY ( ` )button in Step 3, Clear mode willbe canceled, and the recorder willenter Stop mode.General Precautions• Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the battery.• Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a closed automobile under directsunlight or on the beach in the summer.• 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 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 go-cart).• Keep the unit out of the reach of children.Batteries:V Warning:• Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or disassembled.• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable batteries.• Never use any battery with a torn or cracked outer cover.• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.• If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or aburning odor:1 remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and;2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing.For safe and correct UsageQ1: 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.TroubleshootingRecording medium:Built-in flash memoryOverall frequency:HQ mode: 200 to 7,900 HzSP mode: 300 to 4,700 HzLP mode: 300 to 2,900 HzRecording time:HQ mode: Approx. 20 hours 5 minutesSP mode: Approx. 53 hours 40 minutesLP mode: Approx. 300 hours 30 minutesMicrophone:Electret Condenser Microphone (mon-aural)Speaker:Built-in ø 28 mm round dynamic speakerMaximum power:120 mWSpecificationsNi-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger: BU-400 (Europe only)Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery: BR401Connecting cord (Earphone jack ↔ Microphone jack): KA333Noise-Cancellation microphone:ME52Electret condenser microphone: ME15Telephone pickup: TP7Accessories (Optional)h Microphone Sensitivity [h]h Using the Variable Control VoiceActuator [VCVA]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...[On], [OFF]Note:• If the alarm playback function has been set, the alarm will sound at thescheduled time even if the system sounds are disabled.h Timer Recording [TIMER]:You can schedule for automatic recording, specifying the start time andend time of recording. When the timer-controlled recording completes,the setting is released.In Menu mode selection...[SET], [On], [OFF]After selecting [SET], press the PLAY (`) button to set thetime.To cancel the timer setting:For the timer in the menu mode, select [OFF], and press thePLAY (`) button.Earphone jack (monaural):ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 8 ΩMicrophone jack (monaural):ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 2 kΩPower supply:Two AAA (LR03) batteries or Two Ni-MHrechargeable batteriesContinuous battery:Alkaline batteries: Approx. 39 hoursNi-MH rechargeable batteries: Approx.22 hoursDimensions:102 (L) mm x 36 (W) mm x 20.5 (T) mm(without protrusions)Weight:63 g (including battery)When the microphone senses that sound has reached a preset volume,the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically, and stops it when the volume drops. Particularly helpful forextended recording, the VCVA not only conserves memory by turning offrecording during silent periods, but also makes playback more efficientand convenient.In Menu mode selection...[On], [OFF]Notes:• During recording, press the + and – buttons to adjust the VCVA level in15 levels.• The Record/Play indicator light is lit during recording. When the recorderis in Standby mode, the Record/Play indicator light flashes and [VCVA]flashes on the display.• Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and theconditions of use.• Your recorded contents are for your personal use or pleasure only. It is prohibited to record copyrightedmaterial without permission of the copyright holders according to copyright law.• Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for improvement of performance.Q3: Recording is not possible.A3: By pressing the STOP (4) button repeatedly while the recorder stops, check ifthe display shows:• The remaining recording time in the selected folder may have reached [00:00].• The number of files is 100.Check if the display shows [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.For customers in North and South AmericaUSA RFI:This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-tion against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, usesand can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with theinstructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is noguarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does causeharmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning theequipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or moreof the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver isconnected.• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.Canadian RFI:This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digitalapparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department ofCommunications.Cet appareil numérique ne dépasse pas les limites de Catégorie B pour les émissions de bruit radioémanant d’appareils numériques, tel que prévu dans les Règlements sur l’Interférence Radio duDépartement Canadien des Communications.Notes:• To view the current setting, select [On], and press the PLAY ( `) button.• With this function, you can set only the start and the end time of recording. The current settings ofthe recording mode, microphone sensitivity, VCVA and folder are applied for the settings beforeyou set timer-controlled recording.• The setting exceeding the remaining recording time is not allowed.• You can record at any time even if it is not within the specified recording duration. However, if thatmakes the remaining recording time insufficient for the timer-controlled recording, the recordingwill not complete.• If any operation is ongoing, the timer-controlled recording is overridden.Menu setting screenMove the selection one position down/decrease thenumberMove the selection one position up/increase the numberMove theselection oneposition to therightMove theselection oneposition tothe leftConfirm thesettingTo cancel an alarm playback:For [k] in the menu mode, select [OFF] and press the PLAY ( `) button.Notes:• Regardless of the selected folder, once the alarm playback is set, it operates every day unless thesetting is canceled.• To view the current setting, select [On], and press the PLAY ( `) button.• The alarm tone stops automatically if no button is pressed within 5 minutes after the alarm starts.The file is not played back in this case.• If the recorder has no recorded file in the selected folder, the alarm playback function is notavailable.• Alarm playback occurs every day unless it is set to [OFF].aabaTimer indicatorMicrophone sensitivity is adjustable to meet your recording needs.In Menu mode selection...[g], [i]g iHigh-sensitivity mode that recordssounds in all directions.Low-sensitivity mode suited fordictation.Notes:• To ensure successful recording, make a test recording to selectappropriate microphone sensitivity before recording.• If you select [g], we recommend setting the recording mode to [HQ]to best take advantage of the higher sensitivity.• If you select [g], background noise may be high depending on therecording conditions.

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