BZ8174-02-INST
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Erase
1
Press the FOLDER button
to select folder.
2
Press the 9 or 0
button to select the file to
be erased.
3
Press the ERASE button.
4
Press the 9 or 0
button to select the “YES”.
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Press the PLAY button.
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Erasing
You can easily erase unnecessary files. Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically
Erasing One File at a Time
Erase
Other Functions
s The recording time shown above is for one continuous file.
than specified if several files are recorded. (Use the remaining time and recorded time only as references.)
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Recording Modes (XHQ HQ SP LP)
The recording mode can be chosen from XHQ (extra high quality
sound recording) and HQ (high quality sound recording), SP
(standard recording), and LP (long-term recording).
In Menu mode selection... XHQ, HQ, SP
Notes
s An erased file cannot be restored.
s If operation is not executed for 8 seconds during the setting, it will return to the stop
status.
s 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.
1
Press and hold the MENU
button for 1 second or longer
while the recorder is stopped.
2
Press the +
select what you would like to
set up.
The selected menu item flashes.
3
Use the 9 or 0 button
to change the setting.
4
Press the PLAY button to
confirm the setting.
5
Press the STOP button to
close the menu.
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Basic Operation of the Menu Mode
Using the menu function, you can change various settings according to your preference.
Menu
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Using The V
When the microphone senses that sounds has reached a preset volume,
the built-in V
automatically
Particularly helpful for extended recording, the VCV
memory by turning off recording during silent periods, but also makes
playback more efficient and convenient.
In Menu mode selection... On, OFF
s During recording, use the + and –
s The Record/play indicator light is lit during recording. When the recorder is in
Standby mode, the Record/play indicator light flashes and “VCV
the display
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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.
1 Press the INDEX button during recording (pause recording)
or playback to set an index mark.
An index number appears on the display
Clearing an Index Mark
Press the ERASE button while the index number appears on the display
s Up to 10 index marks can be set in a file.
s Sequential index marks numbers are reassigned automatically
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Microphone Sensitivity (HI LOW)
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet your recording needs.
In Menu mode selection... HI, LOW
HI: High-sensitivity mode that records sounds in all directions.
LOW: Low-sensitivity mode suited for dictation.
s Toensure 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
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If you choose “HI”, background noise may be high depending on the recording conditions.
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Timer Recording (TIMER)
(Excluded VN-1
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.
In Menu mode selection... SET→ After selecting SET
the PLA
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System Sounds (BEEP)
The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of
errors. System sounds may be turned off.
In Menu mode selection... On, OFF
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If the alarm playback function has been set, the alarm will sound at the scheduled
time even if the system sounds are disabled
Batteries
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 a burning odor:
1 remove the batteries 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.
• 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
display shows:
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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 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 response: 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
Recording time: VN-3100/VN-3100PC: 128 MB
XHQ mode:
HQ mode:
SP mode:
LP mode:
VN-2100/VN-2100PC: 64 MB
XHQ mode:
HQ mode:
SP mode:
LP mode:
VN-1
XHQ mode:
HQ mode: Approx. 2 hours 50 minutes
SP mode: Approx. 5 hours 50 minutes
LP mode: Approx. 17 hours 50 minutes
Microphone: Electret Condenser Microphone (monaural)
Speaker: Built-in ø 28 mm round dynamic speaker
Maximum power: 120 mW
Earphone jack (monaural): ø 3.5 mm diameterΩ
Microphone jack(monaural): ø 3.5 mm diameterΩ
Power supply: T
Two Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
Continuous battery use time:
Alkaline batteries. 25 hours
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries:
Dimensions: 102(L) × 39 (W) × 19.5 (T) mm
Weight: 63 g (including battery)
*
Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries
used and the conditions of use.
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Your recorded contents are for your personal use or pleasure only
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.
Accessories (Optional)
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger: BU-400 (Europe only)
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery: BR401
Connecting cord (Earphone jack ↔ Microphone jack): KA333
Noise-Cancellation microphone: ME52
Electret condenser microphone: ME15
Dual monaural earphone: E20
Telephone pickup:
Neck Strap: ST26
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 information.
ers from personal injury or damage to property
and information 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 (for VN-1
VN-2100PC/VN-3100PC).
Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a
defect of the product, repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus autho-
rized service station, or any other reasons is excluded from the Olympus’s liability
1
Press the FOLDER button
to select folder.
2
Press the ERASE button
twice.
3
Press the 9 or 0
button to select the “YES”.
4
Press the PLAY button.
Menu setting screen
Move the selection one position
up/increase the number
Move the selection one position
down/decrease the number
Move the selection
one position
to the left.
Move the selection
one position
to the right.
Confirm the setting
Notes
s The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation,
when a selected item is not applied.
s If you press the STOP button during a menu setup operation, the recorder will stop and
apply the items that were set to that point.
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Alarm Playback Function ( )
(Excluded VN-1
You can use the alarm playback function to sound the alarm tone for 5
minutes at the scheduled time. Within this 5 minutes, pressing any button
other than the HOLD switch starts the recorder to play back the pre-
selected file.
In Menu mode selection... SET→ After selecting SET
the PLA
With the alarm playback function, only one file can be played back.
Select a file for the function before setting the time.
To cancel an alarm playback
For in the menu mode, select OFF and press the PLA
s Regardless of the selected folder
setting is canceled.
s To view the current setting, select On, and then press the PLA
s 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.
s If the recorder has no recorded file in the selected folder
s Alarm playback occurs every day unless it is set to OFF
To cancel the timer setting
For the timer in the menu mode, select OFF
s To view the current setting, select On, and then press the PLA
s With this function, you can set only the start and the end time of recording. The current settings of the
recording mode, microphone sensitivity
timer-controlled recording.
s The setting exceeding the remaining recording time is not allowed.
s You can record at any time even it is not within the specified recording duration. However, if that makes
the remaining recording time insufficient for the timer-controlled recording, the recording will not complete.
s If any operation is ongoing, the timer-controlled recording is overridden.
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Moving File Between Folders
(Excluded VN-1
You can move files recorded in folders
The moved file is added at to the end of the destination folder
1 Choose the file you want to transfer and press the PLA
to play it.
2 Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer
while the file is playing.
3 Press the 9 or 0 button to choose a destination folder
4 Press the PLA
The destination folder and the number of the moved file appear
on the display
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If the destination folder is full (100 files), “FULL” appears on the display
cannot move the file to that folder
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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
want to erase the entire memory of the recorder
1 Hold the STOP button, and hold the ERASE button for 3
seconds or longer
2 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the “YES”.
3 Press the PLA
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If you leave the recorder untouched for 8 seconds or longer before you press the
Clear mode will be canceled, and the recorder will enter Stop mode.
For safe
• Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a closed automobile
under direct sunlight 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.
File to be erased
Folder to be erased
Microphone
sensitivity display
VCV
Alarm indicator
b
a Destination folder
b Destination
number of the file
XHQ HQ SP LP
Model
Mode
Approx.1 hour 25 minutes Approx.2 hours 50 minutes
Approx.5 hours 50 minutes
Approx.17 hours 50 minutes
Approx.35 hours 50 minutes
Approx.1
Approx.5 hours 50 minutes
VN-1
VN-1
VN-2100/
VN-2100PC
Approx.2 hours 50 minutes
Current recording
mode
Approx.71 hours 40 minutes
Approx.23 hours 30 minutes
Approx.1
VN-3100/
VN-3100PC
Approx.5 hours 40 minutes
