Olympus VN-1100 User Manual download pdf

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s You can switch the time indication between the 12-hour system and the 24-hour system by pressing the

DISPLAY/MENU button while you are setting the hour or minute.

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.

(Example: June 14, 2006)

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Hold

Set the HOLD switch to the HOLD position.

All operation buttons are disabled. 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

s 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 (Excluded VN-1100/VN-

1100PC).

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.

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Current folder

To Pause Recording

To Pause

Press the REC button during recording.

➥ “PAUSE” appears on the display and the record/play indicator

light flashes.

To Resume Recording

Press the REC button again.

➥ Recording will resume at the point of interruption.

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-3100PC).

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.

s The input level cannot be adjusted on this recorder. When you connect the recorder to an external

device, execute a test recording and adjust the output level of the external device.

Lightly press down on the

arrow and slide the battery

cover open.

Insert two size-AAA alkaline

batteries, observing the correct

polarity.

Close the battery cover

completely.

Time/Date screen appears. The hour

indicator flashes, indicating the start of the

Time/Date setup process. (See “Setting

Time/Date (TIME)” for details)

An optional Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery (BR401) from Olympus can be used for the recorder.

Replacing Batteries

When appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible. Size-AAA alkaline

batteries are recommended. When the batteries are depleted,

appears on the display, and the

recorder shuts off. It is recommended to set the HOLD switch to the HOLD position before you replace

batteries to maintain the current settings (Time/Date, etc.). For your convenience,the recorder also

logs the current settings in nonvolatile memory at hourly intervals.

Inserting Batteries

Press and hold the MENU

button for 1 second or longer.

Press the + or – button until

“TIME” flashes on the

display.

Press the PLAY button.

The hour indicator flashes.

Press the + or – button to set

the hour.

Press the PLAY or 9

button to accept the minute.

The minute indicator flashes.

Pressing the 0 button enables the hour

setting again.

Press the + or – button to set

the minute.

Repeat steps 5 and 6 to continue to set

the year, month and date in the same way.

After setting the date, press

the PLAY or 9 button.

This completes the time/date setup

procedure.

Setting Time/Date (TIME)

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

hour indication will flash. In such a case, be sure to set the time and date by following

steps 4 through 7 described below.

Notes on the Folders

The recorder provides four folders, A, B, C, and D (D is for VN-2100/

VN-2100PC/VN-3100/VN-3100PC only).

To change the folder selection, press the FOLDER button while the

recorder is stopped. Each recorded file is stored in a folder. Using folders

to classify files makes it convenient to find files you want to access

later. Up to a total of 100 files can be recorded in each folder.

Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices

The external microphone and other devices can be connected and

the sound can be recorded.

s When the external microphone is connected to the microphone jack of the

recorder, the built-in microphone will not operate.

s When using an external microphone, choose adequate microphone, such as a

Noise-Cancellation microphone or Electret condenser microphone (optional).

s When connecting an external equipment, use the connecting cord KA333 (optional).

How to Use the

Strap

Power Supply

The HOLD switch functions as a power button. When you

do not use the recorder, set the HOLD switch to the HOLD

position while the recorder is stopped. This will power off

the recorder and minimize the battery drain.

Power on…Reset the HOLD switch.

Power off…Set the HOLD switch to the HOLD position.

Standby Mode and Display Shut Off

If the recorder is stopped or paused for 60 minutes or longer during recording or play back,

it goes into Standby (power-save) mode, and the display shuts off. To exit Standby mode

and turn on the display, press any button.

Earphone jack

Microphone jack

Strap hole

LCD Display Information

You can select an option for the display of the recorder. This help review and confirm different

recorder settings and file information.

RecordingGetting Started Playing Back

Press the FOLDER button to

select the desired folder.

Press the 9 or 0 button

to select the file to play back.

Press the PLAY button to

start playback.

The Record/play indicator light turns

green, and the elapsed playing time is

indicated on the display.

Press the + or – button to select

the proper sound volume.

The display shows the volume level. You

can choose between 0 to 30.

Press the FOLDER button to

select the desired folder

Press the REC button to start

recording.

The Record/play indicator light turns red,

and recording starts.

To stop recording, press the

STOP button.

New recordings are saved as the last file

in the folder.

4 Identification of Parts

a Current folder

b Current recording

mode

c Current file number

d Recording time

e Remaining recording

time

A audio input

terminal of

other devices

b Current file number

c Playing time

DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER

VN-3100/VN-3100PC

VN-2100/VN-2100PC

VN-1100/VN-1100PC

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.

Record/play indicator light

Display (LCD panel)

DISPLAY/MENU button

ERASE button

Hold switch

Built-in speaker

Battery cover

Built-in Microphone

REC (Record) button

STOP button

PLAY button

9 (Fast Forward) button

0 (Rewind) button

+ button

– button

Canceling Playback

To Stop

Press the STOP button.

➥ The recorder stops in the middle of the file being played.

To Resume Playback

Press the PLAY button again.

➥ Playback will resume at the point of interruption.

The end of the file is located by pressing and holding the 9 button during fast forwarding. The recorder will

pause at the end of the file. If you do not release the 9 button, the recorder will continue fast forward.

The beginning of the file is located by pressing and holding the 0 button during rewinding. The recorder will

pause at the beginning of the file. If you do not release the 0 button, the recorder will continue rewinding.

s When the index mark is shown in the middle of a file, it will stop temporarily in the position of the index mark.

Changing Playing Speed

You can change the playing speed by pressing the PLAY button while

the recorder is playing back.

s When the slow playback mode is selected, the “SLOW” appears and, for the fast playback mode,

“FAST” appears on the display while the recorder is playing back.

s 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.

Locating the Beginning of the File

While the recorder is playing back or playing back in slow/fast mode, pressing the 9 or 0

button forwards or rewinds to the beginning of the next file or the file being played respectively. If an

index mark is encountered midway, playback begins at that point. (See “Index Marks” for details)

Listening with Earphones

You can listen to files by connecting earphones to the earphone jack.

If an earphone is connected, the speaker doesn't emit sound. Sound will

be played back monaurally.

s To avoid irritation to the ear, insert the earphone after turn down the volume level.

s When you listen with the earphone during playback, do not raise the volume too

much. It may cause hearing impairment and decrease in hearing ability.

*Earphones are not supplied. You can use any standard 3.5mm monaural earphone or headphone.

Forwarding and Rewinding

Fast Forward

Press and hold the 9 button while playing a file.

➥ When you release the 9 button, the recorder will resume

normal playback.

Rewind

Press and hold the 0 button while playing a file.

➥ When you release the 0 button, the recorder will resume

normal playback.

Normal speed Slow playback

(-25%)

Fast playback

(+50%)

* PC (USB) terminal....

VN-1100PC/VN-2100PC/VN-3100PC

State of the

recorder

While in stop

mode

While in

record mode

While in stop

mode or

playback mode

Operation

Press and hold

the STOP button

Press the

DISPLAY button

Press the

DISPLAY button

Display

The total number of files recorded in the folder and

remaining recording time appears on the display.

The display switches between current recording time and

remaining recording time.

Playing time → Remaining playing time → Recording date

of the file → Recording time of the file → Playing time . . .

USB terminal*

For customers in North and South America

USA 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 reason-

able protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment gen-

erates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accor-

dance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. How-

ever, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this

equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one or more of 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 is

connected.

• 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

digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Depart-

ment of Communications.

Cet appareil numérique ne dépasse pas les limites de Catégorie B pour les émissions de

bruit radio émanant d’appareils numériques, tel que prévu dans les Règlements sur

l’Interférence Radio du Département Canadien des Communications.

For customers in Europe

“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European

requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection.

This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection

of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do not throw

the equipment into the domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection systems

available in your country for the disposal of this product.

Applicable Product : VN-3100/VN-3100PC/VN-2100/VN-2100PC/VN-1100/VN-1100PC

HOLD

*Strap is not supplied.

Use the optional accessory.

a Current folder

FOLDER/INDEX button

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Summary of Contents

Page 1 - INSTRUCTIONS

BZ8174-02-INST-E1 2006.06.30s You can switch the time indication between the 12-hour system and the 24-hour system by pressing theDISPLAY/MENU button

Page 2 - For safe And Correct Usage

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