Olympus VN-5000 User Manual download pdf (Page 2)

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-5500

This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin Directive 2006/66/EC Annex II] indicates

separate collection of waste batteries in the EU countries.

Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse. Please use the return

and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste

Erase

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 STOP (4) button during a menu setup operation, the recorder will stop and

apply 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 Folder

Other Functions

Notes:

• An erased  le 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 battery

or attempt any other functions on the voice recorder during this period because data may be

corrupted.

1 While the recorder is during

stop mode, press and hold

the

DISP

button for

1 second or longer.

h Basic Operation of the Menu Mode

Using the menu function, you can change various settings according to your preference.

VCVA indicator

h Index Marks

Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to provide a quick and easy way

of 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 LP

Approx. 20 hours

5 minutes

Approx. 53 hours

40 minutes

Approx. 300 hours

30 minutes

Notes:

• The recording time shown above is for one continuous  le. The available

recording time may be shorter than speci ed if several  les are recorded.

(Use the remaining time and recorded time only as references.)

Current recording mode

4 Press the 9 or 0 but-

ton to select [

YES

a File to be erased

5 Press the

PLAY

(` ) but-

ton.

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. To protect yourself and others

from personal injury or damage to property, it is essential that you always read the warnings 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.

• 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 authorized

service station, or any other reasons is excluded from Olympus’s liability.

Alarm indicator

h Moving File between Folders

You can move files recorded in folders [F], [G], [H] and [I] to other folders. The moved file is

added 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 are

having problems with the recorder, or if you want to erase the entire memory of the recorder.

Current microphone

sensitivity

1 Press the

FOLDER

INDEX

button to select

folder.

2 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the

file to be erased.

3 Press the

ERASE

(s) button.

1 Press the

FOLDER

INDEX

button to select

the folder to be erased.

2 Press the

ERASE

(s) button twice.

h Erasing One File at a Time

2 Press the + or – button to

select what you would like

to set up.

• The selected menu item flashes.

3 Press the or 0 but-

ton to change the setting.

4 Press the

PLAY

( `) button

to confirm the setting.

5 Press the

STOP

(4 ) button to close the

menu.

h Alarm Playback Function [

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 playback the

preselected file.

In Menu mode selection...[

SET

], [

OFF

]

After selecting [

SET

], press the

PLAY

( `) button to set the

time.

Note:

• With the alarm playback function, only one  le can be played back. Select

a  le for the function before setting the time.

1 Select the file you want to transfer, and press

the

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  le.

• Sequential index marks numbers are reassigned automatically.

1 While the recorder is dur-

ing recording (pause re-

cording) mode or playback

mode, press and hold the

FOLDER

INDEX

button to

set an index mark.

• An index number appears on the

display.

Notes:

• The destination folder and the number of the moved  le appear on the display, and moving is

completed.

• If the destination folder is full (100  les), [FULL] appears on the display, and you cannot move the

 le to that folder.

1 Press and hold the

STOP

( 4) button and the

ERASE

(s) button for 3 seconds or longer.

3 Press the 9 or 0 but-

ton to select [

YES

a Folder to be erased

4 Press the

PLAY

(` ) but-

ton.

2 While the recorder is during playback mode,

press and hold the

DISP

button for 1

second or longer.

3 Press the 9 or 0 but-

ton to select a destination

folder.

4 Press the

PLAY

(`) but-

ton.

a Destination folder

b Destination number of the file

2 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 longer

before you press the PLAY (` )

button in Step 3, Clear mode will

be canceled, and the recorder will

enter 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 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.

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 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.

For safe and correct Usage

Q1: 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.

Troubleshooting

Recording medium:

Built-in flash memory

Overall frequency:

HQ mode: 200 to 7,900 Hz

SP mode: 300 to 4,700 Hz

LP mode: 300 to 2,900 Hz

Recording time:

HQ mode: Approx. 20 hours 5 minutes

SP mode: Approx. 53 hours 40 minutes

LP mode: Approx. 300 hours 30 minutes

Microphone:

Electret Condenser Microphone (mon-

aural)

Speaker:

Built-in ø 28 mm round dynamic speaker

Maximum power:

120 mW

Specifications

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

Telephone pickup: TP7

Accessories (Optional)

h Microphone Sensitivity [

]

h Using the Variable Control Voice

Actuator [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 the

scheduled time even if the system sounds are disabled.

h 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.

In Menu mode selection...[

SET

], [

OFF

]

After selecting [

SET

], press the

PLAY

(`) button to set the

time.

To cancel the timer setting:

For the timer in the menu mode, select [

OFF

], and press the

PLAY

(`) button.

Earphone jack (monaural):

ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 8 Ω

Microphone jack (monaural):

ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 2 kΩ

Power supply:

Two AAA (LR03) batteries or Two Ni-MH

rechargeable batteries

Continuous battery:

Alkaline batteries: Approx. 39 hours

Ni-MH rechargeable batteries: Approx.

22 hours

Dimensions:

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 recording

automatically, and stops it when the volume drops. Particularly helpful for

extended recording, the VCVA not only conserves memory by turning off

recording during silent periods, but also makes playback more efficient

and convenient.

In Menu mode selection...[On], [OFF]

Notes:

• During recording, press the + and – buttons to adjust the VCVA level in

15 levels.

• The Record/Play indicator light is lit during recording. When the recorder

is in Standby mode, the Record/Play indicator light  ashes and [VCVA]

 ashes on the display.

• Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the

conditions of use.

• Your recorded contents are for your personal use or pleasure only. It is prohibited to record copyrighted

material without permission of the copyright holders according to copyright law.

• Speci cations 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 if

the 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 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 reasonable protec-

tion against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses

and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the

instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, 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 Department 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.

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 of

the recording mode, microphone sensitivity, VCVA and folder are applied for the settings before

you 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 speci ed recording duration. However, if that

makes the remaining recording time insu cient for the timer-controlled recording, the recording

will not complete.

• If any operation is ongoing, the timer-controlled recording is overridden.

Menu setting screen

Move the selection one position down/decrease the

number

Move the selection one position up/increase the number

Move the

selection one

position to the

right

Move the

selection one

position to

the left

Confirm the

setting

To 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 the

setting 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  le is not played back in this case.

• If the recorder has no recorded  le in the selected folder, the alarm playback function is not

available.

• Alarm playback occurs every day unless it is set to [OFF].

Timer indicator

Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet your recording needs.

In Menu mode selection...[

], [

]

High-sensitivity mode that records

sounds in all directions.

Low-sensitivity mode suited for

dictation.

Notes:

• To ensure successful recording, make a test recording to select

appropriate 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 the

recording conditions.

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