Olympus VN-6000, VN-6500, VN-5000, VN-5500 User Manual

DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER

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INSTRUCTIONS

Please read these inst ructions for informa tion about using the product c orrectly and s afely.

Introduction

• The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced notice. Contact our Customer Support Center for the latest information relating to product names and model numbers.

• The utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrit y of the contents of this document. In the unlikely event that a questionable item, error, or omission is found, please contact our Customer Support Center.

• 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 reason is excluded.

h Safe and Proper Usage

Before using your new recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and cor rectly. Keep thi s manual in an easi ly accessible location for future reference.

• The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. To protect yourself and others from

personal injury or damage to propert y, it is essential that you always read the warnings and information provided.

Getting Started

h Identification of Parts

1 Built-in Microphone 2

MIC

HOLD

STOP

PLAY

6 0 (Rewind) button 7 Battery cover 8

FOLDER/INDEX

button

Thank you f or purchasing a n Olympus Digi tal Voice Recorder.

Keep the i nstructions handy for future reference.

To ensure successfu l recordings, we recom mend that

you test the record func tion and volume before use.

(Microphone) jack

switch

(4) button

(`) button

-1- -2- -3- -4- -5-

EAR

(Earphone) jack

0 Display (LCD panel) ! Record/play indicator

light

REC

(s ) button

# + button $ 9 (Fast Forward)

button

% – button ^

DISP/MENU

ERASE

button

(s ) button

U1-BS0120-02

AP0904

h Inserting Batteries

Built-i n speaker

Replacing Batteries:

When [N] appears on the display, replace the bat teries as soon aspossible. Size-AAA alkaline batteries are recommended. When the batteries are depleted, [O] appears on the display, and the recorder shuts off. It is recommended to set the HOLD switch to the [HO LD] position before you replace batteries to maintain the current settings (Time and date, etc.). For your convenience, the recorder also logs the current settings in nonvolatile memory at hourly intervals.

1 Press down on the arrow and slide the

battery cover open.

2 Insert two size-AAA alkaline batteries,

observing the correct polarity.

3 Close the battery cover completely.

• Time and date display appears. The “Hour” indicator flashes, indicating the start

• of the time and date setup process. (See “Setting

Time and Date [TIME]” for details).

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

h Power Supply

The HO LD switch functions as a power button. When you do not use the recorder, set the HO LD 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 Power off: Set the

position.

Standby Mode and Display Shut Off:

If the recorder is s topped 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.

hHold

Set the H OLD switch to the [HOLD] position. All operation buttons are disabled. This feature is useful when the rec order has to be carr ied in a han dbag 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] position. The recorder will then begin to play the le associated with the alarm once you press any button.

• The recorder functions as follows with the 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 record er stops recording automatically upon running out of free memory.

HOLD switch

h Notes on the Folders

The recorder provides four folders, [F], [ G], [H] and [I]. To change the folder selection, press the FOLDER /INDEX button while the recorder is stopped. Each recorded f ile is stored in a folder.

Note:

• Using folders to classify les makes it convenient to nd les you want to access later. Up to a total of 100 les can be recorded in each folder.

HOLD

switch.

switch to the [

HOLD

h How to Use the

Strap

Strap hol e

• Strap is not supplied.

Current fo lder

h Setting Time and Date [

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 ins tall bat teries f or the first time or each time you replace the batte ries, the “Hour ” indication wi ll flash. In such a c ase, be sur e to set th e time and date by following steps 4 through 7 descri bed below.

1 Press and hold the

TIME

]

DISP/MENU

button for 1

second or longer.

2 Press the + or – button to

select [

TIME

3 Press the

PL AY

(` ) but-

ton.

• The “Ho ur” indicator f lashes.

4 Press the + or – button to

set the “

5 Press th e

Hour

PL AY

”.

( ` ) or

9 button to accept the “

Minute

• The “Minute” indicator f lashes.

• Pressing the

”.

the “Hour” setting again.

0 button enables

6 Press the + or – button to

set the “

• Repeat steps 5 and 6 to con-

7 After setting the “

press the

Minute

tinue to set the “Year ”, “Month” and “Date” in the same way.

”.

Date

PLAY

( `) or 9

”,

button.

• This completes the time and date setup procedure.

]

Notes:

• You can switch the time indication between the 12-hour system and the 24-hour system by pressing the DISP/ME NU button while you are setting the hour or minute.

• You can change the order of the date indication by pressing the are setting the year, month, or day.

Example: July 14, 2008

DISP/MEN U button while you

Recording

1 Press the

FOLDER/INDEX

h To Pause Recording

To Pause:

While the recorder is during recording mode, press the

REC

• [PAUSE] appears on the display and the record/play indicator

(s ) button

light flashes.

To Resume Recording:

Press the

• Recording will resume at the point of interruption.

REC

(s ) button again.

h Notes for Recording

• If [FU LL] appears on the display, you cannot record in the selecte d folder. In such a case, erase unnecessary les.

• 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 transmit ted for clearer recording.

• Even if you press the if the remaining recording time is 5 minutes or less.

• When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds, the record/play indicator light starts ashing in red. When the recording time is decreased to 30 or 10 seconds, the light ashes faster.

• The recorder will enter Stop mode if it has been left paused for 60 minutes or longer.

• In case of dicult acoustic conditions or low speaker’s voice, recording in [ Also, usag e of an exte rnal micro phone (sol d sepa rate ly) coul d impr ove the q uali ty of recordings.

DISP/MEN U button, the display will not change to current recording time

HQ] is recommended.

h Recording from external Microphone or other Devices

The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded.

Convert ing plug ada pter of KA333

A audio inp ut termina l of other dev ices

• Wh en usi ng an exte rna l micr oph one, se lect ade qua te microp hone, such as a Noise -Can cellat ion micro phone or Electret condenser microphone (optional).

• To conn ect t he reco rder to an ex ter nal de vice, u se the connecting cord K A333 (optional), and the stereo/monaural converting plug adapter supplied with KA333.

• The input level cannot be adjus ted o n thi s recorder. When you connect the recorder to an ex ternal device, execute a test recording and adjust the output level of the external device.

h LCD Display Information

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

State of the recorder Operation Display

While in stop mode Press and hold the STOP

While in record mode Press the DI SP/MENU

While in stop mode or playback mode

(4 ) but ton

button

Press the DI SP/MENU button

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 f ile ➔ Recording time of the f ile ➔ Playing time …

sound volume.

• The di splay shows th e volume le vel. You can choos e between [00] to [30].

h Canceling Playback

To Stop:

Press the

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

STOP

(4) button.

To Resume Playback:

Press the

• Playback will resume at the point of interruption.

PLAY

(`) button again.

h Forwarding and Rewinding

Fast Forward:

While the recorder is during playback mode, press and hold the

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

9 button.

normal playback.

Rewind:

While the recorder is during playback mode, press and hold the

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

Notes:

• The end of the le is located by pressing and holding the

The recorder will pause at the end of the le. If you do not release the 9 button, the recorder will continue to fast forward.

• The beginning of the le is located by pressing and holding the

The recorder will pause at the beginning of the le. If you do not release the 0 button, the recorder will continue to rewinding.

• When the index mark is shown in the middle of a le, it will stop temporarily in the position of the index mark.

0 button.

normal playback.

9 but ton during fast forwarding.

0 button during rewinding.

h Locating the Beginning of the File:

While the recorder is during playback mode (playback or playback in slow/fast mode), press the button forwards or rewinds to the beginning of the next file or the file being played respectively.

Notes

• If an index mark is encountered midway, playback begins at that point. (See “Index Mark s” for details)

9 or 0

h Changing Playback Speed:

While the recorder is during playback mode, press the

PLAY

( `) button.

Normal speed

Slow Playback

(-25%)

Fast Playback

(+50%)

button to select the desired

4 Press the + or – button to select the proper

folder.

a Current microphone sensitivity b Current folder

2 Press the

REC

(s) button

to start recording.

• The reco rd/pl ay indic ator lig ht turns red, and recording starts.

c Current recording mode d Current file number e Recording level meter f Recording time

3 Press the

STOP

(4) button

to stop recording.

• New recordings are saved as the last file in the folder.

g Remaining recording time

Playback

1 Press the

button to se lect the de

FOLDER/INDEX

sired folder.

a Current folder

2 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the file

to playback.

3 Press the

PLAY

(`) button

to start playback.

• The reco rd/pl ay indicat or light tu rns g ree n, and th e elap sed playing time is indicated on the display.

b Current file number c Playing time

Notes:

• When the slow playback mode is selected, the [ appears on the display while the recorder is playback.

• The recorder stops playback when you press the mode, or when it reaches to the end of the le. If you once press the STOP ( 4) button and start playback again, the recorder will playback les in normal speed as well.

J] appears and, for the fast playback mode, [K]

STOP (4) button while playback in the slow/fast

h Listening with Earphone

You can listen to f iles by connecting earphones to the earphone jack. If an earphone is connected, the speaker doesn’t emit sound. Sound will be played back monaurally.

Notes:

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

• When you listen with the earphone during playback, do not raise the volume too much. It may cause hearing impairment and loss in hearing ability.

•

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

Erase

You can easily erase unnecessary files. Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically.

h Erasing One File at a Time

1 Press the

folder.

FOLDER/INDEX

button to select

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

h Alarm Playback Function [k]:

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 H OLD switch starts the recorder to playback the preselected f ile.

In Menu mode selection...[ After selecting [

time.

Note:

• With the alarm playback function, only one le can be played back. Select a le for the function before setting the time.

SET

], [On], [

], press the

OFF

PLAY

]

(`) button to set the

to confirm the setting.

2 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the

file to be erased.

3 Press the

ERASE

(s) button.

4 Press the 9 or 0 but-

ton to select [

a File to be erased

5 Press the

YES

PL AY

(` ) but-

ton.

h Erase All Files from a Folder

1 Press the

the folder to be erased.

2 Press the

3 Press the 9 or 0 but-

ton to select [

a Folder to be erased

4 Press the

ton.

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 t ake 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.

FOLDER/INDEX

ERASE

(s) button twice.

YES

PL AY

(` ) but-

button to select

5 Press the

ST O P

(4 ) button to close the

menu.

Notes:

• The re corder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a selected item is not applie d.

• If you press th e apply the items that were set to that point.

h Recording Modes [HQ SP LP]

The recording mode can be chosen from [HQ] (high quality sound recording), [SP] (standard recording) and [LP] (long-term recording).

In Menu mode selection...

VN- 6500 VN- 6000

VN-55 00 VN-50 00

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.)

h Microphone Sensitivity [

Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet your recording needs.

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

Current re cording mode

[HQ], [SP], [LP]

HQ SP LP

Approx . 40 h.

30 min.

Approx . 20 h.

5 min.

Approx . 107 h.

55 min.

Approx . 53 h.

40 min.

Approx . 604 h.

Approx . 300 h.

15 min.

30 min.

]

Current mi crophone sensiti vity

In Menu mode selection...[g], [i]

g i

High-sensitivity mode that records sounds i n all directio ns.

Notes:

• To ens ure succe ssful recor ding , make a test recor ding to sel ect appropriate microphone sensitivity before recording.

• If you select [ to best take advantage of the higher sensitivity.

• If you selec t [ recording conditions.

g], we recommend set ting the recording mode to [HQ]

g], background noise may be high depending on the

Low-s ensitiv ity mode suited for dicta tion.

To cancel an alarm playback:

For [k] in the menu mode, select [

Notes:

• Regardless of the selec ted folder, once the alarm playback is set, it operates ever y day unless the setting is canceled.

• To view the current set ting, select [

• 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 selec ted folder, the alarm playback function is not available.

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

OFF

] and press the

On], and press the PLAY ( `) button.

OFF].

PLAY (`)

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...[ After selecting [

SET

], [On], [

], press the

OFF

PLAY

]

(`) button to set the

time.

To cancel the timer setting: For the timer in the menu mode, select [

PLAY

(`) button.

Notes:

• To view the current setting, select [

• With this function, you can set only the start and the end time of recording. The current settings of the recording mode, microphone sensitivit y, 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.

On], and press the PLAY ( `) button.

OFF

], and press the

Other Functions

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.

1 Select the file you want to transfer, and press

the

PLAY

(`) button to play it.

h Using the Variable Control Voice

h Basic Operation of the Menu Mode

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

Menu set ting screen

Move the se lection one p osition up/inc rease the number

Actuator [VCVA]

When the microphone senses that sound has reached a preset volume, the bui lt-in Variabl e Co ntrol Voice Actu ator (VCVA) star ts record ing automatically, and stops it when the volume drops. Particularly helpful for extended recording, the VCVA not only conser ves memory by turning off recording during silent periods, but also makes playback more eff icient and convenient.

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

Move the

selec tion one

positi on to

the lef t

Confir m the

setti ng

Mov e the sel ect ion one p osit ion dow n/de crea se the number

Move the selec tion one positi on to the right

1 While the recorder is during

stop mode, press and hold the

DISP/MENU

button for

1 second or longer.

Notes:

• During recording, press the 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 [VC VA] ashes on the display.

+ and – buttons to adjust the VCVA level in

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.

VCVA indic ator

2 While the recorder is during playback mode,

press and hold the

DISP/MENU

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

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), [ le to that folder.

FULL] appears on the display, and you cannot move the

Alarm ind icator

button.

Timer in dicator

button for 1

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.

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.

Clearing an Index Mark:

While the index number appears on the display, press the

Notes:

• Up to 10 index mark s can be set in a le.

• Sequential index marks numbers are reassigned automatically.

h Resetting the Recorder [

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.

CLEAR

1 Press and hold the

ERASE

(s) button for 3 seconds or longer.

2 Press the 9 or 0 but-

ton to select [

3 Press the

YES

PL AY

ton.

• If yo u leav e the re cor der 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.

]

STOP

(` ) but-

ERASE

(s ) button.

(4 ) button and the

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 safet y related information. To protec t 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 l oss:

•

Recorded content in memor y may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction, or during repair work. For impor tant 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.

For safe and correct Usage

• 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, motorc ycle, 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 bat teries.

• Never use any batter y 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

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.

HOLD

switch may be set to [

HOLD

] position.

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 [

] by pressing the

REC

( s) button.

FULL

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:

HQ mode: 200 to 7,900 Hz SP mode: 300 to 4,700 Hz LP mode: 300 to 2,900 Hz

Recording time :

VN-6500/VN-6000 : 1 GB

HQ mode: Approx. 40 h. 30 min. SP mode: Approx. 107 h. 55 min. LP mode: Approx. 604 h. 15 min.

VN-5500/VN-5000 : 512 MB

HQ mode: Approx. 20 h. 5 min. SP mode: Approx. 53 h. 40 min. LP mode: Approx. 300 h. 30 min.

Microphone:

Electret Condenser Microphone (monaural)

• Batter y 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 subjec t to change without notice for improvement of p erformance.

Speaker :

Built-in ø 28 mm round dynamic speaker

Maximum power:

120 mW

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 h. Ni-MH rechargeable batteries: Approx. 22 h.

Dimensions:

102 (L) mm x 36 (W) mm x 20.5 (T) mm (without protrusions)

Weight:

63 g (including battery)

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:

Electret condenser microphone: ME15 Telephone pickup: TP7

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 par t 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection 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 Inter ference Regulati ons 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’Inter férence 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 collec tion 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-6500, VN-6000, VN-5500, VN-5000

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 batteries.

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