VN-8100PC Instructions (English)
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... found, please contact our Customer Support Center. • Any liability for radio noise emissions from Olympus! U1-BS0507-01 -1- Register your new recorder, read this document may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Conformity Model Number: VN-8100PC/VN-8000PC Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Tel...
... found, please contact our Customer Support Center. • Any liability for radio noise emissions from Olympus! U1-BS0507-01 -1- Register your new recorder, read this document may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this manual in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Conformity Model Number: VN-8100PC/VN-8000PC Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Tel...
VN-8100PC Instructions (English)
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...jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in microphone 4 Recording indicator light 5 Built-in use may not be used in this recorder. • Be sure to [Small] only. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is in speaker 6 + button 7 REC (s) (Record) button 8 9button 9 FOLDER/INDEX/SCENE button 0 - File name*2 @ During recording mode: Remaining memory bar indicator*2 During playback or stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. ERASE button @ `OK/MENU button # 0 button $ STOP (4) button % Display (LCD panel) ^ POWER/HOLD switch & USB connector * Battery cover ( Strap hole Display...
...jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in microphone 4 Recording indicator light 5 Built-in use may not be used in this recorder. • Be sure to [Small] only. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is in speaker 6 + button 7 REC (s) (Record) button 8 9button 9 FOLDER/INDEX/SCENE button 0 - File name*2 @ During recording mode: Remaining memory bar indicator*2 During playback or stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. ERASE button @ `OK/MENU button # 0 button $ STOP (4) button % Display (LCD panel) ^ POWER/HOLD switch & USB connector * Battery cover ( Strap hole Display...
VN-8100PC Instructions (English)
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... battery cover completely by the arrow for each time you set to HOLD mode. Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management. When you press any button in HOLD mode, the clock display flashes for over 5 minutes after it goes into standby (power-save mode If the recorder is stopped/not used up, it will not operate the recorder. • If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is turned off, slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction...
... battery cover completely by the arrow for each time you set to HOLD mode. Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management. When you press any button in HOLD mode, the clock display flashes for over 5 minutes after it goes into standby (power-save mode If the recorder is stopped/not used up, it will not operate the recorder. • If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is turned off, slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction...
VN-8100PC Instructions (English)
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...-in microphone, and the same audio will be changed in the selected folder. 2 Press the REC (s) button to 200 files. About recording h Recording Before starting recording, select a folder between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the FOLDER/INDEX/SCENE button while setting the hour and minute. • You can store up to start from the set . • Select the item from the menu on the [Device Menu]. (please see "Menu setting" ☞ P.9, "Time & Date...
...-in microphone, and the same audio will be changed in the selected folder. 2 Press the REC (s) button to 200 files. About recording h Recording Before starting recording, select a folder between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the FOLDER/INDEX/SCENE button while setting the hour and minute. • You can store up to start from the set . • Select the item from the menu on the [Device Menu]. (please see "Menu setting" ☞ P.9, "Time & Date...
VN-8100PC Instructions (English)
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...: • To ensure recording from the beginning, start recording after you adjust the various sound quality settings related to playback on the recorded contents While the recorder is full. h Pause While the recorder is adjustable to meet recording needs. h Microphone sensitivity Microphone sensitivity is during recording mode, press the ` OK/MENU button. • Stop recording and the file that was just recorded will appear when the recording cannot be used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo recording mode, it is decreasing...
...: • To ensure recording from the beginning, start recording after you adjust the various sound quality settings related to playback on the recorded contents While the recorder is full. h Pause While the recorder is adjustable to meet recording needs. h Microphone sensitivity Microphone sensitivity is during recording mode, press the ` OK/MENU button. • Stop recording and the file that was just recorded will appear when the recording cannot be used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo recording mode, it is decreasing...
VN-8100PC Instructions (English)
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... recorder will resume normal playback. • If there is activated the stopped location will be adjusted within a range from the end of the previous file. While the recorder is during playback mode, press the 0 button twice. • The recorder skips to the beginning of the file. h Forwarding and Rewinding While the recorder is turned off. a Folder indicator 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the file to playback. 3 Press the `OK/MENU button...
... recorder will resume normal playback. • If there is activated the stopped location will be adjusted within a range from the end of the previous file. While the recorder is during playback mode, press the 0 button twice. • The recorder skips to the beginning of the file. h Forwarding and Rewinding While the recorder is turned off. a Folder indicator 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the file to playback. 3 Press the `OK/MENU button...
VN-8100PC Instructions (English)
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... be changed playback speed will be automatically erased if you move to another file or connect the recorder to a computer. 1 While the recorder is during recording mode or playback mode, press the FOLDER/INDEX/SCENE button. • Even after turning down . [x1.1 Play] - [x2.0 Play] (Fast playback) Playback speed becomes faster. 4 Press the `OK/MENU button to the ear, insert the earphone after an index or temp mark is stopped, the changed between 0.5 and 2 times speed. Note...
... be changed playback speed will be automatically erased if you move to another file or connect the recorder to a computer. 1 While the recorder is during recording mode or playback mode, press the FOLDER/INDEX/SCENE button. • Even after turning down . [x1.1 Play] - [x2.0 Play] (Fast playback) Playback speed becomes faster. 4 Press the `OK/MENU button to the ear, insert the earphone after an index or temp mark is stopped, the changed between 0.5 and 2 times speed. Note...
VN-8100PC Instructions (English)
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... marks, [Index Full] message will return to end segment repeat playback. • The recorder repeatedly plays back the segment until the segment repeat playback is erased. • Index or temp numbers after the erased index or temp number will release the segment repeat playback. Note: • As in normal playback mode, playback speed can be erased simultaneously. 1 Select the folder or file you want to start playback. 2 Press the REC (s) button at the position where...
... marks, [Index Full] message will return to end segment repeat playback. • The recorder repeatedly plays back the segment until the segment repeat playback is erased. • Index or temp numbers after the erased index or temp number will release the segment repeat playback. Note: • As in normal playback mode, playback speed can be erased simultaneously. 1 Select the folder or file you want to start playback. 2 Press the REC (s) button at the position where...
VN-8100PC Instructions (English)
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... the batteries will start. • [Erase Done] is displayed when the file is erased. Notes: • The locked files and files set as follows. 1 While the recorder is during stop mode, playback mode or recording mode, press the ` OK/MENU button for 1second or longer. 2 Press the + or − button to move to [Erase!] and erasing will not run out while processing. • You cannot delete folders through the recorder. 2 While the recorder is during stop mode...
... the batteries will start. • [Erase Done] is displayed when the file is erased. Notes: • The locked files and files set as follows. 1 While the recorder is during stop mode, playback mode or recording mode, press the ` OK/MENU button for 1second or longer. 2 Press the + or − button to move to [Erase!] and erasing will not run out while processing. • You cannot delete folders through the recorder. 2 While the recorder is during stop mode...
VN-8100PC Instructions (English)
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... file you want to divide. 2 Start Playback or fast-forward the file, and stop the playback at divide position. 3 Select [File Divide] from being accidentally erased. Property Select the files for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a selected item is not applied. • When entering menu settings during recording or playback, the menu settings will be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with large capacities and long recording times can be erased. Notes: • Only MP3 file recorded on the a [File Menu]. In Menu mode...
... file you want to divide. 2 Start Playback or fast-forward the file, and stop the playback at divide position. 3 Select [File Divide] from being accidentally erased. Property Select the files for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a selected item is not applied. • When entering menu settings during recording or playback, the menu settings will be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with large capacities and long recording times can be erased. Notes: • Only MP3 file recorded on the a [File Menu]. In Menu mode...
VN-8100PC Instructions (English)
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...Set [Rec Scene] to [Off] to use this function. The recording indicator light glows when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. - 11 - In Menu mode selection: a [High]: High recording sensitivity suitable for dictation. Low Cut Filter The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to meet recording needs. 1 Select [Mic Sense] from the menu on the [Rec Menu]. a In Menu mode selection: [On]: Enables the VCVA function. [Off]: Disables this function. Will resume recording in or external microphone) is adjustable to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices...
...Set [Rec Scene] to [Off] to use this function. The recording indicator light glows when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. - 11 - In Menu mode selection: a [High]: High recording sensitivity suitable for dictation. Low Cut Filter The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to meet recording needs. 1 Select [Mic Sense] from the menu on the [Rec Menu]. a In Menu mode selection: [On]: Enables the VCVA function. [Off]: Disables this function. Will resume recording in or external microphone) is adjustable to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices...
VN-8100PC Instructions (English)
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... 0 button adjust the start/stop actuation level. • The VCVA level can be selected from the [Memo], [Meeting], [Conference] templates to suit the recording scene or situation. In Menu mode selection: When [Play Area] is selected: a [File]: Stop after playing back the current file. [Folder]: Play files continuously in [User Setting]. • To change the [Rec Scene], return the screen to [Scene Select] by pressing and holding the FOLDER/INDEX/SCENE button for seminars with menu settings saved using [Scene Save]. a Rec Scene...
... 0 button adjust the start/stop actuation level. • The VCVA level can be selected from the [Memo], [Meeting], [Conference] templates to suit the recording scene or situation. In Menu mode selection: When [Play Area] is selected: a [File]: Stop after playing back the current file. [Folder]: Play files continuously in [User Setting]. • To change the [Rec Scene], return the screen to [Scene Select] by pressing and holding the FOLDER/INDEX/SCENE button for seminars with menu settings saved using [Scene Save]. a Rec Scene...
VN-8100PC Instructions (English)
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... adjust the LCD display contrast level from [01] to another playback position or repeatedly playing back short phrases. 1 Select [Skip Space] from the menu on the [Play Menu]. System sounds may be adjusted in the folder. In Menu mode selection: [On]: Enables the Beep function. [Off]: Disables this function. - 13 - This function is selected: [File Skip], [1sec. Skip], [30sec. You can set space and start playback. 2 Press the 9 or 0 button. • The recorder will forward...
... adjust the LCD display contrast level from [01] to another playback position or repeatedly playing back short phrases. 1 Select [Skip Space] from the menu on the [Play Menu]. System sounds may be adjusted in the folder. In Menu mode selection: [On]: Enables the Beep function. [Off]: Disables this function. - 13 - This function is selected: [File Skip], [1sec. Skip], [30sec. You can set space and start playback. 2 Press the 9 or 0 button. • The recorder will forward...
VN-8100PC Instructions (English)
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...MENU button. • Formatting begins and [Format !] flashes on the display. • [Format Done] appears when formatting ends. Format If you format the recorder, all files will be corrupted. Menu settings after setting reset (initial settings): Rec Menu: [Mic Sense] [Rec Mode] [Low Cut Filter] [VCVA] [Rec Scene] Play Menu: [Voice Filter]*1 [Play Mode] [Play Area] [Repeat] [High] [192 kbps]*1 [HQ]*2 [Off] [Off] [Off] [Off] [File] [Off] [Skip Space] [Forward Skip] [Reverse Skip] LCD/Sound Menu: [Font Size] [Contrast] [LED] [Beep] [Language(Lang)] [File Skip] [File Skip] [Large] [Level...
...MENU button. • Formatting begins and [Format !] flashes on the display. • [Format Done] appears when formatting ends. Format If you format the recorder, all files will be corrupted. Menu settings after setting reset (initial settings): Rec Menu: [Mic Sense] [Rec Mode] [Low Cut Filter] [VCVA] [Rec Scene] Play Menu: [Voice Filter]*1 [Play Mode] [Play Area] [Repeat] [High] [192 kbps]*1 [HQ]*2 [Off] [Off] [Off] [Off] [File] [Off] [Skip Space] [Forward Skip] [Reverse Skip] LCD/Sound Menu: [Font Size] [Contrast] [LED] [Beep] [Language(Lang)] [File Skip] [File Skip] [Large] [Level...
VN-8100PC Instructions (English)
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... not use the supplied USB extension cable with more than one free USB port Macintosh: Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6 (Standard Installation) Compatible PC's: Apple Macintosh series equipped with devices from other manufacturers. • Refer to the user's manual for your computer, as an external memory for your PC. • Be sure to the recorder. System info. Windows: When you can be recognized by the...
... not use the supplied USB extension cable with more than one free USB port Macintosh: Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6 (Standard Installation) Compatible PC's: Apple Macintosh series equipped with devices from other manufacturers. • Refer to the user's manual for your computer, as an external memory for your PC. • Be sure to the recorder. System info. Windows: When you can be recognized by the...
VN-8100PC Instructions (English)
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...; When carrying or storing the batteries, be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction, or during repair work. terminals together. Do not carry or store the batteries with any metal objects (such as leakage, color change or deformity. • Unplug the charger if the charging is still incomplete after the specified time it . 2 Disconnect the recorder from such equipment. •...
...; When carrying or storing the batteries, be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction, or during repair work. terminals together. Do not carry or store the batteries with any metal objects (such as leakage, color change or deformity. • Unplug the charger if the charging is still incomplete after the specified time it . 2 Disconnect the recorder from such equipment. •...
VN-8100PC Instructions (English)
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... POWER/HOLD switch may be set to fast (slow) Playback. monaural microphone (unidirec- Q3: Recording is heard from the speaker while playing back. tional): ME32 s Highly sensitive noisecancellation- Check if the display shows [Folder Full] by pressing the REC (s ) button. tional): ME15 s Telephone pickup: TP7 s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and charger set: BC400 (For Europe) s Ni-MH rechargeable battery: BR401 s Connecting cord: KA333 Specifications General points 4 Recording medium: Built-in memory...
... POWER/HOLD switch may be set to fast (slow) Playback. monaural microphone (unidirec- Q3: Recording is heard from the speaker while playing back. tional): ME32 s Highly sensitive noisecancellation- Check if the display shows [Folder Full] by pressing the REC (s ) button. tional): ME15 s Telephone pickup: TP7 s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and charger set: BC400 (For Europe) s Ni-MH rechargeable battery: BR401 s Connecting cord: KA333 Specifications General points 4 Recording medium: Built-in memory...
VN-8100PC Instructions (English)
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... to playback music files that have been transferred to it, check to make sure that the sampling rate and bit rate are subject to change without notice. - 18 - Combinations of use. Built-in microphone (During recording mode) approx. 32 h. Earphone Playback approx. 37 h. LP approx. 148 h. 40 min. Built-in the available recording time will increase when the bit rate is low. • Available recording time may not play...
... to playback music files that have been transferred to it, check to make sure that the sampling rate and bit rate are subject to change without notice. - 18 - Combinations of use. Built-in microphone (During recording mode) approx. 32 h. Earphone Playback approx. 37 h. LP approx. 148 h. 40 min. Built-in the available recording time will increase when the bit rate is low. • Available recording time may not play...