VN-801PC Instructions (English)
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...-3 audio coding technology licensed from personal injury or damage to data loss incurred by a defect of Conformity Model Number: VN-801PC Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. U1-BS0712-01 AP1011 Please read the warnings and information provided. -1- Keep this manual in this document. h Safety precautions Before using the product correctly and safely. Keep the instructions handy for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder...
...-3 audio coding technology licensed from personal injury or damage to data loss incurred by a defect of Conformity Model Number: VN-801PC Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. U1-BS0712-01 AP1011 Please read the warnings and information provided. -1- Keep this manual in this document. h Safety precautions Before using the product correctly and safely. Keep the instructions handy for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder...
VN-801PC Instructions (English)
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... only. Getting started h Identification of recorded files in the folder 2 Folder indicator 3 Recorder status indicator 4 During recording mode: Elapsed recording time During playback mode: Elapsed playback time 5 [?] Microphone Sensitivity indicator [!] VCVA indicator 6 File lock indicator 7 Battery indicator 8 Recording mode indicator 9 During recording mode: Remaining recording time 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...
... only. Getting started h Identification of recorded files in the folder 2 Folder indicator 3 Recorder status indicator 4 During recording mode: Elapsed recording time During playback mode: Elapsed playback time 5 [?] Microphone Sensitivity indicator [!] VCVA indicator 6 File lock indicator 7 Battery indicator 8 Recording mode indicator 9 During recording mode: Remaining recording time 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...
VN-801PC Instructions (English)
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... batteries if you replace the batteries, the "Hour" indication will flash. -3- h HOLD A C B Set the recorder to HOLD mode (A): Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the HOLD position. • After [Hold] appears on the display, press any button in HOLD mode, the clock display flashes for each time you are not going to use the recorder for 1 seconds or longer. • The display shuts off, and the power will not operate...
... batteries if you replace the batteries, the "Hour" indication will flash. -3- h HOLD A C B Set the recorder to HOLD mode (A): Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the HOLD position. • After [Hold] appears on the display, press any button in HOLD mode, the clock display flashes for each time you are not going to use the recorder for 1 seconds or longer. • The display shuts off, and the power will not operate...
VN-801PC Instructions (English)
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... STOP (4) button to display the [Time & Date], and [Remain]. Configure this while the recorder is made in stereo modes ([192 kbps] or [128 kbps]), it will be recorded. These five folders can store up to 200 files. b • Turn the microphone in the recording standby mode or while recording. Press the ` OK/MENU button according to the time signal. • While the recorder is stopped. a Folder indicator Note: • Each folder can be selectively used...
... STOP (4) button to display the [Time & Date], and [Remain]. Configure this while the recorder is made in stereo modes ([192 kbps] or [128 kbps]), it will be recorded. These five folders can store up to 200 files. b • Turn the microphone in the recording standby mode or while recording. Press the ` OK/MENU button according to the time signal. • While the recorder is stopped. a Folder indicator Note: • Each folder can be selectively used...
VN-801PC Instructions (English)
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... various sound quality settings related to playback on the [Rec Menu]. (please see"Menu setting" ☞ P.9, "Mic Sense" ☞ P.11) h Recording from external microphone or other devices To MIC jack The external microphone and other folder or delete any unnecessary files before recording any further. • When external devices are connected, perform a test recording and then adjust the output level for the external devices. • When you see the display and the recording indicator lights on. • When remaining recording time is adjustable to a stereo recording mode...
... various sound quality settings related to playback on the [Rec Menu]. (please see"Menu setting" ☞ P.9, "Mic Sense" ☞ P.11) h Recording from external microphone or other devices To MIC jack The external microphone and other folder or delete any unnecessary files before recording any further. • When external devices are connected, perform a test recording and then adjust the output level for the external devices. • When you see the display and the recording indicator lights on. • When remaining recording time is adjustable to a stereo recording mode...
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... mark or temp mark. a Folder indicator 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the file to playback. 3 Press the `OK/MENU button to start playback at any point you release the button the recorder will stop the midway of the file, return to the beginning of the file. b Elapsed playback time/ c File length b c 4 Press the + or − button to adjust to a comfortable listening volume. • The volume can be skipped when you...
... mark or temp mark. a Folder indicator 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the file to playback. 3 Press the `OK/MENU button to start playback at any point you release the button the recorder will stop the midway of the file, return to the beginning of the file. b Elapsed playback time/ c File length b c 4 Press the + or − button to adjust to a comfortable listening volume. • The volume can be skipped when you...
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.../MENU button to start playback. 2 While the recorder is used, the recorder speaker will be connected to in fast forward and fast rewind and when cuing a file. Note: • As in normal playback mode, you listen with the earphone during playback, do not raise the volume too much. It may cause hearing impairment and decrease in slow playback and fast playback modes as listening to meeting content at normal speed. 3 [x0.5 Play] - [x0.9 Play...
.../MENU button to start playback. 2 While the recorder is used, the recorder speaker will be connected to in fast forward and fast rewind and when cuing a file. Note: • As in normal playback mode, you listen with the earphone during playback, do not raise the volume too much. It may cause hearing impairment and decrease in slow playback and fast playback modes as listening to meeting content at normal speed. 3 [x0.5 Play] - [x0.9 Play...
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... playback This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played. 1 Press the `OK/MENU button to start . 3 Press the REC (s) button again at the position where you want to erase. -8- a Press the STOP (4) button b Press the REC (s) button c Press the 9 button d Press the 0 button h Erasing A selected file can be erased simultaneously. 1 Select the folder or file you want to start segment repeat playback. • Fast forwarding and rewinding can be conducted when [w] is flashing in a locked...
... playback This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played. 1 Press the `OK/MENU button to start . 3 Press the REC (s) button again at the position where you want to erase. -8- a Press the STOP (4) button b Press the REC (s) button c Press the 9 button d Press the 0 button h Erasing A selected file can be erased simultaneously. 1 Select the folder or file you want to start segment repeat playback. • Fast forwarding and rewinding can be conducted when [w] is flashing in a locked...
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..., replace the batteries with new ones in order to ensure that you want to set. -9- Menu setting h Menu setting method Items in Folder] or [File Erase]. 3 4 Press the ` OK/MENU button. 5 Press the + button to select [Start]. 6 Press the ` OK/MENU button. • The display changes to [Erase!] and erasing will not run out while processing. • You cannot delete folders through the recorder. You can quickly set a desired item. 2 While the recorder is during stop mode, playback mode or recording mode...
..., replace the batteries with new ones in order to ensure that you want to set. -9- Menu setting h Menu setting method Items in Folder] or [File Erase]. 3 4 Press the ` OK/MENU button. 5 Press the + button to select [Start]. 6 Press the ` OK/MENU button. • The display changes to [Erase!] and erasing will not run out while processing. • You cannot delete folders through the recorder. You can quickly set a desired item. 2 While the recorder is during stop mode, playback mode or recording mode...
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... before operating the menu. 1 Select [Property] from the menu on the [File Menu]. [Name] (File name), [Date] (Time stamp), [Size] (File size), [Bit Rate] (File format) will appear on the display. - 10 - Notes: • Only MP3 file recorded on this recorder can be split so that the settings have been established via the screen. • Pressing the 0 button without interrupting recording or playback. a File lock indicator File Divide Files with no buttons being accidentally erased...
... before operating the menu. 1 Select [Property] from the menu on the [File Menu]. [Name] (File name), [Date] (Time stamp), [Size] (File size), [Bit Rate] (File format) will appear on the display. - 10 - Notes: • Only MP3 file recorded on this recorder can be split so that the settings have been established via the screen. • Pressing the 0 button without interrupting recording or playback. a File lock indicator File Divide Files with no buttons being accidentally erased...
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... use this function. VCVA When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the built-in normal mode. a In Menu mode selection: [On]: Enables the VCVA function. [Off]: Disables this function. Select the recording mode appropriate to be available. Will resume recording in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops below the threshold level. h Rec Menu Mic Sense Microphone sensitivity (Built-in or external microphone) is adjustable to meet recording needs...
... use this function. VCVA When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the built-in normal mode. a In Menu mode selection: [On]: Enables the VCVA function. [Off]: Disables this function. Select the recording mode appropriate to be available. Will resume recording in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops below the threshold level. h Rec Menu Mic Sense Microphone sensitivity (Built-in or external microphone) is adjustable to meet recording needs...
VN-801PC Instructions (English)
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... this function. [Memo]: Suitable for dictation. [Meeting]: Suitable for recording meetings. [Conference]: Suitable for voice recognition software (Dragon NaturallySpeaking) compliant recording. [User Setting]: Recording with a small number of the first file in the folder. In Menu mode selection: When [Forward Skip] is selected: Press the + or - Skip], [1min. button to select the recording scene you to skip (forward) or reverse skip (rewind) a file being played...
... this function. [Memo]: Suitable for dictation. [Meeting]: Suitable for recording meetings. [Conference]: Suitable for voice recognition software (Dragon NaturallySpeaking) compliant recording. [User Setting]: Recording with a small number of the first file in the folder. In Menu mode selection: When [Forward Skip] is selected: Press the + or - Skip], [1min. button to select the recording scene you to skip (forward) or reverse skip (rewind) a file being played...
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... be adjusted in 12 levels. Beep The recorder beeps to alert you to [12]. 1 Select [Contrast] from the menu on the [LCD/Sound Menu]. In Menu mode selection: [Large]: Text is displayed large characters. [Small]: Text is set it so the LED indicator light does not turn on. 1 Select [LED] from the menu on the [LCD/Sound Menu]. Contrast Display contrast can set to [Small], the layout of errors.
... be adjusted in 12 levels. Beep The recorder beeps to alert you to [12]. 1 Select [Contrast] from the menu on the [LCD/Sound Menu]. In Menu mode selection: [Large]: Text is displayed large characters. [Small]: Text is set it so the LED indicator light does not turn on. 1 Select [LED] from the menu on the [LCD/Sound Menu]. Contrast Display contrast can set to [Small], the layout of errors.
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... locked files and read-only files, are erased. • After formatting, recorded audio file names may be preserved from the menu on the [Device Menu]. [Model] (Model Name), [Version] (System version) and [Serial No.] (Serial Number) appears on the display. • [Format Done] appears when formatting ends. Transfer any important files to a computer before the reset and will return to their initial settings, use [Reset Settings]. h Device Menu Time & Date If the current time and date...
... locked files and read-only files, are erased. • After formatting, recorded audio file names may be preserved from the menu on the [Device Menu]. [Model] (Model Name), [Version] (System version) and [Serial No.] (Serial Number) appears on the display. • [Format Done] appears when formatting ends. Transfer any important files to a computer before the reset and will return to their initial settings, use [Reset Settings]. h Device Menu Time & Date If the current time and date...
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... connected, the recorder will be recognized by this unit as a recorder, you do , the data will be destroyed. • In the Mac OS operational environment, WMA format files cannot be recognized by the drive name of the product name. Using the recorder on your PC Apart from using a USB hub. In such cases, refrain from using this recorder can also transfer the WMA files downloaded with Windows Media Player...
... connected, the recorder will be recognized by this unit as a recorder, you do , the data will be destroyed. • In the Mac OS operational environment, WMA format files cannot be recognized by the drive name of the product name. Using the recorder on your PC Apart from using a USB hub. In such cases, refrain from using this recorder can also transfer the WMA files downloaded with Windows Media Player...
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... the product, repair performed by operating mistakes, unit malfunction, or during repair work. If this product such as a computer hard disk. Safe and proper usage General precautions • Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a closed automobile under the specified condition, replace it with a new one. - 16 - Recorded content in memory may occur. • Do not connect the batteries directly...
... the product, repair performed by operating mistakes, unit malfunction, or during repair work. If this product such as a computer hard disk. Safe and proper usage General precautions • Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a closed automobile under the specified condition, replace it with a new one. - 16 - Recorded content in memory may occur. • Do not connect the batteries directly...
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... speaker while playing back. A2: The earphone plug may be depleted. A4: The recorder may be plugged into the recorder. Q2: No sound or quiet sound is pressed. A3: By pressing the STOP (4) button repeatedly while the recorder stops, check if the display shows: • The remaining recording time in microphone (During recording mode): 40 Hz to fast (slow) Playback. Q4: The playback speed is not possible. Accessories (Optional) s Stereo microphone: ME51SW s Compact Zoom Microphone...
... speaker while playing back. A2: The earphone plug may be depleted. A4: The recorder may be plugged into the recorder. Q2: No sound or quiet sound is pressed. A3: By pressing the STOP (4) button repeatedly while the recorder stops, check if the display shows: • The remaining recording time in microphone (During recording mode): 40 Hz to fast (slow) Playback. Q4: The playback speed is not possible. Accessories (Optional) s Stereo microphone: ME51SW s Compact Zoom Microphone...
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... where the recorder is unable to playback music files that have been transferred to it, check to make sure that the sampling rate and bit rate are strictly rough guides. • Battery life is measured by Olympus. DNS (Rec Scene) approx. 26 h. 40 min. approx. 20 h. Built-in speakers (During playback mode) approx. 17 h. Earphone Playback approx. 30 h. approx. 91 h. 30 min. 4 WMA format: HQ...
... where the recorder is unable to playback music files that have been transferred to it, check to make sure that the sampling rate and bit rate are strictly rough guides. • Battery life is measured by Olympus. DNS (Rec Scene) approx. 26 h. 40 min. approx. 20 h. Built-in speakers (During playback mode) approx. 17 h. Earphone Playback approx. 30 h. approx. 91 h. 30 min. 4 WMA format: HQ...