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DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
VN-4100/VN-4100PC
VN-3100/VN-3100PC
VN-2100/VN-2100PC
VN-1100/VN-1100PC
EN
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.
For customers in North and South America
USA RFI
This equipment has been tested a
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HOLD Getting Started 4 Identification of Parts Earphone jack Built-in Microphone Microphone jack Display (LCD panel) Record/play indicator light Hold switch REC (Record) button STOP button USB terminal* + button 9 (Fast Forward) button PLAY button 0 (Rewind) button – button FOLDER/INDEX button DISPLAY/MENU button ERASE button Battery cover * PC (USB) terminal.... VN-1100PC/VN-2100PC/VN-3100PC/VN-4100PC Inserting Batteries 4 Lightly press down on the Built-in speaker arrow and slide the battery 1
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How to Use the Hold 4 4 Strap 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- Strap hole 1100PC). s The r
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Recording a Press the FOLDER button to select the desired folder 1 b Press the REC button to start recording. 2 The Record/play indicator light turns red, c and recording starts. d e To stop recording, press the a Current folder STOP button. 3 b Current recording New recordings are saved as the last file mode in the folder. c Current file number d Recording time e Remaining recording time To Pause Recording 4 To Pause Press the REC button during recording. ➥ “PAUSE” appears on the display and th
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Playing Back a Press the FOLDER button to select the desired folder. 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the file to play back. 2 a Current folder Press the PLAY button to 3 start playback. b The Record/play indicator light turns green, and the elapsed playing time is indicated on the display. c b Current file number Press the + or – button to select c Playing time the proper sound volume. 4 The display shows the volume level. You can choose between 0 to 30. Canceling Playback 4 To Stop Press th
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Erase Erasing 4 You can easily erase unnecessary files. Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically. Erasing One File at a Time Press the FOLDER button to select folder. 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the file to 2 be erased. Press the ERASE button. 3 File to be erased Press the 9 or 0 button to select the “YES”. 4 Press the PLAY button. 5 Erase All Files from a Folder Press the FOLDER button to select folder. 1 Press the ERASE button twice. 2 Folder to be erased Press the 9 or 0 b
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Menu Basic Operation of the Menu Mode 4 Using the menu function, you can change various settings according to your preference. Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer 1 while the recorder is stopped. Press the + or – button to select what you would like to 2 set up. The selected menu item flashes. Use the 9 or 0 button to change the setting. 3 Press the PLAY button to confirm the setting. 4 Press the STOP button to close the menu. 5 Menu setting screen Move the selection one positi
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Microphone Microphone Sensitivity (HI LOW) 4 sensitivity display Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet your recording needs. In Menu mode selection... HI, LOW HI: High-sensitivity mode that records sounds in all directions. LOW: Low-sensitivity mode suited for dictation. s To ensure successful recording, make a test recording to choose appropriate microphone sensitivity before recording. s If you choose “HI”, we recommend setting the recording mode to XHQ or HQ to best take advantage of
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Other Functions Moving File Between Folders 4 (Excluded VN-1100/VN-1100PC) a You can move files recorded in folders A, B, C and D to other folders. The moved file is added at to the end of the destination folder. 1 Choose the file you want to transfer and press the PLAY button b to play it. 2 Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer while the file is playing. a Destination folder b Destination 3 Press the 9 or 0 button to choose a destination folder. number of the file 4 Press
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Batteries 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 cal
