Olympus VN-1800 user manual

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Main Features
• The VN-900/1800/3600 has three recording modes: HQ (High Quality) mode, SP
(Standard Playback) mode, and LP (Long Playback) mode.
• The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) reduces memory usage by pausing
recording when it senses silence.
• Four folders, each of which can contain a maximum of 100 recorded messages.
• Jogdial layout and liquid crystal display enable easy operation.
DIGITAL VOICE
Identification of Parts
RECORDER
1 Earphone jack (EAR)
2 Display (LCD panel)
3 Clip

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Inserting Batteries Notes on the Folders The recorder has four folders: A, B, C, and S. 1 Lightly press down on the arrow and To switch between folders, press the MENU/FOLDER button slide the battery cover open. while the recorder is stopped. Each time you press the MENU/FOLDER button, the display changes as follows: A → B → C →S → A . . . a Current folder 2 Insert two size-AAA alkaline batteries, • Folders A, B, and C observing the correct polarity. Each recorded file is stored in a folder. Usi

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To Pause Recording Locating the beginning of the file Press the 9/+ or 0/– button in Stop mode,* playback mode, or fast To pause playback mode. Press the REC button during recording. , "PAUSE" appears on the display and Each time you press the 9/+ or 0/– button, the recorder will locate the beginning the Recording/playing lamp flashes. of the next or previous file. * When folder S is selected, you cannot locate the beginning of the file in Stop mode. To resume recording Notes Press the REC butto

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Erasing from Folder S Microphone Sensitivity (MIC) Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet your recording needs. Erasing One File at a Time in a Date Subfolder 1 Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for 1 second or longer. 1 Press the MENU/FOLDER button and select folder S. Go to the Menu screen. 2 Press the 9/+ or 0/– button to select the date subfolder. 2 Press the 9/+ or 0/– button until “MIC” flashes on the display. 3 Press the PLAY button. 3 Press the PLAY button. The recorder starts

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Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) System Sounds (BEEP) The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a preset time. The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. If you Up to 20 alarms can be set. wish to disable the system sounds, proceed as follows: 1 Choose the file to be played when the alarm sounds. 1 Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for 1 second or longer. 2 Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for 1 second or longer. 2 Press the 9/+ or

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Hold Troubleshooting Set the HOLD switch to the HOLD position. Q1 Nothing happens when a button is pressed. All operation buttons are disabled. This feature is useful when the recorder has to A1 • The HOLD button may be set to HOLD. be carried in a handbag or pocket. • The batteries may be depleted. Remember to reset the HOLD switch before attempting to use the recorder. • The batteries may be inserted incorrectly. Q2 No sound or quiet sound is heard from the speaker while playing back. Notes A2