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d'enregistrement/ Aufnahmefenster/
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grabación/ Окно записи
• The recorder functions as follows with the HOLD switch set to the
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Getting Started
HOLD position:
Identification of Parts
– If the recorder is playing, the display goes dark when playback of
the current file has completed.
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Built-in Microphone
Earphone jack
– If the recorder is recording, the display goes dark when the recorder
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Microphone jack
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Display (LCD panel)
stops recording automatically upon running out of free memory.
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Hold switch
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Record/Play indicator light
How to Use the Strap (Fig. ¶)
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STOP button
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REC (Record) button
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USB terminal*
+ button
Strap is not supplied. Use the optional accessory.
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9 (Fast Forward) button
PLAY button
0 (Rewind) button
Notes on the Folders (Fig. ¢)
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– button
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FOLDER/INDEX button
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DISPLAY/MENU button
The recorder provides four folders, A, B, C and D (D is for VN-2100/
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Battery cover
ERASE button
VN-2100PC/VN-3100/VN-3100PC/VN-4100/VN-4100PC only). To
change the folder selection, press the FOLDER button while the
recorder is stopped. Each recorded file is stored in a folder. Using
* PC (USB) terminal ... VN-1100PC/VN-2100PC/VN-3100PC/VN-4100PC
folders to classify files makes it convenient to find files you want
Inserting Batteries (Fig. ¡)
to access later. Up to a total of 100 files can be recorded in each
1. Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open.
folder. Q Current folder
2. Insert two size-AAA alkaline batteries, observing the correct
Setting Time/Date (TIME) (Fig. [)
polarity.
If you have set the time and date, information as to when a sound
3. Close the battery cover completely. Time/Date screen appears.
file was recorded is stored automatically with that file.
The hour indicator flashes, indicating the start of the Time/Date
setup process. (See "Setting Time/Date [TIME]" for details).
When you install batteries for the first time or each time you replace
the batteries, the hour indication will flash. In such a case, be sure
Q Built-in speaker
to set the time and date by following steps 4 through 7 described
An optional Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery (BR401) from Olympus can be
below.
used for the recorder.
1. Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer.
Replacing Batteries
2. Press the + or – button until "TIME" flashes on the display.
When
appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon as
3. Press the PLAY button. The hour indicator flashes.
possible. Size-AAA alkaline batteries are recommended. When the
4. Press the + or – button to set the hour.
batteries are depleted,
appears on the display, and the recor-
5. Press the PLAY or 9 button to accept the minute.
der shuts off. It is recommended to set the HOLD switch to the
The minute indicator flashes. Pressing the 0 button
HOLD position before you replace batteries to maintain the current
enables the hour setting again.
settings (Time/Date, etc.). For your convenience, the recorder also
6. Press the + or – button to set the minute. Repeat steps 5 and
logs the current settings in nonvolatile memory at hourly intervals.
6 to continue to set the year, month and date in the same way.
Power Supply (Fig. ")
7. After setting the date, press the PLAY or 9 button.
The HOLD switch functions as a power button. When you do not use
This completes the time/date setup procedure.
• You can switch the time indication between the 12-hour system
the recorder, set the HOLD switch to the HOLD position while the
and the 24-hour system by pressing the DISPLAY/MENU button
recorder is stopped. This will power off the recorder and minimize
while you are setting the hour or minute.
the battery drain.
• You can change the order of the date indication by pressing the
Power on...Reset the HOLD switch.
DISPLAY/MENU button while you are setting the year, month, or
Power off...Set the HOLD switch to the HOLD position.
day. (Example: June 14, 2007)
Standby Mode and Display Shut Off
If the recorder is stopped or paused for 60 minutes or longer during
recording or play back, it goes into Standby (power-save) mode, and
Recording
(Fig. ])
the display shuts off. To exit Standby mode and turn on the display,
1. Press the FOLDER button to select the desired folder.
press any button.
2. Press the REC button to start recording. The Record/Play
Hold
indicator light turns red, and recording starts.
Set the HOLD switch to the HOLD position. All operation buttons are
3. To stop recording, press the STOP button. New recordings
are saved as the last file in the folder.
disabled. This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried
Q Current folder, W Current recording mode, E Current file
in a handbag or pocket. Remember to reset the HOLD switch before
number, R Recording time, T Remaining recording time
attempting to use the recorder.
Notes
To Pause Recording (Fig. |)
• The alarm will sound at the scheduled time even if the recorder is set
To Pause
to HOLD. The recorder will then begin to play the file associated with
Press the REC button during recording.
the alarm once you press any button (Excluded VN-1100/VN-1100PC).
"PAUSE" appears on the display and the Record/Play indicator
light flashes.
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