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1. Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly onto a battery or modify it e Do not connect the and terminals together This may cause fire overheating or electric shock When carrying or storing the batteries be sure to put it in the provided case to protect its terminals Do not carry or store the batteries with any metal objects such as key rings If this warning is not followed fire overheating or electric shock may occur Do not connect the batteries directly to a power outlet or a cigarette lighter of an automobile Do not insert the batteries with their and terminals reversed If any liquid from a battery gets into your eyes promptly wash it off with clean water and consult your doctor at once Do not attempt to recharge alkaline lithium or any other non rechargeable batter ies Never use any batteries 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 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service Do not expose the batteries to water Do not allow water to contact the terminals Do not remove or damage the batteries insulating sheet Do not use the batteries if you find something wrong with them such as leakage color change or deformity Unplug the charger if th2. File Menu Rec Menu Play Menu LED Sound Menu Press the or button to move to the item you want to set Press the gt OK MENU or gt l button to move the cursor to the item to set Press the or button to move to the item you want to set Font size Contrast Press the gt OK MENU or PI button Moves to the setting of the selected item O Press the or button to change the setting Press the gt OK MENU button to complete the setting You will be informed that the Setting settings have been established fixed via the screen Pressing the kad button without pressing the gt OK MENU button will cancel the settings and return you to the previous screen Press the STOP W button to close the menu screen If you enter the menu during recording or playback and press the K lt button it will allow you to return back to the previous screen without interrupting recording or playback Notes e The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation when a selected item is not applied e When entering menu settings during recording or playback the menu settings will be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with no buttons being pressed File Menu Erase Lock Locking afile keeps important data from being accidentally erased Locked files are not erased when you select to erase all fil
3. Stereo Monaural is selected 192 kbps Stereo 128 kbps Stereo 48 kbps Monaural When WMA Monaural is selected HQ high quality sound recording SP standard recording LP long term recording For VN 8700PC VN 8600PC only a Recording mode indicator Notes e Toensure recording from the beginning start recording after you see the display and the recording indicator light on e To record a meeting and lecture clearly set other than LP in Rec Mode e When the external monaural microphone is used while Rec Mode is set to a stereo recording mode it enables recording only with the L channel microphone For VN 8700PC VN 8600PC only e Ifthe Rec Scene is set to a setting other than Off the Rec Mode function will not be available Set Rec Scene to Off to use this function Low Cut Filter MBa He Ml The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low frequency sounds and record voices more clearly This function can reduce noise from air conditioners projectors and other similar noises STOP Select Low Cut Filter from the menu on the Rec Menu 045b In Menu mode selection 4H Ser a On Enables the Low Cut Filter function Off Disables this function a Low Cut Filter indicator Note e If the Rec Scene is set to a setting other than Off the Low Cut Filter function will not be available Set Rec Scene to Off to use this function VCVA
4. oH o When the Font Size is set to Small an n O He 0371230 a a 2 D560 o 6411 Dds zx Low Cut Filter indicator WEE Voice Filter indicator 1 File lock indicator T Battery indicator Recording mode indicator During recording mode Remaining recording time During playback or stop mode File length Inserting batteries Playback mode indicator 1 File name 2 42 During recording mode Remaining memory bar indicator 2 During playback or stop mode Playback position bar indicator 2 43 Recording date and time 2 1 ForVN 8700PC VN 8600PC only 2 This item will be displayed when the Font Size is set to Small only Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open e Manganese batteries may not be used in this recorder Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries Unloading the batteries while the recorder is in use may cause a malfunction such as corrupting the file etc Insert size AAA alkaline battery observing the correct and polarities Close the battery cover completely by pressing to the direction then sliding to the direction Battery indicator When _8 appears on the display replace the batteries as soon as possible When the batteries are too weak i and Battery Low appears on the display and the recorder shuts down e Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the record
5. Locating the beginning of the file While the recorder is during stop mode or playback mode press the PI button The recorder skips to the beginning of the next file While the recorder is during playback mode press the lt q button The recorder skips to the beginning of the current file While the recorder is during stop mode press the ka button The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file Ifthe recorder stop the midway of the file return to the beginning of the file While the recorder is during playback mode press the lt q button twice The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file Notes e When you skip to the beginning of the file during playback the recorder will start playback at the position of an index mark or temp mark The index mark and temp mark will be skipped when you perform the operation in stop mode e When Skip Space set to other than File Skip the recorder will skip forward reverse the specified time then will start playback Changing play speed The playback speed of the file can be changed between 0 5 and 2 times speed Change the speed according to need suchas listening to meeting content at a fast speed or reviewing spots that you couldn t catch in a language lesson at a slow speed Press the gt OK MENU Aa ni button to start playback 03 123 a D PLAY 04 56 CHI l nds While the recorder is dur ing playback mode press Moges HO the gt
6. files created on machines other than this recorder but temp marks can be placed instead to temporarily remember desired locations Temp marks are temporary markings They will be automatically erased if you move to another file or connect the recorder to a computer While the recorder is during recording mode M0323 no or playback mode press E PLAY the FOLDER INDEX SCENE i button Index 6 7238 Even after an index or temp Set A mark is placed recording or playback will continue so you can place index or temp marks in other locations in a similar manner Clearing an index mark or a temp mark Locate the index or temp mark you want to clear AGB nol DJPLAY 04 56 CHI 104s Press the PP or a lt but ton to select the index or SLANE cau temp mark to erase D PLAY 4 56 Index 18 While the index or temp number appears for M0323 Ho approximately 2 seconds D PLAY on the display press the oooo0oo0oo0o0o00000 ERASE button Joo 00000000000 e The index or temp markis erased Index or temp numbers after the erased index or temp number will automatically move up Notes e Up to 16 index and temp marks can be set in a file If you try to place more than 16 index or temp marks Index Full message will appear for index marks and Temp Mark Full for temp marks e Index or temp marks cannot be set or erased in a locked file How to begin segment repeat playba
7. has ended and the recording has ended due to the remaining memory being used up it will stop Setting time and date Time amp Date If you set the time and date beforehand the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management When you install batteries for the first time or each time you replace the batteries the Hour indication will flash Press the BPI or ka button to select the item to set Select the item from the hour tH rail z010 minute year month and gt Hi hi day with a flashing point Press the or buttonto set Follow the same steps by pressing the l or lt button to select the next item and press the or button to set You can select between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the FOLDER INDEX SCENE button while setting the hour and minute You can select the order of the month day and year by pressing the FOLDER INDEX SCENE button while setting them Time amp Date Press the gt OK MENU button to complete the setting The clock will start from the set date and time Press the gt OK MENU button according to the time signal While the recorder is during stop mode press and hold the STOP W button to display the Time amp Date and Remain Changing the time and date Select Time amp Date from the menu
8. microphone is used while Rec Mode is set to a Monaural recording mode audio will be recorded to the L channel only e When an external monaural microphone is used while Rec Mode is set to a stereo recording mode it enables recording only with the L channel microphone For VN 8700PC VN 8600PC only AUTU DD Notes e To ensure recording from the beginning start recording after you see the display and the recording indicator lights on e When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds the recording indicator light starts flashing When the recording time is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds the light flashes faster e Folder Full will appear when the recording cannot be made any further Select on other folder or delete any unnecessary files before recording e Memory Full will appear when the memory is full Delete any unnecessary files before recording any further e When external devices are connected perform a test recording and then adjust the output level for the external devices e When you adjust the various sound quality settings related to playback on the recorder the audio output signal sent out from the EAR jack will change as well About playback Playback Press the FOLDER INDEX SCENEbuttontoselectthe pe LMAGAN L a folder 0 STOP O Folder indicator oooo0oo0o00000000 oooo0oo0o000000000 EHI 1WOds oooooo0oo0oo0o0o00000 aiaia Nnnna Nania Na Naaa Press the PPI
9. on the Device Menu please see Menu setting P 9 Time amp Date P 14 Notes on the Folders The recorder provides five folders Es fx fa E1 and E To change the folder selection press the FOLDER INDEX SCENE button while the eee 037123 Ho recorder is stopped 0 STOP a Folder indicator 4 56 Note CbH1 1HO4s e Each folder can store up to 200 files About recording Recording Before starting recording select a folder between to fl These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording for example Folder EB might be used to store private information while Folder ff might be dedicated to holding business information Press the FOLDER INDEX SCENE buttontoselectthe p LAAC AAN desired folder 0 STOP a Folder indicator e Newly recorded audio will be 04 56 saved as the last file in the se B6H1 1 wO4s lected folder Press the REC button to start recording pale letras a qu Turn the microphone in the REC direction of the source to be b edie mode Elapsed 4 56 recording time Remaining cbHl 1WO4s recording time gn e Rec Mode cannot be changed in the recording standby mode or while recording Configure this while the recorder is stopped Press the STOP H button to stop recording AINUR STi File length 0 STOP 04 56 26u1 1n04s For VN 8700PC VN 8600PC only
10. the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Safety precautions Before using your new recorder read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference e The warning symbols indicate important safety related information To protect yourself and others from personal injury or damage to property it is essential that you always read the warnings and information provided EN BD2717 01 AP1006 Getting started Identification of parts 1 EAR Earphone jack 2 MIC Microphone jack 3 Built in microphone Recording indicator light 5 Built in speaker 6 button Display LCD panel T REC Record button PPI button 9 FOLDER INDEX SCENE button button 1 ERASE button 42 gt OK MENU button 43 Fad button STOP W button 45 Display LCD panel POWER HOLD switch 47 USB connector Battery cover Strap hole The displayed character size on the screen can be changed please see Font Size P 13 When the Font Size is set to Large 4 Current file number Total number of recorded files in the folder 2 Folder indicator 3 Recorder status indicator During recording mode Elapsed recording time During playback mode Elapsed playback time 5 iH Microphone Sensitivity indicator PT VCVA indicator
11. 8 h approx 131 h approx 264 h approx 529 h approx 843 h approx 1684 h Notes e The above values are strictly rough guides e Caution is required since the differences in the available recording time will increase when the bit rate is low e Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made The displayed available recording time and recorded time are approximate indications Maximum recording time per file E MP3 format Notes For VN 8700PC VN 8600PC only The maximum capacity fora single file is limited to approx 4 GB for WMA and MP3 192 kbps approx 49 h 40 min Regardless of the memory remaining amount the 128 kbps approx 74 h 30 min longest sound recording time per file is restricted to the above value 48 kbps approx 198 h 40 min E WMA format HQ approx 26 h 40 min SP approx 53 h 40 min LP approx 148 h 40 min Guide to battery life E Alkaline battery Built in Built in microphone speakers During recording During playback mode mode Recording mode Earphone Playback MP3 192 kbps approx 32h approx 37 h WMA LP approx 51h approx 20 h approx 44h E Ni MH Rechargeble battery Built in Built in microphone speakers During recording During playback mode mode MP3 192 kbps approx 25 h approx 30h WMA LP approx 40 h approx 16h approx 34h For VN 8700PC VN 8600PC only Recording mode Earphone Playback No
12. OK MENU button to A open the playback speed D E Play adjustment display Press the or button to adjust the playback speca x1 0 Play Normal playback Playback at normal speed x0 5 Play x0 9 Play Slow playback Playback speed slows down x1 1 Play x2 0 Play Fast playback Playback speed becomes faster Press the gt OK MENU button to complete the setting If you leave the recorder for 3 seconds the setting will be applied and the recorder will return back to the original screen Even if playback is stopped the changed playback speed will be retained The next playback will be at that speed Note e As in normal playback mode you can stop playback cue a file or insert an index mark in slow playback and fast playback modes as well Playback through earphone z An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the To EAR jack recorder for listening J When the earphone is used the recorder speaker will be switched off Notes e To avoid irritation to the ear insert the earphone after turning down the volume level e When you listen with the earphone during playback do not raise the volume too much It may cause hearing impairment and decrease in hearing ability Setting an index mark or a temp mark If index marks and temp marks are placed you can quickly find a location you want to listen to in fast forward and fast rewind and when cuing a file Index marks cannot be placed on
13. OLYMPUS DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER VN 8700PC VN 8600PC VN 8500PC IEN 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 Register your product on www olympus consumer com register and get additional benefits from Olympus OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP Shinjuku Monolith 3 1 Nishi Shinjuku 2 chome Shinjyuku ku Tokyo 163 0914 Japan Tel 81 0 3 3340 2111 http www olympus com OLYMPUS EUROPA HOLDING GMBH Premises Goods delivery Wendenstrasse 14 18 20097 Hamburg Germany Tel 49 0 40 237730 Letters Postfach 10 49 08 20034 Hamburg Germany http www olympus europa com For customers in Europe CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety health environment and customer protection waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product Applicable Product VN 8700PC VN 8600PC VN 8500PC X This symbol crossed out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV indicates separate collection of a4 collection of waste batteries in the EU countries Please do not
14. The start stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode e If the starting level is not adjusted within 2 seconds the display will return to the previous e To ensure successful recordings prior testing and adjustment of the start stop actuation level is recommended e If the Rec Scene is set to a setting other than Off the VCVA function will not be available Set Rec Scene to Off to use this function The recording setting can be selected from the Memo Meeting Conference templates to suit the recording scene or situation You can also save a recording setting of your choice Select Rec Scene from the menu on the Scene Save Rec Menu Press the or button to select the item to set and then press the gt OK MENU or Pl button In Menu mode selection When Scene Select is selected Press the or button to select the recording scene you want to set and then press gt OK MENU button Off Disables this function Memo Suitable for dictation Meeting Suitable for recording meetings Conference i T Conference Suitable for seminars with a small number of and people User Setting Recording with menu settings saved using Scene Save a Rec Scene indicator When Scene Save is selected Press gt OK MENU button You can save the current Rec Menu menu settings in User Setting Registered as e To change the Rec Scene retur
15. When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level the built in Variable Control Voice Actuator VCVA starts AEE He M recording automatically and stops when the volume drops below the threshold level The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves 0 STOP memory by stopping recording during silent periods which helps the j GA playback to be more efficient I E Select VCVA from the menu on the Rec Menu Oia jan In Menu mode selection On Enables the VCVA function Off Disables this function Will resume recording in normal mode a VCVA indicator Adjust the start stop actuation level If the surrounding noise is loud the starting sensitivity of the VCVA can be adjusted according to the recording situation Press the REC button to start recording AINUR EET e When the sound volume is lower than the preset threshold sound a level recording automatically stops after 1 sec approximately REC and Standby flashes on the display The recording indicator fla GA light glows when recording starts and flashes when recording M 5 pauses standby Press the PPI or lt button adjust the start stop rn actuation level Iedvies Ho The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 different values 8 REC The higher the value the more sensitive the recorder to sounds At the highest value even the faintest sound will activate lA Of recording hi 5 VOVA Level 08 Notes e
16. ck This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played Press the gt OK MENU Aine n button to start playback M0323 no Press the REC button at the point you want to start segment repeat playback Fast forwarding and rewinding can be conducted when A is flashing in the same manner as during normal playback and you can quickly proceed as far as the end position When it reaches to the end of the file while F is flashing the point will become the end position and repeat playback will start Press the REC button again atthe position where you want to end segment repeat playback e The recorder repeatedly plays back the segment until the segment repeat playback is cancelled Note e Asin normal playback mode playback speed can be changed during segment repeat playback as well If an index mark and temp mark are inserted or eliminated during segment repeat playback segment repeat playback will be canceled and it will return to normal playback mode Cancel the segment repeat playback function Pressing any of the following buttons will release the segment repeat playback a Press the STOP Ml button b Press the REC button Cc Press the PPI button A Press the kK button Erasing A selected file can be erased from a folder Also all files in a folder can be erased simultaneously Select the folder or file you want to erase M3123 H
17. e Ifa recording is made in stereo modes 192 kbps or 128 kbps it will be a monaural recording through the built in microphone and the same audio will be recorded on both Left channel Lch and Right channel Rch Pause While the recorder is during recording mode press the REC button The recorder will time out after 60 minutes when left in Rec Pause Resume Recording Press the REC button again Recording will resume at the point of interruption While the recorder is during recording mode press the gt OK MENU button Stop recording and the file that was just recorded will be played back Microphone sensitivity Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs Select Mic Sense from the menu on the Rec Menu please see Menu setting P 9 Mic Sense P 11 Recording from external microphone or other devices The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded Connect as follows by the device to be used Do not plug and unplug devices into the recorder s jack while it is recording l g A E U Recording with external microphone Connect an external microphone to the MIC jack of the recorder Notes e The built in microphone will become inoperable when an external microphone is plugged into the recorder s MIC jack e Microphones supported by plug in power can also be used e When the external stereo
18. e and date Time amp Date P 3 eM 27D 2010Y Meco gH This returns the functions back to their initial settings factory default Select Reset Settings from the menu on the Device Menu Cance Menu settings after setting reset initial settings Rec Menu Skip Space Mic Sense High Forward Skip File Skip Rec Mode 192 kbps 1 Reverse Skip File Skip HQ 2 LCD Sound Menu Low Cut Filter Off Font Size Large VCVA Off Contrast Level 06 Rec Scene Off LED On Play Menu Beep On Voice Filter 1 Off Language Lang English Play Mode Play Area File 1 For VN 8700PC VN 8600PC only Repeat Off 2 For VN 8500PC only Note After resetting the settings the time settings and file numbers will be preserved from before the reset and will not return to their initial settings If you format the recorder all files will be removed and all function settings will return to defaults except date and time settings Transfer any important files to a computer before formatting the recorder Select Format from the menu on the Device Menu Press the button to se lect Start and then press the gt OK MENU button After Data will be cleared message is on for two seconds Start and Cancel will turn on Press the button again to select Start and then press the gt OK MENU but ton Formatting begins and Format flashes on the displa
19. e charging is still incomplete after the specified time it should take Should any batteries liquid get on skin or clothing promptly wash it off with clean water e Keep batteries away from fire AN Caution e Do not subject batteries to strong shocks e When using rechargeable batteries that have not been used for a while be sure to recharge them before use e Rechargeable batteries have limited lifetime When the operating time becomes shorter even if the rechargeable battery is fully charged under the specified condition replace it with a new one Troubleshooting Q1 Nothing happens when a button is pressed A1 The POWER HOLD switch may be set to HOLD position The batteries may be depleted The batteries may be inserted incorrectly Q2 Nosound or quiet sound is heard from the speaker while playing back A2 The earphone plug may be plugged into the recorder The volume may be set to the minimum level Q3 Recording is not possible A3 Bypressing the STOP W button repeatedly while the recorder stops check if the display shows e The remaining recording time in the selected folder may have reached 00 00 Check if the display shows Memory Full by pressing the REC button Check if the display shows Folder Full by pressing the REC button Q4 The playback speed is too fast slow A4 The recorder may be set to fast slow Playback Accessories Optional Stereo microphone ME51SW Compact Zoom Microph
20. e operat ing the menu E size Select Property from the VAS 70001 WHA 0 JME menu on the File Menu Date Mbit Rate 1 03 14 lt 42 gH Property Property Name File name Date Time stamp Size File size Bit Rate File format will appear on the display Rec Menu Microphone sensitivity Built in or external microphone is adjustable to meet recording needs 03 123 Hg C Select Mic Sense from the menu on the 0 STOP Rec Menu 045b In Menu mode selection OF CBHI 1 HOAs High High recording sensitivity suitable for conferences with many participants and recording audio at a distance or low volume Low Standard recording sensitivity suitable for dictation a Microphone sensitivity indicator Notes e When you would like to clearly record a speaker s voice set Mic Sense to Low and hold recorder s built in microphone close to the speaker s mouth 5 10 cm e Ifthe Rec Scene is set to a setting other than Off the Mic Sense function will not be available Set Rec Scene to Off to use this function Besides stereo and monaural recording you can also select recording with A priority to sound quality and recording with priority to recording time 032123 Ho OSTUP Select the recording mode appropriate to your needs For VN 8700PC VN 8600PC only Select Rec Mode from the menu on the 4 56 Rec Menu CHI 1WO4s In Menu mode selection When MP3
21. e recorder stops at the start of the last file In Folder mode when the recorder comes to the end of the last file in the folder End flashes for two seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start of the first file in the folder Skip Space This function enables you to skip forward or reverse skip rewind a file be ing played for a set period This function is convenient for quickly skipping to another playback position or repeatedly playing back short phrases File Skip Select Skip Space from the menu on the INsec Skip Play Menu ilsec Skip Imin Ski In Menu mode selection tH j When Forward Skip is selected File Skip 10sec Skip 30sec Skip Imin Skip Smin Skip 10min Skip When Reverse Skip is selected File Skip 1sec Skip 5sec Skip 10sec Skip 30sec Skip Imin Skip Smin Skip 10min Skip okip Spa Ce Forward Reverse Skip Playback Press the gt OK MENU button to start playback Press the PP or I lt button The recorder will skip forward or reverse skip rewind a set space and start playing back Note e If there is an index mark temp mark or a cue closer than the skip space the recorder will forward skip reverse skip to that position LCD Sound Menu Changing the displayed character size on the display Select Font Size from the menu on the LCD Sound Menu In Menu mode selection Large Text is display
22. ed large characters Small Text is displayed small characters Note e When the Font Size is set to Small the layout of the display will change so that more information is displayed please see Display LCD panel P 2 Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from 01 to 12 Select Contrast from the menu on the LCD Sound Menu Contrast LED You can set it so the LED indicator light does not turn on Select LED from the menu on the LCD Sound Menu In Menu mode selection On LED light will be set Off LED light will be cancelled The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors System sounds may be turned off Select Beep from the menu on the LCD Sound Menu In Menu mode selection On Enables the Beep function Off Disables this function lave UreLer em lare You can select the display language for this recorder Language Lang Select Language Lang from the menu on the LCD Sound Menu English Deutsch Fran ais Espanol Italiano Polski Pyccku PX Note e The selectable language differs depending on the region Deutsch Fran ais Espa ol gH Device Menu Time amp Date If the current time and date is not correct set it Time amp Date Select Time amp Date from the menu on the Device Menu please see Setting tim
23. er for an extended period of time e When changing batteries AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni MH rechargeable batteries are recommended Turning on off the power Turning on the power While the recorder is turned off slide the POWER HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow e The display will turn on and the power will be turned on Turning off the power Slide the POWER HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow for 1 seconds or longer The display shuts off and the power will be turned off e The resume function remembers the stop position before the power is turned off FYSMOd I rd 10H AUV UM r UIW Power save mode If the recorder is stopped not used for over 5 minutes after it is turned on it goes into standby power save mode and the display shuts off To exit standby mode and turn on the display press any button Set the recorder to HOLD mode Slide the POWER HOLD switch to the HOLD position e After Hold appears on the display the recorder is set to HOLD mode Exit HOLD mode Slide the POWER HOLD switch to the posi AT UUM T 43MOd I r ATOH p UD Notes If you press any button in HOLD mode the clock display flashes for 2 seconds but it will not operate the recorder e If HOLD is applied during playback recording operation is disabled with the playback recording state unchanged When playback
24. es from a folder 03 123 o Ho Select Erase Lock from the menu on the m STOP File Menu 014 56 In Menu mode selection 26H11 pgs On Locks the file and prevents it from being erased Off Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased a File lock indicator File Divide For VN 8700PC VN 8600PC only Files with large capacities and long recording times can be split so that they are easier to manage and edit Select the file you want to divide Start Playback or fast forward the file and stop the playback at divide position Select File Divide from the menu on the File 5 Menu 129 Ul Press the button to select Start and then press the gt OK MENU button File Devide Dividing will be displayed and file splitting will start start Splitting is completed when File divide completed is displayed Notes e Only MP3 file recorded on this recorder can be divided e The recorder cannot divide files when the number of files in the folder exceeds 198 e Locked files cannot be divided e After splitting the file the front part of the file will be renamed as File name_1 MP3 and the latter part of the file will be named as File name_2 MP3 e Ifa file has an extremely short recording time it may not be divide even if it is a MP3 file e Do not remove the battery during dividing file This may damage the data Select the files for which you would like to confirm information in advance befor
25. n the screen to Scene Select by user sett ing pressing and holding the FOLDER INDEX SCENE button for 1 second or longer while the recorder is during stop mode Note e Ifthe Rec Scene is set to a setting other than Off the menu settings for the recording functions will not be available Set the Rec Scene to Off to use these functions Play Menu Voice Filter For VN 8700PC VN 8600PC only The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low and high frequency tones during normal fast or slow playback and enable clear audio playback Mn He Ml STOP Select Voice Filter from the menu on the 4 Ch Play Menu k i 5 In Menu mode selection Ol eure ese 04s On Enables the Voice Filter function Off Disables this function a Voice Filter indicator Play Mode You can select the playback mode that fits your preference fy 03 123 1i HG Select Play Mode from the menu on the Play Menu STOP In Menu mode selection 045b e Aculi i uNe When Play Area is selected Sone ste File Stop after playing back the current file Folder Play files continuously in the current folder until the last file and stop When Repeat is selected Repeat Sets to repeat playback mode Off Disables this function a Playback mode indicator Notes In File mode when the recorder comes to the end of the last file in the folder End flashes for two seconds on the display and th
26. ner to clean the unit Do not place the recorder on top of or near electric appliances such as TVs or refrigera tors e Avoid recording or playing back near cellular phones or other wireless equipment as they may cause interference and noise If you experience noise move to another place or move the recorder further away from such equipment e Avoid sand or dirt These can cause irreparable damage e Avoid strong vibrations or shocks e Do not disassemble repair or modify the unit yourself e Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle such as a bicycle motorcycle or go cart e Keep the unit out of the reach of children lt Warning regarding data loss gt Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes unit malfunction or during repair work It is recommended to back up and save important content to other media such as a computer hard disk Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred bya defect of the product repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station or any other reasons is excluded from the Olympus s liability Batteries AN Danger e Batteries should never be exposed to flame heated short circuited or disas sembled e Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle near a heat source etc AN Warning
27. nse HQ 70 Hz to 13 kHz SP 70 Hz to 8 kHz LP 70 Hz to 3 kHz E Built in microphone During recording mode 40 Hz to 14 kHz e However the upper limit value of the frequency response depends on each recording mode see above diagram About music file In cases 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 in the range where playback is possible Combinations of sampling rates and bit rates for music files which the recorder can playback are given below File format Sampling frequency Bit rate MPEG1 Layer3 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz From 8 kbps up to 320 ee MPEG2 Layer3 kbps 16 kHz 22 05 kHz 24 kHz 8 kHz 11 kHz WMA format 16 kHz 22 kHz 32khiz TOM S kbpsup to 320 44 1 kHz 48 kHz kbps For VN 8700PC VN 8600PC only e Variable bitrate MP3 files in which conversion bitrates can vary may not play properly This recorder is compatible with Microsoft Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10 Even if the file is a compatible format to playback on the recorder the recorder does not support every encoder Guide to recording times E MP3 format For VN 8700PC VN 8600PC only VN 8700PC 4 GB approx 22 h 30 min approx 45 h approx 34h approx 68 h 30 min approx 91 h 30 min approx 183 h Recording mode E WMA format Recording mode VN 8700PC 4 GB approx 134 h approx 26
28. oll STOP 04 56 C6H1 Inds OD00000 q q ODDOODDADAO OO While the recorder is dur ing stop mode press the ERASE button A03123 Ho O Erase in Folder Press the or button to select Erase in Folder or File Erase M7123 wo Press the gt OK MENU Erase in Folder button File Erase Cancel tH Press the button to m select Start 123 HG Erase in Folder Cance gH QO Press the gt OK MENU button e The display changes to Erase and erasing will start Erase Done is displayed when the file is erased File numbers will be reassigned automatically Notes e The locked files and files set as read only cannot be erased e If an action is not selected within 8 seconds the recorder will return to stop status e It may take over 10 seconds to complete processing Never remove batteries during this time because data may be corrupted In addition replace the batteries with new ones in order to ensure that the batteries will not run out while processing e You cannot delete folders through the recorder Menu setting Menu setting method Items in menus are categorized so that you can quickly set a desired item You can set each menu item as follows While the recorder is dur h Wenu ing stop mode playback mode or recording mode File Menu press the OK MENU but Ree Menu Play Menu ton for 1second or longer LeD Sound Menu gH
29. one unidirec tional ME32 Highly sensitive noisecancellation monaural microphone unidirec tional ME52W Tie clip microphone omnidirec tional ME15 Specifications General points E Recording medium Built in memory VN 8700PC 4 GB VN 8600PC 2 GB VN 8500PC 1 GB Recording format MP3 MPEG 1 Audio Layers3 WMA Windows Media Audio Input level 70 dBv Maximum working output 250 mW 8 O speaker Maximum headphone output lt 150 mV according to EN 50332 2 Wide band characteristic headphone output 75 mV lt according to EN 50332 2 E Speaker Built in 28 mm round dynamic speaker E MIC jack 3 5mm mini jack impedance 2 kQ E EAR jack 3 5mm mini jack impedance 8 Q or more E Input power requirement AAA battery LRO3 or Olympus Ni MH rechargeable battery E External dimensions 108 mm x 39 mm x 16 8 mm without protrusions E Weight 66 g including battery E Operating temperature 0 C 42 C For VN 8700PC VN 8600PC only Telephone pickup TP7 Ni MH rechargeable battery and charger set BC400 For Europe Ni MH rechargeable battery BR401 Connecting cord KA333 Overall frequency response E During recording or playback mode MP3 format For VN 8700PC VN 8600PC only Recording mode Overall frequency response 192 kbps 70 Hz to 19 kHz 128 kbps 70 Hz to 17 kHz 48 kbps 70 Hz to 10 kHz WMA format Recording mode Overall frequency respo
30. or Kid button to select the file to playback Press the gt OK MENU button to start playback M0323 Hoe sr eo aca D PLAY J 04 56 a 1WO4s Press the or button to adjust toa comfortable listening volume The volume can be adjusted within a range from 00 to 30 Press the STOP W button at any point you want to stop the playback This will stop the file being played back midway When the resume function is activated the stopped location will be registered even if the power is turned off The next time the power is turned on playback may be resumed from the registered stopped location While the recorder is during stop mode press and hold the PPI or k button If you release the button it will stop Press the gt OK MENU button to start playback from where it was stopped While the recorder is during playback mode press and hold the PPI or k button When you release the button the recorder will resume normal playback If there is an index mark or temp mark in the middle of the file the recorder will stop at that location gt l The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file Continue pressing the I button to proceed with the cue from the beginning of the next file la The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of the file Continue pressing the K lt button to proceed with the review from the end of the previous file Ce ee ee
31. r to your recorder and listen to them excluding files with copyright protection Notes e While transmitting data Busy is appeared and the recording indicator light flashes NEVER disconnect the USB while the recording indicator light is flashing If you do the data will be destroyed e In the Mac OS operational environment WMA format files cannot be played back Operating environment Windows Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Vista 7 Standard Installation Compatible PC s Windows PC s equipped 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 more than one free USB port Note e Even if operational environment is satisfied we do not support such as upgraded OS the multi boot environment and self modified PC s Connecting to your PC Turn the recorder s power ON Connect the USB connection cable to the USB port of the PC Make sure that the recorder is stopped and then connect the USB cable to the connecting port on this recorder Windows When you open My Computer it will be recog nized by the drive name of the product name Macintosh When connected the recorder will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on the desktop Remote is appeared on recorder if the USB cable is connected Notes e Do not use USB connection cables other than the s
32. tes e The above values are strictly rough guides e Battery life is measured by Olympus It varies greatly according to the type of battery used and the conditions of use Specifications and design are subject to change without notice
33. throw the batteries into the domestic refuse Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste batteries as This symbol crossed out wheeled bin Directive 2006 66 EC Annex II indicates separate Introduction The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced notice Contact our Customer Support Center for the latest information relating to product names and model numbers The screen and recorder illustrations shown in this manual were produced during the development stages and may differ from the actual product The utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrity of the contents of this document In the unlikely event that a questionable item error or omission is found please contact our Customer Support Center Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a defect of the product repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station or any other reason is excluded Trademarks and registered trademarks IBM and PC AT are the trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson Other product and brand names mentioned herein may be
34. upplied cable Using cables from other manufacturers could result in damage to the recorder Do not use the supplied USB extension cable with devices from other manufacturers e Refer to the user s manual for your PC regarding the USB port on your PC e Be sure to push the cable connector all the way in Otherwise the recorder may not operate properly e When connecting the recorder through an USB hub the operation may become unstable In such cases refrain from using a USB hub Disconnecting from your PC Windows Click Jon the task bar located at the lower right corner of the screen Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used a E a anaa When the safe to remove hardware window appears click OK Disconnect the recorder from the PC Macintosh Move the drive icon for this recorder that is appear on the desktop to the garbage bin by Drag amp Drop it Disconnect the recorder from the PC Note e NEVER disconnect the USB while the recording indicator light is flashing If you do the data will be destroyed Safe and proper usage General precautions Do not leave the recorder in hot humid locations such as inside a closed automobile under direct sunlight or on the beach in the summer e Do not store the recorder in places exposed to excessive moisture or dust e Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol and lacquer thin
35. y Format Done appears when formatting ends Notes Device Menu Time amp Date Reset Settings Format aystenm info gH Cance re You Sure Cance gH re You Sure ot art Format e It may take over 10 seconds to complete processing Never remove batteries during this time because data may be corrupted In addition replace the batteries with new ones in order to ensure that the batteries will not run out while processing e Never format the recorder from a PC e When the recorder is formatted all the saved data including locked files and read only files are erased e After formatting recorded audio file names may start from 0001 e When returning the settings for the functions to their initial settings use Reset Settings You can check the recorder s information on the menu screen Select System info from the WN S700PC 100 menu on the Device Menu B version B Serial No Model Model Name Version System ver 1 00 19456789 sion and Serial No Serial Number appears gH H on the display system info system info BB iode B version Using the recorder on your PC Apart from using this unit as a recorder you can use it as an external memory for your computer as a storage device The files recorded by this recorder can be played back on your computer using Windows Media Player You can also transfer the WMA files downloaded with Windows Media Playe
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