2003.12.25 BZ2993T4 INST EN
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Erasing from Folder S
(VN-240/VN-240PC/VN-480/VN-480PC)
To erase S folder, select S folder, and then press the ERASE button repeatedly to select
your desired erasing mode. Each time you press the ERASE button, the erasing mode
changes in the following order: by file
→
by date
→
by month
→
by folder
→
disabled.
Y
Erasing One File at a Time in a Date Subfolder
1
Press the FOLDER button to select the folder S.
2
Press the + or – button to select the date subfolder.
3
Press the PLAY button.
4
Press the + or – button to select the file to be erased.
5
Press the STOP button.
6
Press the ERASE button.
7
Press the + or – button to select the “YES”.
8
Press the ENTER button.
Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically.
Y
Erase All Files in a Date Subfolder
1
Press the FOLDER button to select the folder S.
2
Press the + or – button to select the date subfolder to be
erased.
3
Press the ERASE button twice.
4
Press the + or – button to select the “YES”.
5
Press the ENTER button.
Y
Erase All Files in a Month Subfolder
1
Press the FOLDER button to select the folder S.
2
Press the ERASE button three times.
3
Press the STOP or PLAY button to select the month subfolder
to be erased.
4
Press the ENTER button.
5
Press the + or – button to select the “YES”.
6
Press the ENTER button.
Y
Erase All Files in the S Folder
1
Press the FOLDER button to select the folder S.
2
Press the ERASE button four times.
3
Press the + or – button to select the “YES”.
4
Press the ENTER button.
Note
If you leave the recorder untouched for 8 seconds or longer before you press the ENTER button,
Clear mode will be canceled, and the recorder will enter Stop mode.
General Precautions
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.
• The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. To protect yourself and oth-
ers from personal injury or damage to property, it is essential that you always read the warnings
and information provided.
Warning regarding data loss
Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction, or
during repair work. For important recorded content, we recommend you to write it down somewhere
(for VN-120/VN-240/VN-480) or make a back-up by downloading to a PC (for VN-120PC/VN-240PC/
VN-480PC).
For safe And Correct Usage
• 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.
• Do not store the recorder in places exposed to excessive moisture or dust.
• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the unit.
• Do not place the recorder on top of or near electric appliances such as TVs or refrigera-
tors.
• Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause irreparable damage.
• Avoid strong vibrations or shocks.
• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit yourself.
• Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart).
• Keep the unit out of the reach of children.
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
call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing.
Troubleshooting
Q1 Nothing happens when a button is pressed.
A1 • The HOLD button may be set to HOLD.
• The batteries may be depleted.
• The batteries may be inserted incorrectly.
Q2 No sound 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 By pressing the STOP button repeatedly while the recorder stops, check if the
display shows:
• The remaining recording time in the selected folder may have reached
“00:00”.
• The number of files is 100
Check if the display shows FULL by pressing the REC button.
The number of files of the same date in folder S may have reached 10.
Q4 The playback speed is too fast (slow).
A4 The recorder may be set to Fast (slow) Playback.
Q5 The remaining recording time seems too short.
A5 Some files may be stored in the S folder. Hold the STOP button while in the S folder.
The display will show the total number of recordings in the S folder.
Q6 You cannot move the file.
A6 • The number of recorded files in the destination folder may have reached 100.
• Make sure that you haven’t transferred to or from the S folder.
Recording Modes (HQ SP LP)
You can select from among three recording modes: HQ (High Quality)
mode, SP (Standard Playback) mode and LP (Long Playback) mode.
In Menu mode selection... HQ, SP, LP
• The recording time shown above is for one continuous file. The available recording time may be shorter than
specified if several files are recorded. (Use the remaining time and recorded time only as references.)
Microphone Sensitivity (HI LOW)
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.
• To ensure successful recording, make a test recording to choose appropriate
microphone sensitivity before recording.
• If you choose HI, we recommend setting the recording mode to HQ or SP to
best take advantage of the higher sensitivity.
• If you choose HI, background noise may be high depending on the recording
conditions.
Using The Variable Control Voice Actuator
(VCVA)
When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset
volume, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts
recording automatically, and stops it when the volume drops.
Particularly helpful for extended recording, the VCVA not only conserves
memory by turning off recording during silent periods, but also makes
playback more efficient and convenient.
In Menu mode selection... ON, OFF
• The Recording/playing lamp is lit during recording. When the recorder is in
Standby mode, the Recording/playing lamp flashes and “VCVA” flashes on the
display.
System Sounds (BEEP)
The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of
errors. System sounds may be turned off.
In Menu mode selection... ON, OFF
• If the alarm playback function has been set, the alarm will sound at the sched-
uled time even if the system sounds are disabled.
1
3
2,4
5
Basic operation of the menu mode
1
Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer
while the recorder is stopped.
2
Press the STOP or PLAY button to select what you would
like to set up.
The selected menu item flashes.
3
Use the + or – button to change the setting.
4
Press the ENTER button to confirm the setting.
5
Press the MENU button to close the menu.
1,5
2
4
3
Other Function
Moving File Between Folders
You can move files recorded in folders A, B and C 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
to play it.
2
Press and hold the FOLDER button for 1 second or longer
while the file is playing.
3
Press the + or – button to choose a destination folder.
4
Press the ENTER button.
The destination folder and the number of the moved file appear on
the display, and moving is completed.
• If the destination folder is full (100 files), “FULL” appears on the display, and you cannot move the file to
that folder.
• You cannot move files between folder S and the other folders.
Index Marks
(VN-240/VN-240PC/VN-480/VN-480PC)
Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to
provide and quick and easy way of keeping track of important sections
in the file.
1
Press the INDEX button during recording (pause recording) or
playback to set an index mark.
An index number appears on the display.
Y
Clearing an Index Mark
Press the ERASE button while the index number appears for 2 seconds
on the display.
• Up to 10 index marks can be set in a file.
• Sequential index marks numbers are reassigned automatically.
Note
If you leave the recorder untouched for 8 seconds or longer before you press the ENTER button,
Clear mode will be canceled, and the recorder will enter Stop mode.
1
2
3
4
Notes
• The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup
operation, when a selected item is not applied.
• If you press the MENU button during a menu setup operation, the recorder
will stop and apply the items that were set to that point.
a
a
Microphone
sensitivity
display
a
a
VCVA indicator
a
Destination
folder
b
Destination
number of the
file
b
a
USA RFI
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer-
ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is con-
nected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian RFI
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Commu-
nications.
Cet apparail numerique ne depasse pas les limites de Categorie B pour les emissions de bruit radio
emanant d’appareils numeriques, tel que prevu dans les Reglements sur l’Interference Radio du
Department Canadian des Communications.
“CE” mark indicates that this prod-
uct complies with the European re-
quirements for safety, health, envi-
ronment and customer protection.
L’indication “CE” signfie que ce
produit est conforme aux exigences
concemant la sécurité, la santé,
l’environnement et la protection du
consommateur.
Das „CE“ Zeichen bestätigt die
übereinstimmug mit den Europäischen
Bestimmungen für Betriebssicherheit
und Umweltschutz.
Il marchio “CE” indica che questo
prodotto è conforme alle norme della
comunità europea per quanto
riguarda la sicurezza, la salute,
l’ambiente e la protezione del
consumatore.
La marca “CE” indica que este producto
se encuentra de conformidad con las
exigencias europeas sobre seguridad,
salud, medio ambiente y protección al
consumidor.
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Erase
Menu
Other Function
Y
Erasing One File at a Time
1
Press the FOLDER button to
select folder A, B, or C.
2
Press the + or – button to select the
file to be erased.
3
Press the ERASE button.
4
Press the + or – button to select the
“YES”.
5
Press the ENTER button.
Y
Erase All Files from a Folder
1
Press the FOLDER button to select
folder.
2
Press the ERASE button twice.
3
Press the + or – button to select the
“YES”.
4
Press the ENTER button.
Erasing from Folder A, B or C
You can easily erase unnecessary files. Sequential file numbers are reassigned
automatically.
Menu setting screen
Move the selection one position up/increase the number.
Move the selection one position down/decrease the number.
Move the selection one
position to the right.
Move the selection one
position to the left.
VN-120 / VN-120PC
VN-240 / VN-240PC
VN-480 / VN-480PC
HQ
Approx.43min
Approx.88min
Approx.177min
SP
Approx.65min
Approx.133min
Approx.267min
LP
Approx.121min
Approx.245min
Approx.493min
Mode
Model
a
a
Current
recording
mode
Alarm Playback Function (
)
You can use the alarm playback function to sound the alarm tone for 5 minutes
at the scheduled time. Within this 5 minutes, pressing any button other than
the HOLD switch starts the recorder to play back the pre-selected file.
In Menu mode selection... SET, ON, OFF
→
After selecting SET, press
the ENTER button to set the time.
With the alarm playback function, only one file can be played back.
Select a file for the function before setting the time. For S folder, all files
contained in the selected date subfolder are played back.
Y
To cancel an alarm playback
For in the menu mode, select OFF and press the ENTER button.
• Regardless of the selected folder, once the alarm playback is set, it operates every day unless the
setting is canceled.
• To view the current setting, select ON, and then press the ENTER button.
• The alarm tone stops automatically if no button is pressed within 5 minutes after the alarm starts. The
file is not played back in this case.
• If the recorder has no recorded file in the selected folder, the alarm playback function is not available.
• Alarm playback occurs every day unless it is set to OFF.
• Even if no file is recorded in the day’s date subfolder, the beeps will sound. In such a case, no sound is
heard even if you press some button while the alarm is sounding.
Timer Recording (TIMER)
(VN-480/VN-480PC)
You can schedule for automatic recording, specifying the start time and end time of recording.
When the timer-controlled recording completes, the setting is released.
In Menu mode selection... SET, ON, OFF
→
After selecting SET, press the ENTER button
to set the time.
Y
To cancel the timer setting
For the timer in the menu mode, select OFF, and then press the ENTER button.
• To view the current setting, select ON, and then press the ENTER button.
• With this function, you can set only the start and the end time of recording. The current settings of the
recording mode, microphone sensitivity, VCVA and folder are applied for the settings before you set
timer-controlled recording.
• The setting exceeding the remaining recording time is not allowed.
• You can record at any time even it is not within the specified recording duration. However, if that makes the
remaining recording time insufficient for the timer-controlled recording, the recording will not complete.
• If any operation is ongoing, the timer-controlled recording is overridden.
a
a
Alarm
indicator
Resetting the Recorder (CLEAR)
This function resets the current time and other settings to their initial
status. It is useful if you are having problems with the recorder, or if you
want to erase the entire memory of the recorder.
1
Hold the STOP button, and hold the ERASE button for 3
seconds or longer.
2
Press the + or – button to select the “YES”.
3
Press the ENTER button.
Note
If you leave the recorder untouched for 8 seconds or longer before you press the ENTER button in Step 3,
Clear mode will be canceled, and the recorder will enter Stop mode.
Specifications
Recording medium:
Built-in flash memory
Recording time:
VN-120 (16 MB) / VN-120PC (16 MB)
HQ mode:
Approx. 43 min
SP mode:
Approx. 65 min
LP mode:
Approx. 121 min
VN-240 (32 MB) / VN-240PC (32 MB)
HQ mode:
Approx. 88 min
SP mode:
Approx. 133 min
LP mode:
Approx. 245 min
VN-480 (64 MB) / VN-480PC (64 MB)
HQ mode:
Approx. 177 min
SP mode:
Approx. 267 min
LP mode:
Approx. 493 min
Microphone:
Electret Condenser Microphone (monaural)
Speaker:
Built-in ø 28 mm round dynamic speaker
Maximum power:
120 mW
Earphone jack (monaural):
ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 8
Ω
Microphone jack (monaural):
ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 2 k
Ω
Power supply:
Two AAA (LR03 or R03) batteries or
Two Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
Continuous battery use time:
Alkaline batteries: About 25 hours
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries: About 19 hours
Dimensions:
99 (L)
×
39 (W)
×
21.5 (T) mm
Weight:
VN-120/VN-240/VN-480: 66.5 g (including batteries)
VN-120PC/VN-240PC/VN-480PC: 68 g (including
batteries)
*
Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries
used and the conditions of use.
*
Your recorded contents are for your personal use or pleasure only. It is prohibited to record
copyrighted material without permission of the copyright holders according to copyright
law.
*
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for improvement of perfor-
mance.
Accessories (Optional)
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger: BU-400
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery: BR401
Connecting cord (Earphone jack
↔
Microphone jack): KA232
*
Plug adapter (Mini miniplug
→
Miniplug): PA3
Noise-Cancellation microphone: ME12
Electret condenser microphone: ME10
Headset: E99
Telephone pickup: TP6
Accessories marked
*
should be used in combination with the PA3 plug adapter.
Using the menu function, you can change various settings according to your preference.
