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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 • The remaining recording time in the selected folder may have reached

“0m00s”.

• The number of recorded files in the selected folder may have reached

100.

• The number of files of the same date in folder S may have reached 15.

Q4 The playback speed is too fast.

A4 The recorder may be set to Fast Playback.

Q5 The remaining recording time seems too short.

A5 Some files may storede 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.

Specifications

Recording medium:

Built-in flash memory

Recording time:

VN-900 (8 MB)
HQ mode:

Approx. 22 min.

SP mode:

Approx. 33 min.

LP mode:

Approx. 90 min.

VN-1800 (16 MB)
HQ mode:

Approx. 45 min.

SP mode:

Approx. 67 min.

LP mode:

Approx. 180 min.

VN-3600 (32 MB)
HQ mode:

Approx. 91 min.

SP mode:

Approx. 137 min.

LP mode:

Approx. 364 min.

Speaker:

Built-in ø 28 mm round dynamic speaker

Maximum power:

120 mW

Earphone jack:

ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 8 

Power supply:

Two AAA (LR03 or R03) batteries

Continuous battery use time:

About 33 hours (use of alkaline batteries,
measured value for continuous recording
according to the specifications of our company)

Dimensions:

96 (L) 

×

 39 (W) 

×

 21.5 (T) mm

Weight:

60 g including batteries

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The continuous battery use time may be reduced according to the battery type
and the use conditions.

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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.

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Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for improvement
of performance.

Accessories (Optional)

Connecting cord (Earphone jack 

 Microphone jack) : KA232

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Connecting cord (Mini miniplug  

 Miniplug) : PA3

Noise-Cancellation microphone : ME12
Electret condenser microphone : ME10
Headset : E99
Conference microphone : ME7
Telephone pickup : TP6

Accessories marked

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 should be used in combination with the PA3 plug adapter.

For Safe And Correct Usage

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 others from personal injury or damage to property, it is essential that
you always heed the warnings and information provided.

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.

• 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 refrigerators.

• 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.

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

2 seconds or longer

.

“CLEAR” and “YES” appear alternately on the display for 8

seconds.

2

Press the ERASE button again.

All files in all folders are erased, and the recorder is reset
to its default settings.

Note

If you leave the recorder untouched for 8 seconds or longer before you press the ERASE button
in Step 2, Clear mode will be canceled, and the recorder will enter Stop mode.

Hold

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

• 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.

• The recorder functions as follows with the HOLD switch set

to the HOLD position:
– If the recorder is stopped, the display goes dark.
– If the recorder is playing, the display goes dark when

playback of the current file has completed.

– When you set the HOLD switch to the HOLD position while

playing back, you can still adjust the volume using the
VOLUME control.

– If the recorder is recording, the display goes dark when

the recorder stops recording automatically upon running
out of free memory.

Summary of Contents for VN-1800

Page 1: ...pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reason able 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 n...

Page 2: ... appears The hour indicator flashes indicating the start of the Time Date setup process See Setting Time Date for details Notes on the Folders The recorder has four folders A B C and S To switch between folders press the MENU FOLDER button while the recorder is stopped Each time you press the MENU FOLDER button the display changes as follows A B C S A Folders A B and C Each recorded file is stored...

Page 3: ...Press the STOP button The recorder stops in the middle of the file being played To resume playback Press the PLAY button again Playback will resume at the point of interruption Locating the beginning of the file Press the 9 or 0 button in Stop mode playback mode or fast playback mode Each time you press the 9 or 0 button the recorder will locate the beginning of the next or previous file When fold...

Page 4: ...hree recording modes HQ High Quality mode SP Standard Playback mode and LP Long Playback mode 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 1 Press and hold the MENU FOLDER button for 1 second or longer The menu opens and MODE appears on t...

Page 5: ... set the minute On flashes on the display 4 Press the 9 or 0 button to select OFF A set alarm playback is canceled 5 Press the STOP button to close the menu a Alarm indicator Schedule Alarm Playback Function SALARM This is useful for reviewing your daily appointments and reminders 1 Press and hold the MENU FOLDER button for 1 second or longer 2 Press the 9 or 0 button until S and ALARM flash on th...

Page 6: ... and others from personal injury or damage to property it is essential that you always heed the warnings and information provided 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 Do not store the recorder in places exposed to excessive moisture or dust Do not use organic solvents such as alco...

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