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VCVA

When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold 
volume level, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts 
recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops below the 
threshold level. The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves 
memory by stopping recording during silent periods, which helps the 
playback to be more efficient.

1

 Select [

VCVA

] from the menu on the [

Rec Menu

].

In Menu mode selection:

[

On

]: 

Enables the VCVA function. 

[

Off

]: 

Disables this function. Will resume recording in normal mode.

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 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.

1

 Press the 

REC

 (

s

) button to start recording.

•  When the sound volume is lower than the preset threshold sound 

level, recording automatically stops after 1 sec approximately, 
and [

Standby

] flashes on the display. The recording indicator 

light glows when recording starts and flashes when recording 
pauses.

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 Rec  Menu

Mic Sense

Microphone sensitivity (Built-in or external microphone) is adjustable to 
meet recording needs.

1

 Select [

Mic Sense

] from the menu on the 

[

Rec Menu

].

In Menu mode selection:

[

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.

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 Microphone sensitivity indicator

Notes:

•  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).

•  If the [

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.

Rec Mode

Besides stereo* and monaural recording, you can also select recording with 
priority to sound quality, and recording with priority to recording time. 
Select the recording mode appropriate to your needs.
* For VN-8700PC/VN-8600PC only.

1

 Select [

Rec Mode

] from the menu on the 

[

Rec Menu

].

In Menu mode selection:

When [

MP3

]

*

 (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.

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 Recording mode indicator

Low Cut Filter

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.

1

 Select [

Low Cut Filter

] from the menu on the 

[

Rec Menu

].

In Menu mode selection:

[

On

]: 

Enables the Low Cut Filter function.

[

Off

]: 

Disables this function.

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 Low Cut Filter indicator

Note:

• 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.

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Notes:

•  To ensure recording from the beginning, start recording after you see the display and the recording 

indicator light on.

•  To record a meeting and lecture clearly, set other than [

LP

] in [

Rec Mode

].

•  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). 

•  If the [

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.

Summary of Contents for VN-8600PC

Page 1: ...smentionedhereinmaybethetrademarksorregistered trademarks of their respective owners hSafety precautions Beforeusingyournewrecorder readthismanualcarefullytoensurethatyouknowhowtooperate it safely and...

Page 2: ...4 During recording mode Elapsed recording time During playback mode Elapsed playback time 5 Microphone Sensitivity indicator VCVA indicator 0 Low Cut Filter indicator Voice Filter indicator 1 6 File...

Page 3: ...ers the stop position before the power is turned off 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 s...

Page 4: ...used to store private information while Folder might be dedicated to holding business information 2 Press the REC s button to start recording Turn the microphone in the direction of the source to be...

Page 5: ...to a monaural recording mode audio will be recorded to the L channel only When an external monaural microphone is used while Rec Mode issettoastereorecordingmode itenablesrecording only with the L ch...

Page 6: ...e middle of the file the recorder will stop at that location 9 The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file Continue pressing the 9 button to proceed with the cue from the beginning of the n...

Page 7: ...ey will be automatically erased if you move to another file or connect the recorder to a computer Clearing an index mark or a temp mark 1 Locate the index or temp mark you want to clear hChanging play...

Page 8: ...as far as the end position When it reaches to the end of the file while w is flashing thepointwillbecometheendposition andrepeatplayback will start 3 Press the REC s button againatthepositionwhere yo...

Page 9: ...take over 10 seconds to complete processing Never remove batteries during this time becausedatamaybecorrupted Inaddition replacethebatterieswithnewonesinordertoensure that the batteries will not run...

Page 10: ...nly Files with large capacities and long recording times can be split so that they are easier to manage and edit 1 Select the file you want to divide 2 Start Playback or fast forward the file and stop...

Page 11: ...eaker s mouth 5 10 cm If the RecScene is set to a setting other than Off the MicSense function will not be available Set Rec Scene to Off to use this function Rec Mode Besidesstereo andmonauralrecordi...

Page 12: ...tion Meeting Suitable for recording meetings Conference Suitable for seminars with a small number of people User Setting Recording with menu settings saved using Scene Save a Rec Scene indicator When...

Page 13: ...isfunctionenablesyoutoskip forward orreverseskip rewind afilebe ing played for a set period This function is convenient for quickly skipping to another playback position or repeatedly playing back sho...

Page 14: ...MENU button After Data will be cleared message is on for two seconds Start and Cancel will turn on Skip Space Forward Skip File Skip Reverse Skip File Skip LCD Sound Menu Font Size Large Contrast Lev...

Page 15: ...ction cables other than the supplied 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 manufacturer...

Page 16: ...excluded from the Olympus s liability Batteries f Danger Batteries should never be exposed to flame heated short circuited or disas sembled Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct s...

Page 17: ...ni jack impedance 8 or more 4 Input power requirement AAA battery LR03 or Olympus Ni MH rechargeable battery 4 External dimensions 108 mm 39 mm 16 8 mm without protrusions 4 Weight 66 g including batt...

Page 18: ...84 h Notes The above values are strictly rough guides Caution is required since the differences in the available recording time will increase when the bit rate is low Available recording time may be s...

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