4Erasing
You can easily erase unnecessary files. Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically.
Erasing One File at a Time
1 | Press the FOLDER button |
to select folder. |
2 | Press the 9 or 0 |
button to select the file to |
| be erased. |
4Basic Operation of the Menu Mode
Using the menu function, you can change various settings according to your preference.
Press and hold the MENU
1 button for 1 second or longer while the recorder is stopped.
Press the + or – button to
2 select what you would like to set up.
The selected menu item flashes.
4Microphone Sensitivity (HI LOW) | Microphone |
sensitivity display |
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.
s To ensure successful recording, make a test recording to choose appropriate microphone sensitivity before recording.
sIf you choose “HI”, we recommend setting the recording mode to XHQ or HQ to best take advantage of the higher sensitivity.
sIf you choose “HI”, background noise may be high depending on the recording conditions.
4Using The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) VCVA indicator
When the microphone senses that sounds has reached a preset volume, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops it when the volume drops.
4Moving File Between Folders
(Excluded VN-1100/VN-1100PC)
You can move files recorded in folders A, B, C and D to other folders. The moved file is added at to the end of the destination folder.
1Choose the file you want to transfer and press the PLAY button to play it.
2Press and hold the MENU button for 1 second or longer while the file is playing.
3Press the 9or 0button to choose a destination folder.
4Press the PLAY button.
The destination folder and the number of the moved file appear on the display, and moving is completed.
sIf the destination folder is full (100 files), “FULL” appears on the display, and you cannot move the file to that folder.
a
b
aDestination folder b Destination
number of the file
•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 switch 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.
3 | Press the ERASE button. |
| File to be erased |
4 | Press the 9 or 0 |
button to select the “YES”. |
5 | Press the PLAY button. |
Erase All Files from a Folder |
1 | Press the FOLDER button |
to select folder. |
2 | Press the ERASE button |
twice. |
| Folder to be erased |
3 | Press the 9 or 0 |
button to select the “YES”. |
Press the PLAY button to
4 confirm the setting.
5 | Press the STOP button to |
close the menu. |
Menu setting screen | Move the selection one position |
|
| up/increase the number. |
Move the selection | Move the selection |
one position | one position |
to the left. | to the right. |
Confirm the setting | |
Move the selection one position |
| down/decrease the number. |
Notes | |
sThe recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a selected item is not applied.
sIf you press the STOP button during a menu setup operation, the recorder will stop and apply the items that were set to that point.
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
sDuring recording, use the + and – buttons to adjust the VCVA level in 15 levels. s The Record/play indicator light is lit during recording. When the recorder is in Standby mode, the Record/play indicator light flashes and “VCVA” flashes on
the display.
4System 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
s If the alarm playback function has been set, the alarm will sound at the scheduled
time even if the system sounds are disabled (Excluded VN-1100/VN-1100PC).
4Alarm Playback Function ( | ) |
(Excluded VN-1100/VN-1100PC) | Alarm indicator |
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 PLAY 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.
To cancel an alarm playback
For 
in the menu mode, select OFF and press the PLAY button.
s Regardless of the selected folder, once the alarm playback is set, it operates every day unless the setting is canceled.
sTo view the current setting, select On, and then press the PLAY button.
s 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.
s If the recorder has no recorded file in the selected folder, the alarm playback function is not available. s Alarm playback occurs every day unless it is set to OFF.
4Index Marks
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.
Clearing an Index Mark
Press the ERASE button while the index number appears on the display.
sUp to 10 index marks can be set in a file.
sSequential index marks numbers are reassigned automatically.
4Resetting 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.
1Hold the STOP button, and hold the ERASE button for 3
seconds or longer.
2Press the 9or 0button to select the “YES”.
3Press the PLAY button.
sIf you leave the recorder untouched for 8 seconds or longer before you press the PLAY button in Step 3, 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 |
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.
Q4 The playback speed is too fast (slow).
A4 The recorder may be set to Fast (slow) Playback.
Specifications
Recording medium: | Built-in flash memory |
Overall frequency response: | XHQ mode 300 to 7,200 Hz |
| HQ mode 300 to 7,200 Hz |
| SQ mode 300 to 5,400 Hz |
| LP mode 300 to 3,100 Hz |
Recording time: | VN-3100/VN-3100PC: 128 MB |
| XHQ mode: Approx. 5 hours 40 minutes |
| HQ mode: Approx. 11 hours 40 minutes |
| SP mode: Approx. 23 hours 30 minutes |
| LP mode: Approx. 71 hours 40 minutes |
| VN-2100/VN-2100PC: 64 MB |
| XHQ mode: Approx. 2 hours 50 minutes |
| HQ mode: Approx. 5 hours 50 minutes |
| SP mode: | Approx. 11 hours 40 minutes |
| LP mode: | Approx. 35 hours 50 minutes |
| VN-1100/VN-1100PC: 32 MB |
| XHQ mode: Approx. 1 hour 25 minutes |
| HQ mode: Approx. 2 hours 50 minutes |
| SP mode: Approx. 5 hours 50 minutes |
| LP mode: Approx. 17 hours 50 minutes |
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 kΩ |
Power supply: | Two AAA (LR03 or R03) batteries or |
| Two Ni-MH rechargeable batteries |
Continuous battery use time: | Alkaline batteries. 25 hours |
| Ni-MH rechargeable batteries: Approx. 15 hours |
Dimensions: | 102(L) × 39 (W) × 19.5 (T) mm |
Notes
sAn erased file cannot be restored.
sIf operation is not executed for 8 seconds during the setting, it will return to the stop status.
sCompletion of erasing may take several seconds.
Do not attempt to remove, replace battery or attempt any other functions on the voice recorder during this period because
data may be corrupted.
4Recording Modes (XHQ HQ SP LP) | Current recording |
mode |
The recording mode can be chosen from XHQ (extra high quality sound recording) and HQ (high quality sound recording), SP (standard recording), and LP (long-term recording).
In Menu mode selection... XHQ, HQ, SP, LP
| Mode | XHQ | HQ | SP | LP |
| Model |
| | | | |
| VN-1100/ | Approx.1 hour 25 minutes | Approx.2 hours 50 minutes | Approx.5 hours 50 minutes | Approx.17 hours 50 minutes |
| VN-1100PC |
| | | | |
| | | | | |
| VN-2100/ | Approx.2 hours 50 minutes | Approx.5 hours 50 minutes | Approx.11 hours 40 minutes | Approx.35 hours 50 minutes |
| VN-2100PC |
| | | | |
| | | | | |
| VN-3100/ | Approx.5 hours 40 minutes | Approx.11 hours 40 minutes | Approx.23 hours 30 minutes | Approx.71 hours 40 minutes |
| VN-3100PC |
| | | | |
| | | | | |
sThe 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.)
4Timer Recording (TIMER)
(Excluded VN-1100/VN-1100PC)
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 PLAY button to set the time.
To cancel the timer setting
For the timer in the menu mode, select OFF, and then press the PLAY button.
sTo view the current setting, select On, and then press the PLAY button.
sWith 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.
s The setting exceeding the remaining recording time is not allowed.
sYou 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.
sIf any operation is ongoing, the timer-controlled recording is overridden.
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 some- where (for VN-1100/VN-2100/VN-3100) or make a back-up by downloading to a PC (for VN-1100PC/ VN-2100PC/VN-3100PC).
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 autho- rized service station, or any other reasons is excluded from the Olympus’s liability.
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 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.
Weight: | 63 g (including battery) |
*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 performance.
Accessories (Optional)
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger: BU-400 (Europe only)
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery: BR401
Connecting cord (Earphone jack ↔ Microphone jack): KA333
Noise-Cancellation microphone: ME52
Electret condenser microphone: ME15
Dual monaural earphone: E20
Telephone pickup: TP7
Neck Strap: ST26
Warning