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.

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.

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:

1remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and;

2call 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 • 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

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

*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)

Connecting cord (Earphone jack Microphone jack) : KA232*

Connecting cord (Mini miniplug Miniplug) : PA3

Noise-Cancellation microphone : ME12

Electret condenser microphone : ME10

Headset : E99

Conference microphone : ME7

Telephone pickup : TP6

Accessories marked* should be used in combination with the PA3 plug adapter.

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Olympus VN-3600, VN-1800 manual Hold, Resetting the Recorder Clear, Batteries, Accessories Optional

VN-1800, VN-3600 specifications

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