Olympus VN-6200PC Menu mode, Other Functions, General Precautions, Specifications, For safe and correct Usage, hLocking Files [Lock], hConnecting to Your PC, hLED [LED], Mode:

3Press the 9button to select [Start]. 4Press the PLAY/OK (`) button.

All Erase! Erase Done

Notes:

•	An erased file cannot be restored.
•	The file set to erase lock will not be erased.
•	If operation is not executed for 8 seconds during the setting, it will return to the stop status.
•	Completion 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.

4Press the 9 or 0 button to select the set- ting.

• To go to the main menu screen
after the sub menu setting,	Mode:	HQ
select [Main Menu] from the
sub menu screen.

5Press the PLAY/OK (`) button to confirm the setting.6Press the STOP (4) button to close the menu.

hLocking Files [Lock]

Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased. Locked files are not erased when you choose to erase all files from a folder.

In Menu mode selection:			Erase lock indicator
	Lock: Off	Lock: On

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6Press the 9button again to select [Start]. 7Press the PLAY/OK (`) button.

• Formatting begins and [Format Done] displays when formatting ends.

Format! Format Done

Notes:

• It may take up to a minure to finish the initialization. Do not remove the battery or detach the

hConnecting to Your PC

Apart from using this unit as a recorder, you can use it as an external memory for your computer, as a storage device.

•The audio files recorded by this recorder can be played back on your computer using Windows Media Player. You can also transfer the WMA files downloaded with Windows Media Player to your recorder and enjoy them (excluding files with copyright protection).

1Connect the recorder’sUSB terminal to a PC USB port or USB hub.

• Once [Remote] is displayed, you can save or read the data.

USB terminal

•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 recording or playing back near cellular phones or other wireless equipment, as they may cause interference and noise. If you experience noise, move to another place, or move the recorder further away from such equipment.

•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 gocart).

•Keep the unit out of the reach of children.

BatteryVWarning

• Under no circumstances insert any other parts than the main unit into the battery compartment. This
	may result in battery leakage, overheating, fire or explosion.
•	Battery should never be exposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or disassembled.
•	Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable battery.

Menu mode

hThe levels of the menu screen and the operation buttons [Main Menu/Sub Menu]

The setting can be switched by putting the recorder in menu mode.

Note:

•The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a selected item is not applied.

hRecording Modes [Rec Mode]

The recording mode can be chosen from [HQ] (high quality sound recording), [SP] (standard recording), and [LP] (long-term recording).

hSystem Sounds [Beep]

Informs a button operation or a wrong operation of the recorder by sound. System sounds may be turned off.

In Menu mode selection:

Beep: Off Beep: On

Beep: On

	battery compartment from the recorder during that time. Otherwise data may be damaged.
•	Never format the recorder from a PC.
•	When the recorder is formatted, all the stored data, including locked files, are erased.

hViewing System Information	Recorder’s Version
[System]
You can check the recorder's information on the menu screen.

2Transfer the audio files to your computer.

•Connect the recorder to your computer and launch Explorer.

•The recorder will be recognized as a removable disk.

•Each of the five folders is named as DSS_FLDA, B, C, D and E. The audio files are saved in these folders.

•All the audio files recorded by this recorder will be in WMA format.

i.e.: VN-6200PC: VN620001.WMA VN-5200PC: VN520001.WMA VN-3200PC: VN320001.WMA

•If you are using Windows 2000, Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC.

Remote

Sending the date

• Never use any battery with a torn or cracked outer cover.
•	Keep battery 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 battery 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] position.

Step 1 Put the recorder in menu mode. Step 4 Complete the menu mode setting.

Step 2 Select the menu item in the main menu or sub menu screen.

	Main menu screen		Sub menu screen
	Rec Mode	Lock	Format	Language
REC Mic Sense			System	Contrast
REC	VCVA	Sub Menu	Main Menu	LED

In Menu mode selection:					Current recording mode
		Mode: HQ	Mode: SP	Mode: LP
	VN-6200PC	Approx.	Approx.	Approx.
		70 h. 55min.	139 h. 35 min.	444 h.
	VN-5200PC	Approx.	Approx.	Approx.	05m35s	00m00s
		35 h. 20 min.	69 h. 35 min.	221 h. 30 min.
	VN-3200PC	Approx.	Approx.	Approx.
		8 h. 40 min.	17 h. 10 min	54 h. 40 min.

Notes:

•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.)

•The above-noted recording times indicate times after deletion of the manual data stored in the recorder.

hLED [LED]

You can set it so the Record/Play indicator light does not turn on.

In Menu mode selection:

LED: Off LED: On

LED: On

hLCD Contrast Adjustment [Contrast]

Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels.

In Menu mode selection:

Version : 1.00

Other Functions

hIndex Marks

If index marks are placed, you can quickly find a location you want to listen to in fast forward and fast rewind and when cuing a file.

3Click the [ ] on the task bar located at the lower- right corner of the screen. Click [Safely Remove Hardware].

PC

Receiving the data

PC

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 (4) 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 200.

Check if the display shows [Memory Full] by pressing the REC ( s) button.

Q4: The playback speed is too fast (slow).

A4: The recorder may be set to fast (slow) Playback.

The menu item with REC mark can be Time & Date Beep

You can adjust the LCD display

Setting an Index Mark:

hUsing the recorder on your PC

set even during recording.
Step 3	Select the setting item		Cancel the setting.
	in the setting screen.
	Press and hold the button for 1 second		Go to the setting screen from the main
	or longer to put the recorder in menu		menu or sub menu screen. Confirm the
DISP/MENU	mode.	PLAY/OK (`)	item selected in the setting screen,
			and go back to the main menu or sub
			menu screen.

hMicrophone Sensitivity [Mic Sense]

Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet your recording needs.

In Menu mode selection:

Sense: Conf. (g) Sense: Dict. (i)

Note:

•To ensure successful recording, make a test recording to select appropriate microphone sensitivity before recording.

Microphone sensitivity indicator

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contrast level from [01] to [12]. Contrast:Level06

hSet the Display Language [Language]

You can select the display language for this recorder.

In Menu mode selection:

Lang.: English Lang.: Français Idioma: español

Lang. : English

1While the recorder is during recording (pause recording) or play-back mode, press the FOLDER/INDEX buttonto set an index mark.Clearing an Index Mark:1Locate the index you want to clear.

Index06 Set

Windows	Operating System:
	Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista (Standard Installation)
	Compatible PC’s:
	Windows PC’s equipped with more than one free USB port
Macintosh	Operating System:
	Mac OS X 10.2.8 ~ 10.5 (Standard Installation)
	Compatible PC’s:
	Apple Macintosh series equipped with more than one free USB port

The support service will not cover if your PC has been updated from Windows 95 or 98 to Windows 2000/XP/Vista. Any failure on a self-modified PC will not be covered under the operational warranty.

Notes:

Built-in ø 23 mm round dynamic speakerMaximum power:250 mWEarphone 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) batteries or Two Ni-MH

rechargeable batteries

Continuous battery:

	Switch the items of the setting screen in		Complete the menu mode setting.
	the main menu or sub menu screen.	STOP (4) or	(If pressed while the setting screen is
0or 9			displayed, the item being selected will
		REC (s)	not be set.)

hBasic Operation of the Menu Mode

hUsing the Variable Control Voice Actuator [VCVA]

When the microphone senses that sound has reached a preset volume, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops it when the volume drops.

In Menu mode selection:			VCVA indicator
	VCVA: Off	VCVA: On

hFormatting the Recorder [Format]

If you format the recorder, all files will be removed and all function settings will return to defaults except date and time settings. Transfer any important files to a computer before formatting the recorder.

2Press the 9 or 0 button to select the index mark to delete.

3PresstheERASE(s) but- ton.

Index02

• NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light is flashing in red. If you do so, the
	data may be destroyed.
•	Refer to the user's manual for your PC regarding the USB port or USB hub on your PC.
•	As the noise may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder, unplug the
	earphone when you connect the recorder to a PC.
•	Do not use USB connecting cables other than the supplied cable.

General Precautions

Specifications

Recording medium:Built-in flash memoryOverall frequency:HQ mode: 200 to 13,000 HzSP mode: 200 to 7,000 HzLP mode: 200 to 3,000 HzRecording time:VN-6200PC: 1 GBHQ mode: Approx. 70 h. 55 min.SP mode: Approx. 139 h. 35 min.LP mode: Approx. 444 h.VN-5200PC: 512 MBHQ mode: Approx. 35 h. 20 min.SP mode: Approx. 69 h. 35 min.LP mode: Approx. 221 h. 30 min.VN-3200PC: 128 MBHQ mode: Approx. 8 h. 40 min.SP mode: Approx. 17 h. 10 min.LP mode: Approx. 54 h. 40 min.Microphone:

Alkaline batteries: Approx. 37 h.

Ni-MH rechargeable batteries: Approx.

25 h.

Dimensions:

102 (L) mm x 37 (W) mm x 18.8 (T) mm

(without protrusions)

Weight:

64.8 g (including battery)

• The above-noted recording times indicate times

1Whiletherecorderisdur-

ingstopmode,pressand hold the DISP/MENU button for 1 second or longer.

2Press the 9or 0to select the menu item.

•Go to the setting screen of the selected menu item.

•To set the sub menu, select the [Sub Menu] from the main menu screen. And select and set the menu item from the sub menu screen in the same manner.

Menu

Guide icon: Tells you the next button to use by flashing.

RecMode

A B

Adjust the Start/Stop Actuation Level:

1While the recorder is during recording mode, press the 9or 0buttons to adjust the pause sound level.

•The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 different values. A VCVA Level

B Start level (moves to the right/left according to the set level)

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A

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1The Sub Menu opens.

2Press the 9or 0to select [Format].

3Press the PLAY/OK (`) button.

•[] and [Cancel] flashes alternately.

4Press the 9button to select [Start].

5Press the PLAY/OK (`) button.

Format: Cancel

Index02Clear

Notes:

•Index marks cannot be placed on files created on machines other than Olympus IC recorders, but temp marks can be placed instead to temporarily remember desired locations.

•Temp marks are temporary markings, so if you move to another file, or connect the recorder to a computer, they will be automatically erased.

•Up to 16 index and temp marks can be set in a file.

•Index or temp marks cannot be set or erased in a locked file.

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 informa tion. To protect yourself and others 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 or make a back-up by downloading to a PC.

•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 authorized service station, or any other reasons is excluded from Olympus’s liability.

For safe and correct Usage

• Use your earphones only after sufficiently reducing the volume of the earphones, otherwise hearing

Electret Condenser Microphone (mon- aural)

Speaker:

after deletion of the manual data stored in the recorder.

•The manual data can be deleted by connecting to a computer and deleting or by formatting the recorder. For details, please see “Formatting the Recorder [Format]”.

•Before deleting the data, please make a backup file of the PDF data of the manual.

•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.

hAccessories (Optional):

Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger: Noise-Cancellation microphone:ME52

A[]: Press the PLAY/OK (`) button (Goes to the next screen).

B[] or []: Press the 9 or 0 button (Changes the item).

3Press the PLAY/OK (`) button.

Note: b

• 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.

•After the [Data All Cleared] message is on for 2 seconds, [Sure? Cancel] will turn on.

Sure?: Cancel

impairment and/or hearing disorders may occur.

• Do not use your earphone at a high volume for an extended period of time as hearing impairment

and/or hearing disorders may occur.

• Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. Unloading the batteries while the recorder

is in use may corrupt the file.

• 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.

BU-400 (Europe only)	Electret condenser microphone: ME15
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery: BR401	Dual monaural earphone: E20
Connecting cord (Earphone jack ↔	Telephone pickup: TP7
Microphone jack): KA333	Neck Strap: ST26

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