DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
VN-6500
VN-6000
VN-5500
VN-5000
EN INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder.Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely.
Keep the instructions handy for future reference.To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use.
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hInserting Batteries
•The “Hour” indicator flashes, indicating the start of the time and date setup process. (See “Setting Time and Date [TIME]” for details).
An optional
hSetting Time and Date [TIME]
If you have set the time and date, information as to when a sound file was recorded is stored automatically with that file.
When you install batteries for the first time or each time you replace the batteries, the “Hour” indication will flash. In such a case, be sure to set the time and date by following steps 4through 7described below.
1Press and hold the DISP/MENU button for 1 second or longer.2Press the + or – button to select [TIME].3Press the PLAY ( `) but- ton.• The “Hour” indicator flashes.4Press the + or – button to set the “Hour”.5Press the PLAY ( `) or9 button to accept the “Minute”.• The “Minute” indicator flashes.• Pressing the 0button enables the “Hour” setting again.hTo Pause Recording
To Pause:While the recorder is during recording mode, press the REC (s) button• [PAUSE] appears on the display and the record/play indicator light flashes.To Resume Recording:Press the REC (s) button again.• Recording will resume at the point of interruption.hNotes for Recording
•If [FULL] appears on the display, you cannot record in the selected folder. In such a case, erase unnecessary files.
•If the recorder is placed directly on a table when recording a meeting, it tends to pick up table vibrations. Put a notebook or other item between the table and the recorder so that the vibration is not easily transmitted for clearer recording.
•Even if you press the DISP/MENU button, the display will not change to current recording time if the remaining recording time is 5 minutes or less.
•When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds, the record/play indicator light starts flashing in red. When the recording time is decreased to 30 or 10 seconds, the light flashes faster.
•The recorder will enter Stop mode if it has been left paused for 60 minutes or longer.
•In case of difficult acoustic conditions or low speaker’s voice, recording in [HQ] is recommended. Also, usage of an external microphone (sold separately) could improve the quality of recordings.
hRecording from external Microphone or other Devices
The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded.
hCanceling Playback
To Stop:Press the STOP (4) 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.hForwarding and Rewinding
Fast Forward:While the recorder is during playback mode, press and hold the 9button.•When you release the 9 button, the recorder will resume normal playback.Rewind:Vision House 19 Colonial Way Watford Hertfordshire WD24 4JL. Tel. +44 (0)1923 831000
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Introduction
When [N] appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon aspossible.
hPower Supply
The HOLD switch functions as a power button. When you do not use the recorder, set the HOLD switch to the [HOLD] position while the recorder is stopped. This will power off the recorder and
• Repeat steps 5 and 6 to continue to set the “Year”, “Month” and “Date” in the same way.
7After setting the “Date”, press the PLAY (`) or 9button.• This completes the time and dateConverting plug adapter of KA333
A audio input terminal of other devices
| • When using an external microphone, select adequate |
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| Electret condenser microphone (optional). |
| • To connect the recorder to an external device, use the |
| connecting cord KA333 (optional), and the stereo/monaural |
| converting plug adapter supplied with KA333. |
| • The input level cannot be adjusted on this recorder. When |
you connect the recorder to an external device, execute a test |
recording and adjust the output level of the external device. |
• | The end of the file is located by pressing and holding the 9button during fast forwarding. |
| The recorder will pause at the end of the file. If you do not release the 9button, the recorder |
| will continue to fast forward. |
• | The beginning of the file is located by pressing and holding the 0button during rewinding. |
| The recorder will pause at the beginning of the file. If you do not release the 0 button, the |
| recorder will continue to rewinding. |
• When the index mark is shown in the middle of a file, it will stop temporarily in the position of the | |
| index mark. |
•The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced notice. Contact our Customer Support Center for the latest information relating to product names and model numbers.
•The utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrity of the contents of this document. In the unlikely event that a questionable item, error, or omission is found, please contact our Customer Support Center.
•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 reason is excluded.
hSafe and Proper Usage
Before using your new recorder, 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.
If the recorder is stopped or paused for 60 minutes or longer during recording or play back, it goes into Standby
Notes:
•You can switch the time indication between the
•You can change the order of the date indication by pressing the DISP/MENU button while you are setting the year, month, or day.
Example: July 14, 2008hLCD Display Information
You can select an option for the display of the recorder. This will help review and confirm different recorder settings and file information.
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| While in stop mode | Press and hold the STOP | The total number of files recorded in the |
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| While in record mode | Press the DISP/MENU | The display switches between current |
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hLocating the Beginning of the File:
While the recorder is during playback mode (playback or playback in slow/fast mode), press the 9or 0 button forwards or rewinds to the beginning of the next file or the file being played respectively.
Notes•If an index mark is encountered midway, playback begins at that point. (See “Index Marks” for details)
•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 read the warnings and information provided.
Getting Started
hIdentification of Parts
| 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 EAR (Earphone) jack | |
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hHold
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.
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•The alarm will sound at the scheduled time even if the recorder is set to [HOLD] position. 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 playing, the display goes dark when playback of the current file has completed.
–If the recorder is recording, the display goes dark when the recorder stops recording automatically upon running out of free memory.
hHow to Use the
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• Strap is not supplied.Recording
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| While in stop mode or | Press the DISP/MENU | Playing time ➔Remaining playing time |
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Playback
1Press the FOLDER/INDEX 
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hChanging Playback Speed:
While the recorder is during playback mode, press thePLAY ( `) button.| Normal speed | Slow Playback | Fast Playback | |
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•When the slow playback mode is selected, the [J] appears and, for the fast playback mode, [K] appears on the display while the recorder is playback.
•The recorder stops playback when you press the STOP (4) button while playback in the slow/fast mode, or when it reaches to the end of the file. If you once press the STOP (4) button and start playback again, the recorder will playback files in normal speed as well.
hListening with Earphone
You can listen to files by connecting earphones to the earphone5 | $ | ^ DISP/MENU button |
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hNotes on the Folders | Current folder |
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The recorder provides four folders, [F], [G], [H] and [I]. To change the folder selection, press the FOLDER/INDEX button while the recorder is stopped. Each recorded file is stored in a folder.
Note:• Using folders to classify files makes it convenient to find files you want to access later. Up to a total of 100 files can be recorded in each folder.
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jack. If an earphone is connected, the speaker doesn’t emit sound. Sound will be played back monaurally.
Notes:
• To avoid irritation to the ear, insert the earphone after you turn down the volume level.
• When you listen with the earphone during playback, do not raise the volume too much. It may cause hearing impairment and loss in hearing ability.
•Earphones are not supplied. You can use any standard 3.5mm monaural earphone or headphone.
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