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Getting started

1 Lightly press down on the arrow andslide the battery cover open. Manganese batteries may not be used in this

recorder. Be sure to stop the recorder be ore replacing

the batteries. Unloading the batteries while therecorder is in use may cause a mal unction suchas corrupting the ile, etc.

h Inserting batteries

h Identification of parts

1 EAR(Earphone) jack

2 MIC(Microphone) jack 3 Built-in microphone4 Recording indicator

light5 Built-in speaker6 + button

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button8 9 button9 FOLDER/INDEX/SCENE

button0 button! ERASEbutton@ ` OK/MENUbutton

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1 Current filenumber/ Total

number of recordedfiles in the folder2 Folder indicator3 Recorder status

indicator4 During recording

mode :Elapsed recording timeDuring playback mode :

Elapsed playback time5 [? ] MicrophoneSensitivity indicator

[! ] VCVAindicator

[0 ] Low Cut Filterindicator

[$ ] Voice Filterindicator *16 File lock indicator7 Battery indicator8 Recording mode

indicator9 During recording

mode :Remaining recordingtime

During playback orstop mode:File length

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! File name *2@ During recordingmode :Remaining memory barindicator *2During playback orstop mode:Playback position barindicator *2

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$ STOP (4 ) button% Display (LCD panel)^ POWER/HOLD switch& USB connector* Battery cover( Strap hole

Display (LCD panel): The displayed character size on the screen can be changed. (please see Font Size P.13)

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When the [ Font Size ] is set to [ Large ]. When the [ Font Size ] is set to [ Small ].

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2 Insert size-AAA alkaline battery,observing the correct = and - polarities.

3 Close the battery cover completelyby pressing to the direction A , thensliding to the direction B .

Battery indicator:

When [ ] appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible. When the batteries aretoo weak, [ s ] and [ Battery Low ] appears on the display and the recorder shuts down. Remove the batteries i you are not going to use the recorder or an extended period o time. When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are

recommended.

h Turning on/off the powerTurning on the power:

While the recorder is turned off, slide thePOWER/HOLDswitch in the direction indicatedby the arrow. The display will turn on, and the power will be turned

on.Turning off the power:

Slide the POWER/HOLDswitch in the directionindicated by the arrow for 1 seconds or longer. The display shuts of, and the power will be turned

of. The resume unction remembers the stop position

be ore the power is turned of.

Power save modeI the recorder is stopped/not used or over 5 minutes a ter it is turned on, it goes into standby(power-save) mode, and the display shuts o . To exit standby mode and turn on the display, press any button.

Set the recorder to HOLD mode ( A ):

Slide the POWER/HOLDswitch to the HOLDposition. A ter [Hold ] appears on the display, the recorder is set

to HOLD mode.Exit HOLD mode ( B ):

Slide the POWER/HOLDswitch to the C posi-tion.

h HOLD

Notes: I you press any button in HOLD mode, the clock display ashes or 2 seconds, but it will not

operate the recorder. I HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is disabled with the playback (recording)

state unchanged (When playback has ended and the recording has ended due to the remainingmemory being used up, it will stop).

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h Setting time and date [Time & Date]I you set the time and date be orehand, the in ormation when the ile is recorded is automaticallystored or each ile. Setting the time and date be orehand enables easier ile management.

When you install batteries for the first time or each time you replace the batteries, the Hour indication will flash.


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1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the itemto set. Select the item rom the hour ,

minute , year , month andday with a lashing point.

2 Press the + or button toset.

3 Press the ` OK/MENUbutton to complete thesetting. The clock will start rom the set date and time. Press the

` OK/MENU button according to the time signal. While the recorder is during stop mode, press and hold

the STOP (4 ) button to display the [ Time & Date ], and[Remain ].

h Notes on the Folders The recorder provides ive olders, [ F ], [G], [H], [I ] and [ W]. To changethe older selection, press the FOLDER/INDEX/SCENEbutton while therecorder is stopped.

a Folder indicator

Note: Each older can store up to 200 les.

1 Press the FOLDER/INDEX/ SCENEbutton to select thedesired folder.a Folder indicator Newly recorded audio will be

saved as the last ile in the se-lected older.

h RecordingBe ore starting recording, select a older between [ &] to [* ]. These ive olders can be selectivelyused to distinguish the kind o recording; or example, Folder [ &] might be used to store privatein ormation, while Folder [ ' ] might be dedicated to holding business in ormation.

2 Press the REC(s ) buttonto start recording. Turn the microphone in the

direction o the source to berecorded.

b Recording mode/ c Elapsedrecording time/ d Remainingrecording time [Rec Mode ] cannot be

changed in the recordingstandby mode or whilerecording. Con igure this whilethe recorder is stopped.

3 Press the STOP(4 ) buttonto stop recording.e File length

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Follow the same steps by pressing the 9 or 0 buttonto select the next item, and press the + or button to set.

You can select between 12 and 24 hour display by pressingthe FOLDER/INDEX/SCENEbutton while setting the hourand minute.

You can select the order o the month , day and year bypressing the FOLDER/INDEX/SCENEbutton while settingthem.

Changing the time and dateSelect [ Time & Date ] from the menu on the [ Device Menu ]. (please see Menu setting P.9, Time & Date P.14)

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Note:For VN-8100PC only I a recording is made in stereo modes ([ 192 kbps ] or [128 kbps ]), it will be a monaural recording

through the built-in microphone, and the same audio will be recorded on both Le t channel (Lch)and Right channel (Rch).


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h PauseWhile the recorder is during recording mode, press theREC(s ) button.

The recorder will time out a ter 60 minutes when le t in RecPause.

Resume Recording:Press the REC(s ) button again. Recording will resume at the point o interruption.

h To quickly check on the recorded contentsWhile the recorder is during recording mode, press the`

OK/MENUbutton. Stop recording and the ile that was just recorded will beplayed back.

h Recording from external microphone or other devices The external microphone and other devices can be connectedand the sound can be recorded. Connect as ollows by the deviceto be used. Do not plug and unplug devices into the recorders jack while it

is recording.

Recording with external microphone:

Connect an external microphone to the MICjack of the recorder.

Notes: The built-in microphone will become inoperable when an

external microphone is plugged into the recorders MIC jack. Microphones supported by plug-in power can also be used. When the external stereo microphone is used while [ Rec Mode ]

is set to a monaural recording mode, audio will be recorded tothe L channel only *.

When an external monaural microphone is used while[Rec Mode ] is set to a stereo recording mode, it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone *.

* For VN-8100PC only.

Notes: To ensure recording rom the beginning, start recording a ter you see the display and the recording

indicator lights on. When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds, the recording indicator light starts ashing.

When the recording time is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, the light ashes aster. [Folder Full ] will appear when the recording cannot be made any urther. Select on other older

or delete any unnecessary les be ore recording. [Memory Full ] will appear when the memory is ull. Delete any unnecessary les be ore recording

any urther. When external devices are connected, per orm a test recording and then adjust the output levelor the external devices.

When you adjust the various sound quality settings related to playback on the recorder, the audiooutput signal sent out rom the EAR jack will change as well.

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h Microphone sensitivityMicrophone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs.Select [ Mic Sense ] from the menu on the [ Rec Menu ]. (please see Menu setting P.9, Mic Sense P.11)


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1Press the FOLDER/INDEX/ SCENEbutton to select thedesired folder.a Folder indicator

h Playback

2 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the fileto playback.

3 Press the ` OK/MENU button to start playback.b Elapsed playback time/c

File length

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4 Press the + or button to adjust to acomfortable listening volume. The volume can be adjusted within a range rom [ 00 ] to

[30 ].

5 Press the STOP (4 ) button at any point youwant to stop the playback. This will stop the ile being played back midway. When the

resume unction is activated the stopped location will beregistered, even i the power is turned o . The next timethe power is turned on, playback may be resumed rom theregistered stopped location.

h Forwarding and RewindingWhile the recorder is during stop mode, press and holdthe 9 or 0 button.

I you release the button, it will stop. Press the ` OK/MENU button to start playback rom where it was stopped.

While the recorder is during playback mode, press and

hold the 9 or 0 button. When you release the button the recorder will resumenormal playback.

I there is an index mark or temp mark in the middle o theile, the recorder will stop at that location.

9 : The recorder stops when it reaches the end o theile. Continue pressing the 9 button to proceed

with the cue rom the beginning o the next ile. 0 : The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning

o the ile. Continue pressing the 0 buttonto proceed with the review rom the end o the

previous ile.

h Locating the beginning of the fileWhile the recorder is during stop mode or playback mode, press the 9 button.

The recorder skips to the beginning o the next ile.While the recorder is during playback mode, press the0 button. The recorder skips to the beginning o the current ile.While the recorder is during stop mode, press the 0 button.

The recorder skips to the beginning o the previous ile. I therecorder stop the midway o the ile, return to the beginningo the ile.

While the recorder is during playback mode, press the0 button twice.

The recorder skips to the beginning o the previous ile.Notes: When you skip to the beginning o the le during playback, the recorder will start playback at the

position o an index mark or temp mark. The index mark and temp mark will be skipped whenyou per orm the operation in stop mode.

When [Skip Space ] set to other than [ File Skip ], the recorder will skip orward/reverse the speci edtime, then will start playback.


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h Playback through earphoneAn earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of therecorder for listening.

When the earphone is used, the recorder speaker will beswitched-o .

Notes: To avoid irritation to the ear, insert the earphone a ter turning

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 decrease in hearing ability.

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h Setting an index mark or a temp mark

1 While the recorder isduring recording modeor playback mode, pressthe FOLDER/INDEX/SCENE button. Even a ter an index or temp

mark is placed, recording orplayback will continue so youcan place index or temp marksin other locations in a similarmanner.

I index marks and temp marks are placed, you can quickly ind a location you want to listen to inast orward and ast rewind and when cuing a ile. Index marks cannot be placed on iles created on

machines other than this recorder, but temp marks can be placed instead to temporarily rememberdesired locations. Temp marks are temporary markings. They will be automatically erased i youmove to another ile or connect the recorder to a computer.

Clearing an index mark or a temp mark:

1 Locate the index or tempmark you want to clear.

h Changing play speed The playback speed o the ile can be changed between 0.5 and 2 times speed. Change the speedaccording to need such as listening to meeting content at a ast speed or reviewing spots that youcouldn't catch in a language lesson at a slow speed.

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`OK/MENU button to start playback.

2 While the recorder is dur-ing playback mode, pressthe ` OK/MENUbutton toopen the playback speedadjustment display.

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3 Press the + or button to adjust the playback speed. [x1.0 Play ] (Normal playback)

Playback at normal speed.[x0.5 Play ] [x0.9 Play ] (Slow playback)Playback speed slows down.[x1.1 Play ] [x2.0 Play ] (Fast playback)Playback speed becomes aster.

4 Press the ` OK/MENUbutton to complete thesetting. I you leave the recorder or 3 seconds, the setting will be

applied and the recorder will return back to the originalscreen.

Even i playback is stopped, the changed playback speed will be retained. The next playback willbe at that speed.

Note: As in normal playback mode, you can stop playback, cue a le, or insert an index mark in slow

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2 Press the 9 or 0 but-ton to select the index ortemp mark to erase.

3 While the index or tempnumber appears forapproximately 2 secondson the display, press theERASEbutton. The index or temp mark is

erased.

Notes: Up to 16 index and temp marks can be set in a le. I you try to place more than 16 index or

temp marks, [ Index Full ] message will appear or index marks, and [ Temp Mark Full ] or tempmarks.

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

Index or temp numbers a ter the erased index or temp

number will automatically move up.

hHow to begin segment repeat playback

1 Press the ` OK/MENU button to start playback.

2 Press the REC(s ) buttonat the point you wantto start segment repeatplayback. Fast orwarding and rewinding

can be conducted when [ w] islashing in the same manner as

during normal playback, andyou can quickly proceed as ar as the end position.

When it reaches to the end o the ile while [ w] is lashing,the point will become the end position, and repeat playback will start.

3 Press the REC(s ) buttonagain at the position whereyou want to end segmentrepeat playback. The recorder repeatedly plays

back the segment until thesegment repeat playback iscancelled.

Note: As in normal playback mode, playback speed can be changed during segment repeat playback as

well. I an index mark and temp mark are inserted or eliminated during segment repeat playback,segment repeat playback will be canceled and it will return to normal playback mode.

Cancel the segment repeat playback function:

Pressing any of the following buttons will release thesegment repeat playback.

a Press the STOP (4 ) buttonb Press the REC(s ) buttonc Press the 9 buttond Press the 0 button

This unction enables repeated playback o part o the ile being played.

h ErasingA selected ile can be erased rom a older. Also, all iles in a older can be erased simultaneously.

1 Select the folder or fileyou want to erase.


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2 While the recorder is dur-ing stop mode, press theERASEbutton.

3 Press the + or button toselect [ Erase in Folder ] or[File Erase ].

4 Press the ` OK/MENU button.

5 Press the + button toselect [ Start ].

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` OK/MENUbutton. The display changes to [ Erase! ] and erasing will start.

[Erase Done ] is displayed when the ile is erased. Filenumbers will be reassigned automatically.

Notes: The locked les and les set as read-only cannot be erased. I an action is not selected within 8 seconds, the recorder will return to stop status. It may take over 10 seconds to complete processing. Never remove batteries during this time

because data may be corrupted. In addition, replace the batteries with new ones in order to ensurethat the batteries will not run out while processing.

You cannot delete olders through the recorder.

h Menu setting methodItems in menus are categorized so that you can quickly set a desired item. You can set each menuitem as ollows.

1 While the recorder is dur-ing stop mode, playback mode or recording mode,press the ` OK/MENUbut-ton for 1second or longer.

2 Press the + or buttonto move to the item you

want to set.

3 Press the ` OK/MENUor9 button to move thecursor to the item to set.

4 Press the + or buttonto move to the item youwant to set.

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7 Press the ` OK/MENU

button to complete thesetting. You will be in ormed that the

settings have been establishedvia the screen.

Pressing the 0 buttonwithout pressing the` OK/MENU button will cancelthe settings and return you tothe previous screen.

8 Press the STOP (4 ) button to close the menuscreen. I you enter the menu during recording or playback and

press the 0 button, it will allow you to return back tothe previous screen without interrupting recording orplayback.

Notes: The recorder will stop i you leave it idle or 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a

selected item is not applied. When entering menu settings during recording or playback, the menu settings will be cancelled

i 8 seconds elapse with no buttons being pressed.

h File Menu

Erase Lock Locking a ile keeps important data rom being accidentally erased. Locked

iles are not erased when you select to erase all iles rom a older.

1 Select [ Erase Lock ] from the menu on the[File Menu ].

In Menu mode selection:

[On ]: Locks the ile and prevents it rom being erased.[Off ]: Unlocks the ile and allows it to be erased.

a File lock indicator

File Divide (For VN-8100PC only)Files with large capacities and long recording times can be split so that they are easier to manageand edit.

1 Select the file you want to divide.2 Start Playback or fast-forward the file, and stop

the playback at divide position.3 Select [ File Divide ] from the menu on the [ File

Menu ].4 Press the + button to select [ Start ], and then press

the ` OK/MENUbutton. [Dividing! ] will be displayed and ile splitting will start.

Splitting is completed when [File divide completed ] isdisplayed.

PropertySelect the iles or which you would like tocon irm in ormation in advance be ore operat-ing the menu.

1 Select [ Property ] from themenu on the [ File Menu ].[Name ] (File name), [ Date ] (Time stamp),[Size ] (File size), [Bit Rate ] (File ormat) willappear on the display.

Notes: Only MP3 le recorded on this recorder can be divided. The recorder cannot divide les when the number o les in the older exceeds 198. Locked les cannot be divided. A ter splitting the le, the ront part o the le will be renamed as [ File name_1.MP3 ] and the

latter part o the le will be named as [ File name_2.MP3 ]. I a le has an extremely short recording time, it may not be divide even i it is a MP3 le. Do not remove the battery during dividing le. This may damage the data.

6 Press the + or button tochange the setting.

5 Press the ` OK/MENUor 9 button. Moves to the setting o the selected item.

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VCVAWhen the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) startsrecording automatically, and stops when the volume drops below thethreshold level. The VCVA eature extends recording time and conservesmemory by stopping recording during silent periods, which helps theplayback to be more e icient.

1 Select [ VCVA] from the menu on the [ Rec Menu ].In Menu mode selection:

[On ]: Enables the VCVA unction.[Off ]: Disables this unction. Will resume recording in normal mode.

a VCVA indicator

Adjust the start/stop actuation level:I the surrounding noise is loud, the starting sensitivity o the VCVA can be adjusted according tothe recording situation.1 Press the REC(s ) button to start recording.

When the sound volume is lower than the preset threshold soundlevel, recording automatically stops a ter 1 sec approximately,and [ Standby ] lashes on the display. The recording indicatorlight glows when recording starts and lashes when recordingpauses.

h Rec Menu

Mic SenseMicrophone sensitivity (Built-in or external microphone) is adjustable tomeet recording needs.

1 Select [ Mic Sense ] from the menu on the[Rec Menu ].


[High ]: High recording sensitivity suitable or con erences withmany participants and recording audio at a distance or lowvolume.

[Low ]: Standard recording sensitivity suitable or dictation.a Microphone sensitivity indicator

Notes: When you would like to clearly record a speakers voice, set [ Mic Sense ] to [Low] and hold recordersbuilt-in microphone close to the speakers mouth (5-10 cm).

I the [Rec Scene ] is set to a setting other than [ Off ], the [Mic Sense ] unction will not be available.Set [Rec Scene ] to [Off ] to use this unction.

Rec ModeBesides stereo* and monaural recording, you can also select recording withpriority to sound quality, and recording with priority to recording time.Select the recording mode appropriate to your needs.

* For VN-8100PC 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-8100PC only.a Recording mode indicator

Low Cut Filter The recorder has a Low Cut Filter unction to minimize low- requencysounds and record voices more clearly. This unction can reduce noise

rom air conditioners, projectors and other similar noises.

1 Select [ Low Cut Filter ] from the menu on the[Rec Menu ].


[On ]: Enables the Low Cut Filter unction.[Off ]: Disables this unction.

a Low Cut Filter indicatorNote: I the [Rec Scene ] is set to a setting other than [ Off ], the [ Low Cut Filter ] unction will not be

available. Set [ Rec Scene ] to [Off ] to use this unction.

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Notes: To ensure recording rom the beginning, start recording a ter 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-8100PC only). I the [Rec Scene ] is set to a setting other than [ Off ], the [Rec Mode ] unction will not be available.

Set [Rec Scene ] to [Off ] to use this unction.


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2 Press the 9 or 0 button adjust the start/stopactuation level. The VCVA level can be set to any o 15 di erent values. The higher the value, the more sensitive the recorder to sounds.

At the highest value, even the aintest sound will activaterecording.

Notes: The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected

microphone sensitivity mode. I the starting level is not adjusted within 2 seconds, the display will return to the previous. To ensure success ul recordings, prior testing and adjustment o the start /stop actuation level is

recommended. I the [Rec Scene ] is set to a setting other than [ Off ], the [ VCVA] unction will not be available.

Set [Rec Scene ] to [Off ] to use this unction.

h Play Menu

Rec Scene The recording sett ing can be selected rom the [ Memo ], [Meeting ],[Conference ] templates to suit the recording scene or situation. You canalso save a recording setting o your choice.

1 Select [ Rec Scene ] from the menu on the[Rec Menu ].

2 Press the + or button to select the item to set, andthen press the ` OK/MENUor 9 button.

In Menu mode selection:When [ Scene Select ] is selected:Press the + or button to select the recording scene you want to set,and then press ` OK/MENU button.[Off ]: Disables this unction.[Memo ]: Suitable or dictation.[Meeting ]: Suitable or recording meetings.[Conference ]: Suitable or seminars with a small number o

people.[DNS]: Suitable or voice recognition so tware (Dragon

NaturallySpeaking) compliant recording.[User Setting ]: Recording with menu settings saved using

[Scene Save ].

a Rec Scene indicator

When [ Scene Save ] is selected:Press ` OK/MENU button. You can save the current [ Rec Menu ] menu settings in [ User

Setting ].

To change the [ Rec Scene ], return the screen to [ Scene Select ] bypressing and holding the FOLDER/INDEX/SCENEbutton or 1 secondor longer while the recorder is during stop mode.

Note: I the [Rec Scene ] is set to a setting other than [ Off ], the menu settings or the recording unctions

will not be available.Set the [ Rec Scene ] to [Off ] to use these unctions.

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Voice Filter (For VN-8100PC only) The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low and high requencytones during normal, ast, or slow playback, and enable clear audioplayback.

1 Select [ Voice Filter ] from the menu on the[Play Menu ].

In Menu mode selection:[On ]: Enables the Voice Filter unction.[Off ]: Disables this unction.

a Voice Filter indicator

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Play ModeYou can select the playback mode that its your pre erence.

1 Select [ Play Mode ] from the menu on the[Play Menu ].


When [ Play Area ] is selected:[File ]: Stop a ter playing back the current ile.[Folder ]: Play iles continuously in the current older until the last

ile and stop.When [ Repeat ] is selected:[Repeat ]: Sets to repeat playback mode.[Off ]: Disables this unction.

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h LCD/Sound Menu

Font SizeChanging the displayed character size on the display.

1 Select [ Font Size ] from the menu on the[LCD/Sound Menu ].


[Large ]: Text is displayed large characters.[Small ]: Text is displayed small characters.

Note: When the [ Font Size ] is set to [ Small ], the layout o the display will change so that more in ormation

is displayed (please see Display (LCD panel) P.2).

ContrastDisplay contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels.You can adjust the LCD display contrast level rom [ 01 ] to [12 ].

1Select [ Contrast ] from the menu on the[LCD/Sound Menu ].

LEDYou can set it so the LED indicator light does not turn on.

1 Select [ LED] from the menu on the[LCD/Sound Menu ].In Menu mode selection:

[On ]: LED light will be set.[Off ]: LED light will be cancelled.

Beep The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you o errors.System sounds may be turned o .

1 Select [ Beep ] from the menu on the[LCD/Sound Menu ].


[On ]: Enables the Beep unction.[Off ]: Disables this unction.

Skip Space This unction enables you to skip ( orward) or reverse skip (rewind) a ile be-ing played or a set period. This unction is convenient or quickly skippingto another playback position or repeatedly playing back short phrases.

1 Select [ Skip Space ] from the menu on the[Play Menu ].


When [ Forward Skip ] is selected:[File Skip ], [10sec. Skip ], [30sec. Skip ], [1min. Skip ], [5min. Skip ], [10min. Skip ]

When [ Reverse Skip ] is selected:[File Skip ], [1sec. Skip ] [5sec. Skip ], [10sec. Skip ], [30sec. Skip ], [1min. Skip ],[5min. Skip ], [10min. Skip ]

Forward/Reverse Skip Playback:

1 Press the ` OK/MENUbutton to start playback.2 Press the 9 or 0 button.

The recorder will skip ( orward) or reverse skip (rewind) a set space and start playing back.

Note: I there is an index mark/temp mark or a cue closer than the skip space, the recorder will orward

skip/reverse skip to that position.

Notes: In [File ] mode, when the recorder comes to the end o the last le in the older, [ End ] ashes or

two seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start o the last le. In [Folder ] mode, when the recorder comes to the end o the last le in the older, [ End ] ashes

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h Device MenuTime & Date

I the current time and date is not correct, set it.

1 Select [ Time & Date ] from the menu on the[Device Menu ].

(please see Setting time and date [Time & Date] P.3)

3 Press the + button againto select [ Start ], and thenpress the ` OK/MENUbut-

ton. Formatting begins and[Format ! ] lashes on thedisplay.

[Format Done ] appears whenormatting ends.

Menu settings after setting reset (initial settings):

Rec Menu:

[Mic Sense ] [High ][Rec Mode ] [192 kbps ]*1 [HQ]*2[Low Cut Filter ] [Off ][VCVA] [Off ][Rec Scene ] [Off ]Play Menu:[Voice Filter ]*1 [Off ][Play Mode ]

[Play Area ] [File ][Repeat ] [Off ]

Reset Settings This returns the unctions back to their initial set tings ( actory de ault).

1 Select [ Reset Settings ] from the menu on the[Device Menu ].

FormatI you ormat the recorder, all iles will be removed and all unction settings will return to de aultsexcept date and time settings. Trans er any important iles to a computer be ore ormatting therecorder.

1 Select [ Format ] fromthe menu on the [ DeviceMenu ].

2 Press the + button to se-lect [ Start ], and then pressthe ` OK/MENUbutton. A ter [Data will be cleared ]

message is on or two seconds,[Start ] and [ Cancel ] will turnon.

[Skip Space ][Forward Skip ] [File Skip ][Reverse Skip ] [File Skip ]

LCD/Sound Menu:[Font Size ] [Large ][Contrast ] [Level 06 ][LED] [On ][Beep ] [On ][Language(Lang) ] [English ]

*1 For VN-8100PC only*2 For VN-8000PC only

Note: A ter resetting the settings, the time settings and le numbers will be preserved rom be ore the

reset and will not return to their initial settings.

Notes: It may take over 10 seconds to complete processing. Never remove batteries during this time

because data may be corrupted. In addition, replace the batteries with new ones in order to ensurethat the batteries will not run out while processing.

Never ormat the recorder rom a PC. When the recorder is ormatted, all the saved data, including locked les and read-only les, areerased.

A ter ormatting, recorded audio le names may start rom [ 0001 ]. When returning the settings or the unctions to their initial settings, use [ Reset Settings ].

Language(Lang)You can select the display language or this recorder.

1 Select [ Language(Lang) ] from the menu on the[LCD/Sound Menu ].

[English ], [Franais ], [Espaol ], [Portugus(BR) ]

Note: The selectable language difers depending on the region.


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System info.You can check the recorders in ormation on themenu screen.

1 Select [ System info. ] from themenu on the [ Device Menu ].

[Model ] (Model Name), [ Version ] (System ver-sion) and [ Serial No. ] (Serial Number) appearson the display.

Using the recorder on your PC

h Operating environmentWindows:Operating System: Microso t Windows XP/Vista/7 (Standard Installation)Compatible PCs: Windows PCs equipped with more than one ree USB portMacintosh:Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6 (Standard Installation)Compatible PCs: Apple Macintosh series equipped with more than one ree USB port

Note: Even i operational environment is satis ed, we do not support such as upgraded OS, the multi-

boot environment and sel -modi ed PCs.

h Connecting to your PC

1 Turn the recorders power ON.2 Connect the USB connection cable to

the USB port of the PC.

3 Make sure that the recorder isstopped, and then connect the USBcable to the connecting port on thisrecorder.Windows:When you open [ My Computer ], it will be recog-nized by the drive name o the product name.Macintosh:When connected, the recorder will be recognized

by the drive name o the product name on thedesktop. [Remote ] is appeared on recorder i the USB

cable is connected.

Notes: Do not use USB connection cables other than the supplied cable. Using cables rom other

manu acturers could result in damage to the recorder. Do not use the supplied USB extensioncable with devices rom other manu acturers.

Re er to the users manual or your PC regarding the USB port on your PC. Be sure to push the cable connector all the way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate

properly. When connecting the recorder through an USB hub the operation may become unstable. In suchcases, re rain rom using a USB hub.

Disconnecting from your PC:Windows:1 Click [ ]on the task bar located at the lower-right corner of the

screen. Click [ Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device ]. The drive letter will di er depending

on the PC being used.

2 When the safe to remove hardware window appears, click [ OK ].3 Disconnect the recorder from the PC.

Apart rom using this unit as a recorder, you can use it as an external memory or your computer, as astorage device. The iles recorded by this recorder can be played back on your computer using Windows Media Player.

You can also trans er the WMA iles downloaded with Windows Media Player to your recorder and listento them (excluding iles with copyright protection).

Notes: While transmitting data, [ Busy ] is appeared, and the recording indicator light ashes. NEVER disconnect

the USB while the recording indicator light is ashing. I you do, the data will be destroyed. In the Mac OS operational environment, WMA ormat les cannot be played back.


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Macintosh:1 Move the drive icon for this

recorder that is appear onthe desktop to the garbagebin by Drag & Drop it.

2 Disconnect the recorder fromthe PC.

Note: NEVER disconnect the USB while the recording indicator light is ashing. I you do, the data will

be destroyed.

Safe and proper usageGeneral 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 refrigera-

tors. 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 anotherplace, 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

go-cart). Keep the unit out of the reach of children.

Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction,or during repair work.It is recommended to back up and save important content to other media such as a computerhard disk.Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by adefect of the product, repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympusauthorized service station, or any other reasons is excluded from the Olympuss liability.

Batteriesf Danger: Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or disas-

sembled. Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to

high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc.

f Warning: Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly onto a battery or modify it. Do not connect the = and - terminals together. This may cause fire, overheating or

electric shock. When carrying or storing the batteries, be sure to put it in the provided case to protect

its terminals. Do not carry or store the batteries with any metal objects (such as keyrings).If this warning is not followed, fire, overheating or electric shock may occur.

Do not connect the batteries directly to a power outlet or a cigarette lighter of anautomobile.

Do not insert the batteries with their = and - terminals reversed.

If any liquid from a battery gets into your eyes, promptly wash it off with clean waterand consult your doctor at once. Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable batter-

ies. Never use any batteries 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 care ul not to burn yoursel , and;2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative or service.

Do not expose the batteries to water. Do not allow water to contact the terminals. Do not remove or damage the batteries insulating sheet. Do not use the batteries if you find something wrong with them such as leakage,

color change or deformity. Unplug the charger if the charging is still incomplete after the specified time it should

take. Should any batteries liquid get on skin or clothing, promptly wash it off with clean

water. Keep batteries away from fire.


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Q1: Nothing happens when a button is pressed.A1: The POWER/HOLDswitch may be set to [ HOLD] position.

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

Troubleshooting

SpecificationsGeneral points

4 Recording medium:Built-in memoryVN-8100PC : 2 GB

VN-8000PC : 1 GB4 Recording format:MP3* (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3),WMA (Windows Media Audio)

4 Input level: - 70 dBv4 Maximum working output:

250 mW (8 speaker)4 Maximum headphone output:

_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)4 Wide band characteristic headphone

output:75 mV _ (according to EN 50332-2)

4 Speaker:Built-in 28 mm round dynamicspeaker

4 MIC jack: 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2 k

4 EAR jack: 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 or

more4 Input power requirement:AAA battery (LR03) or Olympus Ni-MHrechargeable battery

4 External dimensions:108 mm 39 mm 16.8 mm (withoutprotrusions)

4 Weight: 66 g (including battery)4 Operating temperature: 0C - 42C

* For VN-8100PC only

Overall frequency response

4 During recording or playback mode:MP3 ormat(For VN-8100PC only)

Recording mode Overall frequency response

192 kbps 70 Hz to 19 kHz



WMA ormat

Recording mode Overall frequency response

HQ 70 Hz to 13 kHz

SP 70 Hz to 8 kHz

LP 70 Hz to 3 kHz

4 Built-in microphone (Duringrecording mode):40 Hz to 14 kHz However, the upper limit value o the

requency response depends on eachrecording mode (see above diagram).

s Stereo microphone: ME51SWs Compact Zoom Microphone (unidirec-

tional): ME32s Highly sensitive noisecancellation-

monaural microphone (unidirec-tional): ME52W

s Tie clip microphone (omnidirec-tional): ME15

s Telephone pickup: TP7s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and

charger set: BC400 (For Europe)s Ni-MH rechargeable battery: BR401s Connecting cord: KA333

Accessories (Optional)

f Caution: Do not subject batteries to strong shocks. When using rechargeable batteries that have not been used for a while, be sure to

recharge them before use. Rechargeable batteries have limited lifetime. When the operating time becomes

shorter even if the rechargeable battery is fully charged under the specified condition,replace it with a new one.


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About music fileIn cases where the recorder is unable to playback music iles that have been trans erred to it, check tomake sure that the sampling rate and bit rate are in the range where playback is possible. Combinationso sampling rates and bit rates or music iles which the recorder can playback are given below.

File format Sampling frequency Bit rate

MP3* ormatMPEG1 Layer3:32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3:16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz

From 8 kbps up to 320kbps

WMA ormat8 kHz, 11 kHz,16 kHz, 22 kHz, 32 kHz,44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

From 5 kbps up to 320kbps

* For VN-8100PC only. Variable bitrate MP3 iles (in which conversion bitrates can vary) may not play properly. This recorder is compatible with Microso t Corporation DRM9, but not with DRM10. Even i the ile is a compatible ormat to playback on the recorder, the recorder does not support

every encoder.

Guide to recording times4 MP3 format: (For VN-8100PC only)

Recording mode VN-8100PC (2 GB)192 kbps approx. 22 h. 30 min.128 kbps approx. 34 h.48 kbps approx. 91 h. 30 min.

4 WMA format:Recording mode VN-8000PC (1 GB) VN-8100PC (2 GB)

HQ approx. 67 h. approx. 134 h.SP approx. 131 h. approx. 264 h.LP approx. 421 h. approx. 843 h.

DNS (Rec Scene) approx. 16 h. 30 min. approx. 33 h.

Notes: The above values are strictly rough guides. Caution is required, since the diferences in the available recording time will increase when the bit rate

is low. Available recording time may be shorter i many short recordings are made (The displayed available

recording time and recorded time are approximate indications).

Maximum recording time per file4 MP3 format:

(For VN-8100PC only)

192 kbps approx. 49 h. 40 min.



4 WMA format:

HQ approx. 26 h. 40 min.

SP approx. 53 h. 40 min.

LP approx. 148 h. 40 min.

DNS (Rec Scene) approx. 26 h. 40 min.

Note: Regardless o the memory remaining amount, the

longest sound recording time per le is restrictedto the above value.

Guide to battery life4 Alkaline battery :

Recording mode

Built-inmicrophone

(During recordingmode)

Built-inspeakers

(During playback mode)

Earphone Playback

MP3 192 kbps * approx. 32 h. approx. 17 h. approx. 37 h.

WMA LP approx. 51 h. approx. 20 h. approx. 44 h.

4 Ni-MH Rechargeble battery :

Recording mode

Built-inmicrophone

(During recordingmode)

Built-inspeakers

(During playback mode)

Earphone Playback

MP3 192 kbps * approx. 25 h. approx. 14 h. approx. 30 h.

WMA LP approx. 40 h. approx. 16 h. approx. 34 h.

* For VN-8100PC only.

Notes: The above values are strictly rough guides. Battery li e is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type o battery used and the

conditions o use.

Speci ications and design are subject to change without notice.

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