Olympus VN-6000 User Manual

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h How to Use the
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DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
VN-6500
VN-6000
VN-5500
VN-5000
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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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Getting Started
Current folder
1 Press down on the arrow and slide the
battery cover open.
2 Insert two size-AAA alkaline batteries,
observing the correct polarity.
3 Close the battery cover completely.
• Time and date display appears.
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The “Hour” indicator flashes, indicating the start
of the time and date setup process. (See “Setting
Time and Date [TIME]” for details).
h Inserting Batteries
h Notes on the Folders
The recorder provides four folders, [%], [&], ['] and [(]. 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 les makes it convenient to nd les you want
to access later. Up to a total of 100 les can be recorded in each folder.
Strap hole
h Identification of Parts
h Power 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
minimize the battery drain.
Built-in speaker
• Strap is not supplied.
1 Built-in Microphone
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MIC (Microphone) jack
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HOLD switch
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STOP (4) button
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PLAY (`) button
6 0 (Rewind) button
7 Battery cover
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FOLDER / INDEX
button
Power on: Reset the HOLD switch.
Power off: Set the
HOLD switch to the [ HOLD ]
position.
Standby Mode and Display Shut Off:
If the recorder is stopped or paused for 60 minutes
or longer during recording or play back, it goes into
Standby (power-save) mode, and the display shuts off.
To exit Standby mode and turn on the display, press
any button.
hHold
Set the HOLD switch to the [HOLD] position. All opera-
tion 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] position. The recorder will
then begin to play the le 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.
An optional Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery (BR401)
from Olympus can be used for the recorder.
Replacing Batteries:
When [-] appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon aspossible. Size-AAA alkaline
batteries are recommended. When the batteries are depleted, [.] appears on the display, and
the recorder shuts off. It is recommended to set the HOLD switch to the [HOLD] position before
you replace batteries to maintain the current settings (Time and date, etc.). For your convenience,
the recorder also logs the current settings in nonvolatile memory at hourly intervals.
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0 Display (LCD panel)
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light
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REC (s) button
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$ 9 (Fast Forward)
button
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DISP / MENU button
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ERASE (s) button
Introduction
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notice. Contact our Customer Support Center for the latest information relating to
product names and model numbers.
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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.
h Safe 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.
• 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.
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Olympus VN-6000 Specifications

Summary

Introduction and Getting Started

Safe and Proper Usage

Read manual carefully for safe and correct operation. Warnings indicate safety information.

Getting Started Overview

Guidance on identifying parts and initial setup for using the digital voice recorder.

Inserting Batteries

Step-by-step guide on how to insert AAA alkaline batteries correctly.

Power Supply and Standby Mode

Instructions for powering the recorder on, off, and standby mode.

Hold Functionality

Explains the HOLD switch function to disable operation buttons and prevent accidental use.

How to Use the Strap

Guide on attaching a strap to the recorder using the provided strap hole.

Notes on Folders

Information about the recorder's four folders for organizing files, with a limit of 100 files per folder.

Setting Time, Recording, and Playback

Setting Time and Date

Procedure to set the current time and date for accurate recording information.

Recording Process

Steps for selecting folders, starting, pausing, and stopping recordings.

Pausing and Resuming Recording

How to pause recording and resume it later at the point of interruption.

Recording Notes and Tips

Important notes on recording, including handling low volume, battery indicators, and external microphones.

External Device Recording

Instructions for connecting external microphones or devices for recording.

LCD Display Information

Details on how the display shows information based on the recorder's operating state.

Playback Operation

Steps to select folders, files, and start playback of recorded audio.

Managing Files and Playback Features

Erasing Files

Instructions for deleting single files or all files within a folder.

Erasing a Single File

Procedure to erase a single selected file from a folder.

Erasing All Files in a Folder

Process to erase all files within a specific folder.

Canceling and Resuming Playback

How to stop playback and resume it later at the point of interruption.

Forwarding and Rewinding

Instructions for fast-forwarding and rewinding through audio files.

Locating File Beginning

How to quickly navigate to the beginning of the next file or the current file.

Changing Playback Speed

Adjusting playback speed to slow (-25%) or fast (+50%).

Listening with Earphones

Guidance on using earphones for private listening, including safety precautions.

Advanced Settings and Functions

Menu Operations

Guide to navigating the menu to change various recorder settings.

Alarm Playback Function

Setting up the recorder to sound an alarm and play a preselected file.

Timer Recording

Scheduling automatic recordings by specifying start and end times.

Recording Modes

Explanation of different recording modes: HQ, SP, and LP.

Microphone Sensitivity Settings

Adjusting microphone sensitivity between High (HI) and Low (LO) for recording needs.

Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

Using VCVA for automatic recording start/stop based on sound volume.

System Sounds (BEEP)

Enabling or disabling system sounds for button operations.

Moving File between Folders

Procedure to transfer recorded files from one folder to another.

Index Marks, Reset, and Troubleshooting

Index Marks Functionality

Placing and clearing index marks to track important sections in recordings.

Clearing an Index Mark

Procedure to remove a specific index mark from a recording.

Resetting the Recorder

Restoring the recorder to its initial factory settings.

General Precautions

Important safety and handling guidelines to ensure proper and safe use of the recorder.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Answers to frequently asked questions regarding recorder operation.

Specifications and Compliance

Specifications

Technical details including recording medium, frequency response, and dimensions.

Accessories (Optional)

List of optional accessories available for the digital voice recorder.

Regulatory Compliance (USA/Canada)

Information on FCC and Canadian RFI compliance for the device.

European Compliance

Details regarding CE marking and WEEE/battery disposal directives.