User manual OLYMPUS VN-900

[. . . ] Main Features · The VN-900/1800/3600 has three recording modes: HQ (High Quality) mode, SP (Standard Playback) mode, and LP (Long Playback) mode. · The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) reduces memory usage by pausing recording when it senses silence. · Four folders, each of which can contain a maximum of 100 recorded messages. · Jogdial layout and liquid crystal display enable easy operation. Inserting Batteries 1 2 Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open. Notes on the Folders The recorder has four folders: A, B, C, and S. [. . . ] · If "FULL" appears on the display, you cannot record in the selected folder. In such a case, erase unnecessary files (see "Erasing from folder A, B or C" or "Erasing from folder S"). · There is one subfolder for each day of the year. E2-2821-03 AP0311 Erasing from Folder S Erasing One File at a Time in a Date Subfolder Microphone Sensitivity (MIC) Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet your recording needs. Alarm Playback Function (ALARM) The alarm playback function can be set to play a selected file at a preset time. Up to 20 alarms can be set. System Sounds (BEEP) The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. If you wish to disable the system sounds, proceed as follows: Hold Set the HOLD switch to the HOLD position. 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. Troubleshooting Q1 Nothing happens when a button is pressed. Q2 No sound or quiet sound is heard from the speaker while playing back. 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. 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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1 2 3 4 Press the MENU/FOLDER button and select folder S. The recorder starts to playback all the files in the selected date subfolder. During playback, press the 9/+ or 0/­ button to select the file to be erased. The file number flashes, then alternatively "ERASE" and "YES" appear on the display for 8 seconds. Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically. Press and hold the MENU/FOLDER button for 1 second or longer. [. . . ] · 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. · Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart). [. . . ]