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Troubleshooting
Q1 Nothing happens when a button is pressed.
A1 • The HOLD button may be set to HOLD.
• 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 • 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.
Q4 The playback speed is too fast.
A4 The recorder may be set to Fast Playback.
Q5 The remaining recording time seems too short.
A5 Some files may storede in the S folder. Hold the stop button while in the S
folder. The display will show the total number of recordings in the S folder.
Q6 You cannot move the file.
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.
Specifications
Recording medium: Built-in flash memory
Recording time: VN-900 (8 MB)
HQ mode: Approx. 22 min.
SP mode: Approx. 33 min.
LP mode: Approx. 90 min.
VN-1800 (16 MB)
HQ mode: Approx. 45 min.
SP mode: Approx. 67 min.
LP mode: Approx. 180 min.
VN-3600 (32 MB)
HQ mode: Approx. 91 min.
SP mode: Approx. 137 min.
LP mode: Approx. 364 min.
Speaker: Built-in ø 28 mm round dynamic speaker
Maximum power: 120 mW
Earphone jack: ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 8 Ω
Power supply: Two AAA (LR03 or R03) batteries
Continuous battery use time: About 33 hours (use of alkaline batteries,
measured value for continuous recording
according to the specifications of our company)
Dimensions: 96 (L) × 39 (W) × 21.5 (T) mm
Weight: 60 g including batteries
* The continuous battery use time may be reduced according to the battery type
and the use conditions.
* 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.
Accessories (Optional)
Connecting cord (Earphone jack ↔ Microphone jack) : KA232*
Connecting cord (Mini miniplug → Miniplug) : PA3
Noise-Cancellation microphone : ME12
Electret condenser microphone : ME10
Headset : E99
Conference microphone : ME7
Telephone pickup : TP6
Accessories marked* should be used in combination with the PA3 plug adapter.
For Safe And Correct Usage
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 heed the warnings and information provided.
General 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 refrigerators.
• 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.
Batteries
Warning
• Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or
disassembled.
• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable
batteries.
• Never use any battery 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:
1remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn
yourself, and;
2call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing.
Resetting the Recorder (CLEAR)
This function resets the current time and other settings to their
initial status.
It is useful if you are having problems with the recorder, or if
you want to erase the entire memory of the recorder.
1 Hold the STOP button, and hold the ERASE button for
2 seconds or longer.
“CLEAR” and “YES” appear alternately on the display for 8
seconds.
2 Press the ERASE button again.
All files in all folders are erased, and the recorder is reset
to its default settings.
Note
If you leave the recorder untouched for 8 seconds or longer before you press the ERASE button
in Step 2, Clear mode will be canceled, and the recorder will enter Stop mode.
Hold
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.
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.