Olympus MP3 Player 8100PC User Manual

DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER  
VN-8100PC  
VN-8000PC  
EN  
INSTRUCTIONS  
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Introduction  
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hSafety precautions  
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.  
U1-BS0507-01  
AP1006  
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2 Insert size-AAA alkaline battery,  
observing the correct =and -  
polarities.  
3 Close the battery cover completely  
by pressing to the direction A, then  
sliding to the direction B.  
Battery indicator:  
When [  
] appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible. When the batteries are  
too weak, [s] and [Battery Low] appears on the display and the recorder shuts down.  
Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time.  
When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are  
recommended.  
hTurning on/off the power  
Turning on the power:  
While the recorder is turned off, slide the  
POWER/HOLD switch in the direction indicated  
by the arrow.  
The display will turn on, and the power will be turned  
on.  
Turning off the power:  
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch in the direction  
indicated by the arrow for 1 seconds or longer.  
The display shuts off, and the power will be turned  
off.  
The resume function remembers the stop position  
before the power is turned off.  
Power save mode  
If the recorder is stopped/not used for over 5 minutes after it is turned on, 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 recorder to HOLD mode (A):  
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the HOLD  
position.  
After [Hold] appears on the display, the recorder is set  
to HOLD mode.  
A
B
Exit HOLD mode (B):  
C
Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to the C posi-  
tion.  
Notes:  
If you press any button in HOLD mode, the clock display flashes for 2 seconds, but it will not  
operate the recorder.  
If 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 remaining  
memory being used up, it will stop).  
hSetting time and date [Time & Date]  
If you set the time and date beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically  
stored for each file. Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file 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 item  
to set.  
Select the item from the “hour”,  
minute”, “year”, “month” and  
day” with a flashing point.  
2 Press the  
+
or button to  
set.  
Follow the same steps by pressing the 9or 0button  
to select the next item, and press the  
+
or  
button to set.  
You can select between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing  
the FOLDER/INDEX/SCENE button while setting the hour  
and minute.  
You can select the order of the “month”, “day” and “year” by  
pressing the FOLDER/INDEX/SCENE button while setting  
them.  
3 Press the `OK/MENU button to complete the  
setting.  
The clock will start from 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].  
Changing the time and date  
Select [Time & Date] from the menu on the [Device Menu].  
(please see “Menu settingP.9, “Time & DateP.14)  
hNotes on the Folders  
The recorder provides five folders, [F], [G], [H], [I] and [W]. To change  
the folder selection, press the FOLDER/INDEX/SCENE button while the  
recorder is stopped.  
a
a Folder indicator  
Note:  
Each folder can store up to 200 files.  
About recording  
hRecording  
Before starting recording, select a folder between [&] to [*]. These five folders can be selectively  
used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, Folder [&] might be used to store private  
information, while Folder ['] might be dedicated to holding business information.  
1 Press the FOLDER/INDEX/  
a
SCENE button to select the  
desired folder.  
a Folder indicator  
Newly recorded audio will be  
saved as the last file in the se-  
lected folder.  
2 Press the REC (s) button  
to start recording.  
b
Turn the microphone in the  
direction of the source to be  
recorded.  
c
d
b Recording mode/ c Elapsed  
recording time/ d Remaining  
recording time  
[Rec Mode] cannot be  
changed in the recording  
standby mode or while  
recording. Configure this while  
the recorder is stopped.  
3 Press the STOP (4) button  
to stop recording.  
e File length  
e
Note:  
For VN-8100PC only  
If 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 Left channel (Lch)  
and Right channel (Rch).  
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hPause  
While the recorder is during recording mode, press the  
REC (s) button.  
The recorder will time out after 60 minutes when left in “Rec  
Pause”.  
Resume Recording:  
Press the REC (s) button again.  
Recording will resume at the point of interruption.  
hTo quickly check on the recorded contents  
While the recorder is during recording mode, press the  
`OK/MENU button.  
Stop recording and the file that was just recorded will be  
played back.  
hMicrophone sensitivity  
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs.  
Select [Mic Sense] from the menu on the [Rec Menu].  
(please see “Menu settingP.9, “Mic SenseP.11)  
hRecording from external microphone or other devices  
The external microphone and other devices can be connected  
and the sound can be recorded. Connect as follows by the device  
to be used.  
Do not plug and unplug devices into the recorder’s jack while it  
is recording.  
To MIC jack  
Recording with external microphone:  
Connect an external microphone to the MIC jack of  
the recorder.  
Notes:  
The built-in microphone will become inoperable when an  
external microphone is plugged into the recorder’s 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 to  
the L channel only  
*.  
When an 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.  
*.  
*
Notes:  
To ensure recording from the beginning, start recording after you see the display and the recording  
indicator lights on.  
When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds, the recording indicator light starts flashing.  
When the recording time is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, the light flashes faster.  
[Folder Full] will appear when the recording cannot be made any further. Select on other folder  
or delete any unnecessary files before recording.  
[Memory Full] will appear when the memory is full. Delete any unnecessary files before recording  
any further.  
When external devices are connected, perform a test recording and then adjust the output level  
for the external devices.  
When you adjust the various sound quality settings related to playback on the recorder, the audio  
output signal sent out from the EAR jack will change as well.  
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About playback  
hPlayback  
1 Press the FOLDER/INDEX/  
a
SCENE button to select the  
desired folder.  
a Folder indicator  
2 Press the 9 or 0  
button to select the file  
to playback.  
3 Press the `OK/MENU  
button to start playback.  
b Elapsed playback time/  
c File length  
b
c
4 Press the  
+
or  
button to adjust to a  
comfortable listening volume.  
The volume can be adjusted within a range from [00] to  
[30].  
5 Press the STOP (4) button at any point you  
want to stop the playback.  
This will stop the file being played back midway. When the  
resume function is activated the stopped location will be  
registered, even if the power is turned off. The next time  
the power is turned on, playback may be resumed from the  
registered stopped location.  
hForwarding and Rewinding  
While the recorder is during stop mode, press and hold  
the 9or 0button.  
If you release the button, it will stop. Press the `OK/MENU  
button to start playback from where it was stopped.  
While the recorder is during playback mode, press and  
hold the 9or 0button.  
When you release the button the recorder will resume  
normal playback.  
If there is an index mark or temp mark in the middle of the  
file, the recorder will stop at that location.  
9: The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the  
file. Continue pressing the 9button to proceed  
with the cue from the beginning of the next file.  
0: The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning  
of the file. Continue pressing the 0button  
to proceed with the review from the end of the  
previous file.  
hLocating the beginning of the file  
While the recorder is during stop mode or playback  
mode, press the 9button.  
The recorder skips to the beginning of the next file.  
While the recorder is during playback mode, press the  
0button.  
The recorder skips to the beginning of the current file.  
While the recorder is during stop mode, press the 0  
button.  
The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file. If the  
recorder stop the midway of the file, return to the beginning  
of the file.  
While the recorder is during playback mode, press the  
0button twice.  
The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file.  
Notes:  
When you skip to the beginning of the file during playback, the recorder will start playback at the  
position of an index mark or temp mark. The index mark and temp mark will be skipped when  
you perform the operation in stop mode.  
When [Skip Space] set to other than [File Skip], the recorder will skip forward/reverse the specified  
time, then will start playback.  
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hChanging play speed  
The playback speed of the file can be changed between 0.5 and 2 times speed. Change the speed  
according to need such as listening to meeting content at a fast speed or reviewing spots that you  
couldn't catch in a language lesson at a slow speed.  
1 Press the `OK/MENU  
button to start playback.  
2 While the recorder is dur-  
ing playback mode, press  
the `OK/MENU button to  
open the playback speed  
adjustment display.  
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.  
3
[x1.1 Play] – [x2.0 Play] (Fast playback)  
Playback speed becomes faster.  
4 Press the `OK/MENU button to complete the  
setting.  
If you leave the recorder for 3 seconds, the setting will be  
applied and the recorder will return back to the original  
screen.  
Even if playback is stopped, the changed playback speed will be retained. The next playback will  
be at that speed.  
Note:  
As in normal playback mode, you can stop playback, cue a file, or insert an index mark in slow  
playback and fast playback modes as well.  
hPlayback through earphone  
An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the  
recorder for listening.  
To EAR jack  
When the earphone is used, the recorder speaker will be  
switched-off.  
Notes:  
To avoid irritation to the ear, insert the earphone after 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.  
hSetting an index mark or a temp mark  
If index marks and temp marks are placed, you can quickly find a location you want to listen to in  
fast forward and fast rewind and when cuing a file. Index marks cannot be placed on files created on  
machines other than this recorder, but temp marks can be placed instead to temporarily remember  
desired locations. Temp marks are temporary markings. They will be automatically erased if you  
move to another file or connect the recorder to a computer.  
1 While the recorder is  
during recording mode  
or playback mode, press  
the FOLDER/INDEX/SCENE  
button.  
Even after an index or temp  
mark is placed, recording or  
playback will continue so you  
can place index or temp marks  
in other locations in a similar  
manner.  
Clearing an index mark or a temp mark:  
1 Locate the index or temp  
mark you want to clear.  
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2 Press the 9or 0but-  
ton to select the index or  
temp mark to erase.  
3 While the index or temp  
number appears for  
approximately 2 seconds  
on the display, press the  
ERASE button.  
The index or temp mark is  
erased.  
Index or temp numbers after the erased index or temp  
number will automatically move up.  
Notes:  
Up to 16 index and temp marks can be set in a file. If you try to place more than 16 index or  
temp marks, [Index Full] message will appear for index marks, and [Temp Mark Full] for temp  
marks.  
Index or temp marks cannot be set or erased in a locked file.  
hHow to begin segment repeat playback  
This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played.  
1 Press the `OK/MENU  
button to start playback.  
2 Press the REC (s) button  
at the point you want  
to start segment repeat  
playback.  
Fast forwarding and rewinding  
can be conducted when [w] is  
flashing in the same manner as  
during normal playback, and  
you can quickly proceed as far as the end position.  
When it reaches to the end of the file while [w] is flashing,  
the point will become the end position, and repeat playback  
will start.  
3 Press the REC (s) button  
againatthepositionwhere  
you want to end segment  
repeat playback.  
The recorder repeatedly plays  
back the segment until the  
segment repeat playback is  
cancelled.  
Note:  
As in normal playback mode, playback speed can be changed during segment repeat playback as  
well. If 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 the  
segment repeat playback.  
aPress the STOP (4) button  
bPress the REC (s) button  
cPress the 9button  
dPress the 0button  
hErasing  
A selected file can be erased from a folder. Also, all files in a folder can be erased simultaneously.  
1 Select the folder or file  
you want to erase.  
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2 While the recorder is dur-  
ing stop mode, press the  
ERASE button.  
3 Press the  
+
or  
button to  
select [Erase in Folder] or  
[File Erase].  
4 Press the `OK/MENU  
3
button.  
5 Press the  
+
button to  
select [Start].  
6 Press the `OK/MENU button.  
The display changes to [Erase!] and erasing will start.  
[Erase Done] is displayed when the file is erased. File  
numbers will be reassigned automatically.  
Notes:  
The locked files and files set as read-only cannot be erased.  
If 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 ensure  
that the batteries will not run out while processing.  
You cannot delete folders through the recorder.  
Menu setting  
hMenu setting method  
Items in menus are categorized so that you can quickly set a desired item. You can set each menu  
item as follows.  
1 While the recorder is dur-  
ing stop mode, playback  
mode or recording mode,  
press the `OK/MENU but-  
ton for 1second or longer.  
2 Press the  
+
or  
button  
to move to the item you  
want to set.  
3 Press the `OK/MENU or  
9button to move the  
cursor to the item to set.  
4 Press the  
+
or  
button  
to move to the item you  
want to set.  
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5 Press the `OK/MENU or 9button.  
Moves to the setting of the selected item.  
6 Press the  
+
or  
button to  
change the setting.  
7 Press the `OK/MENU  
button to complete the  
setting.  
You will be informed that the  
settings have been established  
via the screen.  
Pressing the 0button  
without pressing the  
`OK/MENU button will cancel  
the settings and return you to  
the previous screen.  
8 Press the STOP (4) button to close the menu  
screen.  
If you enter the menu during recording or playback and  
press the 0button, it will allow you to return back to  
the previous screen without interrupting recording or  
playback.  
Notes:  
The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 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  
if 8 seconds elapse with no buttons being pressed.  
hFile Menu  
Erase Lock  
Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased. Locked  
files are not erased when you select to erase all files from a folder.  
a
1 Select [Erase Lock] from the menu on the  
[File Menu].  
In Menu mode selection:  
[On]:  
Locks the file and prevents it from being erased.  
[Off]: Unlocks the file 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 manage  
and 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/MENU button.  
[Dividing!] will be displayed and file splitting will start.  
Splitting is completed when [File divide completed] is  
displayed.  
Notes:  
Only MP3 file recorded on this recorder can be divided.  
The recorder cannot divide files when the number of files in the folder exceeds 198.  
Locked files cannot be divided.  
After splitting the file, the front part of the file will be renamed as [File name_1.MP3] and the  
latter part of the file will be named as [File name_2.MP3].  
If a file has an extremely short recording time, it may not be divide even if it is a MP3 file.  
Do not remove the battery during dividing file. This may damage the data.  
Property  
Select the files for which you would like to  
confirm information in advance before operat-  
ing the menu.  
1 Select [Property] from the  
menu on the [File Menu].  
[Name] (File name), [Date] (Time stamp),  
[Size] (File size), [Bit Rate] (File format) will  
appear on the display.  
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hRec Menu  
Mic Sense  
Microphone sensitivity (Built-in or external microphone) is adjustable to  
meet recording needs.  
1 Select [Mic Sense] from the menu on the  
[Rec Menu].  
In Menu mode selection:  
a
[High]: High recording sensitivity suitable for conferences with  
many participants and recording audio at a distance or low  
volume.  
[Low]: Standard recording sensitivity suitable for dictation.  
a Microphone sensitivity indicator  
Notes:  
When you would like to clearly record a speaker’s voice, set [Mic Sense] to [Low] and hold recorder’s  
built-in microphone close to the speaker’s mouth (5-10 cm).  
If the [Rec Scene] is set to a setting other than [Off], the [Mic Sense] function will not be available.  
Set [Rec Scene] to [Off] to use this function.  
Rec Mode  
Besides stereo* and monaural recording, you can also select recording with  
priority to sound quality, and recording with priority to recording time.  
Select the recording mode appropriate to your needs.  
* For VN-8100PC only.  
a
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  
Notes:  
To ensure recording from the beginning, start recording after 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).  
If the [Rec Scene] is set to a setting other than [Off], the [Rec Mode] function will not be available.  
Set [Rec Scene] to [Off] to use this function.  
Low Cut Filter  
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low-frequency  
sounds and record voices more clearly. This function can reduce noise  
from air conditioners, projectors and other similar noises.  
1 Select [Low Cut Filter] from the menu on the  
[
Rec Menu].  
a
In Menu mode selection:  
[On]:  
Enables the Low Cut Filter function.  
[Off]: Disables this function.  
a Low Cut Filter indicator  
Note:  
If the [Rec Scene] is set to a setting other than [Off], the [Low Cut Filter] function will not be  
available. Set [Rec Scene] to [Off] to use this function.  
VCVA  
When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold  
volume level, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts  
recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops below the  
threshold level. The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves  
memory by stopping recording during silent periods, which helps the  
playback to be more efficient.  
a
1 Select [VCVA] from the menu on the [Rec Menu].  
In Menu mode selection:  
[On]:  
Enables the VCVA function.  
[Off]: Disables this function. Will resume recording in normal mode.  
a VCVA indicator  
Adjust the start/stop actuation level:  
If the surrounding noise is loud, the starting sensitivity of the VCVA can be adjusted according to  
the recording situation.  
1 Press the REC (s) button to start recording.  
When the sound volume is lower than the preset threshold sound  
level, recording automatically stops after 1 sec approximately,  
and [Standby] flashes on the display. The recording indicator  
light glows when recording starts and flashes when recording  
pauses.  
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2 Press the 9or 0button adjust the start/stop  
actuation level.  
The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 different values.  
The higher the value, the more sensitive the recorder to sounds.  
At the highest value, even the faintest sound will activate  
recording.  
Notes:  
The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected  
microphone sensitivity mode.  
If the starting level is not adjusted within 2 seconds, the display will return to the previous.  
To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of the start/stop actuation level is  
recommended.  
If the [Rec Scene] is set to a setting other than [Off], the [VCVA] function will not be available.  
Set [Rec Scene] to [Off] to use this function.  
Rec Scene  
The recording setting can be selected from the [Memo], [Meeting],  
[Conference] templates to suit the recording scene or situation. You can  
also save a recording setting of your choice.  
1 Select [Rec Scene] from the menu on the  
[Rec Menu].  
2 Press the  
+
or  
button to select the item to set, and  
then press the `OK/MENU or 9button.  
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]:  
[Memo]:  
[Meeting]:  
Disables this function.  
Suitable for dictation.  
Suitable for recording meetings.  
[Conference]: Suitable for seminars with a small number of  
a
people.  
[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] by  
pressing and holding the FOLDER/INDEX/SCENE button for 1 second  
or longer while the recorder is during stop mode.  
Note:  
If the [Rec Scene] is set to a setting other than [Off], the menu settings for the recording functions  
will not be available.Set the [Rec Scene] to [Off] to use these functions.  
hPlay Menu  
Voice Filter (For VN-8100PC only)  
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low and high frequency  
tones during normal, fast, or slow playback, and enable clear audio  
playback.  
1 Select [Voice Filter] from the menu on the  
[
Play Menu].  
a
In Menu mode selection:  
[On]:  
Enables the Voice Filter function.  
[Off]: Disables this function.  
a Voice Filter indicator  
Play Mode  
You can select the playback mode that fits your preference.  
1 Select [Play Mode] from the menu on the  
[Play Menu].  
In Menu mode selection:  
a
When [Play Area] is selected:  
[File]:  
Stop after playing back the current file.  
[Folder]: Play files continuously in the current folder until the last  
file and stop.  
When [Repeat] is selected:  
[Repeat]: Sets to repeat playback mode.  
[Off]:  
Disables this function.  
a Playback mode indicator  
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Notes:  
In [File] mode, when the recorder comes to the end of the last file in the folder, [End] flashes for  
two seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start of the last file.  
In [Folder] mode, when the recorder comes to the end of the last file in the folder, [End] flashes  
for two seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start of the first file in the folder.  
Skip Space  
This function enables you to skip (forward) or reverse skip (rewind) a file be-  
ing played for a set period. This function is convenient for quickly skipping  
to another playback position or repeatedly playing back short phrases.  
1 Select [Skip Space] from the menu on the  
[Play Menu].  
In Menu mode selection:  
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/MENU button to start playback.  
2 Press the 9or 0button.  
The recorder will skip (forward) or reverse skip (rewind) a set space and start playing back.  
Note:  
If there is an index mark/temp mark or a cue closer than the skip space, the recorder will forward  
skip/reverse skip to that position.  
hLCD/Sound Menu  
Font Size  
Changing the displayed character size on the display.  
1 Select [Font Size] from the menu on the  
[LCD/Sound Menu].  
In Menu mode selection:  
[Large]: Text is displayed large characters.  
[Small]: Text is displayed small characters.  
Note:  
When the [Font Size] is set to [Small], the layout of the display will change so that more information  
is displayed (please see “Display (LCD panel)P. 2).  
Contrast  
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels.  
You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from [01] to [12].  
1 Select [Contrast] from the menu on the  
[LCD/Sound Menu].  
LED  
You 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 of errors.  
System sounds may be turned off.  
1 Select [Beep] from the menu on the  
[LCD/Sound Menu].  
In Menu mode selection:  
[On]:  
Enables the Beep function.  
[Off]: Disables this function.  
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Language(Lang)  
You can select the display language for this recorder.  
1 Select [Language(Lang)] from the menu on the  
[LCD/Sound Menu].  
[English], [Français], [Español], [Português(BR)]  
Note:  
The selectable language differs depending on the region.  
hDevice Menu  
Time & Date  
If 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)  
Reset Settings  
This returns the functions back to their initial settings (factory default).  
1 Select [Reset Settings] from the menu on the  
[Device Menu].  
Menu settings after setting reset (initial settings):  
[Skip Space]  
Rec Menu:  
[Forward Skip]  
[File Skip]  
[Mic Sense]  
[High]  
[192 kbps]*1  
[HQ]*2  
[Off]  
[Reverse Skip]  
LCD/Sound Menu:  
[Font Size]  
[Contrast]  
[LED]  
[File Skip]  
[Rec Mode]  
[Low Cut Filter]  
[VCVA]  
[Rec Scene]  
Play Menu:  
[Voice Filter]*1  
[Play Mode]  
[Play Area]  
[Repeat]  
[Large]  
[Level 06]  
[On]  
[On]  
[English]  
[Off]  
[Off]  
[Beep]  
[Language(Lang)]  
[Off]  
*1 For VN-8100PC only  
*2 For VN-8000PC only  
[File]  
[Off]  
Note:  
After resetting the settings, the time settings and file numbers will be preserved from before the  
reset and will not return to their initial settings.  
Format  
If you format the recorder, all files will be removed and all function settings will return to defaults  
except date and time settings. Transfer any important files to a computer before formatting the  
recorder.  
1 Select [Format] from  
the menu on the [Device  
Menu].  
2 Press the  
+
button to se-  
lect[Start], andthenpress  
the `OK/MENU button.  
After [Data will be cleared]  
message is on for two seconds,  
[Start] and [Cancel] will turn  
on.  
3 Press the + button again  
to select [Start], and then  
press the `OK/MENU but-  
ton.  
Formatting begins and  
[Format !] flashes on the  
display.  
[Format Done] appears when  
formatting ends.  
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 ensure  
that the batteries will not run out while processing.  
Never format the recorder from a PC.  
When the recorder is formatted, all the saved data, including locked files and read-only files, are  
erased.  
After formatting, recorded audio file names may start from [0001].  
When returning the settings for the functions to their initial settings, use [Reset Settings].  
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System info.  
You can check the recorder’s information on the  
menu screen.  
1 Select [System info.] from the  
menu on the [Device Menu].  
[Model] (Model Name), [Version] (System ver-  
sion) and [Serial No.] (Serial Number) appears  
on the display.  
Using the recorder on your PC  
Apart from using this unit as a recorder, you can use it as an external memory for your computer, as a  
storage device.  
The files recorded by this recorder can be played back on your computer using Windows Media Player.  
You can also transfer the WMA files downloaded with Windows Media Player to your recorder and listen  
to them (excluding files with copyright protection).  
Notes:  
While transmitting data, [Busy] is appeared, and the recording indicator light flashes. NEVER disconnect  
the USB while the recording indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed.  
In the Mac OS operational environment, WMA format files cannot be played back.  
hOperating environment  
Windows:  
Operating System: Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7 (Standard Installation)  
Compatible PC’s: Windows PC’s equipped with more than one free USB port  
Macintosh:  
Operating System: Mac OS X 10.4.11 - 10.6 (Standard Installation)  
Compatible PC’s: Apple Macintosh series equipped with more than one free USB port  
Note:  
Even if operational environment is satisfied, we do not support such as upgraded OS, the multi-  
boot environment and self-modified PC’s.  
hConnecting to your PC  
1 Turn the recorder’s power ON.  
2 Connect the USB connection cable to  
the USB port of the PC.  
3 Make sure that the recorder is  
stopped, and then connect the USB  
cable to the connecting port on this  
recorder.  
Windows:  
When you open [My Computer], it will be recog-  
nized by the drive name of the product name.  
Macintosh:  
When connected, the recorder will be recognized  
by the drive name of the product name on the  
desktop.  
[Remote] is appeared on recorder if the USB  
cable is connected.  
Notes:  
Do not use USB connection cables other than the supplied cable. Using cables from other  
manufacturers could result in damage to the recorder. Do not use the supplied USB extension  
cable with devices from other manufacturers.  
Refer to the user’s manual for 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 such  
cases, refrain from 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 differ depending  
on the PC being used.  
2 When the safe to remove hardware window appears, click [OK].  
3 Disconnect the recorder from the PC.  
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Macintosh:  
1 Move the drive icon for this  
recorder that is appear on  
the desktop to the garbage  
bin by Drag & Drop it.  
2 Disconnect the recorder from  
the PC.  
Note:  
NEVER disconnect the USB while the recording indicator light is flashing. If you do, the data will  
be destroyed.  
Safe and proper usage  
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 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 another  
place, 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.  
<Warning regarding data loss>  
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 computer  
hard disk.  
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 reasons is excluded from the Olympus’s liability.  
Batteries  
f 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 key  
rings).  
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 an  
automobile.  
• 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 water  
and 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 careful not to burn yourself, and;  
2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for 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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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.  
Troubleshooting  
Q1: Nothing happens when a button is pressed.  
A1: The POWER/HOLD switch 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.  
Accessories (Optional)  
sStereo microphone: ME51SW  
sTelephone pickup: TP7  
sCompact Zoom Microphone (unidirec- sNi-MH rechargeable battery and  
tional): ME32  
charger set: BC400 (For Europe)  
sNi-MH rechargeable battery: BR401  
sConnecting cord: KA333  
sHighly sensitive noisecancellation-  
monaural microphone (unidirec-  
tional): ME52W  
sTie clip microphone (omnidirec-  
tional): ME15  
Specifications  
Overall frequency response  
General points  
4
Recording medium:  
4
During recording or playback mode:  
MP3 format  
Built-in memory  
VN-8100PC: 2 GB  
(For VN-8100PC only)  
VN-8000PC: 1 GB  
4
Recording format:  
Recording mode Overall frequency response  
MP3* (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3),  
WMA (Windows Media Audio)  
Input level: - 70 dBv  
192 kbps  
128 kbps  
48 kbps  
70 Hz to 19 kHz  
70 Hz to 17 kHz  
70 Hz to 10 kHz  
4
4
Maximum working output:  
250 mW (8 Ω speaker)  
Maximum headphone output:  
WMA format  
4
4
_  
150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)  
Recording mode Overall frequency response  
Wide band characteristic headphone  
output:  
HQ  
SP  
LP  
70 Hz to 13 kHz  
70 Hz to 8 kHz  
70 Hz to 3 kHz  
_
75 mV (according to EN 50332-2)  
Speaker:  
4
Built-in ø 28 mm round dynamic  
speaker  
MIC jack:  
ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2 kΩ  
EAR jack:  
ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω or  
more  
4
Built-in microphone (During  
recording mode):  
40 Hz to 14 kHz  
4
4
However, the upper limit value of the  
frequency response depends on each  
recording mode (see above diagram).  
4
4
Input power requirement:  
AAA battery (LR03) or Olympus Ni-MH  
rechargeable battery  
External dimensions:  
108 mm × 39 mm × 16.8 mm (without  
protrusions)  
4
4
Weight: 66 g (including battery)  
Operating temperature: 0°C - 42°C  
* For VN-8100PC only  
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About music file  
In cases where the recorder is unable to playback music files that have been transferred to it, check to  
make sure that the sampling rate and bit rate are in the range where playback is possible. Combinations  
of sampling rates and bit rates for music files which the recorder can playback are given below.  
File format  
Sampling frequency  
Bit rate  
MPEG1 Layer3:  
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz  
MPEG2 Layer3:  
From 8 kbps up to 320  
kbps  
MP3* format  
16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz  
8 kHz, 11 kHz,  
16 kHz, 22 kHz, 32 kHz,  
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz  
From 5 kbps up to 320  
kbps  
WMA format  
*
For VN-8100PC only.  
Variable bitrate MP3 files (in which conversion bitrates can vary) may not play properly.  
This recorder is compatible with Microsoft Corporation DRM9, but not with DRM10.  
Even if the file is a compatible format to playback on the recorder, the recorder does not support  
every encoder.  
Guide to recording times  
4
MP3 format: (For VN-8100PC only)  
Recording mode  
192 kbps  
128 kbps  
VN-8100PC (2 GB)  
approx. 22 h. 30 min.  
approx. 34 h.  
48 kbps  
approx. 91 h. 30 min.  
4
WMA format:  
Recording mode  
VN-8000PC (1 GB)  
approx. 67 h.  
approx. 131 h.  
VN-8100PC (2 GB)  
approx. 134 h.  
approx. 264 h.  
approx. 843 h.  
HQ  
SP  
LP  
approx. 421 h.  
Notes:  
The above values are strictly rough guides.  
Caution is required, since the differences in the available recording time will increase when the bit rate  
is low.  
Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made (The displayed available  
recording time and recorded time are approximate indications).  
Maximum recording time per file  
Note:  
4
MP3 format:  
Regardless of the memory remaining amount, the  
(For VN-8100PC only)  
longest sound recording time per file is restricted  
to the above value.  
192 kbps  
128 kbps  
48 kbps  
approx. 49 h. 40 min.  
approx. 74 h. 30 min.  
approx. 198 h. 40 min.  
4
WMA format:  
HQ  
SP  
LP  
approx. 26 h. 40 min.  
approx. 53 h. 40 min.  
approx. 148 h. 40 min.  
Guide to battery life  
4
Alkaline battery :  
Built-in  
microphone  
(During recording  
mode)  
Built-in  
speakers  
Recording mode  
Earphone Playback  
(During playback  
mode)  
MP3 192 kbps*  
approx. 32 h.  
approx. 51 h.  
approx. 17 h.  
approx. 20 h.  
approx. 37 h.  
approx. 44 h.  
WMA LP  
4
Ni-MH Rechargeble battery :  
Built-in  
Built-in  
speakers  
(During playback  
mode)  
microphone  
(During recording  
mode)  
Recording mode  
Earphone Playback  
MP3 192 kbps*  
approx. 25 h.  
approx. 40 h.  
approx. 14 h.  
approx. 16 h.  
approx. 30 h.  
approx. 34 h.  
WMA LP  
*
For VN-8100PC only.  
Notes:  
The above values are strictly rough guides.  
Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of battery used and the  
conditions of use.  
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.  
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