Olympus VN-5000 User manual

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hHow to Use the
Strap
State of therecorder Operation Display
While in sto p mode Press and hol d the STOP
(4) button
The total number of files recorded in the
folder and remaining recording time appears
on the display.
While in reco rd mode Press the DISP/MENU
button
The display switches between current
recording time and remaining recording
time.
While in stop mode or
playback mode
Press the DISP/MENU
button
Playing time ➔Remaining p laying time
➔Recording date of the file ➔Recording
time of the f ile ➔Playing time …
DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
VN-5500
VN-5000
EN
INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you f or purchasing a n Olympus Digi tal Voice Recorde r.
Please r ead these instr uctions for in formation abo ut using the pro duct correct ly and safely.
Keep the i nstruction s handy for futur e reference.
To ensure succ essful recor dings, we recomm end that
you test t he record funct ion and volume be fore use.
U1-BS 0120-01
AP0807
Getting Started
Notes:
• You can switch the time indication between the 12-hour s ystem and the 24-hour system by
pressing the DISP/MENU button while you are set ting the hour or minute.
• You can change the order of the date indication by pressing the DISP/MENU button while you
are setting the year, month, or day.
Example: July 14, 2008
Current folder
1Press down on th e arrow and slide the
battery cover open.
2Insert two size-AAA alkaline bat teries,
observing the correct polarity.
3Close the battery cover completely.
• Time and date display app ears.
• The “Hour” indicator flashes, indicating the start
of the time an d date setup process. ( See “Setting
Time and Date [TIME]” fo r details).
hInserting Batteries
1Press and hold the DISP / MENU button for 1
second or longer.
hSetting Time and Date [ TIME ]
If you have set the time and date, information as to when a sound file was recorded is stored
automatically with that file.
hNotes on the Folders
The recorder provides four folders, [F], [G], [H] and [I]. To changethe
folder selection, press the FOLDER/INDEX button while the recorder is
stopped. Each recorded fil e is stored in a folder.
Note:
• Using folder s to classif y les makes it convenient to nd les you want
to access later. Up to a total of 100 les can be reco rded in each folder.
Strap hole
hIdentification of Parts
When you install batteries for the f irst time or each time you replace the batte ries, the
“Hour ” indication will flash. In such a case, be sure to set the time and date by following
steps 4throug h 7describedbelow.
hPower Supply
The HOLD switch func tions as a power button. When you do not use the recorder, set the HOLD
switch to the [HOLD] position while the recorder is stopp ed. This will power of f the recorder and
minimize the battery drain.
Built-in speaker
• Strap is not supplied.
1Built-in Microphone
2
MIC (Microphone) jack
3
HOLD switch
4
STOP (4) button
5
PLAY ( `) button
60(Rewind) button
7Battery cover
8
FOLDER / INDEX
button
Power on: Reset the HOLD switch.
Power off : Set the
HOLD swi tch t o 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 featureis useful when the
recorder has to be carried in a handbag or pocket.
Remember to reset the HOLD swi tch be fore attemp ting
to use the recorder.
Notes:
• The alarm wi ll sound at the schedu led 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 record er functio ns as follows with t he HOLDswitch
set to the [HOLD] position:
– If t he recorder is pl aying, the display g oes dark when
playback of the current f ile has completed.
– If the recorder is recording, the display goes dark
when the recorder stops recording automatically
upon running out of free memor y.
2Press the + or – button to
select [
TIME ].
3Press the
PLAY (`) but-
ton.
• The “Hour” indicator f lashes.
4Press the + or – button to
set the “
Hour ”.
5Press t he
PLAY (`) or
9button to accept the
“
Minute ”.
• The “Minute” indicator flashes.
• Pressing the 0but tonenables
the “Hour” set ting again.
6Press the + or – button to
set the “
Minute ”.
• Repe at ste ps 5and 6to con-
tinue to set the “Yea r ”, “Month”
and “Date” in the s ame way.
7After setting the “ Date ”,
press the
PLAY ( `) or 9
button.
• This completes the time and date
setup procedure.
To Pause:
While the recorder is during recording mode, press
the REC (s) button
• [PAUSE] appears o n the display and the reco rd/play indicator
light flashes.
To Resume Recording:
Press the REC (s) button again.
• Recording will resume at the point of interruption.
hNotes for Recording
• If [FULL] appears on the display, you cannot record in the selected folder. In such a case, erase
unnecessary les.
• If the recorder is placed directly on a table when recording a meeting, it tends to pick up table
vibratio ns. Put a notebook o r other item betwe en the table and th e recorder so that th e vibration
is not easily transmitted for clearer recording.
• Even if you press the DISP/MENU button, the display will not change to current recording time
if the remaining recording time is 5 minutes or less.
• When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds, the record/play indicator light starts
ashing in red. When the recording time is decreased to 30 or 10 seconds, the light ashes
faster.
• T he recorder will enter Stop mode if it has b een left paused f or 60 minutes or longer.
• I n case of dicult acoustic conditions or low speaker’s voice, recording in [HQ] is recommen ded.
Also, usage of an external microphone (sold separately) could improve the quality of
recordings.
The external microphone and other devices can be connected
and the soun d can be recorded.
• When using an external microphone, select adequate
microphone, such as a Noise-Cancellation microphone or
Electret condenser microphone (optional).
• To connect the recorder to an external device, use the
connecting cord K A333 (optional), and the stereo/monaural
converting plug adapter supplied w ith KA333.
• The input level cannot be adjusted on this recorder. When
you connect the recorder to an external device, execute a test
recording a nd adjust the output level of the exte rnal device.
hLCD Display Information
Recording
1Press t he FOLDER / INDEX
button to select the desired
folder.
aCurrent microphone sensitivity
bCurrent folder
2Press the REC (s) button
to start recording.
• The record/play indicator light
turns red, and recording starts.
cCurrent recording mode
dCurrent file number
eRecording l evel meter
fRecording time
3Press the STOP ( 4) but ton
to stop recording.
• New recordings are saved as the
last fil e in the folder.
gRemaining recording time
hRecording from external Microphone or other Devices
Playback
1Press t he FOLDER / INDEX
button to select the de-
sired folder.
aCurrent folder
2Press the 9or 0button to select t he file
to playback.
3Press the
PLAY ( `) button
to start playback.
• The record/play indicator light
turns green, and the elapsed
playing time is indicated on the
display.
bCurrent file number
cPlaying time
To Stop:
Press the STOP (4) button.
• T he recorder stops in the middle of th e file being played .
Fast Forward:
While the recorder is during playback mode, press and
hold the 9button.
• When you release the 9button, the recorder will resume
normal playback.
Rewind:
While the recorder is during playback mode, press and
hold the 0button.
• When you release the 0button, the recorder will resume
normal playback.
Notes:
• When the slow playback mode is selected, the [ J] appears and, for the fast playback mode, [ K]
appears o n the display while the recorder is playback.
• T he recorder sto ps playback when yo u press the STOP ( 4) button while playback in the slow/fast
mode, or when it reaches to the end of the le. If you once press the STOP ( 4) button and start
playback again, the re corder will playback les in normal speed as well.
While th e recorder is du ring playback mo de (playback
or playback in slow/fast mode), press the 9or 0
button forwards or rewinds to the beginning of the
next file or the file being played respectively.
Notes
• I f an in dex m ark is e nco unt ere d mid way, p lay bac k beg ins a t tha t
point. (See “Index Mark s” for details)
Normal speed Slow Playback
(-25%)
Fast Pl ayback
(+50%)
While the r ecorder is du ring playback mo de, press the
PLAY ( `)button.
You can select an option for the display of the recorder.This will help review and confirm dif ferent
recorder s ettings and file informatio n.
An optional Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery (BR401)
from Ol ympus can be used f or the recorde r.
Replacing Batteries:
When [N] appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon aspossible. Size-AA A alkaline
batteries are recommended. When the bat teries are depleted, [O] appears on the display, and
the recorder shuts of f. It is recommended to set the HOLD switch to the [HOLD] position before
you replace batteri es to maintain the current settings (Time and date, etc. ). For your convenience,
the recorder also logs the current settings in nonvolatile memory at hourly inte rvals.
A audio input
terminal of
other devices
9 EAR (Earphone) jack
0Display (LCD panel)
!Record/play indicator
light
@
REC (s) button
#
+ button
$9(Fast Forward)
button
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– button
^ DISP / MENU button
&
ERASE (s) button
hChanging Playback Speed:
hTo Pause Recording
hCanceling Playback
hForwarding and Rewinding
Notes:
• The end of the le is located by pressing and holding the 9button during fast forwarding.
The record er will pause at the end of the le. If you do not release the 9button, the recorder
will continue to fast forward.
• The beginning of the le is located by pressing and holding the 0button during rewinding.
The recorder will pause at the beginning of the le. If you do not release the 0button, the
recorder will continue to rewinding.
• W hen the index mark i s shown in the middle o f a le,it will stop temporarily in the position of the
index mark.
hLocating the Beginning of the File:
Introduction
• The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced
notice. Co ntact our Custome r Support Center f or the latest info rmation relat ing to
product names and model numbers.
• The utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrity of the contents of this
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.
hSafe and Proper Usage
Before u sing your ne w recorder, re ad this manu al careful ly to ensure t hat you know ho w to operate
it safe ly and correct ly. Keep this manual i n an easily acces sible locati on for future ref erence.
• T he warning sy mbols indicate i mportant sa fety related i nformation. To prote ct yourself a nd others from
pe rso nal i nju ry or d ama ge to p rop ert y, it i s essen tial th at you al ways re ad th e war nings a nd in for mati on
provided.
4Press the +or – button to select the proper
sound volume.
• The display shows the volume level. You can choose
between [00] to [30].
Converting
plug adapter
of KA333
Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan. Tel. [phone]
http://www.olympus.com
3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. Tel. [phone]
http://www.olympusamerica.com
(Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. [phone]
(Letters) Postfach 10 49 08. 20034 Hamburg, Germany.
http://www.olympus-europa.com
Vision House 19 Colonial Way Watford Herts WD24 4JL. Tel. [phone]
http://www.olympus.co.uk
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To Resume Playback:
Press the PLAY ( `) button again.
• Playback will resume at the point of interruption.
hListening with Earphone
You can listen to files by connecting earphones to the earphone
ja ck. I f an ea rph one i s con nec ted , the s pea ker d oes n’t e mit s oun d.
Sound will be played back monaurally.
Notes:
• To avoid irritation to the ear, insert the earphone after you turn
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 loss
in hearing ability.
•
Earphones are not supplied. You can use any standard 3.5mm
monaural earphone or headphone.
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hHow to Use the
Strap
State of therecorder Operation Display
While in stop mode Press and hold the STOP
(4) button
The total number of files recorded in the
folder and remaining recording time appears
on the display.
While in record mode Press the DISP/MENU
button
The display switches between current
recording time and remaining recording
time.
While in stop mode or
playback mode
Press the DISP/MENU
button
Playing time ➔Remaining playing time
➔Recording date of the file ➔Recording
time of the f ile ➔Playing time …
DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
VN-5500
VN-5000
EN
INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder.
Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and s afely.
Keep the instructions handy for future reference.
To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that
you test the record function and volume be fore use.
U1-BS0120 -01
AP0807
Getting Started
Notes:
• You can switch the time indication between the 12-hour system and the 24-hour system by
pressing the DISP/MENU button while you are setting the hour or minute.
• You can change the order of the date indication by pressing the DISP/MENU button while you
are setting the year, month, or day.
Example: July 14, 2008
Current folder
1Press down on the arrow and sli de the
battery cover open.
2Insert two size-AA A alkaline batteries,
observing the correct polarity.
3Close the battery cover completely.
• Time and date display appears.
• The “Hour” indicator flashes, indicating the start
of the time an d date setup process . (See “Setting
Time and Date [TIME]” for details).
hInserting Batteries
1Press and hold the DISP / MENU button for 1
second or longer.
hSetting Time and Date [ TIME ]
If you have set the time and date, information as to when a sound file was recorded is stored
automatically with that file.
hNotes on the Folders
The recorder provides four folders, [F], [G], [H] and [I]. 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 hol e
hIdentification of Parts
When you install batteries for the first time or each time you replace the batteries, the
“Hour ” indication will flash. In such a case, be sure to set the time and date by following
steps 4through 7described below.
hPower Supply
The HOLD switch func tions 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.
1Built-in Microphone
2
MIC (Microphone) jack
3
HOLD switch
4
STOP (4) button
5
PLAY ( `) button
60(Rewind) button
7Battery cover
8
FOLDER / INDEX
button
Power on: Reset the HOLD switch.
Power off : Set the
HOLD swi tch t o 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 featureis useful when the
recorder has to be carried in a handbag or pocket.
Remember to reset the HOLD swi tch be fo re attempting
to use the recorder.
Notes:
• The ala rm will sound at the sc heduled time even i f 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 re corder func tions as follow s with the HOLD switch
set to the [HOLD] position:
– Ift he recorder is pl aying, the display g oes 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.
2Press the + or – button to
select [
TIME ].
3Press the
PLAY (`) but-
ton.
• The “Hour” indicator flashes.
4Press the + or – button to
set the “
Hour ”.
5Press the
PLAY (`) or
9button to accept the
“
Minute ”.
• The “Minute” indicator flashes.
• Pressing the 0button enables
the “Hour” set ting again.
6Press the + or – button to
set the “
Minute ”.
• Repeat steps 5and 6to con-
tinue to set the “Year ”, “ Month”
and “Date” in the same way.
7After setting the “ Date ”,
press the
PLAY ( `) or 9
button.
• This completes the time and date
setup procedure.
To Pause:
While the recorder is during recording mode, press
the REC (s) button
• [PAUSE] appear s on the display and the r ecord/play indicator
light flashes.
To Resume Recording:
Press the REC (s) button again.
• Recording will resume at the point of interruption.
hNotes for Recording
• If [FULL] appears on the display, you cannot record in the selected folder. In such a case, erase
unnecessary les.
• If the recorder is placed direc tly on a table when recording a meeting, it tends to pick up table
vibrati ons. Put a notebook o r other item betw een the table and t he recorder so that th e vibration
is not easily transmitted for clearer recording.
• Even if you press the DISP/MENU button, the display will not change to current recording time
if the remaining recording time is 5 minutes or less.
• When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds, the record/play indicator light starts
ashing in red. When the recording time is decreased to 30 or 10 seconds, the light ashes
faster.
• The recorder will enter Stop mode if it has been left paused for 60 minutes or longer.
• In case o f dicult acoustic conditions or low speaker’s voice, recording in [HQ] is recomm ended.
Also, usage of an external microphone (sold separately) could improve the quality of
recordings.
The external microphone and other devices can be connected
and the sound can be recorded.
• When using an external microphone, select adequate
microphone, such as a Noise-Cancellation microphone or
Electret condenser microphone (optional).
• To connec t the recorder to an external device, use the
connecting cord K A333 (optional), and the stereo/monaural
converting plug adapter supplied with KA333.
• The input level cannot be adjusted on this recorder. When
you connect the recorder to an external device, execute a test
recording and adjust the output level of the ex ternal device.
hLCD Display Information
Recording
1Press t he FOLDER / INDEX
button to select the desired
folder.
aCurrent microphone sensitivity
bCurrent folder
2Press the REC (s) button
to start recording.
• The record/play indicator light
turns red, and recording star ts.
cCurrent recording mode
dCurrent file number
eRecording level meter
fRecording time
3Press the STOP ( 4) button
to stop recording.
• New recordings are saved as the
last file in the folder.
gRemaining recording time
hRecording from external Microphone or other Devices
Playback
1Press t he FOLDER / INDEX
button to select the de-
sired folder.
aCurrent folder
2Press the 9or 0button to selec t the file
to playback.
3Press the
PLAY ( `) button
to start playback.
• The record/play indicator light
turns green, and the elapsed
playing time is indicated on the
display.
bCurrent file number
cPlaying time
To Stop:
Press the STOP (4) button.
• The recorder stops in the middle of the file being played.
Fast Forward:
While the recorder is during playback mode, press and
hold the 9button.
• When you release the 9button, the recorder will resume
normal playback.
Rewind:
While the recorder is during playback mode, press and
hold the 0button.
• When you release the 0button, the recorder will resume
normal playback.
Notes:
• When the slow playback mode is selected, the [J] appears and, for the fast playback mode, [K]
appears on the display while the recorder is playback.
• The re corder stops play back when you pres s the STOP ( 4) button while playbackin the slow/fast
mode, or when it reaches to the end of the le. If you once press the STOP (4) button and start
playback again, the recorder will playback les in normal speed as well.
While th e recorder is du ring playback m ode (playback
or playback in slow/fast mode), press the 9or 0
button forwards or rewinds to the beginning of the
next file or the file being played respectively.
Notes
• I f an in dex ma rk is e ncoun ter ed mi dway, pla yba ck be gin s at that
point. (See “Index Marks” for details)
Normal speed Slow Playback
(-25%)
Fast Playback
(+50%)
While th e recorder is du ring playback m ode, press the
PLAY ( `)button.
You can select an option for the display of the recorder. Thiswill help review and conf irm different
recorder settings and file information.
An optional Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery (BR401)
from Olympus can be used for the recorder.
Replacing Batteries:
When [N] appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon aspossible. Size-AAA alkaline
batteries are recommended. When the batteries are depleted, [O] appears on the display, and
the recorder shuts of f. 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.
A audio input
terminal of
other devices
9 EAR (Earphone) jack
0Display (LCD panel)
!Record/play indicator
light
@
REC (s) button
#
+ button
$9(Fast Forward)
button
%
– button
^ DISP / MENU button
&
ERASE (s) button
hChanging Playback Speed:
hTo Pause Recording
hCanceling Playback
hForwarding and Rewinding
Notes:
• The end of the le is located by pressing and holding the 9button during fast forwarding.
The recorder will pause at the end of the le. If you do not release the 9button, the recorder
will continue to fast forward.
• The beginning of the le is located by pressing and holding the 0button during rewinding.
The recorder will pause at the beginning of the le. If you do not release the 0button, the
recorder will continue to rewinding.
• When th e index mark is show n in the middle of a le, it will stop temporarily in the position of the
index mark.
hLocating the Beginning of the File:
Introduction
• The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced
notice. Contact our Custome r Support Center for the latest information relating to
product names and model numbers.
• The utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrity of the contents of this
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.
hSafe and Proper Usage
Befor e using your ne w recorde r,re ad this manu al careful ly to ensure t hat you know h ow to operate
it safely and correctly. Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference.
• The wa rning symbol s indicate impor tant safet y related infor mation. To protect yo urself and othe rs from
pe rso nal i nju ry or d ama ge to p rop ert y, it is es sen tial th at yo u alway s rea d the war nin gs an d inf ormat ion
provided.
4Press the +or – button to select the proper
sound volume.
• The display shows the volume level. You can choose
between [00] to [30].
Converting
plug adapter
of KA 333
Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan. Tel. [phone]
http://www.olympus.com
3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. Tel. [phone]
http://www.olympusamerica.com
(Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. [phone]
(Letters) Postfach 10 49 08. 20034 Hamburg, Germany.
http://www.olympus-europa.com
Vision House 19 Colonial Way Watford Herts WD24 4JL. Tel. [phone]
http://www.olympus.co.uk
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To Resume Playback:
Press the PLAY ( `) button again.
• Playback will resume at the point of interruption.
hListening with Earphone
You can listen to files by connecting earphones to the earphone
ja ck. I f an ea rph one i s con nec ted , the s pea ker d oes n’t e mit sou nd.
Sound will be played back monaurally.
Notes:
• To avoid irritationto the ear, insert the earphone after you turn
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 loss
in hearing ability.
•
Earphones are not supplied. You can use any standard 3.5mm
monaural earphone or headphone.
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hHow to Use the
Strap
State of therecorder Operation Display
While in stop mode Press and hold the STOP
(4) button
The total number of files recorded in the
folder and remaining recording time appears
on the display.
While in record mode Press the DISP/MENU
button
The display switches between current
recording time and remaining recording
time.
While in stop mode or
playback mode
Press the DISP/MENU
button
Playing time ➔Remaining playing time
➔Recording date of the file ➔Recording
time of the f ile ➔Playing time …
DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
VN-5500
VN-5000
EN
INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you f or purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder.
Please read these instructions for information abo ut using the product correctly and safely.
Keep the i nstructions handy for future reference.
To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that
you test the record function and vo lume before use.
U1-BS0120 -01
AP0807
Getting Started
Notes:
• You can switch the time indication between the 12-hour system and the 24-hour system by
pressing the DISP/MENU button while you are setting the hour or minute.
• You can change the order of the date indication by pressing the DISP/MENU button while you
are setting the year, month, or day.
Example: July 14, 2008
Current folder
1Press down on the arrow and sli de the
battery cover open.
2Insert two size-AAA alkaline bat teries,
observing the correct polarity.
3Close the battery cover completely.
• Time and date display appears.
• The “Hour” indicator flashes, indicating the start
of the time an d date setup process . (See “Setting
Time and Date [TIME]” fo r details).
hInserting Batteries
1Press and hold the DISP / MENU button for 1
second or longer.
hSetting Time and Date [ TIME ]
If you have set the time and date, information as to when a sound file was recorded is stored
automatically with that file.
hNotes on the Folders
The recorder provides four folders, [F], [G], [H] and [I]. 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 hol e
hIdentification of Parts
When you install batteries for the first time or each time you replace the batteries, the
“Hour ” indication will flash. In such a case, be sure to set the time and date by following
steps 4through 7described below.
hPower Supply
The HOLD switch func tions 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.
1Built-in Microphone
2
MIC (Microphone) jack
3
HOLD switch
4
STOP (4) button
5
PLAY ( `) button
60(Rewind) button
7Battery cover
8
FOLDER / INDEX
button
Power on: Reset the HOLD switch.
Power off : Set the
HOLD swi tch t o 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 featureis useful when the
recorder has to be carried in a handbag or pocket.
Remember to reset the HOLD swi tch be fore attempting
to use the recorder.
Notes:
• The ala rm will sound at the sch eduled time even i f 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 re corder func tions as follow s with the HOLD switch
set to the [HOLD] position:
– If the reco rder is playing, t he display goes dar k 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.
2Press the + or – button to
select [
TIME ].
3Press the
PLAY (`) but-
ton.
• The “Hour” indicator flashes.
4Press the + or – button to
set the “
Hour ”.
5Press the
PLAY (`) or
9button to accept the
“
Minute ”.
• The “Minute” indicator flashes.
• Pressing the 0button enables
the “Hour” set ting again.
6Press the + or – button to
set the “
Minute ”.
• Repeat steps 5and 6to con-
tinue to set the “Year ”, “ Month”
and “Date” in the same way.
7After setting the “ Date ”,
press the
PLAY ( `) or 9
button.
• This completes the time and date
setup procedure.
To Pause:
While the recorder is during recording mode, press
the REC (s) button
• [PAUSE] appear s on the display and the record/pl ay indicator
light flashes.
To Resume Recording:
Press the REC (s) button again.
• Recording will resume at the point of interruption.
hNotes for Recording
• If [FULL] appears on the display, you cannot record in the selected folder. In such a case, erase
unnecessary les.
• If the recorder is placed directly on a table when recording a meeting, it tends to pick up table
vibratio ns. Put a notebook o r other item betw een the table and t he recorder so that th e vibration
is not easily transmitted for clearer recording.
• Even if you press the DISP/MENU button, the display will not change to current recording time
if the remaining recording time is 5 minutes or less.
• When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds, the record/play indicator light starts
ashing in red. When the recording time is decreased to 30 or 10 seconds, the light ashes
faster.
• The recorder will enter Stop mode if it has been left paused for 60 minutes or longer.
• In case o f dicult acoustic conditions or low speaker’s voice, recording in [HQ] is recomm ended.
Also, usage of an external microphone (sold separately) could improve the quality of
recordings.
The external microphone and other devices can be connected
and the sound can be recorded.
• When using an external microphone, select adequate
microphone, such as a Noise-Cancellation microphone or
Electret condenser microphone (optional).
• To connec t the recorder to an external device, use the
connecting cord K A333 (optional), and the stereo/monaural
converting plug adapter supplied with KA333.
• The input level cannot be adjusted on this recorder. When
you connect the recorder to an external device, execute a test
recording and adjust the output level of the external device.
hLCD Display Information
Recording
1Press t he FOLDER / INDEX
button to select the desired
folder.
aCurrent microphone sensitivity
bCurrent folder
2Press the REC (s) button
to start recording.
• The record/play indicator light
turns red, and recording star ts.
cCurrent recording mode
dCurrent file number
eRecording level meter
fRecording time
3Press the STOP ( 4) button
to stop recording.
• New recordings are saved as the
last file in the folder.
gRemaining recording time
hRecording from external Microphone or other Devices
Playback
1Press t he FOLDER / INDEX
button to select the de-
sired folder.
aCurrent folder
2Press the 9or 0button to selec t the file
to playback.
3Press the
PLAY ( `) button
to start playback.
• The record/play indicator light
turns green, and the elapsed
playing time is indicated on the
display.
bCurrent file number
cPlaying time
To Stop:
Press the STOP (4) button.
• The recorder stops in the middle of the file being played.
Fast Forward:
While the recorder is during playback mode, press and
hold the 9button.
• When you release the 9button, the recorder will resume
normal playback.
Rewind:
While the recorder is during playback mode, press and
hold the 0button.
• When you release the 0button, the recorder will resume
normal playback.
Notes:
• When the slow playback mode is selected, the [J] appears and, for the fast playback mode, [ K]
appears on the display while the recorder is playback.
• The reco rder stops play back when you press t he STOP ( 4) button while playbackin the slow/fast
mode, or when it reaches to the end of the le. If you once press the STOP (4) button and start
playback again, the recorder will playback les in normal speed as well.
While th e recorder is du ring playback m ode (playback
or playback in slow/fast mode), press the 9or 0
button forwards or rewinds to the beginning of the
next file or the file being played respectively.
Notes
• I f an in dex m ark i s enc oun tered m idw ay, pl ayb ack b egi ns at t hat
point. (See “Index Marks” for details)
Normal speed Slow Playback
(-25%)
Fast Playback
(+50%)
While th e recorder is du ring playback m ode, press the
PLAY ( `)button.
You can select an option for the display of the recorder. Thiswill help review and conf irm different
recorder settings and file information.
An optional Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery (BR401)
from Olympus can be used for the recorde r.
Replacing Batteries:
When [N] appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon aspossible. Size-AAA alkaline
batteries are recommended. When the batteries are depleted, [O] appears on the display, and
the recorder shuts of f. 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.
A audio input
terminal of
other devices
9 EAR (Earphone) jack
0Display (LCD panel)
!Record/play indicator
light
@
REC (s) button
#
+ button
$9(Fast Forward)
button
%
– button
^ DISP / MENU button
&
ERASE (s) button
hChanging Playback Speed:
hTo Pause Recording
hCanceling Playback
hForwarding and Rewinding
Notes:
• The end of the le is located by pressing and holding the 9button during fast forwarding.
The recorder will pause at the end of the le. If you do not release the 9button, the recorder
will continue to fast forward.
• The beginning of the le is located by pressing and holding the 0button during rewinding.
The recorder will pause at the beginning of the le. If you do not release the 0button, the
recorder will continue to rewinding.
• When th e index mark is shown i n the middle of a le, it will stop temporarily in the position of the
index mark.
hLocating the Beginning of the File:
Introduction
• The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced
notice. Contact our Custome r Support Center for the latest information relating to
product names and model numbers.
• The utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrity of the contents of this
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.
hSafe and Proper Usage
Befor e using your ne w recorder, re ad this manu al careful ly to ensure t hat you know h ow to operate
it safely and correctly. Keep this manual in an easi ly accessible l ocation for future reference.
• The war ning symbol s indicate impor tant safet y related infor mation. To protect you rself and othe rs from
pe rso nal i nju ry or d ama ge to p rop ert y, it is es sen tial th at yo u alway s rea d the war nin gs an d infor mat ion
provided.
4Press the +or – button to select the proper
sound volume.
• The display shows the volume level. You can choose
between [00] to [30].
Converting
plug adapter
of KA 333
Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan. Tel. [phone]
http://www.olympus.com
3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. Tel. [phone]
http://www.olympusamerica.com
(Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. [phone]
(Letters) Postfach 10 49 08. 20034 Hamburg, Germany.
http://www.olympus-europa.com
Vision House 19 Colonial Way Watford Herts WD24 4JL. Tel. [phone]
http://www.olympus.co.uk
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
@
#
$
%
^
&
!
To Resume Playback:
Press the PLAY ( `) button again.
• Playback will resume at the point of interruption.
hListening with Earphone
You can listen to files by connecting earphones to the earphone
ja ck. I f an ea rph one i s con nec ted , the s pea ker d oes n’t e mit sou nd.
Sound will be played back monaurally.
Notes:
• To avoidirritation to the ear, insert the earphone after you turn
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 loss
in hearing ability.
•
Earphones are not supplied. You can use any standard 3.5mm
monaural earphone or headphone.
b
a
f
e
d
c
g
a
c
b

-
1
--
2
--
3
--
4
--
5
-
hHow to Use the
Strap
State of therecorder Operation Display
While in stop mode Press and hold the STOP
(4) button
The total number of files recorded in the
folder and remaining recording time appears
on the display.
While in record mode Press the DISP/MENU
button
The display switches between current
recording time and remaining recording
time.
While in stop mode or
playback mode
Press the DISP/MENU
button
Playing time ➔Remaining playing time
➔Recording date of the file ➔Recording
time of the f ile ➔Playing time …
DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
VN-5500
VN-5000
EN
INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you f or purchasing an Olympus Digi tal Voice Recorder.
Please read these instructions for in formation about using the product correct ly and safely.
Keep the i nstructions handy for future reference.
To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that
you test the record function and vo lume before use.
U1-BS0120 -01
AP0807
Getting Started
Notes:
• You can switch the time indication between the 12-hour system and the 24-hour system by
pressing the DISP/MENU button while you are setting the hour or minute.
• You can change the order of the date indication by pressing the DISP/MENU button while you
are setting the year, month, or day.
Example: July 14, 2008
Current folder
1Press down on the arrow and sli de the
battery cover open.
2Insert two size-AAA alkaline bat teries,
observing the correct polarity.
3Close the battery cover completely.
• Time and date display appears.
• The “Hour” indicator flashes, indicating the star t
of the time an d date setup process . (See “Setting
Time and Date [TIME]” fo r details).
hInserting Batteries
1Press and hold the DISP / MENU button for 1
second or longer.
hSetting Time and Date [ TIME ]
If you have set the time and date, information as to when a sound file was recorded is stored
automatically with that file.
hNotes on the Folders
The recorder provides four folders, [F], [G], [H] and [I]. 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 hol e
hIdentification of Parts
When you install batteries for the first time or each time you replace the batteries, the
“Hour ” indication will flash. In such a case, be sure to set the time and date by following
steps 4through 7described below.
hPower Supply
The HOLD switch func tions 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.
1Built-in Microphone
2
MIC (Microphone) jack
3
HOLD switch
4
STOP (4) button
5
PLAY ( `) button
60(Rewind) button
7Battery cover
8
FOLDER / INDEX
button
Power on: Reset the HOLD switch.
Power off : Set the
HOLD swi tch t o 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 featureis useful when the
recorder has to be carried in a handbag or pocket.
Remember to reset the HOLD swi tch be fore attempting
to use the recorder.
Notes:
• The ala rm will sound at the sch eduled time even if t he
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 re corder func tions as follows w ith the HOLD switch
set to the [HOLD] position:
– If the reco rder is playing, t he display goes dar k when
playback of the current f ile has completed.
– If the recorder is recording, the display goes dark
when the recorder stops recording automatically
upon running out of free memory.
2Press the + or – button to
select [
TIME ].
3Press the
PLAY (`) but-
ton.
• The “Hour” indicator flashes.
4Press the + or – button to
set the “
Hour ”.
5Press the
PLAY (`) or
9button to accept the
“
Minute ”.
• The “Minute” indicator flashes.
• Pressing the 0button enables
the “Hour” set ting again.
6Press the + or – button to
set the “
Minute ”.
• Repeat steps 5and 6to con-
tinue to set the “Year ”, “ Month”
and “Date” in the same way.
7After setting the “ Date ”,
press the
PLAY ( `) or 9
button.
• This completes the time and date
setup procedure.
To Pause:
While the recorder is during recording mode, press
the REC (s) button
• [PAUSE] appear s on the display and the re cord/play indica tor
light flashes.
To Resume Recording:
Press the REC (s) button again.
• Recording will resume at the point of interruption.
hNotes for Recording
• If [FULL] appears on the display, you cannot record in the selected folder. In such a case, erase
unnecessary les.
• If the recorder is placed directly on a table when recording a meeting, it tends to pick up table
vibratio ns. Put a notebook o r other item betw een the table and t he recorder so that th e vibration
is not easily transmitted for clearer recording.
• Even if you press the DISP/MENU button, the display will not change to current recording time
if the remaining recording time is 5 minutes or less.
• When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds, the record/play indicator light starts
ashing in red. When the recording time is decreased to 30 or 10 seconds, the light ashes
faster.
• The recorder will enter Stop mode if it has been left paused for 60 minutes or longer.
• In case o f dicult acoustic conditions or low speaker’svoice, recording in [HQ] is r ecommended.
Also, usage of an external microphone (sold separately) could improve the quality of
recordings.
The external microphone and other devices can be connected
and the sound can be recorded.
• When using an external microphone, select adequate
microphone, such as a Noise-Cancellation microphone or
Electret condenser microphone (optional).
• To connec t the recorder to an external device, use the
connecting cord K A333 (optional), and the stereo/monaural
converting plug adapter supplied with KA333.
• The input level cannot be adjusted on this recorder. When
you connect the recorder to an external device, execute a test
recording and adjust the output level of the external device.
hLCD Display Information
Recording
1Press t he FOLDER / INDEX
button to select the desired
folder.
aCurrent microphone sensitivity
bCurrent folder
2Press the REC (s) button
to start recording.
• The record/play indicator light
turns red, and recording star ts.
cCurrent recording mode
dCurrent file number
eRecording level meter
fRecording time
3Press the STOP ( 4) button
to stop recording.
• New recordings are saved as the
last file in the folder.
gRemaining recording time
hRecording from external Microphone or other Devices
Playback
1Press t he FOLDER / INDEX
button to select the de-
sired folder.
aCurrent folder
2Press the 9or 0button to selec t the file
to playback.
3Press the
PLAY ( `) button
to start playback.
• The record/play indicator light
turns green, and the elapsed
playing time is indicated on the
display.
bCurrent file number
cPlaying time
To Stop:
Press the STOP (4) button.
• The recorder stops in the middle of the file being played.
Fast Forward:
While the recorder is during playback mode, press and
hold the 9button.
• When you release the 9button, the recorder will resume
normal playback.
Rewind:
While the recorder is during playback mode, press and
hold the 0button.
• When you release the 0button, the recorder will resume
normal playback.
Notes:
• When the slow playback mode is selected, the [J] appears and, for the fast playback mode, [ K]
appears on the display while the recorder is playback.
• The reco rder stops playb ack when you press t he STOP (4) but ton whileplayback in the slow/fast
mode, or when it reaches to the end of the le. If you once press the STOP (4) button and start
playback again, the recorder will playback les in normal speed as well.
While th e recorder is du ring playback m ode (playback
or playback in slow/fast mode), press the 9or 0
button forwards or rewinds to the beginning of the
next file or the file being played respectively.
Notes
• I f an in dex m ark i s enc oun tered m idw ay, pl ayb ack b egi ns at t hat
point. (See “Index Marks” for details)
Normal speed Slow Playback
(-25%)
Fast Playb ack
(+50%)
While th e recorder is du ring playback m ode, press the
PLAY ( `)button.
You can select an option for the display of the recorder. Thiswill help review and conf irm different
recorder settings and file information.
An optional Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery (BR401)
from Olympus can be used for the recorde r.
Replacing Batteries:
When [N] appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon aspossible. Size-AAA alkaline
batteries are recommended. When the batteries are depleted, [O] appears on the display, and
the recorder shuts of f. 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.
A audio input
terminal of
other devices
9 EAR (Earphone) jack
0Display (LCD panel)
!Record/play indicator
light
@
REC (s) button
#
+ button
$9(Fast Forward)
button
%
– button
^ DISP / MENU button
&
ERASE (s) button
hChanging Playback Speed:
hTo Pause Recording
hCanceling Playback
hForwarding and Rewinding
Notes:
• The end of the le is located by pressing and holding the 9button during fast forwarding.
The recorder will pause at the end of the le. If you do not release the 9button, the recorder
will continue to fast forward.
• The beginning of the le is located by pressing and holding the 0button during rewinding.
The recorder will pause at the beginning of the le. If you do not release the 0button, the
recorder will continue to rewinding.
• When the i ndex mark is shown i n the middle of a le, it will stop temporarily in the position of the
index mark.
hLocating the Beginning of the File:
Introduction
• The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced
notice. Contact our Custome r Support Center for the latest info rmation relating to
product names and model numbers.
• The utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrity of the contents of this
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.
hSafe and Proper Usage
Befor e using your ne w recorder, re ad this manu al careful ly to ensure t hat you know h ow to operate
it safely and correctly. Keep this manual in an easily acces sible location for fut ure reference.
• The war ning symbols i ndicate impor tant safet y related inform ation. To protect you rself and othe rs from
pe rso nal i nju ry or d ama ge to p rop ert y, it is es sen tial th at yo u alway s rea d the war nin gs an d infor mat ion
provided.
4Press the +or – button to select the proper
sound volume.
• The display shows the volume level. You can choose
between [00] to [30].
Converting
plug adapter
of KA 333
Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan. Tel. [phone]
http://www.olympus.com
3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. Tel. [phone]
http://www.olympusamerica.com
(Premises/Goods delivery) Wendenstrasse 14-18, 20097 Hamburg, Germany. Tel. [phone]
(Letters) Postfach 10 49 08. 20034 Hamburg, Germany.
http://www.olympus-europa.com
Vision House 19 Colonial Way Watford Herts WD24 4JL. Tel. [phone]
http://www.olympus.co.uk
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
@
#
$
%
^
&
!
To Resume Playback:
Press the PLAY ( `) button again.
• Playback will resume at the point of interruption.
hListening with Earphone
You can listen to files by connecting earphones to the earphone
ja ck. I f an ea rph one i s con nec ted , the s pea ker d oes n’t e mit sou nd.
Sound will be played back monaurally.
Notes:
• To avoidirritation to the ear, insert the earphone after you turn
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 loss
in hearing ability.
•
Earphones are not supplied. You can use any standard 3.5mm
monaural earphone or headphone.
b
a
f
e
d
c
g
a
c
b

-
1
--
2
--
3
--
4
--
5
-
hHow to Use the
Strap
State of therecorder Operation Display
While in stop mode Press and hold the STOP
(4) button
The total number of files recorded in the
folder and remaining recording time appears
on the display.
While in record mode Press the DISP/MENU
button
The display switches between current
recording time and remaining recording
time.
While in stop mode or
playback mode
Press the DISP/MENU
button
Playing time ➔Remaining playing time
➔Recording date of the file ➔Recording
time of the f ile ➔Playing time …
DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
VN-5500
VN-5000
EN
INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you f or purchasing an Olympus Digi tal Voice Recorder.
Please read these instructions for in formation about using the product correct ly and safely.
Keep the i nstruction s handy for future reference.
To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that
you test the recor d function and vo lume before use.
U1-BS0120 -01
AP0807
Getting Started
Notes:
• You can switch the time indication between the 12-hour system and the 24-hour system by
pressing the DISP/MENU button while you are setting the hour or minute.
• You can change the order of the date indication by pressing the DISP/MENU button while you
are setting the year, month, or day.
Example: July 14, 2008
Current folder
1Press down on the arrow and sli de the
battery cover open.
2Insert two size-AAA alkaline bat teries,
observing the correct polarity.
3Close the battery cover completely.
• Time and date display appears.
• The “Hour” indicator flashes, indicating the star t
of the time an d date setup process . (See “Setting
Time and Date [TIME]” fo r details).
hInserting Batteries
1Press and hold the DISP / MENU button for 1
second or longer.
hSetting Time and Date [ TIME ]
If you have set the time and date, information as to when a sound file was recorded is stored
automatically with that file.
hNotes on the Folders
The recorder provides four folders, [F], [G], [H] and [I]. 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 hol e
hIdentification of Parts
When you install batteries for the first time or each time you replace the batteries, the
“Hour ” indication will flash. In such a case, be sure to set the time and date by following
steps 4through 7described below.
hPower Supply
The HOLD switch func tions 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.
1Built-in Microphone
2
MIC (Microphone) jack
3
HOLD switch
4
STOP (4) button
5
PLAY ( `) button
60(Rewind) button
7Battery cover
8
FOLDER / INDEX
button
Power on: Reset the HOLD switch.
Power off : Set the
HOLD swi tch t o 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 featureis useful when the
recorder has to be carried in a handbag or pocket.
Remember to reset the HOLD swi tch be fore attempting
to use the recorder.
Notes:
• The alar m will sound at the sch eduled time even if t he
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 re corder func tions as follows w ith the HOLD switch
set to the [HOLD] position:
– If the reco rder is playing, th e display goes dar k when
playback of the current f ile has completed.
– If the recorder is recording, the display goes dark
when the recorder stops recording automatically
upon running out of free memory.
2Press the + or – button to
select [
TIME ].
3Press the
PLAY (`) but-
ton.
• The “Hour” indicator flashes.
4Press the + or – button to
set the “
Hour ”.
5Press the
PLAY (`) or
9button to accept the
“
Minute ”.
• The “Minute” indicator flashes.
• Pressing the 0button enables
the “Hour” set ting again.
6Press the + or – button to
set the “
Minute ”.
• Re peat steps 5and 6to con-
tinue to set the “Year ”, “ Month”
and “Date” in the same way.
7After setting the “ Date ”,
press the
PLAY ( `) or 9
button.
• This completes the time and date
setup procedure.
To Pause:
While the recorder is during recording mode, press
the REC (s) button
• [PAUSE] appear s on the display and the re cord/play indica tor
light flashes.
To Resume Recording:
Press the REC (s) button again.
• Recording will resume at the point of interruption.
hNotes for Recording
• If [FULL] appears on the display, you cannot record in the selected folder. In such a case, erase
unnecessary les.
• If the recorder is placed directly on a table when recording a meeting, it tends to pick up table
vibratio ns. Put a notebook o r other item betw een the table and t he recorder so that th e vibration
is not easily transmitted for clearer recording.
• Even if you press the DISP/MENU button, the display will not change to current recording time
if the remaining recording time is 5 minutes or less.
• When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds, the record/play indicator light starts
ashing in red. When the recording time is decreased to 30 or 10 seconds, the light ashes
faster.
• The recorder will enter Stop mode if it has been left paused for 60 minutes or longer.
• In case of di cult acousticconditions or low speaker’s voice, recording in [HQ] is reco mmended.
Also, usage of an external microphone (sold separately) could improve the quality of
recordings.
The external microphone and other devices can be connected
and the sound can be recorded.
• When using an external microphone, select adequate
microphone, such as a Noise-Cancellation microphone or
Electret condenser microphone (optional).
• To connect the recorder to an external device, use the
connecting cord K A333 (optional), and the stereo/monaural
converting plug adapter supplied with KA333.
• The input level cannot be adjusted on this recorder. When
you connect the recorder to an external device, execute a test
recording and adjust the output level of the external device.
hLCD Display Information
Recording
1Press t he FOLDER / INDEX
button to select the desired
folder.
aCurrent microphone sensitivity
bCurrent folder
2Press the REC (s) button
to start recording.
• The record/play indicator light
turns red, and recording star ts.
cCurrent recording mode
dCurrent file number
eRecording level meter
fRecording time
3Press the STOP ( 4) button
to stop recording.
• New recordings are saved as the
last file in the folder.
gRemaining recording time
hRecording from external Microphone or other Devices
Playback
1Press t he FOLDER / INDEX
button to select the de-
sired folder.
aCurrent folder
2Press the 9or 0button to selec t the file
to playback.
3Press the
PLAY ( `) button
to start playback.
• The record/play indicator light
turns green, and the elapsed
playing time is indicated on the
display.
bCurrent file number
cPlaying time
To Stop:
Press the STOP (4) button.
• The recorder stops in the middle of the file being played.
Fast Forward:
While the recorder is during playback mode, press and
hold the 9button.
• When you release the 9button, the recorder will resume
normal playback.
Rewind:
While the recorder is during playback mode, press and
hold the 0button.
• When you release the 0button, the recorder will resume
normal playback.
Notes:
• When the slow playback mode is selected, the [J] appears and, for the fast playback mode, [ K]
appears on the display while the recorder is playback.
• The reco rder stops playb ack when you press t he STOP (4) but ton whileplayback in the slow/fast
mode, or when it reaches to the end of the le. If you once press the STOP (4) button and start
playback again, the recorder will playback les in normal speed as well.
While th e recorder is du ring playback m ode (playback
or playback in slow/fast mode), press the 9or 0
button forwards or rewinds to the beginning of the
next file or the file being played respectively.
Notes
• I f an in dex m ark i s enc oun tered m idw ay, pl ayb ack b egi ns at t hat
point. (See “Index Marks” for details)
Normal speed Slow Playback
(-25%)
Fast Playb ack
(+50%)
While th e recorder is du ring playback m ode, press the
PLAY ( `)button.
You can select an option for the display of the recorder. Thiswill help review and conf irm different
recorder settings and file information.
An optional Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery (BR401)
from Olympus can be used for the re corder.
Replacing Batteries:
When [N] appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon aspossible. Size-AAA alkaline
batteries are recommended. When the batteries are depleted, [O] appears on the display, and
the recorder shuts of f. 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.
A audio input
terminal of
other devices
9 EAR (Earphone) jack
0Display (LCD panel)
!Record/play indicator
light
@
REC (s) button
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button
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^ DISP / MENU button
&
ERASE (s) button
hChanging Playback Speed:
hTo Pause Recording
hCanceling Playback
hForwarding and Rewinding
Notes:
• The end of the le is located by pressing and holding the 9button during fast forwarding.
The recorder will pause at the end of the le. If you do not release the 9button, the recorder
will continue to fast forward.
• The beginning of the le is located by pressing and holding the 0button during rewinding.
The recorder will pause at the beginning of the le. If you do not release the 0button, the
recorder will continue to rewinding.
• When the i ndex mark is shown i n the middle of a le, it will stop temporarily in the position of the
index mark.
hLocating the Beginning of the File:
Introduction
• The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced
notice. Contact our Custome r Support Center for the lat est information relating to
product names and model numbers.
• The utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrity of the contents of this
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.
hSafe and Proper Usage
Befor e using your ne w recorder, re ad this manu al careful ly to ensure t hat you know h ow to operate
it safely and correctly. Keep thi s manual in an easily accessible location for fut ure reference.
• The war ning symbols i ndicate impor tant safet y related inform ation. To protect you rself and other s from
pe rso nal i nju ry or d ama ge to p rop ert y, it is es sen tial th at yo u alway s rea d the war nin gs an d infor mat ion
provided.
4Press the +or – button to select the proper
sound volume.
• The display shows the volume level. You can choose
between [00] to [30].
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To Resume Playback:
Press the PLAY ( `) button again.
• Playback will resume at the point of interruption.
hListening with Earphone
You can listen to files by connecting earphones to the earphone
ja ck. I f an ea rph one i s con nec ted , the s pea ker d oes n’t e mit sou nd.
Sound will be played back monaurally.
Notes:
• To avoidirritation to the ear, insert the earphone after you turn
down the volume level.
• When you listen with the earp hone during playback, do not raise
the volume too much. It may cause hearing impairment and loss
in hearing ability.
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Earphones are not supplied. You can use any standard 3.5mm
monaural earphone or headphone.
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This sym bol [crossed- out wheele d bin WEEE Annex IV ] indicates s eparate collec tion
of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do not throw
the equipment into the domestic refuse. Please use the retu rn and collect ion systems
available in your country for the disposal of this product.
Applicable Product : VN-5500
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Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse. Please use the return
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Erase
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.
• If you press the STOP (4) button during a menu setup operation, the recorder will stop and
apply the items that were set to that point.
You can easily erase unnecessary files. Sequential f ile numbers are reassigned automatically.
hErase All Files from a Folder
Other Functions
Notes:
• An erased le cannot be restored.
• If operation is not executed for 8 seconds during the setting, it will return to the stop status.
• Completion of erasing may take several seconds. Do not attempt to remove, replace bat tery
or attempt any other functions on the voice recorder during this period because data may be
corrupted.
1While the recorder i s during
stop mode, press and hold
the
DISP / MENU button for
1 second or longer.
hBasic Operation of the Menu Mode
Using the menu function, you can change various settings according to your preference.
Menu
VCVA indicator
hIndex Marks
Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to provide a quick and easy way
of keeping track of important sections in the file.
hRecording Modes [HQ SP LP]
The recor ding mode can be c hosen from [HQ] (h igh quality so und record-
ing), [SP] (standard recording) and [LP] (long -term recording).
In Menu mode selection... [HQ], [SP],[LP]
HQ SP LP
Approx . 20 hours
5 minutes
Approx. 53 hours
40 minutes
Approx. 300 hours
30 minutes
Notes:
• Th e recording tim es hown above is for on e continuous le. T he available
recording time may be shorter than specied if several les are recor ded.
(Use the remaining time and recorded time only as references.)
Current re cording mode
4Press the 9or 0but-
ton to select [
YES ].
aFile to be erased
5Press the PLAY (`) but-
ton.
Read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correc tly. 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.
Warning regarding data loss:
• Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction,
or during repair work.
• For important recorded content, we recommend you to write it down some where.
• Any li ability for pas sive damages or dam age of any kind occur red due to data loss in curred by a defec t
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 Olympus’s liability.
Alarm indicator
hMoving File between Folders
You can move files recorded in folders [F], [G], [H] and [ I] to other folders. The moved file is
added to the end of the destination folder.
hResetting the Recorder [ CLEAR ]
This func tion 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 memor y of the recorder.
Current microphone
sensitivity
1Press the FOLDER / INDEX button to select
folder.
2Press the 9or 0button to select the
file to be erased.
3Press t he
ERASE ( s) button.
1Press the
FOLDER / INDEX button to select
the folder to be erased.
2Press t he
ERASE ( s) button twice.
hErasing One File at a Time
2Press the +or –button to
select what you would like
to set up.
• The selected menu item flashes.
3Press the or 0but-
ton to change the setting.
4Press the
PLAY ( `) button
to confirm the setting.
5Press the
STOP (4) button to close the
menu.
hAlarm Playback Function [k]:
You can use the alarm playback function to sound the alarm tone for
5 minutes at the scheduled time. Within this 5 minutes, pressing any
button other than the HOLD switch starts the recorder to playback the
preselected file.
In Menu mode selection...[ SET ], [ On ], [ OFF ]
After selecting [
SET ],pressthe PLAY ( `) button to se t the
time.
Note:
• With the a larm playback f unction, o nly one le can be played back. Select
a le for the function before setting the time.
1Selec t the file you want to tran sfer, and press
the PLAY ( `) button to play it.
Clearing an Index Mark:
While the index number appears on the display, press the ERASE (s) button.
Notes:
• Up to 10 index marks can be set in a le.
• Sequential index marks numbers are reassigned automatically.
1While the recorder is dur-
ing recording (pause re-
cording) mode or playback
mode, press and hold the
FOLDER / INDEX button to
set an index mark.
• An index number appears on the
display.
Notes:
• The destination folder and the number of the moved le appear on the display, and moving is
completed.
• If the des tination folde r is full (100 les), [FULL] appea rs on the display, and you c annot move the
le to that folder.
1Press and hol d the STOP ( 4) button and the
ERASE ( s) button for 3 seconds or longer.
3Press the 9or 0but-
ton to select [
YES ].
aFolder to be erased
4Press the PLAY (`) but-
ton.
2While the re corder is during playback mode,
press and ho ld the
DISP / MENU button for 1
second or longer.
3Press the 9or 0but-
ton to select a destination
folder.
4Press the
PLAY (`) but-
ton.
aDestination folder
bDestination number of the file
2Press the 9or 0but-
ton to select [
YES ].
3Press the
PLAY (`) but-
ton.
• If you leave the recorder un-
touched for 8 seconds or longer
before you press the PL AY ( `)
button in Step 3, Clear mode will
be cancel ed, and the recor der will
enter Stop mode.
General Precautions
• Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the battery.
• Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a closed automobile under direc t
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 dir t. 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:
VWarning:
• Bat teries should never be exposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or disassembled.
• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable bat teries.
• 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.
For safe and correct Usage
Q1: Nothing happens when a button is pressed.
A1: The 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.
Troubleshooting
Recording medium:
Built-in flash memory
Overall frequency:
HQ mode: 200 to 7,900 Hz
SP mode: 300 to 4,700 Hz
LP mode: 300 to 2,900 Hz
Recording time:
HQ mode: Approx. 20 hours 5 minutes
SP mode: Approx. 53 hours 40 minutes
LP mode: Approx. 300 hours 30 minutes
Microphone:
Electret Condenser Microphone (mon-
aural)
Speaker:
Built-in ø 28 mm round dynamic speaker
Maximum power:
120 mW
Specifications
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger: BU-400 (Europe only)
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery: BR401
Connecting cord (Earphone jack ↔Microphone jack): KA333
Noise-Cancellation microphone:ME52
Electret condenser microphone: ME15
Telephone pickup: TP7
Accessories (Optional)
hMicrophone Sensitivity [h]
hUsing the Variable Control Voice
Actuator [VCVA]
hSystem Sounds [BEEP]
Informs a b utton opera tion or a wrong op eration of the re corder by sound .
System sounds may be turned off.
In Menu mode selection...[On], [OFF]
Note:
• If the alarm playback function has been set, the alarm will sound at the
scheduled time even if the system sounds are disabled.
hTimer Recording [TIMER]:
You can schedule for automatic recording, specifying the start time and
end time of recording. When the timer-controlled recording completes,
the setting is released.
In Menu mode selection...[ SET ], [ On ], [ OFF ]
After selecting [ SET ], press the PLAY (`) button to set the
time.
To cancel the timer setting:
For the timer in the menu mode, select [
OFF ], and press the
PLAY (`) but ton.
Earphone jack (monaural):
ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 8 Ω
Microphone jack (monaural):
ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 2 kΩ
Power supply:
Two AAA (LR03) batteries or Two Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries
Continuous battery:
Alkaline batteries: Approx. 39 hours
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries: Approx.
22 hours
Dimensions:
102 (L) mm x 36 (W) mm x 20.5 (T) mm
(without protrusions)
Weight:
63 g (including battery)
When the microphone senses that sound has reached a preset volume,
the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording
automatically, and stops it when the volume drops. Particularly helpful for
extend ed recording, the VC VA not only con serves memor y by turning off
recording during silent periods, but also makes playback more ef ficient
and convenient.
In Menu mode selection...[On], [OFF]
Notes:
• During recording, press the +and –buttons to adjust the VCVA level in
15 le ve ls.
• The Reco rd/Play indic ator light is lit duri ng recording. Wh en the recorder
is in Standby mode, the Record/Play indicator light ashes and [VCVA]
ashes on the display.
• Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the
conditions of use.
• Your recorde d contents are for you r personal use o r pleasure only. It is pr ohibited to recor d copyrighted
material without permission of the copyright holders according to copyright law.
• Specications and design are subject to change without notice for improvement of performance.
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].
• The number of files is 100.
Check if the display shows [
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.
For customers in North and South America
USA RFI:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
Canadian RFI:
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Cet appare il numérique ne d épasse pas les lim ites de Catégorie B p our les émissio ns de bruit radio
émanant d’appareils numériques, tel que prévu dans les Règlements sur l’Interférence Radio du
Département Canadien des Communications.
Notes:
• To view the current setting, select [On], and press the PLAY ( `) button.
• With this f unction, yo u can set only the s tart and the en d time of recordin g. The current se ttings of
the record ing mode, microph one sensitivit y, VCVA and fold er are applied for t he settings bef ore
you set timer-controlled recording.
• The set ting exceeding the remaining recording time is not allowed.
• You can record at a ny time even if it is not wi thin the speci
ed recording duration. However, if that
makes the rem aining recordin g time insucient f or the timer-cont rolled recordi ng, the recordin g
will not complete.
• If any operation is ongoing, the timer-controlled recording is overridden.
Menu set ting screen
Move the selection one position dow n/decre ase the
number
Move the se lection one p osition up/i ncrease the numb er
Move the
selec tion one
position to the
right
Move the
selec tion one
position to
the left
Confir m the
setting
To cancel an alarm playback:
For [k] in the menu mode, select [ OFF ] and press the PLAY ( ` ) button.
Notes:
• Regardless of the selected folder, once the alarm playback is set, it operates every day unless the
setting is canceled.
• To view the current setting, select [On], and press th e PLAY ( `)button.
• The alar m tone stops automati cally if no butto n is pressed within 5 m inutes after the al arm starts .
The le is not played back in this case.
• If the recorder has no recorded le in the selected folder, the alarm playback function is not
available.
• Alarm playback occurs every day unless it is set to [OFF].
a
a
b
a
Timer indicator
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet your recording needs.
In Menu mode selection...[g], [i]
gi
High-sensitivity mode that records
sounds in all directions.
Low-sensitivity mode suited for
dictation.
Notes:
• To ensure successful recording, make a test recording to select
appropriate microphone sensitivit y before recording.
• If you select [ g], we recommend setting the recording mode to [HQ]
to best take advantage of the higher sensitivity.
• If you select [g], background noise may be high depending on the
recording conditions.

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of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do not throw
the equipment into the domestic refuse. Please use the retu rn and collec tion systems
available in your country for the disposal of this product.
Applicable Product : VN-5500
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin Directive 2006/66/EC Annex II] indicates
separate collection of waste batteries in the EU countries.
Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse. Please use the return
and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste
Erase
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.
• If you press the STOP (4) button during a menu setup operation, the recorder will stop and
apply the items that were set to that point.
You can easily erase unnecessary files. Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically.
hErase All Files from a Folder
Other Functions
Notes:
• An erased le cannot be restored.
• If operation is not executed for 8 seconds during the setting, it will return to the stop status.
• Completion of erasing may take several seconds. Do not attempt to remove, replace battery
or attempt any other functions on the voice recorder during this period because data may be
corrupted.
1While the recorder i s during
stop mode, press and hold
the
DISP / MENU button for
1 second or longer.
hBasic Operation of the Menu Mode
Using the menu function, you can change various settings according to your preference.
Menu
VCVA indicator
hIndex Marks
Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to provide a quick and easy way
of keeping track of important sections in the file.
hRecording Modes [HQ SP LP]
The recor ding mode can be c hosen from [HQ] (h igh quality so und record-
ing), [SP] (standard recording) and [LP] (long-term recording).
In Menu mode selection... [HQ], [SP],[LP]
HQ SP LP
Approx . 20 hours
5 minutes
Approx. 53 hours
40 minutes
Approx. 300 hours
30 minutes
Notes:
• T he recording tim e shown above is for on e continuous le. T he available
recording time may be shorter than specied if several les are recor ded.
(Use the remaining time and recorded time only as references.)
Current r ecording mode
4Press the 9or 0but-
ton to select [
YES ].
aFile to be erased
5Press the PLAY (`) but-
ton.
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.
Warning regarding data loss:
• Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction,
or during repair work.
• For important recorded content, we recommend you to write it down some where.
• Any l iability for pa ssive damages or da mage of any kind occu rred due to data loss i ncurred by a defec t
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 Olympus’s liability.
Alarm indicator
hMoving File between Folders
You can move files recorded in folders [F], [G], [H] and [I] to other folders. The moved f ile is
added to the end of the destination folder.
hResetting 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 memor y of the recorder.
Current microphone
sensitivity
1Press the FOLDER / INDEX button to select
folder.
2Press the 9or 0button to select the
file to be erased.
3Press t he
ERASE ( s) button.
1Press the
FOLDER / INDEX button to select
the folder to be erased.
2Press t he
ERASE ( s) button twice.
hErasing One File at a Time
2Press the +or –button to
select what you would like
to set up.
• The selec ted menu item flashes.
3Press the or 0but-
ton to change the setting.
4Press the
PLAY ( `) button
to confirm the setting.
5Press the
STOP (4) button to close the
menu.
hAlarm Playback Function [k]:
You can use the alarm playback function to sound the alarm tone for
5 minutes at the scheduled time. Within this 5 minutes, pressing any
button other than the HOLD switch starts the recorder to playback the
preselected file.
In Menu mode selection...[ SET ], [ On ], [ OFF ]
After selecting [
SET ],pressthe PLAY ( `) button to se t the
time.
Note:
• With th e alarm playbac k function, o nly one le can be played back. Select
a le for the function before setting the time.
1Selec t the file you want to tran sfer, and press
the PLAY ( `) button to play it.
Clearing an Index Mark:
While the index number appears on the display, press the ERASE (s) button.
Notes:
• Up to 10 index marks can be set in a le.
• Sequential index marks numbers are reassigned automatically.
1While the recorder is dur-
ing recording (pause re-
cording) mode or playback
mode, press and hold the
FOLDER / INDEX button to
set an index mark.
• An index number appears on the
display.
Notes:
• The destination folder and the number of the moved le appear on the display, and moving is
completed.
• If the de stination folde r is full (100 les), [FULL] appe ars on the display, and you c annot move the
le to that folder.
1Press and hol d the STOP ( 4) button and the
ERASE ( s) button for 3 seconds or longer.
3Press the 9or 0but-
ton to select [
YES ].
aFolder to be erased
4Press the PLAY (`) but-
ton.
2While the re corder is during playback mode,
press and ho ld the
DISP / MENU button for 1
second or longer.
3Press the 9or 0but-
ton to select a destination
folder.
4Press the
PLAY (`) but-
ton.
aDestination folder
bDestination number of the file
2Press the 9or 0but-
ton to select [
YES ].
3Press the
PLAY (`) but-
ton.
• If you leave the recorder un-
touched for 8 seconds or longer
before you press the PL AY ( `)
button in Step 3, Clear mode will
be cancel ed, and the recor der will
enter Stop mode.
General Precautions
• Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the batter y.
• 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 T Vs or refrigerators.
• Avoid sand or dir t. These can cause irreparable damage.
• Avoid strong vibrations or shock s.
• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit yourself.
• Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a bic ycle, motorcycle, or go-cart).
• Keep the unit out of the reach of children.
Batteries:
VWarning:
• 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 any thing 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.
For safe and correct Usage
Q1: Nothing happens when a button is pressed.
A1: The 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.
Troubleshooting
Recording medium:
Built-in flash memory
Overall frequency:
HQ mode: 200 to 7,900 Hz
SP mode: 300 to 4,700 Hz
LP mode: 300 to 2,900 Hz
Recording time:
HQ mode: Approx. 20 hours 5 minutes
SP mode: Approx. 53 hours 40 minutes
LP mode: Approx. 300 hours 30 minutes
Microphone:
Electret Condenser Microphone (mon-
aural)
Speaker:
Built-in ø 28 mm round dynamic speaker
Maximum power:
120 mW
Specifications
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger: BU-400 (Europe only)
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery: BR401
Connecting cord (Earphone jack ↔Microphone jack): KA333
Noise-Cancellation microphone:ME52
Electret condenser microphone: ME15
Telephone pickup: TP7
Accessories (Optional)
hMicrophone Sensitivity [h]
hUsing the Variable Control Voice
Actuator [VCVA]
hSystem Sounds [BEEP]
Informs a b utton opera tion or a wrong op eration of the re corder by sound .
System sounds may be turned off.
In Menu mode selection...[On], [OFF]
Note:
• If the alarm playback function has been set, the alarm will sound at the
scheduled time even if the system sounds are disabled.
hTimer Recording [TIMER]:
You can schedule for automatic recording, specifying the start time and
end time of recording. When the timer-controlled recording completes,
the setting is released.
In Menu mode selection...[ SET ], [ On ], [ OFF ]
After selecting [ SET ], press the PLAY (`) button to set the
time.
To cancel the timer setting:
For the timer in the menu mode, select [
OFF ], and press the
PLAY (`) but ton.
Earphone jack (monaural):
ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 8 Ω
Microphone jack (monaural):
ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 2 kΩ
Power supply:
Two AAA (LR03) batteries or Two Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries
Continuous battery:
Alkaline batteries: Approx. 39 hours
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries: Approx.
22 hours
Dimensions:
102 (L) mm x 36 (W) mm x 20.5 (T) mm
(without protrusions)
Weight:
63 g (including battery)
When the microphone senses that sound has reached a preset volume,
the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording
automatically, and stops it when the volume drops. Particularly helpful for
extend ed recording, the VC VA not only con serves memor y by turning off
recording during silent periods, but also makes playback more ef ficient
and convenient.
In Menu mode selection...[On], [OFF]
Notes:
• During recording, press the +and –buttons to adjust the VCVA level in
15 le ve ls.
• The Re cord/Play indic ator light is lit duri ng recording. W hen the recorder
is in Standby mode, the Record/Play indicator light ashes and [VCVA]
ashes on the display.
• Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the t ype of batteries used and the
conditions of use.
• Your recorde d contents are for you r personal use o r pleasure only. It is p rohibited to reco rd copyrighted
material without permission of the copyright holders according to copyright law.
• Specications and design are subject to change without notice for improvement of performance.
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].
• The number of files is 100.
Check if the display shows [
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.
For customers in North and South America
USA RFI:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
Canadian RFI:
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Cet appare il numérique ne d épasse pas les lim ites de Catégorie B p our les émissio ns de bruit radio
émanant d’appareils numériques, tel que prévu dans les Règlements sur l’Interférence Radio du
Département Canadien des Communications.
Notes:
• To view the current setting, select [On], and press the PLAY ( `) button.
• With thi s function, yo u can set only the s tart and the en d time of recordin g. The current s ettings of
the record ing mode, microph one sensitivit y, VCVA and fold er are applied for t he settings before
you set timer-controlled recording.
• The set ting exceeding the remaining recording time is not allowed.
• You can record a t any time even if it is not w ithin the speci 
ed recording duration. However, if that
makes the rem aining recordin g time insucient f or the timer-cont rolled recordi ng, the recordin g
will not complete.
• If any operation is ongoing, the timer-controlled recording is overridden.
Menu set ting screen
Move the selection one position dow n/decrease the
number
Move the se lection one p osition up/i ncrease the numb er
Move the
selec tion one
position to the
right
Move the
selec tion one
position to
the left
Confir m the
setting
To cancel an alarm playback:
For [k] in the menu mode, select [ OFF ] and press the PLAY ( ` ) button.
Notes:
• Regardless of the selected folder, once the alarm playback is set, it operates every day unless the
setting is canceled.
• To view the current setting, sel ect [On], and press the PLAY ( `)button.
• The alar m tone stops automati cally if no butto n is pressed withi n 5 minutes after the a larm starts .
The le is not played back in this case.
• If the recorder has no recorded le in the selected folder, the alarm playback func tion is not
available.
• Alarm playback occurs every day unless it is set to [OFF].
a
a
b
a
Timer indicator
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet your recording needs.
In Menu mode selection...[g], [i]
gi
High-sensitivity mode that records
sounds in all directions.
Low-sensitivity mode suited for
dictation.
Notes:
• To ensure successful recording, make a test recording to select
appropriate microphone sensitivit y before recording.
• If you select [ g], we recommend setting the recording mode to [HQ]
to best take advantage of the higher sensitivity.
• If you select [ g], background noise may be high depending on the
recording conditions.

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For customers in Europe
“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for
safety, health, environment and customer protection.
This sym bol [crossed- out wheele d bin WEEE Annex IV ] indicates s eparate collec tion
of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do not throw
the equipment into the domestic refuse. Please use the retu rn and collec tion systems
available in your country for the disposal of this product.
Applicable Product : VN-5500
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin Directive 20 06/66/EC Annex II] indicates
separate collection of waste batteries in the EU countries.
Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse. Please use the return
and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste
Erase
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.
• If you press the STOP (4) button during a menu setup operation, the recorder will stop and
apply the items that were set to that point.
You can easily erase unnecessary files. Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically.
hErase All Files from a Folder
Other Functions
Notes:
• An erased le cannot be restored.
• If operation is not executed for 8 seconds during the setting, it will return to the stop status.
• Completion of erasing may take several seconds. Do not at tempt to remove, replace battery
or attempt any other functions on the voice recorder during this period because data may be
corrupted.
1While the recorder i s during
stop mode, press and hold
the
DISP / MENU button for
1 second or longer.
hBasic Operation of the Menu Mode
Using the menu function, you can change various settings according to your preference.
Menu
VCVA indicator
hIndex Marks
Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to provide a quick and easy way
of keeping track of important sections in the file.
hRecording Modes [HQ SP LP]
The recor ding mode can be c hosen from [HQ] (h igh quality so und record-
ing), [SP] (standard recording) and [LP] (long-term recording).
In Menu mode selection... [HQ], [SP],[LP]
HQ SP LP
Approx . 20 hours
5 minutes
Approx. 53 hours
40 minutes
Approx. 300 hours
30 minutes
Notes:
• T he recording ti me shown above is for o ne continuous le . The available
recording time may be shorter than specied if several les are recor ded.
(Use the remaining time and recorded time only as references.)
Current r ecording mode
4Press the 9or 0but-
ton to select [
YES ].
aFile to be erased
5Press the PLAY (`) but-
ton.
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 safet y 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.
Warning regarding data loss:
• Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction,
or during repair work.
• For important recorded content, we recommend you to write it down some where.
• Any l iability for p assive damages or da mage of any kind occu rred due to data loss i ncurred by a defe ct
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 Olympus’s liability.
Alarm indicator
hMoving File between Folders
You can move files recorded in folders [F], [G], [H] and [I] to other folders. The moved f ile is
added to the end of the destination folder.
hResetting 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 memor y of the recorder.
Current microphone
sensitivity
1Press the FOLDER / INDEX button to select
folder.
2Press the 9or 0button to select the
file to be erased.
3Press t he
ERASE ( s) button.
1Press the
FOLDER / INDEX button to select
the folder to be erased.
2Press t he
ERASE ( s) button twice.
hErasing One File at a Time
2Press the +or –button to
select what you would like
to set up.
• The selected menu item flashes.
3Press the or 0but-
ton to change the setting.
4Press the
PLAY ( `) button
to confirm the setting.
5Press the
STOP (4) button to close the
menu.
hAlarm Playback Function [k]:
You can use the alarm playback function to sound the alarm tone for
5 minutes at the scheduled time. Within this 5 minutes, pressing any
button other than the HOLD switch starts the recorder to playback the
preselected file.
In Menu mode selection...[ SET ], [ On ], [ OFF ]
After selecting [
SET ],pressthe PLAY ( `) button to se t the
time.
Note:
• With th e alarm playbac k function, o nly one le can be played back. Select
a le for the function before setting the time.
1Selec t the file you want to tran sfer, and press
the PLAY ( `) button to play it.
Clearing an Index Mark:
While the index number appears on the display, press the ERASE (s) button.
Notes:
• Up to 10 index marks can be set in a le.
• Sequential index marks numbers are reassigned automatically.
1While the recorder is dur-
ing recording (pause re-
cording) mode or playback
mode, press and hold the
FOLDER / INDEX button to
set an index mark.
• An index number appears on the
display.
Notes:
• The destination folder and the number of the moved le appear on the display, and moving is
completed.
• If the de stination fold er is full (100 les), [FULL] appe ars on the display, and you c annot move the
le to that folder.
1Press and hol d the STOP ( 4) button and the
ERASE ( s) button for 3 seconds or longer.
3Press the 9or 0but-
ton to select [
YES ].
aFolder to be erased
4Press the PLAY (`) but-
ton.
2While the re corder is during playback mode,
press and ho ld the
DISP / MENU button for 1
second or longer.
3Press the 9or 0but-
ton to select a destination
folder.
4Press the
PLAY (`) but-
ton.
aDestination folder
bDestination number of the file
2Press the 9or 0but-
ton to select [
YES ].
3Press the
PLAY (`) but-
ton.
• If you leave the recorder un-
touched for 8 seconds or longer
before you press the PL AY ( `)
button in Step 3, Clear mode will
be cancel ed, and the recor der will
enter Stop mode.
General Precautions
• Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the battery.
• 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 T Vs or refrigerators.
• Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause irreparable damage.
• Avoid strong vibrations or shock s.
• 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:
VWarning:
• 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 any thing unusual when using this product such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a
burning odor:
1remove the bat teries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and;
2call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing.
For safe and correct Usage
Q1: Nothing happens when a button is pressed.
A1: The 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.
Troubleshooting
Recording medium:
Built-in flash memory
Overall frequency:
HQ mode: 200 to 7,900 Hz
SP mode: 300 to 4,700 Hz
LP mode: 300 to 2,900 Hz
Recording time:
HQ mode: Approx. 20 hours 5 minutes
SP mode: Approx. 53 hours 40 minutes
LP mode: Approx. 300 hours 30 minutes
Microphone:
Electret Condenser Microphone (mon-
aural)
Speaker:
Built-in ø 28 mm round dynamic speaker
Maximum power:
120 mW
Specifications
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger: BU-400 (Europe only)
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery: BR401
Connecting cord (Earphone jack ↔Microphone jack): KA333
Noise-Cancellation microphone:ME52
Electret condenser microphone: ME15
Telephone pickup: TP7
Accessories (Optional)
hMicrophone Sensitivity [h]
hUsing the Variable Control Voice
Actuator [VCVA]
hSystem Sounds [BEEP]
Informs a b utton opera tion or a wrong op eration of the re corder by sound .
System sounds may be turned off.
In Menu mode selection...[On], [OFF]
Note:
• If the alarm playback function has been set, the alarm will sound at the
scheduled time even if the system sounds are disabled.
hTimer Recording [TIMER]:
You can schedule for automatic recording, specifying the star t time and
end time of recording. When the timer-controlled recording completes,
the setting is released.
In Menu mode selection...[ SET ], [ On ], [ OFF ]
After selecting [ SET ], press the PLAY (`) button to set the
time.
To cancel the timer setting:
For the timer in the menu mode, select [
OFF ], and press the
PLAY (`) but ton.
Earphone jack (monaural):
ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 8 Ω
Microphone jack (monaural):
ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 2 kΩ
Power supply:
Two AAA (LR03) batteries or Two Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries
Continuous battery:
Alkaline batteries: Approx. 39 hours
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries: Approx.
22 hours
Dimensions:
102 (L) mm x 36 (W) mm x 20.5 (T) mm
(without protrusions)
Weight:
63 g (including battery)
When the microphone senses that sound has reached a preset volume,
the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording
automatically, and stops it when the volume drops. Particularly helpful for
extend ed recording, the VC VA not only conserves m emory by turning o ff
recording during silent periods, but also makes playback more efficient
and convenient.
In Menu mode selection...[On], [OFF]
Notes:
• During recording, press the +and –buttons to adjust the VCVA level in
15 le ve ls.
• The Re cord/Play indi cator light is lit dur ing recording. W hen the recorder
is in Standby mode, the Record/Play indicator light ashes and [VC VA]
ashes on the display.
• Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the
conditions of use.
• Your recorde d contents are for yo ur personal us e or pleasure only. It is p rohibited to reco rd copyrighted
material without permission of the copyright holders according to copyright law.
• Specications and design are subject to change without notice for improvement of performance.
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].
• The number of files is 100.
Check if the display shows [
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.
For customers in North and South America
USA RFI:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian RFI:
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of
Communications.
Cet appare il numérique ne d épasse pas les lim ites de Catégorie B p our les émissio ns de bruit radio
émanant d’appareils numériques, tel que prévu dans les Règlements sur l’Interférence Radio du
Département Canadien des Communications.
Notes:
• To view the current setting, select [On], and press the PLAY ( `) button.
• With thi s function, yo u can set only the s tart and the e nd time of recordi ng. The current s ettings of
the record ing mode, microph one sensitivit y, VCVA and fold er are applied for the setti ngs before
you set timer-controlled recording.
• The setting exceeding the remaining recording time is not allowed.
• You can recor d at any time even if it is not w ithin the speci 
ed recording duration. However, if that
makes the rem aining recordin g time insucient f or the timer-cont rolled recordi ng, the recordin g
will not complete.
• If any operation is ongoing, the timer-controlled recording is overridden.
Menu set ting screen
Move the selection one position dow n/decrease the
number
Move the se lection one p osition up/i ncrease the numb er
Move the
selec tion one
position to the
right
Move the
selec tion one
position to
the left
Confir m the
setting
To cancel an alarm playback:
For [k] in the menu mode, select [ OFF ] and press the PLAY ( ` ) button.
Notes:
• Regardless of the selected folder, once the alarm playback is set, it operates every day unless the
setting is canceled.
• To view the current setting, select [On] , and press the PLAY ( `)button.
• The ala rm tone stops automat ically if no but ton is pressed withi n 5 minutes after the a larm starts .
The le is not played back in this case.
• If the recorder has no recorded le in the selected folder, the alarm playback function is not
available.
• Alarm playback occurs every day unless it is set to [OFF].
a
a
b
a
Timer indicator
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet your recording needs.
In Menu mode selection...[g], [i]
gi
High-sensitivity mode that records
sounds in all directions.
Low-sensitivity mode suited for
dictation.
Notes:
• To ensure successful recording, make a test recording to select
appropriate microphone sensitivit y before recording.
• If you select [ g], we recommend setting the recording mode to [HQ]
to best take advantage of the higher sensitivity.
• If you select [ g], background noise may be high depending on the
recording conditions.

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7
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8
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9
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10
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For customers in Europe
“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for
safety, health, environment and customer protection.
This symb ol [crossed- out wheele d bin WEEE Annex IV ] indicates se parate collec tion
of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do not throw
the equipment into the domestic refuse. Please use the retur n and collect ion systems
available in your countr y for the disposal of this produc t.
Applicab le Product : VN-5500
This symb ol [crossed-out wheeled bin Direc tive 2006/66/EC Annex II] indicates
separate collection of waste batteries in the EU countries.
Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse. Please use the return
and collec tion systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste
Erase
Notes:
• T he recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a
selected item is not applied.
• If you press the STOP (4) button during a menu setup operation, the recorder will stop and
apply the items that were set to that point.
You can easily erase unnecess ary files. Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically.
hErase All Files from a Folder
Other Functions
Notes:
• An erased l e cannot be restored .
• I f operation is not exe cuted for 8 seconds during the set ting, it will return to the stop status.
• Completion of erasing may t ake several seconds. Do not attempt to remove, replace batter y
or attempt any other func tions on the voice recorder during this period because data may be
corrupted.
1While the re corder is during
stop mode, press and hold
the
DISP / MENU button for
1 second or longer.
hBasic Operation of the Menu Mode
Using the menu function, you can change various settings according to your prefer ence.
Menu
VCVA indicator
hIndex Marks
Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to provide a quick and easy way
of keeping track of important sections in the file.
hRecording Modes [HQ SP LP]
The recor ding mode can be ch osen from [HQ] (hi gh quality so und record-
ing), [SP] (standard recording) and [LP] (long- term recording).
In Menu mode selection... [HQ], [SP],[LP]
HQ SP LP
Approx . 20 hours
5 minutes
Approx. 53 hours
40 minutes
Approx. 300 hours
30 minutes
Notes:
• The reco rding time shown a bove is for one continu ous le. The avai lable
recording time may be shorter than specied if several les are record ed.
(Use the remaining time and recorded time only as references.)
Current re cording mode
4Press the 9or 0but-
ton to select [
YES ].
aFile to be erased
5Press the PLAY (`) but-
ton.
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
informatio n provided.
Warning re garding data l oss:
• Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction,
or during re pair work.
• For impor tant recorded content , we recommend you to write it down some where.
• Any liabili ty for passive da mages or damage of a ny kind occurred du e to data loss incurr ed 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 Olympus’s liabilit y.
Alarm indicator
hMoving File between Folders
You can move files recorded in folders [ F], [G], [H] and [ I] to other folders. The moved file is
added to the e nd of the destination folder.
hResetting the Recorder [ CLEAR ]
This func tion resets the current time and other set tings to their initial status. It is useful if you are
having problems with th e recorder, or if you want to erase the entire memory of the recorder.
Current microphone
sensitivity
1Press the FOLDER / INDEX button to select
folder.
2Press the 9or 0button to select the
file to be erased.
3Press t he
ERASE ( s) button.
1Press the
FOLDER / INDEX button to select
the folder to be erased.
2Press t he
ERASE ( s) button twice.
hErasing One File at a Time
2Press the +or –button to
select what you would like
to set up.
• The sele cted menu item flashes.
3Press the or 0but-
ton to change the setting.
4Press the
PLAY ( `) button
to confirm the setting.
5Press the
STOP (4) button to close the
menu.
hAlarm Playback Function [k]:
You can use the alarm playback function to sound the alarm tone for
5 minutes at the scheduled time. Within this 5 minutes, pressing any
button other than the HOLD switch starts the recorder to playback the
preselected file.
In Menu mode selection...[ SET ], [ On ], [ OFF ]
After selecting [
SET ],pressthe PLAY ( `) button to se t the
time.
Note:
• With the alar m playback fun ction, only o ne le can be playedback. Selec t
a le for the function before setting the time.
1Selec t the file you want to trans fer,a nd press
the PLAY ( `) button to play it.
Clearing an Index Mark:
While the index number appears on the display, press the ERASE (s) button.
Notes:
• Up to 10 index mark s can be set in a le.
• S equential index marks numb ers are reassigned automatically.
1While the recorder is dur-
ing recording (pause re-
cording) mode or playback
mode, press and hold the
FOLDER / INDEX button to
set an index mark.
• An index number appears on the
display.
Notes:
• T he destination folder and the number of the move d le appear on the display, and moving is
completed.
• I f the destination f older is full (100 les), [ FULL] appears on the dis play, and you cannot move the
le to that folder.
1Press and hol d the STOP ( 4) button and the
ERASE ( s) button for 3 seconds or longer.
3Press the 9or 0but-
ton to select [
YES ].
aFolder to be erased
4Press the PLAY (`) but-
ton.
2While the re corder is during playbac k mode,
press and ho ld the
DISP / MENU button for 1
second or longer.
3Press the 9or 0but-
ton to select a destination
folder.
4Press the
PLAY (`) but-
ton.
aDestination folder
bDestination numbe r of the file
2Press the 9or 0but-
ton to select [
YES ].
3Press the
PLAY (`) but-
ton.
• If you leave the recorder un-
touched for 8 seconds or longer
before you press the PL AY ( `)
button in Step 3, Clear mode will
be cancel ed, and the record er will
enter Stop mode.
General Precautions
• Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the batter y.
• Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a closed automobile under direc t
sunlight or on the beach in the summer.
• Do not store the recorde r 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 recorde r on top of or near electric appliances such as T Vs or refrigerators.
• Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause irreparable damage.
• Avoid stron g 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, motorc ycle, or go-car t).
• Keep the uni t out of the reach of children.
Batteries:
VWarning:
• Batteries should n ever be exposed to flame, heated , short-circuited or disassembled.
• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable bat teries.
• 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 bat teries immediately while being careful not to burn yo urself, and;
2call your dealer or loc al Olympus representative for servicing.
For safe and correct Usage
Q1: Nothing happens when a button is pressed.
A1: The 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.
Troubleshooting
Recording medium:
Built-in flash memory
Overall frequency:
HQ mode: 200 to 7,900 Hz
SP mode: 300 to 4,700 Hz
LP mode: 300 to 2,900 Hz
Recording time:
HQ mode: Approx. 20 hours 5 minutes
SP mode: Approx. 53 hours 40 minutes
LP mode: Approx. 300 hours 30 minutes
Microphone:
Electret Condenser Microphone (mon-
aural)
Speaker:
Built-in ø 28 mm round dynamic speaker
Maximum power:
120 mW
Specifications
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger: BU-400 (Europe only)
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery: BR401
Connecting cord (Earphone jack ↔Microphone jack): KA333
Noise-Cancellation microphone:ME52
Electret condenser microphone: ME15
Telephone pickup: TP7
Accessories (Optional)
hMicrophone Sensitivity [h]
hUsing the Variable Control Voice
Actuator [VCVA]
hSystem Sounds [BEEP]
Informs a bu tton operat ion or a wrong op eration of the re corder by sound .
System sounds may be turned off.
In Menu mode selection...[On], [OFF]
Note:
• I f the alarm playback function has been set, the alarm will sound at the
scheduled time even if the system sounds are disabled.
hTimer Recording [TIMER]:
You can schedule for automatic recording, specif ying the start time and
end time of recording. When the timer-controlled recording completes,
the setting is released.
In Menu mode selection...[ SET ], [ On ], [ OFF ]
After selecting [ SET ], press the PLAY (`) button to set the
time.
To cancel the timer setting:
For the timer in the menu mode, select [
OFF ], and press the
PLAY (`) but ton.
Earphone jack (monaural):
ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 8 Ω
Microphone jack (monaural):
ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 2 kΩ
Power supply :
Two AAA (LR03) batteries or Two Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries
Continuous battery:
Alkaline batteries: Approx. 39 hours
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries: Approx.
22 hours
Dimensions:
102 (L) mm x 36 (W) mm x 20.5 (T) mm
(without protrusions)
Weight:
63 g (including battery)
When the microphone senses that sound has reached a preset volume,
the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) star ts recording
automatically, and stops it when the volumedro ps. Particularly helpful for
extend ed recording, the VC VA not only con serves memor y by turning off
recording during silent periods, but also makes playback more eff icient
and convenient.
In Menu mode selection...[On], [OFF]
Notes:
• D uring recording, press the +and –buttons to adjust the VCVA level in
15 le ve ls .
• The Record /Play indicator l ight is lit during re cording. When th e recorder
is in Standby mode, the Record/Play indicator light ashes and [VCVA]
ashes on the display.
• Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the
conditions of use.
• Your re corded contents a re for your pers onal use or pleasu re only. It is prohibit ed to record copyri ghted
material without permission of the copyright holders according to copyri ght law.
• Specic ations and design are subject to chan ge without notice for improvement of p erformance.
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].
• The number of files is 100.
Check if the display shows [
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.
For customers in North and South America
USA RFI:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. T hese limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measu res:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experien ced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian RFI:
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the Radio Inter ference Regulations of the Canadian Depar tment of
Communications.
Cet apparei l numérique ne dé passe pas les limi tes de Catégorie B p our les émission s de bruit radio
émanant d’app areils numériques, tel que prév u dans les Règlement s sur l’Interférence Radio du
Département Canadien des Communications.
Notes:
• To view the current setting, select [On], and press the PLAY ( `) button.
• W ith this funct ion, you can set o nly the start a nd the end time of re cording. The cu rrent settin gs of
the record ing mode, microph one sensitivit y,VC VAa nd folder are appl ied for the setti ngs before
you set timer-controlled recording.
• T he setting exceeding the remaining recording time is not allowed .
• You ca n record at any time even i f it is not within the s peci
ed recording duration. However, if that
makes the rema ining recordin g time insucient fo r the timer-contr olled recordi ng, the recording
will not complete.
• I f any operation is ongoing, the timer-controlled recording is overri dden.
Menu set ting screen
Move the sel ectio n one posit ion down /decreas e the
number
Move the se lection one p osition up/in crease the numb er
Move the
selec tion one
position to the
right
Move the
selec tion one
position to
the left
Confir m the
setting
To cancel an alarm playback:
For [k] in the menu mode, select [ OFF ] and press the PLAY ( ` ) button.
Notes:
• Regardless of the selected folder, once the alarm playback is set, it operates ever y day unless the
setting is cancele d.
• To view the current s etting, selec t [On], and press the PL AY( `)button.
• T he alarm tone stop s automatically if n o button is presse d within 5 minutes af ter the alarm star ts.
The le is not played back in this case.
• If the recorder has no recorded le in the selected folder, the alarm playback function is not
available.
• Alarm playback occurs every day unl ess it is set to [OFF].
a
a
b
a
Timer indicator
Microphone sensitivity is adjustabl e to meet your recording n eeds.
In Menu mode selection...[g], [i]
gi
High-sensitivity mode that records
sounds in all directions.
Low-sensitivity mode suited for
dictation.
Notes:
• To ensure successful recording, make a test recording to select
appropriate microphone sensitivity b efore recording.
• I f you select [g] , we recommend set ting the recording mode to [HQ]
to best take advantage of the higher sensitivity.
• I f you select [g] , background noise may b e high depending on the
recording conditions.

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7
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8
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9
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10
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For customers in Europe
“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for
safety, health, environment and customer protection.
This symb ol [crossed- out wheele d bin WEEE Annex IV ] indicates se parate collec tion
of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do not throw
the equipment into the domestic refuse. Please use the retur n and collect ion systems
available in your countr y for the disposal of this produc t.
Applicab le Product : VN-5500
This symb ol [crossed-out wheeled bin Direc tive 2006/66/EC Annex II] indicates
separate collection of waste batteries in the EU countries.
Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse. Please use the return
and collec tion systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste
Erase
Notes:
• T he recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a
selected item is not applied.
• If you press the STOP (4) button during a menu setup operation, the recorder will stop and
apply the items that were set to that point.
You can easily erase unnecess ary files. Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically.
hErase All Files from a Folder
Other Functions
Notes:
• An erased l e cannot be restored .
• I f operation is not exe cuted for 8 seconds during the set ting, it will return to the stop status.
• Completion of erasing may t ake several seconds. Do not attempt to remove, replace batter y
or attempt any other func tions on the voice recorder during this period because data may be
corrupted.
1While the re corder is during
stop mode, press and hold
the
DISP / MENU button for
1 second or longer.
hBasic Operation of the Menu Mode
Using the menu function, you can change various settings according to your prefer ence.
Menu
VCVA indicator
hIndex Marks
Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to provide a quick and easy way
of keeping track of important sections in the file.
hRecording Modes [HQ SP LP]
The recor ding mode can be ch osen from [HQ] (hi gh quality so und record-
ing), [SP] (standard recording) and [LP] (long- term recording).
In Menu mode selection... [HQ], [SP],[LP]
HQ SP LP
Approx . 20 hours
5 minutes
Approx. 53 hours
40 minutes
Approx. 300 hours
30 minutes
Notes:
• The reco rding time shown a bove is for one continu ous le. The avai lable
recording time may be shorter than specied if several les are record ed.
(Use the remaining time and recorded time only as references.)
Current re cording mode
4Press the 9or 0but-
ton to select [
YES ].
aFile to be erased
5Press the PLAY (`) but-
ton.
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
informatio n provided.
Warning re garding data l oss:
• Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction,
or during re pair work.
• For impor tant recorded content , we recommend you to write it down some where.
• Any liabili ty for passive da mages or damage of a ny kind occurred du e to data loss incurr ed 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 Olympus’s liabilit y.
Alarm indicator
hMoving File between Folders
You can move files recorded in folders [ F], [G], [H] and [ I] to other folders. The moved file is
added to the e nd of the destination folder.
hResetting the Recorder [ CLEAR ]
This func tion resets the current time and other set tings to their initial status. It is useful if you are
having problems with th e recorder, or if you want to erase the entire memory of the recorder.
Current microphone
sensitivity
1Press the FOLDER / INDEX button to select
folder.
2Press the 9or 0button to select the
file to be erased.
3Press t he
ERASE ( s) button.
1Press the
FOLDER / INDEX button to select
the folder to be erased.
2Press t he
ERASE ( s) button twice.
hErasing One File at a Time
2Press the +or –button to
select what you would like
to set up.
• The sele cted menu item flashes.
3Press the or 0but-
ton to change the setting.
4Press the
PLAY ( `) button
to confirm the setting.
5Press the
STOP (4) button to close the
menu.
hAlarm Playback Function [k]:
You can use the alarm playback function to sound the alarm tone for
5 minutes at the scheduled time. Within this 5 minutes, pressing any
button other than the HOLD switch starts the recorder to playback the
preselected file.
In Menu mode selection...[ SET ], [ On ], [ OFF ]
After selecting [
SET ],pressthe PLAY ( `) button to se t the
time.
Note:
• With the alar m playback fun ction, only o ne le can be playedback. Selec t
a le for the function before setting the time.
1Selec t the file you want to trans fer,a nd press
the PLAY ( `) button to play it.
Clearing an Index Mark:
While the index number appears on the display, press the ERASE (s) button.
Notes:
• Up to 10 index mark s can be set in a le.
• S equential index marks numb ers are reassigned automatically.
1While the recorder is dur-
ing recording (pause re-
cording) mode or playback
mode, press and hold the
FOLDER / INDEX button to
set an index mark.
• An index number appears on the
display.
Notes:
• T he destination folder and the number of the move d le appear on the display, and moving is
completed.
• I f the destination f older is full (100 les), [ FULL] appears on the dis play, and you cannot move the
le to that folder.
1Press and hol d the STOP ( 4) button and the
ERASE ( s) button for 3 seconds or longer.
3Press the 9or 0but-
ton to select [
YES ].
aFolder to be erased
4Press the PLAY (`) but-
ton.
2While the re corder is during playbac k mode,
press and ho ld the
DISP / MENU button for 1
second or longer.
3Press the 9or 0but-
ton to select a destination
folder.
4Press the
PLAY (`) but-
ton.
aDestination folder
bDestination numbe r of the file
2Press the 9or 0but-
ton to select [
YES ].
3Press the
PLAY (`) but-
ton.
• If you leave the recorder un-
touched for 8 seconds or longer
before you press the PL AY ( `)
button in Step 3, Clear mode will
be cancel ed, and the record er will
enter Stop mode.
General Precautions
• Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the batter y.
• Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a closed automobile under direc t
sunlight or on the beach in the summer.
• Do not store the recorde r 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 recorde r on top of or near electric appliances such as T Vs or refrigerators.
• Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause irreparable damage.
• Avoid stron g 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, motorc ycle, or go-car t).
• Keep the uni t out of the reach of children.
Batteries:
VWarning:
• Batteries should n ever be exposed to flame, heated , short-circuited or disassembled.
• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable bat teries.
• 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 bat teries immediately while being careful not to burn yo urself, and;
2call your dealer or loc al Olympus representative for servicing.
For safe and correct Usage
Q1: Nothing happens when a button is pressed.
A1: The 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.
Troubleshooting
Recording medium:
Built-in flash memory
Overall frequency:
HQ mode: 200 to 7,900 Hz
SP mode: 300 to 4,700 Hz
LP mode: 300 to 2,900 Hz
Recording time:
HQ mode: Approx. 20 hours 5 minutes
SP mode: Approx. 53 hours 40 minutes
LP mode: Approx. 300 hours 30 minutes
Microphone:
Electret Condenser Microphone (mon-
aural)
Speaker:
Built-in ø 28 mm round dynamic speaker
Maximum power:
120 mW
Specifications
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger: BU-400 (Europe only)
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery: BR401
Connecting cord (Earphone jack ↔Microphone jack): KA333
Noise-Cancellation microphone:ME52
Electret condenser microphone: ME15
Telephone pickup: TP7
Accessories (Optional)
hMicrophone Sensitivity [h]
hUsing the Variable Control Voice
Actuator [VCVA]
hSystem Sounds [BEEP]
Informs a bu tton operat ion or a wrong op eration of the re corder by sound .
System sounds may be turned off.
In Menu mode selection...[On], [OFF]
Note:
• I f the alarm playback function has been set, the alarm will sound at the
scheduled time even if the system sounds are disabled.
hTimer Recording [TIMER]:
You can schedule for automatic recording, specif ying the start time and
end time of recording. When the timer-controlled recording completes,
the setting is released.
In Menu mode selection...[ SET ], [ On ], [ OFF ]
After selecting [ SET ], press the PLAY (`) button to set the
time.
To cancel the timer setting:
For the timer in the menu mode, select [
OFF ], and press the
PLAY (`) but ton.
Earphone jack (monaural):
ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 8 Ω
Microphone jack (monaural):
ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 2 kΩ
Power supply :
Two AAA (LR03) batteries or Two Ni-MH
rechargeable batteries
Continuous battery:
Alkaline batteries: Approx. 39 hours
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries: Approx.
22 hours
Dimensions:
102 (L) mm x 36 (W) mm x 20.5 (T) mm
(without protrusions)
Weight:
63 g (including battery)
When the microphone senses that sound has reached a preset volume,
the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) star ts recording
automatically, and stops it when the volumedro ps. Particularly helpful for
extend ed recording, the VC VA not only con serves memor y by turning off
recording during silent periods, but also makes playback more eff icient
and convenient.
In Menu mode selection...[On], [OFF]
Notes:
• D uring recording, press the +and –buttons to adjust the VCVA level in
15 le ve ls .
• The Record /Play indicator l ight is lit during re cording. When th e recorder
is in Standby mode, the Record/Play indicator light ashes and [VCVA]
ashes on the display.
• Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the
conditions of use.
• Your re corded contents a re for your pers onal use or pleasu re only. It is prohibit ed to record copyri ghted
material without permission of the copyright holders according to copyri ght law.
• Specic ations and design are subject to chan ge without notice for improvement of p erformance.
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].
• The number of files is 100.
Check if the display shows [
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.
For customers in North and South America
USA RFI:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. T hese limits are designed to provide reasonable protec-
tion against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses
and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the
equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more
of the following measu res:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experien ced radio/TV technician for help.
Canadian RFI:
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital
apparatus as set out in the Radio Inter ference Regulations of the Canadian Depar tment of
Communications.
Cet apparei l numérique ne dé passe pas les limi tes de Catégorie B p our les émission s de bruit radio
émanant d’app areils numériques, tel que prév u dans les Règlement s sur l’Interférence Radio du
Département Canadien des Communications.
Notes:
• To view the current setting, select [On], and press the PLAY ( `) button.
• W ith this funct ion, you can set o nly the start a nd the end time of re cording. The cu rrent settin gs of
the record ing mode, microph one sensitivit y,VC VAa nd folder are appl ied for the setti ngs before
you set timer-controlled recording.
• T he setting exceeding the remaining recording time is not allowed .
• You ca n record at any time even i f it is not within the s peci
ed recording duration. However, if that
makes the rema ining recordin g time insucient fo r the timer-contr olled recordi ng, the recording
will not complete.
• I f any operation is ongoing, the timer-controlled recording is overri dden.
Menu set ting screen
Move the sel ectio n one posit ion down /decreas e the
number
Move the se lection one p osition up/in crease the numb er
Move the
selec tion one
position to the
right
Move the
selec tion one
position to
the left
Confir m the
setting
To cancel an alarm playback:
For [k] in the menu mode, select [ OFF ] and press the PLAY ( ` ) button.
Notes:
• Regardless of the selected folder, once the alarm playback is set, it operates ever y day unless the
setting is cancele d.
• To view the current s etting, selec t [On], and press the PL AY( `)button.
• T he alarm tone stop s automatically if n o button is presse d within 5 minutes af ter the alarm star ts.
The le is not played back in this case.
• If the recorder has no recorded le in the selected folder, the alarm playback function is not
available.
• Alarm playback occurs every day unl ess it is set to [OFF].
a
a
b
a
Timer indicator
Microphone sensitivity is adjustabl e to meet your recording n eeds.
In Menu mode selection...[g], [i]
gi
High-sensitivity mode that records
sounds in all directions.
Low-sensitivity mode suited for
dictation.
Notes:
• To ensure successful recording, make a test recording to select
appropriate microphone sensitivity b efore recording.
• I f you select [g] , we recommend set ting the recording mode to [HQ]
to best take advantage of the higher sensitivity.
• I f you select [g] , background noise may b e high depending on the
recording conditions.