VN-750 - Dictaphone OLYMPUS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL VN-750 OLYMPUS

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. Keep the instructions handy for future reference. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use. • The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced notice. Contact our Customer Support Center for the latest information relating to product names and model numbers. • The illustration of the screen and the recorder shown in this manual may differ from the actual product. The utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrity of this document but if you find a questionable item, error or omission, 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.

If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, serious injury or death may result.

Before using your new recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly. Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. To protect yourself and others from personal injury or damage to property, it is essential that you always read the warnings and information provided.

If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, injury or death may result. f Caution

If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or loss of valuable data may result.

Caution for usage environment

• To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never leave the recorder in the places listed below, no matter if in use or storage: • Places where temperatures and/or humidity are high or go through extreme changes. Direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidifiers. • In sandy or dusty environments. • Near flammable items or explosives. • In wet places, such as bathrooms or in the rain. When using products with weatherproof designs, read their manuals as well. • In places prone to strong vibrations. • Never drop the recorder or subject it to severe shocks or vibrations. • The recorder may malfunction if it is used in a location where it is subject to a magnetic/ electromagnetic field, radio waves, or high voltage, such as near a TV set, microwave, video game, loud speakers, large monitor unit, TV/radio tower, or transmission towers. In such cases, turn the recorder off and on again before further operation.

• Avoid recording or playing back near cellular phones or other wireless equipment, as they may cause interference and noise.

If you experience noise, move to another place, or move the recorder further away from such equipment. • Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the unit.

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 make a note of it before erasing the file. • Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a defect of the product, repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other reasons is excluded from the Olympus’ liability.

Handling the recorder f Warning:

• Do not use the recorder near flammable or explosive gases. • Keep young children and infants away from the recorder. Always use and store the recorder out of the reach of young children and infants to prevent the following dangerous situations, which could cause serious injury: 1 Becoming entangled in the recorder strap, causing strangulation. 2 Accidentally swallowing the battery, cards or other small parts. 3 Accidentally being injured by the moving parts of the recorder. • Do not use or store the recorder in dusty or humid places. • Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit yourself. • Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or car).

• Stop using the recorder immediately if you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke around it. Never remove the batteries with bare hands, which may cause a fire or burn your hands. • Be careful with the strap. Be careful with the strap when you carry the recorder. It could easily catch on stray objects and cause serious damage. • Handle the recorder with care to avoid getting a low-temperature burn. • When the recorder contains metal parts, overheating can result in a low-temperature burn. Pay attention to the following: • When used for a long period, the recorder will get hot. If you hold on to the recorder in this state, a low-temperature burn may be caused. • In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the recorder’s body may be lower than the environmental temperature. If possible, wear gloves when handling the recorder in cold temperatures.

Battery handling precautions

Follow these important guidelines to prevent batteries from leaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causing electrical shocks or burns. f Danger: • Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated, shortcircuited or disassembled. • Never heat or incinerate batteries. • Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc. • Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near a heat source, etc.

• To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries.

Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any way, solder, etc. • If a battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clear, cold running water and seek medical attention immediately. f Warning: • Keep batteries dry at all times. • Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken. • Never subject batteries to strong shocks or continuous vibration. • If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during operation, stop using the recorder. • If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the affected area with clean, running cold water immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately. • Keep battery out of the reach of children. • If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor: 1 remove the battery immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service. f Caution: • Please recycle batteries to help save our planet’s resources. When you throw away dead batteries, be sure to cover their terminals and always observe local laws and regulations.

Remove the screen protector on the display.

Strap hole (Strap is not supplied.)

When [ ] appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible. When the batteries are too weak, [ ], [LO] and [bATT] appears on the display and the recorder shuts down. " • Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time.

Identification of parts

Turning on the power

Setting time and date

Slide the POWER switch to the [ON] position.

If you set the time and date beforehand, the information will be stored automatically when the file is recorded. This function enables easier file management.

Turning off the power:

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MIC (Microphone) jack POWER switch Recording indicator light (LED) STOP (4) button ERASE button 0 button `OK button MODE button EAR (Earphone) jack Display (LCD panel) REC (s) (Record) button + button 9 button DISPLAY button – button Built-in speaker

While the recorder is in stop mode, slide the POWER switch to the [OFF/

If the recorder is on and stops for 5 minutes or longer, the display shuts off and it goes into power save mode. To exit power save mode, press any button.

" When you install batteries for the first time or each time you replace the batteries, the

“hour” indicator will flash. When the “hour” is flashing, conduct the setup from step 1.

1 Press the + or − button to change the setting.

2 Press the `OK or 9 button to set. • Repeat step 1 and 2 to set “minute”, “year”, “month” and “day”. After the “day” has been set, the recorder’s clock will start working. • You can select between 12 and 24 hours display by pressing the DISPLAY button while setting the hour and minute.

Example: 10:38 P.M HOLD:

If you slide the POWER switch to the [OFF/HOLD] position, the current conditions will be preserved, and all buttons will be disabled.

• You can select the order of the

“month”, “day” and “year” by pressing the DISPLAY button while setting them. Example: March 24, 2011

3 Press the 9 or 0 button to set the beep sound.

• The recorder beeps to alert you of button operations or warn you of errors.

[ON]: Enables the beep function. [OFF]: Disables this function.

4 Press the `OK button to complete the setting.

" • When you change the setting for the time and date or beep sound, remove the battery and then repeat the above steps 1 through 4.

1 Press the MODE button to select the desired recording mode. [SP]: Standard recording. [LP]: Long-term recording. • To record a meeting or a lecture clearly, select [SP].

2 Press the REC (s) button to start recording.

1 Recording mode 2 File number 3 Elapsed recording time • The recording indicator light will turn on. • Turn the microphone in the direction of the source to be recorded.

3 Press the STOP (4) button to stop recording.

• Newly recorded audio will be saved as the last file.

If the recorder is in recording mode and the REC (s) button is pressed, recording pauses. If the REC (s) button is pressed again, recording resumes.

• To ensure recording from the beginning, start recording after you see the display and the recording indicator light turning on. • If the number of files inside the recorder reached 200 or the memory becomes full, you will not be able to record any further, and [FULL] will be displayed. Delete any unnecessary file before recording. • When the remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds, the recording indicator light starts flashing. When the recording time is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, the light flashes faster.

Playback through earphone:

An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening.

Recording from external microphones or other devices:

External microphones and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded. Microphones supported by plug-in power can also be used. " • Do not plug and unplug devices into the recorder’s jack while it is recording. • The built-in microphone will become inoperable when an external microphone is plugged into the recorder’s MIC jack.

1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the file. 2 Press the `OK button to start playback.

1 File number 2 Elapsed playback time

3 Press the + or − button to adjust to a comfortable listening volume.

• The volume can be adjusted within a range from [00] to [30].

4 Press the STOP (4) button at any point to stop playback.

• To avoid ear irritation, insert the earphone after turning down the volume level. When you listen with the earphone during playback, do not raise the volume too much. It may cause hearing impairment and a decrease in hearing ability.

Forwarding and rewinding:

While the recorder is during playback mode, press and hold the 9 or 0 button. • When you release the button the recorder will resume normal playback.

Locating the beginning of a file:

While the recorder is during stop mode or playback mode, press the 9 button. • The recorder skips to the beginning of the next file. While the recorder is during playback mode, press the 0 button. • The recorder skips to the beginning of the current file. While the recorder is during stop mode, press the 0 button. • The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file. If the recorder is in the middle of a file, it will return to the beginning of the file. While the recorder is during playback mode, press the 0 button twice. • The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file. EN

Changing the playback speed

1 Press the `OK button to start playback. 2 Press the `OK button again to open the playback speed adjustment display. 3 Press the + or − button to adjust the playback speed. [1.0 PLAy]: Playback at normal speed. [0.5 PLAy] – [0.9 PLAy]: Playback speed slows down. [1.1 PLAy] – [2.0 PLAy]: Playback speed becomes faster.

4 Press the `OK button to complete the setting.

• If you leave the recorder for 3 seconds, the setting will be applied and the recorder will return back to the original screen. " • Even if playback is stopped, the changed playback speed will be retained. The next playback will be at that speed.

1 Select the file you want to erase. 2 While the recorder is during stop mode, press the ERASE button. • File number and [NO] will flash on the display.

3 Press the 0 button to select

1 While the recorder is during stop mode, press the ERASE button. 2 Press the ERASE button again.

1 Elapsed recording time 2 Remaining recording time • [ALL] and [NO] will flash on the display.

3 Press the 0 button to select

[yES]. 4 Press the `OK button.

• Erasing begins and [ERASE] flashes on the display.

LCD display information

While the recorder is during stop mode, pressing and holding the STOP (4) button will make the display switch information in the following order:

1 Current date 2 Current time 3 Remaining recording time

While the recorder is during stop mode or playback mode, pressing the

DISPLAY button will make the display switch information in the following order:

• Erasing begins and [ERASE] flashes on the display.

" • If an action is not selected within 8 seconds, the recorder will return to stop mode. • It may take over 10 seconds to complete processing. Never remove batteries during this time because data may be corrupted. In addition, carefully check the remaining battery level in order to ensure that the battery will not run out while processing.

4 Press the `OK button.

While the recorder is during recording mode, pressing the DISPLAY button will make the display switch information in the following order:

2 Count down 3 Recording date 4 Recording time

Q1: The power cannot be turned on. A1: • The batteries may be depleted. • The batteries may be inserted incorrectly. Check = and - before inserting new batteries. • Are the terminals of the batteries soiled? If so, clean them with a dry cloth. Q2: Nothing happens when a button is pressed. A2: • The POWER switch may be set to the [OFF/HOLD] position. Slide the POWER switch to the [ON] position. Q3: No sound or quiet sound is heard from the speaker while playing back. A3: The earphone plug may be plugged into the recorder. The volume may be set to the minimum level. Q4: Recording is not possible. A4: By pressing the REC (s) button: • Check if the display shows [FULL]. Delete any unnecessary file before recording any further. A maximum of 200 files can be recorded. Q5: The playback speed is too fast (slow). A5: The recorder may be set to fast (slow) playback. Playback speed is set to [1.0 PLAy].

Recording medium: Built-in flash memory (1 GB) Input level: — 70 dBv Maximum headphone output: 3 mW (at load of 8 Ω) Speaker: Built-in ø 28 mm round dynamic speaker MIC jack: ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2 kΩ EAR jack: ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω or more

Maximum working output:

190 mW (8 Ω speaker) Overall frequency response: SP mode: 300 Hz to 4.7 kHz LP mode: 300 Hz to 2.9 kHz Guide to recording times: SP mode: Approx. 100 h. LP mode: Approx. 573 h. Input power requirement: Two AAA (LR03) batteries Guide to battery life: During recording mode (Built-in microphone) SP mode: Approx. 86 h. LP mode: Approx. 57 h. During playback mode (Built-in speakers) SP mode: Approx. 21 h. LP mode: Approx. 21 h. (Earphone) SP mode: Approx. 53 h. LP mode: Approx. 57 h. External dimensions: 104 (L) mm x 37 (W) mm x 19.1 (T) mm (without protrusions) Weight: 66 g (including battery) Operating temperature: 0°C - 42°C

“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health, environment and customer protection.

This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product. Applicable Product: VN-750 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 batteries.

• Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made.

• Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the conditions of use. • Your recorded contents are for your personal use or pleasure only. It is prohibited to record copyrighted material without permission of the copyright holders according to copyright law. • Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for improvement of performance.

Accessories (optional) s Compact zoom microphone

(unidirectional): ME32 s Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural microphone (unidirectional): ME52W s Tie clip microphone (omni-directional): ME15 s Telephone pickup: TP7 s Connecting cord: KA333

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