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• What are the specifications for this model?
• What are the main features of this model?
• What is the Triple Rate Coder technology?
• How much recording time is available in the VN-1000?
• How is the VN-1000 turned off?
• What is the purpose of the S folder?
• How is the recording volume controlled?
• How is the playback volume controlled?
• Can playback speed be controlled?
• What are Index Marks?
• How are files erased from the VN-1000?
• What is VCVA?
• How does the TIMER function work?
• How does the ALARM function work?
• How can I format the VN-1000?

What are the specifications for this model?

Olympus VN-1000 Digital Voice Recorder
Olympus VN-1000 Digital Voice Recorder
Product Number 141822
Shipping date: June 2005
Box Contents
VN-1000 Digital Voice Recorder
Two AAA Alkaline Batteries
Instruction Manual
Warranty Card

What are the main features of this model?

The Olympus VN-1000 digital voice recorder employs Triple Rate Coder technology to extend the recording capacity. The three recording quality modes provide options for recording high-quality sound files or expanding the memory capacity by using a lower-quality recording mode. The VN-1000 also has options for setting an alarm or configuring the recorder to automatically record unattended for a pre-set time period. The microphone and earphone jacks allow the use of audio accessories.

What is the Triple Rate Coder technology?

The Triple Rate Coder varies the size of audio files by saving file data using one of three different bit rates. Selecting a recording quality mode determines the bit rate applied to the data file. The available recording quality modes are HQ (High), SP (Medium), and LP (Low). The higher the recording quality, the faster the bit rate used to save and play the audio file.

How much recording time is available in the VN-1000?

The length of the potential recording time available in the VN-1000 is governed by the recording quality mode that is selected. The Triple Rate Coder technology has dramatically increased the recording capacity of the VN-1000 compared to earlier generations of the VN-Series Olympus digital voice recorders.

An HQ ( High Quality) quality mode recording uses more memory than an LP (Long Play) quality mode recording because the HQ mode makes a more-detailed digital record and uses more memory than the LP mode.

The table below shows the approximate maximum dictation recording times possible in the VN-1000 in the each quality mode:

How is the VN-1000 turned off?

The HOLD switch is the power ON/OFF switch on the VN-1000. It is recommended to set the HOLD switch to HOLD when replacing the batteries to preserve the time and date settings.

What is the purpose of the S folder?

The S folder contains date subfolders for every day of the year, from January 1 to December 31. Up to 10 files can be stored in each subfolder. This is a useful feature for schedule management and for recording mileage and expense account information.

To switch between date subfolders, select the S folder and then press the + or - button while the recorder is stopped. Up to 100 files can be recorderd in the S folder.

How is the recording volume controlled?

The VN-1000 always records at 100% volume level to prevent accidentally recording with the volume set too low.

The recorder has two microphone sensitivity levels:

• LOW is a low sensitvity level used for close-up recording.
• HIGH (default) is a high sensitvity level used in conference or lecture situations.

Microphone sensitvity is set in the recorder Menu. The function is identified by an icon that looks like a microphone.

How is the playback volume controlled?

The playback volume is controlled using the VOLUME control dial on the right side of the recorder.

Can playback speed be controlled?

Pressing the PLAY button during the playback chnages the playback speed to -20% normal speed. SLOW appears on the LCD screen during slow playback. Pressing PLAY a second time changes the playback speed to +30% normal speed. FAST appears on the LCD screen during fast playback. Pressing the STOP button stops the playback and resets the recorder to normal playback speed.

What are Index Marks?

Index Marks are digital tags that can be inserted while recording or during playback. They are used to skip forward and backward in recordings to pre-selected points. Up to 10 Index Marks can be added to a single file. To enter an Index Mark, press the ENTER/INDEX button on the recorder.

How are files erased from the VN-1000?

Individual selected files or the entire contents of a selected folder can be erased from the VN-1000. Sequential file numbers of remaining files are reassigned automatically when individual files are erased. Erased files cannot be retrieved.

To erase a selected file from Folder A, B, or C:

1. Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select Folder A, B, or C.
2. Press the + or - button to select the file to be erased.
3. Press the ERASE button.
4. Press the + or - button to select YES.
5. Press the ENTER/INDEX button.

To erase the contents of Folder A, B, or C:

1. Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select Folder A, B, or C.
2. Press the ERASE button twice.
3. Press the + or - button to select YES.
4. Press the ENTER/INDEX button.

To erase a selected file from a date subfolder in Folder S:

1. Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select Folder S.
2. Press the + or - button to select the date subfolder.
3. Press the PLAY button.
4. Press the + or - button to select the file to be erased.
5. Press the STOP button.
6. Press the ERASE button.
7. Press the + or - button to select YES.
8. Press the ENTER/INDEX button.

To erase the contents of a date subfolder in Folder S:

1. Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select Folder S.
2. Press the - or + button to select the date subfolder to be erased.
3. Press the ERASE button twice.
4. Press the - or + to select YES.
5. Press the ENTER/INDEX button.

To erase the contents of a month subfolder in Folder S:

1. Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select Folder S.
2. Press the ERASE button three times.
3. Press the STOP or PLAY button to select the month subfolder to be erased.
4. Press the ENTER/INDEX button.
5. Press the - or + button to select YES.
6. Press the ENTER/INDEX button.

To erase the contents of Folder S:

1. Press the MENU/FOLDER button to select Folder S.
2. Press the ERASE button four times.
3. Press the - or + button to select YES.
4. Press the ENTER/INDEX button.

What is VCVA?

Variable Voice Control Acctuator (VCVA) is a function that configures the recorder to record automatically only when sound is detected at a pre-set level and to stop when the sound drops below the threshold level. The purpose of the function is to eliminate "dead air" during recordings, thereby conserving memory and shortening file times.

VCVA is enabled in the recorder menu.

How does the TIMER function work?

The TIMER function enables the recorder to automatically record unattended for a pre-set time period. To program the recorder for timer recording, do the following:

1. Open the recorder's menu by pressing the MENU/FOLDER button for three seconds.
2. Using the STOP or PLAY buttons on the keypad, scroll down to TIMER.
3. SET flashes on the LCD screen. Press the ENTER/INDEX button.
4. Enter the recording start time by setting the hour with the STOP or PLAY button. Press the + button to select the minutes setting, and set the minutes using the STOP or PLAY button.
5. Press the ENTER/INDEX button to set the recording start time.
6. Enter the recording end time by setting the hour with the STOP or PLAY buttons. Press the + button to select the minutes setting, and set the minutes using the STOP or PLAY buttons.
7. Press the ENTER/INDEX button to set the recording end time.

The HOLD switch must be in the power ON position. The recorder will record daily for the pre-set time period until the TIMER function is disabled.

To disable the function, return to the TIMER function in the menu, press the + button to select OFF, and then press the ENTER/INDEX button. This operation also deletes the start time and end time settings.

How does the ALARM function work?

The ALARM function can be set to playback an audio file at a pre-determined time. This means the VN-1000 can be used for audio reminders or as a travel alarm. An alarm setting must be attached to a particular file in a particular folder. The recorder does not have to be set to the folder being used; when the designated time arrives, the recorder finds the file.

To set an alarm:

1. Select or record a message file to be linked to the alarm.
2. Open the Menu by pressing the MENU/FOLDER button for three seconds.
3. Using the STOP or PLAY button, scroll to the ALARM menu icon (looks like a dot with double-parentheses around it).
4. SET flashes on the LCD screen. Press the ENTER/INDEX button.
5. Enter the alarm time by setting the hour with the STOP or PLAY button. Press the + button to select the minutes setting, and set the minutes using the STOP or PLAY button.
6. Press the ENTER/INDEX button to set the time.

When the alarm goes off, it will beep for five minutes or until any button is pressed to play the recording. The alarm will sound even if the HOLD switch is in the power OFF position. The alarm will sound daily until the ALARM function is set to OFF.

How can I format the VN-1000?

The VN-1000 is formatted using the CLEAR function. Using the CLEAR function erases the time and date settings as well as all of the files. The procedure is as follows:

1. Hold the STOP and ERASE buttons simultaneously for three seconds or longer.
2. Press the - or + button to select YES.
3. Press the ENTER/INDEX button. The recorder will be formatted.

In some instances, using the CLEAR function will reset the recorder if it is performing erratically. Files deleted using the CLEAR function cannot be retrieved.