Olympus VN-7000 Manuale Introduttivo

“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-7000, VN-6500, VN-6000, VN-5500, VN-5000

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.

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.

h Erase All Files from a Folder

Notes:
•  An erased fi 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.

1 While the recorder is during 

DISP/MENU button for 

h Basic Operation of the Menu Mode

Using the menu function, you can change various settings according to your preference.

VCVA indicator

h Index 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.

h Recording Modes [HQ SP LP]

The recording mode can be chosen from [HQ] (high quality sound record-
ing), [SP] (standard recording) and [LP] (long-term recording).

Approx. 81 h.

Approx. 215 h.

50 min.

Approx. 1208 h.

30 min

.

Approx. 40 h.

30 min.

Approx. 107 h.

55 min.

Approx. 604 h.

15 min.

Approx. 20 h.

5 min.

Approx. 53 h.

40 min.

Approx. 300 h.

30 min.

Current recording mode

4 Press the 9 or 0 but-

YES].

a  File to be erased

5 Press  the  PLAY  (`) but-

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 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 Olympus’s liability.

Alarm indicator

h Moving 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.

h Resetting the Recorder [CLEAR]

This function resets the current time and other settings to their initial status. It is useful if you are 
having problems with the recorder, or if you want to erase the entire memory of the recorder.

Current microphone 
sensitivity

1 Press the FOLDER/INDEX button to select 

2 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the 

3 Press the ERASE (

s

1 Press the FOLDER/INDEX button to select 

2 Press the ERASE (

s

h Erasing One File at a Time

2 Press  the  + or – button to 

•  The selected menu item flashes.

3 Press the 

0 but-

4 Press the PLAY (`) button 

5 Press  the  STOP  (4 ) button to close the 

h Alarm 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.

SET], [On], [OFF]

SET], press the PLAY (`) button to set the 

Note:
•  With the alarm playback function, only one fi le can be played back. Select 

a fi le for the function before setting the time.

1 Select the file you want to transfer, and press 

PLAY (`) button to play it.

ERASE (s) button.

Notes:
•  Up to 10 index marks can be set in a fi le.
•  Sequential index marks numbers are reassigned automatically. 

1 While 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 fi le appear on the display, and moving is 

completed.

•  If the destination folder is full (100 fi les), [FULL] appears on the display, and you cannot move the 

fi le to that folder.

1 Press and hold the STOP (4) button and the 

ERASE (

s

3 Press the 9 or 0 but-

YES].

a  Folder to be erased

4 Press  the  PLAY  (`) but-

2 While the recorder is during playback mode, 

DISP/MENU button for 1 

3 Press the 9 or 0 but-

4 Press  the  PLAY (`) but-

a  Destination folder
b  Destination number of the file

2 Press the 9 or 0 but-

YES].

3 Press  the  PLAY  (`) but-

•  If you leave the recorder un-

touched for 8 seconds or longer 
before you press the PLAY (

` ) 

button in Step 3, Clear mode will 
be canceled, and the recorder will 
enter Stop mode.

•  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 TVs or refrigerators.
•  Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause irreparable damage.
•  Avoid strong vibrations or shocks.
•  Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit yourself.
•  Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a  bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart).
•  Keep the unit out of the reach of children.

V Warning:
•  Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or disassembled.
•  Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable batteries. 
•  Never use any battery with a torn or cracked outer cover.
•  Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
•  If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a 

burning odor:

 

1  remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and;

 

2  call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing.

HOLD switch may be set to [HOLD] position.

Built-in flash memory

HQ mode: 200 to 7,900 Hz
SP mode: 300 to 4,700 Hz
LP mode: 300 to 2,900 Hz

VN-7000: 2 GB
HQ mode: Approx. 81 h. 
SP mode: Approx. 215 h. 50 min.
LP mode: Approx. 1208 h. 30 min.
VN-6500/VN-6000: 1 GB
HQ mode: Approx. 40 h. 30 min.
SP mode: Approx. 107 h. 55 min.
LP mode: Approx. 604 h. 15 min.
VN-5500/VN-5000: 512 MB
HQ mode: Approx. 20 h. 5 min.
SP mode: Approx. 53 h. 40 min.
LP mode: Approx. 300 h. 30 min.

Electret Condenser Microphone (mon-
aural)

BU-400 (Europe only)

BR401

Connecting cord (Earphone jack ↔ Microphone jack): 

KA333

Noise-Cancellation microphone:ME52
Electret condenser microphone: 

ME15

TP7

h Microphone Sensitivity [

h

h Using the Variable Control Voice 

h System Sounds [BEEP]

Informs a button operation or a wrong operation of the recorder by sound. 
System sounds may be turned 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.

h Timer 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.

SET], [On], [OFF]

SET], press the PLAY (`) button to set the 

OFF], and press the 

PLAY (`) button.

Built-in ø 28 mm round dynamic speaker

120 mW

ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 8 Ω

ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 2 kΩ

Two AAA (LR03) batteries or Two Ni-MH 
rechargeable batteries

Alkaline batteries: Approx. 39 h.
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries: Approx. 22 h.

102 (L) mm x 36 (W) mm x 20.5 (T) mm
(without protrusions)

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 
extended recording, the VCVA not only conserves memory by turning off 
recording during silent periods, but also makes playback more efficient 
and convenient.

Notes:
•  During recording, press the + and – buttons to adjust the VCVA level in 

15 levels.

•  The Record/Play indicator light is lit during recording. When the recorder 

is in Standby mode, the Record/Play indicator light fl ashes and [VCVA] 
fl 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 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.

• Specifi cations and design are subject to change without notice for improvement of performance.

STOP (4) button repeatedly while the recorder stops, check if 

FULL] by pressing the REC (s) button.

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 appareil numérique ne dépasse pas les limites de Catégorie B pour les émissions 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 function, you can set only the start and the end time of recording. The current settings of 

the recording mode, microphone sensitivity, VCVA and folder are applied for the settings before 
you set timer-controlled recording.

•  The setting exceeding the remaining recording time is not allowed.
•  You can record at any time even if it is not within the specifi ed recording duration. However, if that 

makes the remaining recording time insuffi

    cient for the timer-controlled recording, the recording 

will not complete.

•  If any operation is ongoing, the timer-controlled recording is overridden.

Menu setting screen

Move the selection one position down/decrease the 
number

 Move the selection one position up/increase the number

Move the 
selection one 
position to the 
right

Move the 

selection one 

position to 

the left

Confirm the 

setting

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 alarm tone stops automatically if no button is pressed within 5 minutes after the alarm starts. 

The fi le is not played back in this case.

•  If the recorder has no recorded fi 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.

g

i

g

i

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 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.

Note:
•  The recording time shown above is for one continuous fi le. The avilable recording time may be 

shorter than specifi ed if several fi les are recorded. (Use the remaining time and recorded time 
only as references.)