DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
VN-5200PC
VN-3200PC
EN
INSTRUCTIONS
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.
Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan. Tel. +81 (0)3-3340-2111
3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. Tel. 1-888-553-4448
For customers in North and South America:
Declaration of Conformity
Model Number:
Trade Name:
VN-5200PC/VN-3200PC
DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
Responsible Party: OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.
Address:
3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley,
PA 18034-0610,U.S.A.
Telephone Number: 1-888-553-4448
This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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 la 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.
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hInserting Batteries
1 Lightly press down on the arrow and
slide the battery cover open.
2 Insert two size-AAA alkaline batteries,
observing the correct polarity.
3 Close the battery cover completely.
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When the HOLD switch is set to the direction
of the arrow, the display is turned off after
[HOLD] is displayed. Follow the next step
without regard to it.
An optional Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery (BR401)
from Olympus can be used for the recorder.
Replacing the Batteries:
When [N] appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible. Size-AAA alkaline
batteries are recommended. When the batteries are depleted, [O] appears on the display, and
the recor-der shuts off.
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To replace the battery, make sure that you set the HOLD switch to the opposite direction of the
arrow before replacing.
hPower Supply
Poweron:SlidetheHOLDswitch in the direction
opposite that indicated by the arrow.
Power off: Slide the HOLD switch in the
direction indicated by the arrow while the
recorder is not in operation.
Standby Mode and Display Shut Off:
If the recorder is stopped for 5 minutes or longer during
recording or playing, 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
Setting the HOLD switch to the direction of the arrow holds the current status, and all button
operations are disabled. Remember to release the HOLD switch to use the recorder.
hSetting Time and Date [Time & Date
]
If you have set the time and date, information as to when a sound file was recorded is stored
automatically with that file.
When you install batteries for the first time or each time you replace the batteries, the
“Month” indication will flash. In such a case, be sure to set the time and date by following
steps 4 through 6 described below.
1 Press and hold the DISP/MENU button for 1
second or longer to go to the main menu.
2 Press the 9 or 0
button to select
[
Sub Menu].
3 Press the PLAY
/OK (`)
Time & Date
button.
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[Time & Date] appears on the
display, and [ ] flashes.
4 Press the 9 or 0
button to select the item
to set.
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Select the item from “Month”,
“Day”, “Year”, “Hour” and
“Minute” with a flashing
point.
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5 Press the
+or – button to
set.
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Follow the same steps by press-
ing the 9 or 0 button to
elect the next item, and press
the + or – button to set.
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7.25‘08 3:00PM
6 Press the PLAY/OK (`)
button to complete the
setup screen.
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The clock will start from the set
date and time.
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Press the PLAY/OK ( `) button
according to the time signal.
7 Press the STOP (4) button to close the menu
mode.
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This completes the time and date setup procedure.
Notes:
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You can choose between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the DISP/MENU button while setting
the hour and 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.
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Recording
Current folder
hNotes on the Folders
The recorder provides five folders, [F], [G], [H], [I] and [ ]. To
change the folder selection, press the FOLDER/INDEX button while
the recorder is stopped.
Note:
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Up to a total of 200 files can be recorded in each folder.
hRecording
a
1 Press the FOLDER
/
INDEX button to select
the desired folder.
a Current folder
15m15s
14m15s
2 Press the REC (s) but-
ton to start recording.
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The record/play indicator light
turns red, and recording starts.
If you start recording after in-
serting the earphone into the
earphone jack on the recorder,
you can hear the sound being
recorded. The sound volume
on the recording monitor can
be adjusted by pressing the +
or – button.
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14m15s
b c
d
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b Current recording mode
c Current file number
d Recording time
e Remaining recording time
f Recording level meter
e
f
3 Press the STOP (4) button to stop record-
ing.
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New recordings are saved as the last file in the folder.
hTo Pause Recording
To Pause:
While the recorder is during
recording mode, press the REC
(s) button.
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[Rec Pause] appears on the display.
Rec Pause
To Resume Recording:
Press the REC (s) button again.
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Recording will resume at the point of interruption.
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hLCD Display Information
You can select an option for the display of the recorder. This will help review and confirm different
recorder settings and file information.
State of the
recorder
Operation
Display
While in stop
mode
Press and hold the
STOP (4) button
Whileholdingthebuttondown,“remainingrecording
time” and “remaining memory” are displayed.
While in record
mode
Press the DISP/
MENU button
Each press switches the display in the order
of “recording elapsed time”, “remaining
recording time” and “recording level meter”.
While in stop
mode or
playback mode
Press the DISP/
MENU button
Each press switches the display in the order of
“playback elapsed time”, “remaining playback
time”, “date of recording” and “time at recording”.
Playback
hPlayback
1 Press the FOLDER
the desired folder.
/INDEX button to select
2 Press the 9or 0button to select the file
to playback.
3 Press the PLAY/OK (`)
button to start playback.
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The record/play indicator light
turns green, and the elapsed
playing time is indicated on
the display.
15m15s
14m25s
a Current file number
b Playing time
a
b
4 Press the + or – button to select the proper
sound volume.
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The display shows the volume level. You can choose between
[00] to [30].
hCanceling Playback
To Stop:
Press the STOP (4) button.
The recorder stops in the middle of the file being played.
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To Resume Playback:
Press the PLAY
/OK (`) button again.
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Playback will resume at the point of interruption.
hForwarding and Rewinding
Fast Forward:
While the recorder is during playback mode, press and
hold the 9 button.
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When you release the 9 button, the recorder will resume
normal playback.
Rewind:
While the recorder is during playback mode, press and hold the 0 button.
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When you release the 0 button, the recorder will resume normal playback.
Notes:
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The recorder pauses when it reaches to the end of the file during fast forwarding or fast rewinding.
Pressing and holding it continues fast-forwarding or fast-rewinding.
If there is an index mark or temp mark in the middle of the file, the recorder will stop at that
location.
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hLocating the Beginning of the File
While the recorder is during playback mode (playback
or playback in slow/fast mode), press the 9 or 0
button.
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Jumps to the beginning of the next file or the file being
played back.
Note:
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If there is an index mark or temp mark in the middle of the file, the recorder will stop at that
location.
hChanging the Playback Speed
While the recorder is during playback mode, press the
PLAY OK (`) button to change the playback speed.
/
Slow Playback
(-25%)
Fast Playback
(+50%)
Normal speed
Notes:
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When the slow playback mode is selected, the [J] appears and, for the fast playback mode, [K]
appears on the display.
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Even if playback is stopped, the changed playback speed will be retained.
The next playback will be at that speed.
Erase
You can easily erase unnecessary files. Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically.
hErasing One File at a Time
1 Press the FOLDER
/
INDEX button to select
folder.
a
2 Press the 9 or 0
button to select the file
to be erased.
aFile to be erased
3 Press the ERASE (s )
button.
4 Press the 9 button to select [Start].
5 Press the PLAY/OK (`) button.
Erase:
Start
File Erase!
hErase All Files from a Folder
a
1 Press the FOLDER
/
INDEX button to select
the folder to be erased.
aFolder to be erased
2 Press the ERASE (s )
button twice.
Erase:
Cancel
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3 Press the 9 button to select [Start].
4 Press the PLAY OK (`) button.
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All Erase!
Erase Done
Notes:
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An erased file cannot be restored.
The file set to erase lock will not be erased.
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.
Menu mode
hThe levels of the menu screen and the operation
buttons [Main Menu/Sub Menu]
The setting can be switched by putting the recorder in menu mode.
Step 1 Put the recorder in menu mode.
Step 4 Complete the menu mode setting.
Step 2 Select the menu item in the main menu or sub menu screen.
Main menu screen
Sub menu screen
Rec Mode
Lock
Format
Language
Contrast
LED
REC
REC
Mic Sense
VCVA
System
Sub Menu
Main Menu
Time & Date
Beep
REC
The menu item with
mark can be
set even during recording.
Select the setting item
in the setting screen.
Cancel the setting.
Step 3
Press and hold the button for 1 second
or longer to put the recorder in menu
mode.
Go to the setting screen from the main
menu or sub menu screen. Confirm the
item selected in the setting screen,
and go back to the main menu or sub
menu screen.
DISP
/
MENU
PLAY/OK(`)
Switch the items of the setting screen in
the main menu or sub menu screen.
Complete the menu mode setting.
(If pressed while the setting screen is
displayed, the item being selected will
not be set.)
STOP (4) or
0 or 9
REC (s)
hBasic Operation of the Menu Mode
1 Whiletherecorderisdur-
ing stop mode, press and
hold the DISP/MENU
button for 1 second or
longer.
Menu
Guide icon: Tells you the next
button to use by flashing.
2 Press the 9 or 0 to
select the menu item.
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Go to the setting screen of the
selected menu item.
To set the sub menu, select
the [Sub Menu] from the main
menu screen. And select and
set the menu item from the
sub menu screen in the same
manner.
Rec Mode
a
b
a [ ]: Press the PLAY/OK(`) button (Goes to the next screen).
b [ ] or [ ]: Press the 9 or 0 button (Changes the
item).
3 Press the PLAY/OK (
`
)
button.
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4 Press the 9 or 0
button to select the set-
ting.
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To go to the main menu screen
after the sub menu setting,
select [Main Menu] from the
sub menu screen.
Mode:
HQ
5 Press the PLAY
/OK (`) button to confirm the
setting.
6 Press the STOP (
4
)
button to close the menu.
Note:
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The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a
selected item is not applied.
hRecording Modes [Rec Mode
]
The recording mode can be chosen from [HQ] (high quality sound recording), [SP] (standard
recording), and [LP] (long-term recording).
Current recording mode
In Menu mode selection:
Mode: HQ
Mode: SP
Mode: LP
Approx. 35 hours Approx.69 hours Approx.221hours
20 minutes 35 minutes 30 minutes
VN-5200PC
VN-3200PC
Approx. 8 hours Approx. 17 hours Approx. 54 hours
40 minutes 10 minutes 40 minutes
05m35s
00m00s
Notes:
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The recording time shown above is for one continuous file. The available recording time may be
shorter than specified if several files are recorded. (Use the remaining time and recorded time
only as references.)
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The above-noted recording times indicate times after deletion of the manual data stored in the
recorder.
hMicrophone Sensitivity [Mic Sense
]
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet your recording needs.
Microphone
sensitivity indicator
In Menu mode selection:
Sense: Conf. (
)
Sense: Dict. (
)
g
i
Note:
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To ensure successful recording, make a test recording to select
appropriate microphone sensitivity before recording.
05m35s
00m00s
hUsing the Variable Control Voice Actuator [VCVA
]
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.
VCVA indicator
In Menu mode selection:
VCVA: Off
VCVA: On
05m35s
00m00s
00m00s
Adjust the Start/Stop Actuation Level:
a
1 While the recorder is during recording mode,
press the 9or 0buttons to adjust the pause
sound level.
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The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 different values.
a VCVA Level
05m35s
b Start level (moves to the right/left according to the set level)
b
Note:
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The record/play indicator light is lit during recording. When the recorder is in Standby mode, the
Record/Play indicator light flashes and [VCVA] flashes on the display.
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hLocking Files [Lock
]
Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased. Locked files are not erased
when you choose to erase all files from a folder.
Erase lock indicator
In Menu mode selection:
Lock: Off
Lock: On
05m35s
00m00s
hSystem Sounds [Beep
]
Informs a button operation or a wrong operation of the recorder by
sound. System sounds may be turned off.
In Menu mode selection:
Beep: Off
Beep: On
Beep:
LED:
On
On
hLED [LED
]
You can set it so the Record/Play indicator light does not turn on.
In Menu mode selection:
LED: Off
LED: On
hLCD Contrast Adjustment [Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels.
In Menu mode selection:
]
You can adjust the LCD display
contrast level from [01] to [12].
Contrast:Level06
h
Set the Display Language [Language]
You can select the display language for this recorder.
In Menu mode selection:
Lang.: English Lang.: Français Idioma: español
Lang. : English
hFormatting the Recorder [Format
]
If you format the recorder, all files will be removed and all function settings will return to defaults
except date and time settings. Transfer any important files to a computer before formatting the
recorder.
1 The Sub Menu opens.
2 Press the 9 or 0 to
select [Format].
3 Press the PLAY/OK (`)
Format: Cancel
button.
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[
] and [Cancel] flashes
alternately.
4 Press the 9 button to
select [Start].
5 Press the PLAY/OK (`)
button.
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After the [Data All Cleared]
message is on for 2 seconds,
[Sure? Cancel] will turn on.
Sure?:
Cancel
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6 Press the 9 button again to select [Start].
7 Press the PLAY OK (`) button.
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Formatting begins and [Format Done] displays when
formatting ends.
Format!
Format Done
Notes:
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It may take up to a minure to finish the initialization. Do not remove the battery or detach the
battery compartment from the recorder during that time. Otherwise data may be damaged.
Never format the recorder from a PC.
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When the recorder is formatted, all the stored data, including locked files, are erased.
Recorder’s Version
hViewing System Information
[
System]
You can check the recorder's information on the menu screen.
Version : 1.00
Other Functions
hIndex Marks
If index marks are placed, you can quickly find a location you want to listen to in fast forward and
fast rewind and when cuing a file.
Setting an Index Mark:
1 While the recorder is
during recording (pause
re cording) or play-
back mode, press the
FOLDER/INDEX button
Index 06 Set
to set an index mark.
Clearing an Index Mark:
1 Locate the index you
want to clear.
2 Press the 9 or 0
button to select the
index mark to delete.
Index 02
3 PresstheERASE(s) but-
ton.
Index 02 Clear
Notes:
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Index marks cannot be placed on files created on machines other than Olympus IC recorders, but
temp marks can be placed instead to temporarily remember desired locations.
Temp marks are temporary markings, so if you move to another file, or connect the recorder to a
computer, they will be automatically erased.
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Up to 16 index and temp marks can be set in a file.
Index or temp marks cannot be set or erased in a locked file.
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hConnecting to Your PC
Apart from using this unit as a recorder, you can use it as an external memory for your computer,
as a storage device.
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The audio files recorded by this recorder can be played back on your computer using Windows
Media Player. You can also transfer the WMA files downloaded with Windows Media Player to
your recorder and enjoy them (excluding files with copyright protection).
1 Connect the recorder’s
USB terminal to a PC USB
port or USB hub.
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Once [Remote] is displayed, you
can save or read the data.
USB terminal
2 Transfer the audio files to your computer.
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Connect the recorder to your computer and launch Explorer.
The recorder will be recognized as a removable disk.
Each of the five folders is named as DSS_FLDA, B, C, D and E. The
audio files are saved in these folders.
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All the audio files recorded by this recorder will be in WMA
format.
Remote
i.e.: VN-5200PC: VN_520001.WMA
VN-3200PC: VN_320001.WMA
If you are using Windows 2000, Windows Media Player must be
installed on the PC.
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Sending the date
3 Click the [ ] on the task bar located at the lower-
right corner of the screen. Click [Safely Remove
Hardware].
PC
Receiving the data
PC
hUsing the recorder on your PC
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista (Standard Installation)
Windows
Compatible PC’s:
Windows PC’s equipped with more than one free USB port
Operating System:
Mac OS X 10.2.8 ~ 10.5 (Standard Installation)
Macintosh
Compatible PC’s:
Apple Macintosh series equipped with more than one free USB port
The support service will not cover if your PC has been updated from Windows 95 or 98 to Windows
2000/XP/Vista. Any failure on a self-modified PC will not be covered under the operational warranty.
Notes:
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NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light is flashing in red. If you do so, the
data may be destroyed.
Refer to the user's manual for your PC regarding the USB port or USB hub on your PC.
As the noise may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder, unplug the
earphone when you connect the recorder to a PC.
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General Precautions
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.
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The warning symbols indicate important safety related informa tion. 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:
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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 somewhere or make a back-up
by downloading to a PC.
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.
For safe and correct Usage
Use your earphones only after sufficiently reducing the volume of the earphones, otherwise hearing
impairment and/or hearing disorders may occur.
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Do not use your earphone at a high volume for an extended period of time as hearing impairment
and/or hearing disorders may occur.
Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. Unloading the batteries while the recorder
is in use may corrupt the file.
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.
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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 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.
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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 gocart).
Keep the unit out of the reach of children.
Battery
VWarning
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Under no circumstances insert any other parts than the main unit into the battery compartment. This
may result in battery leakage, overheating, fire or explosion.
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Battery should never be exposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or disassembled.
Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable battery.
Never use any battery with a torn or cracked outer cover.
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 servicing.
Troubleshooting
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.
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 200.
Check if the display shows [Memory 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.
Specifications
Recording medium:
Speaker:
Built-in flash memory
Overall frequency:
Built-in ø 23 mm round dynamic speaker
Maximum power:
VN-5200PC:
250 mW
HQ mode: 200 to 13,000 Hz
SQ mode: 200 to 7,000 Hz
LP mode: 200 to 3,000 Hz
VN-3200PC:
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:
HQ mode: 200 to 13,000 Hz
SQ mode: 200 to 7,000 Hz
LP mode: 200 to 3,000 Hz
Recording time:
VN-5200PC: 512 MB
Alkaline batteries: Approx. 37 hours
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries: Approx.
25 hours
HQ mode: Approx. 35 hours 20 minutes
SP mode: Approx. 69 hours 35 minutes
LP mode: Approx. 221 hours 30 minutes
VN-3200PC: 128 MB
Dimensions:
102 (L) mm x 37 (W) mm x 18.8 (T) mm
(without protrusions)
Weight:
HQ mode: Approx. 8 hours 40 minutes
SP mode: Approx. 17 hours 10 minutes
LP mode: Approx. 54 hours 40 minutes
Microphone:
64.8 g (including battery)
Electret Condenser Microphone (mon-
aural)
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The above-noted recording times indicate times after deletion of the manual data stored in the
recorder.
The manual data can be deleted by connecting to a computer and deleting or by formatting the recorder.
For details, please see “Formatting the Recorder [Format]”.
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Before deleting the data, please make a backup file of the PDF data of the manual.
Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the
conditions of use.
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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.
hAccessories (Optional):
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
Dual monaural earphone: E20
Telephone pickup: TP7
Neck Strap: ST26
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