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Small enough to fit into any pocket and light enough to carry with you wherever you go, the reliable and easy-to-use Olympus VN-4100PC digital voice recorder is an ideal personal companion. The VN-4100PC features an elegant compact, ergonomic design that fits comfortably in your hand and discretely in a pocket, and delivers enhanced sound quality over amazingly long recording times up to 72 hours. Featuring a new Extra High Quality (XHQ) recording mode, it is the ideal choice for anyone looking to capture superior audio. The VN-4100PC also incorporates PC Link so users can connect it to a Windows PC via the included USB cable for quick downloading of audio files to a computer. This is an ideal solution for professionals who wish to archive, email or edit recordings.

Record ideas, observations, notes, to-do lists and a whole lot more: up to 100 recordings can be stored in each of the four folders -- one of which functions as a scheduler -- and the alarm feature ensures important dates are never missed again. Recordings can be made in a choice of four quality modes (XHQ, HQ, SP and LP), allowing users to choose their personally preferred balance of recording quality and capacity. The large, clear LCD display enables fast, trouble-free navigation through recordings and access to the various functions. And the handy circular jog dial provides for effortless one-hand operation.

Olympus VN-4100PC Key Features

PC Link*

Transfer voice files to your computer to edit, e-mail, archive. Windows and Mac compatible.

* Item marked with asterisk above indicates key step-up feature from the Olympus VN-4100 Digital Voice Recorder

Supplied Accessories:

• Two AAA Alkaline Batteries
• USB Cable
• Digital Wave Player Software (CD-ROM)
• Instruction Manual

256MB of Built-in Flash Memory

Choose between 4 recording modes and enjoy up to 144 hours and 20 minutes of continuous recording time in LP mode. Capture those great, creative ideas at meetings and lectures. Keep your personal and professional To Do lists at your fingertips.

Four Recording Modes Including Extra High Quality (XHQ) Recording Mode

Want to make sure that every word is crystal clear on your voice recording? The Olympus VN-4100PC voice recorder features an 'Extra High Quality' (XHQ) recording mode. Designed with four recording modes that enable recording times of various lengths, users can capture superior sound through the XHQ mode or use the standard HQ mode, LP and SP modes for extended recording.

Four File Folders

Get Organized. For work, home and school. Three folders organize your recordings under separate topics and hold 100 files each. Use the fourth as a scheduling tool to record reminders that can be programmed for customized auto-playback.

Large LCD Screen

Large easy-to-read LCD screen for easy, quick viewing of file information, recording status, battery life, recording time and events.

Slow and Fast Playback

Users of the Olympus VN-4100PC digital recorder will appreciate the control provided by the different playback settings. After capture, the slow playback option allows recordings to be listened to efficiently with playback that is 25 percent slower than real time, and fast playback is 50 percent faster than real time. With slow playback users will be less likely to be required to rewind to hear what was said, and with fast playback they can skip ahead to the essential sections -- a real benefit for transcribing dictation.

Quick, Easy File Management

Erase single files or entire folder at once. Transfer files between folders.

Voice Activation

Voice activation will extend recording time by recording only when the microphone senses sound. When listening back to long recordings with gaps in a conversation, this Voice Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function is a significant time-saver, reducing the need to fast-forward past pauses in conversations.

Timer Recording

A Timer Recording mode is available for instances when recordings need to begin at specific times. It works by setting a beginning time to start recording and an end time to stop recording. This feature is valuable for those who do not want to call attention to the fact that they're making a recording by pushing the VN-4100PC's record button, or when timing is essential to capture the recording.

Stylish Design

Whether in the hand or tucked away in a shirt or a jacket pocket, the contoured, compact design of the VN-4100PC voice recorder and its light weight makes it an ideal travel companion. The VN-4100PC possesses a sleek polycarbonate exterior in a stylish midnight blue. A speaker for audio playback is located on the back of the recorder.

Easy Access Controls and Thumb-Pad Navigation

The VN-4100PC is equipped with an ergonomic jog-dial thumb pad allowing the user to play, stop, fast-forward and rewind with the touch of one button. The record and erase buttons are positioned individually for easy access and to eliminate confusion when handling.

Alarm Playback

Alarm playback can also be programmed for meetings, dates, show reminders or wake-up calls. The user simply dictates a reminders into the VN-4100PC, such as "Time to depose the witness!" or "Time to hit the links!" and assigns a time for this message to go off like an alarm clock alarm.

Index Marks

Place index marks during recording or playback to rapidly locate important passages in the file.

Ultra-Lightweight

Goes with you everywhere. Fits comfortably in your pocket. Looks and feels great in the palm of your hand.

Long Battery Life With Two AAA Batteries

Two AAA batteries provide up to 25 hours of continuous operation.

External EAR and MIC Jacks

For private review of recording and flexible recording options.

Olympus VN-4100PC Specifications

Recording Format

CELP + ADPCM

Recording Media

Built-in 256 MB Flash Memory

Recording Time

XHQ Mode: 11 hours, 40 minutes
HQ Mode: 23 hours, 40 minutes
SP Mode: 47 hours, 20 minutes
LP Mode: 144 hours, 20 minutes

PC Interface

Yes

Input Level

-70dbv

LCD

23 x 25 mm

LED

Yes

Folders / Messages

4 / 100 per folder

Sampling Frequency

XHQ/HQ modes: 16.0 kHz
SP mode: 12.0 kHz
LP mode: 7.0 kHz

Overall Frequency Response

XHQ/HQ Modes: 300 ~ 7200Hz
SP Mode: 300 ~ 5400Hz
LP Mode: 300 ~ 3100Hz

LP Mode

Yes

Voice Activation

Available, Switchable On/Off

Practical Maximum Output

120 mW

Speaker

Built-in 28mm diameter dynamic internal speaker

Microphone Jack

Yes, 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2 kohms

Earphone Jack

Yes, 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 ohms

Power Supply

Batteries: Two AAA (included)

External Power Supply

N/A

Battery Life

Approx. 25 hours using alkaline dry cell batteries
Approx. 15 hours using NiMH rechargeable batteries

Dimensions (H x W x D)

4.0" x 1.54" x 0.77" (101.6 x 39.1 x 19.6 mm), excluding protrusions

Weight

2.22 oz. (68g) (including batteries)

System Requirements

OS Supported

Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, XP Professional, Home Edition

CPU

Intel Pentium 166MHz or faster

RAM

Min. 32MB

Sound Board

Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100% compatible sound card

Video Card and Display

Min. 800 x 600 pixels, min. 256 colors

Removable Drive

Min. 2x CD-ROM

USB Port

one free port

Audio Output

Earphone output or speakers

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