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User’s Guide
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Pearlcorder. To get
the most out of this product, be sure to carefully read these
instructions before use.
Make a test recording first to be sure that your recordings
will be error-free.
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Be absolutely sure to observe the following
precautions:
• NEVER dispose of used batteries in fire or other heat source, and
NEVER attempt to overhaul, charge, or short-circuit them. They
might overheat and catch fire, or explode. Discard batteries only as
stipulated by local regulations.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children. If swallowed, contact a
physician immediately.
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D1-2669-04
AP0311
Power Supply
Installing the Batteries A
1
Slide open the battery cover in the direction of the arrow.
2
Install two size AAA batteries, observing the correct
polarity.
3
Close the battery cover.
As the batteries lose their charge, the REC indicator dims, and the
tape speed, sound volume, and sound quality degrade. When you
notice any of these signs occur, you should replace the batteries.
Battery-Power indicator (J500 only)
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Press the BATTERY CHECK button to get a visual measure of the
available battery life. The more battery life you have, the more lights
will be lit. When there is one (red) light lit only, it is a good time to
change the batteries.
Note: Remove the batteries from the unit before leaving it out of
service for a long period of time.
Powering the Unit from an AC Outlet C
Connect an AC adaptor (sold separately) to the unit (Olympus Model
A321 AC Adapter).
Note: Be sure to purchase only a specified (or equivalent) AC
adaptor. Using an AC adaptor of other specifications may cause fire
or electric shock.
Loading a Microcassette D
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Press the STOP/EJECT button to open the cassette cover.
2
Load a Microcassette in the illustrated direction.
3
Push the cassette cover lightly to close it.
• Use an Olympus Microcassette labeled .
• Take up any slack in a tape before loading.
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Remember that slack in tape can lead to damage to the tape.
• If you have trouble closing the cassette cover, turn the hub of the
cassette slightly and load the cassette again.
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Tip for Preserving Important Recordings →c
• A Microcassette has a protect lug for each side. The REC button
cannot be pressed when a cassette with the right-hand protect lug
broken (using a screwdriver or similar object) is loaded. (The left-
hand lug is for the opposite side of the tape.)
• If you want to record on a tape that has a broken lug, cover the
opening of the lug with adhesive tape.
Recording
This unit has a combined MIC/EAR jack. Recording is disabled
when an earphone is plugged into this jack. Before recording,
make sure that an earphone is not plugged into the MIC/EAR
jack.
Normal Recording E
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Set the MODE switch to OFF.
2
Choose a tape speed with the TAPE SPEED switch.
3
Turn the VOLUME control knob to adjust the MIC. sensitivity.
Most recording situations will require having the VOLUME control
knob set to MAX (maximum).
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Press the REC button and the PLAY button at the same
time.
The REC indicator lights, and recording through the built-in
microphone begins.
Tape speed
With the TAPE SPEED switch set to 2.4 cm/s (Normal recording)
An MC-60 (60-minute) tape allows up to 1 hour of recording (30
minutes per side), with the best possible recording quality.
With the TAPE SPEED switch set to 1.2 cm/s (Longer recording)
An MC-60 (60-minute) tape allows up to 2 hours of recording (60
minutes per side), and a 90-minute tape allows up to 3 hours of
recording (90 minutes per side).
Pause →a Slide the PAUSE switch up to PAUSE.
Recording pauses. To resume recording, slide the switch back down.
Stop →b Press the STOP button.
Recording stops. The PAUSE switch is automatically reset.
Other Recording Modes F
VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) Recording
Recording starts automatically upon sensing voice and stops
automatically when silence lasts 3 to 4 seconds. This feature is
suitable for recording conversations interrupted by periods of silence.
The volume of voice to be sensed (actuation level) is adjustable. This
allows optimal recording to suit specific environments, whether noisy
or quiet. (Test recording at a few levels is recommended to ensure
accurate recording.)
1
Set the MODE switch to VCVA.
2
Choose the desired tape speed with the TAPE SPEED switch.
3
Turn the VOLUME control knob to adjust the actuation level.
When you increase the volume setting, the sensitivity is increased to
begin recording even when the source sound is of low volume. When
you reduce the volume setting, the sensitivity is lowered to begin
recording only when the source sound is of high volume.
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Press the REC button and the PLAY button at the same
time.
Recording starts automatically when sound volume reaches the
actuation level you have set.
Note: When VCVA recording has completed, press the STOP button
in order to prevent degraded performance and conserve battery life.
Insert Editing →a Press the REC button during playback.
If you press the REC button during playback, recording will start at
that point. This is useful for editing previously recorded passages.
However, this function will overwrite your existing recordings.
Recording with an External Microphone →b Plug an
external microphone (not supplied) into the MIC/EAR jack.
Sound can be recorded with greater clarity. The built-in microphone is
disabled. Recorded sound cannot be heard from the speaker while a
microphone is plugged into this jack.
Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan. Tel. 03-3340-2111
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http://www.olympus.com
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Battery cover
Battery-power
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BATTERY CHECK
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Cassette cover
MODE switch
TAPE SPEED switch
VOLUME control knob
Built-in microphone
REC
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REC button
STOP button
PAUSE switch
MIC/EAR jack
REC button
Do NOT force metallic objects or readily inflammable
matter into the vents in an AC adaptor. Fire, electric
shock or malfunction may result.
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Specifications
Tracks: 2 tracks, 1 channel monophonic
Drive System: Capstan drive system
Tape Type: Microcassette
Tape Speed: 2.4 cm/s or 1.2 cm/s (switchable)
Mic Sensitivity Control: Continuous adjustment by the volume control knob
Voice Activation: Continuous adjustment by the volume control knob
Speaker: 28 mm ø dynamic internal speaker
Frequency Response: 400–4,000 Hz at 2.4 cm/s, 400–3,000 Hz at 1.2 cm/s
MIC/EAR Jack: 2.5 mm ø impedance 2 kΩ (MIC), 8 Ω (EAR)
Practical Max.Output: 200 mW at 2.4 cm/s
Duration Time: Approx. 10 hours (alkaline batteries, recording)
Power Source: 3 V DC
Batteries: Two size AAA batteries (RO3, LRO3)
External Dimensions: 116 (H) × 21 (D) × 54 (W) mm (excluding protruding
parts)
Weight: 129 g (4.6 oz) (including batteries)
* Your recordings are to serve your personal use only. It is prohibited to use
them without permission of copyright holders by copyright law.
* Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for
performance improvements.
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Earphone E98
Accessories (sold separately)
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plug adaptor PA1/PA3
Miniplug ⇔ Min-mini
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connecting cable KA232 (1.5 m)
Use to plug the recorder into another
recording device.
Earphone jack ⇔ Microphone jack
electret condenser microphone
ME10
telephone pickup TP6
Connect to the MIC/EAR jack to
record telephone conversations.
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⇔
KA232 1.5m
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ME10
TP6
Play G
This unit has a combined MIC/EAR jack. Playback is disabled
when an external microphone is plugged into this jack. Before
playback, make sure that an external microphone is not
plugged into the MIC/EAR jack.
Normal Playback
1
Set the MODE switch to OFF.
2
Set the TAPE SPEED switch to the same speed as that used
when recording.
Note: If playback is set to a different speed than when the
information was recorded, playback may sound too fast or too slow.
If this occurs, try switching the tape speed.
3
Press the PLAY button to start playback.
4
Turn the VOLUME control knob to adjust the sound volume.
Pause →a Slide the PAUSE switch up to PAUSE.
Playback pauses. To resume playback, slide the switch back down.
Stop →b Press the STOP button.
Playback stops. The PAUSE switch is automatically reset.
Fast Forward →d Slide the Rewind/Fast-Forward switch
to FF/CUE while the tape is stopped.
The tape will be fast-forwarded.
Rewind →d Slide the Rewind/Fast-Forward switch to
REV/REW while the tape is stopped.
The tape will be rewound.
Other Play Modes
Fast Playback
→c Set the MODE switch to F.PLAY during
playback.
Playback will continue at a speed about 25% faster than normal.
Cue →e Slide the Rewind/Fast-Forward switch to FF/
CUE during playback.
The tape can be fast-forwarded with sound. It returns to normal
playback when you release the switch.
Review →e Slide the Rewind/Fast-Forward switch to
REV/REW during playback.
The tape can be rewound with sound. It returns to normal playback
when you release the switch.
Quick Review →f Slide the Rewind/Fast-Forward switch
to REV/REW during recording.
The REC button is reset, and the tape can be rewound with sound. It
returns to normal playback when you release the switch.
Playback with an Earphone →g Plug an earphone (sold
separately) into the MIC/EAR jack.
Recorded sound is output from the earphone, but not from the
speaker while the earphone is plugged in the MIC/EAR jack.
Note: Before playing back recorded sound with the earphone, make
sure that the VOLUME control knob is not set to MAX.
Tape Counter
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Before starting recording or playback, press the RESET button to
reset the tape counter to 000. This will make the task of locating a
recording or starting point for playback easier.
Easy Message Locator Index Signal
(J500 only) H
Press the INDEX (index signal) button where you want a point on the
tape marked while recording. The REC indicator becomes brighter,
and an index signal is recorded. When you slide the Rewind/Fast-
Forward switch to REV/REW during playback, a beep will sound
where the recorded index signal is encountered. Playback will start
when you release the Rewind/Fast-Forward switch.
Note: Index signals will not be heard while cueing.
Automatic Shut off
When the end of tape is reached during playback or recording, both
the PLAY and REC buttons will return to their stop positions
automatically.
This feature is not activated during rewinding or fast-forwarding.
Maintenance I
Body
Wipe the surface of the unit’s body with a soft, dry cloth or a soft cloth
moistened with a diluted neutral detergent solution. NEVER use
thinner, benzine, or alcohol-based cleaning agents, as these
chemicals can damage the finish.
REC/PLAY head
Clean the head and capstan periodically to prevent degradation of
sound quality, noise, and other inconveniences. Wipe with a cotton
swab dipped in a commercial cleaning fluid or use an MC-C2 or XV
cleaning tape (sold separately).
Care in Handling
• Do NOT leave the unit or Microcassettes in hot places (like a closed
car), in direct sunlight, in damp places, or near sources of strong
electromagnetism.
• Magnetic cards (such as an ATM card) placed near the speaker or
earphone can cause recorded data to be corrupted.
• Do NOT leave the unit unattended while recording, playing, paused,
fast-forwarding, or rewinding.
Troubleshooting
Symptom
The cassette
cover won’t close
The tape won’t
transport
Cannot press
the REC button
Sound won’t
play or is low
when played
Sound is poor,
low, or distorted
Action
•Reload the cassette in the right direction.
•Turn the hub of the cassette a little and load it again.
•Change the batteries.
•Make sure the batteries aren’t installed with the polarities
reversed.
•Cancel pause.
•If a protect lug on the cassette is broken, cover the hole with
adhesive tape (if you want to record on that section of
protected tape).
•Adjust the VOLUME control knob.
•Unplug the earphone or external microphone if one is
plugged in.
•Change the batteries.
•Clean the head.
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MIC EAR : 2.5 mm ø 2 kΩ(MIC), 8 Ω(EAR)
: 2.4 cm/s 400 - 4,000 Hz 1.2 cm/s 400 - 3,000 Hz
: 2.4 cm/s 200 mW
: 10
: 3 V DC
: AAA 2 R03 LR03
: 116 H
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: 129 g
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