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Record uninterrupted audio on the VN-4100PC then transfer files to your PC with speed and ease by way of the direct PC Link. With one simple cable connection, files can be transferred to a computer and be organized, listened to and even emailed to friends and family. The compact design makes it functional and portable with up to 144 hours 20 minutes recording time, 8660 uninterrupted minutes in LP mode. Connect easily to almost any PC to edit, email, and archive your files. Manage audio files between three separate folders and use another for scheduling reminders that can be automatically played back. Program the VN-4100PC to begin and end recording audio at specific times. The Large LCD for easy, quick viewing of file locations, recording status and battery life. Slow and Fast Playback modes let you listen to audio 25 percent slower or 50 percent faster than real time. Voice activation extends recording time by recording only when the microphone senses sound. lnput Level - -70dbv 23x25 mm LCD Voice Activation 0utput - 120 mW Speaker - 28mm diameter dynamic internal speaker Microphone Jack 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2 ohms Earphone Jack 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 ohms Power Supply 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 ohms Batteries - Two AAA batteries Battery Life - Up to 25 hours System Requirements - Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional, XP Professional, Home Edition, CPU lntel Pentium 166MHz or faster, 32MB RAM, Sound Board Creative Labs Sound Blaster 16 or 100% compatible card, Video Card & Display 800x600 pixels, 256 colors, 2x CD-R0M Removable Drive, At least 1 free USB port, Audio 0utput Speaker or earphone output Dimensions - 4.0 x 1.54 x 0.77 inch (101.6 x 39.1 x 19.6 mm) excluding protrusions Weight - 2.22 ounces (68.0 grams) including battery

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Record over 144 hours of uninterrupted audio on the 0lympus VN-4100-PC 256MB PC Digital Voice Recorder and then transfer the audio files to your PC with speed and ease with the included USB PC Link. With one simple cable connection, files can be transferred to a computer for easy organization, playback, and emailing to friends and coworkers. The easy-to-use thumb pad allows for quick and convenient navigation of functions like file management, choosing recording modes, and more while the included timer recoding and voice activation modes provide added versatility. Depending on the quality of the desired recording, the VN-4100PC is able to record in four recording modes to meet your specific needs: XHQ for extra high quality, HQ for high-quality, and SP and LP modes for extended recording. Just above the easy-to-use thumb pad, users will find a large LCD screen for easy, quick viewing of file locations, recording status, and battery life. The thumb pad also allows you to control the slow and fast playback modes, allowing you to listen to audio playback at 25-percent slower or 50-percent faster than real time. The unit's storage capacity is divided into four folders, and each folder can store up to 100 files. Easy file management functions allow you to erase single files, multiple files, as well as transfer files between folders. An on-board voice activation feature extends recording time by recording only when the microphone senses sound while the easy-to-use index marks let you specify a particular point in a recording or playback for easy reference. Use the timer recording option to set a start and end time for a particular recording. Measuring 4.0 x 1.5 x 0.8 inches, the VN-4100PC weighs only 2.2 ounces.

What's in the Box
VN-4100PC digital voice recorder, Digital Wave Player software, USB cable, two AAA alkaline batteries, and instruction manual.









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Buyer's feedback: - * Olympus digital pocket recorder ...
Excellent. I love it. Since heaven did not bless me with much of a memory for details, I couldn't survive without a pocket recorder. I have tried several. My favorite was the VT-300, but I think they are no longer made. My wife gave me this Olympus as an anniversary gift. It has been my constant companion. since. I wish it were a bit smaller, but that is not a big issue. It fits in my pants pocket just fine. Lots of recording space, good sound.

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Buyer's feedback: - Right Price, Good Sound Quality
I primarily use this recorder as a back-up/accompaniment to my camcorder's audio. Even at the highest recording quality I find that it stores many hours of quality audio. Far more than I need of it. The sound quality is good. I love that it has an external microphone jack and a headset jack.

My secondary use for it is to make voice notes while driving or in situations where I don't want to or can't write down notes/reminders.

The built in microphone is a "you get what you pay for" microphone. In this class of entry-level audio recorders you aren't going to get great audio quality on the built in microphone. It's okay for voices. But for anything that requires a more nuanced recording, use an external microphone.

Overall I'd say that this recorder is worth the money. It packs a lot into a small case. The batteries last a long time, it records forever, it is easy to use and easy to transfer audio to a computer.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Almost Hits the Mark ...
I wanted so much to give this product a 5-star rating. The recorder itself works beautifully. It's quick to set up, it takes no time at all to get acquainted with its operation, and it works well for phone interviews, which is why I bought it. I had concerns about its compatibility with my existing Radio Shack phone recording device, but the concerns were quickly alleviated.

However, what this product lacks, and what has caused me no end of frustration, is a decent PC application that supports it. Oh sure, it works great the first time you hook it up and transfer those files. But just try doing it a second time. Or a third. I cannot access my Olympus-produced files from the Olympus software application because guess what? They did not include an "Open" function, nor any other way of accessing files that are uploaded to the PC. Worse, beyond the few I was able to transfer that first time, none others will even appear on the menu in the application. You can transfer the contents of any one of the four folders on the recorder to the corresponding folder in the application, but forget opening it. You can see the file folders, which list how many files are present, but you can't access them to open them. So close, and yet, so far.

For some reason, the company fails to address this issue, either online or in its accompanying literature. If you don't mind using QuickTime to play back your files on the PC, you won't have any worries. If, however, you expect the application to do more than simply download your files (it DOES have playback functions, though they're just decoration for me), you'll be disappointed. I'd say use the recorder to listen to your files, but with it running on AAA batteries and not set up to even accept an AC adapter, you'll go through some batteries pretty quickly.

I would recommend this product only because the recorder does have great functionality beyond the PC, and because once you figure out the best sound setting for your situation (I set mine on LOW for phone interviews), the quality will be near perfect. I just wish the company paid more attention to detail, more attention to years of customer complaints, and upgraded that nasty software.

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Buyer's feedback: - Fantastic Voice Recorder
Great item for taking notes in class if you are a slow note taker. Highly recommended.

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Buyer's feedback: - * Student using for lectures. ...
This thing has worked very well for picking up my professors voice in the lecture hall. I am in a Large University so it can be difficult to find a recorder good enough. I used the recorder on top settings and turned the microphone on low to negate the classroom noises.
I was impressed! It caught every word of his clearly and quiet well.

I run on Windows Vista, and the uploading went smoothly as well, no bumps in the road.
I will caution that the users should READ THE DIRECTIONS! It says to install the software fully before plugging the device into the computer.

I think I will be keeping this recorder.

It comes with:
instructions in multiple languages.
Carrying Case
USB cable
CD