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Name: Olympus - 2GB Digital Voice Recorder - 2 GB Flash Memory - LCD - Portable
Brand: Olympus
SKU: 1067278
Price: 62.99 USD
Rating: 3 (1 reviews)

Olympus - 2GB Digital Voice Recorder - 2 GB Flash Memory - LCD - Portable

Model:: VN-8100PC; |
SKU:: 1067278

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Questiondo files play on the computer using Windows Media Player, and then can you use a foot pedal to control WMP?
Asked 15 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer The recording can be played in Windows Media Player.
  Answered 15 years ago by OlympusProductSpecialist
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QuestionWhy does the volume down, fast forward and file button not work? When pressed, nothing happens.
Asked 4 years ago by Lee.
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QuestionMy recorder came with instructions that are only in Spanish. Are the English version of the instructions on line and if so where can i find them.
Asked 13 years ago by Lisa.
- Answer The english manual is available from the following link: http://www.olympusamerica.com/files/oima_cckb/VN-8100PC_VN-8000PC_Instructions_EN.pdf
  Answered 13 years ago by OlympusProductSpecialist
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QuestionWith usb port, is playback possible thru a Ford car's "sync" stereo?Will the usb port allow playback thru a Ford car's "sync" stereo?
Asked 14 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer The USB connection will not allow for remote control of the recorder. If the Sync system can read the device as a mass storage, it may be possible for the Sync system to play the files. I suggest contacting Ford support for this inquiry.
  Answered 14 years ago by OlympusProductSpecialist
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QuestionIs this a multi-language recorder?Does the Owner's Manual have the instructions and information in Spanish too? Also can the language be changed on the device itself (like many cellphones for e.g)?
Asked 14 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer The language can be set for Spanish and ships with Spanish materials.
  Answered 14 years ago by OlympusProductSpecialist
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QuestionI am using this recorder primarily for the voice activation feature - there will be long periods of silence before noise. Is this the best option?I am also looking to record dates and times. Does this do it?
Asked 14 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer This will be limited to the battery life of the recorder. This is 51 hours with this recorder. The date and time will be the created on date of the file.
  Answered 14 years ago by OlympusProductSpecialist
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QuestionHow long will the recorder stay on when there is no noise to record?If I turn my recorder on and know that there wil be nothing to record for up to 10 hours, will it still start recording when someone starts speaking?
Asked 14 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer If the VCVA is activated the recorder will start once the sound picked up, even after long periods of time. I suggest using new battery in this situation.
  Answered 14 years ago by OlympusProductSpecialist
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QuestionRecorder timeDo I have to keep touching it to keep it recording or will it con't even if it's quite in the room?
Asked 14 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer The recorder does offer a voice activation mode or the record could be left to record regardless of audio levels.
  Answered 14 years ago by OlympusProductSpecialist
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Questioncan this dictaphone record and play the recorded sound at the same time?I'm planning to use a dictaphone as a hearing aid, so I need a device that would not need the switching between recording and playing modes. Can someone tell me what dictaphone has these features?
Asked 14 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer Olympus does not currently offer a recorder with this functionality.
  Answered 14 years ago by OlympusProductSpecialist
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QuestionPause to keep on same trackAre you able to pause this recorder so that the recording will stay on the same track? Or can you only hit "stop" and have the recordings be on separate tracks?
Asked 14 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer The recording can be paused, although if it is stopped the file cannot be added to later.
  Answered 14 years ago by OlympusProductSpecialist
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QuestionInternational WarranteeHi, does the Olympus VN 8100 PC come with an international warranty? I will be traveling from South Africa to Orlando and would like to purchase one.
Asked 14 years ago by Doobie.
- Answer This recorder does have an international warranty.
  Answered 14 years ago by OlympusProductSpecialist
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QuestionWHAT SOFTWARE IS REQUIRED FOR THE VN-8100PC FOR USE ON MAC COMPUTERI HAVE MAC OS X VERSION 10.6.6 AND THE ADOBE VERSION OF WINDOWS OFFICE.
Asked 14 years ago by JC.
- Answer This device records in MP3 so software is not required.
  Answered 14 years ago by OlympusProductSpecialist
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QuestionIs this considered a DS2 DVR?
Asked 14 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer This recorder does not use the DS-2 record mode. The recorder using MP3 and WMA.
  Answered 14 years ago by OlympusProductSpecialist
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QuestionCan this be used to record a telephone conversation?
Asked 14 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer I suggest purchasing an Olympus TP-7 recording device.
  Answered 14 years ago by OlympusProductSpecialist
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QuestionIf the recorder is left on for a long period of time with no noise, for example 3 hours, and then noise occurs will it activate?
Asked 14 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer The VCVA will activate the recording after this time if activated.
  Answered 14 years ago by OlympusProductSpecialist
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QuestionIs this recorder compatible with the Olympus PC Transcription Kit?I'm wondering if this device is compatible with the Olympus PC Transcription Kits AS-2400 and AS-4000 Pro. Thank you.
Asked 14 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer The recording will work in the AS-2400, not the AS-4000pro.
  Answered 14 years ago by OlympusProductSpecialist
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Questionwill a usb microphone work with this unit?
Asked 15 years ago by Anonymous.
- Answer it has a mic jack, so I'd assume that it should work.
  Answered 15 years ago by justinf
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Olympus - 2GB Digital Voice Recorder - 2 GB Flash Memory - LCD - Portable

Q: Questiondo files play on the computer using Windows Media Player, and then can you use a foot pedal to control WMP?

Q: QuestionWhy does the volume down, fast forward and file button not work? When pressed, nothing happens.

Q: QuestionMy recorder came with instructions that are only in Spanish. Are the English version of the instructions on line and if so where can i find them.

Q: QuestionWith usb port, is playback possible thru a Ford car's "sync" stereo?Will the usb port allow playback thru a Ford car's "sync" stereo?

Q: QuestionIs this a multi-language recorder?Does the Owner's Manual have the instructions and information in Spanish too? Also can the language be changed on the device itself (like many cellphones for e.g)?

Q: QuestionI am using this recorder primarily for the voice activation feature - there will be long periods of silence before noise. Is this the best option?I am also looking to record dates and times. Does this do it?

Q: QuestionHow long will the recorder stay on when there is no noise to record?If I turn my recorder on and know that there wil be nothing to record for up to 10 hours, will it still start recording when someone starts speaking?

Q: QuestionRecorder timeDo I have to keep touching it to keep it recording or will it con't even if it's quite in the room?

Q: Questioncan this dictaphone record and play the recorded sound at the same time?I'm planning to use a dictaphone as a hearing aid, so I need a device that would not need the switching between recording and playing modes. Can someone tell me what dictaphone has these features?

Q: QuestionPause to keep on same trackAre you able to pause this recorder so that the recording will stay on the same track? Or can you only hit "stop" and have the recordings be on separate tracks?

Q: QuestionInternational WarranteeHi, does the Olympus VN 8100 PC come with an international warranty? I will be traveling from South Africa to Orlando and would like to purchase one.

Q: QuestionWHAT SOFTWARE IS REQUIRED FOR THE VN-8100PC FOR USE ON MAC COMPUTERI HAVE MAC OS X VERSION 10.6.6 AND THE ADOBE VERSION OF WINDOWS OFFICE.

Q: QuestionIs this considered a DS2 DVR?

Q: QuestionCan this be used to record a telephone conversation?

Q: QuestionIf the recorder is left on for a long period of time with no noise, for example 3 hours, and then noise occurs will it activate?

Q: QuestionIs this recorder compatible with the Olympus PC Transcription Kit?I'm wondering if this device is compatible with the Olympus PC Transcription Kits AS-2400 and AS-4000 Pro. Thank you.

Q: Questionwill a usb microphone work with this unit?

Questiondo files play on the computer using Windows Media Player, and then can you use a foot pedal to control WMP?

QuestionWhy does the volume down, fast forward and file button not work? When pressed, nothing happens.

QuestionMy recorder came with instructions that are only in Spanish. Are the English version of the instructions on line and if so where can i find them.

QuestionWith usb port, is playback possible thru a Ford car's "sync" stereo?Will the usb port allow playback thru a Ford car's "sync" stereo?

QuestionIs this a multi-language recorder?Does the Owner's Manual have the instructions and information in Spanish too? Also can the language be changed on the device itself (like many cellphones for e.g)?

QuestionI am using this recorder primarily for the voice activation feature - there will be long periods of silence before noise. Is this the best option?I am also looking to record dates and times. Does this do it?

QuestionHow long will the recorder stay on when there is no noise to record?If I turn my recorder on and know that there wil be nothing to record for up to 10 hours, will it still start recording when someone starts speaking?

QuestionRecorder timeDo I have to keep touching it to keep it recording or will it con't even if it's quite in the room?

Questioncan this dictaphone record and play the recorded sound at the same time?I'm planning to use a dictaphone as a hearing aid, so I need a device that would not need the switching between recording and playing modes. Can someone tell me what dictaphone has these features?

QuestionPause to keep on same trackAre you able to pause this recorder so that the recording will stay on the same track? Or can you only hit "stop" and have the recordings be on separate tracks?

QuestionInternational WarranteeHi, does the Olympus VN 8100 PC come with an international warranty? I will be traveling from South Africa to Orlando and would like to purchase one.

QuestionWHAT SOFTWARE IS REQUIRED FOR THE VN-8100PC FOR USE ON MAC COMPUTERI HAVE MAC OS X VERSION 10.6.6 AND THE ADOBE VERSION OF WINDOWS OFFICE.

QuestionIs this considered a DS2 DVR?

QuestionCan this be used to record a telephone conversation?

QuestionIf the recorder is left on for a long period of time with no noise, for example 3 hours, and then noise occurs will it activate?

QuestionIs this recorder compatible with the Olympus PC Transcription Kit?I'm wondering if this device is compatible with the Olympus PC Transcription Kits AS-2400 and AS-4000 Pro. Thank you.

Questionwill a usb microphone work with this unit?