Olympus Pearlcorder J500 Microcassette Recorder User Manual

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Thank you for choosing the Olympus Pearlcorder J500 Microcassette Recorder. This device is designed for reliable voice recording with features such as voice activation and dual tape speeds. This manual provides essential information for the proper setup, operation, and maintenance of your recorder.

Information momba ny fiarovana

• Aza avela amin'ny hafanana tafahoatra, ny tara-masoandro mivantana, na ny hamandoana be ny fitaovana.
• Fadio ny fandatsahana ilay fitaovana na iharan'ny fiantraikany mahery vaika.
• Arovy amin'ny rano sy ranon-javatra hafa ilay fitaovana.
• Use only the specified battery type (AAA).
• Aza manandrana mamongotra na manova ny fitaovana. Alefaso amin'ny mpiasa mahay ny serivisy rehetra.
• Arovy amin'ny ankizy.

Fonosana fonosana

Azafady, jereo fa misy ny entana rehetra:

• Olympus Pearlcorder J500 Microcassette Recorder
• User Manual (ity antontan-taratasy ity)
• (Note: Batteries and microcassette tapes are typically sold separately unless specified.)

Famantarana singa

Familiarize yourself with the various parts of your Pearlcorder J500.

Image: Olympus Pearlcorder J500 Microcassette Recorder. This image displays the recorder from an angled perspective, highlighting the microcassette tape compartment, the built-in speaker, and various control buttons on the front panel.

• Tape Compartment: Holds the microcassette tape.
• Mpandahateny: Ho an'ny playback audio.
• Microphone: Built-in for recording.
• bokotra firaketana: Manomboka firaketana.
• bokotra milalao: Manomboka playback.
• Button ajanony: Atsaharo ny asa rehetra.
• Rewind Button: Mamerina ny kasety.
• Fast Forward Button: Mampandroso haingana ny kasety.
• Eject Button/Lever: Opens the tape compartment.
• Fanaraha-maso ny feo: Manamboatra ny hamafin'ny feo alefa.
• Tape Speed Switch: Selects between two recording/playback speeds.
• Voice Activation (VAS) Switch: Enables or disables voice-activated recording.
• LED famantarana: For record and battery status.
• Earphone Jack: Ho fihainoana manokana.

Hametraka

1. Fametrahana bateria

1. Locate the battery compartment cover on the back or bottom of the recorder.
2. Atsofohy na atsangano ny fonony mba hanokafana ny efitrano.
3. Ampidiro roa (2) batteries AAA, hiantohana ny polarity marina (+/-) araka ny voalaza ao anatin'ny efitra.
4. Akatona tsara ny saron'ny efitrefitra bateria.
5. The battery indicator LED may briefly light up to confirm power.

2. Microcassette Tape Insertion

Image: Olympus Pearlcorder J500 with tape compartment open. This side view illustrates the recorder with its microcassette tape door open, indicating where the tape should be placed.

1. Press the Eject button or slide the Eject lever to open the tape compartment.
2. Insert a microcassette tape with the exposed tape side facing the recording head and the full reel on the left.
3. Gently close the tape compartment cover until it clicks into place. Do not force it.

Torolàlana miasa

Power On/off

The unit powers on automatically when a function button (Record, Play) is pressed and powers off after a period of inactivity or when the Stop button is held down.

peo

1. Select Tape Speed: Use the Tape Speed switch to choose between the two available speeds (e.g., 1.2 cm/s or 2.4 cm/s). Higher speed offers better audio quality but shorter recording time.
2. One-Touch Record: Tsindrio ny FIRAKETANA AN-TSORATRA button. The Record LED indicator will light up, and recording will begin.
3. Voice Activation (VAS): Slide the VAS switch to the "ON" position. The recorder will automatically start recording when sound is detected and pause when silence occurs. Press FIRAKETANA AN-TSORATRA to initiate VAS mode.
4. Fanaraha-maso ny fandraketana: For private monitoring, connect earphones to the earphone jack.
5. Atsaharo ny firaketana: Tsindrio ny MIJANÒNA bokotra.

Playback

1. Ensure a microcassette tape is inserted.
2. Tsindrio ny MILAY button. Audio will play through the built-in speaker or connected earphones.
3. Ahitsio Volume: Use the Volume Control dial to set the desired listening level.
4. Famerenana hafainganam-pandeha miovaova: If available, use the variable speed control to adjust playback speed without changing pitch.
5. Cue & Review: While playing, press and hold HAINGANA HAINGANA to quickly scan forward or REWIND to quickly scan backward. Release the button to resume normal playback.
6. Quick Review: Tsindrio ny REWIND button briefly during playback to jump back a few seconds.
7. Atsaharo ny playback: Tsindrio ny MIJANÒNA bokotra.

Mandrosoa haingana sy miverina

• Mba handroso haingana, tsindrio ny HAINGANA HAINGANA bokotra.
• Raha hamerina, tsindrio ny REWIND bokotra.
• mpanao gazety MIJANÒNA to halt the fast forward or rewind operation.

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FANADIOVANA

• Fafao amin'ny lamba malefaka sy maina ny ivelan'ny fitaovana.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners, solvents, or strong detergents.
• Periodically clean the recording head and pinch roller with a cotton swab lightly dampened with head cleaner fluid (available separately) to ensure optimal recording and playback quality.

Fanoloana bateria

Replace batteries when the battery indicator LED shows low power or when the unit's performance degrades. Always replace both batteries at the same time with new ones of the same type.

fitahirizana

• When storing the unit for extended periods, remove the batteries to prevent leakage.
• Tehirizo ao amin'ny toerana mangatsiatsiaka sy maina lavitry ny tara-masoandro mivantana sy ny hafanana tafahoatra.

Fanamboarana

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Warranty sy fanohanana

For information regarding warranty coverage, technical support, or service, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Olympus website. Tehirizo ny tapakila fividiananao ho porofon'ny fividianana.

Olympus Official Webtranokala: www.olympus-global.com