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About music file
In cases where the recorder is unable to playback music files that have been transferred to it, check to
make sure that the sampling rate and bit rate are in the range where playback is possible. Combinations
of sampling rates and bit rates for music files which the recorder can playback are given below.
File format
Sampling frequency
Bit rate
MP3* format
MPEG1 Layer3:
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
MPEG2 Layer3:
16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, 24 kHz
From 8 kbps up to 320
kbps
WMA format
8 kHz, 11 kHz,
16 kHz, 22 kHz, 32 kHz,
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz
From 5 kbps up to 320
kbps
* For VN-8700PC/VN-8600PC only.
• Variable bitrate MP3 files (in which conversion bitrates can vary) may not play properly.
• This recorder is compatible with Microsoft Corporation DRM9, but not with DRM10.
• Even if the file is a compatible format to playback on the recorder, the recorder does not support
every encoder.
Guide to recording times
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MP3 format: (For VN-8700PC/VN-8600PC only)
Recording mode
VN-8600PC (2 GB)
VN-8700PC (4 GB)
192 kbps
approx. 22 h. 30 min.
approx. 45 h.
128 kbps
approx. 34 h.
approx. 68 h. 30 min.
48 kbps
approx. 91 h. 30 min.
approx. 183 h.
4
WMA format:
Recording mode
VN-8500PC (1 GB)
VN-8600PC (2 GB)
VN-8700PC (4 GB)
HQ
approx. 67 h.
approx. 134 h.
approx. 268 h.
SP
approx. 131 h.
approx. 264 h.
approx. 529 h.
LP
approx. 421 h.
approx. 843 h.
approx. 1684 h.
Notes:
• The above values are strictly rough guides.
• Caution is required, since the diff erences in the available recording time will increase when the bit rate
is low.
• Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made (The displayed available
recording time and recorded time are approximate indications).
Maximum recording time per file
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MP3 format:
(For VN-8700PC/VN-8600PC only)
192 kbps
approx. 49 h. 40 min.
128 kbps
approx. 74 h. 30 min.
48 kbps
approx. 198 h. 40 min.
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WMA format:
HQ
approx. 26 h. 40 min.
SP
approx. 53 h. 40 min.
LP
approx. 148 h. 40 min.
Notes:
• The maximum capacity for a single fi le is limited
to approx. 4 GB for WMA and MP3.
• Regardless of the memory remaining amount, the
longest sound recording time per fi le is restricted
to the above value.
Guide to battery life
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Alkaline battery :
Recording mode
Built-in
microphone
(During recording
mode)
Built-in
speakers
(During playback
mode)
Earphone Playback
MP3 192 kbps
*
approx. 32 h.
approx. 17 h.
approx. 37 h.
WMA LP
approx. 51 h.
approx. 20 h.
approx. 44 h.
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Ni-MH Rechargeble battery :
Recording mode
Built-in
microphone
(During recording
mode)
Built-in
speakers
(During playback
mode)
Earphone Playback
MP3 192 kbps
*
approx. 25 h.
approx. 14 h.
approx. 30 h.
WMA LP
approx. 40 h.
approx. 16 h.
approx. 34 h.
* For VN-8700PC/VN-8600PC only.
Notes:
• The above values are strictly rough guides.
• Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of battery used and the
conditions of use.
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.
