Entwodiksyon
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.
Enfòmasyon sou Sekirite
- Pa ekspoze aparèy la nan tanperati ekstrèm, limyè solèy dirèk, oswa imidite ki wo.
- Evite lage aparèy la oswa sibi gwo enpak.
- Kenbe aparèy la lwen dlo ak lòt likid.
- Use only the specified battery type (AAA).
- Pa eseye demonte oswa modifye aparèy la. Konfye tout antretyen bay pèsonèl kalifye.
- Kenbe soti nan atenn timoun yo.
Kontni pake
Tanpri verifye ke tout atik yo prezan:
- Olympus Pearlcorder J500 Microcassette Recorder
- Manyèl Itilizatè (dokiman sa a)
- (Note: Batteries and microcassette tapes are typically sold separately unless specified.)
Idantifikasyon konpozan
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: Kenbe kasèt mikwokasèt la.
- Oratè: Pou lekti odyo.
- Mikwofòn: Built-in for recording.
- Bouton dosye: Inisye anrejistreman.
- Jwe bouton: Kòmanse lèktur.
- Bouton Stop: Sispann tout operasyon yo.
- Bouton Rembobinaj: Rebobine kasèt la.
- Bouton Avanse Rapid: Advances the tape quickly.
- Eject Button/Lever: Opens the tape compartment.
- Kontwòl Volim: Ajiste volim lèktur la.
- Tape Speed Switch: Selects between two recording/playback speeds.
- Voice Activation (VAS) Switch: Enables or disables voice-activated recording.
- Endikatè ki ap dirije: For record and battery status.
- Ekouteur Jack: Pou koute prive.
Enstalasyon
1. Enstalasyon batri
- Locate the battery compartment cover on the back or bottom of the recorder.
- Leve oswa glise kouvèti a pou ouvri konpatiman an.
- Mete de (2) pil AAA, asire w polarite ki kòrèk la (+/-) jan yo endike anndan konpatiman an.
- Fèmen kouvèti lòj batri a byen.
- The battery indicator LED may briefly light up to confirm power.
2. Mete kasèt mikwokasèt

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.
- Press the Eject button or slide the Eject lever to open the tape compartment.
- Insert a microcassette tape with the exposed tape side facing the recording head and the full reel on the left.
- Gently close the tape compartment cover until it clicks into place. Do not force it.
Enstriksyon Operasyon
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.
Anrejistreman
- 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.
- One-Touch Record: Peze a DOSYE button. The Record LED indicator will light up, and recording will begin.
- 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 DOSYE to initiate VAS mode.
- Anrejistreman siveyans: For private monitoring, connect earphones to the earphone jack.
- Sispann anrejistreman: Peze a SISPANN bouton.
Lektur
- Asire w ke yon kasèt mikrokasèt antre nan aparèy la.
- Peze a JWE button. Audio will play through the built-in speaker or connected earphones.
- Ajiste Volim: Use the Volume Control dial to set the desired listening level.
- Lektur vitès varyab: If available, use the variable speed control to adjust playback speed without changing pitch.
- Cue & Review: While playing, press and hold VIT VANSE to quickly scan forward or RETIRE to quickly scan backward. Release the button to resume normal playback.
- Rapid Review: Peze a RETIRE button briefly during playback to jump back a few seconds.
- One Stop lèktur: Peze a SISPANN bouton.
Vit Forward ak Rewind
- Pou avanse rapid, peze la VIT VANSE bouton.
- Pou remonte, peze la RETIRE bouton.
- Peze SISPANN to halt the fast forward or rewind operation.
Antretyen
Netwayaj
- Siye deyò aparèy la avèk yon twal mou epi sèk.
- Pa sèvi ak pwodui netwayaj abrazif, solvan, oswa detèjan fò.
- Netwaye tèt anrejistreman an ak woulo zegwi a detanzantan avèk yon ti koton, dousman.ampened with head cleaner fluid (available separately) to ensure optimal recording and playback quality.
Ranplasman batri
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.
Depo
- When storing the unit for extended periods, remove the batteries to prevent leakage.
- Sere nan yon kote ki fre, sèk lwen limyè solèy la dirèk ak tanperati ekstrèm.
Depanaj
| Pwoblèm | Kòz posib | Solisyon |
|---|---|---|
| Aparèy pa limen. | Pil ki mouri oswa ki mal mete. | Ranplase pil ak pil nouvo, asire polarite kòrèk. |
| Move kalite anrejistreman. | Dirty recording head; low battery; incorrect tape speed. | Clean the recording head; replace batteries; ensure correct tape speed is selected. |
| Kasèt la pa deplase oswa li bloke. | Tape is damaged or incorrectly inserted; mechanical issue. | Check tape insertion; try a different tape. If problem persists, seek service. |
| Voice Activation (VAS) not working. | VAS switch is off; ambient noise too low. | Ensure VAS switch is "ON"; speak closer to the microphone or increase sensitivity if adjustable. |
| Pa gen son pandan lekti. | Volume too low; earphones connected; tape recorded blank. | Increase volume; disconnect earphones; verify tape has content. |
Espesifikasyon
| Nimewo Modèl | 53240 (J500) |
| Dimansyon pwodwi | 0.83 x 2.13 x 4.57 pous |
| Pwa atik | 6.7 ons (0.19 kilogram) |
| Manifakti | Olympus® |
| Batri obligatwa | 2 pil AAA |
| Mikwofòn Fòm Faktè | Bati-an |
| Ekoutè Jack | 2.5 milimèt |
| Lavi batri | 3 Hours (approximate) |
| Mòd Operasyon Mikwofòn | Mono |
Garanti ak sipò
For information regarding warranty coverage, technical support, or service, please refer to the warranty card included with your product or visit the official Olympus websit la. Kenbe resi acha ou kòm prèv acha.
Olympus Official Websit: www.olympus-global.com





