DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER
DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. Keep the instructions handy for future reference.
To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use.
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EN 2 Table of contents
Introduction 4 Menu setting Safe and proper usage ...... 4 Menu setting method ...... 36 + 1 Getting started File Menu ...... 38 , Rec Menu ...... 38 Main features ...... 6 - Play Menu ...... 40 Identification of parts ...... 7 . LCD/Sound Menu ...... 43 Display (LCD panel) ...... 8 / Device Menu ...... 44 Power supply ...... 10 Rearranging files [Replace] ...... 45 1 Inserting batteries ...... 10 Formatting the recorder [Format] ...... 46 Charging by connecting to a computer via 2 USB ...... 12 5 Using the recorder on your PC Turning on/off the power ...... 13 Operating environment ...... 48 HOLD ...... 14 Connecting to your PC ...... 50 3 Setting time and date [Time & Date] ...... 15 Disconnecting from your PC ...... 51 Changing the time and date...... 16 Transfer the voice files to your PC ...... 52 4 [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode Using Windows Media Player ...... 53 ...... 17 Window names ...... 53 Notes on the folders ...... 18 Copying music from CD ...... 54 5 About the folders for voice recordings ...... 18 Transferring music file to the recorder ...... 55 About the folder for music playback ...... 19 Copying voice file to the CD ...... 58 6 Selecting the folders and files ...... 20 Using iTunes ...... 60 2 About recording Window names ...... 60 Copying music from CD ...... 61 Recording ...... 21 Transferring music file to the recorder ...... 62 Microphone sensitivity ...... 23 Copying voice file to the CD ...... 63 Recommended settings by Using as external memory of the PC ...... 64 recording condition ...... 24 Recording from external microphone or 6 Other information other devices ...... 25 Alarm message list ...... 65 3 About playback Troubleshooting...... 66 Technical assistance and support ...... 68 Playback ...... 27 Accessories (optional) ...... 68 Setting an index mark or a temp mark ...... 31 Specifications ...... 69 How to begin segment repeat playback ...... 32 Erasing ...... 34
EN 3 Safe and proper usage
Before using your new recorder, read this • Do not operate the unit while manual carefully to ensure that you know operating a vehicle (such as a how to operate it safely and correctly. bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart). Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference. • Keep the unit out of the reach of • The warning symbols indicate important children. safety related information. To protect
• When carrying or storing the • Do not use the batteries if you batteries, be sure to put it in find something wrong with them the provided case to protect its such as leakage, color change or terminals. Do not carry or store deformity. the batteries with any metal • Unplug the charger if the objects (such as key rings). charging is still incomplete after If this warning is not followed, the specified time it should take. fire, overheating or electric shock • Should any batteries liquid get on may occur. skin or clothing, promptly wash it • Do not connect the batteries off with clean water. directly to a power outlet • Keep batteries away from fire. or a cigarette lighter of an f Caution: automobile. • Do not insert the batteries with • Do not subject batteries to strong their = and - terminals reversed. shocks. • If any liquid from a battery gets • When using rechargeable into your eyes, promptly wash it batteries that have not been used off with clean water and consult for a while, be sure to recharge your doctor at once. them before use. • Do not attempt to recharge • Rechargeable batteries have alkaline, lithium or any other limited lifetime. When the non-rechargeable batteries. operating time becomes shorter • Never use any batteries with a even if the rechargeable battery torn or cracked outer cover. is fully charged under the • Keep batteries out of the reach of specified condition, replace it children. with a new one. • If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor: 1 remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service. • Do not expose the batteries to water. Do not allow water to contact the terminals. • Do not remove or damage the EN batteries insulating sheet. 5 Getting started Main features s Dual function recorder as a s Index mark and temp mark Digital Voice Recorder and a features allow you to quickly find Digital Music Player (☞ P.17). desired locations (☞ P. 31). s The recorder stores highly s The playback speed can be 1 compressed WMA (Windows controlled as preferred (☞ P. 36, Media Audio) format voice P. 42). Main features messages in integrated flash s It has built-in SRS WOW XT memory (☞ P. 21). It can also (☞ P. 36, P. 40). playback MP3* (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 s You can change the playback Audio Layer-3) and WAV* format equalizer settings (☞ P. 36, P. 41). files (☞ P. 27, P.53, P.60). s Connecting this recorder directly * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M to the USB port links up with your only. PC. The data can be transferred or s Supports the MP3 format and saved without USB cable or driver linear PCM format, which is software (☞ P. 50). capable of recording sound This recorder is compatible with USB 2.0, quality equivalent to CD-level enabling fast data transfer to a computer. (For WS-520M only) (☞ P.36, P.38). s This USB storage class support s It has a built-in Variable Control recorder can be utilized as Voice Actuator (VCVA) function external memory to read and (☞ P. 36, P. 39). save the data (☞ P. 64). s The Low Cut Filter minimizes By connecting the computer with the air conditioner noise and other USB, pictures, text data, etc. can be similar noises while recording saved, and utilized to carry data. (☞ P. 36, P. 39). s It has a USB charging function s A Noise Cancel function (☞ P. 36, (☞ P.12). P. 40) and a Voice Filter function (☞ P. 36, P. 40) cut noise and enable clear audio playback. s For WMA-format recording, you can select one of 6 recording modes such as stereo or monaural (☞ P. 36, P. 38). s It has a backlight full-dot display (LCD panel) (☞ P. 8). s It features various repeat functions (☞ P. 32, P. 36, P. 41). EN 6 Identification of parts
1 2 3 4 8 5 ( 1 * 0 6 Identification of parts & ! ^ @ ) % # - $ = 9 7 q
1 EAR (Earphone) jack # MENU button 2 MIC (Microphone) jack $ – button 3 Built-in stereo microphone (L) % INDEX/ERASE button 4 Built-in stereo microphone (R) ^ OK ` button 5 Recording indicator light & 0 button 6 LIST button * STOP (4) button 7 Strap hole ( Battery cover 8 Display (LCD panel) ) HOLD switch 9 Built-in speaker - Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch*1 0 + button MIC SENSE CONF/DICT switch*2 ! REC (s) (Record) button = USB connector slide lever @ 9 button q USB connector *1 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. *2 For WS-400S only.
EN 7 Identification of parts
Display (LCD panel)
Folder list display 1 [VOICE] mode indicator Record/ Playback status indicator " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ Battery indicator WS-500M: 2 Folder name When [VOICE] mode is selected: 3 [MUSIC] mode indicator 1 Record/ Playback status indicator
Identification of parts 1 Battery indicator 4 Folder name
2 File list display
" For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M:
When [MUSIC] mode is selected: When [VOICE] mode is selected:
3 1 4 2
When [MUSIC] mode is selected: " For WS-400S: 3 1 4
2
EN 8 Identification of parts
" For WS-400S: When [MUSIC] mode is selected:
1 % 0 2 ! @ # ^ 1 $ & Identification of parts
" For WS-400S: 1 Folder name Record/ Playback status indicator 1 Battery indicator 2 2 6 File name 3 3 Folder name 7 Record/ Playback status indicator 8 Battery indicator 4 4 File name 5 9 1 File name File display Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: 2 Folder indicator Recording mode indicator 3 During recording mode: When [VOICE] mode is selected: Remaining memory bar indicator During playback mode: 1 Playback position bar indicator 2 6 4 Recording date and time 3 5 [?] Microphone Sensitivity 7 indicator 8 [!] VCVA indicator 4 % 5 9 [ ] Noise Cancel indicator [$] Voice Filter indicator [0] Low Cut Filter indicator 6 Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder EN 9 Identification of parts Power supply
7 During recording mode: Inserting batteries Elapsed recording time During playback mode: This recorder can be used with either Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries or AAA Alkaline Elapsed playback time Batteries. 8 During recording mode: Remaining recording time 1 Lightly press down on the arrow During playback or stop mode: and slide the battery cover open. 1 File length
Identification of parts/Power supply 9 Playback mode indicator 0 Title name ! Artist name @ Album name # Elapsed playback time $ [#] SRS WOW XT indicator ["] Equalizer indicator % Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the 2 Insert size-AAA alkaline battery, folder observing the correct = and ^ File length - polarities. & Playback mode indicator
" For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • When charging the recorder, be sure to use the supplied specified Ni-MH rechargeable (BR401) batteries. • The supplied rechargeable batteries are not fully charged. Before using the unit or after long periods of disuse, it is recommended that you EN continuously charge them until full (☞ P.12). 10 Power supply
• Be sure to stop the recorder before " For WS-400S: replacing the batteries. Unloading the • This recorder cannot charge batteries while the recorder is in use may rechargeable batteries. cause a malfunction such as corrupting the fi le, etc. If you are recording into a fi le and the batteries run out, you will loose 3 Close the battery cover your currently recorded fi le because the completely by pressing to the fi le header will not be able to close. It is direction A, then sliding to the crucial to change the batteries once you 1 direction B. see only one Hash mark in the battery indicator. supply Power • If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace the dead batteries or if you take the batteries in and out repeatedly at short intervals, you may have to reset the time when you have loaded fresh batteries (☞ P.15). • Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time. • When playing a voice/music fi le, the recorder may be reset due to the • If the “hour” indicator flashes in the reduction of the voltage output of the display, see “Setting time and date batteries depending on the volume level [Time & Date]” (☞ P.15). even if [8] is displayed in the battery indicator. In this case, lower the volume of the recorder. Battery indicator • When replacing rechargeable batteries, be sure to use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries The battery indicator on the display changes (optional). The use of other manufacturers' as the batteries loose power. products can damage the recorder and should be avoided.
• When [:] appears on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible. When the batteries are too weak, [ ] and [Battery Low] appears on the display and the recorder shuts down.
Notes • Manganese batteries may not be used in this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable EN batteries are recommended. 11 Power supply
Charging by connecting to a 3 While pressing the STOP (4) computer via USB button, connect to the PC’s USB port. " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M:
You can charge the batteries by connecting 1 to a PC's USB port. When charging, be sure
Power supply Power to correctly place the rechargeable batteries (supplied) into the recorder (☞ P.10).
Do not charge the primary batteries such as alkaline or lithium batteries. It may cause battery leakage heating and recorder malfunction.
1 Boot the PC. 2 Slide the USB connector slide lever in the direction indicated by the arrow to eject the USB connector out of the recorder.
• When charging the battery, press and hold the STOP (4) button until [Please Wait] is displayed. 4 Charging is completed when battery indication becomes to [<]. Charging time: approximately 3 hours * * It shows the approximate time when charging the rechargeable battery fully from no remaining power at the room temperature. The charging time will be changed depending on the remaining amount and the state of batteries.
Notes • The recorder cannot be charged when the EN PC is not turned on. Also, it may not be charged when the PC is in standby mode, 12 stop mode and sleep mode. Power supply
• Do not charge the recorder with the USB Recommended temperature range: hub connected. When operating appliance: • If [Cannot charge] is displayed, it means 0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F that a battery that cannot be charged is Charging: in the recorder. Replace the batteries with supplied ones at once (☞ P. 10). 5°C - 35°C/ 41°F - 95°F • You cannot charge when [;]*1 or Storage for a long period: [=]*2 blinks. Charge the batteries at the –20°C - 30°C/ –4°F - 86°F temperature from 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). Using the rechargeable batteries outside 1 *1 [;]: When surrounding temperature is the above temperature range may result in low. declining efficiency and shorter battery life. supply Power *2 [=]: When surrounding temperature is In order to prevent battery leakage or rust, high. remove the rechargeable batteries from the • When using time becomes notably short products when you will not be using them even after the batteries are fully charged, for a long time, and store them separately. replace them with new ones. • Be sure to push the USB connector all the Notes way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not • This recorder is designed to fully charge operate properly. batteries regardless of their energy level. • Use the supplied USB extension cable However, for best results when charging depending on situations. newly purchased rechargeable batteries • Do not use USB extension cables other or batteries that have not been used than the supplied cable. for a long time (more than one month), Using cables from other manufacturers It is recommended to fully charge the could result in damage to the recorder. Do batteries then discharge repeatedly for 2 not use the supplied USB extension cable to 3 times. with devices from other manufacturers. • When disposing rechargeable batteries, always observe the local laws and Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries regulations. Contact you local recycling center for proper disposal methods. Read the following descriptions carefully • If Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are not when you use the Ni-MH rechargeable fully discharged, protect against short- batteries. circuiting (e.g. by taping the contacts) Discharging: before disposing. The rechargeable batteries self-discharge For customers in Germany: while this is not in use. Be sure to charge Olympus has a contract with the GRS (Joint them regularly before use. Battery Disposal Association) in Germany to Operating temperature: ensure environmentally friendly disposal. The rechargeable batteries are chemical products. The rechargeable batteries Turning on/off the power efficiency may fluctuate even when When the recorder is not being used, operating within the recommended turn the power off to reduce battery temperature range. This is an inherent consumption to a minimum. Even if nature of such products. the power is turned off, existing data, EN mode settings, and clock settings will be maintained. 13 Power supply HOLD
Turning on the power If you bring the recorder is set to HOLD mode, the running conditions will be Slide the HOLD switch in the preserved, and all buttons will be disabled. opposite direction that indicated by This feature is useful when the recorder has the arrow. to be carried in a bag or pocket. Set the recorder to HOLD mode 1 While the recorder is during stop mode, slide the HOLD switch in the Power supply/HOLD Power direction indicated by the arrow.
• The display will turn on, and the power will be turned on. • The resume function will bring the recorder back to the stop position in memory before power was turned off. Turning off the power • After [Hold] appears on the display, the recorder is set to HOLD mode. While the recorder is during stop Exit HOLD mode mode, slide the HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow. Slide the HOLD switch in the • The display shuts off, and the power will opposite direction that indicated by be turned off. the arrow. • The resume function remembers the stop position before the power is turned off. Power save mode
If the recorder is stopped/not used for over 5 minutes after it is turned on, it goes into standby (power-save) mode, and the display shuts off. • To exit standby mode and turn on the display, press any button.
Notes EN • If you press any button in HOLD mode, the clock display fl ashes for 2 seconds, but it 14 will not operate the recorder. HOLD/Setting time and date [Time & Date]
• If HOLD is applied during playback 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to (recording), operation is disabled with select the item to set. the playback (recording) state unchanged (When playback has ended and the • Select the item from the “hour”, recording has ended due to the remaining “minute”, “year”, “month” and “day” memory being used up, it will stop). with a flashing point. Setting time and date 1 [Time & Date] HOLD/Setting time and date If you set the time and date beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file. Setting 2 Press the + or − button to set. the time and date beforehand enables easier file management. • Follow the same steps by pressing the 9 or 0 button to select the next item, and press the + or − button to When you use the recorder for the set. first time after purchasing it, or when • You can select between 12 and 24 the batteries have been inserted hour display by pressing the LIST without the device having been button while setting the hour and used in a long time, the [Set Time & minute. Date] will appear. When the “hour” Example: 10:38 P.M is flashing, conduct the setup from Step 1. 10:38 PM 22:38 (Initial setting) • You can select the order of the “month”, “day” and “year” by pressing the LIST button while setting them. Example: April 15, 2009 4M 15D 2009Y (Initial setting)
15D 4M 2009Y
2009Y 4M 15D LIST button 3 ` +− button Press the OK button to 9 0 button complete the setting. OK ` button EN 15 Setting time and date [Time & Date]
• The clock will start from the set date 2 Press the + or − button to select and time. Press the OK ` button [Device Menu] tab. according to the time signal. • You can change the menu display by moving the settings tab cursor.
1 Setting time and date and time Setting
Note ` • If you press the OK button during the 3 ` 9 setup operation, the recorder will save the Press the OK or button to items that were set to that point. move the cursor to the item to set. Changing the time and date • [Device Menu] will appear on the While the recorder is during stop mode, display. press and hold the STOP (4) button to display the [Time & Date], and [Remain]. If the current time and date is not correct, set it using the procedure below.
+− button 9 button 4 Press the OK ` or 9 button. ` OK button • [Time & Date] will appear on the MENU button display. • The “hour” will flash on the display, indicating the start of the Time and 1 Date setup process. While the recorder is during stop The following steps are the same as Step 1 mode, press the MENU button. through Step 3 of “Setting time and date • The menu will appear on the display [Time & Date]” (☞ P.15). (☞ P. 36). 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu screen.
EN 16 [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode
" For WS-520M/WS-510M/ [MUSIC] mode: WS-500M: Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC] This device can be used as a voice recorder position. or as a music player. For recording and playback voice recordings, set the mode switch to [VOICE]. For listening to music, set the mode switch to [MUSIC]. 1
[VOICE] mode: mode [MUSIC] and mode [VOICE] Slide the mode switch to [VOICE] position.
• The recorder functions as a music player. See “About the folder for music playback” for transferring music fi les to the recorder using Windows Media Player (☞ P.19).
• This recorder functions as an IC recorder. See “About the folders for voice recordings” regarding the destination of saved fi les (☞ P.18).
EN 17 Notes on the folders
The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and folders for music playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved. About the folders for voice recordings [Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for voice recordings. When recording with the recorder, select any one of the five folders and then record. 1 Folder A 001 Notes on the folders the on Notes Recorder
Folder B 002
003 Folder C 004 Folder D
Folder Folder E 200
Each folder can store up to 200 File files.
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder. WS50 0001 .WMA 1 User ID: The user ID name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder. 1232 File number: A serial number automatically assigned by a Digital Voice Recorder. 3 Extension: These are the file name extensions for the recording format when recording with this device. • Linear PCM format* .WAV • MP3 format* .MP3 EN • WMA format .WMA * For WS-520M only. 18 Notes on the folders
" For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: About the folder for music playback When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player, a folder is automatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure as shown in the diagram below. Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged in preferential order and replayed (☞ P.45). 1 Notes on the folders the on Notes
Music First layer Second layer
Music Artist 01 Album 01 001
002 Artist 02 Album 02 003
Artist 03 Album 03 004 A
200
Each folder can store up to 200 files.
Up to 128 folders can be created under the [Music] folder, including [Music]. Precautions for transferring music files: When using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync] instead of setting the synchronization options. All the files will be transferred to the part A above Folder EN (☞ P.57). File 19 Selecting the folders and files
Change folders while the operation is stopped or played back. For information on the layered structure of the folders, see the section entitled “Notes on the folders” (☞ P.18, P.19).
Operation of the folders for music playbacks:
" For WS-520M/WS-510M/WS-500M: 1
Selecting the folders and files and folders the Selecting Folder list display Folder list display Folder list display File list display (First layer) (Second layer)
Operation of the folders for voice recordings:
Folder list display File list display File display
File display
Moving through the levels File display LIST button OK `button Information of the selected file is displayed. Enters in Return Proceed playback standby mode. Each time you press this it Each time you press this it returns up one level. The list opens the folder or file selected display can be operated by the in the list display and proceeds 0 button. down one level. When you press and hold the The list display screen can be List display LIST button while moving in operated by the 9 button. a hierarchy of folders, it will return to the file display. The folders and files + or − button recorded in this recorder are EN displayed. Select the folder or file. 20 About recording
2 Press the REC (s) button to start Recording recording. • The recording indicator light glows Before starting recording, select a folder 7 between [&] to [*]. These five folders can and [ ] will appear on the display. be selectively used to distinguish the kind • Turn the microphone in the direction of recording; for example, Folder [&] might of the source to be recorded. be used to store private information, while Folder ['] might be dedicated to holding a business information. b c 2 STOP (4) button d Recording e
REC (s) button a Recording mode b Remaining memory bar indicator c Elapsed recording time d Remaining recording time e Level meter (change according to the recording level and recording function settings) " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ • [Rec Mode] cannot be changed in WS-500M: the recording standby mode or while s recording. Configure this while the • If the REC ( ) button is pressed ☞ while the mode switch is set recorder is stopped ( P. 36, P. 38). to [MUSIC], [Music Mode] will 3 Press the STOP (4) button to stop flash on the display. Set the recording. mode switch to [VOICE] before 4 recording (☞ P.17). • [ ] will appear on the display.
1 Select the recording folder (☞ P.18 to P.20). How to change folders: f 1 Pressing the LIST button at the file display while stopped will return you to the next higher level. Pressing the LIST button repeatedly will bring you f File length to the folder list display. 2 Pressing button + or − at the folder list display will select the folders for voice recordings. • Newly recorded audio will be saved as the last file in the selected folder. EN 21 Recording
Notes To quickly check on the recorded contents • To ensure recording from the beginning, start speaking after you see the recording While the recorder is during indicator light on. recording mode, press the OK ` • When remaining recording time is less button. than 60 seconds, the recording indicator light starts fl ashing. When the recording time is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, the light fl ashes faster. • [Folder Full] will appear when the recording cannot be made any further. Select on other 2 folder or delete any unnecessary fi les before
Recording recording (☞ P. 34). • [Memory Full] will appear when the memory is full. Delete any unnecessary • [6] will appear on the display. fi les before recording any further (☞ P. 34). • Stop recording and the file that was just recorded will be played back. Pause Listening while audio is recorded While the recorder is during recording mode, press the REC (s) If you start recording after inserting the button. earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder, you can hear the sound being recorded. The recording monitor volume can be adjusted by pressing the + or − button. Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder.
To EAR jack • [5] will appear on the display. • The recorder will time out after 60 minutes when left in “Rec Pause”. Resume Recording: Press the REC (s) button again. • Recording will resume at the point of interruption. • After recording has started, you can hear the sound being recorded through the earphone.
EN 22 Recording
Notes Microphone sensitivity • Recording level cannot be controlled using the volume button. Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet • When using the earphones, do NOT set the recording needs. volume too high. Listening at very high volume may lead to hearing loss. " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ • Do not place earphones near a WS-500M: microphone as this may cause feedback. • Set the microphone sensitivity • When the external speaker is connected function using the menu display while recording, there is a risk that audio (☞ P. 36, P. 38). feedback will occur. 2 " For WS-400S: Recording Slide the MIC SENSE CONF/DICT switch to select [CONF] or [DICT].
[CONF]: This is a highly sensitive mode which can record surrounding noises. [DICT]: This is the standard level of microphone sensitivity. Select this mode for cases where the volume of the source sound is high, such as a band performance.
Note • When you would like to clearly record a speaker’s voice, set the MIC SENSE CONF/DICT switch to [DICT] and hold the recorder’s built-in stereo microphone close to the speaker’s EN mouth (5-10 cm) before recording. 23 Recording
Recommended settings by recording condition The recorder is initially set to [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereo recordings immediately after purchasing it. The various functions relating to recording can be configured in detail to suit the recording conditions.
Recommended settings Recording condition Recording Mode Microphone Sensitivity Low Cut Filter (☞ P.36, P.38) (☞ P.23 or P.36, P.38) (☞ P.36, P.39)
2 Conferences with
Recording large crowds and [ST XQ] lectures in large rooms. [CONF] or Meetings and busi- [ST XQ] [Conference] ness negotiations [On] [ST HQ] with a small num- [ST SP] ber of people. Dictation with a [ST XQ] [DICT] lot of background [ST HQ] or noise. [HQ] [Dictation] Set the microphone Music playing, wild sensitivity according birds singing, and [ST XQ] [Off] to the volume being railway sounds. recorded. Dictation in a quiet There is no particular recommendation. environment. Choose a setting for recording.
EN 24 Recording
Recording from external Tie clip microphone (omni-directional): microphone or other devices ME15 Small concealing microphone with a The external microphone and other devices tie-clip. can be connected and the sound can be recorded. Connect as follows by the device Telephone pickup: TP7 to be used. Earphone type microphone can be • Do not plug and unplug devices into the plugged into your ear while phoning. recorder’s jack while it is recording. The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded. Recording with external microphone: 2 Notes Connect an external microphone to Recording the MIC jack of the recorder. • The built-in microphone will become inoperable when an external microphone is plugged into the recorder’s MIC jack. • Microphones supported by plug-in power can also be used. • When the external stereo microphone is To MIC jack used while [Rec Mode] is set to a monaural recording mode, audio will be recorded to the L channel only (☞ P. 36, P. 38). • When an external monaural microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo recording mode, it enables recording only with the L channel microphone (☞ P. 36, P. 38).
Applicable external microphones (optional) (☞ P.68) Stereo microphone: ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone enables sensitive stereo recording. 2 channel microphone (omni- directional): ME30W These are highly sensitive omni- directional microphones supported by plug-in power which are well-suited to recording musical performances. Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural microphone (unidirectional): ME52W This microphone is used to record EN sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise. 25 Recording
Recording the sound of other Recording the sound of this devices with this recorder: recorder with other devices: The sound can be recorded when The sound of this recorder can be recorded connecting to the audio output terminal to other devices when connected to the (earphone jack) of the other device, and the audio input terminal (microphone jack) MIC jack of the recorder with the connecting of other devices and the EAR jack of this cord KA333 (optional) for dubbing. recorder, with the connecting cord KA333 (optional) for dubbing.
To audio output To MIC terminal of other 2 jack devices To EAR jack Recording
To audio input terminal of other devices
Note Note • The detailed input levels cannot be • When you adjust the various sound adjusted with this recorder. When external quality settings related to playback on devices are connected, perform a test the recorder, the audio output signal sent recording and then adjust the output level out from the EAR jack will change as well for the external devices. (☞ P. 36, P.40, P.41).
EN 26 About playback
2 In the File list display, press the + Playback or − button to select the file that The recorder can playback WAV*, MP3* you want to playback. and WMA format files. To playback a file • In the File display, press the 9 or recorded with other machines, you need to 0 button to select a file. transfer (copy) it from a computer. 3 Press the OK ` button to start * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. playback. • [6] will appear on the display. a 4 STOP ( ) button b +− button OK ` button c 3 d e Playback
" a File name For WS-520M/WS-510M/ b Folder indicator WS-500M: c Playback position bar indicator • When playing back files d Elapsed playback time e File length transferred from a PC, set the mode switch according to the 4 Press the + or − button to adjust folder type (☞ P.17). to a comfortable listening • When playing back files recorded volume. on the recorder, set the mode switch to [VOICE] (☞ P.17). • The volume can be adjusted within a range from [00] to [30]. 5 Press the STOP (4) button at 1 Select the folder which contains any point you want to stop the the files to be played back (☞ P.18 playback. to P.20). • [4] will appear on the display. How to change folders: • This will stop the file being played 1 Pressing the LIST button at the file back midway. When the resume display during playback or while function is activated the stopped stopped will return you to the next location will be registered, even if the higher level. Pressing the LIST button power is turned off. The next time the repeatedly will bring you to the folder power is turned on, playback may be list display. resumed from the registered stopped 2 Pressing button + or − at the folder location. list display will select the folders for voice recordings and press the OK ` 9 or button. EN 27 Playback
Forwarding • [4] will appear on the display. • If you release the 0 button, it will stop. While the recorder is during stop Press the OK ` button to start playback mode in the file display, press and from where it was stopped. hold the 9 button. While the recorder is during playback mode, press and hold the 0 button. • When you release the 0 button the recorder will resume normal playback • If there is an index mark or temp mark in the middle of the file, the recorder will stop at that location (☞ P. 31). • The recorder stops when it reaches the 3 beginning of the file. Continue pressing the 0 button to proceed with the Playback • [3] will appear on the display. • If you release the 9 button, it will stop. review from the end of the previous file. ` Press the OK button to start playback Locating the beginning of the file from where it was stopped. While the recorder is during playback mode, press and hold the 9 button. • When you release the 9 button the recorder will resume normal playback. • If there is an index mark or temp mark in the middle of the file, the recorder will stop at that location (☞ P. 31). • The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file. Continue pressing the 9 While the recorder is during stop button to proceed with the cue from the mode or playback mode, press the beginning of the next file. 9 button. Rewinding • The recorder skips to the beginning of the next file. While the recorder is during stop While the recorder is during mode in the file display, press and playback mode, press the 0 0 hold the button. button. • The recorder skips to the beginning of the current file. While the recorder is during stop mode, press the 0 button. • The recorder skips to the beginning of EN the previous file. If the recorder stop the midway of the file, return to the beginning 28 of the file. Playback
While the recorder is during Settings relating to playback playback mode, press the 0 button twice. " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ • The recorder skips to the beginning of the WS-500M: previous file. This function enables Segment repeat Notes repeated playback of part of (☞ P.32) • When you skip to the beginning of the file the file being played. during playback, the recorder will stop at This changes the order of the files in the selected folder. It the position of the index mark and temp [Replace] is useful for playing back files mark. The index mark and temp mark (☞ P.45) in a preferred order while in will be skipped when you perform the normal playback mode etc. operation in stop mode (☞ P. 31). • When [Skip Space] set to other than If recorded audio is difficult 3 to understand because of
[File Skip], the recorder will skip forward/ [Noise Cancel]*1 Playback noisy surroundings, adjust (☞ P.36, P.40) reverse the specified time, then will start the Noise Cancel setting playback (☞ P. 36, P. 43). level. Playback through earphone The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low An earphone can be connected to the EAR [Voice Filter]*1 and high frequency tones (☞ P.36, P.40) during normal, fast, or slow jack of the recorder for listening. playback, and enable clear audio playback. The recorder has SRS WOW XT, an audio processing [WOW]*2 technology that increases (☞ P.36, P.40) sound clarity and bass quality. To EAR jack If you change the equalizer [Equalizer]*2 setting, you can enjoy the (☞ P.36, P.41) music with your favorite sound quality. You can select the playback [Play Mode]*3 • When the earphone is used, the recorder mode that fits your prefer- (☞ P.36, P.41) speaker will be switched-off. ence. The playback speed can be [Play Speed] Notes set to slow speed or fast (☞ P.36, P.42) • To avoid irritation to the ear, insert the speed playback. earphone after turning down the volume [Skip Space] The skip interval length can level. (☞ P.36, P.43) be set. • When you listen with the earphone during playback, do not raise the volume too *1 Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode. much. It may cause hearing impairment *2 Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode. and decrease in hearing ability. *3 The operation is diff erent between EN [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode. 29 Playback
About music file " For WS-400S: In cases where the recorder is unable to playback music files that have been This function enables Segment repeat transferred to it, check to make sure that the repeated playback of part of (☞ P.32) the file being played. sampling rate and bit rate are in the range where playback is possible. Combinations of This changes the order of the sampling rates and bit rates for music files files in the selected folder. It [Replace] which the recorder can playback are given is useful for playing back files (☞ P.45) in a preferred order while in below. normal playback mode etc. File Sampling Bit rate The recorder has a Voice format frequency Filter Function to cut low WAV* 44.1 kHz 16 bit [Voice Filter] and high frequency tones format 3 (☞ P.36, P.40) during normal, fast, or slow playback, and enable clear MPEG1 Layer3: Playback audio playback. 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, MP3* 48 kHz From 8 kbps up to You can select the playback [Play Mode] format MPEG2 Layer3: 320 kbps mode that fits your prefer- (☞ P.36, P. 41) 16 kHz, 22.05 kHz, ence. 24 kHz The playback speed can be [Play Speed] 8 kHz, 11 kHz, set to slow speed or fast (☞ P.36, P.42) WMA 16 kHz, 22 kHz, From 5 kbps up to speed playback. format 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 320 kbps [Skip Space] The skip interval length can 48 kHz (☞ P.36, P.43) be set. * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. • Variable bitrate MP3 fi les (in which conversion bitrates can vary) may not play properly. • For WAV fi les, this recorder can only play back those in the linear PCM format. WAV fi les other than these cannot be played back. • This recorder is compatible with Microsoft Corporation DRM9, but not with DRM10.
EN 30 Playback
Setting an index mark or a temp mark Clearing an index mark or a temp mark: If index marks and temp marks are placed, you can quickly find a location you want 1 Locate the index or temp mark to listen to in fast forward and fast rewind you want to clear. and when cuing a file. Index marks cannot be placed on MP3 files or files created on 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to machines other than Olympus IC recorders, select the index or temp mark to but temp marks can be placed instead to erase. temporarily remember desired locations.
+− button 3 9 0 button Playback OK ` button INDEX/ERASE button 3 While the index or temp number appears for approximately 2 1 While the recorder is during seconds on the display, press the recording mode or playback INDEX/ERASE button. mode, press the INDEX/ERASE • The index or temp mark is erased. button. • Index or temp numbers after the • Even after an index or temp mark is erased index or temp number will placed, recording or playback will automatically move up. continue so you can place index or temp marks in other locations in a similar manner. • A number appears on the display and an index mark or temp mark will be placed.
Notes • Temp marks are temporary markings, so if you move to another fi le, switch to the list screen, or connect the recorder EN to a computer, they will be automatically erased. 31 Playback
• Up to 16 index and temp marks can be How to begin segment repeat set in a fi le. If you try to place more than 16 index or temp marks, [Index Full] playback message will appear for index marks, and This function enables repeated playback of [Temp Mark Full] for temp marks. part of the file being played. • Index or temp marks cannot be set or erased in a locked fi le (☞ P. 36, P. 38).
+− button 9 0 button OK ` button REC (s) button 3 Playback 1 Select a file that has a segment you would like to play back repeatedly (☞ P.18 to P.20). 2 In the File list display, press the + or − button to select the file. • In the File display, press the 9 or 0 button to select a file. 3 Press the OK ` button to start playback. 4 Press the REC (s) button at the point you want to start segment repeat playback. • [w] will flash on the display.
• Fast forwarding and rewinding can be conducted when [w] is flashing in the same manner as during normal EN playback, and you can quickly proceed as far as the end position 32 (☞ P.28). Playback
• When it reaches to the end of the file Cancel the segment repeat playback function while [w] is flashing, the point will become the end position, and repeat Pressing any of the following playback will start. buttons will release the segment 5 Press the REC (s) button again at repeat playback. the position where you want to end segment repeat playback. • The recorder repeatedly plays back the segment until the segment repeat playback is cancelled.
3 Playback
a Press the STOP (4) button Pressing the STOP (4) button will release Note segment repeat playback, and stop playback. • As in normal playback mode, playback b Press the REC (s) button speed can be changed during segment s repeat playback as well (☞ P. 36, P.42). If an Pressing the REC ( ) button will release index mark and temp mark are inserted segment repeat playback, and playback or eliminated during segment repeat continues without repeating. playback, segment repeat playback will c Press the 9 button be canceled and it will return to normal Pressing the 9 button will release playback mode (☞ P. 31). segment repeat playback, and fast forward and cue to the beginning of the next file. d Press the 0 button Pressing the 0 button will release segment repeat playback, and reverse to the beginning of the current file.
EN 33 Erasing
A selected file can be erased from a folder. 6 Press the + button to select Also, all files in a folder can be erased [Start]. simultaneously.
+− button 9 0 button OK ` button INDEX/ERASE button 7 Press the OK ` button. • The display changes to [Erase!] and 3 1 Select the folder or file you want erasing will start.
Erasing to erase (☞ P.18 to P.20). • [Erase Done] is displayed when the file is erased. File numbers will be 2 In the File list display, press the + reassigned automatically. or − button to select the file you want to erase. • In the File display, press the 9 or 0 button to select a file. 3 While the recorder is during stop mode, press the INDEX/ERASE button.
4 Press the + or − button to select [Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]. 5 Press the OK ` button.
Notes • The locked fi les and fi les set as read-only cannot be erased (☞ P. 36, P. 38). EN • If an action is not selected within 8 seconds, the recorder will return to stop 34 status. Erasing
• It may take over 10 seconds to complete processing. Never remove batteries during this time because data may be corrupted. In addition, replace the batteries with new ones in order to ensure that the batteries will not run out while processing. • For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only: You can delete other than [Music] folders when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] mode. However, you cannot delete any folders when the recorder is set to [VOICE] mode. • For WS-400S only: You cannot delete folders through the recorder. 3 Erasing
EN 35 Menu setting Menu setting method Items in menus are categorized by tabs, so 3 Press the OK ` or 9 button to select a tab first and move to a desired item move the cursor to the item to to quickly set it. You can set each menu item set. as follows.
+− button 9 0 button OK ` button MENU button 4 Press the + or − button to move 4 to the item you want to set.
Menu setting method 1 While the recorder is during stop mode, press the MENU button. • The menu will appear on the display.
5 Press the OK ` or 9 button. • Moves to the setting of the selected item. • Menu items can be set during a recording or playback (☞ P. 37). 6 Press the + or − button to change ☞ 2 Press the + or − button to move the setting ( P.38 to P.44). to the tab that contains the item you want to set (☞ P.38 to P.44). • You can change the menu display by moving the settings tab cursor.
EN 36 Menu setting method
7 Press the OK ` button to 4 Setting menu during recording: complete the setting. Function Setting Mic Sense Low Cut Filter
VCVA To menu item options Backlight
LED • You will be informed that the settings have been established via the screen. 4 Setting menu during playback: • Pressing the 0 button without pressing the OK ` button will cancel Function Setting the settings and return you to the previous screen. Property 8 Press the MENU button to close Noise Cancel*1 4 the menu screen. Voice Filter*2 Menu setting method • When in the menu screen during WOW*3 recording or playback, pressing the 0 Equalizer*3 or MENU button will allow To menu item you to return to the playback screen Play Mode options without interrupting recording or playback. Play Speed
Notes Skip Space • The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for Backlight 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a selected item is not applied. LED • When entering menu settings during *1 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only recording or playback, the menu settings (Set to [VOICE] mode). will be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with *2 For WS-400S. no buttons being pressed. For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M (Set to [VOICE] mode). *3 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only (Set to [MUSIC] mode).
EN 37 Menu setting method
+ File Menu , Rec Menu
Erase Lock " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased. Locked files are • When performing operations on not erased when you select to erase all files [Rec Menu] screen, set the mode from a folder (☞ P. 34). switch to [VOICE] (☞ P.17). [On]: Locks the file and prevents it from being Mic Sense erased. [Off]: Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased. recording needs. Replace " For WS-400S: 4 Refer to “Rearranging files [Replace]” (☞ P.45). • Use the switch to set the microphone sensitivity (☞ P.23).
Menu setting method Property
File and folder information can be [Conference]: confirmed from the menu screen. This is a highly sensitive mode which can When the file is selected: record surrounding noises. [Name] (File name), [Date] (Time stamp), [Dictation]: [Size] (File size), [Bit Rate]*1 (File format), This is the standard level of microphone [Artist]*2 (Artist name) and [Album]*2 sensitivity. Select this mode for cases (Album name) will appear on the display. where the volume of the source sound is *1 When a linear PCM format file has high, such as a band performance. been selected, [Bit Rate] area displays • When you would like to clearly record the sampling frequency and bit rate. a speaker’s voice, set [Mic Sense] to *2 When a file contains no tag [Dictation] and hold recorder’s built-in information, the display contents of stereo microphone close to the speaker’s this area are blank.When [VOICE] is mouth (5-10 cm) before recording. selected, [Artist] and [Album] will not appear on the display. Rec Mode When the folder is selected: The recorder can record in the linear PCM [Name] (File name), [Folder]*1 (Number format (For WS-520M only). High resolution of folder) and [File]*2 (Number of file) will recording at a high sampling rate and high appear on the display. bit rate equivalent or superior to that of *1 When [VOICE] is selected, [Folder] will a music CD is possible. Moreover, it also not appear on the display. supports the MP3 and WMA formats. *2 Files which cannot be recognized by this recorder are not included in the 1 Select the recording format. number of files. [PCM]: EN • Select the files for which you would like This is an uncompressed audio format to confirm information in advance before which is used for music CDs and the 38 operating the menu. like. Menu setting method
[MP3]: [On]: MPEG is the international standard Enables the VCVA function. Will start established by a working group of the recording in VCVA mode. ISO (International Organization for [Off]: Standardization). Disables this function. Will resume [WMA]: recording in normal mode. This is an audio compression encoding method that was Adjust the start/stop actuation developed by the Microsoft level: Corporation in the US. 1 Press the REC (s) button to start 2 Select the recording rate. recording. [PCM]*: [44.1 kHz/16 bit] • When the sound volume is lower than [MP3]*: [256 kbps], [128 kbps] the preset threshold sound level, [WMA]: [ST XQ], [ST HQ], [ST SP], [HQ], recording automatically stops after [SP], [LP] * For WS-520M only. 1 sec approximately, and [Standby] flashes on the display. The recording • To record a meeting and lecture clearly, set indicator light glows when recording 4 other than [LP] in [Rec Mode]. starts and flashes when recording Menu setting method • When the external monaural microphone pauses. is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo 2 9 0 recording mode, it enables recording only Press the or button with the L channel microphone. adjust the start/stop actuation level. Low Cut Filter • The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to different values. minimize low-frequency sounds and record • The higher the value, the more voices more clearly. This function can reduce sensitive the recorder to sounds. At noise from air conditioners, projectors and the highest value, even the faintest other similar noises. sound will activate recording. [On]: Enables the Low Cut Filter function. [Off]: Disables this function. VCVA a When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold b volume level, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording a Level meter (varies according to the automatically, and stops when the volume sound volume being recorded) drops below the threshold level. The b Start level (moves to the right/left VCVA feature extends recording time and according to the set level) conserves memory by stopping recording EN during silent periods, which helps the playback to be more efficient. 39 Menu setting method
• The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone " For WS-400S: sensitivity mode (☞ P.23 or P. 38 ). • If the starting level is not adjusted within [Voice Filter] 2 seconds, the display will return to the [Play Mode] (☞ P.41) previous. • If the surrounding noise is loud, the [Play Speed] (☞ P.42) starting sensitivity of the VCVA can be [Skip Space] (☞ P.43) adjusted according to the recording situation. • To ensure successful recordings, prior Noise Cancel testing and adjustment of the start/stop actuation level is recommended. If recorded audio is difficult to understand because of noisy surroundings, adjust the - Play Menu Noise Cancel setting level. [High] [Low]: Enables the Noise Cancel function. Noise 4 " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ will be reduced in the file when it’s played WS-500M: back for better sound quality. Menu setting method • When operating [Play Menu] [Off]: screen, different settings items Disables this function. are displayed depending on the • When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or position of the mode switch. [High], [Voice Filter] and slow/high speed playback functions will not function. To use When [VOICE] mode is selected: these functions, set [Noise Cancel] to [Off]. [Noise Cancel] Voice Filter [Voice Filter] The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to [Play Mode] (☞ P.41) cut low and high frequency tones during normal, fast, or slow playback, and enable [Play Speed] (☞ P.42) clear audio playback. [Skip Space] (☞ P.43) [On]: Enables the Voice Filter function. When [MUSIC] mode is selected: [Off]: Disables this function. [WOW] • When [Voice Filter] is set to [On], [Noise [Equalizer] (☞ P.41) Cancel] will not function. To use this functions, set [Voice Filter] to [Off]. [Play Mode] (☞ P.41) [Play Speed] (☞ P.42) WOW [Skip Space] (☞ P.43) The recorder has SRS WOW XT, an audio processing technology that increases sound clarity and bass quality. The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) and EN the bass effect (TruBass) may be individually 40 adjusted through 4 levels of processing. Menu setting method
1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass]. 2 Select the frequency band. [SRS 3D]: [60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz]: The surround effect can be adjusted. Select the frequency bandwidth The expansive feel and clarity of the setting. sound can be increased. 3 [TruBass]: Select the equalizer level. The low-frequency range can be • You can select the equalizer level from [–6] adjusted. The low-frequency range to [+6] in 1dB increments. can be made richer. • The higher the decibel value, the louder 2 Adjust the surround level or bass the sound. • To change the settings again, press the effect level. 9 or 0 button and repeat the [High] [Middle] [Low]: procedure from step 2. The sound quality can be adjusted to one of 3 levels. Play Mode [Off]: Disables this function. You can select the playback mode that fits • The SRS WOW XT eff ect will be weakened your preference. 4
if the bit rate for any music fi le is less than Menu setting method 32 kbps. " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ • Depending on the song, the SRS WOW XT WS-500M: eff ect will be heightened, and may sound like noise. If this happens, adjust the Set to [MUSIC] mode. SRS WOW XT eff ect. • Set [WOW] to [Off] to use the slow Select the desired playback range: playback or fast playback mode. Otherwise you cannot use these functions 1 Select [Play Area]. (☞ P.42). 2 Select [File], [Folder] or [All]. Equalizer [File]: If you change the equalizer setting, you can Selects the current file. enjoy the music with your favorite sound [Folder]: quality. Selects the current folder. [All]: 1 Select the desired equalizer Selects all files in the internal characteristics. memory. [Off]: Select the desired playback mode: Disables the equalizer function. [Rock] [Pop] [Jazz]: 1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]. Enables the equalizer function. [Repeat]: [User]: Sets to repeat playback mode. Select [User] to save your own [Random]: custom equalizer settings. If [User] is Sets to random playback mode. selected, proceed to Step 2. EN 41 Menu setting method
2 Select [On] or [Off]. 1 Select [Slow Playback] or [On]: [Fast Playback]. Sets the playback range to be played 2 back repeatedly or randomly. Set the playback speed. [Off]: When [Slow Playback] is selected: Disables this function. [x0.5 Play] [x0.625 Play] [x0.75 Play] [x0.875 Play] When [Fast Playback] is selected: " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ [x1.125 Play] [x1.25 Play] WS-500M: [x1.375 Play] [x1.5 Play] [x2.0 Play] Set to [VOICE] mode. Change Playback Speed: " For WS-400S: 1 Press the OK ` button to start [File]: playback. Stop after playing back the current file. 2 ` [Folder]: Press the OK button to switch 4 Play files continuously in the current folder playback speed. ` Menu setting method until the last file and stop. • Every time the OK button is • In [File] mode, when the recorder comes pressed, the playback speed will to the end of the last fi le in the folder, switch. [End] fl ashes for two seconds on the • Even if playback is stopped, the display and the recorder stops at the start changed playback speed will be of the last fi le. retained. The next playback will be at • In [Folder] mode, when the recorder that speed. comes to the end of the last fi le in the Normal playback: Playback at normal folder, [End] fl ashes for two seconds on speed. the display and the recorder stops at the Slow playback: Playback speed slows start of the fi rst fi le in the folder. down, and [2] will appear on the • In [All] mode, after playing the last fi le in display (default at 0.75 times as fast). the folder, the recorder will start playing Fast playback: Playback speed becomes from the fi rst fi le in the next folder. When faster, and [1] will appear on the it comes to the end of the last fi le in the display (default at 1.5 times as fast). recorder, [End] fl ashes for two seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the Restrictions on double speed start of the fi rst fi le in the recorder. playback: Play Speed Double speed fast playback may not be available depending on the The playback speed of the file can be sampling frequency and the bit rate changed between 0.5 and 2 times speed. of the file to be played back. In such Change the speed according to need such as a case, the device plays back in up to listening to meeting content at a fast speed x1.5 speed. or reviewing spots that you couldn't catch in a language lesson at a slow speed. The • As in normal playback mode, you can stop EN tone will be automatically adjusted digitally playback, cue a file, or insert an index mark without changing the voice so it sounds in slow playback and fast playback modes 42 natural. as well (☞ P. 31). Menu setting method
• The slow playback or fast playback is . LCD/Sound Menu available even if either [Voice Filter] or [Equalizer] is set (☞ P.40, P.41). • The slow playback or fast playback is Backlight not available if either [Noise Cancel] or [WOW] eff ect is set (☞ P.40). The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initial setting) seconds when a button on the • Playback speed will return to normal if the recorder is pressed. mode switch setting is changed. 1 Select [Lighting Time] or Skip Space [Brightness]. This function enables you to skip (forward) 2 Set the lighting time. or reverse skip (rewind) a file being played for a set period. This function is convenient [Off]: for quickly skipping to another playback Disables this function. position or repeatedly playing back short [5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds] phrases. [1minutes]: Enables the Backlight function. 1 Select [Forward Skip] or 4 3 Set the brightness. [Reverse Skip]. Menu setting method [High] [Low]: 2 Set the skip space. Sets the brightness of the backlight When [Forward Skip] is selected: when lit. [File Skip] [10sec. Skip] [30sec. Skip] Contrast [1min. Skip] [5min. Skip] [10min. Skip] Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels. When [Reverse Skip] is selected: You can adjust the LCD display contrast level [File Skip] [1sec. Skip] – [5sec. Skip] from [01] to [12]. [10sec. Skip] [30sec. Skip] [1min. Skip] [5min. Skip] LED [10min. Skip] You can set it so the LED indicator light does Forward/Reverse Skip Playback: not turn on. 1 Press the OK ` button to start [On]: playback. LED light will be set. [Off]: 2 Press the 9 or 0 button. LED light will be cancelled. • The recorder will skip (forward) or Beep reverse skip (rewind) a set space and start playing back. The recorder beeps to alert you to button • If there is an index mark/temp mark or operations or warn you of errors. System a cue closer than the skip space, the sounds may be turned off. recorder will forward skip/reverse skip to [On]: that position. Enables the Beep function. [Off]: EN Disables this function. 43 Menu setting method
Language(Lang) . LCD/Sound Menu: [Backlight] You can select the display language for this [Lighting Time] [10seconds] recorder. [Brightness] [Low] [English] [Français] [Español]: [Contrast] [Level 06] [LED] [On] / [Beep] [On] Device Menu [Language(Lang)] [English] Time & Date *1 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only (Set to [VOICE] mode). Refer to “Setting time and date [Time & *2 For WS-400S. ☞ Date]” ( P.15). For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M Reset Settings (Set to [VOICE] mode). *3 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only This returns the functions back to their initial (Set to [MUSIC] mode). settings (factory default). [Start]: Format 4 Returns the settings to their initial values. [Cancel]: Refer to “Formatting the Recorder Menu setting method [Format]” (☞ P.46). Takes you back to [Device Menu]. • After resetting the settings, the time System Info. settings and fi le numbers will be preserved from before the reset and will You can check the recorder’s information on not return to their initial settings. the menu screen. [Model] (Model Name), Menu settings after setting reset [Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size), (initial settings): [Version] (System version) and [Serial No.] (Serial Number) appears on the display. , Rec Menu: [Mic Sense] [Conference] [Rec Mode] [ST XQ] [Low Cut Filter] [Off] [VCVA] [Off] - Play Menu: [Noise Cancel]*1 [Off] [Voice Filter]*2 [Off] [WOW]*3 [SRS 3D] [Off] [TruBass] [Off] [Equalizer]*3 [Off] [Play Mode]*3 [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off] [Random] [Off] [Play Mode]*2 [File] [Play Speed] [Slow Playback] [x0.75 Play] EN [Fast Playback] [x1.5 Play] [Skip Space] [File Skip] 44 Menu setting method
Rearranging files [Replace] 7 Press the OK ` or 9 button. • The cursor will flash to confirm that You can move a file in a folder to change the the file can be moved. order of playback. First select the folder (file) for which you want to change the playback order.
+− button 9 0 button ` OK button 8 MENU button Press the + or − button to select the location to move it to.
1 Select the folder for which you 4
would like to rearrange the song Menu setting method order (☞ P.18 to P.20). 2 While the recorder is during stop mode, press the MENU button. • The menu will appear on the display 9 ` (☞ P. 36). Press the OK button to complete the setting. 3 Press the OK ` or 9 button to • If there are more files to move, repeat move the cursor to the item to Steps 5 through 8. set. • Pressing the 0 button without ` 4 pressing the OK button will cancel \ Press the + or − button to select the settings and return you to the [Replace]. previous screen. 5 Press the OK ` or 9 button. 6 Press the + or − button to select the file you want to move.
10 Press the MENU button to close the menu screen. EN 45 Menu setting method
Formatting the recorder [Format] 6 Press the + button to select [Start]. If you format the recorder, all files will be removed and all function settings will return to defaults except date and time settings. Transfer any important files to a computer before formatting the recorder.
+− button 7 Press the OK ` button. 9 0 button • After [Data will be cleared] message OK ` button is on for two seconds, [Start] and MENU button [Cancel] will turn on. 4
Menu setting method 1 While the recorder is during stop mode, press the MENU button. • The menu will appear on the display (☞ P. 36). 2 Press the + or − button to select [Device Menu] tab. • You can change the menu display by moving the settings tab cursor. 3 Press the OK ` or 9 button. 4 Press the + or − button to select [Format].
8 Press the + button again to select [Start].
5 Press the OK ` or 9 button. • [Format] will appear on the display. EN 46 Menu setting method
9 Press the OK ` button. • Formatting begins and [Format !] flashes on the display. • [Format Done] appears when formatting ends.
4 Menu setting method
Notes • It may take over 10 seconds to complete processing. Never remove batteries during this time because data may be corrupted. In addition, replace the batteries with new ones in order to ensure that the batteries will not run out while processing. • Never format the recorder from a PC. • Once the recorder is formatted, the music fi les with DRM may not be transferred to the recorder again. • When the recorder is formatted, all the saved data, including locked fi les and read-only fi les, are erased. • After formatting, recorded audio fi le names may start from [0001]. • When returning the settings for the functions to their initial settings, use [Reset Settings] (☞ P. 36, P.44). EN 47 Using the recorder on your PC
By being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following: Operating environment • You can transfer files recorded with this recorder to a computer, play them back, Windows and manage them by using Windows Media Player or iTunes (☞ P.53, P.60). Operating System: • The recorder is compatible with WMA, Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 MP3* and WAV* language content. (Standard Installation) * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. Compatible PC’s: • In addition to its uses as an IC recorder and Windows PC’s equipped with more than a music player, this recorder can also be one free USB port used as external memory for a computer by storing data from a computer and Macintosh reading it back out (☞ P.52, P.64). Operating System: Mac OS X 10.2.8 - 10.6 (Standard Installation) Compatible PC’s: Apple Macintosh series equipped with 5 more than one free USB port
Operating environment Notes • This is an operational environment for saving the fi les recorded by this recorder to your PC with USB connection. • Even if operational environment is satisfi ed, we do not support such as upgraded OS, the multi-boot environment and self-modifi ed PC’s.
EN 48 Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
• When you are downloading a fi le from By the Copyright Act, any voice/music the recorder or uploading a fi le to the files and music CDs downloaded from the recorder, do not remove the USB cable Internet without the copyright holder’s even if the screen is indicating you can. permission may not be reproduced, Data is still being transferred while the distributed, publicized/re-publicized on recording indicator light is blinking. When the Internet, or converted into WAV, WMA removing the USB cable, be sure to follow or MP3 files for the purpose of commercial the description in ☞ P.51. If the USB cable business or sale. is removed before the drive is stopped, A WMA file may be provided with DRM data may not be successfully transferred. (Digital Right Management) for copyright • On a PC, do not format the drive of the protection. DRM limits the file to copy or recorder. Initialization is not successfully distribute music files that are converted achieved on a PC. For initialization, follow (ripped) from a music CD or downloaded the instructions in [Format] screen of the from music distribution services. To transfer recorder (☞ P.46). a WMA file with DRM to the recorder, you • Folder (directory) names appeared by need to use appropriate methods such as fi le management tools such as Explorer Windows Media Player. Copying the music attached to Microsoft Windows is diff erent files with DRM purchased from online music from the folder names that can be set with distribution service to a portable device 5 the recorder. such as this recorder may be restricted. Operating environment • If folders or fi les stored on the recorder are moved or renamed by using a fi le Note management tool such as Explorer, the • This recorder is compatible with Microsoft order of fi les may be changed or fi les may Corporation DRM9, but not with DRM10. become unrecognizable • Data can be written or uploaded to the recorder even though the attribute of the recorder drive is shown as Read-only by the operating system of the PC. • As the noise may cause adverse eff ects on electronics devices nearby the recorder, unplug the external microphone and earphone when you connect the recorder to a PC.
EN 49 Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC. Windows: When you open [My Computer], it will 2 Slide the USB connector slide be recognized by the drive name of the lever in the direction indicated product name. by the arrow to eject the USB Macintosh: connector out of the recorder. When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS, it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on the desktop.
• [Remote] is appeared on recorder if the USB cable is connected.
5 Notes Connecting to your PC your to Connecting • Refer to the user’s manual for your PC 3 regarding the USB port on your PC. Connect to the PC's USB port or • Be sure to push the cable connector all the to a USB hub. way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly. • Use the supplied USB extension cable depending on situations. • Do not use USB extension cables other than the supplied cable. Using cables from other manufacturers could result in damage to the recorder. Do not use the supplied USB extension cable with devices from other manufacturers.
EN 50 Connecting to your PC
Disconnecting from your PC 2 Disconnect the recorder from the PC. Windows • NEVER disconnect the USB while the recording indicator light is fl ashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed.
1 Click [ ] on the task bar located at the lower-right corner of the screen. Click [Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device]. • The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used. 2 When the safe to remove hardware window appears, click [OK]. 3 Disconnect the recorder from the 5 PC. Connecting to your PC your to Connecting • NEVER disconnect the USB while the recording indicator light is fl ashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed. Macintosh
1 Move the drive icon for this recorder that is appear on the desktop to the garbage bin by Drag & Drop it. • When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS, it will be recognized by the EN drive name of the product name on the desktop. 51 Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder are Notes appeared as [DSS_FLDA], [DSS_FLDB], • While transmitting data, [Busy] is [DSS_FLDC], [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE], appeared, and the recording indicator and the recorded voice files are saved in light fl ashes. NEVER disconnect the these folders. USB while the recording indicator light is fl ashing. If you do, the data will be Windows destroyed. • In the Mac OS operational environment, 1 Connecting the recorder to your WMA format fi les cannot be played back. PC (☞ P.50). 2 Open the Explorer window. 3 Open the product name folder. • When you open [My Computer], it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name. 4 Copy the data. 5 5 Disconnect the recorder from the PC (☞ P.51). Transfer the voice files to your PC your to files voice the Transfer Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your PC (☞ P.50). • When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS, it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on the desktop. 2 Double-click the product name icon on the desktop. 3 Copy the data. 4 Disconnect the recorder from the PC (☞ P.51).
EN 52 Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over the Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder. It supports WAV, MP3, and WMA format music files. By using Windows Media Player, music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped) (☞ P.54) and music files that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easily transferred to the recorder (☞ P.55, P.58). Window names
Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player 10
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4 Using Windows Media Player
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1 Features taskbar 1 Features taskbar 2 Seek slider 2 Quick Access Panel button 3 Shuffle button 3 Seek slider 4 Repeat button 4 Rewind button 5 Stop button 5 Play button 6 Previous button 6 Stop button 7 Play button 7 Previous button 8 Next button 8 Next button 9 Mute button 9 Mute button 0 Volume slider 0 Volume slide ! Shuffle/ Repeat button @ Fast Forward button
EN Note • If you are using Windows 2000, Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC. 53 Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
1 Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive, Windows Media Player 11 and start Windows Media Player. 2 From the Features taskbar, click [Rip] menu. 2 3 • After clicking [Rip] menu, click [View Album Info] for Windows Media Player 10 as necessary. • If Internet connectivity is available, CD information is searched. 3 Put a check mark on the music file that you want to copy. 4 Click [Start Rip]. • For Windows Media Player 10 Click [Rip Music]. 5 • Files copied to a PC are stored in WMA format. Music files copied are Using Windows Media Player categorized by artist, album, genre, etc. and added to the play list. 4 Windows Media Player 10 3 2 4
EN 54 Using Windows Media Player
Transferring music file to the recorder
You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder. For how to copy the music files from the CD to your PC, see “Copying music from CD” (☞ P.54).
Windows Media Player 11
1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start Windows Media Player. 2, 3 2 From the Features taskbar, click [Sync]. 3 Click [Sync] menu again to select [DVR] { [Advanced Options] { [Set Up Sync], and set as follows. • Click on [Create folder hierarchy on device] to check. *1 *2 • The folder with artist name or album 5
name is automatically created. This Using Windows Media Player will make you find the file you want to listen to more easily. *1 If [Create folder hierarchy on device] is checked by default, click to uncheck the box once, and click it again to check. *2 After the synchronous transfer to the recorder, a file named “WMPInfo.xml” is created. If you delete this file, the *1 may need to be set again. 3
EN 55 Using Windows Media Player
4 Select the desired category from [Library] on the left, and select music files or albums to transfer to the recorder, and Drag & Drop them in [Sync List] on the right. 5 Click [Start Sync]. • The file is transferred to the recorder.
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5 Windows Media Player 10
Using Windows Media Player 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start Windows Media Player. 243 2 From the Features taskbar, click [Sync]. 3 From the pull down menu on the left side window, select the play list to be transferred to the recorder, and put the check marks on the music file that you want to transfer. • The order of music pieces can be changed by Drag & Drop of the music file in the play list displayed. 4 From the pull down menu on the right side window, select the drive corresponding to the recorder. • The recorder is recognized as a Removable Disk. EN 56 Using Windows Media Player
5 Click [ ] on the upper right corner, and set the 6 5 synchronization options. • Click on [Create folder hierarchy on device] to check. * 1 *2 • The folder with artist name or album name is automatically created. This will make you find the file you want to listen to more easily. *1 If [Create folder hierarchy on device] is checked by default, click to uncheck the box once, and click it again to check. *2 After the synchronous transfer to the recorder, a file named “WMPInfo.xml” is created. If you delete this file, the *1 may need to be set again. 6 Click [Start Sync]. • The file is transferred to the recorder. The music file transferred to the 5 recorder is displayed in Item on Using Windows Media Player Device. 6
Notes • Copying the music fi les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portable device such as this recorder may be restricted. • To transfer the fi les by using Windows Media Player 9, check the Olympus website. • If the music fi les are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory, the message [Can’t make the system file. Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file] may appear on this recorder’s display. In such a case, erase the fi les to make free space (hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music fi le sizes) for the management EN fi le (The more capacity for the management fi le will be necessary as the number of the music fi les increases). 57 Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD. For how to copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC, see “Transfer the voice files to your PC” (☞ P.52).
Windows Media Player 11
1 Insert the blank CD-R/RW into the CD-R/RW drive, and start Windows Media Player. 2, 4 2 From the Features taskbar, click [Burn] menu. 3 Select the desired category from [Library] on the left, and select voice files or albums to copy to the CD-R/RW, and Drag & Drop 5 them in [Burn List] on the right. Using Windows Media Player 4 Click [Burn] menu again, and select [Audio CD] or [Data CD]. When [Audio CD] is selected: • A file is converted and copied in music CD in order to play it by the 3 5 audio equipment which can play CD-R/RW. When [Data CD] is selected: • Copying files with the format to be recorded. 5 Click [Start Burn].
EN 58 Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
1 Insert the blank CD-R/RW into the CD-R/RW drive, and start Windows Media Player. 542 3 2 From the Features taskbar, click [Burn] menu. • Click [Burn] as needed after clicking [Edit Playlist] menu. • You can change the order of tracks by Drag & Drop files. 3 Put a check mark on the voice files that you want to copy. 4 Select format of CD before clicking [Start Burn]. When [Audio CD] is selected: • A file is converted and copied in 5
music CD in order to play it by the Using Windows Media Player audio equipment which can play CD-R/RW. When [Data CD] is selected: • Copying files with the format to be recorded. 5 Click [Start Burn].
Notes • Copying the music fi les with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portable EN device such as this recorder may be restricted. • Refer to the online help of Windows Media Player for details. 59 Using iTunes
Window names
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5 Using iTunes Using
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1 Features taskbar 5 Shuffle button 2 Rewind button/ 6 Repeat button Playback, Pause button/ 7 Display change button Fast Forward button 8 Disc create button 3 Volume slide 9 Browse button 4 Playlist addition button 0 Disc eject button
EN 60 Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
1 Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive, and start iTunes. 2 3 4 2 Click [iTunes] { [Preferences]. 3 Click [Advanced] tag. 4 Click [Importing] to set the file format and bit rate for copying music files to your PC, and click [OK]. • This recorder supports MP3 and WAV format music files (☞ P. 30). [Import Using]: Set the file format for copying music file from a CD. [Setting]: Set the bit rate for copying music file 5 from a CD. 5 iTunes Using 5 Put a check mark on the music files that you want to copy. 6 Click [Import CD].
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EN 61 Using iTunes
Transferring music file to the recorder You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder. For how to copy the music files from the CD to your PC, see “Copying music from CD” (☞ P.61).
1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start iTunes. 2 Select the play list to be transferred to the recorder, and put the check marks on the music files that you want to transfer. • The order of music pieces can be changed by Drag & Drop of the music file in the play list displayed.
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Using iTunes Using 2 3 Double-click the corresponding drive with the recorder, and open [Music] folder. • When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS, it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on the desktop. • Copy to [Music] folder of the recorder when transferring the music file. • You can create up to 2 hierarchies in Drag & Drop [Music] folder. And up to 128 folders files here can be made including [Music] folder. • Up to 200 files can be stored in each folder. 4 Select the desired files, and Drag & Drop them to [Music] folder.
EN 62 Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD. For how to copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC, see “Transfer the voice files to your PC” (☞ P.52).
1 Insert the CD-R/RW into the CD- R/RW drive, and start iTunes. 2 3 4 2 Click [iTunes] { [Preferences]. 3 Click [Advanced] tag. 4 Click [Burning] to set the CD format for copying voice files to CD-R/RW, and click [OK]. When [Audio CD] is selected: A file is converted and copied in music CD in order to play it by the audio equipment which can play 5 CD-R/RW. When [MP3 CD] is selected: iTunes Using Copying in MP3 format. When [Data CD] is selected: Copying files with the format to be recorded.
5 Select the desired playlist, and put a check mark on the voice files to copy to the CD-R/RW. 6 Click [Burn Disc].
56EN 63 Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder and Note a music player, this recorder can also be • While transmitting data, [Busy] is used as external memory for a computer by displayed, and the recording indicator storing data from a computer and reading light fl ashes. NEVER disconnect the it back out. USB while the recording indicator light With the recorder connected to your PC, is fl ashing. If you do, the data will be you can download data from the memory to destroyed. your PC and upload data stored on your PC to the memory. Windows
1 Connecting the recorder to your PC (☞ P.50). 2 Open the Explorer window. 3 Open the product name folder. • When you open [My Computer], it will be recognized by the drive name 5 of the product name.
Using as external memory of the PC the of memory external as Using 4 Copy the data. 5 Disconnect the recorder from the PC (☞ P.51).
Macintosh
1 Connecting the recorder to your PC (☞ P.50). • When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS, it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on the desktop. 2 Double-click the product name icon on the desktop. 3 Copy the data. 4 Disconnect the recorder from the PC (☞ P.51).
EN 64 Other information Alarm message list
Message Meaning Explanation Action
Battery power is getting Replace with new batter- [Battery Low] Low battery power. low. ies (☞ P.10).
Tried to delete a locked Unlock the file (☞ P.36, [File Protected] Erase-locked. file. P.38).
For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only:
Set the mode switch [Music Mode] The mode switch is set to [MUSIC] mode is active. to [VOICE] position [MUSIC] position. (☞ P.17).
The file is full of index Erase index marks that [Index Full] Index full. marks (maximum of 16 are no longer marks). required (☞ P.31).
The file is full of Temp- Erase Tempmarks that [Temp Mark Full] Tempmark full. marks (maximum of 16 are no longer required marks). (☞ P.31).
The folder is full of files Erase unnecessary files [Folder Full] Folder full. (maximum of 200 files). (☞ P.34). 6
This is a malfunction, so Alarm message list go to the store where you purchased the [Memory Error] Error in the memory. Error in the memory. recorder or an Olympus service station for repair (☞ P.68).
The music files copied [Licence Mismatch] Illegally copied file. Erase the file (☞ P.34). illegally.
Erase unnecessary files [Memory Full] Zero remaining memory. No remaining memory. (☞ P.34).
No files were found in Select another folder [No File] No file. the folder. (☞ P.18 to P.20).
There was an error while Reformat the memory [Format Error] Formatting error. formatting the recorder’s (☞ P.46). memory.
[Can’t make the The file for management Connect the recorder to system file. Connect The management file cannot be created due a computer and delete to PC and delete cannot be created. to a shortage of capacity any unnecessary files. unnecessary file] for remaining memory. EN 65 Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action Verify that the batteries’ polarities = The batteries are not loaded properly. and - are correct (☞ P.10). Nothing appears on Battery power is getting low. Replace with new batteries (☞ P.10). the display
The power is off. Turn the power on (☞ P.13).
Battery power is getting low. Replace with new batteries (☞ P.10).
Won’t start The power is off. Turn the power on (☞ P.13).
Release the recorder from HOLD The recorder is in HOLD mode. (☞ P.14).
Low remaining memory. Erase unnecessary files (☞ P.34). Unable to record The maximum number of files has Change to the another folder been reached. (☞ P.18 to P.21). Unplug the earphones to use the The earphone is connected. No playback tone internal speaker. heard 6 The volume level is set to [00]. Adjust the volume level (☞ P.27).
Troubleshooting Set the microphone sensitivity to the The microphone sensitivity is too low. conference mode and try again (☞ Recording level too P.23 or P.36, P.38). low This could potentially be because Adjust the output level for the the output level for the connected connected devices. external devices are too low. When recording while an external The connected external microphone monaural microphone is connected, Voice files are not is monaural. sound will only be recorded by the recorded in stereo L-channel. [Rec Mode] is set to a monaural Set [Rec Mode] to the stereo recording mode. recording mode (☞ P.36, P.38). Cannot find the Switch to the correct folder Wrong folder. recorded Voice File (☞ P.18 to P.21). The recorder was shaken during ------recording. Noise heard during playback The recorder was placed near a cell phone or fluorescent lamp while Move the recorder. recording or during playback. EN 66 Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
The file is locked. Unlock the file (☞ P.36, P.38). Unable to erase the file Unlock the file or cancel the read-only The file is read-only. setting of the file on the PC. There is a file which cannot be Unable to erase the Connect the recorder to your PC and recognized by the recorder in the folders erase a folder (☞ P.50). folder. When the built-in speaker amps and the like are connected there is a risk that audio feedback will occur while recording. It is recommended that Noise is audible you use earphones for the recording through the recording Acoustic feedback is occurring. monitor. monitor Conduct adjustments like separating the earphones from the microphone further, do not point the microphone at the earphones, lower the volume on the recording monitor, and so on. The maximum number of marks has Erase unnecessary marks (☞ P.31). been reached. Unable to set index The file is locked. Unlock the file (☞ P.36, P.38). marks, tempmarks 6 Unlock the file or cancel the read-only Troubleshooting The file is read-only. setting of the file on the PC.
EN 67 Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only. s Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 s User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada [email protected] s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number: 00800 67 10 83 00 available for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899 s User Support E-mail address in Europe [email protected] Accessories (optional) s Stereo microphone: ME51S s Telephone pickup: TP7 The built-in large-diameter microphone Earphone type microphone can be 6 enables sensitive stereo recording. plugged into your ear while phoning. s 2 channel microphone (omni- The voice or conversation over the phone Accessories (optional) Technical assistance and support/ directional): ME30W can be clearly recorded. Two ME30 monaural microphones come s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and in a set with a miniature tripod and a charger set: BC400 (For Europe) connection adapter. These are highly BC400 comes with an Ni-MH sensitive omni-directional microphones rechargeable battery charger (BU-400) supported by plug-in power which and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are well-suited to recording musical (BR401) as a pack. This charger can quick performances. charge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MH s Highly sensitive noise- rechargeable batteries. cancellation monaural s Ni-MH rechargeable battery: microphone (unidirectional): BR401 ME52W High-efficiency rechargeable long life This microphone is used to record batteries. sound at a distance while minimizing s Connecting cord: KA333 surrounding noise Connecting cord which has stereo s Tie clip microphone (omni- mini-plugs (ø3.5) with resistance at both directional): ME15 ends. Use to connect from the earphone Small concealing microphone with a jack output of the recorder to the tie-clip. microphone input jack when recording. EN Converting plug adapters (PA331/PA231) which convert to the monaural mini plug (ø3.5) or monaural mini plug (ø2.5) are 68 also enclosed. Specifications
General points During recording mode (Built-in stereo microphone): 4 Recording format: 80 Hz to 20 kHz Linear PCM* (Pulse Code Modulation) (However, when recording by the MP3 MP3* (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) format or the WMA format, the upper WMA (Windows Media Audio) limit value of the frequency response depends on each recording mode.) 4 Input level: During playback mode: - 70 dBv 4 20 Hz to 20 kHz Sampling frequency: 4 Maximum working output: Linear PCM format* 60 mW (8 Ω speaker) [44.1 kHz/16 bit] mode: 44.1 kHz 4 MP3 format* Maximum headphone output: ≤_ [256 kbps] mode: 44.1 kHz 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2) [128 kbps] mode: 44.1 kHz 4 Recording medium: WMA format Built-in NAND FLASH memory [ST XQ] mode: 44.1 kHz WS-520M: 8 GB/WS-510M: 4 GB/ [ST HQ] mode: 44.1 kHz WS-500M: 2 GB/WS-400S: 1 GB [ST SP] mode: 22 kHz 4 Speaker: [HQ] mode: 44.1 kHz Built-in ø 16 mm round dynamic speaker [SP] mode: 22 kHz 4 MIC jack: [LP] mode: 8 kHz ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2 kΩ 4 Frequency response: 4 EAR jack: 6
During recording mode ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω or Specifi (Microphone jack): more Linear PCM format* 4 Input power requirement: [44.1 kHz/16 bit] mode: Batteries: AAA battery (LR03) or cations 50 Hz to 21 kHz Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery MP3 format* 4 External dimensions: [256 kbps] mode: 50 Hz to 20 kHz 94.8 mm × 38 mm × 11 mm [128 kbps] mode: 50 Hz to 17 kHz (without protrusions) WMA format 4 Weight: [ST XQ] mode: 50 Hz to 19 kHz 46 g (including battery) [ST HQ] mode: 50 Hz to 15 kHz 4 Operating temperature: [ ] mode: 50 Hz to 9 kHz ST SP 0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F [HQ] mode: 50 Hz to 13 kHz [ ] mode: 50 Hz to 7 kHz SP * For WS-520M only. [LP] mode: 50 Hz to 3 kHz
EN 69 Specifications
Guide to recording times Notes • The above values are strictly rough guides. 4 WS-520M (Built-in flash memory • Available recording time may be shorter if 8 GB): many short recordings are made PCM format (The displayed available recording time and recorded time are approximate [44.1 kHz/16 bit] mode: indications). approx. 12 h. 50 min. • The maximum capacity for a single fi le is MP3 format limited to approx. 4 GB for WMA and MP3, [256 kbps] mode: approx. 71 h. and approx. 2 GB for Linear PCM format [128 kbps] mode: approx. 142 h. (WAV). WMA format • Regardless of the memory remaining [ST XQ] mode: approx. 139 h. amount, the longest sound recording time [ST HQ] mode: approx. 278 h. per fi le is restricted to the following value. [ST SP] mode: approx. 556 h. Maximum recording time per file [HQ] mode: approx. 556 h. [SP] mode: approx. 1,090 h. PCM format (For WS-520M only) [44.1 kHz/ [LP] mode: approx. 2,170 h. approx. 3 h. 20 min. 4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 16 bit] 4 GB): MP3 format (For WS-520M only) WMA format [256 kbps] approx. 37 h. 10 min. [ST XQ] mode: approx. 69 h. [128 kbps] approx. 74 h. 30 min. 6 [ST HQ] mode: approx. 139 h. WMA format [ST SP] mode: approx. 278 h. [ST XQ] approx. 26 h. 40 min. Specifi [HQ] mode: approx. 278 h. [ST HQ] approx. 26 h. 40 min. [SP] mode: approx. 547 h. [ST SP] approx. 53 h. 40 min. cations [LP] mode: approx. 1.088 h. [HQ] approx. 26 h. 40 min. 4 WS-500M (Built-in flash memory [SP] approx. 53 h. 40 min. 2 GB): [LP] approx. 148 h. 40 min. WMA format [ST XQ] mode: approx. 34 h. It is possible to record exceeding 2GB [ST HQ] mode: approx. 69 h. The recording will continue even if the [ST SP] mode: approx. 139 h. volume of a single file exceeds 2 GB in the [HQ] mode: approx. 139 h. linear PCM format recording. [SP] mode: approx. 274 h. • The fi le is saved every 2 GB in separate [LP] mode: approx. 544 h. fi les. It will be treated as multiple fi les 4 WS-400S (Built-in flash memory when playing back. 1 GB): • When the recording exceeds 2 GB, the WMA format number of fi les in the folder may exceed [ST XQ] mode: approx. 17 h. 200 fi les. The 201 fi le and later will not be [ST HQ] mode: approx. 34 h. recognized by the recorder, so check by [ST SP]] mode: approx. 69 h. connecting the recorder to a PC. EN [HQ] mode: approx. 69 h. [SP] mode: approx. 137 h. 70 [LP] mode: approx. 272 h. Specifications
Guide to battery life Guide to recordable number of songs
The following values are strictly rough WS-520M: 2,000 songs guides. WS-510M: 1,000 songs During recording mode WS-500M: 500 songs Recording Built-in stereo microphone WS-400S: 250 songs mode *1 *2 (At 128 kbps, 4 minutes per song) [44.1 kHz/ 14 h. 14 h. 16 bit] *3 Specifications and design are subject to [128 kbps] *3 14 h. 30 min. 14 h. 30 min. change without notice. [ST XQ] 15 h. 30 min. 15 h. 30 min. [LP] 21 h. 21 h. Declaration of Conformity During voice file playback mode (All Playback Mode) Model Number: WS-520M/WS-510M/WS-500M/ Recording Built-in speakers WS-400S mode *1 *2 Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER [44.1 kHz/ 10 h. 10 h. Responsible Party: 16 bit] *3 OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. [128 kbps] *3 12 h. 12 h. Address: [ST XQ] 12 h. 12 h. 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. 6
[LP] 12 h. 12 h. Telephone Number Specifi 1-888-553-4448 Recording Earphone playback This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC mode *1 *2 Rules. Operation is subject to the following cations [44.1 kHz/ two conditions: (1) This device may not cause 19 h. 30 min. 17 h. 30 min. harmful interference, and (2) this device must 16 bit] *3 accept any interference received, including [128 kbps] *3 25 h. 21 h. interference that may cause undesired [ST XQ] 26 h. 22 h. operation. [LP] 26 h. 22 h. *1 Alkaline battery Tested To Comply *2 Ni-MH Rechargeble battery With FCC Standards *3 For WS-520M only. FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Note Canadian RFI • Battery life is measured by Olympus. It This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B varies greatly according to the type of limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the batteries used and the conditions of use. Canadian Department of Communications. Cet appareil numérique ne dépasse pas les limites de la Catégorie B pour les émissions de bruit radio émanant d’appareils numériques, tel que prévu dans les EN Règlements sur l’Interférence Radio du Département Canadien des Communications. 71 Shinjuku Monolith, 3-1 Nishi-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjyuku-ku, Tokyo 163-0914, Japan. Tel. +81 (0)3-3340-2111 http://www.olympus.com
3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. Tel. 1-888-553-4448 http://www.olympusamerica.com
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