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... 54 5 About the folders for voice recordings..........18 Transferring music file to the recorder......... 55 About the folder for music playback 19 Selecting the folders and files 20 Copying voice file to the CD 58 6 Using iTunes 60 2 About recording Recording 21 Microphone sensitivity 23 Recommended settings by recording condition 24 Recording from external microphone or Window names... method 36 1 Getting started Main features 6 + File Menu 38 , Rec Menu 38 - Play Menu 40 Identification of parts 7 Display (LCD panel 8 Power supply 10 Inserting batteries 10 .
... 54 5 About the folders for voice recordings..........18 Transferring music file to the recorder......... 55 About the folder for music playback 19 Selecting the folders and files 20 Copying voice file to the CD 58 6 Using iTunes 60 2 About recording Recording 21 Microphone sensitivity 23 Recommended settings by recording condition 24 Recording from external microphone or Window names... method 36 1 Getting started Main features 6 + File Menu 38 , Rec Menu 38 - Play Menu 40 Identification of parts 7 Display (LCD panel 8 Power supply 10 Inserting batteries 10 .
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...or disassembled. • Never store batteries where they may cause interference and noise. It is essential that you always read this manual in an easily accessible location for passive damages or damage of any other reasons is excluded from the Olympus's liability. f Warning: •... Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly onto a battery or modify it safely and correctly. Safe and proper usage Before using your new recorder, read the warnings and information provided. Recorded content in places exposed ...
...or disassembled. • Never store batteries where they may cause interference and noise. It is essential that you always read this manual in an easily accessible location for passive damages or damage of any other reasons is excluded from the Olympus's liability. f Warning: •... Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly onto a battery or modify it safely and correctly. Safe and proper usage Before using your new recorder, read the warnings and information provided. Recorded content in places exposed ...
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... on skin or clothing, promptly wash it off with clean water. • Keep batteries away from a battery gets into your eyes, promptly wash it off with clean water and consult your dealer or local Olympus representative for a while, be sure to put it in the provided case to protect... its terminals. f Caution: • Do not subject batteries to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable batteries. • Never use any batteries with a torn or cracked outer ...
... on skin or clothing, promptly wash it off with clean water. • Keep batteries away from a battery gets into your eyes, promptly wash it off with clean water and consult your dealer or local Olympus representative for a while, be sure to put it in the provided case to protect... its terminals. f Caution: • Do not subject batteries to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable batteries. • Never use any batteries with a torn or cracked outer ...
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... * STOP (4) button ( Battery cover ) HOLD switch - Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch*1 MIC SENSE CONF/DICT switch*2 = USB connector slide lever q USB connector *1 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. *2 For WS-400S only. EN 7 Identification of parts Identification of parts 8 * 0 & ! ^ @ % # $ 9 1 2 3 4 5( 6 = 7 q 1 ) - 1 EAR (Earphone) jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in stereo microphone (L) 4 Built-in stereo microphone (R) 5 Recording indicator light 6 LIST...
... * STOP (4) button ( Battery cover ) HOLD switch - Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch*1 MIC SENSE CONF/DICT switch*2 = USB connector slide lever q USB connector *1 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. *2 For WS-400S only. EN 7 Identification of parts Identification of parts 8 * 0 & ! ^ @ % # $ 9 1 2 3 4 5( 6 = 7 q 1 ) - 1 EAR (Earphone) jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in stereo microphone (L) 4 Built-in stereo microphone (R) 5 Recording indicator light 6 LIST...
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Identification of parts Display (LCD panel) Folder list display " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: 1 When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 2 When [MUSIC] mode is selected: 3 4 Identification of parts 1 [VOICE] mode indicator Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 2 Folder name 3 [MUSIC] mode indicator Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 4 Folder name File list display " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 2 " For WS-400S: 1 2 When [MUSIC] mode is selected: 3 4 EN 8
Identification of parts Display (LCD panel) Folder list display " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: 1 When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 2 When [MUSIC] mode is selected: 3 4 Identification of parts 1 [VOICE] mode indicator Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 2 Folder name 3 [MUSIC] mode indicator Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 4 Folder name File list display " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 2 " For WS-400S: 1 2 When [MUSIC] mode is selected: 3 4 EN 8
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...] mode is selected: 1 2 1 Folder name Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 2 File name 3 Folder name Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 4 File name File display " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 2 6 3 7 8 4 5 9 0 ! @ # $ " For WS-400S: % ^ 1 & Identification of parts 1 2 6 3 7 8 4 5 9 1 File name Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 2 Folder indicator Recording mode indicator 3 During recording mode: Remaining memory bar indicator During...
...] mode is selected: 1 2 1 Folder name Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 2 File name 3 Folder name Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 4 File name File display " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 2 6 3 7 8 4 5 9 0 ! @ # $ " For WS-400S: % ^ 1 & Identification of parts 1 2 6 3 7 8 4 5 9 1 File name Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 2 Folder indicator Recording mode indicator 3 During recording mode: Remaining memory bar indicator During...
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... % Current file number/ Total number of parts/Power supply " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • When charging the recorder, be used with either Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries or AAA Alkaline Batteries. 1 Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open. 2 Insert size-AAA alkaline battery, observing the correct = and - Identification of disuse, it is...
... % Current file number/ Total number of parts/Power supply " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • When charging the recorder, be used with either Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries or AAA Alkaline Batteries. 1 Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open. 2 Insert size-AAA alkaline battery, observing the correct = and - Identification of disuse, it is...
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... [8] is crucial to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. In this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable EN batteries are too weak, [ ] and [Battery Low] appears on the volume level [Time & Date]" (☞ P.15). Power supply Power supply " For WS-400S: • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. • Be sure to change...
... [8] is crucial to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. In this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable EN batteries are too weak, [ ] and [Battery Low] appears on the volume level [Time & Date]" (☞ P.15). Power supply Power supply " For WS-400S: • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. • Be sure to change...
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... by connecting to a computer via USB " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: 1 You can charge the batteries 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 [ When charging, be sure...
... by connecting to a computer via USB " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: 1 You can charge the batteries 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 [ When charging, be sure...
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...above temperature range may fluctuate even when operating within the recommended temperature range. The rechargeable batteries efficiency may result in . For customers in Germany: Olympus has a contract with devices from the products when you will be charged is an ...the GRS (Joint Battery Disposal Association) in use the Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. Power supply Notes • This recorder is turned off to reduce battery consumption to the recorder. However, for best results when charging newly purchased rechargeable batteries or batteries that cannot be ...
...above temperature range may fluctuate even when operating within the recommended temperature range. The rechargeable batteries efficiency may result in . For customers in Germany: Olympus has a contract with devices from the products when you will be charged is an ...the GRS (Joint Battery Disposal Association) in use the Ni-MH rechargeable batteries. Power supply Notes • This recorder is turned off to reduce battery consumption to the recorder. However, for best results when charging newly purchased rechargeable batteries or batteries that cannot be ...
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... set the time and date beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is disabled with the playback (recording) state unchanged (When playback has ended and the recording has ended due to the remaining memory being used up, it , or when the batteries have been inserted without the device having been used in a long...", "month" and "day" with a flashing point. HOLD/Setting time and date [Time & Date] HOLD/Setting time and date • If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is automatically stored for the first time after purchasing it will appear.
... set the time and date beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is disabled with the playback (recording) state unchanged (When playback has ended and the recording has ended due to the remaining memory being used up, it , or when the batteries have been inserted without the device having been used in a long...", "month" and "day" with a flashing point. HOLD/Setting time and date [Time & Date] HOLD/Setting time and date • If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is automatically stored for the first time after purchasing it will appear.
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Never remove batteries during this time because data may take over 10 seconds to complete processing. 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 [VOICE] mode. • For WS-400S only: You cannot delete folders through the recorder. Erasing 3 Erasing EN 35 • It may be corrupted. However, you cannot delete any folders when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] mode.
Never remove batteries during this time because data may take over 10 seconds to complete processing. 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 [VOICE] mode. • For WS-400S only: You cannot delete folders through the recorder. Erasing 3 Erasing EN 35 • It may be corrupted. However, you cannot delete any folders when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] mode.
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...not be transferred to the recorder again. • When the recorder is formatted, all the saved data, including locked files and read-only files, are erased. • After formatting, recorded audio file names 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 [0001]. • When returning the settings...
...not be transferred to the recorder again. • When the recorder is formatted, all the saved data, including locked files and read-only files, are erased. • After formatting, recorded audio file names 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 [0001]. • When returning the settings...
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...WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only: [Music Mode] [MUSIC] mode is getting Replace with new batter- Select another folder (☞ P.18 to [MUSIC] position. There was an error while formatting the recorder... the system file. No remaining memory. Connect the recorder to [VOICE] position (☞ P.17). [Index Full] Index full. Battery power is active. Set the mode switch to a...Explanation Action [Battery Low] Low battery power. ies (☞ P.10). [File Protected] Erase-locked. Tried to the store where you purchased the recorder or an Olympus service station...
...WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only: [Music Mode] [MUSIC] mode is getting Replace with new batter- Select another folder (☞ P.18 to [MUSIC] position. There was an error while formatting the recorder... the system file. No remaining memory. Connect the recorder to [VOICE] position (☞ P.17). [Index Full] Index full. Battery power is active. Set the mode switch to a...Explanation Action [Battery Low] Low battery power. ies (☞ P.10). [File Protected] Erase-locked. Tried to the store where you purchased the recorder or an Olympus service station...
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...volume level is in stereo Cannot find the recorded Voice File Noise heard during recording. -------- The recorder was placed near a cell phone or fluorescent lamp while recording or during playback. Move the recorder. Verify that the batteries' polarities = and - Battery power is connected, sound will only be ... Mode] to use the internal speaker. This could potentially be recorded by the L-channel. [Rec Mode] is getting low. Battery power is set to record No playback tone 6 heard Recording level too low Voice files are too low. Won't start Unable to [00]. ...
...volume level is in stereo Cannot find the recorded Voice File Noise heard during recording. -------- The recorder was placed near a cell phone or fluorescent lamp while recording or during playback. Move the recorder. Verify that the batteries' polarities = and - Battery power is connected, sound will only be ... Mode] to use the internal speaker. This could potentially be recorded by the L-channel. [Rec Mode] is getting low. Battery power is set to record No playback tone 6 heard Recording level too low Voice files are too low. Won't start Unable to [00]. ...
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... to record sound at both ends. s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and charger set with a tie-clip. s Ni-MH rechargeable battery: BR401 High-efficiency rechargeable long life batteries. cancellation monaural microphone (unidirectional): ME52W This microphone is used to recording musical performances. The voice or ...553-4448 s User Support E-mail address in the U.S. s Highly sensitive noise- This charger can quick charge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MH rechargeable batteries. s Connecting cord: KA333 Connecting cord which convert to connect from the earphone jack output of Europe + 49 ...
... to record sound at both ends. s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and charger set with a tie-clip. s Ni-MH rechargeable battery: BR401 High-efficiency rechargeable long life batteries. cancellation monaural microphone (unidirectional): ME52W This microphone is used to recording musical performances. The voice or ...553-4448 s User Support E-mail address in the U.S. s Highly sensitive noise- This charger can quick charge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MH rechargeable batteries. s Connecting cord: KA333 Connecting cord which convert to connect from the earphone jack output of Europe + 49 ...
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... EN 50332-2) 4 Recording medium: Built-in NAND FLASH memory WS-520M: 8 GB/WS-510M: 4 GB/ WS-500M: 2 GB/WS-400S: 1 GB 4 Speaker: Built-in ø 16 mm round dynamic speaker 4 MIC jack: ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2 kΩ 4 EAR jack: 6 ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω or more 4 Input power requirement: Batteries: AAA battery (LR03) or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery 4 External dimensions: 94...
... EN 50332-2) 4 Recording medium: Built-in NAND FLASH memory WS-520M: 8 GB/WS-510M: 4 GB/ WS-500M: 2 GB/WS-400S: 1 GB 4 Speaker: Built-in ø 16 mm round dynamic speaker 4 MIC jack: ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2 kΩ 4 EAR jack: 6 ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω or more 4 Input power requirement: Batteries: AAA battery (LR03) or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery 4 External dimensions: 94...
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... is subject to the following values are subject to the type of batteries used and the conditions of Conformity Model Number: WS-520M/WS-510M/WS-500M/ WS-400S Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Specifications Guide to battery life Guide to recordable number of songs The following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference...
... is subject to the following values are subject to the type of batteries used and the conditions of Conformity Model Number: WS-520M/WS-510M/WS-500M/ WS-400S Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Specifications Guide to battery life Guide to recordable number of songs The following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference...
