WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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...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 ... 65 3 About playback Playback 27 Setting an index mark or a temp mark .........31 How to the CD 63 Using as external memory of parts 7 Display (LCD panel 8 Power supply 10 Inserting batteries 10 . Table of contents Introduction 4 Menu setting Safe and...
...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 ... 65 3 About playback Playback 27 Setting an index mark or a temp mark .........31 How to the CD 63 Using as external memory of parts 7 Display (LCD panel 8 Power supply 10 Inserting batteries 10 . Table of contents Introduction 4 Menu setting Safe and...
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...• The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. If you experience noise, move to another place, or move the recorder further away from the Olympus's liability. terminals together. It is recommended to back up and save important content to other media such as a bicycle, ...Precautions • Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in memory may be destroyed or erased by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any kind...
...• The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. If you experience noise, move to another place, or move the recorder further away from the Olympus's liability. terminals together. It is recommended to back up and save important content to other media such as a bicycle, ...Precautions • Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as they will be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in memory may be destroyed or erased by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any kind...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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..., P.53, P.60). * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. The data can be saved, and utilized to carry data. By connecting the computer with USB 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to a computer. can be utilized as a Digital Voice Recorder and a Digital Music Player (☞ P.17). s... recorder as external memory to read and save the data (☞ P. 64). s The recorder stores highly 1 compressed WMA (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages in integrated flash memory (☞ P. 21). s This USB storage class support recorder can select one of recording sound...
..., P.53, P.60). * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. The data can be saved, and utilized to carry data. By connecting the computer with USB 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to a computer. can be utilized as a Digital Voice Recorder and a Digital Music Player (☞ P.17). s... recorder as external memory to read and save the data (☞ P. 64). s The recorder stores highly 1 compressed WMA (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages in integrated flash memory (☞ P. 21). s This USB storage class support recorder can select one of recording sound...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... 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 playback mode: Playback position bar indicator 4 Recording date and time 5 [?] Microphone Sensitivity indicator [!] VCVA indicator...
... 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 playback mode: Playback position bar indicator 4 Recording date and time 5 [?] Microphone Sensitivity indicator [!] VCVA indicator...
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... mode, the clock display flashes for over 5 minutes after it is turned on the display, the recorder is set to the stop position in memory before the power is turned off the power While the recorder is during stop mode, slide the HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow. Exit HOLD... direction that indicated by the arrow. 1 If you press any button. • After [Hold] appears on , it goes into standby (power-save mode If the recorder is useful when the recorder has to HOLD mode, the running conditions will be preserved, and all buttons will not operate the...
... mode, the clock display flashes for over 5 minutes after it is turned on the display, the recorder is set to the stop position in memory before the power is turned off the power While the recorder is during stop mode, slide the HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow. Exit HOLD... direction that indicated by the arrow. 1 If you press any button. • After [Hold] appears on , it goes into standby (power-save mode If the recorder is useful when the recorder has to HOLD mode, the running conditions will be preserved, and all buttons will not operate the...
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... & Date] HOLD/Setting time and date • If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation 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...to select the next item, and press the + or − button to set the time and date beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for the first time after purchasing it will appear. Setting time and date [Time & Date] If you use the...
... & Date] HOLD/Setting time and date • If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation 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...to select the next item, and press the + or − button to set the time and date beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for the first time after purchasing it will appear. Setting time and date [Time & Date] If you use the...
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... (s) button " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • If the REC (s) button is pressed while the mode switch is stopped (☞ P.36, P.38). 3 Press the STOP (4) button to stop recording. • [4] will appear on the display. • Turn the microphone in the selected folder. a b c 2 d e a Recording mode b Remaining memory bar indicator c Elapsed recording time d Remaining recording time e Level meter...
... (s) button " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • If the REC (s) button is pressed while the mode switch is stopped (☞ P.36, P.38). 3 Press the STOP (4) button to stop recording. • [4] will appear on the display. • Turn the microphone in the selected folder. a b c 2 d e a Recording mode b Remaining memory bar indicator c Elapsed recording time d Remaining recording time e Level meter...
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... − button. To EAR jack • After recording has started, you start speaking after you see the recording indicator light on other folder or delete any unnecessary files before recording any further (☞ P.34). • Stop recording and the file that was just recorded will appear when the memory is full. Connect the earphone to 30...
... − button. To EAR jack • After recording has started, you start speaking after you see the recording indicator light on other folder or delete any unnecessary files before recording any further (☞ P.34). • Stop recording and the file that was just recorded will appear when the memory is full. Connect the earphone to 30...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... 39 Menu setting method At the highest value, even the faintest sound will activate recording. The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by the Microsoft Corporation in the US. 2 Select the recording rate. [PCM]*: [44.1 kHz/16 bit] [MP3]*: [256 kbps], [128...WS-520M only. • To record a meeting and lecture clearly, set other similar noises. [On]: Enables the Low Cut Filter function. [Off]: Disables this function. Low Cut Filter The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more sensitive the recorder to start recording...
... 39 Menu setting method At the highest value, even the faintest sound will activate recording. The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by the Microsoft Corporation in the US. 2 Select the recording rate. [PCM]*: [44.1 kHz/16 bit] [MP3]*: [256 kbps], [128...WS-520M only. • To record a meeting and lecture clearly, set other similar noises. [On]: Enables the Low Cut Filter function. [Off]: Disables this function. Low Cut Filter The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more sensitive the recorder to start recording...
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...the song, the SRS WOW XT effect will be weakened if the bit rate for any music file is selected, proceed to [+6] in the internal memory. Select the desired playback mode: 1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]. [Repeat]: Sets to repeat playback mode. [Random]: Sets to one of...the equalizer function. [Rock] [Pop] [Jazz]: Enables the equalizer function. [User]: Select [User] to save your preference. 4 Menu setting method " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: Set to use these functions (☞ P.42). The expansive feel and clarity of 3 levels. [Off]: Disables this happens, adjust the SRS WOW XT ...
...the song, the SRS WOW XT effect will be weakened if the bit rate for any music file is selected, proceed to [+6] in the internal memory. Select the desired playback mode: 1 Select [Repeat] or [Random]. [Repeat]: Sets to repeat playback mode. [Random]: Sets to one of...the equalizer function. [Rock] [Pop] [Jazz]: Enables the equalizer function. [User]: Select [User] to save your preference. 4 Menu setting method " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: Set to use these functions (☞ P.42). The expansive feel and clarity of 3 levels. [Off]: Disables this happens, adjust the SRS WOW XT ...
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Menu setting method Menu setting method Language(Lang) You can check the recorder's information on the menu screen. [Model] (Model Name), [Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size), [Version] (System version) and [Serial No.] (Serial Number) appears on the display. Menu settings ... 06] [On] [On] [English] *1 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only (Set to [MUSIC] mode). For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M (Set to [VOICE] mode). *3 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only (Set to [VOICE] mode). *2 For WS-400S. You can select the display language for this recorder. [English] [Français] [Español...
Menu setting method Menu setting method Language(Lang) You can check the recorder's information on the menu screen. [Model] (Model Name), [Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size), [Version] (System version) and [Serial No.] (Serial Number) appears on the display. Menu settings ... 06] [On] [On] [English] *1 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only (Set to [MUSIC] mode). For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M (Set to [VOICE] mode). *3 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only (Set to [VOICE] mode). *2 For WS-400S. You can select the display language for this recorder. [English] [Français] [Español...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... free USB port Notes • This is satisfied, we do the following: • You can also be used as external memory for saving the files recorded by this recorder to its uses as upgraded OS, the multi-boot environment and self-modified PC's. Operating environment EN 48 Using the...using Windows Windows Media Player or iTunes (☞ P.53, P.60). • The recorder is compatible with WMA, MP3* and WAV* language content. * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. • In addition to your PC with this recorder to a computer, play them back, and manage them by storing data from a ...
... free USB port Notes • This is satisfied, we do the following: • You can also be used as external memory for saving the files recorded by this recorder to its uses as upgraded OS, the multi-boot environment and self-modified PC's. Operating environment EN 48 Using the...using Windows Windows Media Player or iTunes (☞ P.53, P.60). • The recorder is compatible with WMA, MP3* and WAV* language content. * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. • In addition to your PC with this recorder to a computer, play them back, and manage them by storing data from a ...
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...need to be restricted. • To transfer the files by default, click to uncheck the box once, and click it reaches to the maximum memory, the message [Can't make free space (hundreds of KB to dozens of the music files increases). 57 If you want to listen to ...device] is checked by using Windows Media Player 9, check the Olympus website. • If the music files are transferred to the recorder until it again to check. *2 After the synchronous transfer to the recorder, a file named "WMPInfo.xml" is transferred to the recorder. Using Windows Media Player 5 Click [ ] on the ...
...need to be restricted. • To transfer the files by default, click to uncheck the box once, and click it reaches to the maximum memory, the message [Can't make free space (hundreds of KB to dozens of the music files increases). 57 If you want to listen to ...device] is checked by using Windows Media Player 9, check the Olympus website. • If the music files are transferred to the recorder until it again to check. *2 After the synchronous transfer to the recorder, a file named "WMPInfo.xml" is transferred to the recorder. Using Windows Media Player 5 Click [ ] on the ...
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... window. 3 Open the product name folder. • When you open [My Computer], it 5 will be used as external memory of the product name. 4 Copy the data. 5 Disconnect the recorder from the memory to your PC and upload data stored on the desktop. 3 Copy the data. 4 Disconnect the... recorder from the PC (☞ P.51). Macintosh 1 Connecting the recorder to a Mac OS, it back out. NEVER disconnect the USB while the recording indicator light is displayed...
... window. 3 Open the product name folder. • When you open [My Computer], it 5 will be used as external memory of the product name. 4 Copy the data. 5 Disconnect the recorder from the memory to your PC and upload data stored on the desktop. 3 Copy the data. 4 Disconnect the... recorder from the PC (☞ P.51). Macintosh 1 Connecting the recorder to a Mac OS, it back out. NEVER disconnect the USB while the recording indicator light is displayed...
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... files (☞ P.34). [No File] No file. No remaining memory. No files were found in the memory. The file for management cannot be created. low. ies (☞ P.10). [File Protected] Erase-locked. For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only: [Music Mode] [MUSIC] mode is full of files...(☞ P.18 to [VOICE] position (☞ P.17). [Index Full] Index full. Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file] The management file cannot be created due to the store where you purchased the recorder or an Olympus service station for remaining memory. EN 65 Alarm message list...
... files (☞ P.34). [No File] No file. No remaining memory. No files were found in the memory. The file for management cannot be created. low. ies (☞ P.10). [File Protected] Erase-locked. For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only: [Music Mode] [MUSIC] mode is full of files...(☞ P.18 to [VOICE] position (☞ P.17). [Index Full] Index full. Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file] The management file cannot be created due to the store where you purchased the recorder or an Olympus service station for remaining memory. EN 65 Alarm message list...
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... low. Switch to the correct folder (☞ P.18 to the stereo recording mode (☞ P.36, P.38). The recorder was shaken during recording. -------- Move the recorder. The recorder is in stereo Cannot find the recorded Voice File Noise heard during playback. conference mode and try again (☞ P....for the connected external devices are not recorded in HOLD mode. are not loaded properly. Turn the power on (☞ P.13). Low remaining memory. The recorder was placed near a cell phone or fluorescent lamp while recording or during playback EN 66 The power...
... low. Switch to the correct folder (☞ P.18 to the stereo recording mode (☞ P.36, P.38). The recorder was shaken during recording. -------- Move the recorder. The recorder is in stereo Cannot find the recorded Voice File Noise heard during playback. conference mode and try again (☞ P....for the connected external devices are not recorded in HOLD mode. are not loaded properly. Turn the power on (☞ P.13). Low remaining memory. The recorder was placed near a cell phone or fluorescent lamp while recording or during playback EN 66 The power...
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... to 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...
... to 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...
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... longest sound recording time per file PCM format (For WS-520M only) [44.1 kHz/ 16 bit] approx. 3 h. 20 min. WMA format [ST XQ] mode: approx. 139 h. [ST HQ] mode: approx. 278 h. [ST SP] mode: approx. 556 h. [HQ] mode: approx. 556 h. [SP] mode: approx. 1,090 h. [LP] mode: approx. 2,170 h. 4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB): WMA...
... longest sound recording time per file PCM format (For WS-520M only) [44.1 kHz/ 16 bit] approx. 3 h. 20 min. WMA format [ST XQ] mode: approx. 139 h. [ST HQ] mode: approx. 278 h. [ST SP] mode: approx. 556 h. [HQ] mode: approx. 556 h. [SP] mode: approx. 1,090 h. [LP] mode: approx. 2,170 h. 4 WS-510M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB): WMA...
