WS-300M Instructions (English)
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Please read these instructions for future reference. EN To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER WS-320M WS-310M WS-300M INSTRUCTIONS EN INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use.
Please read these instructions for future reference. EN To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER WS-320M WS-310M WS-300M INSTRUCTIONS EN INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use.
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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...Setting Time/Date (Time&Date 12 Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player 14 2 When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder Recording 15 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA 18 Recording Modes (Rec Mode 20 Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) ........ 21 Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices 22 Playing 24... Review (Back Space) ..... 31 Index Marks 32 Locking Files (Lock 34 LCD Display Information 36 Menu List (VOICE mode 38 3 Using the Recorder on Your PC Saving Files in Your PC 40 Operating Environment 41 Connecting to Your PC 42 4 Using the...
...Setting Time/Date (Time&Date 12 Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player 14 2 When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder Recording 15 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA 18 Recording Modes (Rec Mode 20 Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) ........ 21 Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices 22 Playing 24... Review (Back Space) ..... 31 Index Marks 32 Locking Files (Lock 34 LCD Display Information 36 Menu List (VOICE mode 38 3 Using the Recorder on Your PC Saving Files in Your PC 40 Operating Environment 41 Connecting to Your PC 42 4 Using the...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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... (WOW) ........ 61 Selecting Equalizer (EQ 63 Moving the Tracks (Move 66 Menu List (MUSIC mode 68 5 Feature Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Erasing 70 Hold 73 Menu Setting Method 74 System Sounds (Beep 76 Backlight (Backlight 77 LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) ......... 78 Formatting the Recorder (Format 79 1 6 Other Practical Use Methods Using as External Memory 2 of the Computer 81 7 Other Information 3 Alarm Message List 82 ...
... (WOW) ........ 61 Selecting Equalizer (EQ 63 Moving the Tracks (Move 66 Menu List (MUSIC mode 68 5 Feature Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Erasing 70 Hold 73 Menu Setting Method 74 System Sounds (Beep 76 Backlight (Backlight 77 LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) ......... 78 Formatting the Recorder (Format 79 1 6 Other Practical Use Methods Using as External Memory 2 of the Computer 81 7 Other Information 3 Alarm Message List 82 ...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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... P.9) 6 Main Features of the Digital Voice Recorder The recorder stores highly compressed WMA format voice messages in integrated flash memory. ( P.15) By using the built-in stereo microphone, a stereo recording mode, which is equipped with the following features. can be selected. ( P.20) Recording time • WS-320M (1 GB)*1 ST HQ mode:...hours 30 minutes 277 hours 20 minutes • WS-310M (512 MB)*1 ST HQ mode: HQ mode: SP mode: LP mode: 17 hours 40 minutes 35 hours 20 minutes 69 hours 30 minutes 138 hours 15 minutes • WS-300M (256 MB)*1 ST HQ mode: HQ mode: SP mode...
... P.9) 6 Main Features of the Digital Voice Recorder The recorder stores highly compressed WMA format voice messages in integrated flash memory. ( P.15) By using the built-in stereo microphone, a stereo recording mode, which is equipped with the following features. can be selected. ( P.20) Recording time • WS-320M (1 GB)*1 ST HQ mode:...hours 30 minutes 277 hours 20 minutes • WS-310M (512 MB)*1 ST HQ mode: HQ mode: SP mode: LP mode: 17 hours 40 minutes 35 hours 20 minutes 69 hours 30 minutes 138 hours 15 minutes • WS-300M (256 MB)*1 ST HQ mode: HQ mode: SP mode...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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...of 995 recordings. ( P.15) It has a built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function. ( P.18) You can insert or delete index marks.*2 ( P.32) The playback speed can be controlled as preferred. ( P.25) Main Features of the Digital Music Player ...WS-310M (512 MB): 6 hours 40minutes to 22hours 40 minutes WS-300M (256 MB): 3 hours 20minutes to 11hours 20 minutes Has built-in WOW. ( P.61) You can change the playback equalizer settings. ( P.63) 1 Main Features *1 Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made. (The displayed available recording time and recorded...
...of 995 recordings. ( P.15) It has a built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function. ( P.18) You can insert or delete index marks.*2 ( P.32) The playback speed can be controlled as preferred. ( P.25) Main Features of the Digital Music Player ...WS-310M (512 MB): 6 hours 40minutes to 22hours 40 minutes WS-300M (256 MB): 3 hours 20minutes to 11hours 20 minutes Has built-in WOW. ( P.61) You can change the playback equalizer settings. ( P.63) 1 Main Features *1 Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made. (The displayed available recording time and recorded...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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... (VOICE/MUSIC) switch q Battery cover w RELEASE (Release) button VOL (-) button 8 @ FOLDER/INDEX button # ERASE button $ OK button % 0 button ^ Display (LCD panel) & Built-in speaker 8 USB terminal 9 VOL (+) button 0 9 button ! Identification of Parts Identification of Parts 1 * & ^ % 9 $ 0 # ! @ 1 2 Main unit 3 4 5 6 w 7 q 8 ( ) = Battery compartment 1 EAR (Earphone) jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in stereo microphone (R) 4 REC (Record) button...
... (VOICE/MUSIC) switch q Battery cover w RELEASE (Release) button VOL (-) button 8 @ FOLDER/INDEX button # ERASE button $ OK button % 0 button ^ Display (LCD panel) & Built-in speaker 8 USB terminal 9 VOL (+) button 0 9 button ! Identification of Parts Identification of Parts 1 * & ^ % 9 $ 0 # ! @ 1 2 Main unit 3 4 5 6 w 7 q 8 ( ) = Battery compartment 1 EAR (Earphone) jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in stereo microphone (R) 4 REC (Record) button...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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... indicating a file. 1 Folder indicator 2 Battery indicator 3 Microphone sensitivity indicator 4 VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator 5 Stereo indicator 6 Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar) 7 Record mode indicator 8 Erase lock indicator 9 Total number of Parts The display appears when recording. Display (LCD Panel) VOICE mode display 1 MUSIC mode display Identification of recorded files in the folder & Character information display 9
... indicating a file. 1 Folder indicator 2 Battery indicator 3 Microphone sensitivity indicator 4 VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator 5 Stereo indicator 6 Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar) 7 Record mode indicator 8 Erase lock indicator 9 Total number of Parts The display appears when recording. Display (LCD Panel) VOICE mode display 1 MUSIC mode display Identification of recorded files in the folder & Character information display 9
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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Set the mode switch to music files. MUSIC: For listening to MUSIC before operating the recorder. VOICE: For recording or playing back voice files. Meaning of icons in this manual Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder. Convenient features that can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player. Using the mode switch, choose between VOICE and MUSIC option. Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player 1 This device can be used with both the Voice Recorder and Music Player. 14
Set the mode switch to music files. MUSIC: For listening to MUSIC before operating the recorder. VOICE: For recording or playing back voice files. Meaning of icons in this manual Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder. Convenient features that can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player. Using the mode switch, choose between VOICE and MUSIC option. Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player 1 This device can be used with both the Voice Recorder and Music Player. 14
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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... glows red. These five folders can change the display patterns ( P.36). for example, Folder A might be recorded. 2 When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder Recording The recorder provides five folders, A, B, C, D and E, and each message recorded in the monaural 3 Press the STOP button to stop recording. Up to 199 messages can be selectively used to the sound volume being...
... glows red. These five folders can change the display patterns ( P.36). for example, Folder A might be recorded. 2 When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder Recording The recorder provides five folders, A, B, C, D and E, and each message recorded in the monaural 3 Press the STOP button to stop recording. Up to 199 messages can be selectively used to the sound volume being...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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...button to be displayed on the screen. a VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator The VCVA setup process begins. 4 Press the + or - The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording during silent periods, which helps the playback to choose between "On..." and "Off". 6 On: Will start recording in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when 2 the...
...button to be displayed on the screen. a VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator The VCVA setup process begins. 4 Press the + or - The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording during silent periods, which helps the playback to choose between "On..." and "Off". 6 On: Will start recording in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when 2 the...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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... pause sound level can be adjusted according to the recording situation. • To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of 15 different values. Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) 7 Press the REC button to start recording. 7 When the sound volume is recommended. 19 Adjust...the surrounding noise is loud, the starting level is not adjusted within 2 seconds, the display will activate recording. a Level meter (varies according to the sound volume being recorded) b Start level (moves to the right/left according to the set to any of the start /stop...
... pause sound level can be adjusted according to the recording situation. • To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of 15 different values. Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) 7 Press the REC button to start recording. 7 When the sound volume is recommended. 19 Adjust...the surrounding noise is loud, the starting level is not adjusted within 2 seconds, the display will activate recording. a Level meter (varies according to the sound volume being recorded) b Start level (moves to the right/left according to the set to any of the start /stop...
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... Press the + or - The microphone sensitivity setup process begins. 4 Press the + or - a Microphone sensitivity display ...Notes • When the speakers voice is to be recorded clearly, set to Dict (dictation) mode and move the built-in stereo microphone close to the speaker's mouth (5 to 10 cm / 2 to 4 ... the STOP or 0 button to close the menu. button to choose between "Conf" and "Dict". 5 6 Conf: High-sensitivity mode that records sounds in Dict (dictation) mode, we recommend that you use an ME12 single directional microphone (sold separately). 21 Dict: Low-sensitivity mode suited ...
... Press the + or - The microphone sensitivity setup process begins. 4 Press the + or - a Microphone sensitivity display ...Notes • When the speakers voice is to be recorded clearly, set to Dict (dictation) mode and move the built-in stereo microphone close to the speaker's mouth (5 to 10 cm / 2 to 4 ... the STOP or 0 button to close the menu. button to choose between "Conf" and "Dict". 5 6 Conf: High-sensitivity mode that records sounds in Dict (dictation) mode, we recommend that you use an ME12 single directional microphone (sold separately). 21 Dict: Low-sensitivity mode suited ...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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... devices can be connected and the sound can be clearly recorded. Tie clip microphone: ME15 (monaural) Small concealing microphone with less noise. The voice or conversation over the phone can be plugged into your own voice while minimizing surrounding noise and suits for voice recognition. Telephone pickup: TP7 (monaural) Earphone type microphone can perform...
... devices can be connected and the sound can be clearly recorded. Tie clip microphone: ME15 (monaural) Small concealing microphone with less noise. The voice or conversation over the phone can be plugged into your own voice while minimizing surrounding noise and suits for voice recognition. Telephone pickup: TP7 (monaural) Earphone type microphone can perform...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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.... : Press the OK button. : Press and hold the OK button for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a selected item 38 is not applied. Menu List (VOICE Mode) Menu Press and hold the OK button for 1 second or longer. : Initial setting. ...Notes • If you press either of the STOP, REC or... button during the setting, the previously set items will be applied and enters into the stop mode. • The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 1 second or longer. 2 Menu List (VOICE Mode) Rec Mode ( P.20) Mic Sense ( P.21) VCVA ( P.18) ST HQ HQ SP LP Conf Dict On Off...
.... : Press the OK button. : Press and hold the OK button for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a selected item 38 is not applied. Menu List (VOICE Mode) Menu Press and hold the OK button for 1 second or longer. : Initial setting. ...Notes • If you press either of the STOP, REC or... button during the setting, the previously set items will be applied and enters into the stop mode. • The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 1 second or longer. 2 Menu List (VOICE Mode) Rec Mode ( P.20) Mic Sense ( P.21) VCVA ( P.18) ST HQ HQ SP LP Conf Dict On Off...
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On Continuous playback setting. Selection between On (locked) and Off (unlocked). 2 Menu List (VOICE Mode) Off 1 Sec 2 Sec Back space setting. Adjust the level from Off, 1 Sec and 2 Sec. On System sounds setting. Selection between On (enabled) Off ... 12. 06 LCD contrast adjustment. In order of hour, minute, year, month and day. Selection between On (enabled) and Off Off (disabled). 39 Cancel Start Recorder formatting. Sub Menu Lock ( P.34) Back Space ( P.31) All Play ( P.28) Time & Date ( P.12) Format ( P.79) Contrast ( P.78) Backlight ( P.77) Beep ( P.76) On Off ...
On Continuous playback setting. Selection between On (locked) and Off (unlocked). 2 Menu List (VOICE Mode) Off 1 Sec 2 Sec Back space setting. Adjust the level from Off, 1 Sec and 2 Sec. On System sounds setting. Selection between On (enabled) Off ... 12. 06 LCD contrast adjustment. In order of hour, minute, year, month and day. Selection between On (enabled) and Off Off (disabled). 39 Cancel Start Recorder formatting. Sub Menu Lock ( P.34) Back Space ( P.31) All Play ( P.28) Time & Date ( P.12) Format ( P.79) Contrast ( P.78) Backlight ( P.77) Beep ( P.76) On Off ...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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...being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you are downloading a file from the recorder or uploading a file to search the index marks that are marked on the voice files. Also, you to the recorder, do not format the drive of the Olympus. 3 Using the Recorder on Your PC Saving Files in ...Your PC By being transferred while the record/play indicator light and USB access indicator light are ...
...being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you are downloading a file from the recorder or uploading a file to search the index marks that are marked on the voice files. Also, you to the recorder, do not format the drive of the Olympus. 3 Using the Recorder on Your PC Saving Files in ...Your PC By being transferred while the record/play indicator light and USB access indicator light are ...
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Launch My computer, in the window, the recorder will appear as "DSS_FLDA", "DSS_FLDB", "DSS_FLDC", "DSS_FLDD" and "DSS_FLDE", and the recorded voice files are saved in WMA format in these files. While transmitting data, "Busy" is connected. If you double-click on ...the file, Windows Media Player will be launched and playback will turn the recorder off . 2 Detach the battery compartment pressing the RELEASE...
Launch My computer, in the window, the recorder will appear as "DSS_FLDA", "DSS_FLDB", "DSS_FLDC", "DSS_FLDD" and "DSS_FLDE", and the recorded voice files are saved in WMA format in these files. While transmitting data, "Busy" is connected. If you double-click on ...the file, Windows Media Player will be launched and playback will turn the recorder off . 2 Detach the battery compartment pressing the RELEASE...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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... Copying the music files with DRM purchased from online music distribution service to the recorder ( P.48). To transfer a WMA file with DRM to the recorder, you have bought from any voice/music files and music CDs downloaded from the PC to use appropriate methods such ... CD Internet Using the Recorder as this recorder may not be restricted...Note • This recorder is compatible with Microsoft Corporation PD-DRM, but not with DRM (Digital Right Management) for the purpose of the recorder. 4 Using the Recorder as a Music Player Using the Recorder as Windows Media Player....
... Copying the music files with DRM purchased from online music distribution service to the recorder ( P.48). To transfer a WMA file with DRM to the recorder, you have bought from any voice/music files and music CDs downloaded from the PC to use appropriate methods such ... CD Internet Using the Recorder as this recorder may not be restricted...Note • This recorder is compatible with Microsoft Corporation PD-DRM, but not with DRM (Digital Right Management) for the purpose of the recorder. 4 Using the Recorder as a Music Player Using the Recorder as Windows Media Player....
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... Done" is displayed when the file is erased. The display changes to choose "Erase". { Erasing 4 4 Press the ERASE or OK button. 5 Features Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Erasing Erasing One File at a Time A selected file can be reassigned automatically. 70 In the stop status, display the file or place...
... Done" is displayed when the file is erased. The display changes to choose "Erase". { Erasing 4 4 Press the ERASE or OK button. 5 Features Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Erasing Erasing One File at a Time A selected file can be reassigned automatically. 70 In the stop status, display the file or place...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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Specifications For the Digital Voice Recorder Recording format WMA (Windows Media Audio) Input level -70 dBv Sampling frequency ST HQ mode: 44.1 kHz HQ mode: 44.1 kHz SP mode: 22 kHz LP ... hours 30 minutes LP mode: Approx. 138 hours 15 minutes WS-300M (256 MB) ST HQ mode: Approx. 8 hours 45 minutes HQ mode: Approx. 17 hours 30 minutes SP mode: Approx. 34 hours 35 minutes LP mode: Approx. 68 hours 45 minutes Alkaline battery life Recording: Approx. 11 hours (Stereo) Approx. 15 hours (Monaural) Playback...
Specifications For the Digital Voice Recorder Recording format WMA (Windows Media Audio) Input level -70 dBv Sampling frequency ST HQ mode: 44.1 kHz HQ mode: 44.1 kHz SP mode: 22 kHz LP ... hours 30 minutes LP mode: Approx. 138 hours 15 minutes WS-300M (256 MB) ST HQ mode: Approx. 8 hours 45 minutes HQ mode: Approx. 17 hours 30 minutes SP mode: Approx. 34 hours 35 minutes LP mode: Approx. 68 hours 45 minutes Alkaline battery life Recording: Approx. 11 hours (Stereo) Approx. 15 hours (Monaural) Playback...