WS-300M Instructions (English)
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To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. EN Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely. Please read these instructions for future reference. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER WS-320M WS-310M WS-300M INSTRUCTIONS EN INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use.
To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. EN Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely. Please read these instructions for future reference. 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 ...
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... cause irreparable damage. Avoid strong vibrations or shocks. Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit yourself. 4 Do not store the recorder in an easily accessible location for future reference. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. Avoid sand or dirt. Avoid...places exposed to clean the unit. Keep this manual carefully to another place, or move to ensure that you experience noise, move the recorder further away from personal injury or damage to property, it is essential that you know how to operate it safely and correctly. Safe...
... cause irreparable damage. Avoid strong vibrations or shocks. Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit yourself. 4 Do not store the recorder in an easily accessible location for future reference. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. Avoid sand or dirt. Avoid...places exposed to clean the unit. Keep this manual carefully to another place, or move to ensure that you experience noise, move the recorder further away from personal injury or damage to property, it is essential that you know how to operate it safely and correctly. Safe...
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... back up and save important content to be injured. 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service. 5 Battery Warning • Battery should never be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction, or during repair work. Recorded content in memory may be exposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or disassembled. •...
... back up and save important content to be injured. 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service. 5 Battery Warning • Battery should never be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction, or during repair work. Recorded content in memory may be exposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or disassembled. •...
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... P.81) • By connecting the computer with the USB, pictures, text data, etc. can be utilized as a Digital Voice Recorder and a Digital Music Player. ( P.15,44) Connecting this recorder directly to carry data. The data can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software. ( P.42) This USB...15 minutes • WS-300M (256 MB)*1 ST HQ mode: HQ mode: SP mode: LP mode: 8 hours 45 minutes 17 hours 30 minutes 34 hours 35 minutes 68 hours 45 minutes It has a backlight full-dot display (LCD display screen). ( P.9) 6 Main Features of monaural recording modes, which is ...
... P.81) • By connecting the computer with the USB, pictures, text data, etc. can be utilized as a Digital Voice Recorder and a Digital Music Player. ( P.15,44) Connecting this recorder directly to carry data. The data can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software. ( P.42) This USB...15 minutes • WS-300M (256 MB)*1 ST HQ mode: HQ mode: SP mode: LP mode: 8 hours 45 minutes 17 hours 30 minutes 34 hours 35 minutes 68 hours 45 minutes It has a backlight full-dot display (LCD display screen). ( P.9) 6 Main Features of monaural recording modes, which is ...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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... 45hours 20 minutes 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 time are approximate...
... 45hours 20 minutes 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 time are approximate...
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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 ! HOLD switch = Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch q Battery cover w RELEASE (Release) 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 ...
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 ! HOLD switch = Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch q Battery cover w RELEASE (Release) 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 ...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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The display appears when 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 recorded files in the folder & Character information display 9 Character information display @ Folder name indicator # Title and artist name indicator $ Play...
The display appears when 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 recorded files in the folder & Character information display 9 Character information display @ Folder name indicator # Title and artist name indicator $ Play...
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... recorded file because the file header will not be used for an extended period of time. 10 It is in the battery indicator. • If it takes longer than 1 hour to replace the dead battery, you may corrupt the file. Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery An optional Ni-MH rechargeable battery from Olympus... can be able to use may have to reset the time when you load a fresh battery ( P.12). • Remove the battery if you are recording into a file and the battery runs out, you are not going to close...
... recorded file because the file header will not be used for an extended period of time. 10 It is in the battery indicator. • If it takes longer than 1 hour to replace the dead battery, you may corrupt the file. Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery An optional Ni-MH rechargeable battery from Olympus... can be able to use may have to reset the time when you load a fresh battery ( P.12). • Remove the battery if you are recording into a file and the battery runs out, you are not going to close...
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..."Hold" is displayed, flashing for over 5 minutes after it goes into standby (power-save) mode, and the display shuts off . Power Supply When the recorder is not used for 2 seconds, the display will be maintained. To exit standby mode and turn the power on, cancel the HOLD switch. Power Supply ...Turning Off the Power Move the HOLD switch to a minimum. 1 Even if the power is turned off, the existing data, settings of the recorder. To turn on , it is not in operation. Turning On the Power Release the HOLD switch of each mode, and clock setting will turn off...
..."Hold" is displayed, flashing for over 5 minutes after it goes into standby (power-save) mode, and the display shuts off . Power Supply When the recorder is not used for 2 seconds, the display will be maintained. To exit standby mode and turn the power on, cancel the HOLD switch. Power Supply ...Turning Off the Power Move the HOLD switch to a minimum. 1 Even if the power is turned off, the existing data, settings of the recorder. To turn on , it is not in operation. Turning On the Power Release the HOLD switch of each mode, and clock setting will turn off...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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... choose between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the 9 2 or 0 button to set the date and time beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for a long time. Setting Time/Date (Time&Date) 1 If you load a battery before using the... recorder for the first time, or after the recorder hasn't been used for each file. Select the item from step 1. Follow the same steps by pressing the FOLDER/INDEX button while setting the hour ...
... choose between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the 9 2 or 0 button to set the date and time beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for a long time. Setting Time/Date (Time&Date) 1 If you load a battery before using the... recorder for the first time, or after the recorder hasn't been used for each file. Select the item from step 1. Follow the same steps by pressing the FOLDER/INDEX button while setting the hour ...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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... 8M 14D (Initial setting) 4 Press the STOP button to close the menu. 4 ...Note • If you press the OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to that point.. See P.38, 68, 75 regarding the sub menu. 2 2 Press the OK or 9 button. Setting Time...
... 8M 14D (Initial setting) 4 Press the STOP button to close the menu. 4 ...Note • If you press the OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to that point.. See P.38, 68, 75 regarding the sub menu. 2 2 Press the OK or 9 button. Setting Time...
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Set the mode switch to music files. Using the mode switch, choose between VOICE and MUSIC option. Convenient features that can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player. MUSIC: For listening to MUSIC before operating the recorder. 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 VOICE: For recording or playing back voice files. Meaning of icons in this manual Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder.
Set the mode switch to music files. Using the mode switch, choose between VOICE and MUSIC option. Convenient features that can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player. MUSIC: For listening to MUSIC before operating the recorder. 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 VOICE: For recording or playing back voice files. Meaning of icons in this manual Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder.
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... f Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar) (The bar indicates remaining memory) 3 g Level meter (varies according to the sound volume being recorded) Display in a 2 folder is saved 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 holding business information. Up to 199 messages can be dedicated...
... f Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar) (The bar indicates remaining memory) 3 g Level meter (varies according to the sound volume being recorded) Display in a 2 folder is saved 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 holding business information. Up to 199 messages can be dedicated...
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... will be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is less than 60 seconds, the record/play indicator light on the display. • The recorder will resume at the point of interruption. 16 Recording Notes • To ensure recording from the beginning, start speaking after 1 hour when left in red. Delete any unnecessary files...
... will be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is less than 60 seconds, the record/play indicator light on the display. • The recorder will resume at the point of interruption. 16 Recording Notes • To ensure recording from the beginning, start speaking after 1 hour when left in red. Delete any unnecessary files...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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... lead to the EAR jack on the recorder ➥ After recording is connected, no sound will come from the speaker...Notes • Recording level cannot be adjusted by pressing the VOL (+) or VOL (-) button. Recording 17 The sound 2 volume on the recorder, you can hear the sound being recorded through the earphone. If the earphone is...
... lead to the EAR jack on the recorder ➥ After recording is connected, no sound will come from the speaker...Notes • Recording level cannot be adjusted by pressing the VOL (+) or VOL (-) button. Recording 17 The sound 2 volume on the recorder, you can hear the sound being recorded through the earphone. If the earphone is...
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...between "On" and "Off". 6 On: Will start recording in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when 2 the volume drops below the threshold level. a VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) 2 5 6 18 1 Press and... a VCVA indication will be more efficient. Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the built-in VCVA mode. Off: Will resume recording in normal mode. 4 5 Press the OK or 0 button ...
...between "On" and "Off". 6 On: Will start recording in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when 2 the volume drops below the threshold level. a VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) 2 5 6 18 1 Press and... a VCVA indication will be more efficient. Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the built-in VCVA mode. Off: Will resume recording in normal mode. 4 5 Press the OK or 0 button ...
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Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) 7 Press the REC button to start /stop actuation level is recommended. 19 The record/play indicator light glows red when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. At the highest value, even the faintest sound will return to the previous. ...sensitivity mode ( P.21). • If the starting sensitivity of 15 different values. a Level meter (varies according to the sound volume being recorded) b Start level (moves to the right/left according to sounds. Adjust the Start/Stop Actuation Level Press the 9 or 0 button to ...
Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) 7 Press the REC button to start /stop actuation level is recommended. 19 The record/play indicator light glows red when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. At the highest value, even the faintest sound will return to the previous. ...sensitivity mode ( P.21). • If the starting sensitivity of 15 different values. a Level meter (varies according to the sound volume being recorded) b Start level (moves to the right/left according to sounds. Adjust the Start/Stop Actuation Level Press the 9 or 0 button to ...
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...than LP mode to choose from ST HQ (stereo high quality sound recording), HQ (high quality sound recording), SP (standard recording), and LP (long-term recording). 2 3 1 Press and hold the OK button for 1 second or longer. a Record mode indicator 5 ...Notes • When a meeting and lecture is...screen ( P.38, 74). 1 2 Press the OK or 9 button. button to record. • When the monaural microphone is to be recorded only in the L channel. 20 The recording mode setup process begins. 2 3 Press the + or - Recording Modes (Rec Mode) 4 5 4 Press the OK or 0 button to complete the...
...than LP mode to choose from ST HQ (stereo high quality sound recording), HQ (high quality sound recording), SP (standard recording), and LP (long-term recording). 2 3 1 Press and hold the OK button for 1 second or longer. a Record mode indicator 5 ...Notes • When a meeting and lecture is...screen ( P.38, 74). 1 2 Press the OK or 9 button. button to record. • When the monaural microphone is to be recorded only in the L channel. 20 The recording mode setup process begins. 2 3 Press the + or - Recording Modes (Rec Mode) 4 5 4 Press the OK or 0 button to complete the...