WS-300M Instructions (English)
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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. EN 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. Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely. EN 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 ...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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...data can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software. ( P.42) This USB storage class support recorder can be utilized as a Digital Voice Recorder and a Digital Music Player. ( P.15,44) Connecting this recorder directly to the USB port links up with your PC. It has a backlight full-dot display (LCD display screen...text data, etc. can be selected. ( P.20) Recording time • WS-320M (1 GB)*1 ST HQ mode: HQ mode: SP mode: LP mode: 35 hours 25 minutes 70 hours 50 minutes 139 hours 30 minutes 277 hours 20 minutes • WS-310M (512 MB)*1 ST HQ mode: HQ mode: SP mode: LP...
...data can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software. ( P.42) This USB storage class support recorder can be utilized as a Digital Voice Recorder and a Digital Music Player. ( P.15,44) Connecting this recorder directly to the USB port links up with your PC. It has a backlight full-dot display (LCD display screen...text data, etc. can be selected. ( P.20) Recording time • WS-320M (1 GB)*1 ST HQ mode: HQ mode: SP mode: LP mode: 35 hours 25 minutes 70 hours 50 minutes 139 hours 30 minutes 277 hours 20 minutes • WS-310M (512 MB)*1 ST HQ mode: HQ mode: SP mode: LP...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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... 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 You can play back music files in WMA and MP3 format. ( P.53) Playback time WS-320M (1 GB): 13 hours 20minutes to 45hours 20 minutes WS-310M (512 MB...
... 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 You can play back music files in WMA and MP3 format. ( P.53) Playback time WS-320M (1 GB): 13 hours 20minutes to 45hours 20 minutes WS-310M (512 MB...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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... 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 5 STOP button 6 PLAY button 7 Built-in stereo microphone (L) * Record/Play indicator light ( Strap hole ) USB access indicator light - HOLD switch = Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch q Battery cover w RELEASE (Release) button VOL (-) button 8 @ FOLDER/INDEX button # ERASE button $ OK...
... 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 5 STOP button 6 PLAY button 7 Built-in stereo microphone (L) * Record/Play indicator light ( Strap hole ) USB access indicator light - HOLD switch = Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch q Battery cover w RELEASE (Release) button VOL (-) button 8 @ FOLDER/INDEX button # ERASE button $ OK...
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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...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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Convenient features that can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player. Set the mode switch to music files. MUSIC: For listening to MUSIC before operating the recorder. 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 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. Set the mode switch to music files. MUSIC: For listening to MUSIC before operating the recorder. 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 VOICE: For recording or playing back voice files. Meaning of icons in this manual Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder.
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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...) file. The display changes depending on the recording mode ( P.20). These five folders can be selectively used to store private information, while Folder B might be recorded. for example, Folder A might be recorded per folder. 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...
...) file. The display changes depending on the recording mode ( P.20). These five folders can be selectively used to store private information, while Folder B might be recorded. for example, Folder A might be recorded per folder. 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...
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... Press the STOP or 0 button to close the menu. Off: Will resume recording in VCVA mode. a VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording during silent periods, which helps the playback to choose "VCVA". 3 3 Press.... 4 Press the + or - Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when 2 the volume drops below the threshold...
... Press the STOP or 0 button to close the menu. Off: Will resume recording in VCVA mode. a VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording during silent periods, which helps the playback to choose "VCVA". 3 3 Press.... 4 Press the + or - Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when 2 the volume drops below the threshold...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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...according to the sound volume being recorded) b Start level (moves to the right/left according to the set to any of the VCVA can be adjusted according to the ambient (background) noise. The VCVA pause sound level can be set level) ... 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...
...according to the sound volume being recorded) b Start level (moves to the right/left according to the set to any of the VCVA can be adjusted according to the ambient (background) noise. The VCVA pause sound level can be set level) ... 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...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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...6 6 Press the STOP or 0 button to close to the speaker's mouth (5 to 10 cm / 2 to 4 inches) and record. • If the ambient (background) noise is adjustable to meet recording needs. 2 1 Press and hold the OK button for 1 second or longer. 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 the menu. button to choose between "Conf" and "Dict...
...6 6 Press the STOP or 0 button to close to the speaker's mouth (5 to 10 cm / 2 to 4 inches) and record. • If the ambient (background) noise is adjustable to meet recording needs. 2 1 Press and hold the OK button for 1 second or longer. 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 the menu. button to choose between "Conf" and "Dict...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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... (monaural) Small concealing microphone with less noise. The voice or conversation over the phone can be used to record your ear while phoning. Stereo microphone: ME51S The high fidelity of the recorder, the built-in microphone will not operate. When the external microphone is used . 2 Recording with External Microphone To MIC (microphone) jack Connect...
... (monaural) Small concealing microphone with less noise. The voice or conversation over the phone can be used to record your ear while phoning. Stereo microphone: ME51S The high fidelity of the recorder, the built-in microphone will not operate. When the external microphone is used . 2 Recording with External Microphone To MIC (microphone) jack Connect...
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... hold the OK button for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a selected item 38 is not applied. Sub Menu ( P.75) : Press the + or - 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...
... hold the OK button for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a selected item 38 is not applied. Sub Menu ( P.75) : Press the + or - 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...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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... On (enabled) Off and Off (disabled). Selection between On (enabled) and Off Off (disabled). On Continuous playback setting. Cancel Start Recorder formatting. Selection between On (locked) and Off (unlocked). 2 Menu List (VOICE Mode) Off 1 Sec 2 Sec Back space setting. On System sounds setting. Sub Menu Lock ( P.34) Back Space ( P.31) All Play...
... On (enabled) Off and Off (disabled). Selection between On (enabled) and Off Off (disabled). On Continuous playback setting. Cancel Start Recorder formatting. Selection between On (locked) and Off (unlocked). 2 Menu List (VOICE Mode) Off 1 Sec 2 Sec Back space setting. On System sounds setting. Sub Menu Lock ( P.34) Back Space ( P.31) All Play...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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...transfer the files from your PC to the recorder. • Playback voice files on your PC. 3 The voice file recorded by this recorder can be downloaded for free from the recorder or uploading a file to the recorder, do not format the drive of this recorder. Never make an operation such as deleting...each folder using the Windows Media Player or the simplified playback software, DSS Player - The order of the Olympus. Initialization is still being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following: • You can be changed or files may be transferred and ...
...transfer the files from your PC to the recorder. • Playback voice files on your PC. 3 The voice file recorded by this recorder can be downloaded for free from the recorder or uploading a file to the recorder, do not format the drive of this recorder. Never make an operation such as deleting...each folder using the Windows Media Player or the simplified playback software, DSS Player - The order of the Olympus. Initialization is still being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following: • You can be changed or files may be transferred and ...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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... the PC. 42 Launch My computer, in these files. If you are saved in WMA format 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 using Windows 2000, Windows Media Player must be launched and playback will start. ...Note • If you...
... the PC. 42 Launch My computer, in these files. If you are saved in WMA format 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 using Windows 2000, Windows Media Player must be launched and playback will start. ...Note • If you...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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Copying the music files with DRM (Digital Right Management) for the purpose of the recorder. 4 Using the Recorder as a Music Player Using the Recorder as a Music Player The recorder supports music files in WMA and MP3 formats, which can be easily transferred to the recorder ( P.48). A WMA file may not ...Using Windows Media Player Copyright and Copyright Protection Feature (DRM) By the Copyright Act, any voice/music files and music CDs downloaded from the PC to the recorder, you have bought from any music distribution sites can be transferred from the Internet without the ...
Copying the music files with DRM (Digital Right Management) for the purpose of the recorder. 4 Using the Recorder as a Music Player Using the Recorder as a Music Player The recorder supports music files in WMA and MP3 formats, which can be easily transferred to the recorder ( P.48). A WMA file may not ...Using Windows Media Player Copyright and Copyright Protection Feature (DRM) By the Copyright Act, any voice/music files and music CDs downloaded from the PC to the recorder, you have bought from any music distribution sites can be transferred from the Internet without the ...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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... the stop status, display the file or place the cursor on the file in the list display. 2 2 Press the ERASE 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 and erasing will be erased from a folder. 1 Select the...
... the stop status, display the file or place the cursor on the file in the list display. 2 2 Press the ERASE 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 and erasing will be erased from a folder. 1 Select the...
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 ... battery life Recording: Approx. 9 hours (Stereo) Approx. 12 hours (Monaural) Playback: Approx. 6 hours (Stereo) Approx. 6 hours (Monaural) For the Digital Music Player Compatible data format WMA, MP3 format Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Frequency band 20Hz to 20kHz Playback time WS-320M (1 GB) Approx. 13 hours 20 minutes to 45 hours 20 minutes WS-310M (512 MB) Approx...
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 ... battery life Recording: Approx. 9 hours (Stereo) Approx. 12 hours (Monaural) Playback: Approx. 6 hours (Stereo) Approx. 6 hours (Monaural) For the Digital Music Player Compatible data format WMA, MP3 format Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Frequency band 20Hz to 20kHz Playback time WS-320M (1 GB) Approx. 13 hours 20 minutes to 45 hours 20 minutes WS-310M (512 MB) Approx...