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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... This product is ST HQ (Stereo High Quality), and 3 types 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 are HQ (High Quality), SP (Standard Playback), and LP (Long... Playback) 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 mode...
... This product is ST HQ (Stereo High Quality), and 3 types 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 are HQ (High Quality), SP (Standard Playback), and LP (Long... Playback) 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 mode...
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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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... (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...
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... number ! 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...
... number ! 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...
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Using the mode switch, choose between VOICE and MUSIC option. Meaning of icons in this manual Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder. VOICE: For recording or playing back voice files. Convenient features that can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player. MUSIC: For listening to MUSIC before operating the recorder. Set the mode switch to music files. 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
Using the mode switch, choose between VOICE and MUSIC option. Meaning of icons in this manual Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder. VOICE: For recording or playing back voice files. Convenient features that can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player. MUSIC: For listening to MUSIC before operating the recorder. Set the mode switch to music files. 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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... FOLDER button to stop recording. The display changes depending on the recording mode ( P.20). The displays indicated 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 this manual are default. 15 Up to 199 messages can be recorded. The record/play indicator light glows red. Turn the built-in...
... FOLDER button to stop recording. The display changes depending on the recording mode ( P.20). The displays indicated 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 this manual are default. 15 Up to 199 messages can be recorded. The record/play indicator light glows red. Turn the built-in...
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... a VCVA indication will be more efficient. a VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator button to choose between "On" and "Off". 6 On: Will start recording in VCVA mode. Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a ...or 9 button. Off: Will resume recording in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when 2 the volume drops below the threshold level. The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording during silent periods, which helps the playback...
... a VCVA indication will be more efficient. a VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator button to choose between "On" and "Off". 6 On: Will start recording in VCVA mode. Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a ...or 9 button. Off: Will resume recording in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when 2 the volume drops below the threshold level. The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording during silent periods, which helps the playback...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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... surrounding noise is loud, the starting sensitivity 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 lower than the preset threshold sound level, recording 2 automatically stops after 1 sec approximately, and "Standby" flashes on the selected microphone sensitivity mode ( P.21...
... surrounding noise is loud, the starting sensitivity 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 lower than the preset threshold sound level, recording 2 automatically stops after 1 sec approximately, and "Standby" flashes on the selected microphone sensitivity mode ( P.21...
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button to choose "Mic Sense". 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. The microphone sensitivity setup process begins. 4 Press the...screen. 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. Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) 3 3 Press the OK or ...
button to choose "Mic Sense". 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. The microphone sensitivity setup process begins. 4 Press the...screen. 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. Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) 3 3 Press the OK or ...
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... microphone is set to the microphone jack of the recorder. Stereo microphone: ME51S The high fidelity of the recorder, the built-in microphone will not operate. Stereo recording is connected to record your ear while phoning. The voice or conversation over the phone can be used to the... microphone jack of the recording, which only stereo can perform. Tie...
... microphone is set to the microphone jack of the recorder. Stereo microphone: ME51S The high fidelity of the recorder, the built-in microphone will not operate. Stereo recording is connected to record your ear while phoning. The voice or conversation over the phone can be used to the... microphone jack of the recording, which only stereo can perform. Tie...
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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 ... 3 minutes 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...
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 ... 3 minutes 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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Selection between On (enabled) and Off Off (disabled). 39 Cancel Start Recorder formatting. Selection between On (enabled) Off and Off (disabled). Time/Date setting. On Backlight setting. On Continuous playback setting. Selection between On (locked) and Off (unlocked). 2 Menu List (VOICE Mode) Off 1 Sec 2 Sec Back space setting. On System sounds setting. Adjust...
Selection between On (enabled) and Off Off (disabled). 39 Cancel Start Recorder formatting. Selection between On (enabled) Off and Off (disabled). Time/Date setting. On Backlight setting. On Continuous playback setting. Selection between On (locked) and Off (unlocked). 2 Menu List (VOICE Mode) Off 1 Sec 2 Sec Back space setting. On System sounds setting. Adjust...
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... you can 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 played on a PC. Also, you are marked on this recorder's 5 voice folders (DSS_FLDA to do not format the drive of the Olympus. Using the DSS Player - Data is indicating you can...
... you can 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 played on a PC. Also, you are marked on this recorder's 5 voice folders (DSS_FLDA to do not format the drive of the Olympus. Using the DSS Player - Data is indicating you can...
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... your computer. The display 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 installed on recorder if the USB is displayed, and the record/play indicator light and USB access indicator light flashes red. Launch My computer, in these files...
... your computer. The display 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 installed on recorder if the USB is displayed, and the record/play indicator light and USB access indicator light flashes red. Launch My computer, in these files...
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... To transfer a WMA file with DRM to the recorder, you have bought from any voice/music files and music CDs downloaded from online music distribution service to the recorder ( P.48). Music CD Internet Using the Recorder as a Music Player/Using Windows Media Player Copyright and... the Internet without the copyright holder's permission may be provided 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 converted (ripped...
... To transfer a WMA file with DRM to the recorder, you have bought from any voice/music files and music CDs downloaded from online music distribution service to the recorder ( P.48). Music CD Internet Using the Recorder as a Music Player/Using Windows Media Player Copyright and... the Internet without the copyright holder's permission may be provided 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 converted (ripped...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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and erasing will be erased from a folder. 1 Select the file you want to "File Erase!" The display changes to delete. 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 The "Cancel" indicator flashes. 5 3 3 Press the + or - button to ...
and erasing will be erased from a folder. 1 Select the file you want to "File Erase!" The display changes to delete. 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 The "Cancel" indicator flashes. 5 3 3 Press the + or - button to ...
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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...