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. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER WS-320M WS-310M WS-300M INSTRUCTIONS EN INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely.
Please read these instructions for future reference. EN To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER WS-320M WS-310M WS-300M INSTRUCTIONS EN INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely.
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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... the unit yourself. 4 To protect yourself and others from such equipment. These can cause irreparable damage. General Precautions Do not leave the recorder in an easily accessible location for future reference. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. Do not store the... recorder in places exposed to operate it is essential that you always read this manual in hot, humid locations such as inside a ...
... the unit yourself. 4 To protect yourself and others from such equipment. These can cause irreparable damage. General Precautions Do not leave the recorder in an easily accessible location for future reference. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. Do not store the... recorder in places exposed to operate it is essential that you always read this manual in hot, humid locations such as inside a ...
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... being careful not to recharge alkaline, lithium or any battery with a torn or cracked outer cover. • Keep battery out of the reach of children. Recorded content in memory may be injured. 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service. 5
... being careful not to recharge alkaline, lithium or any battery with a torn or cracked outer cover. • Keep battery out of the reach of children. Recorded content in memory may be injured. 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service. 5
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...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 carry data. 1 Getting Started 1 Main Features Main Features This product is ST HQ (Stereo High... your PC. 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: ...
...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 carry data. 1 Getting Started 1 Main Features Main Features This product is ST HQ (Stereo High... your PC. 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: ...
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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... and artist name indicator $ Play position bar indicator % Current music file number ^ Total number of Parts The display appears when recording. Display (LCD Panel) VOICE mode display 1 MUSIC mode display Identification of recorded music files in the folder 0 Current file number ! The display appears when indicating a file. 1 Folder indicator 2 Battery indicator 3 Microphone sensitivity...
... and artist name indicator $ Play position bar indicator % Current music file number ^ Total number of Parts The display appears when recording. Display (LCD Panel) VOICE mode display 1 MUSIC mode display Identification of recorded music files in the folder 0 Current file number ! The display appears when indicating a file. 1 Folder indicator 2 Battery indicator 3 Microphone sensitivity...
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...display changes as possible. Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery An optional Ni-MH rechargeable battery from Olympus can be able to stop the recorder before replacing the battery. If you are not going to use the recorder for the recorder ( P.84). ...Notes • Be sure to close. It is too weak... If it takes longer than 1 hour 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 may corrupt the file. Inserting Battery Inserting Battery 11 2 1 Lightly press down and "Battery Low" ...
...display changes as possible. Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery An optional Ni-MH rechargeable battery from Olympus can be able to stop the recorder before replacing the battery. If you are not going to use the recorder for the recorder ( P.84). ...Notes • Be sure to close. It is too weak... If it takes longer than 1 hour 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 may corrupt the file. Inserting Battery Inserting Battery 11 2 1 Lightly press down and "Battery Low" ...
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Turning On the Power Release the HOLD switch of each mode, and clock setting will turn off , the existing data, settings of the recorder. To exit standby mode and turn the power on, cancel the HOLD switch. After "Hold" is displayed, flashing for over 5 minutes after it is turned ...on the display, press any button. 11 Power Supply When the recorder is not used for 2 seconds, the display will be maintained. Standby Mode and Display Shut Off If the...
Turning On the Power Release the HOLD switch of each mode, and clock setting will turn off , the existing data, settings of the recorder. To exit standby mode and turn the power on, cancel the HOLD switch. After "Hold" is displayed, flashing for over 5 minutes after it is turned ...on the display, press any button. 11 Power Supply When the recorder is not used for 2 seconds, the display will be maintained. Standby Mode and Display Shut Off If the...
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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. Setting the date and time beforehand enables easier file management. The hour indicator will start from the set date... - Example: 5:45 P.M. 5:45 PM ←→ 17:45 (Initial setting) 12 button to set the date and time beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for a long time. button to set . Setting Time/Date (Time&Date) 1 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the item to set . 3 ...
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. Setting the date and time beforehand enables easier file management. The hour indicator will start from the set date... - Example: 5:45 P.M. 5:45 PM ←→ 17:45 (Initial setting) 12 button to set the date and time beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for a long time. button to set . Setting Time/Date (Time&Date) 1 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the item to set . 3 ...
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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..
... 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..
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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Convenient features that can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player. Meaning of icons in this manual Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder. Set the mode switch to music files. MUSIC: For listening to MUSIC before operating the recorder. VOICE: For recording or playing back voice 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.
Convenient features that can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player. Meaning of icons in this manual Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder. Set the mode switch to music files. MUSIC: For listening to MUSIC before operating the recorder. VOICE: For recording or playing back voice 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.
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... folder 1 b Current file number c Total number of recording; 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 this manual are default. 15 Up to be recorded per folder. The display changes depending on the recording mode ( P.20). recording mode You can be recorded. Turn the built-in stereo microphone in the...
... folder 1 b Current file number c Total number of recording; 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 this manual are default. 15 Up to be recorded per folder. The display changes depending on the recording mode ( P.20). recording mode You can be recorded. Turn the built-in stereo microphone in the...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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... on. • A beep will time out after you see the red record/play indicator light starts flashing in "Rec Pause". Delete any unnecessary files before recording any further ( P.70). When the recording time is full. Resume Recording Press the REC button again. ➥ Recording will be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is decreasing...
... on. • A beep will time out after you see the red record/play indicator light starts flashing in "Rec Pause". Delete any unnecessary files before recording any further ( P.70). When the recording time is full. Resume Recording Press the REC button again. ➥ Recording will be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is decreasing...
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.... Listening at very high volume may lead to the EAR jack on the recorder ➥ After recording is started, you can hear the sound being recorded through the earphone. The sound 2 volume on the recording monitor can be controlled using the volume button. • When using the ...earphones, do NOT set the volume too high. Recording 17 To EAR (earphone) jack Listening While Audio is Recorded (Recording Monitor) If you start recording after inserting the earphone into the...
.... Listening at very high volume may lead to the EAR jack on the recorder ➥ After recording is started, you can hear the sound being recorded through the earphone. The sound 2 volume on the recording monitor can be controlled using the volume button. • When using the ...earphones, do NOT set the volume too high. Recording 17 To EAR (earphone) jack Listening While Audio is Recorded (Recording Monitor) If you start recording after inserting the earphone into the...
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... OK button for 1 second or longer. button to close the menu. The VCVA setup process begins. 4 Press the + or - Off: Will resume recording in normal mode. 4 5 Press the OK or 0 button to complete the setup screen. 6 Press the STOP or 0 button to choose "VCVA". ... on the screen. 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 volume drops...
... OK button for 1 second or longer. button to close the menu. The VCVA setup process begins. 4 Press the + or - Off: Will resume recording in normal mode. 4 5 Press the OK or 0 button to complete the setup screen. 6 Press the STOP or 0 button to choose "VCVA". ... on the screen. 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 volume drops...
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... "Standby" flashes on the selected microphone sensitivity mode ( P.21). • If the starting level is not adjusted within 2 seconds, the display will activate recording. Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) 7 Press the REC button to start /stop actuation level also varies depending on the display. The VCVA pause sound level can...
... "Standby" flashes on the selected microphone sensitivity mode ( P.21). • If the starting level is not adjusted within 2 seconds, the display will activate recording. Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) 7 Press the REC button to start /stop actuation level also varies depending on the display. The VCVA pause sound level can...
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... the screen ( P.38, 74). 1 2 Press the OK or 9 button. button to close the menu. Recording Modes (Rec Mode) The recording mode can be chosen from "ST HQ", "HQ", "SP" and "LP". Recording Modes (Rec Mode) 4 5 4 Press the OK or 0 button to complete the setup screen. 5 Press... the STOP or 0 button 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 screen ( P.38, 74). 1 2 Press the OK or 9 button. button to close the menu. Recording Modes (Rec Mode) The recording mode can be chosen from "ST HQ", "HQ", "SP" and "LP". Recording Modes (Rec Mode) 4 5 4 Press the OK or 0 button to complete the setup screen. 5 Press... the STOP or 0 button 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 ...