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To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for information about using the product correctly and safely. Please read these instructions for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER WS-331M WS-321M WS-311M INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Keep the instructions handy for future reference. EN
To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for information about using the product correctly and safely. Please read these instructions for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER WS-331M WS-321M WS-311M INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Keep the instructions handy for future reference. EN
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INDEX Table of Contents P.4 Safe and Proper Usage P.6 Getting Started P.8 1 When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder P.19 2 Using the Recorder on Your PC P.44 3 Using the Recorder as a Music Player Feature Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Other Practical Use Methods P.48 4 P.72 5 P.94 6 Other Information P.95 7 3
INDEX Table of Contents P.4 Safe and Proper Usage P.6 Getting Started P.8 1 When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder P.19 2 Using the Recorder on Your PC P.44 3 Using the Recorder as a Music Player Feature Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Other Practical Use Methods P.48 4 P.72 5 P.94 6 Other Information P.95 7 3
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... 6 1 Getting Started Main Features 8 Identification of Parts 10 Inserting Battery 12 Power Supply 13 VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode 14 Setting Time/Date (Time & Date 17 2 When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder Recording 19 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA 22 Recording Modes (Rec Mode 24 Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) ...... 25 Set the Low Cut...
... 6 1 Getting Started Main Features 8 Identification of Parts 10 Inserting Battery 12 Power Supply 13 VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode 14 Setting Time/Date (Time & Date 17 2 When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder Recording 19 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA 22 Recording Modes (Rec Mode 24 Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) ...... 25 Set the Low Cut...
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... (WOW) ...... 63 Selecting Equalizer (EQ 66 Moving the Tracks (Move 68 Menu List (MUSIC Mode 70 5 Feature Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Erasing 72 Hold 75 Index Marks and Temp Marks 76 How to Begin Segment Repeat Playback ... 78 Menu Setting Method 80...the Playback Speed (Play Speed 84 System Sounds (Beep 87 Backlight (Backlight 88 LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) .... 89 LED (LED 90 Formatting the Recorder (Format) ........ 91 Viewing System Information (System Info 93 6 Other Practical Use Methods Using as External Memory of the Computer 94 7 Other Information ...
... (WOW) ...... 63 Selecting Equalizer (EQ 66 Moving the Tracks (Move 68 Menu List (MUSIC Mode 70 5 Feature Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Erasing 72 Hold 75 Index Marks and Temp Marks 76 How to Begin Segment Repeat Playback ... 78 Menu Setting Method 80...the Playback Speed (Play Speed 84 System Sounds (Beep 87 Backlight (Backlight 88 LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) .... 89 LED (LED 90 Formatting the Recorder (Format) ........ 91 Viewing System Information (System Info 93 6 Other Practical Use Methods Using as External Memory of the Computer 94 7 Other Information ...
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... minutes 142 hours 05 minutes 279 hours 35 minutes 555 hours 45 minutes WS-321M (1GB) 17 hours 40 minutes 35 hours 25 minutes 70 hours 55 minutes 70 hours 55 minutes 139 hours 40 minutes 277 hours 35 minutes WS-311M (512MB) 8 hours 45 minutes 17 hours 40 minutes 35 hours ...25 minutes 35 hours 25 minutes 69 hours 40 minutes 138 hours 30 minutes 8 Available recording time may be used to your PC. 1 Main Features of the Digital Voice Recorder External Microphone (optional) ☞ P. 97 ...
... minutes 142 hours 05 minutes 279 hours 35 minutes 555 hours 45 minutes WS-321M (1GB) 17 hours 40 minutes 35 hours 25 minutes 70 hours 55 minutes 70 hours 55 minutes 139 hours 40 minutes 277 hours 35 minutes WS-311M (512MB) 8 hours 45 minutes 17 hours 40 minutes 35 hours ...25 minutes 35 hours 25 minutes 69 hours 40 minutes 138 hours 30 minutes 8 Available recording time may be used to your PC. 1 Main Features of the Digital Voice Recorder External Microphone (optional) ☞ P. 97 ...
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... 6 7 8 Main unit q w ( ) = Battery compartment Identification of Parts 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) ( USB access indicator light ) Strap hole - VOL (-) button 10 @ FOLDER/INDEX button # ERASE button... $ OK/MENU button % 0 button ^ Display (LCD panel) & Record/Play indicator light * Built-in speaker 8 USB terminal 9 VOL (+) button 0 9 button ! HOLD switch = Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch q RELEASE (Release) button w Battery cover
... 6 7 8 Main unit q w ( ) = Battery compartment Identification of Parts 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) ( USB access indicator light ) Strap hole - VOL (-) button 10 @ FOLDER/INDEX button # ERASE button... $ OK/MENU button % 0 button ^ Display (LCD panel) & Record/Play indicator light * Built-in speaker 8 USB terminal 9 VOL (+) button 0 9 button ! HOLD switch = Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch q RELEASE (Release) button w Battery cover
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... of Parts 1 Folder indicator 2 VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator 3 Record mode indicator 4 Character information display 5 Microphone sensitivity indicator 6 Erase lock indicator 7 Low Cut Filter indicator 8 Playback effect indicator 9 Battery indicator 0 Current file number ! F@ MUSIC mode display 1 0! Music 01 /36 1 # SONG A/Artist $ 4 8 AS 9 Identification of recorded files in the folder @ Memory remaining indicator...
... of Parts 1 Folder indicator 2 VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator 3 Record mode indicator 4 Character information display 5 Microphone sensitivity indicator 6 Erase lock indicator 7 Low Cut Filter indicator 8 Playback effect indicator 9 Battery indicator 0 Current file number ! F@ MUSIC mode display 1 0! Music 01 /36 1 # SONG A/Artist $ 4 8 AS 9 Identification of recorded files in the folder @ Memory remaining indicator...
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... Battery 1 12 3 B A 1 Lightly press down . Unloading the battery while the recorder is displayed in the battery indicator. Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Optional Ni-MH rechargeable batteries from Olympus can be reset due to reset the time when you have to the reduction of the voltage... indicator. • If it takes longer than 15 minutes to use the recorder for an extended period of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may corrupt the file. Use them with the BU-400 Olympus NiMH Rechargeable Battery Charger (Europe only) (☞ P. 97). ... It...
... Battery 1 12 3 B A 1 Lightly press down . Unloading the battery while the recorder is displayed in the battery indicator. Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Optional Ni-MH rechargeable batteries from Olympus can be reset due to reset the time when you have to the reduction of the voltage... indicator. • If it takes longer than 15 minutes to use the recorder for an extended period of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may corrupt the file. Use them with the BU-400 Olympus NiMH Rechargeable Battery Charger (Europe only) (☞ P. 97). ... It...
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...created for storing audio data. The files like recorded audio or language files transferred from a PC, are displayed. User ID: The name that has been set the mode switch to MUSIC. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode This device can be saved...File length 14 For recording and playing back voice recordings, set on the Digital Voice Recorder. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode List display Current folder and files recorded in this recorder. Up to the VOICE position. 1 The recorder provides five folders, named A through E, for files recorded by a Digital Voice Recorder. VOICE Mode Slide the ...
...created for storing audio data. The files like recorded audio or language files transferred from a PC, are displayed. User ID: The name that has been set the mode switch to MUSIC. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode This device can be saved...File length 14 For recording and playing back voice recordings, set on the Digital Voice Recorder. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode List display Current folder and files recorded in this recorder. Up to the VOICE position. 1 The recorder provides five folders, named A through E, for files recorded by a Digital Voice Recorder. VOICE Mode Slide the ...
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...128 folders including "Root" and "Music" folders can be operated on this recorder can create the folders in up to 200 files. 200 ...Notes • Up to manage the multiple albums with the same artist name. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode Root Music Music File A Music File B Music ... be transferred to the MUSIC position. Also, this recorder. • When using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync] instead of setting the synchronization options. Up to 2 layers within the "Music" folder. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode MUSIC Mode Slide the mode switch to the part A above (☞...
...128 folders including "Root" and "Music" folders can be operated on this recorder can create the folders in up to 200 files. 200 ...Notes • Up to manage the multiple albums with the same artist name. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode Root Music Music File A Music File B Music ... be transferred to the MUSIC position. Also, this recorder. • When using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync] instead of setting the synchronization options. Up to 2 layers within the "Music" folder. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode MUSIC Mode Slide the mode switch to the part A above (☞...
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FOLDER button: Returns to MUSIC before operating the recorder. Convenient features that can be used with both the Voice Recorder and Music Player. 16 Set the mode switch to the ...J.wma ∗ Album1 01 /11 SONG G / Artist A 00 00 Fld 05 32 Title (name of the file)/Artist VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode Root Music SONG A.wma SONG B.wma SONG C.wma Music Artist A Artist B Artist C SONG D.wma...; Best 01 /16 SONG N / Artist B 00 00 Fld 04 35 Current file number/Total number of recorded files in the higher level and shows the list display. or button: Moves the cursor up and down. 9...
FOLDER button: Returns to MUSIC before operating the recorder. Convenient features that can be used with both the Voice Recorder and Music Player. 16 Set the mode switch to the ...J.wma ∗ Album1 01 /11 SONG G / Artist A 00 00 Fld 05 32 Title (name of the file)/Artist VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode Root Music SONG A.wma SONG B.wma SONG C.wma Music Artist A Artist B Artist C SONG D.wma...; Best 01 /16 SONG N / Artist B 00 00 Fld 04 35 Current file number/Total number of recorded files in the higher level and shows the list display. or button: Moves the cursor up and down. 9...
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... choose a folder in the direction to be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, Folder A might be used to store private information, while Folder B might be saved as a Voice Recorder Recording Before starting recording, select a folder between Folder A to Folder E.These five folders can be recorded. The record/play indicator light glows red. Newly...
... choose a folder in the direction to be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, Folder A might be used to store private information, while Folder B might be saved as a Voice Recorder Recording Before starting recording, select a folder between Folder A to Folder E.These five folders can be recorded. The record/play indicator light glows red. Newly...
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...R 20 HQ 120 120 E F 3 5M1 2S Rec Pause Resume Recording Press the REC button again. ➥ Recording will time out after you see the red record/play indicator light starts flashing in "Rec Pause". Set the mode switch to VOICE before recording any further (☞ P. 72). • If the REC button is... pressed while the mode switch is set to 30 or 10 seconds, the light flashes faster. • "Memory Full" or "Folder Full" will sound when remaining recording time reaches 60 seconds...
...R 20 HQ 120 120 E F 3 5M1 2S Rec Pause Resume Recording Press the REC button again. ➥ Recording will time out after you see the red record/play indicator light starts flashing in "Rec Pause". Set the mode switch to VOICE before recording any further (☞ P. 72). • If the REC button is... pressed while the mode switch is set to 30 or 10 seconds, the light flashes faster. • "Memory Full" or "Folder Full" will sound when remaining recording time reaches 60 seconds...
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...+ or - VCVA On Of f 6 6 Press the OK button to choose between "On" and "Off". Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) 2 3 5 22 1 While the recorder is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to be more efficient. The "Rec Menu" screen opens. 3 Press ...setup screen. button to choose "VCVA". 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 the volume drops below the threshold ...
...+ or - VCVA On Of f 6 6 Press the OK button to choose between "On" and "Off". Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) 2 3 5 22 1 While the recorder is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to be more efficient. The "Rec Menu" screen opens. 3 Press ...setup screen. button to choose "VCVA". 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 the volume drops below the threshold ...
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... start/stop actuation level is set to the recording situation. • To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of 15 HQ 121 121 E F different values. Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) 7 Press the STOP button ...lower than the HQ 121 121 E F preset threshold sound level, recording automatically stops after 1 sec approximately, Standby L R 2 and "Standby" flashes on the HQ 120 120 display. 0 0M0 0S a VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) 1H 27M53S 8 indicator 7 8 Press the REC button ...
... start/stop actuation level is set to the recording situation. • To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of 15 HQ 121 121 E F different values. Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) 7 Press the STOP button ...lower than the HQ 121 121 E F preset threshold sound level, recording automatically stops after 1 sec approximately, Standby L R 2 and "Standby" flashes on the HQ 120 120 display. 0 0M0 0S a VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) 1H 27M53S 8 indicator 7 8 Press the REC button ...
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.... HQ a Microphone sensitivity indicator 120 120 0 0M0 0S 1H 27M53S ... Note • When the speaker's voice is to be canceled and it will be recorded clearly, set to Dict (dictation) mode and move the built-in all directions. Mic Sense 4 Conf: High...close the a menu. Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) 7 6 Press the OK button to 4 inches) and record. 25 Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. 3 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for dictation. The "Menu" screen opens (☞ P. 42). 1...
.... HQ a Microphone sensitivity indicator 120 120 0 0M0 0S 1H 27M53S ... Note • When the speaker's voice is to be canceled and it will be recorded clearly, set to Dict (dictation) mode and move the built-in all directions. Mic Sense 4 Conf: High...close the a menu. Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) 7 6 Press the OK button to 4 inches) and record. 25 Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. 3 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for dictation. The "Menu" screen opens (☞ P. 42). 1...
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..., press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. This function can reduce noise from air conditioners, projectors and other similar noises. 3 2 1 While the recorder is set to close the a menu. Re c Me nu Rec Mode Mic Sense VCVA Low Cut Filter 5 4 Press the OK or 9 button. The ... process begins. 5 Press the + or - On Of f Set the Low Cut Filter (Low Cut Filter) 6 Press the OK button to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more clearly. button to choose between "On" and "Off". The "Menu" screen opens (☞ P. 42). 1 2 2 Press the OK or 9 button. Off: Low...
..., press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. This function can reduce noise from air conditioners, projectors and other similar noises. 3 2 1 While the recorder is set to close the a menu. Re c Me nu Rec Mode Mic Sense VCVA Low Cut Filter 5 4 Press the OK or 9 button. The ... process begins. 5 Press the + or - On Of f Set the Low Cut Filter (Low Cut Filter) 6 Press the OK button to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more clearly. button to choose between "On" and "Off". The "Menu" screen opens (☞ P. 42). 1 2 2 Press the OK or 9 button. Off: Low...
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... jack of the recorder. Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices To MIC (microphone) jack 2 Recording with a tie-clip. ● Telephone pickup: TP7 (Monaural) Earphone type microphone can be plugged into your own voice by reducing the ...effects of ambient noise. ● Tie clip microphone: ME15 (Monaural) Small concealing microphone with External Microphone Connect the external microphone to the microphone jack of the recorder, the built-in microphone will not...
... jack of the recorder. Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices To MIC (microphone) jack 2 Recording with a tie-clip. ● Telephone pickup: TP7 (Monaural) Earphone type microphone can be plugged into your own voice by reducing the ...effects of ambient noise. ● Tie clip microphone: ME15 (Monaural) Small concealing microphone with External Microphone Connect the external microphone to the microphone jack of the recorder, the built-in microphone will not...
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... be erased from a folder. 1 Select the file you want to choose "Erase". 33 120 Er ase 3 Cance l 4 4 Press the OK button. Features Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player * This chapter will use VOICE mode display screens to "File Erase!"
... be erased from a folder. 1 Select the file you want to choose "Erase". 33 120 Er ase 3 Cance l 4 4 Press the OK button. Features Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player * This chapter will use VOICE mode display screens to "File Erase!"
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Specifications Specifications For the Digital Voice Recorder Recording format: WMA (Windows Media Audio) Input level: -70 dBv Sampling frequency: ST XQ mode: 44.1 kHz ST HQ mode: 44.1 kHz ST SP mode: 44.1 ...: 100 Hz to 3 kHz Recording time: 7 (WS-331M) ST XQ mode: 35 hours 30 minutes ST HQ mode: 71 hours 00 minutes ST SP mode: 142 hours 05 minutes HQ mode: 142 hours 05 minutes SP mode: 279 hours 35 minutes LP mode: 555 hours 45 minutes (WS-321M) ST XQ mode: 17 hours...
Specifications Specifications For the Digital Voice Recorder Recording format: WMA (Windows Media Audio) Input level: -70 dBv Sampling frequency: ST XQ mode: 44.1 kHz ST HQ mode: 44.1 kHz ST SP mode: 44.1 ...: 100 Hz to 3 kHz Recording time: 7 (WS-331M) ST XQ mode: 35 hours 30 minutes ST HQ mode: 71 hours 00 minutes ST SP mode: 142 hours 05 minutes HQ mode: 142 hours 05 minutes SP mode: 279 hours 35 minutes LP mode: 555 hours 45 minutes (WS-321M) ST XQ mode: 17 hours...