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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 Filter (Low...
... 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 Filter (Low...
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... You can choose one of the Digital Voice Recorder External Microphone (optional) ☞ P. 97 Main Features ● The recorder stores highly compressed WMA (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages in integrated flash memory. (&#...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 as a digital music player. Getting Started Main Features This product can be shorter if many short recordings are made. (The displayed available recording time and recorded time...
... You can choose one of the Digital Voice Recorder External Microphone (optional) ☞ P. 97 Main Features ● The recorder stores highly compressed WMA (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages in integrated flash memory. (&#...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 as a digital music player. Getting Started Main Features This product can be shorter if many short recordings are made. (The displayed available recording time and recorded time...
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... the voltage output of the recorder. If the "hour" indicator flashes in use the recorder for the recorder. Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Optional Ni-MH rechargeable batteries from Olympus can be used for an extended period of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may not be used in ...this case, 12 lower the volume of the battery depending on the volume level even if is displayed in the battery indicator. Use them with the BU-400 Olympus NiMH Rechargeable Battery...
... the voltage output of the recorder. If the "hour" indicator flashes in use the recorder for the recorder. Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Optional Ni-MH rechargeable batteries from Olympus can be used for an extended period of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may not be used in ...this case, 12 lower the volume of the battery depending on the volume level even if is displayed in the battery indicator. Use them with the BU-400 Olympus NiMH Rechargeable Battery...
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... (The file name will be saved in each folder. For recording and playing back voice recordings, set the mode switch to 200 files can be highlighted, and the file name, and date and time the file was recorded, will scroll across the screen once.) File display Information of the... switch to MUSIC. File names will be used as a voice recorder or as individual files. The files like recorded audio or language files transferred from a PC, are stored in this recorder. For listening to music, set on the Digital Voice Recorder. User ID: The name that has been set the mode...
... (The file name will be saved in each folder. For recording and playing back voice recordings, set the mode switch to 200 files can be highlighted, and the file name, and date and time the file was recorded, will scroll across the screen once.) File display Information of the... switch to MUSIC. File names will be used as a voice recorder or as individual files. The files like recorded audio or language files transferred from a PC, are stored in this recorder. For listening to music, set on the Digital Voice Recorder. User ID: The name that has been set the mode...
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...point. 2 2 Press the + or - button to select the next item, and press the + or - Setting Time/Date (Time & Date) If you load a battery before using the recorder for the first time, or after the recorder hasn't been used for each file. The hour indicator will flash automatically when you set . Example: 10:38... t T i me &M Da t e 1 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the item to set . button to set . Time & Date 1M 7D 2007Y 1 0 : 3 8 PM Setting Time/Date (Time & Date) • You can choose the order of the year, month, day by pressing the 9 or 0 button to set the date and...
...point. 2 2 Press the + or - button to select the next item, and press the + or - Setting Time/Date (Time & Date) If you load a battery before using the recorder for the first time, or after the recorder hasn't been used for each file. The hour indicator will flash automatically when you set . Example: 10:38... t T i me &M Da t e 1 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the item to set . button to set . Time & Date 1M 7D 2007Y 1 0 : 3 8 PM Setting Time/Date (Time & Date) • You can choose the order of the year, month, day by pressing the 9 or 0 button to set the date and...
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... below. 2 1 While the recorder is in stop mode to choose "Sub Menu". button to display the "Time & Date". button to complete the setup screen. If the "Time & Date" is not correct, set date and time. Press the OK button according to the time signal. 4 Press the STOP ...the menu. 3 ...Note 1 • If you press the OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will start of the Time/Date setup process. 5 The following steps are the same as Step 1 through Step 4 of "Setting Time/Date (Time & Date)" (☞ P. 17). 18 The "Menu" screen opens (☞ P. 42). 1 ...
... below. 2 1 While the recorder is in stop mode to choose "Sub Menu". button to display the "Time & Date". button to complete the setup screen. If the "Time & Date" is not correct, set date and time. Press the OK button according to the time signal. 4 Press the STOP ...the menu. 3 ...Note 1 • If you press the OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will start of the Time/Date setup process. 5 The following steps are the same as Step 1 through Step 4 of "Setting Time/Date (Time & Date)" (☞ P. 17). 18 The "Menu" screen opens (☞ P. 42). 1 ...
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... used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, Folder A might be recorded. WS330002.WMA 1 Every time the FOLDER button is pressed while recording, "Recording elapsed time" and "Remaining recording time" cycles in the location indicated by c. Recording 1 Press the FOLDER button to...REC button to make WS330001.WMA/ 5 2 a recording. b HQ E c L R 120 120 F d 3 5M1 2S e 2 The display changes depending on the recording mode (☞ P. 24). When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder Recording Before starting recording, select a folder between Folder A to Folder E....
... used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, Folder A might be recorded. WS330002.WMA 1 Every time the FOLDER button is pressed while recording, "Recording elapsed time" and "Remaining recording time" cycles in the location indicated by c. Recording 1 Press the FOLDER button to...REC button to make WS330001.WMA/ 5 2 a recording. b HQ E c L R 120 120 F d 3 5M1 2S e 2 The display changes depending on the recording mode (☞ P. 24). When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder Recording Before starting recording, select a folder between Folder A to Folder E....
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... full. HQ 120 120 E F 3 5M1 3S L R 20 When the recording time is decreasing to MUSIC, "Music Mode" will flash on . • A beep 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...
... full. HQ 120 120 E F 3 5M1 3S L R 20 When the recording time is decreasing to MUSIC, "Music Mode" will flash on . • A beep 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...
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...Off". The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording during silent periods, which helps the playback to be canceled and it will be more efficient. Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) 2 3 5 22 1 While the recorder is pressed, the setting will ...Press the + or - The "Menu" screen opens (☞ P. 42). On: Will start recording in normal mode. Off: Will resume recording in VCVA mode. Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the built...
...Off". The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording during silent periods, which helps the playback to be canceled and it will be more efficient. Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) 2 3 5 22 1 While the recorder is pressed, the setting will ...Press the + or - The "Menu" screen opens (☞ P. 42). On: Will start recording in normal mode. Off: Will resume recording in VCVA mode. Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the built...
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... "Remaining 1H 27M53S Memory" and "Remaining Recording Time" in the selected recording mode. ... a Record mode indicator a HQ 120 120 Press and hold the STOP button while the 0 0M0 0S recorder is set to ST XQ, ST HQ, or ST SP 24 mode, audio will be canceled and it will be recorded to the L channel only. Re...
... "Remaining 1H 27M53S Memory" and "Remaining Recording Time" in the selected recording mode. ... a Record mode indicator a HQ 120 120 Press and hold the STOP button while the 0 0M0 0S recorder is set to ST XQ, ST HQ, or ST SP 24 mode, audio will be canceled and it will be recorded to the L channel only. Re...
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... the file display, press the 9 or 0 button to select the proper sound volume. b 0 5M1 0S a Play position bar indicator c 22M 41S b Current playback time c File length You can choose between 0 and 30. Volume Level 1 5 d Volume level meter d WS330002.WMA WS330003.WMA WS330004.WMA 2 Press the + or -....WMA WS330003.WMA/ 5 WS330004.WMA 2 change the playing speed by pressing the PLAY button while the recorder is pressed, folders will switch. The display shows the volume level. The record/play . You HQ 03 120 can change the screen to place the cursor on the desired file....
... the file display, press the 9 or 0 button to select the proper sound volume. b 0 5M1 0S a Play position bar indicator c 22M 41S b Current playback time c File length You can choose between 0 and 30. Volume Level 1 5 d Volume level meter d WS330002.WMA WS330003.WMA WS330004.WMA 2 Press the + or -....WMA WS330003.WMA/ 5 WS330004.WMA 2 change the playing speed by pressing the PLAY button while the recorder is pressed, folders will switch. The display shows the volume level. The record/play . You HQ 03 120 can change the screen to place the cursor on the desired file....
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... playing back from the beginning of the next file. 31 Press and hold the STOP button while this recorder is in stop the playback. Playing 5 Press the STOP or OK button at any point. Time & Date 1M 7D 07Y MA10:38 Remain 6 8H5 6M0 2S 1.9GB 2 Playing Forwarding Press and ...hold the 9 button while playing a file. ➥ When you want to stop mode to display the remaining memory. Stop a file play back at that location. • The recorder stops when it will...
... playing back from the beginning of the next file. 31 Press and hold the STOP button while this recorder is in stop the playback. Playing 5 Press the STOP or OK button at any point. Time & Date 1M 7D 07Y MA10:38 Remain 6 8H5 6M0 2S 1.9GB 2 Playing Forwarding Press and ...hold the 9 button while playing a file. ➥ When you want to stop mode to display the remaining memory. Stop a file play back at that location. • The recorder stops when it will...
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...during playback, slow playback, or fast playback. ➥ The file being played is cued and playback starts at the previously set (☞ P. 82), the recorder will fast rewind starting from where it reaches the beginning of the File Press the 9 button during playback, slow playback or fast playback. ➥ The... starts at the previously set speed.* • If there is cued and playback starts at the previously set speed.* Press the 0 button 2 times during playback, slow playback, or fast playback. ➥ The next file is an index mark or temp mark in reverse skip for the set...
...during playback, slow playback, or fast playback. ➥ The file being played is cued and playback starts at the previously set (☞ P. 82), the recorder will fast rewind starting from where it reaches the beginning of the File Press the 9 button during playback, slow playback or fast playback. ➥ The... starts at the previously set speed.* • If there is cued and playback starts at the previously set speed.* Press the 0 button 2 times during playback, slow playback, or fast playback. ➥ The next file is an index mark or temp mark in reverse skip for the set...
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... is set to "On", it will remain enabled until set to "Off". • The Voice Filter and Noise Cancel (☞ P. 34) features cannot be canceled and it is pressed, the setting 8 will appear on the 0 5M1 0S 22M 41S 2 display. ... it will return to the "Play Menu" screen. 8 Press the STOP button to close the menu screen. Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter) 7 Press the OK button to close the a menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screen HQ 03 120 7 during playback, press the 0 button to complete the setup screen. Set...
... is set to "On", it will remain enabled until set to "Off". • The Voice Filter and Noise Cancel (☞ P. 34) features cannot be canceled and it is pressed, the setting 8 will appear on the 0 5M1 0S 22M 41S 2 display. ... it will return to the "Play Menu" screen. 8 Press the STOP button to close the menu screen. Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter) 7 Press the OK button to close the a menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screen HQ 03 120 7 during playback, press the 0 button to complete the setup screen. Set...
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...want to choose "Sub Menu". In the list display, use the + and - List display HQ 03 120 0 0M0 0S 22M 41S File display 2 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The "Sub Menu" screen opens. 4,5 5 Press the OK or 9 button. Press the 9 ...erased. Me n u Rec Menu Play Menu Beep & Display Sub Menu 4 Press the OK or 9 button. The file locking setup process begins. Sub Me nu Lock Time & Date Format System 40 button to lock. Locking Files (Lock) 2 3 1 Choose the file that you choose to select a file. The "Menu" screen opens (&#...
...want to choose "Sub Menu". In the list display, use the + and - List display HQ 03 120 0 0M0 0S 22M 41S File display 2 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The "Sub Menu" screen opens. 4,5 5 Press the OK or 9 button. Press the 9 ...erased. Me n u Rec Menu Play Menu Beep & Display Sub Menu 4 Press the OK or 9 button. The file locking setup process begins. Sub Me nu Lock Time & Date Format System 40 button to lock. Locking Files (Lock) 2 3 1 Choose the file that you choose to select a file. The "Menu" screen opens (&#...
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Page P. 87 P. 88 P. 89 2 P. 90 Menu List (VOICE Mode) Sub Menu Lock Time & Date Format System Info. On, Off P. 40 In order of hour, minute, year, month, and day P. 17 Start, Cancel P. 91 Capacity, Model Name, Version P. 93 ...Notes • The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup... 8 seconds elapse with no buttons being pressed, the screen will return to the playback display. 43 Menu Beep & Display Beep Backlight Contrast LED Menu List (VOICE Mode) Setting On, Off On, Off 01-12 On, Off Ref.
Page P. 87 P. 88 P. 89 2 P. 90 Menu List (VOICE Mode) Sub Menu Lock Time & Date Format System Info. On, Off P. 40 In order of hour, minute, year, month, and day P. 17 Start, Cancel P. 91 Capacity, Model Name, Version P. 93 ...Notes • The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup... 8 seconds elapse with no buttons being pressed, the screen will return to the playback display. 43 Menu Beep & Display Beep Backlight Contrast LED Menu List (VOICE Mode) Setting On, Off On, Off 01-12 On, Off Ref.
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... may have to reset the time (☞ P. 17). 46 The display will start. ...Notes • If you are saved in WMA format in the window, the recorder will appear as a removable disk. 4 Transfer the voice files to your computer. If you double-click on recorder if the USB is connected... the RELEASE button of the rear side. 3 Connect the recorder's USB terminal to a PC USB port or USB hub. The 5 voice folders of this recorder are displayed 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 ...
... may have to reset the time (☞ P. 17). 46 The display will start. ...Notes • If you are saved in WMA format in the window, the recorder will appear as a removable disk. 4 Transfer the voice files to your computer. If you double-click on recorder if the USB is connected... the RELEASE button of the rear side. 3 Connect the recorder's USB terminal to a PC USB port or USB hub. The 5 voice folders of this recorder are displayed 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 ...
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... will be displayed in one line is playing back (☞ P. 84). 55 d Title and artist name of the file being played e Play time of the recorder. 1 3 Select the music file that cannot be displayed) File display 4 b File being selected c Length of the file being played You can... change the playing speed by pressing the PLAY button while the recorder is displayed scrolling e 02 13 Fld 04 26 4 to the left. Music Playback 4 Press the PLAY or OK button to select a file. d ...
... will be displayed in one line is playing back (☞ P. 84). 55 d Title and artist name of the file being played e Play time of the recorder. 1 3 Select the music file that cannot be displayed) File display 4 b File being selected c Length of the file being played You can... change the playing speed by pressing the PLAY button while the recorder is displayed scrolling e 02 13 Fld 04 26 4 to the left. Music Playback 4 Press the PLAY or OK button to select a file. d ...
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... select the proper sound volume. Time & Date 1M 7D 07Y MA10:38 Remain The next track will be used to stop mode to 40 characters per track can Root 01 /06 SONG A / Artist C choose between 0 and 30. Press and hold the STOP button while this 4 recorder is possible to play back at..., the sound will automatically start once the track being played is finished. 1.9GB Music Playback ...Notes • The proper bit rate for playback on the recorder is 5 kbps to 256 kbps for both the WMA and MP3 format. • It is in mono, not stereo. • Up to display the remaining...
... select the proper sound volume. Time & Date 1M 7D 07Y MA10:38 Remain The next track will be used to stop mode to 40 characters per track can Root 01 /06 SONG A / Artist C choose between 0 and 30. Press and hold the STOP button while this 4 recorder is possible to play back at..., the sound will automatically start once the track being played is finished. 1.9GB Music Playback ...Notes • The proper bit rate for playback on the recorder is 5 kbps to 256 kbps for both the WMA and MP3 format. • It is in mono, not stereo. • Up to display the remaining...
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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...9 kHz HQ mode: 50 Hz to 13 kHz SP mode: 100 Hz to 7 kHz LP mode: 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 40 minutes ST HQ mode: 35 hours 25 minutes ST SP mode: 70 hours 55 minutes ...
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...9 kHz HQ mode: 50 Hz to 13 kHz SP mode: 100 Hz to 7 kHz LP mode: 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 40 minutes ST HQ mode: 35 hours 25 minutes ST SP mode: 70 hours 55 minutes ...
