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EN Keep the instructions handy for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for future reference. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER WS-331M WS-321M WS-311M INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely.
EN Keep the instructions handy for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for future reference. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER WS-331M WS-321M WS-311M INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely.
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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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... that you experience noise, move to clean the unit. ● Do not place the recorder on top of or near electric appliances such as TVs or refrigerators. ● Avoid recording or playing back near cellular phones or other wireless equipment, as inside a closed automobile under... direct sunlight or on the beach in the summer. ● Do not store the recorder in an easily accessible location for future reference. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. These can cause irreparable damage. ...
... that you experience noise, move to clean the unit. ● Do not place the recorder on top of or near electric appliances such as TVs or refrigerators. ● Avoid recording or playing back near cellular phones or other wireless equipment, as inside a closed automobile under... direct sunlight or on the beach in the summer. ● Do not store the recorder in an easily accessible location for future reference. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. These can cause irreparable damage. ...
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... by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other reasons is recommended to back up and save important content to other non-rechargeable batteries. • Never use any other media such as a computer hard disk. Recorded content in memory may be exposed ...heat, smoke, or a burning odor: 1 remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a defect of children. It is excluded from the...
... by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other reasons is recommended to back up and save important content to other non-rechargeable batteries. • Never use any other media such as a computer hard disk. Recorded content in memory may be exposed ...heat, smoke, or a burning odor: 1 remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a defect of children. It is excluded from the...
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The battery compartment separates from the main unit to your PC. 1 Main Features 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. (☞ P. 19) It can also play back WMA and MP3 ... 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 ...
The battery compartment separates from the main unit to your PC. 1 Main Features 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. (☞ P. 19) It can also play back WMA and MP3 ... 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 ...
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...WS-321M about 250, and the WS-311M about 125. (at 128 kbps, 4 minutes per song) ● It has built-in WMA and MP3 format. (☞ P. 55) • The WS-331M can hold about 500 songs; The data can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software. (☞ P. 46) • This recorder...of the Digital Music Player 1 Main Features ● You can play back music files in WOW XT. (☞ P. 63) ● You can change the playback equalizer settings. (☞ P. 66) Ni-MH rechargeable battery and charger set (optional) ☞ P. 97 ● Connecting this recorder directly to...
...WS-321M about 250, and the WS-311M about 125. (at 128 kbps, 4 minutes per song) ● It has built-in WMA and MP3 format. (☞ P. 55) • The WS-331M can hold about 500 songs; The data can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software. (☞ P. 46) • This recorder...of the Digital Music Player 1 Main Features ● You can play back music files in WOW XT. (☞ P. 63) ● You can change the playback equalizer settings. (☞ P. 66) Ni-MH rechargeable battery and charger set (optional) ☞ P. 97 ● Connecting this recorder directly to...
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...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 - HOLD switch = Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch q RELEASE (Release) button w Battery cover 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...
...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 - HOLD switch = Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch q RELEASE (Release) button w Battery cover 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...
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Total number 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 ! Music 01 /36 1 # SONG A/Artist $ 4 8 AS 9 Identification of recorded files in the folder @ Memory remaining indicator (E/ F bar) # Title...
Total number 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 ! Music 01 /36 1 # SONG A/Artist $ 4 8 AS 9 Identification of recorded files in the folder @ Memory remaining indicator (E/ F bar) # Title...
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... Battery 1 12 3 B A 1 Lightly press down . When changing battery, AAA alkaline battery or Olympus Ni-MH battery is too weak, "Battery Low" appears on the display and the recorder shuts down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open. 2 Insert size-AAA alkaline battery, observing...extended period of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may be reset due to stop the recorder before replacing the battery. Unloading the battery while the recorder is displayed in use the recorder for the recorder. Replacing the Battery The battery indicator on the display...
... Battery 1 12 3 B A 1 Lightly press down . When changing battery, AAA alkaline battery or Olympus Ni-MH battery is too weak, "Battery Low" appears on the display and the recorder shuts down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open. 2 Insert size-AAA alkaline battery, observing...extended period of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may be reset due to stop the recorder before replacing the battery. Unloading the battery while the recorder is displayed in use the recorder for the recorder. Replacing the Battery The battery indicator on the display...
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...the power is turned on and the power will be turned off , existing data, mode settings, and clock settings will bring the recorder back to a minimum. Power Supply When the recorder is not being used for over 5 minutes after it goes into standby (power-save) mode, and the display shuts off. ...Turning On the Power Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite that indicated by the arrow while the recorder is turned off . Hold Standby Mode and Display Shut Off If the recorder is stopped/not used , turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to the stop position before power ...
...the power is turned on and the power will be turned off , existing data, mode settings, and clock settings will bring the recorder back to a minimum. Power Supply When the recorder is not being used for over 5 minutes after it goes into standby (power-save) mode, and the display shuts off. ...Turning On the Power Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite that indicated by the arrow while the recorder is turned off . Hold Standby Mode and Display Shut Off If the recorder is stopped/not used , turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to the stop position before power ...
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... MUSIC Mode List display Current folder and files recorded in this recorder. For recording and playing back voice recordings, set the mode switch to MUSIC. For listening to music, set on the Digital Voice Recorder. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode This device can be saved in each folder. User ... the file name, and date and time the file was recorded, will be automatically created for storing audio data. Up to the VOICE position. 1 The recorder provides five folders, named A through E, for files recorded by a Digital Voice Recorder. Current folder 01 /120 01.WMA/ 5M 24D AM ...
... MUSIC Mode List display Current folder and files recorded in this recorder. For recording and playing back voice recordings, set the mode switch to MUSIC. For listening to music, set on the Digital Voice Recorder. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode This device can be saved in each folder. User ... the file name, and date and time the file was recorded, will be automatically created for storing audio data. Up to the VOICE position. 1 The recorder provides five folders, named A through E, for files recorded by a Digital Voice Recorder. Current folder 01 /120 01.WMA/ 5M 24D AM ...
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... • Up to 128 folders including "Root" and "Music" folders can be operated on this recorder can create the folders in up to the part A above (☞ P. 52). 15 Also, this recorder. • When using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync] instead of setting the synchronization options.... This recorder can be transferred to 2 layers within the "Music" folder. Up to 200 files can save the music files (WMA, MP3 files) transferred from the PC in each 1 folder. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode MUSIC Mode Slide the mode ...
... • Up to 128 folders including "Root" and "Music" folders can be operated on this recorder can create the folders in up to the part A above (☞ P. 52). 15 Also, this recorder. • When using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync] instead of setting the synchronization options.... This recorder can be transferred to 2 layers within the "Music" folder. Up to 200 files can save the music files (WMA, MP3 files) transferred from the PC in each 1 folder. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode MUSIC Mode Slide the mode ...
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Convenient features that can be used with both the Voice Recorder and Music Player. 16 Meaning of recorded files in this Manual Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode How to Select a File Current folder Root Music SONG A.wma SONG B.wma 1 SONG C.wma Music Artist A...wma SONG I .wma SONG 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 Artist B Best SONG K.wma SONG...
Convenient features that can be used with both the Voice Recorder and Music Player. 16 Meaning of recorded files in this Manual Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode How to Select a File Current folder Root Music SONG A.wma SONG B.wma 1 SONG C.wma Music Artist A...wma SONG I .wma SONG 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 Artist B Best SONG K.wma SONG...
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... the order of the year, month, day by pressing the 9 or 0 button to set the date and time beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for a long time. Setting Time/Date (Time & Date) If you load a battery before using the...
... the order of the year, month, day by pressing the 9 or 0 button to set the date and time beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for a long time. Setting Time/Date (Time & Date) If you load a battery before using the...
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... Time/Date (Time & Date) Changing the Time/Date Press and hold the STOP button while this recorder is in stop mode to choose "Sub Menu". Play Menu Beep & Display Sub Menu 4 4 ... will save the items that were set it using the procedure below. 2 1 While the recorder is not correct, set to close 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...
... Time/Date (Time & Date) Changing the Time/Date Press and hold the STOP button while this recorder is in stop mode to choose "Sub Menu". Play Menu Beep & Display Sub Menu 4 4 ... will save the items that were set it using the procedure below. 2 1 While the recorder is not correct, set to close 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...
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... bar indicates remaining memory) e Level meter (varies according to the sound b HQ E c 120 120 F d 3 5M1 2S volume being recorded) e Every time the OK button is pressed, folders will be saved as a Voice Recorder Recording Before starting recording, select a folder between Folder A to Folder E.These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of...
... bar indicates remaining memory) e Level meter (varies according to the sound b HQ E c 120 120 F d 3 5M1 2S volume being recorded) e Every time the OK button is pressed, folders will be saved as a Voice Recorder Recording Before starting recording, select a folder between Folder A to Folder E.These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of...
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...• "Memory Full" or "Folder Full" will flash on the screen. Recording Notes • To ensure recording from the beginning, start speaking after 1 hour when left in red. When the recording time is decreasing to VOICE before recording any further (☞ P. 72). • If the REC button is pressed ...while the mode switch is set to MUSIC, "Music Mode" will flash on the display. • The recorder will time out after you see...
...• "Memory Full" or "Folder Full" will flash on the screen. Recording Notes • To ensure recording from the beginning, start speaking after 1 hour when left in red. When the recording time is decreasing to VOICE before recording any further (☞ P. 72). • If the REC button is pressed ...while the mode switch is set to MUSIC, "Music Mode" will flash on the display. • The recorder will time out after you see...
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...be adjusted by pressing the VOL (+) or VOL (-) button. If the earphone is Recorded To EAR (earphone) jack If you start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack on the recording monitor can be controlled using the volume button. • When using the earphones,...the EAR jack on the recorder. ➥ After recording has started, you can hear the sound being recorded. Listening at very high volume may cause feedback. 21 The sound volume on the recorder, you can hear the sound being recorded through the earphone. Recording Listening While Audio is connected,...
...be adjusted by pressing the VOL (+) or VOL (-) button. If the earphone is Recorded To EAR (earphone) jack If you start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack on the recording monitor can be controlled using the volume button. • When using the earphones,...the EAR jack on the recorder. ➥ After recording has started, you can hear the sound being recorded. Listening at very high volume may cause feedback. 21 The sound volume on the recorder, you can hear the sound being recorded through the earphone. Recording Listening While Audio is connected,...