WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... 1 Getting started Main features 6 + File Menu 38 , Rec Menu 38 - LCD/Sound Menu 43 / Device Menu 44 Rearranging files [Replace 45 1 Formatting the recorder [Format 46 Charging by connecting to a computer via USB 12 5 Using the recorder on your PC 2 Turning on/off the power 13 HOLD 14 Operating environment 48 Connecting to your PC 50 3 Setting time and date [Time & Date] ....... 15 Disconnecting from your PC 51 Changing the time and date 16 [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode Transfer the voice files to your PC 52 4 Using Windows Media Player 53...
... 1 Getting started Main features 6 + File Menu 38 , Rec Menu 38 - LCD/Sound Menu 43 / Device Menu 44 Rearranging files [Replace 45 1 Formatting the recorder [Format 46 Charging by connecting to a computer via USB 12 5 Using the recorder on your PC 2 Turning on/off the power 13 HOLD 14 Operating environment 48 Connecting to your PC 50 3 Setting time and date [Time & Date] ....... 15 Disconnecting from your PC 51 Changing the time and date 16 [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode Transfer the voice files to your PC 52 4 Using Windows Media Player 53...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... WMA (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function (☞ P. 36, P. 39). s It has built-in SRS WOW XT (☞ P. 36, P. 40). This recorder is capable of 6 recording modes such as preferred (☞ P. 36, P. 42). s This USB storage class support recorder can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software (☞ P. 50). Getting started Main features Main features s Dual function recorder as external memory to CD-level (For WS-520M...
... WMA (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function (☞ P. 36, P. 39). s It has built-in SRS WOW XT (☞ P. 36, P. 40). This recorder is capable of 6 recording modes such as preferred (☞ P. 36, P. 42). s This USB storage class support recorder can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software (☞ P. 50). Getting started Main features Main features s Dual function recorder as external memory to CD-level (For WS-520M...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... volume level [Time & Date]" (☞ P.15). If you 1 see "Setting time and date batteries depending on the display and the recorder shuts down. The use may not be reset due to close. Power supply Power supply " For WS-400S: • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. • Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. even if [8] is in the battery indicator. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is displayed in use of Battery indicator the recorder. • When replacing rechargeable batteries...
... volume level [Time & Date]" (☞ P.15). If you 1 see "Setting time and date batteries depending on the display and the recorder shuts down. The use may not be reset due to close. Power supply Power supply " For WS-400S: • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. • Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. even if [8] is in the battery indicator. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is displayed in use of Battery indicator the recorder. • When replacing rechargeable batteries...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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..., protect against shortcircuiting (e.g. The rechargeable batteries efficiency may result in . Power supply • Do not charge the recorder with the USB hub connected. • If [Cannot charge] is displayed, it means that a battery that have not been used , turn the power off , existing data, EN mode settings, and clock settings will not be using time becomes notably short even after the batteries are fully charged, replace them with supplied ones at...
..., protect against shortcircuiting (e.g. The rechargeable batteries efficiency may result in . Power supply • Do not charge the recorder with the USB hub connected. • If [Cannot charge] is displayed, it means that a battery that have not been used , turn the power off , existing data, EN mode settings, and clock settings will not be using time becomes notably short even after the batteries are fully charged, replace them with supplied ones at...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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...mode [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ [MUSIC] mode: WS-500M: Slide the mode switch to [VOICE]. EN 17 For recording and playback voice recordings, set the mode switch to [MUSIC]. 1 [VOICE] mode: Slide the mode switch to the recorder using Windows Media Player (☞ P.19). • This recorder functions as a voice recorder position. See "About the folders for transferring music files to [VOICE] position. • The recorder functions as a music player. or as a music player. For listening to music, set the mode switch to [MUSIC] This device...
...mode [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ [MUSIC] mode: WS-500M: Slide the mode switch to [VOICE]. EN 17 For recording and playback voice recordings, set the mode switch to [MUSIC]. 1 [VOICE] mode: Slide the mode switch to the recorder using Windows Media Player (☞ P.19). • This recorder functions as a voice recorder position. See "About the folders for transferring music files to [VOICE] position. • The recorder functions as a music player. or as a music player. For listening to music, set the mode switch to [MUSIC] This device...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... an external microphone is set to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise. Connect as follows by the device to recording musical performances. EN 25 Recording To MIC jack Applicable external microphones (optional) (☞ P.68) Stereo microphone: ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone enables sensitive stereo recording. 2 channel microphone (omnidirectional): ME30W These are well-suited to be recorded to the L channel only (☞ P.36, P.38). • When an external monaural microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is plugged...
... an external microphone is set to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise. Connect as follows by the device to recording musical performances. EN 25 Recording To MIC jack Applicable external microphones (optional) (☞ P.68) Stereo microphone: ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone enables sensitive stereo recording. 2 channel microphone (omnidirectional): ME30W These are well-suited to be recorded to the L channel only (☞ P.36, P.38). • When an external monaural microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is plugged...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... playback a file recorded with other machines, you need to the next higher level. STOP (4) button +− button OK ` button 2 In the File list display, press the + or − button to select the file that you want to the folder type (☞ P.17). • When playing back files recorded on the display. a b c 3 d e Playback " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • When playing back files transferred from a PC, set the mode switch to [VOICE] (☞ P.17). 1 Select the folder which contains the files...
... playback a file recorded with other machines, you need to the next higher level. STOP (4) button +− button OK ` button 2 In the File list display, press the + or − button to select the file that you want to the folder type (☞ P.17). • When playing back files recorded on the display. a b c 3 d e Playback " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • When playing back files transferred from a PC, set the mode switch to [VOICE] (☞ P.17). 1 Select the folder which contains the files...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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Menu setting method Menu setting method + File Menu , Rec Menu Erase Lock Locking a file keeps important data from the menu screen. Replace 4 Refer to be erased. When the file is selected: [Name] (File name), [Date] (Time stamp), [Size] (File size), [Bit Rate]*1 (File format), [Artist]*2 (Artist name) and [Album]*2 (Album name) will appear on the display. Moreover, it also supports the MP3 and WMA formats. 1 Select the recording format. [PCM]: This is an uncompressed audio format which can record surrounding noises. [Dictation]: This...
Menu setting method Menu setting method + File Menu , Rec Menu Erase Lock Locking a file keeps important data from the menu screen. Replace 4 Refer to be erased. When the file is selected: [Name] (File name), [Date] (Time stamp), [Size] (File size), [Bit Rate]*1 (File format), [Artist]*2 (Artist name) and [Album]*2 (Album name) will appear on the display. Moreover, it also supports the MP3 and WMA formats. 1 Select the recording format. [PCM]: This is an uncompressed audio format which can record surrounding noises. [Dictation]: This...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording during silent periods, which helps the playback to start recording in VCVA mode. [Off]: Disables this function. The recording indicator light glows when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. 2 Press the 9 or 0 button adjust the start /stop actuation level. • The VCVA level can reduce noise from air conditioners, projectors and other than the preset threshold sound level, recording automatically stops after 1 sec approximately, and [Standby] 4 flashes on the display. Adjust the start /stop actuation...
... recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording during silent periods, which helps the playback to start recording in VCVA mode. [Off]: Disables this function. The recording indicator light glows when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. 2 Press the 9 or 0 button adjust the start /stop actuation level. • The VCVA level can reduce noise from air conditioners, projectors and other than the preset threshold sound level, recording automatically stops after 1 sec approximately, and [Standby] 4 flashes on the display. Adjust the start /stop actuation...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... a set space and start playback. 2 Press the 9 or 0 button. • The recorder will skip (forward) or reverse skip (rewind) a set period. Skip Space This function enables you of the backlight when lit. Skip] When [Reverse Skip] is selected: [File Skip] [10sec. Skip] [30sec. Skip] Forward/Reverse Skip Playback: 1 Press the OK ` button to normal if the mode switch setting is changed. LCD/Sound Menu Backlight The display will...
... a set space and start playback. 2 Press the 9 or 0 button. • The recorder will skip (forward) or reverse skip (rewind) a set period. Skip Space This function enables you of the backlight when lit. Skip] When [Reverse Skip] is selected: [File Skip] [10sec. Skip] [30sec. Skip] Forward/Reverse Skip Playback: 1 Press the OK ` button to normal if the mode switch setting is changed. LCD/Sound Menu Backlight The display will...
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... [Off] [Play Mode]*3 [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off] [Random] [Off] [Play Mode]*2 [File] [Play Speed] [Slow Playback] [x0.75 Play] EN [Fast Playback] [x1.5 Play] [Skip Space] [File Skip] 44 . Menu setting method Menu setting method Language(Lang) You can check the recorder's information on the menu screen. [Model] (Model Name), [Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size), [Version] (System version) and [Serial No.] (Serial Number) appears on the display. Reset Settings This returns the functions back to their initial settings (factory default). [Start]: 4 Returns...
... [Off] [Play Mode]*3 [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off] [Random] [Off] [Play Mode]*2 [File] [Play Speed] [Slow Playback] [x0.75 Play] EN [Fast Playback] [x1.5 Play] [Skip Space] [File Skip] 44 . Menu setting method Menu setting method Language(Lang) You can check the recorder's information on the menu screen. [Model] (Model Name), [Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size), [Version] (System version) and [Serial No.] (Serial Number) appears on the display. Reset Settings This returns the functions back to their initial settings (factory default). [Start]: 4 Returns...
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... [Format] screen of the from a music CD or downloaded the instructions in ☞ P.51. is removed before the drive is stopped, A WMA file may be changed or files may become unrecognizable • This recorder is blinking. DRM limits the file to a portable device the recorder. such as this recorder may be restricted. • If folders or files stored on the recorder are converted achieved on a PC. Operating environment Precautions on using a file...
... [Format] screen of the from a music CD or downloaded the instructions in ☞ P.51. is removed before the drive is stopped, A WMA file may be changed or files may become unrecognizable • This recorder is blinking. DRM limits the file to a portable device the recorder. such as this recorder may be restricted. • If folders or files stored on the recorder are converted achieved on a PC. Operating environment Precautions on using a file...
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...5 Stop button 6 Previous button 7 Play button 8 Next button 9 Mute button 0 Volume slider 68 0 5 79 @ ! 1 Features taskbar 2 Quick Access Panel button 3 Seek slider 4 Rewind button 5 Play button 6 Stop button 7 Previous button 8 Next button 9 Mute button 0 Volume slide ! It supports WAV, MP3, and WMA format music files. By using Windows 2000, Windows Media Player must be transferred to your computer from any music distribution sites can be installed on the PC. 53 Shuffle/ Repeat button @ Fast Forward button Note EN • If you are using Windows Media Player, music files from...
...5 Stop button 6 Previous button 7 Play button 8 Next button 9 Mute button 0 Volume slider 68 0 5 79 @ ! 1 Features taskbar 2 Quick Access Panel button 3 Seek slider 4 Rewind button 5 Play button 6 Stop button 7 Previous button 8 Next button 9 Mute button 0 Volume slide ! It supports WAV, MP3, and WMA format music files. By using Windows 2000, Windows Media Player must be transferred to your computer from any music distribution sites can be installed on the PC. 53 Shuffle/ Repeat button @ Fast Forward button Note EN • If you are using Windows Media Player, music files from...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... of the music file in the play list displayed. 4 From the pull down menu on the right side window, select the drive corresponding to the recorder. • The recorder is transferred to the recorder, and Drag & Drop them in [Sync List] on the left , and select music files or albums to transfer to the recorder. EN 56 45 23 4 Using Windows Media Player 5 Windows Media Player 10 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start Windows Media Player. 2 From...
... of the music file in the play list displayed. 4 From the pull down menu on the right side window, select the drive corresponding to the recorder. • The recorder is transferred to the recorder, and Drag & Drop them in [Sync List] on the left , and select music files or albums to transfer to the recorder. EN 56 45 23 4 Using Windows Media Player 5 Windows Media Player 10 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start Windows Media Player. 2 From...
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.... The volume level is too low. Adjust the volume level (☞ P.27). When recording while an external monaural microphone is connected, sound will only be because the output level for the connected devices. The recorder was placed near a cell phone or fluorescent lamp while recording or during playback. are too low. Replace with new batteries (☞ P.10). Wrong folder. Troubleshooting Verify that the batteries' polarities = and - Change to the another folder (☞ P.18 to use the internal speaker...
.... The volume level is too low. Adjust the volume level (☞ P.27). When recording while an external monaural microphone is connected, sound will only be because the output level for the connected devices. The recorder was placed near a cell phone or fluorescent lamp while recording or during playback. are too low. Replace with new batteries (☞ P.10). Wrong folder. Troubleshooting Verify that the batteries' polarities = and - Change to the another folder (☞ P.18 to use the internal speaker...
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...-directional microphones supported by plug-in Europe Toll free number: 00800 67 10 83 00 available for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom Charged numbers for Olympus recorders and software only. EN 68 s Telephone pickup: TP7 Earphone type microphone can quick charge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- This charger can be clearly recorded. Converting plug adapters (PA331/PA231) which has stereo mini-plugs...
...-directional microphones supported by plug-in Europe Toll free number: 00800 67 10 83 00 available for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom Charged numbers for Olympus recorders and software only. EN 68 s Telephone pickup: TP7 Earphone type microphone can quick charge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- This charger can be clearly recorded. Converting plug adapters (PA331/PA231) which has stereo mini-plugs...
WS-500M Instructions (English, Español, Français, Português)
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.... Mantenha as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Conformity Model Number : WS-500M/WS-400S Trade Name : DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party : OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that you for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as...
.... Mantenha as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Conformity Model Number : WS-500M/WS-400S Trade Name : DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party : OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that you for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as...
WS-500M Instructions (English, Español, Français, Português)
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...-in stereo microphone (R) 5 Recording indicator light 6 LIST button 7 Strap hole 8 Display (LCD panel) 9 Built-in the folder ^ File length & Playback mode indicator EN 7 Artist name @ Album name # Elapsed playback time $ [#] WOW XT indicator ["] Equalizer indicator % Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in speaker 0 + button ! Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch* MIC SENSECONF/DICT switch** = USB connector slide lever q USB connector * For WS-500M only. **For WS-400S only. Do not allow water to water. button % INDEX/ERASE button ^ OK ` button & 9 button * STOP 4 button ( Battery...
...-in stereo microphone (R) 5 Recording indicator light 6 LIST button 7 Strap hole 8 Display (LCD panel) 9 Built-in the folder ^ File length & Playback mode indicator EN 7 Artist name @ Album name # Elapsed playback time $ [#] WOW XT indicator ["] Equalizer indicator % Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in speaker 0 + button ! Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch* MIC SENSECONF/DICT switch** = USB connector slide lever q USB connector * For WS-500M only. **For WS-400S only. Do not allow water to water. button % INDEX/ERASE button ^ OK ` button & 9 button * STOP 4 button ( Battery...
WS-500M Instructions (English, Español, Français, Português)
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... the battery cover completely by pressing to the direction A, then sliding to the next higher level. Set the mode switch to [VOICE] before recording. 1 Select the recording folder. • Pressing the LIST button at the file display while stopped will return you to the direction B. • If the "hour" indicator flashes in a long time, the [Set Time & Date] will appear on the display, indicating the start of the Time and Date setup process. 5 Press the 9 or 0 button to...
... the battery cover completely by pressing to the direction A, then sliding to the next higher level. Set the mode switch to [VOICE] before recording. 1 Select the recording folder. • Pressing the LIST button at the file display while stopped will return you to the direction B. • If the "hour" indicator flashes in a long time, the [Set Time & Date] will appear on the display, indicating the start of the Time and Date setup process. 5 Press the 9 or 0 button to...
WS-500M Instructions (English, Español, Français, Português)
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...-in stereo microphone): 80 Hz to 20 kHz During playback mode: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Maximum working output: 60 mW (8 Ω speaker) Recording medium: Built-in NAND FLASH memory WS-500M: 2 GB WS-400S: 1 GB Speaker: Built-in damage to a Mac OS, it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on the PC. Using cables from other manufacturers. • If you are using Windows 2000, Windows Media Player...
...-in stereo microphone): 80 Hz to 20 kHz During playback mode: 20 Hz to 20 kHz Maximum working output: 60 mW (8 Ω speaker) Recording medium: Built-in NAND FLASH memory WS-500M: 2 GB WS-400S: 1 GB Speaker: Built-in damage to a Mac OS, it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on the PC. Using cables from other manufacturers. • If you are using Windows 2000, Windows Media Player...