WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely. EN Please read these instructions for future reference. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Register your product on www.olympus-consumer.com/register and get additional benefits from Olympus!
To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely. EN Please read these instructions for future reference. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Register your product on www.olympus-consumer.com/register and get additional benefits from Olympus!
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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...17 Notes on the folders 18 Window names 53 Copying music from CD 54 5 About the folders for voice recordings..........18 Transferring music file to the recorder......... 55 About the folder for music playback 19 Selecting the folders and files 20 Copying voice file to the CD... 58 6 Using iTunes 60 2 About recording Recording 21 Microphone sensitivity 23 Recommended settings by recording condition 24 Recording from external microphone or Window names 60 Copying music from CD 61 Transferring music file to the...
...17 Notes on the folders 18 Window names 53 Copying music from CD 54 5 About the folders for voice recordings..........18 Transferring music file to the recorder......... 55 About the folder for music playback 19 Selecting the folders and files 20 Copying voice file to the CD... 58 6 Using iTunes 60 2 About recording Recording 21 Microphone sensitivity 23 Recommended settings by recording condition 24 Recording from external microphone or Window names 60 Copying music from CD 61 Transferring music file to the...
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... shortcircuited or disassembled. • Never store batteries where they will be destroyed or erased 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 wireless equipment, as ...TVs or refrigerators. • Avoid recording or playing back near a heat source, etc. terminals together. Any liability for future reference. • The...
... shortcircuited or disassembled. • Never store batteries where they will be destroyed or erased 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 wireless equipment, as ...TVs or refrigerators. • Avoid recording or playing back near a heat source, etc. terminals together. Any liability for future reference. • The...
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... temp mark features allow you can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software (☞ P. 50). s Connecting this recorder directly to CD-level (For WS-520M only) (☞ P.36, P.38). s It features various repeat functions (☞ P. 32, P. 36, P. 41).... Getting started Main features Main features s Dual function recorder as preferred (☞ P. 36, P. 42). s It has a backlight full-dot display (LCD panel) (☞ P. 8). s A ...
... temp mark features allow you can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software (☞ P. 50). s Connecting this recorder directly to CD-level (For WS-520M only) (☞ P.36, P.38). s It features various repeat functions (☞ P. 32, P. 36, P. 41).... Getting started Main features Main features s Dual function recorder as preferred (☞ P. 36, P. 42). s It has a backlight full-dot display (LCD panel) (☞ P. 8). s A ...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... * STOP (4) button ( Battery cover ) HOLD switch - Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch*1 MIC SENSE CONF/DICT switch*2 = USB connector slide lever q USB connector *1 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. *2 For WS-400S only. REC (s) (Record) button @ 9 button # MENU button $ - Identification of parts Identification of parts 8 * 0 & ! ^ @ % # $ 9 1 2 3 4 5( 6 = 7 q 1 ) - 1 EAR (Earphone) jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in stereo microphone (L) 4 Built...
... * STOP (4) button ( Battery cover ) HOLD switch - Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch*1 MIC SENSE CONF/DICT switch*2 = USB connector slide lever q USB connector *1 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. *2 For WS-400S only. REC (s) (Record) button @ 9 button # MENU button $ - Identification of parts Identification of parts 8 * 0 & ! ^ @ % # $ 9 1 2 3 4 5( 6 = 7 q 1 ) - 1 EAR (Earphone) jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in stereo microphone (L) 4 Built...
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Identification of parts Display (LCD panel) Folder list display " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: 1 When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 2 When [MUSIC] mode is selected: 3 4 Identification of parts 1 [VOICE] mode indicator Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 2 Folder name 3 [MUSIC] mode indicator Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 4 Folder name File list display " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 2 " For WS-400S: 1 2 When [MUSIC] mode is selected: 3 4 EN 8
Identification of parts Display (LCD panel) Folder list display " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: 1 When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 2 When [MUSIC] mode is selected: 3 4 Identification of parts 1 [VOICE] mode indicator Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 2 Folder name 3 [MUSIC] mode indicator Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 4 Folder name File list display " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 2 " For WS-400S: 1 2 When [MUSIC] mode is selected: 3 4 EN 8
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... status indicator Battery indicator 2 File name 3 Folder name Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 4 File name File display " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 2 6 3 7 8 4 5 9 0 ! @ # $ " For WS-400S: % ^ 1 & Identification of parts 1 2 6 3 7 8 4 5 9 1 File name Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 2 Folder indicator Recording mode indicator 3 During recording mode: Remaining memory bar indicator During playback mode...
... status indicator Battery indicator 2 File name 3 Folder name Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 4 File name File display " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 2 6 3 7 8 4 5 9 0 ! @ # $ " For WS-400S: % ^ 1 & Identification of parts 1 2 6 3 7 8 4 5 9 1 File name Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 2 Folder indicator Recording mode indicator 3 During recording mode: Remaining memory bar indicator During playback mode...
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... @ Album name # Elapsed playback time $ [#] SRS WOW XT indicator ["] Equalizer indicator % Current file number/ Total number of parts/Power supply " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • When charging the recorder, be used with either Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries or AAA Alkaline Batteries. 1 Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery...
... @ Album name # Elapsed playback time $ [#] SRS WOW XT indicator ["] Equalizer indicator % Current file number/ Total number of parts/Power supply " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • When charging the recorder, be used with either Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries or AAA Alkaline Batteries. 1 Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery...
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... fresh batteries (☞ P.15). • Remove the batteries if you are recommended. 11 In this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable EN batteries are not going to the • If the "hour" indicator flashes in...playing a voice/music file, the recorder may cause a malfunction such as corrupting the file, etc. Power supply Power supply " For WS-400S: • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. • Be sure to close. If you will loose your currently recorded file because the file header will ...
... fresh batteries (☞ P.15). • Remove the batteries if you are recommended. 11 In this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable EN batteries are not going to the • If the "hour" indicator flashes in...playing a voice/music file, the recorder may cause a malfunction such as corrupting the file, etc. Power supply Power supply " For WS-400S: • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. • Be sure to close. If you will loose your currently recorded file because the file header will ...
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.... It may cause battery leakage heating and recorder malfunction. 1 Boot the PC. 2 Slide the USB connector slide lever in the direction indicated by connecting to [ Power supply Power supply Charging by connecting to a computer via USB " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: 1 You can charge the batteries ...by the arrow to eject the USB connector out of the recorder. • When charging the battery, press and hold the STOP (4) button until [Please...
.... It may cause battery leakage heating and recorder malfunction. 1 Boot the PC. 2 Slide the USB connector slide lever in the direction indicated by connecting to [ Power supply Power supply Charging by connecting to a computer via USB " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: 1 You can charge the batteries ...by the arrow to eject the USB connector out of the recorder. • When charging the battery, press and hold the STOP (4) button until [Please...
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... the supplied USB extension cable with the GRS (Joint Battery Disposal Association) in . For customers in damage to the recorder. Power supply • Do not charge the recorder with the USB hub connected. • If [Cannot charge] is displayed, it means that a battery that have ... operating within the recommended temperature range. Turning on situations. • Do not use USB extension cables other manufacturers could result in Germany: Olympus has a contract with devices from other than one month), It is high. • When using them for proper disposal methods. •...
... the supplied USB extension cable with the GRS (Joint Battery Disposal Association) in . For customers in damage to the recorder. Power supply • Do not charge the recorder with the USB hub connected. • If [Cannot charge] is displayed, it means that a battery that have ... operating within the recommended temperature range. Turning on situations. • Do not use USB extension cables other manufacturers could result in Germany: Olympus has a contract with devices from other than one month), It is high. • When using them for proper disposal methods. •...
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... switch in the direction indicated by the arrow. • The display shuts off, and the power will be turned off . Power save mode If the recorder is stopped/not used for 2 seconds, but it goes into standby (power-save) mode, and the display shuts off. • To exit standby mode and... turn on, and the power will be turned on. • The resume function will bring the recorder is set to be disabled. Power supply HOLD Turning on the power Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction that indicated by the arrow...
... switch in the direction indicated by the arrow. • The display shuts off, and the power will be turned off . Power save mode If the recorder is stopped/not used for 2 seconds, but it goes into standby (power-save) mode, and the display shuts off. • To exit standby mode and... turn on, and the power will be turned on. • The resume function will bring the recorder is set to be disabled. Power supply HOLD Turning on the power Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction that indicated by the arrow...
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..." by pressing the LIST button while setting the hour and minute. When you set the time and date beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is disabled with a flashing point. Example: 10:38 P.M 10:38 PM (Initial setting) 22:38 • You can select between 12 and .... OK ` button EN 15 HOLD/Setting time and date [Time & Date] HOLD/Setting time and date • If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is automatically stored for the first time after purchasing it will appear. When the "hour" is flashing, conduct the setup from the "hour", "...
..." by pressing the LIST button while setting the hour and minute. When you set the time and date beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is disabled with a flashing point. Example: 10:38 P.M 10:38 PM (Initial setting) 22:38 • You can select between 12 and .... OK ` button EN 15 HOLD/Setting time and date [Time & Date] HOLD/Setting time and date • If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is automatically stored for the first time after purchasing it will appear. When the "hour" is flashing, conduct the setup from the "hour", "...
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.... • [Time & Date] will appear on the display. • The "hour" will flash on the display. +− button 9 button OK `button MENU button 1 While the recorder is not correct, set to close the menu screen. The following steps are the same as Step 1 through Step 3 of the Time and Date setup... the OK ` or 9 button to move the cursor to the item to display the [Time & Date], and [Remain]. Changing the time and date While the recorder is during stop mode, press and hold the STOP (4) button to set. • [Device Menu] will save the items that point. If the current time...
.... • [Time & Date] will appear on the display. • The "hour" will flash on the display. +− button 9 button OK `button MENU button 1 While the recorder is not correct, set to close the menu screen. The following steps are the same as Step 1 through Step 3 of the Time and Date setup... the OK ` or 9 button to move the cursor to the item to display the [Time & Date], and [Remain]. Changing the time and date While the recorder is during stop mode, press and hold the STOP (4) button to set. • [Device Menu] will save the items that point. If the current time...
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... and [MUSIC] mode [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ [MUSIC] mode: WS-500M: Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC] This device can be used as a music player. or as an IC recorder. See "About the folder for music playback" for voice recordings" regarding the destination of saved files (☞ P.18). See...
... and [MUSIC] mode [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ [MUSIC] mode: WS-500M: Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC] This device can be used as a music player. or as an IC recorder. See "About the folder for music playback" for voice recordings" regarding the destination of saved files (☞ P.18). See...
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... on the folders The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and folders for music playback that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder. 1 2 3 2 File number: A serial number automatically assigned by this device. •... WS-520M only. About the folders for voice recordings [Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for files recorded by a Digital Voice Recorder. 3 Extension: These are the file name extensions for the recording format when recording with the recorder, select any one of the five folders and then record. 1 Recorder ...
... on the folders The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and folders for music playback that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder. 1 2 3 2 File number: A serial number automatically assigned by this device. •... WS-520M only. About the folders for voice recordings [Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for files recorded by a Digital Voice Recorder. 3 Extension: These are the file name extensions for the recording format when recording with the recorder, select any one of the five folders and then record. 1 Recorder ...
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... the folder or file. 20 File display Information of folders, it returns up one level. When you press this recorder are displayed. Operation of the folders for music playbacks: " For WS-520M/WS-510M/WS-500M: 1 Folder list display Folder list display (First layer) Folder list display (Second layer) File list display Selecting the...
... the folder or file. 20 File display Information of folders, it returns up one level. When you press this recorder are displayed. Operation of the folders for music playbacks: " For WS-520M/WS-510M/WS-500M: 1 Folder list display Folder list display (First layer) Folder list display (Second layer) File list display Selecting the...
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... light glows and [7] will appear on the display. • Turn the microphone in the recording standby mode or while recording. EN 21 STOP (4) button REC (s) button " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • If the REC (s) button is pressed while the mode switch is stopped (☞ P.36, P.38...). 3 Press the STOP (4) button to stop recording. • [4] will flash on the display. 1 Select the recording folder (☞ P.18 to [MUSIC],...
... light glows and [7] will appear on the display. • Turn the microphone in the recording standby mode or while recording. EN 21 STOP (4) button REC (s) button " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • If the REC (s) button is pressed while the mode switch is stopped (☞ P.36, P.38...). 3 Press the STOP (4) button to stop recording. • [4] will flash on the display. 1 Select the recording folder (☞ P.18 to [MUSIC],...
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.... EN 22 Listening while audio is less than 60 seconds, the recording indicator button. Recording Notes To quickly check on the recorded contents • To ensure recording from the beginning, start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder, you see the recording indicator light on. light starts flashing. Delete any further (☞...
.... EN 22 Listening while audio is less than 60 seconds, the recording indicator button. Recording Notes To quickly check on the recorded contents • To ensure recording from the beginning, start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder, you see the recording indicator light on. light starts flashing. Delete any further (☞...
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.... Note • When you would like to clearly record a speaker's voice, set the Microphone sensitivity is a risk that audio feedback will occur. • Set the microphone sensitivity function using the menu display (☞ P.36, P.38). 2 " For WS-400S: Slide the MIC SENSE CONF/DICT switch to select... [CONF] or [DICT]. Listening at very high volume may cause feedback. • When the external speaker is connected while recording, there is adjustable to meet recording needs. Select this may lead to the ...
.... Note • When you would like to clearly record a speaker's voice, set the Microphone sensitivity is a risk that audio feedback will occur. • Set the microphone sensitivity function using the menu display (☞ P.36, P.38). 2 " For WS-400S: Slide the MIC SENSE CONF/DICT switch to select... [CONF] or [DICT]. Listening at very high volume may cause feedback. • When the external speaker is connected while recording, there is adjustable to meet recording needs. Select this may lead to the ...