WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Keep the instructions handy for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. EN Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. Register your product on www.olympus-consumer.com/register and get additional benefits from Olympus! To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for future reference.
DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Keep the instructions handy for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. EN Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. Register your product on www.olympus-consumer.com/register and get additional benefits from Olympus! To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for future reference.
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... 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...
... 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...
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...features allow you can select one of recording sound quality equivalent to the USB port links up with your PC. The data can also playback MP3* (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3) and WAV* format files (☞ P. 27, P.53, P.60). * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. s It has a ... USB, pictures, text data, etc. s For WMA-format recording, you to carry data. s Connecting this recorder directly to CD-level (For WS-520M only) (☞ P.36, P.38). s This USB storage class support recorder can be utilized as a Digital Voice Recorder and a Digital Music Player (☞ P.17). s It ...
...features allow you can select one of recording sound quality equivalent to the USB port links up with your PC. The data can also playback MP3* (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3) and WAV* format files (☞ P. 27, P.53, P.60). * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. s It has a ... USB, pictures, text data, etc. s For WMA-format recording, you to carry data. s Connecting this recorder directly to CD-level (For WS-520M only) (☞ P.36, P.38). s This USB storage class support recorder can be utilized as a Digital Voice Recorder and a Digital Music Player (☞ P.17). s It ...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... button 7 Strap hole 8 Display (LCD panel) 9 Built-in speaker 0 + button ! button % INDEX/ERASE button ^ OK ` button & 0 button * STOP (4) button ( Battery cover ) HOLD switch - EN 7 REC (s) (Record) button @ 9 button # MENU button $ - 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.
... button 7 Strap hole 8 Display (LCD panel) 9 Built-in speaker 0 + button ! button % INDEX/ERASE button ^ OK ` button & 0 button * STOP (4) button ( Battery cover ) HOLD switch - EN 7 REC (s) (Record) button @ 9 button # MENU button $ - 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.
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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: Playback...
... 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: Playback...
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..., lower the volume of the display, see only one Hash mark in the battery indicator. In this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable EN batteries are too weak, [ ] and [Battery Low] appears on the display ...9758; P.15). The use the recorder for an extended period of other manufacturers' products can damage the recorder and should be The battery indicator on the display and the recorder shuts down. Power supply Power supply " For WS-400S: • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. •...
..., lower the volume of the display, see only one Hash mark in the battery indicator. In this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable EN batteries are too weak, [ ] and [Battery Low] appears on the display ...9758; P.15). The use the recorder for an extended period of other manufacturers' products can damage the recorder and should be The battery indicator on the display and the recorder shuts down. Power supply Power supply " For WS-400S: • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. •...
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... and [MUSIC] mode " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ [MUSIC] mode: WS-500M: Slide the mode switch to [VOICE]. EN 17 See "About the folders for transferring music files to [VOICE] position. • The recorder functions as a voice recorder position. 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...
... and [MUSIC] mode " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ [MUSIC] mode: WS-500M: Slide the mode switch to [VOICE]. EN 17 See "About the folders for transferring music files to [VOICE] position. • The recorder functions as a voice recorder position. 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...
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... in a branching tree-style and saved. About the folders for voice recordings [Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for the recording format when recording with the recorder, select any one of the five folders and then record. 1 Recorder Folder A 001 Folder B 002 Folder C 003 004 Folder D... MP3 format* .MP3 EN • WMA format .WMA 18 * For WS-520M only. Notes on the folders The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and folders for files recorded by a Digital Voice Recorder. 3 Extension: These are the file name extensions for...
... in a branching tree-style and saved. About the folders for voice recordings [Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for the recording format when recording with the recorder, select any one of the five folders and then record. 1 Recorder Folder A 001 Folder B 002 Folder C 003 004 Folder D... MP3 format* .MP3 EN • WMA format .WMA 18 * For WS-520M only. Notes on the folders The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and folders for files recorded by a Digital Voice Recorder. 3 Extension: These are the file name extensions for...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... 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 folders and files Operation of the folders, see the section entitled "Notes on the layered structure of the folders for voice recordings: Folder... list display File list display File display File display Moving through the levels LIST button OK `button Return Proceed Each time you press this recorder are displayed.
... 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 folders and files Operation of the folders, see the section entitled "Notes on the layered structure of the folders for voice recordings: Folder... list display File list display File display File display Moving through the levels LIST button OK `button Return Proceed Each time you press this recorder are displayed.
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... (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 holding business information. for voice recordings. • Newly recorded audio will return you...
... (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 holding business information. for voice recordings. • Newly recorded audio will return you...
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" For WS-520M/WS-510M/ • Do not place earphones near a WS-500M: microphone as a band performance. Listening at very high volume may cause feedback. • When the external speaker is connected while recording, there is adjustable to meet recording needs. Note • When you would like to clearly record a speaker's voice, set the Microphone sensitivity is a risk that...
" For WS-520M/WS-510M/ • Do not place earphones near a WS-500M: microphone as a band performance. Listening at very high volume may cause feedback. • When the external speaker is connected while recording, there is adjustable to meet recording needs. Note • When you would like to clearly record a speaker's voice, set the Microphone sensitivity is a risk that...
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...8226; When the external stereo microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is set to the MIC jack of the recorder. The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded. 2 Notes • The built-in microphone will become inoperable when an external microphone is plugged into the... recorder's MIC jack. • Microphones supported by the device to be recorded to the L channel only (☞ P.36, P.38). • ...
...8226; When the external stereo microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is set to the MIC jack of the recorder. The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded. 2 Notes • The built-in microphone will become inoperable when an external microphone is plugged into the... recorder's MIC jack. • Microphones supported by the device to be recorded to the L channel only (☞ P.36, P.38). • ...
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How to change folders: 1 Pressing the LIST button at the folder list display will select the folders for voice recordings and press the OK ` or 9 button. To playback a file recorded with other machines, you want to playback. • In the File display, press the 9 or 0 button...resumed from a computer. * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. 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 according to the folder type (☞ P.17). • When playing back files recorded on , playback may be played ...
How to change folders: 1 Pressing the LIST button at the folder list display will select the folders for voice recordings and press the OK ` or 9 button. To playback a file recorded with other machines, you want to playback. • In the File display, press the 9 or 0 button...resumed from a computer. * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. 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 according to the folder type (☞ P.17). • When playing back files recorded on , playback may be played ...
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...recorded audio is different between [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode. Playback Playback through earphone An earphone can be set . • When you perform the operation in stop mode (☞ P. 31). • When [Skip Space] set to the beginning of the index mark and temp mark. Settings relating to playback " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS...-500M: Notes • When you can enjoy the music with the earphone during playback mode, press the 0 button twice. • The recorder skips to other than [File Skip], the recorder will skip forward/ reverse...
...recorded audio is different between [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode. Playback Playback through earphone An earphone can be set . • When you perform the operation in stop mode (☞ P. 31). • When [Skip Space] set to the beginning of the index mark and temp mark. Settings relating to playback " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS...-500M: Notes • When you can enjoy the music with the earphone during playback mode, press the 0 button twice. • The recorder skips to other than [File Skip], the recorder will skip forward/ reverse...
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The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low 3 [Voice Filter] (☞ P.36, P.40) and high frequency tones during normal, fast, or slow playback, and enable clear audio playback. [Play Mode] (☞ P.36, P. 41) You ... to playback music files that have been transferred to it, check to 320 kbps * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. • Variable bitrate MP3 files (in which the recorder can only play properly. • For WAV files, this recorder can playback are in normal playback mode etc. WAV files other than these cannot be...
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low 3 [Voice Filter] (☞ P.36, P.40) and high frequency tones during normal, fast, or slow playback, and enable clear audio playback. [Play Mode] (☞ P.36, P. 41) You ... to playback music files that have been transferred to it, check to 320 kbps * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. • Variable bitrate MP3 files (in which the recorder can only play properly. • For WAV files, this recorder can playback are in normal playback mode etc. WAV files other than these cannot be...
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In addition, replace the batteries with new ones in order to ensure that the batteries will not run out while processing. • For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only: You can delete other than [Music] folders when the recorder is set to [VOICE] mode. • For WS-400S only: You cannot delete folders through the recorder. However, you cannot delete any folders when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] mode. • It may be corrupted. Never remove batteries during this time because data may take over 10 seconds to complete processing. Erasing 3 Erasing EN 35
In addition, replace the batteries with new ones in order to ensure that the batteries will not run out while processing. • For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only: You can delete other than [Music] folders when the recorder is set to [VOICE] mode. • For WS-400S only: You cannot delete folders through the recorder. However, you cannot delete any folders when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] mode. • It may be corrupted. Never remove batteries during this time because data may take over 10 seconds to complete processing. Erasing 3 Erasing EN 35
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...the settings and return you to return to the playback screen without interrupting recording or playback. For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M (Set to [VOICE] mode). *3 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only (Set to [VOICE] mode). *2 For WS-400S. WOW*3 Equalizer*3 Play Mode Play Speed To menu item options Notes... • The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup ...
...the settings and return you to return to the playback screen without interrupting recording or playback. For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M (Set to [VOICE] mode). *3 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only (Set to [VOICE] mode). *2 For WS-400S. WOW*3 Equalizer*3 Play Mode Play Speed To menu item options Notes... • The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup ...
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... • Select the files for music CDs and the like to clearly record a speaker's voice, set the microphone sensitivity (☞ P.23). [Conference]: This is a highly sensitive mode which cannot be recognized by this recorder are not included in advance before recording. " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • When performing operations on [Rec Menu] screen, set the...
... • Select the files for music CDs and the like to clearly record a speaker's voice, set the microphone sensitivity (☞ P.23). [Conference]: This is a highly sensitive mode which cannot be recognized by this recorder are not included in advance before recording. " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • When performing operations on [Rec Menu] screen, set the...
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... of the Canadian Department of use. Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448 This device Complies with Part 15 of Conformity Model Number: WS-520M/WS-510M/WS-500M/ WS-400S Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. It varies greatly according to change without notice. [ST XQ] 15 h. 30 min. 15 h. 30 min. [LP] 21...
... of the Canadian Department of use. Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448 This device Complies with Part 15 of Conformity Model Number: WS-520M/WS-510M/WS-500M/ WS-400S Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. It varies greatly according to change without notice. [ST XQ] 15 h. 30 min. 15 h. 30 min. [LP] 21...