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...You 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 built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function (☞ P. 36, P. 39). The data can be transferred or... can be saved, and utilized to a computer. Getting started Main features Main features s Dual function recorder as external memory to CD-level (For WS-520M only) (☞ P.36, P.38). s The recorder stores highly 1 compressed WMA (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages in integrated flash memory ...
...You 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 built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function (☞ P. 36, P. 39). The data can be transferred or... can be saved, and utilized to a computer. Getting started Main features Main features s Dual function recorder as external memory to CD-level (For WS-520M only) (☞ P.36, P.38). s The recorder stores highly 1 compressed WMA (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages in integrated flash memory ...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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EN 7 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. 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-in stereo microphone (R) 5 Recording indicator light 6 ...
EN 7 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. 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-in stereo microphone (R) 5 Recording indicator light 6 ...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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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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... name Record/ 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...
... name Record/ 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...
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... 8 During recording mode: Remaining recording time 1 During playback or stop mode: File length 9 Playback mode indicator 0 Title name ! Identification 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...
... 8 During recording mode: Remaining recording time 1 During playback or stop mode: File length 9 Playback mode indicator 0 Title name ! Identification 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...
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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 ...
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 ...
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... for transferring music files to [VOICE] position. • The recorder functions as a music player. [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ [MUSIC] mode: WS-500M: Slide the mode switch to [VOICE].
... for transferring music files to [VOICE] position. • The recorder functions as a music player. [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ [MUSIC] mode: WS-500M: Slide the mode switch to [VOICE].
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Notes on the folders Notes on the folders " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: About the folder for transferring music files: When using Windows Media Player, a folder is automatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure ...
Notes on the folders Notes on the folders " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: About the folder for transferring music files: When using Windows Media Player, a folder is automatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure ...
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... operated by the in operated by the 9 button. a hierarchy of folders, it returns up one level. 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 folders and files Operation of the folders...
... operated by the in operated by the 9 button. a hierarchy of folders, it returns up one level. 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 folders and files Operation of the folders...
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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 ...
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 ...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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...to meet recording needs. Select this may lead to the speaker's EN mouth (5-10 cm) before recording. 23 volume too high. " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ • Do not place earphones near a WS-500M: microphone as a band performance. Note • When you would like to clearly record a speaker's voice, set the Microphone sensitivity is ... Notes Microphone sensitivity • Recording level cannot be controlled using the volume button. • When using the menu display (☞ P.36, P.38). 2 " For WS-400S: Slide the MIC SENSE CONF/DICT switch to select [CONF] or [DICT].
...to meet recording needs. Select this may lead to the speaker's EN mouth (5-10 cm) before recording. 23 volume too high. " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ • Do not place earphones near a WS-500M: microphone as a band performance. Note • When you would like to clearly record a speaker's voice, set the Microphone sensitivity is ... Notes Microphone sensitivity • Recording level cannot be controlled using the volume button. • When using the menu display (☞ P.36, P.38). 2 " For WS-400S: Slide the MIC SENSE CONF/DICT switch to select [CONF] or [DICT].
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... to adjust to a comfortable listening volume. • The volume can playback WAV*, MP3* and WMA format files. a b c 3 d e Playback " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • When playing back files transferred from a computer. * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. To playback a file recorded with other machines, you to transfer (copy) it from a PC, set the mode switch according...
... to adjust to a comfortable listening volume. • The volume can playback WAV*, MP3* and WMA format files. a b c 3 d e Playback " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • When playing back files transferred from a computer. * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. To playback a file recorded with other machines, you to transfer (copy) it from a PC, set the mode switch according...
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... when you can enjoy the music with the earphone during normal, fast, or slow playback, and enable clear audio playback. Settings relating to playback " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: Notes • When you listen with your preference. Notes • To avoid irritation to the ear, insert the earphone after turning down the volume...
... when you can enjoy the music with the earphone during normal, fast, or slow playback, and enable clear audio playback. Settings relating to playback " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: Notes • When you listen with your preference. Notes • To avoid irritation to the ear, insert the earphone after turning down the volume...
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... kbps WMA format 8 kHz, 11 kHz, 16 kHz, 22 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz From 5 kbps up to 320 kbps * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. • Variable bitrate MP3 files (in which the recorder can playback are in the range where playback is unable to playback music files that... bitrates can vary) may not play back those in the linear PCM format. About music file In cases where the recorder is possible. Playback " For WS-400S: Segment repeat (☞ P.32) This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played. [Replace] (☞ P.45) This changes the order...
... kbps WMA format 8 kHz, 11 kHz, 16 kHz, 22 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz From 5 kbps up to 320 kbps * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. • Variable bitrate MP3 files (in which the recorder can playback are in the range where playback is unable to playback music files that... bitrates can vary) may not play back those in the linear PCM format. About music file In cases where the recorder is possible. Playback " For WS-400S: Segment repeat (☞ P.32) This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played. [Replace] (☞ P.45) This changes the order...
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However, you cannot delete any folders when the recorder is set 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 [MUSIC] mode. Never remove batteries during this time because data may take over 10 seconds to [VOICE] mode. • For WS-400S only: You cannot delete folders through the recorder. • It may be corrupted.
However, you cannot delete any folders when the recorder is set 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 [MUSIC] mode. Never remove batteries during this time because data may take over 10 seconds to [VOICE] mode. • For WS-400S only: You cannot delete folders through the recorder. • It may be corrupted.
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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. Menu setting method EN 37 Skip Space Backlight LED *1 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only (Set to [MUSIC] mode). WOW*3 Equalizer*3 Play Mode Play Speed To menu item options Notes • The recorder will stop if you to the...
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. Menu setting method EN 37 Skip Space Backlight LED *1 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only (Set to [MUSIC] mode). WOW*3 Equalizer*3 Play Mode Play Speed To menu item options Notes • The recorder will stop if you to the...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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...High resolution recording at a high sampling rate and high bit rate equivalent or superior to confirm information in the linear PCM format (For WS-520M only). " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • When performing operations on the display. Rec Mode The recorder can record surrounding noises. [Dictation]: This is high, such ... WMA formats. 1 Select the recording format. [PCM]: This is an uncompressed audio format which you would like to that of files. " For WS-400S: • Use the switch to set [Mic Sense] to [Dictation] and hold recorder's built-in the number of a music CD is...
...High resolution recording at a high sampling rate and high bit rate equivalent or superior to confirm information in the linear PCM format (For WS-520M only). " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • When performing operations on the display. Rec Mode The recorder can record surrounding noises. [Dictation]: This is high, such ... WMA formats. 1 Select the recording format. [PCM]: This is an uncompressed audio format which you would like to that of files. " For WS-400S: • Use the switch to set [Mic Sense] to [Dictation] and hold recorder's built-in the number of a music CD is...
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...WOW] [Equalizer] (☞ P.41) [Play Mode] (☞ P.41) [Play Speed] (☞ P.42) [Skip Space] (☞ P.43) EN 40 " For WS-400S: [Voice Filter] [Play Mode] (☞ P.41) [Play Speed] (☞ P.42) [Skip Space] (☞ P.43) Noise Cancel If recorded audio is set ... is difficult to the recording situation. • To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of processing. Play Menu 4 " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • When operating [Play Menu] screen, different settings items are displayed depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode (☞ P.23 ...
...WOW] [Equalizer] (☞ P.41) [Play Mode] (☞ P.41) [Play Speed] (☞ P.42) [Skip Space] (☞ P.43) EN 40 " For WS-400S: [Voice Filter] [Play Mode] (☞ P.41) [Play Speed] (☞ P.42) [Skip Space] (☞ P.43) Noise Cancel If recorded audio is set ... is difficult to the recording situation. • To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of processing. Play Menu 4 " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • When operating [Play Menu] screen, different settings items are displayed depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode (☞ P.23 ...
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... characteristics. [Off]: Disables the equalizer function. [Rock] [Pop] [Jazz]: Enables the equalizer function. [User]: Select [User] to save your preference. 4 Menu setting method " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: Set to one of the sound can be increased. [TruBass]: The low-frequency range can be adjusted. The low-frequency range can be made richer...
... characteristics. [Off]: Disables the equalizer function. [Rock] [Pop] [Jazz]: Enables the equalizer function. [User]: Select [User] to save your preference. 4 Menu setting method " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: Set to one of the sound can be increased. [TruBass]: The low-frequency range can be adjusted. The low-frequency range can be made richer...
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" For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: Set to [VOICE] mode. Play Speed The playback speed of the file can stop . • In [File] mode, when the recorder comes to the end ... an index mark in the recorder. Normal playback: Playback at 1.5 times as listening to meeting content at a fast speed or reviewing spots that speed. " For WS-400S: [File]: Stop after playing the last file in the folder, the recorder will start playing from the first file in a language lesson at the...
" For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: Set to [VOICE] mode. Play Speed The playback speed of the file can stop . • In [File] mode, when the recorder comes to the end ... an index mark in the recorder. Normal playback: Playback at 1.5 times as listening to meeting content at a fast speed or reviewing spots that speed. " For WS-400S: [File]: Stop after playing the last file in the folder, the recorder will start playing from the first file in a language lesson at the...