WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
Page 1
Register your product on www.olympus-consumer.com/register and get additional benefits from Olympus! DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Please read these instructions for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Keep the instructions handy for future reference. EN To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for information about using the product correctly and safely.
Register your product on www.olympus-consumer.com/register and get additional benefits from Olympus! DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Please read these instructions for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Keep the instructions handy for future reference. EN To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for information about using the product correctly and safely.
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
Page 3
...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...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
Page 4
...due to another place, or move the recorder further away from such equipment. • Avoid sand or dirt. Batterries f Danger: • Batteries should never be destroyed or erased by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other media...disassembled. • Never store batteries where they may cause fire, overheating or electric shock. To protect yourself and others from the Olympus's liability. This may cause interference and noise. Any liability for future reference. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related ...
...due to another place, or move the recorder further away from such equipment. • Avoid sand or dirt. Batterries f Danger: • Batteries should never be destroyed or erased by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other media...disassembled. • Never store batteries where they may cause fire, overheating or electric shock. To protect yourself and others from the Olympus's liability. This may cause interference and noise. Any liability for future reference. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related ...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
Page 6
...-2 Audio Layer-3) and WAV* format files (☞ P. 27, P.53, P.60). * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. s The Low Cut Filter minimizes air conditioner noise and other similar noises while recording (☞ P. 36, P. 39). s This USB storage class support recorder can select one of recording sound quality equivalent to quickly find desired locations (☞ P. 31). s For...
...-2 Audio Layer-3) and WAV* format files (☞ P. 27, P.53, P.60). * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. s The Low Cut Filter minimizes air conditioner noise and other similar noises while recording (☞ P. 36, P. 39). s This USB storage class support recorder can select one of recording sound quality equivalent to quickly find desired locations (☞ P. 31). s For...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
Page 7
...*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 LIST button 7 Strap hole 8 Display (LCD panel) 9 Built-in speaker...
...*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 LIST button 7 Strap hole 8 Display (LCD panel) 9 Built-in speaker...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
Page 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
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
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
Page 9
... 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...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
Page 10
... 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 - Before using the unit or after long periods of parts Power supply 7 During recording mode: Elapsed recording time During playback mode: Elapsed playback time 8 During recording mode: Remaining recording time 1 During playback or stop mode: File length 9 Playback mode indicator 0 Title name ...
... 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 - Before using the unit or after long periods of parts Power supply 7 During recording mode: Elapsed recording time During playback mode: Elapsed playback time 8 During recording mode: Remaining recording time 1 During playback or stop mode: File length 9 Playback mode indicator 0 Title name ...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
Page 11
... to the • If the "hour" indicator flashes in this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable EN batteries are recommended. 11 When the batteries are recording into a file 3 Close the battery cover completely by pressing to... When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may be reset due to use may not be avoided. • When [:] appears on the volume level [Time & Date]" (☞ P.15). Power supply Power supply " For WS-400S: • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. • Be ...
... to the • If the "hour" indicator flashes in this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable EN batteries are recommended. 11 When the batteries are recording into a file 3 Close the battery cover completely by pressing to... When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may be reset due to use may not be avoided. • When [:] appears on the volume level [Time & Date]" (☞ P.15). Power supply Power supply " For WS-400S: • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. • Be ...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
Page 12
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 Wait] is displayed.... 4 Charging is completed when battery indication becomes to a PC's USB port. 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 [ When charging, be sure 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 Wait] is displayed.... 4 Charging is completed when battery indication becomes to a PC's USB port. 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 [ When charging, be sure to ...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
Page 13
...176;C - 35°C/ 41°F - 95°F Storage for a long time (more than the supplied cable. For customers in Germany: Olympus has a contract with the GRS (Joint Battery Disposal Association) in use the supplied USB extension cable with devices from the products when you local... are not fully discharged, protect against shortcircuiting (e.g. Turning on situations. • Do not use USB extension cables other manufacturers could result in the recorder. Using cables from 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). *1 [;]: When surrounding temperature is low. *2 [=]: When ...
...176;C - 35°C/ 41°F - 95°F Storage for a long time (more than the supplied cable. For customers in Germany: Olympus has a contract with the GRS (Joint Battery Disposal Association) in use the supplied USB extension cable with devices from the products when you local... are not fully discharged, protect against shortcircuiting (e.g. Turning on situations. • Do not use USB extension cables other manufacturers could result in the recorder. Using cables from 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). *1 [;]: When surrounding temperature is low. *2 [=]: When ...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
Page 14
..., it 14 will be carried in the direction indicated by the arrow. 1 If you press any button. • After [Hold] appears on the display, the recorder is stopped/not used for 2 seconds, but it goes into standby (power-save) mode, and the display shuts off . Set the... set to the stop mode, slide the HOLD switch in a bag or pocket. Power save mode If the recorder is set to be turned off. • The resume function remembers the stop mode, slide the HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow. ...
..., it 14 will be carried in the direction indicated by the arrow. 1 If you press any button. • After [Hold] appears on the display, the recorder is stopped/not used for 2 seconds, but it goes into standby (power-save) mode, and the display shuts off . Set the... set to the stop mode, slide the HOLD switch in a bag or pocket. Power save mode If the recorder is set to be turned off. • The resume function remembers the stop mode, slide the HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow. ...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
Page 15
...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 automatically stored for the first time after purchasing it, or when the batteries have been inserted without the device having been used up... and date [Time & Date] HOLD/Setting time and date • If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is disabled with the playback (recording) state unchanged (When playback has ended and the recording has ended due to the remaining memory being used in a long time, the [Set Time & Date] ...
...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 automatically stored for the first time after purchasing it, or when the batteries have been inserted without the device having been used up... and date [Time & Date] HOLD/Setting time and date • If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is disabled with the playback (recording) state unchanged (When playback has ended and the recording has ended due to the remaining memory being used in a long time, the [Set Time & Date] ...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
Page 16
... the same as Step 1 through Step 3 of the Time and Date setup process. If the current time and date is during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to set. • [Device Menu] will appear on the display. +− button 9 button OK `button MENU button 1 While... the recorder is not correct, set date and time. EN 16 Press the OK ` button according to the time signal. 2 Press the + or − button to select...
... the same as Step 1 through Step 3 of the Time and Date setup process. If the current time and date is during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to set. • [Device Menu] will appear on the display. +− button 9 button OK `button MENU button 1 While... the recorder is not correct, set date and time. EN 16 Press the OK ` button according to the time signal. 2 Press the + or − button to select...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
Page 17
... as a music player. See "About the folders for transferring music files to [MUSIC] This device can be used as a voice recorder position. [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ [MUSIC] mode: WS-500M: Slide the mode switch to the recorder using Windows Media Player (☞ P.19). • This...
... as a music player. See "About the folders for transferring music files to [MUSIC] This device can be used as a voice recorder position. [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ [MUSIC] mode: WS-500M: Slide the mode switch to the recorder using Windows Media Player (☞ P.19). • This...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
Page 18
... Folder C 003 004 Folder D Folder Folder E 200 Notes on the Digital Voice Recorder. 1 2 3 2 File number: A serial number automatically assigned by this device. • Linear PCM format* .WAV • MP3 format* .MP3 EN • WMA format .WMA 18 * For WS-520M only. WS50 0001 .WMA 1 User ID: The user ID name that are organized...
... Folder C 003 004 Folder D Folder Folder E 200 Notes on the Digital Voice Recorder. 1 2 3 2 File number: A serial number automatically assigned by this device. • Linear PCM format* .WAV • MP3 format* .MP3 EN • WMA format .WMA 18 * For WS-520M only. WS50 0001 .WMA 1 User ID: The user ID name that are organized...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
Page 20
... is stopped or played back. Selecting the folders and files Change folders while the operation is displayed. List display The folders and files recorded in this it will return to the file display. + or − button EN Select the folder or file. 20 File display ...while moving in operated by the in playback standby mode. For information on the layered structure 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...
... is stopped or played back. Selecting the folders and files Change folders while the operation is displayed. List display The folders and files recorded in this it will return to the file display. + or − button EN Select the folder or file. 20 File display ...while moving in operated by the in playback standby mode. For information on the layered structure 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...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
Page 21
...button + or − at the file display while stopped will flash on the display. 1 Select the recording folder (☞ P.18 to [*]. 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 holding business information. How to change according to the recording level and recording function settings) • [Rec...
...button + or − at the file display while stopped will flash on the display. 1 Select the recording folder (☞ P.18 to [*]. 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 holding business information. How to change according to the recording level and recording function settings) • [Rec...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
Page 22
... after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder, you see the recording indicator light on the recorder. Listening while audio is during recording mode, press the OK ` • When remaining recording time is decreasing to the EAR jack on . Pause While the recorder is recorded If you start speaking after you can hear the...
... after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder, you see the recording indicator light on the recorder. Listening while audio is during recording mode, press the OK ` • When remaining recording time is decreasing to the EAR jack on . Pause While the recorder is recorded If you start speaking after you can hear the...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
Page 23
... may lead to hearing loss. Select this mode for cases where the volume of microphone sensitivity. " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ • Do not place earphones near a WS-500M: microphone as a band performance. Recording Notes Microphone sensitivity • Recording level cannot be controlled using the volume button. • When using the menu display (☞ P.36, P.38...
... may lead to hearing loss. Select this mode for cases where the volume of microphone sensitivity. " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ • Do not place earphones near a WS-500M: microphone as a band performance. Recording Notes Microphone sensitivity • Recording level cannot be controlled using the volume button. • When using the menu display (☞ P.36, P.38...