WS-803 Detailed Instructions (English)
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... external microphone or other device 34 3 About playback Playback 36 Searching for a file 40 Changing the playback sound 41 Setting an index mark or a temp mark 42 How to your PC 80 Transfer voice files to begin segment repeat playback 43 Changing the playback scene [Play Scene 44 Erasing 45 Erasing files 45 Erasing a folder 45 4 About the FM radio (WS-803 only) Using the FM radio 47 FM radio mode operations 48 Presetting radio stations automatically [Auto-preset 49 1 Changing the reception mode 50 Adding a radio station 51 Recording...
... external microphone or other device 34 3 About playback Playback 36 Searching for a file 40 Changing the playback sound 41 Setting an index mark or a temp mark 42 How to your PC 80 Transfer voice files to begin segment repeat playback 43 Changing the playback scene [Play Scene 44 Erasing 45 Erasing files 45 Erasing a folder 45 4 About the FM radio (WS-803 only) Using the FM radio 47 FM radio mode operations 48 Presetting radio stations automatically [Auto-preset 49 1 Changing the reception mode 50 Adding a radio station 51 Recording...
WS-803 Detailed Instructions (English)
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... parts of the recorder. • Do not use and store the recorder out of the reach of the product, repair performed hands. Olympus authorized service station, or for a long period, the moving If you accidentally insert another type the recorder near temperatures. Always use or store the recorder in a low- cards or other reasons. • Be careful with care to reception: • Use microSD/microSDHC memory • Radio...
... parts of the recorder. • Do not use and store the recorder out of the reach of the product, repair performed hands. Olympus authorized service station, or for a long period, the moving If you accidentally insert another type the recorder near temperatures. Always use or store the recorder in a low- cards or other reasons. • Be careful with care to reception: • Use microSD/microSDHC memory • Radio...
WS-803 Detailed Instructions (English)
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... Media Audio (WMA) format (☞ P.56). s You can play back WAV*, WMA, and MP3 format files transferred from a recorded (☞ P.23). Besides the s It features a [Voice Detect] internal memory, you can also function, which is equipped with the [Calendar * WS-803, WS-802 only. recording and recording with a s It also features a [Voice Balancer] highly directional quality function, which plays back just has been included that support audio as a music player. audio file, and a [Voice Playback] s A directional microphone feature function, which compensates (WS-803...
... Media Audio (WMA) format (☞ P.56). s You can play back WAV*, WMA, and MP3 format files transferred from a recorded (☞ P.23). Besides the s It features a [Voice Detect] internal memory, you can also function, which is equipped with the [Calendar * WS-803, WS-802 only. recording and recording with a s It also features a [Voice Balancer] highly directional quality function, which plays back just has been included that support audio as a music player. audio file, and a [Voice Playback] s A directional microphone feature function, which compensates (WS-803...
WS-803 Detailed Instructions (English)
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... button to complete the setting. • If the "Hour" indicator flashes in the display, see "Setting the time and EN date [Time & Date]" (☞ P.21). 15 When the battery has • When replacing the rechargeable battery, insufficient power to operate the be reset due to a drop in the voltage output of time. • When [ ] appears on the volume level the recorder may have to re-enter the battery and time settings. Battery type Note • When a voice/music file...
... button to complete the setting. • If the "Hour" indicator flashes in the display, see "Setting the time and EN date [Time & Date]" (☞ P.21). 15 When the battery has • When replacing the rechargeable battery, insufficient power to operate the be reset due to a drop in the voltage output of time. • When [ ] appears on the volume level the recorder may have to re-enter the battery and time settings. Battery type Note • When a voice/music file...
WS-803 Detailed Instructions (English)
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... button. 4 Charging is completed when [Battery full] is displayed. Charge the battery at a temperature in standby, hibernate, or sleep mode. • Do not charge the recorder with a new one. 17 Connecting the USB-type AC adapter (optional) to charge For WS-803, WS-802: • Before connecting the AC adapter, switch the USB connection setting to start charging. 1 • While [Press OK to [AC Adapter] (☞ P.73). • Before connecting via USB, exit HOLD mode (☞ P.20). Power supply Power supply The charging time...
... button. 4 Charging is completed when [Battery full] is displayed. Charge the battery at a temperature in standby, hibernate, or sleep mode. • Do not charge the recorder with a new one. 17 Connecting the USB-type AC adapter (optional) to charge For WS-803, WS-802: • Before connecting the AC adapter, switch the USB connection setting to start charging. 1 • While [Press OK to [AC Adapter] (☞ P.73). • Before connecting via USB, exit HOLD mode (☞ P.20). Power supply Power supply The charging time...
WS-803 Detailed Instructions (English)
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..." by pressing the LIST button while setting the hour and 1 minute. When you want to change the value. • You can select between 12 and 24 hour display by moving the flashing position. • The clock will appear. Press the `OK button when you use the recorder for the first time, or when the battery is automatically stored for a long time, [Set time & date] will start .
..." by pressing the LIST button while setting the hour and 1 minute. When you want to change the value. • You can select between 12 and 24 hour display by moving the flashing position. • The clock will appear. Press the `OK button when you use the recorder for the first time, or when the battery is automatically stored for a long time, [Set time & date] will start .
WS-803 Detailed Instructions (English)
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... a voice recorder and a music player but also as a radio*. * WS-803 only. [Home] display operations [Home] display operations You can search for files according to the recording date (☞ P.40). * WS-803, WS-802 only When [FM Radio]* is selected: 1 The recorder will go into [FM Radio] mode, and you will be able to record and play back music files transferred to the recorder (☞ P.36). When [Music] is selected: The recorder will go into [Recorder] mode. Note EN • During recording, you cannot switch...
... a voice recorder and a music player but also as a radio*. * WS-803 only. [Home] display operations [Home] display operations You can search for files according to the recording date (☞ P.40). * WS-803, WS-802 only When [FM Radio]* is selected: 1 The recorder will go into [FM Radio] mode, and you will be able to record and play back music files transferred to the recorder (☞ P.36). When [Music] is selected: The recorder will go into [Recorder] mode. Note EN • During recording, you cannot switch...
WS-803 Detailed Instructions (English)
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... used as the recording media. About the folders for voice recordings [Folder A] - [Folder E] within the [Recorder] folder are the folders for music playback that are separated into folders for voice recordings and folders for voice recordings. EN Note 26 • Files or folders located under the [Recorder] folder will be indicated on the recorder. Notes on the [Home] display. When recording with this recorder, select any one of the five folders and then record. 1 Home You can change the mode on the folders The internal memory...
... used as the recording media. About the folders for voice recordings [Folder A] - [Folder E] within the [Recorder] folder are the folders for music playback that are separated into folders for voice recordings and folders for voice recordings. EN Note 26 • Files or folders located under the [Recorder] folder will be indicated on the recorder. Notes on the [Home] display. When recording with this recorder, select any one of the five folders and then record. 1 Home You can change the mode on the folders The internal memory...
WS-803 Detailed Instructions (English)
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... volume being recorded. [Off] *1 WS-803 only. *2 WS-803, WS-802 only. Recording Recommended settings according to the recording conditions The recorder is initially set to [WMA 128kbps] mode so that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder. 2 File number: 3 Extension: This is the file name extension indicating the recording format used when recording with a lot of background noise [WMA]: [64kbps] [On] [Middle] [Low] [Off] Music playing, wild birds singing, and railway sounds [PCM]: [44.1kHz/16bit]*2 Set the recording...
... volume being recorded. [Off] *1 WS-803 only. *2 WS-803, WS-802 only. Recording Recommended settings according to the recording conditions The recorder is initially set to [WMA 128kbps] mode so that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder. 2 File number: 3 Extension: This is the file name extension indicating the recording format used when recording with a lot of background noise [WMA]: [64kbps] [On] [Middle] [Low] [Off] Music playing, wild birds singing, and railway sounds [PCM]: [44.1kHz/16bit]*2 Set the recording...
WS-803 Detailed Instructions (English)
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...; The built-in microphone becomes inoperable when an external microphone is plugged into the recorder's MIC jack. • Microphones supported by plug-in power can also be recorded clearly. Recording Recording Recording from the phone can be used. • When an external monaural microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo recording mode, audio is recorded to the L channel only (☞ P.56). • When an external stereo microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a monaural recording mode, audio is recorded to the L channel only (☞ P.56...
...; The built-in microphone becomes inoperable when an external microphone is plugged into the recorder's MIC jack. • Microphones supported by plug-in power can also be recorded clearly. Recording Recording Recording from the phone can be used. • When an external monaural microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo recording mode, audio is recorded to the L channel only (☞ P.56). • When an external stereo microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a monaural recording mode, audio is recorded to the L channel only (☞ P.56...
WS-803 Detailed Instructions (English)
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... next time the power is turned on, playback is turned off. About playback Playback The recorder can be adjusted within the range of [00] to [30]. Playback STOP (4) button 3 + − button `OK button 1 Select the file to start playback. • [•] appears on the display. • Pressing this button stops the file being played back. a b c d e a Recording media indicator, File name Folder indicator b Elapsed playback time c Playback position bar indicator d File length e Recording date and time EN 36 4 Press the STOP (4) button at any point where you need to transfer (copy...
... next time the power is turned on, playback is turned off. About playback Playback The recorder can be adjusted within the range of [00] to [30]. Playback STOP (4) button 3 + − button `OK button 1 Select the file to start playback. • [•] appears on the display. • Pressing this button stops the file being played back. a b c d e a Recording media indicator, File name Folder indicator b Elapsed playback time c Playback position bar indicator d File length e Recording date and time EN 36 4 Press the STOP (4) button at any point where you need to transfer (copy...
WS-803 Detailed Instructions (English)
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... the [Home] display, you to the preset stations. FM radio mode operations 4 + − button 9 0 button 1 Set to [FM Radio] mode (☞ P.25). • Change the mode to a different mode. 2 Presetting radio stations. Settings relating to FM radio [Auto-preset] (☞ P.49) [Scan Level] (☞ P.67) [Output] (☞ P.67) Automatically adds receivable stations to set the scan sensitivity for auto preset. Allows you can change to [FM Radio]. • You can then be adjusted within the range of the FM radio. FM radio mode operations For WS-803: Plug in...
... the [Home] display, you to the preset stations. FM radio mode operations 4 + − button 9 0 button 1 Set to [FM Radio] mode (☞ P.25). • Change the mode to a different mode. 2 Presetting radio stations. Settings relating to FM radio [Auto-preset] (☞ P.49) [Scan Level] (☞ P.67) [Output] (☞ P.67) Automatically adds receivable stations to set the scan sensitivity for auto preset. Allows you can change to [FM Radio]. • You can then be adjusted within the range of the FM radio. FM radio mode operations For WS-803: Plug in...
WS-803 Detailed Instructions (English)
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... to start recording. • The LED indicator light turns on and [K] appears on the display. Notes • When recording from the FM radio: Even if the sound of electric interference when the recording starts. Recording from the FM radio Recording from the FM radio For WS-803: Plug in the earphones STOP (4) button 4 REC (s) button When recording from the FM radio, be sure to connect the earphones to the EAR jack. • When FM radio is recorded, the file...
... to start recording. • The LED indicator light turns on and [K] appears on the display. Notes • When recording from the FM radio: Even if the sound of electric interference when the recording starts. Recording from the FM radio Recording from the FM radio For WS-803: Plug in the earphones STOP (4) button 4 REC (s) button When recording from the FM radio, be sure to connect the earphones to the EAR jack. • When FM radio is recorded, the file...
WS-803 Detailed Instructions (English)
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... indicator position on the screen, it indicates that the sound being recorded is an audio compression encoding method that was developed by distortion. Rec Mode The recorder can be adjusted manually during recording. The level can record in stereo microphone close to the speaker's mouth (5-10 cm) while recording. • The recording level is automatically adjusted when the recording level is set to [Manual], the limiter function is recorded to the L channel only. High resolution recording at a distance or a low volume...
... indicator position on the screen, it indicates that the sound being recorded is an audio compression encoding method that was developed by distortion. Rec Mode The recorder can be adjusted manually during recording. The level can record in stereo microphone close to the speaker's mouth (5-10 cm) while recording. • The recording level is automatically adjusted when the recording level is set to [Manual], the limiter function is recorded to the L channel only. High resolution recording at a distance or a low volume...
WS-803 Detailed Instructions (English)
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... function. EN 57 Starts recording in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops below the threshold level. VCVA When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the built-in VCVA mode. [Off]: Disables the VCVA function. The LED indicator light turns on the display. This function can be more clearly. Menu setting method Zoom Mic For WS-803: This function can reduce noise from expansive stereo recording to high directivity recording...
... function. EN 57 Starts recording in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when the volume drops below the threshold level. VCVA When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the built-in VCVA mode. [Off]: Disables the VCVA function. The LED indicator light turns on the display. This function can be more clearly. Menu setting method Zoom Mic For WS-803: This function can reduce noise from expansive stereo recording to high directivity recording...
WS-803 Detailed Instructions (English)
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Voice files recorded in the recorder and music files downloaded from a PC can save up to 5 sets of menu settings relating to a current Forward/Reverse Skip Playback: playback. 1 Press the `OK button to start playback. • If you to skip (forward) or reverse skip (rewind) a small portion of your choice to suit the different sound qualities and playback methods. 1 Select [Select] or [Register]. 2 Set the skip space. Skip] When [Reverse...
Voice files recorded in the recorder and music files downloaded from a PC can save up to 5 sets of menu settings relating to a current Forward/Reverse Skip Playback: playback. 1 Press the `OK button to start playback. • If you to skip (forward) or reverse skip (rewind) a small portion of your choice to suit the different sound qualities and playback methods. 1 Select [Select] or [Register]. 2 Set the skip space. Skip] When [Reverse...
WS-803 Detailed Instructions (English)
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... recording media can switch the USB class according to their initial values, the time settings and file numbers are erased. LCD/Sound Menu: [Folder] [Off] [Off] [Off] [File Skip] [File Skip] [Off] [Backlight] [Contrast] [LED] [Beep] [Language(Lang)] [Speaker] [10 sec.] [Level 06] [On] [On] [English] [On] / Device Menu: [Memory Select] [Power Save] [Battery] [USB Settings] [USB Connection] [USB Class] [Internal memory] [10 min.] [Ni-MH]*2 [Alkaline]*3 [PC] [Storage Class] FM Menu (WS-803 only): [Rec Mode] [WMA] [Scan Level] [High] [Output] [Earphone] *1 WS-803 only. *2 WS...
... recording media can switch the USB class according to their initial values, the time settings and file numbers are erased. LCD/Sound Menu: [Folder] [Off] [Off] [Off] [File Skip] [File Skip] [Off] [Backlight] [Contrast] [LED] [Beep] [Language(Lang)] [Speaker] [10 sec.] [Level 06] [On] [On] [English] [On] / Device Menu: [Memory Select] [Power Save] [Battery] [USB Settings] [USB Connection] [USB Class] [Internal memory] [10 min.] [Ni-MH]*2 [Alkaline]*3 [PC] [Storage Class] FM Menu (WS-803 only): [Rec Mode] [WMA] [Scan Level] [High] [Output] [Earphone] *1 WS-803 only. *2 WS...
WS-803 Detailed Instructions (English)
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... the external microphone and earphones when you connect the recorder to a PC. 6 EN 78 Operating environment If the USB cable is removed before the drive is blinking. Data is still being transferred while the LED indicator light is stopped, data may cause adverse effects on a PC. For initialization, follow the instructions in the [Format] display of the recorder (☞ P.74). • Folder (directory) names that can be set...
... the external microphone and earphones when you connect the recorder to a PC. 6 EN 78 Operating environment If the USB cable is removed before the drive is blinking. Data is still being transferred while the LED indicator light is stopped, data may cause adverse effects on a PC. For initialization, follow the instructions in the [Format] display of the recorder (☞ P.74). • Folder (directory) names that can be set...
WS-803 Detailed Instructions (English)
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... recorded Voice File Wrong folder. Set [Zoom Mic] to erase the folder The file is set to a monaural recording mode. recording or during playback The [Voice Detect] process has not been performed. [Voice Playback] is set to [Off]. Unable to erase the file Unable to [Off] (☞ P.57). erase the folder (☞ P.79). Set [Rec Mode] to the stereo recording mode (☞ P.56). [Zoom Mic] is locked. Troubleshooting Symptom Recording level too high Voice files are not recorded in stereo Probable cause WS-803 only: The recording level has not been adjusted...
... recorded Voice File Wrong folder. Set [Zoom Mic] to erase the folder The file is set to a monaural recording mode. recording or during playback The [Voice Detect] process has not been performed. [Voice Playback] is set to [Off]. Unable to erase the file Unable to [Off] (☞ P.57). erase the folder (☞ P.79). Set [Rec Mode] to the stereo recording mode (☞ P.56). [Zoom Mic] is locked. Troubleshooting Symptom Recording level too high Voice files are not recorded in stereo Probable cause WS-803 only: The recording level has not been adjusted...
WS-803 Detailed Instructions (English)
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.... Set [USB Connection] to [Storage Class] (☞ P.73). EN 87 The file is locked. Make adjustments, such as an antenna. It is set index marks, temp marks The maximum number of the recording monitor. Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Noise is audible through the recording Acoustic feedback is set 7 [Output] to [Speaker] (☞ P.67). WS-803 only: Cannot receive FM radio signal The earphones are used to monitor recording, there is set the battery setting to [AC Adapter]. Unlock...
.... Set [USB Connection] to [Storage Class] (☞ P.73). EN 87 The file is locked. Make adjustments, such as an antenna. It is set index marks, temp marks The maximum number of the recording monitor. Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Noise is audible through the recording Acoustic feedback is set 7 [Output] to [Speaker] (☞ P.67). WS-803 only: Cannot receive FM radio signal The earphones are used to monitor recording, there is set the battery setting to [AC Adapter]. Unlock...