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Keep the instructions handy for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. 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. EN To ensure successful recording, we recommend that you for future reference. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely.
Keep the instructions handy for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. 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. EN To ensure successful recording, we recommend that you for future reference. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely.
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...brand names mentioned herein are subject to find a questionable item, error or omission, please contact our Customer Support Center. • Olympus does not accept any liability for passive damages or damage of any other reason. Trademarks and registered trademarks • IBM and PC... the product, repair performed by a third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or for the latest information relating to product names and model numbers. • Illustrations of the screen and the recorder shown in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of...
...brand names mentioned herein are subject to find a questionable item, error or omission, please contact our Customer Support Center. • Olympus does not accept any liability for passive damages or damage of any other reason. Trademarks and registered trademarks • IBM and PC... the product, repair performed by a third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or for the latest information relating to product names and model numbers. • Illustrations of the screen and the recorder shown in this document are the trademarks or registered trademarks of...
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...Moving/Copying files [Move/Copy 70 6 Dividing files [File Divide 72 Changing the USB class [USB Settings 73 Formatting the recorder [Format 74 6 Using the recorder on your PC 7 Operating environment 77 Connecting to your PC 79 Disconnecting from your PC 80 Transfer voice files to your ...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 from the FM radio 52 5 Menu setting 2 Menu setting...
...Moving/Copying files [Move/Copy 70 6 Dividing files [File Divide 72 Changing the USB class [USB Settings 73 Formatting the recorder [Format 74 6 Using the recorder on your PC 7 Operating environment 77 Connecting to your PC 79 Disconnecting from your PC 80 Transfer voice files to your ...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 from the FM radio 52 5 Menu setting 2 Menu setting...
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... product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to ensure that you experience noise, move the recorder further away from personal injury or damage to property, it is essential that you always read this manual in a location where it is ... or undergo extreme changes, such as bathrooms or in the rain. • In places prone to strong vibration. • Never drop the recorder or subject it to the operating environment • To protect the high-precision technology contained in this symbol, injury or death may malfunction if...
... product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to ensure that you experience noise, move the recorder further away from personal injury or damage to property, it is essential that you always read this manual in a location where it is ... or undergo extreme changes, such as bathrooms or in the rain. • In places prone to strong vibration. • Never drop the recorder or subject it to the operating environment • To protect the high-precision technology contained in this symbol, injury or death may malfunction if...
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... reasons. • Be careful with bare defect of cards. If you hold the recorder while it is being injured by a third party other types of the product, repair performed hands. Olympus authorized service station, or for any other small parts. 3 Accidentally being used for passive...driving or riding a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or car). Always use and store the recorder out of the reach of the recorder. • Do not use other than Olympus or an your hands. Safety precautions Precautions relating to reception: • Use microSD/microSDHC memory •...
... reasons. • Be careful with bare defect of cards. If you hold the recorder while it is being injured by a third party other types of the product, repair performed hands. Olympus authorized service station, or for any other small parts. 3 Accidentally being used for passive...driving or riding a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or car). Always use and store the recorder out of the reach of the recorder. • Do not use other than Olympus or an your hands. Safety precautions Precautions relating to reception: • Use microSD/microSDHC memory •...
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..., smoke, or a burning odor: 1 remove the battery immediately, taking care not to burn yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service. f Danger: • Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other way during operation, stop using this product... precautions • In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of children. • If you notice anything unusual when using the recorder. • If a battery leaks fluid onto your eyes immediately with clean, cold running water immediately. f Warning: • Keep batteries ...
..., smoke, or a burning odor: 1 remove the battery immediately, taking care not to burn yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service. f Danger: • Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other way during operation, stop using this product... precautions • In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of children. • If you notice anything unusual when using the recorder. • If a battery leaks fluid onto your eyes immediately with clean, cold running water immediately. f Warning: • Keep batteries ...
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Safety precautions EN 7 When disposing of dead batteries, be sure to help save our planet's resources. When the recorder's operating time becomes notably shorter even after the rechargeable battery is fully charged under the specified conditions, replace the battery with a new one. f Caution: • Please recycle batteries to cover their terminals and always observe local laws and regulations. • Always charge a rechargeable battery before using it for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period. • Rechargeable batteries have a limited life.
Safety precautions EN 7 When disposing of dead batteries, be sure to help save our planet's resources. When the recorder's operating time becomes notably shorter even after the rechargeable battery is fully charged under the specified conditions, replace the battery with a new one. f Caution: • Please recycle batteries to cover their terminals and always observe local laws and regulations. • Always charge a rechargeable battery before using it for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period. • Rechargeable batteries have a limited life.
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... can customize a 1 which plays back just has been included that support audio as a radio (WS-803 only) (☞ P.47). s The Low Cut Filter minimizes air conditioner noise and similar noises while recording (☞ P.57). recording media. EN 8 s It has a built-in addition to the use (☞ P.32, ...started Main features s The Built-in Stereo FM tuner s It is equipped with a variety means you to use this recorder you can use the recorder of CDs (WS-803, WS-802 only) (☞ P.56). s It is equipped with a s It also features a [Voice Balancer] highly directional...
... can customize a 1 which plays back just has been included that support audio as a radio (WS-803 only) (☞ P.47). s The Low Cut Filter minimizes air conditioner noise and similar noises while recording (☞ P.57). recording media. EN 8 s It has a built-in addition to the use (☞ P.32, ...started Main features s The Built-in Stereo FM tuner s It is equipped with a variety means you to use this recorder you can use the recorder of CDs (WS-803, WS-802 only) (☞ P.56). s It is equipped with a s It also features a [Voice Balancer] highly directional...
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... features various repeat functions (☞ P.43, P.62). s You can be controlled (☞ P.41). * WS-803, WS-802 only. s This recorder is compatible with this recorder into two files (☞ P.72). * WS-803, WS-802 only. s It has a backlight full-dot display (LCD panel). Main features 1 EN 9 Main features...noise and enable clear audio playback. * WS-801 only. s You can divide files (PCM*, MP3) that have been recorded with USB 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to quickly find desired locations (☞ P.42). s It has a USB charging function (WS-803, WS-802 only) (☞ P.16). s ...
... features various repeat functions (☞ P.43, P.62). s You can be controlled (☞ P.41). * WS-803, WS-802 only. s This recorder is compatible with this recorder into two files (☞ P.72). * WS-803, WS-802 only. s It has a backlight full-dot display (LCD panel). Main features 1 EN 9 Main features...noise and enable clear audio playback. * WS-801 only. s You can divide files (PCM*, MP3) that have been recorded with USB 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to quickly find desired locations (☞ P.42). s It has a USB charging function (WS-803, WS-802 only) (☞ P.16). s ...
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... button & ERASE button * Built-in stereo microphone (R) 3 LED indicator light (LED) 4 Card cover 5 LIST button 6 MIC (Microphone) jack 7 Display (LCD panel) 8 MENU button 9 + button 0 REC (s) (Record) button ! 9 button @ -
... button & ERASE button * Built-in stereo microphone (R) 3 LED indicator light (LED) 4 Card cover 5 LIST button 6 MIC (Microphone) jack 7 Display (LCD panel) 8 MENU button 9 + button 0 REC (s) (Record) button ! 9 button @ -
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... [≠]: Pause indicator [ ]: Stop indicator [•]: Play indicator [ß]: Forwarding indicator [™]: Rewinding indicator [N]: F. Play indicator [M]: S. Identification of parts File display 12 4 5 6 7 3 1 8 9 0 ! Level meter, Recording date and time 11 Play indicator [ ]: Change playback tone indicator (sharp) [ ]: Change playback tone indicator (flat) 6 Remaining memory bar indicator, Playback position bar indicator 7 Icon ...
... [≠]: Pause indicator [ ]: Stop indicator [•]: Play indicator [ß]: Forwarding indicator [™]: Rewinding indicator [N]: F. Play indicator [M]: S. Identification of parts File display 12 4 5 6 7 3 1 8 9 0 ! Level meter, Recording date and time 11 Play indicator [ ]: Change playback tone indicator (sharp) [ ]: Change playback tone indicator (flat) 6 Remaining memory bar indicator, Playback position bar indicator 7 Icon ...
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... indicator [ ]: Change playback tone indicator (sharp) [ ]: Change playback tone indicator (flat) Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current folder name 3 Battery indicator EN 4 File name 12 Identification of parts 4 [Music] mode display: List ...display 1 12 3 1 4 When there are files and folders in the folder 1 Recording media indicator [l]: Internal memory [m]: microSD card 2 Current folder name 3 Battery indicator 4 Folder name, File name List display 2 12 3 4...
... indicator [ ]: Change playback tone indicator (sharp) [ ]: Change playback tone indicator (flat) Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder 1 Recording media indicator 2 Current folder name 3 Battery indicator EN 4 File name 12 Identification of parts 4 [Music] mode display: List ...display 1 12 3 1 4 When there are files and folders in the folder 1 Recording media indicator [l]: Internal memory [m]: microSD card 2 Current folder name 3 Battery indicator 4 Folder name, File name List display 2 12 3 4...
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EN 13 Identification of parts 4 [FM Radio] mode display: Radio reception display For WS-803: 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Recording media indicator 2 Battery indicator 3 Recording mode indicator 4 Preset number 5 Tuning frequency 6 Frequency bar indicator Identification of parts 1 Icon display (For all modes) [Ø]: Speaker muting [ ]: Voice Playback *1 [ ]: Voice Detect *1 [?]: Rec ...
EN 13 Identification of parts 4 [FM Radio] mode display: Radio reception display For WS-803: 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Recording media indicator 2 Battery indicator 3 Recording mode indicator 4 Preset number 5 Tuning frequency 6 Frequency bar indicator Identification of parts 1 Icon display (For all modes) [Ø]: Speaker muting [ ]: Voice Playback *1 [ ]: Voice Detect *1 [?]: Rec ...
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... on the arrow and slide the battery cover open. polarities. 1 For WS-803, WS-802: • When charging the recorder, make sure that the supplied Ni-MH rechargeable battery (BR404) is in this recorder. • When the battery is changed, a AAA alkaline battery or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery is recommended. • Be sure to close...
... on the arrow and slide the battery cover open. polarities. 1 For WS-803, WS-802: • When charging the recorder, make sure that the supplied Ni-MH rechargeable battery (BR404) is in this recorder. • When the battery is changed, a AAA alkaline battery or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery is recommended. • Be sure to close...
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...Press the `OK button to change the setting. In this case, lower the volume of other appear on the volume level the recorder may have to use a Ni-MH rechargeable recorder, [ ] and [Battery low] battery (optional). Battery type Note • When a voice/music file is displayed in the...settings". • Remove the battery if you are not going to re-enter the battery and time settings. The use of the recorder. [Ni-MH] ( ): Select when using the Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery (BR404). [Alkaline] ( ): Select when using . 1 Replace the battery and turn on the display changes...
...Press the `OK button to change the setting. In this case, lower the volume of other appear on the volume level the recorder may have to use a Ni-MH rechargeable recorder, [ ] and [Battery low] battery (optional). Battery type Note • When a voice/music file is displayed in the...settings". • Remove the battery if you are not going to re-enter the battery and time settings. The use of the recorder. [Ni-MH] ( ): Select when using the Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery (BR404). [Alkaline] ( ): Select when using . 1 Replace the battery and turn on the display changes...
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... to the PC's USB port. Charging time: approximately 3 hours * * This is the approximate time when EN charging the rechargeable battery fully from the recorder. 4 Press the `OK button to start charging. • While [Press OK to start charging] is flashing, press the `OK button. 5 Charging...direction indicated by the arrow so that the recorder is completed when the battery indicator shows [ ]. Do not charge a primary battery such as an alkaline or lithium battery. You can charge the battery by connecting to a computer via USB For WS-803, WS-802: Before connecting via USB, exit HOLD...
... to the PC's USB port. Charging time: approximately 3 hours * * This is the approximate time when EN charging the rechargeable battery fully from the recorder. 4 Press the `OK button to start charging. • While [Press OK to start charging] is flashing, press the `OK button. 5 Charging...direction indicated by the arrow so that the recorder is completed when the battery indicator shows [ ]. Do not charge a primary battery such as an alkaline or lithium battery. You can charge the battery by connecting to a computer via USB For WS-803, WS-802: Before connecting via USB, exit HOLD...
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... to 95°F). *1 [ ]: The surrounding temperature is too low. *2 [ ]: The surrounding temperature is too high. • When the recorder's operating time becomes notably shorter even after EN the battery is fully charged, replace the battery with the USB hub connected. • Insert the supplied... `OK button to start charging. 1 • While [Press OK to [Ni-MH]. 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 [Alkaline], you cannot recharge (☞ P.15, P.65). •...
... to 95°F). *1 [ ]: The surrounding temperature is too low. *2 [ ]: The surrounding temperature is too high. • When the recorder's operating time becomes notably shorter even after EN the battery is fully charged, replace the battery with the USB hub connected. • Insert the supplied... `OK button to start charging. 1 • While [Press OK to [Ni-MH]. 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 [Alkaline], you cannot recharge (☞ P.15, P.65). •...
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... Power supply • Use the dedicated USB cable. using the [Composite] setting, select [Optional] in use . Notes • This recorder is used for a long time, and store it is operating within the recommended temperature range. The efficiency of the rechargeable battery may result in... shorter battery life. Selecting [AC Adapter] in the while not in the USB connection Discharging: 1 settings, then connect the recorder to charge the recorder battery. to charge it fully [USB Connection] display will not be using the Ni-MH rechargeable • If you would...
... Power supply • Use the dedicated USB cable. using the [Composite] setting, select [Optional] in use . Notes • This recorder is used for a long time, and store it is operating within the recommended temperature range. The efficiency of the rechargeable battery may result in... shorter battery life. Selecting [AC Adapter] in the while not in the USB connection Discharging: 1 settings, then connect the recorder to charge the recorder battery. to charge it fully [USB Connection] display will not be using the Ni-MH rechargeable • If you would...
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While the recorder is turned off the power battery, always observe the local laws and regulations. Power supply Power supply • When disposing of the rechargeable Turning off , ... not lost when the power is turned off . Turning on the power Power save mode If the recorder is on /off the power When the recorder is not used , turn the power off and the recorder goes into power save mode (☞ P.65). • To exit power save mode, press any button. Slide...
While the recorder is turned off the power battery, always observe the local laws and regulations. Power supply Power supply • When disposing of the rechargeable Turning off , ... not lost when the power is turned off . Turning on the power Power save mode If the recorder is on /off the power When the recorder is not used , turn the power off and the recorder goes into power save mode (☞ P.65). • To exit power save mode, press any button. Slide...
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.... This mode can also prevent you from accidentally stopping recording. EN • If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is useful when the recorder has to 20 the remaining memory being used up, the recorder stops). Setting the recorder to HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to HOLD... mode. Notes • If you press any button while the recorder is set the recorder to the A position. HOLD • After [Hold] appears on the display, the recorder is in a bag or pocket. Exiting HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to HOLD ...
.... This mode can also prevent you from accidentally stopping recording. EN • If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is useful when the recorder has to 20 the remaining memory being used up, the recorder stops). Setting the recorder to HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to HOLD... mode. Notes • If you press any button while the recorder is set the recorder to the A position. HOLD • After [Hold] appears on the display, the recorder is in a bag or pocket. Exiting HOLD mode Slide the POWER/HOLD switch to HOLD ...