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... Recording Modes (Rec Mode 20 Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) ........ 21 Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices 22 Playing 24 Continuous Playback (All Play 28 Repeat Playback 29 Auto Backspace Review (Back Space) ..... 31 Index Marks 32 Locking Files (Lock 34 LCD Display Information 36 Menu List (VOICE mode 38 3 Using the Recorder on Your PC Saving Files in Your PC 40 Operating Environment 41 Connecting to Your PC 42 4 Using the Recorder as a Music Player Using the Recorder as a Music Player ... 44 Using Windows Media Player 44 Window Names 45 Copying Music...
... Recording Modes (Rec Mode 20 Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) ........ 21 Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices 22 Playing 24 Continuous Playback (All Play 28 Repeat Playback 29 Auto Backspace Review (Back Space) ..... 31 Index Marks 32 Locking Files (Lock 34 LCD Display Information 36 Menu List (VOICE mode 38 3 Using the Recorder on Your PC Saving Files in Your PC 40 Operating Environment 41 Connecting to Your PC 42 4 Using the Recorder as a Music Player Using the Recorder as a Music Player ... 44 Using Windows Media Player 44 Window Names 45 Copying Music...
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... (EQ 63 Moving the Tracks (Move 66 Menu List (MUSIC mode 68 5 Feature Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Erasing 70 Hold 73 Menu Setting Method 74 System Sounds (Beep 76 Backlight (Backlight 77 LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) ...... 78 Formatting the Recorder (Format 79 1 6 Other Practical Use Methods Using as External Memory 2 of the Computer 81 7 Other Information 3 Alarm Message List 82 Troubleshooting 83 4 Accessories (optional 84 Specifications 85 5 Technical Assistance and...
... (EQ 63 Moving the Tracks (Move 66 Menu List (MUSIC mode 68 5 Feature Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Erasing 70 Hold 73 Menu Setting Method 74 System Sounds (Beep 76 Backlight (Backlight 77 LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) ...... 78 Formatting the Recorder (Format 79 1 6 Other Practical Use Methods Using as External Memory 2 of the Computer 81 7 Other Information 3 Alarm Message List 82 Troubleshooting 83 4 Accessories (optional 84 Specifications 85 5 Technical Assistance and...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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Dual function recorder as external memory to read and save the data. ( P.81) • By connecting the computer with the USB, pictures, text data, etc. The data can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software. ( P.42) This USB storage class support recorder can be utilized as a Digital Voice Recorder and a Digital Music Player. ( P.15,44) Connecting this recorder directly to carry data. It has a backlight full-dot display (LCD display screen). ( P.9) 6 Main Features of monaural recording modes, which...
Dual function recorder as external memory to read and save the data. ( P.81) • By connecting the computer with the USB, pictures, text data, etc. The data can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software. ( P.42) This USB storage class support recorder can be utilized as a Digital Voice Recorder and a Digital Music Player. ( P.15,44) Connecting this recorder directly to carry data. It has a backlight full-dot display (LCD display screen). ( P.9) 6 Main Features of monaural recording modes, which...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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..., Inc. The five folders can hold 199 files each, for the maximum of 995 recordings. ( P.15) It has a built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function. ( P.18) You can insert or delete index marks.*2 ( P.32) The playback speed can be controlled as preferred. ( P.25) Main Features of the Digital Music Player You can play back music files in WMA and MP3 format. ( P.53) Playback time WS-320M (1 GB): 13 hours 20minutes...
..., Inc. The five folders can hold 199 files each, for the maximum of 995 recordings. ( P.15) It has a built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function. ( P.18) You can insert or delete index marks.*2 ( P.32) The playback speed can be controlled as preferred. ( P.25) Main Features of the Digital Music Player You can play back music files in WMA and MP3 format. ( P.53) Playback time WS-320M (1 GB): 13 hours 20minutes...
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...Microphone sensitivity indicator 4 VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator 5 Stereo indicator 6 Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar) 7 Record mode indicator 8 Erase lock indicator 9 Total number of recorded files in the folder & Character information display 9 Character information display @ Folder name indicator # Title and artist name indicator $ Play position bar indicator % Current music file number ^ Total number of Parts The display appears when recording. Display (LCD Panel) VOICE mode display 1 MUSIC mode display Identification of recorded music files in the folder...
...Microphone sensitivity indicator 4 VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator 5 Stereo indicator 6 Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar) 7 Record mode indicator 8 Erase lock indicator 9 Total number of recorded files in the folder & Character information display 9 Character information display @ Folder name indicator # Title and artist name indicator $ Play position bar indicator % Current music file number ^ Total number of Parts The display appears when recording. Display (LCD Panel) VOICE mode display 1 MUSIC mode display Identification of recorded music files in the folder...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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... time. 10 Inserting Battery Inserting Battery 11 2 1 Lightly press down and "Battery Low" appears on the display. If you may corrupt the file. When the battery is recommended. Unloading the battery while the recorder is crucial to change the battery once you see only one hash mark in use may have to stop the recorder before replacing the battery. Replacing the Battery The battery indicator on the display changes as the battery loses power...
... time. 10 Inserting Battery Inserting Battery 11 2 1 Lightly press down and "Battery Low" appears on the display. If you may corrupt the file. When the battery is recommended. Unloading the battery while the recorder is crucial to change the battery once you see only one hash mark in use may have to stop the recorder before replacing the battery. Replacing the Battery The battery indicator on the display changes as the battery loses power...
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... of the recorder. Standby Mode and Display Shut Off If the recorder is stopped/not used , setting it is not in operation. After "Hold" is displayed, flashing for over 5 minutes after it to the HOLD position while the recorder is turned on, it goes into standby (power-save) mode, and the display shuts off , the existing data, settings of each mode, and clock setting will turn off. To turn the power on the display, press any button. 11
... of the recorder. Standby Mode and Display Shut Off If the recorder is stopped/not used , setting it is not in operation. After "Hold" is displayed, flashing for over 5 minutes after it to the HOLD position while the recorder is turned on, it goes into standby (power-save) mode, and the display shuts off , the existing data, settings of each mode, and clock setting will turn off. To turn the power on the display, press any button. 11
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VOICE: For recording or playing back voice files. Set the mode switch to music files. Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player 1 This device can be used with both the Voice Recorder and Music Player. 14 MUSIC: For listening to MUSIC before operating the recorder. Meaning of icons in this manual Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder. Convenient features that can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player. Using the mode switch, choose between VOICE and MUSIC option.
VOICE: For recording or playing back voice files. Set the mode switch to music files. Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player 1 This device can be used with both the Voice Recorder and Music Player. 14 MUSIC: For listening to MUSIC before operating the recorder. Meaning of icons in this manual Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder. Convenient features that can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player. Using the mode switch, choose between VOICE and MUSIC option.
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... to start recording. The record/play indicator light glows red. recording mode You can be used to distinguish the kind of recorded files in the folder 2 Press the REC button to holding business information. These five folders can be selectively used to store private information, while Folder B might be recorded per folder. for example, Folder A might be recorded. Turn the built-in stereo microphone in the monaural 3 Press the STOP button to 199 messages can change the display...
... to start recording. The record/play indicator light glows red. recording mode You can be used to distinguish the kind of recorded files in the folder 2 Press the REC button to holding business information. These five folders can be selectively used to store private information, while Folder B might be recorded per folder. for example, Folder A might be recorded. Turn the built-in stereo microphone in the monaural 3 Press the STOP button to 199 messages can change the display...
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... see the red record/play indicator light starts flashing in "Rec Pause". Resume Recording Press the REC button again. ➥ Recording will be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is less than 60 seconds, the record/play indicator light on the display. • The recorder will time out after 1 hour when left in red. Recording Pause Press the REC button while recording. ➥ "Rec Pause" will flash on . • A beep will sound when remaining recording time reaches 60 seconds...
... see the red record/play indicator light starts flashing in "Rec Pause". Resume Recording Press the REC button again. ➥ Recording will be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is less than 60 seconds, the record/play indicator light on the display. • The recorder will time out after 1 hour when left in red. Recording Pause Press the REC button while recording. ➥ "Rec Pause" will flash on . • A beep will sound when remaining recording time reaches 60 seconds...
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... pressing PLAY button again. The record/play . a Play position bar indicator b Current playback time c Total recording time of 2 1 files. 3 Press the PLAY button to start playback. The displays indicated in stop the playback. You can change the display patterns ( P.36). Playing 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. 2 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to choose the file that you want to Playing 3 play indicator light glows green. d Volume level meter 4 5 Press the STOP button at any point you want to stop mode, the recorder continuously...
... pressing PLAY button again. The record/play . a Play position bar indicator b Current playback time c Total recording time of 2 1 files. 3 Press the PLAY button to start playback. The displays indicated in stop the playback. You can change the display patterns ( P.36). Playing 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. 2 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to choose the file that you want to Playing 3 play indicator light glows green. d Volume level meter 4 5 Press the STOP button at any point you want to stop mode, the recorder continuously...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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...), music folders (Music) or management files in each folder using the Windows Media Player, the stored WMA or MP3 files on your PC. When removing the USB connecter, be downloaded for free from your PC to the recorder. • Playback voice files on your PC using the Windows Media Player or the simplified playback software, DSS Player - Data is not successfully achieved on your PC. 3 The voice file recorded by this recorder can be transferred and played back on this recorder's 5 voice folders (DSS_FLDA...
...), music folders (Music) or management files in each folder using the Windows Media Player, the stored WMA or MP3 files on your PC. When removing the USB connecter, be downloaded for free from your PC to the recorder. • Playback voice files on your PC using the Windows Media Player or the simplified playback software, DSS Player - Data is not successfully achieved on your PC. 3 The voice file recorded by this recorder can be transferred and played back on this recorder's 5 voice folders (DSS_FLDA...
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... the HOLD switch to the hold side, turn off . While transmitting data, "Busy" is connected. The display will start. ...Note • If you are saved in WMA format in the window, the recorder will appear as "DSS_FLDA", "DSS_FLDB", "DSS_FLDC", "DSS_FLDD" and "DSS_FLDE", and the recorded voice files are using Windows 2000, Windows Media Player must be installed on recorder if the USB is displayed, and the record/play indicator light and USB access indicator light flashes red...
... the HOLD switch to the hold side, turn off . While transmitting data, "Busy" is connected. The display will start. ...Note • If you are saved in WMA format in the window, the recorder will appear as "DSS_FLDA", "DSS_FLDB", "DSS_FLDC", "DSS_FLDD" and "DSS_FLDE", and the recorded voice files are using Windows 2000, Windows Media Player must be installed on recorder if the USB is displayed, and the record/play indicator light and USB access indicator light flashes red...
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... music files that are converted (ripped) from a music CD or downloaded from music distribution services. A WMA file may be easily transferred to the corresponding music folder of commercial business or sale. DRM limits the file to a portable device such as this recorder may not be transferred from online music distribution service to copy or distribute music files that you need to use appropriate methods such as Windows Media Player. Music CD Internet Using the Recorder as a Music Player/Using Windows Media Player Copyright...
... music files that are converted (ripped) from a music CD or downloaded from music distribution services. A WMA file may be easily transferred to the corresponding music folder of commercial business or sale. DRM limits the file to a portable device such as this recorder may not be transferred from online music distribution service to copy or distribute music files that you need to use appropriate methods such as Windows Media Player. Music CD Internet Using the Recorder as a Music Player/Using Windows Media Player Copyright...
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... window. ...Notes • Copying the music files with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portable device such as this recorder's display. The file is displayed in the "Music" folder.) ( P.51). empty column part Transferring Music File to the Recorder To transfer to the voice folder Select a folder from DSS_FLDA to "Music" folder 4 Select the "Music" folder. They are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory, the message "Cannot make the file management easier (The folders can be necessary as partial repeat, fast playback...
... window. ...Notes • Copying the music files with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portable device such as this recorder's display. The file is displayed in the "Music" folder.) ( P.51). empty column part Transferring Music File to the Recorder To transfer to the voice folder Select a folder from DSS_FLDA to "Music" folder 4 Select the "Music" folder. They are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory, the message "Cannot make the file management easier (The folders can be necessary as partial repeat, fast playback...
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... "Music" folders can be operated on this recorder can be transferred to the part A above ( P.48). 51 Up to 199 files can create the folders in the 2 music folders, the original "Root" folder and its subsidiary "Music" folder. Also, this recorder. • When using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync] instead of setting the synchronization options. All the files will be saved in each folder. Folder File First layer Second layer 4 About the Music Folders (Music File A) (Music File B) (Music File C) (Music File D) (Music File F) (Music File E) (Music File...
... "Music" folders can be operated on this recorder can be transferred to the part A above ( P.48). 51 Up to 199 files can create the folders in the 2 music folders, the original "Root" folder and its subsidiary "Music" folder. Also, this recorder. • When using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync] instead of setting the synchronization options. All the files will be saved in each folder. Folder File First layer Second layer 4 About the Music Folders (Music File A) (Music File B) (Music File C) (Music File D) (Music File F) (Music File E) (Music File...
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... file you want to play, or change to the file display. Music Playback This recorder supports WMA and MP3 formats. a File being selected b Length of the file being selected To return to the list display from the file display, or to return to the upper folder from the PC to MUSIC. To EAR (earphone) jack 1 Set the Mode switch to this recorder's folders for music ( P.48). To playback the music files using the music player, you press and hold the 9 or 0 button...
... file you want to play, or change to the file display. Music Playback This recorder supports WMA and MP3 formats. a File being selected b Length of the file being selected To return to the list display from the file display, or to return to the upper folder from the PC to MUSIC. To EAR (earphone) jack 1 Set the Mode switch to this recorder's folders for music ( P.48). To playback the music files using the music player, you press and hold the 9 or 0 button...
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... sound. To change the battery. a User equalizer indicator ...Notes • If no operation is 0dB. Selecting Equalizer (EQ) 65 The default setting is made for 3 minutes during the setting, it will return to close menu. button to select the equalizer level. 8 9 You can select the equalizer level from -10dB to 10dB in memory even when you change the settings again, press the 9 or 0 button and repeat...
... sound. To change the battery. a User equalizer indicator ...Notes • If no operation is 0dB. Selecting Equalizer (EQ) 65 The default setting is made for 3 minutes during the setting, it will return to close menu. button to select the equalizer level. 8 9 You can select the equalizer level from -10dB to 10dB in memory even when you change the settings again, press the 9 or 0 button and repeat...
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... Entered File not supporting index Tried to erase the file that are no longer required ( P.32). Tried to incorporate WMA file index marks into the voice files recorded with new battery ( P.10). Alarm Message List Folder Full Folder full The folder is full of index marks (maximum of 199 files). No remaining internal memory. Format Error Read Only File Formatting error This file is set to delete a locked file. Replace with the recorder or IC recorders from Olympus only...
... Entered File not supporting index Tried to erase the file that are no longer required ( P.32). Tried to incorporate WMA file index marks into the voice files recorded with new battery ( P.10). Alarm Message List Folder Full Folder full The folder is full of index marks (maximum of 199 files). No remaining internal memory. Format Error Read Only File Formatting error This file is set to delete a locked file. Replace with the recorder or IC recorders from Olympus only...
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.... Set the microphone sensitivity to VOICE mode ( P.14). The destination folder for downloading was shaken during recording. MUSIC mode is correct. Verify polarity is active. Replace with new battery ( P.10). The maximum number of the file on the PC. Switch to "Conf" 7 too low mode and try again ( P.21). The file is locked. or fluorescent light while recording or during playback The recorder was placed near a cell phone Move the recorder. Unlock the file ( P.34). Switch to MUSIC mode...
.... Set the microphone sensitivity to VOICE mode ( P.14). The destination folder for downloading was shaken during recording. MUSIC mode is correct. Verify polarity is active. Replace with new battery ( P.10). The maximum number of the file on the PC. Switch to "Conf" 7 too low mode and try again ( P.21). The file is locked. or fluorescent light while recording or during playback The recorder was placed near a cell phone Move the recorder. Unlock the file ( P.34). Switch to MUSIC mode...