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...Control Voice Actuator (VCVA 22 Recording Modes (Rec Mode 24 Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) ...... 25 Set the Low Cut Filter (Low Cut Filter) .... 26 Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices 28 Playing 30 Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel) ... 34 Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter 36 Continuous Playback (All Play 38 Locking Files (Lock 40 Menu List (VOICE Mode 42 3 Using the Recorder onYour PC Saving Files in Your PC 44 Operating Environment 45 Connecting to Your PC 46 4 Using the Recorder as a Music Player Using the Recorder as a Music Player .... 48 Using Windows...
...Control Voice Actuator (VCVA 22 Recording Modes (Rec Mode 24 Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) ...... 25 Set the Low Cut Filter (Low Cut Filter) .... 26 Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices 28 Playing 30 Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel) ... 34 Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter 36 Continuous Playback (All Play 38 Locking Files (Lock 40 Menu List (VOICE Mode 42 3 Using the Recorder onYour PC Saving Files in Your PC 44 Operating Environment 45 Connecting to Your PC 46 4 Using the Recorder as a Music Player Using the Recorder as a Music Player .... 48 Using Windows...
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... Repeat Playback ... 78 Menu Setting Method 80 Auto Backspace Review (Back Space) ... 82 Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed 84 System Sounds (Beep 87 Backlight (Backlight 88 LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) .... 89 LED (LED 90 Formatting the Recorder (Format) ........ 91 Viewing System Information (System Info 93 6 Other Practical Use Methods Using as External Memory of the Computer 94 7 Other Information Alarm Message List 95 Troubleshooting 96 Accessories (Optional 97 Specifications 98 Technical Assistance and Support...
... Repeat Playback ... 78 Menu Setting Method 80 Auto Backspace Review (Back Space) ... 82 Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed 84 System Sounds (Beep 87 Backlight (Backlight 88 LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) .... 89 LED (LED 90 Formatting the Recorder (Format) ........ 91 Viewing System Information (System Info 93 6 Other Practical Use Methods Using as External Memory of the Computer 94 7 Other Information Alarm Message List 95 Troubleshooting 96 Accessories (Optional 97 Specifications 98 Technical Assistance and Support...
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...) cut noise and enable clear audio playback. ● You can choose one of the Digital Voice Recorder External Microphone (optional) ☞ P. 97 Main Features ● The recorder stores highly compressed WMA (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages in integrated flash memory. (☞ P. 19) It can also play back WMA and MP3 (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3) format files. (☞ P. 30) Stereo microphone Noise-Cancellation monaural microphone Telephone pickup ● It has a built-in conferences and other business settings...
...) cut noise and enable clear audio playback. ● You can choose one of the Digital Voice Recorder External Microphone (optional) ☞ P. 97 Main Features ● The recorder stores highly compressed WMA (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages in integrated flash memory. (☞ P. 19) It can also play back WMA and MP3 (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3) format files. (☞ P. 30) Stereo microphone Noise-Cancellation monaural microphone Telephone pickup ● It has a built-in conferences and other business settings...
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... of the Digital Music Player 1 Main Features ● You can play back music files in WOW XT. (☞ P. 63) ● You can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software. (☞ P. 46) • This recorder is compatible with USB 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to a computer. ● This USB storage class support recorder can change the playback equalizer settings. (☞ P. 66) Ni-MH rechargeable battery and charger set (optional) ☞ P. 97 ● Connecting this recorder directly to read...
... of the Digital Music Player 1 Main Features ● You can play back music files in WOW XT. (☞ P. 63) ● You can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software. (☞ P. 46) • This recorder is compatible with USB 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to a computer. ● This USB storage class support recorder can change the playback equalizer settings. (☞ P. 66) Ni-MH rechargeable battery and charger set (optional) ☞ P. 97 ● Connecting this recorder directly to read...
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... longer than 15 minutes to replace the dead battery or if you take the battery in and out repeatedly at short intervals, you may be used for an extended period of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may have to reset the time when you have loaded a fresh battery. • Remove the battery if you are recording into a file and the battery runs out, you are...
... longer than 15 minutes to replace the dead battery or if you take the battery in and out repeatedly at short intervals, you may be used for an extended period of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may have to reset the time when you have loaded a fresh battery. • Remove the battery if you are recording into a file and the battery runs out, you are...
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... the VOICE position. 1 The recorder provides five folders, named A through E, for files recorded by a Digital Voice Recorder. File names will scroll across the screen once.) File display Information of the selected file is displayed. WS330001.WMA Extension File number: A serial number automatically assigned by this folder are stored in this recorder. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode List display Current folder and files recorded in these folders as a music player. User ID: The name that has been set the mode switch to 200 files can be used as a voice recorder...
... the VOICE position. 1 The recorder provides five folders, named A through E, for files recorded by a Digital Voice Recorder. File names will scroll across the screen once.) File display Information of the selected file is displayed. WS330001.WMA Extension File number: A serial number automatically assigned by this folder are stored in this recorder. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode List display Current folder and files recorded in these folders as a music player. User ID: The name that has been set the mode switch to 200 files can be used as a voice recorder...
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... recorder. • When using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync] instead of setting the synchronization options. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode MUSIC Mode Slide the mode switch to manage the multiple albums with the same artist name. Up to 200 files can create the folders in the 2 music folders, the original "Root" folder and its subsidiary "Music" folder. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode Root Music Music File A Music File B Music File C A First layer Artist A Artist B Artist C Music File D Music File E Second layer Album 1 Album 2 Music File F Music File G Folder File 001...
... recorder. • When using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync] instead of setting the synchronization options. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode MUSIC Mode Slide the mode switch to manage the multiple albums with the same artist name. Up to 200 files can create the folders in the 2 music folders, the original "Root" folder and its subsidiary "Music" folder. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode Root Music Music File A Music File B Music File C A First layer Artist A Artist B Artist C Music File D Music File E Second layer Album 1 Album 2 Music File F Music File G Folder File 001...
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... B 00 00 Fld 04 35 Current file number/Total number of Icons in this Manual Set the mode switch to the folder in the folder Root Music SONG A.wma SONG B.wma SONG C.wma ∗ Root SONG B 00 00 Fld 01 /06 03 48 + - Set the mode switch to MUSIC before operating the recorder. FOLDER button: Returns to VOICE before operating the recorder. Meaning of recorded files in the higher level and shows the list...
... B 00 00 Fld 04 35 Current file number/Total number of Icons in this Manual Set the mode switch to the folder in the folder Root Music SONG A.wma SONG B.wma SONG C.wma ∗ Root SONG B 00 00 Fld 01 /06 03 48 + - Set the mode switch to MUSIC before operating the recorder. FOLDER button: Returns to VOICE before operating the recorder. Meaning of recorded files in the higher level and shows the list...
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... n u Rec Menu 3 3 Press the OK or 9 button. button to complete the setup screen. Setting Time/Date (Time & Date) Changing the Time/Date Press and hold the STOP button while this recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. Setting Time/Date (Time & Date) 4 3 Press the OK button to choose "Time & Date". The clock will save the items that were set it using the procedure below. 2 1 While the recorder is in stop mode to that point. If the "Time & Date" is not correct, set to display the "Time & Date". button...
... n u Rec Menu 3 3 Press the OK or 9 button. button to complete the setup screen. Setting Time/Date (Time & Date) Changing the Time/Date Press and hold the STOP button while this recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. Setting Time/Date (Time & Date) 4 3 Press the OK button to choose "Time & Date". The clock will save the items that were set it using the procedure below. 2 1 While the recorder is in stop mode to that point. If the "Time & Date" is not correct, set to display the "Time & Date". button...
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... L R 20 Delete any unnecessary files before recording any further (☞ P. 72). • If the REC button is pressed while the mode switch is less than 60 seconds, the record/play indicator light starts flashing in "Rec Pause". Set the mode switch to MUSIC, "Music Mode" will be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, the light flashes faster. • "Memory Full" or "Folder Full" will flash on . • A beep will...
... L R 20 Delete any unnecessary files before recording any further (☞ P. 72). • If the REC button is pressed while the mode switch is less than 60 seconds, the record/play indicator light starts flashing in "Rec Pause". Set the mode switch to MUSIC, "Music Mode" will be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, the light flashes faster. • "Memory Full" or "Folder Full" will flash on . • A beep will...
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... and hold the STOP button while the 0 0M0 0S recorder is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will be recorded to the L channel only. The "Menu" screen opens (☞ P. 42). 2 2 Press the OK or 9 button. Re c Me nu Rec Mode Mic Sense VCVA 3 Press the OK or 9 button. Low Cut Filter 3 4 Press the + or - button to check "Remaining 1H 27M53S Memory" and "Remaining Recording Time" in the selected recording mode...
... and hold the STOP button while the 0 0M0 0S recorder is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will be recorded to the L channel only. The "Menu" screen opens (☞ P. 42). 2 2 Press the OK or 9 button. Re c Me nu Rec Mode Mic Sense VCVA 3 Press the OK or 9 button. Low Cut Filter 3 4 Press the + or - button to check "Remaining 1H 27M53S Memory" and "Remaining Recording Time" in the selected recording mode...
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... start playing back from the end of the file, the recorder will stop at the previously set speed. Playing Playing 2 32 Rewinding Press and hold the 0 button while playing a file. ➥ When you release the button, it will stop. Continue pressing the 0 button to start of the top file, the recorder will fast rewind starting from where it reaches the beginning of the File Press the 9 button during playback, slow playback or fast playback. ➥ The previous file is cued and playback starts...
... start playing back from the end of the file, the recorder will stop at the previously set speed. Playing Playing 2 32 Rewinding Press and hold the 0 button while playing a file. ➥ When you release the button, it will stop. Continue pressing the 0 button to start of the top file, the recorder will fast rewind starting from where it reaches the beginning of the File Press the 9 button during playback, slow playback or fast playback. ➥ The previous file is cued and playback starts...
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... recorder's 5 voice folders, music folders or management files in each folder using the Windows 3 Media Player or the simplified playback software, DSS Player - When removing the USB connecter, be sure to the recorder. • Using the Windows Media Player, the stored WMA or MP3 files on your PC can be successfully transferred. ● On a PC, do the following: • You can save (back-up) the files stored in the recorder on your PC to follow the instructions...
... recorder's 5 voice folders, music folders or management files in each folder using the Windows 3 Media Player or the simplified playback software, DSS Player - When removing the USB connecter, be sure to the recorder. • Using the Windows Media Player, the stored WMA or MP3 files on your PC can be successfully transferred. ● On a PC, do the following: • You can save (back-up) the files stored in the recorder on your PC to follow the instructions...
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... folder on recorder if the USB is displayed, and the record/ play indicator light and USB access indicator light flashes red. You can copy them to a PC USB port or USB hub. If you double-click on the file, Windows Media Player will turn the recorder off . 2 Detach the battery compartment pressing the RELEASE button of time or if you remove the battery compartment repeatedly at short intervals, you may have to reset the time...
... folder on recorder if the USB is displayed, and the record/ play indicator light and USB access indicator light flashes red. You can copy them to a PC USB port or USB hub. If you double-click on the file, Windows Media Player will turn the recorder off . 2 Detach the battery compartment pressing the RELEASE button of time or if you remove the battery compartment repeatedly at short intervals, you may have to reset the time...
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.... 48 DRM limits the file to the recorder ( ☞ P. 52). Copying the music files with DRM purchased from online music distribution service to a portable device such as a Music Player The recorder supports music files in WMA and MP3 formats, which can be easily 4 transferred to copy or distribute music files that you need to the corresponding music folder of commercial business or sale. Internet Using the Recorder as Windows Media Player. To transfer a WMA file with DRM (Digital Right Management) for...
.... 48 DRM limits the file to the recorder ( ☞ P. 52). Copying the music files with DRM purchased from online music distribution service to a portable device such as a Music Player The recorder supports music files in WMA and MP3 formats, which can be easily 4 transferred to copy or distribute music files that you need to the corresponding music folder of commercial business or sale. Internet Using the Recorder as Windows Media Player. To transfer a WMA file with DRM (Digital Right Management) for...
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... Internet using Windows Media Player for playing on the Recorder 49 Import Files Using Windows Media Player Copy music files and language content from CDs to the recorder. ➥ Please see "Copying Music from the PC to the recorder. ➥ Please see "Transferring Music File to the Recorder" (☞ P. 52) for details. Importing Content for details. The recorder is compatible with this Recorder" (☞ P. 29) for details. 4 Directly Record Files to the Recorder Connect the recorder to another device to record directly...
... Internet using Windows Media Player for playing on the Recorder 49 Import Files Using Windows Media Player Copy music files and language content from CDs to the recorder. ➥ Please see "Copying Music from the PC to the recorder. ➥ Please see "Transferring Music File to the Recorder" (☞ P. 52) for details. Importing Content for details. The recorder is compatible with this Recorder" (☞ P. 29) for details. 4 Directly Record Files to the Recorder Connect the recorder to another device to record directly...
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... music file transferred to dozens of MB depending on the music file sizes) for the management file. (The more easily. *1 If [Create folder hierarchy on device] is transferred to PC and delete unnecessary file" may appear on this recorder may need to check.*1 *2 The folder with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portable device such as the number of the music files increases.) 54 In such a case, erase the files to make the system file...
... music file transferred to dozens of MB depending on the music file sizes) for the management file. (The more easily. *1 If [Create folder hierarchy on device] is transferred to PC and delete unnecessary file" may appear on this recorder may need to check.*1 *2 The folder with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portable device such as the number of the music files increases.) 54 In such a case, erase the files to make the system file...
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... need to transfer (copy) the corresponding music files from the list display to play (☞ P. 16) . To playback the music files using the music player, you want to return from the file display to the list display, or go back from the PC to this recorder's folders for music (☞ P. 52). 2 1 1 Set the mode switch to MUSIC (☞ P. 15) . 2 Insert the stereo earphone into the EAR (earphone) jack of the recorder. 1 3 Select the music file that cannot be displayed) File display 4 b File...
... need to transfer (copy) the corresponding music files from the list display to play (☞ P. 16) . To playback the music files using the music player, you want to return from the file display to the list display, or go back from the PC to this recorder's folders for music (☞ P. 52). 2 1 1 Set the mode switch to MUSIC (☞ P. 15) . 2 Insert the stereo earphone into the EAR (earphone) jack of the recorder. 1 3 Select the music file that cannot be displayed) File display 4 b File...
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... power off or remove batteries during formatting because data may be corrupted. F o rma t Su r e? Formatting the Recorder (Format) 7 Press the OK button. F o rma t F o rma t ! 5 "Format Done" displays when formatting ends. It may take over 10 seconds to complete erasing. • Never format the recorder from a PC. • After formatting, recorded voice file names may start from 0001. • Once the recorder is formatted, the music files with DRM may not be transferred to choose "Start". Formatting...
... power off or remove batteries during formatting because data may be corrupted. F o rma t Su r e? Formatting the Recorder (Format) 7 Press the OK button. F o rma t F o rma t ! 5 "Format Done" displays when formatting ends. It may take over 10 seconds to complete erasing. • Never format the recorder from a PC. • After formatting, recorded voice file names may start from 0001. • Once the recorder is formatted, the music files with DRM may not be transferred to choose "Start". Formatting...
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... (Dictation microphone) Used to the microphone input jack when recording. Telephone pickup: TP7 (Monaural) Earphone type microphone can easily play back, organize, and edit the files. Furthermore, it gives clear sound quality with a tie-clip. Tie clip microphone: ME15 (Monaural) Small concealing microphone with less noise. Converting plug adapters (PA331/PA231) which convert to the monaural mini plug (ø3.5) or monaural mini plug (ø2.5) are also enclosed. 7 Accessories (Optional) DSS Player software If you transfer voice files recorded...
... (Dictation microphone) Used to the microphone input jack when recording. Telephone pickup: TP7 (Monaural) Earphone type microphone can easily play back, organize, and edit the files. Furthermore, it gives clear sound quality with a tie-clip. Tie clip microphone: ME15 (Monaural) Small concealing microphone with less noise. Converting plug adapters (PA331/PA231) which convert to the monaural mini plug (ø3.5) or monaural mini plug (ø2.5) are also enclosed. 7 Accessories (Optional) DSS Player software If you transfer voice files recorded...