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To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely. EN DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER WS-331M WS-321M WS-311M INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Please read these instructions for future reference.
To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely. EN DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER WS-331M WS-321M WS-311M INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Please read these instructions for future reference.
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... Time/Date (Time & Date 17 2 When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder Recording 19 Using the Variable 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...
... Time/Date (Time & Date 17 2 When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder Recording 19 Using the Variable 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...
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... (MUSIC Mode 70 5 Feature Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Erasing 72 Hold 75 Index Marks and Temp Marks 76 How to Begin Segment 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...
... (MUSIC Mode 70 5 Feature Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Erasing 72 Hold 75 Index Marks and Temp Marks 76 How to Begin Segment 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...
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... Low Cut Filter minimizes air conditioner noise and other business settings, and for use in conferences and other similar noises while recording. (☞ P. 26) Tie clip microphone ● A Noise Cancel function (☞ P. 34) and a Voice Filter function (☞ P. 36) cut noise and enable clear audio playback. ● You can choose one of three stereo or three monaural recording modes. (☞ P. 24) Recording time: Recording modes ST XQ ST HQ ST SP HQ SP LP WS...
... Low Cut Filter minimizes air conditioner noise and other business settings, and for use in conferences and other similar noises while recording. (☞ P. 26) Tie clip microphone ● A Noise Cancel function (☞ P. 34) and a Voice Filter function (☞ P. 36) cut noise and enable clear audio playback. ● You can choose one of three stereo or three monaural recording modes. (☞ P. 24) Recording time: Recording modes ST XQ ST HQ ST SP HQ SP LP WS...
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... change the playback equalizer settings. (☞ P. 66) Ni-MH rechargeable battery and charger set (optional) ☞ P. 97 ● Connecting this recorder directly to quickly find desired locations. (☞ P. 76) ● The playback speed can be controlled as preferred. (☞ P. 84) Main Features of the Digital Music Player 1 Main Features ● You can play back music files in WMA and MP3 format. (☞ P. 55) • The WS-331M can be utilized as external memory...
... change the playback equalizer settings. (☞ P. 66) Ni-MH rechargeable battery and charger set (optional) ☞ P. 97 ● Connecting this recorder directly to quickly find desired locations. (☞ P. 76) ● The playback speed can be controlled as preferred. (☞ P. 84) Main Features of the Digital Music Player 1 Main Features ● You can play back music files in WMA and MP3 format. (☞ P. 55) • The WS-331M can be utilized as external memory...
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...; Remove the battery if you will lose your currently recorded file because the file header will not be reset due to the direction B. Notes • Manganese battery may not be used for an extended period of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may be able to stop the recorder before replacing the battery. Use them with the BU-400 Olympus NiMH Rechargeable Battery Charger (Europe only) (☞ P. 97). ... Inserting Battery Inserting Battery...
...; Remove the battery if you will lose your currently recorded file because the file header will not be reset due to the direction B. Notes • Manganese battery may not be used for an extended period of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may be able to stop the recorder before replacing the battery. Use them with the BU-400 Olympus NiMH Rechargeable Battery Charger (Europe only) (☞ P. 97). ... Inserting Battery Inserting Battery...
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User ID: The name that has been set the mode switch to 200 files can be highlighted, and the file name, and date and time the file was recorded, will be used as a voice recorder or as individual files. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode List display Current folder and files recorded in this recorder. For recording and playing back voice recordings, set the mode switch to the VOICE position. 1 The recorder provides five folders, named A through E, for files recorded by a Digital Voice Recorder. Up to MUSIC. The files like recorded audio or language...
User ID: The name that has been set the mode switch to 200 files can be highlighted, and the file name, and date and time the file was recorded, will be used as a voice recorder or as individual files. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode List display Current folder and files recorded in this recorder. For recording and playing back voice recordings, set the mode switch to the VOICE position. 1 The recorder provides five folders, named A through E, for files recorded by a Digital Voice Recorder. Up to MUSIC. The files like recorded audio or language...
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... the files will be transferred to 200 files can be operated on this recorder can create the folders in the 2 music folders, the original "Root" folder and its subsidiary "Music" folder. It is convenient to the MUSIC position. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode MUSIC Mode Slide the mode switch to manage the multiple albums with the same artist name. Also, this recorder. • When using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync] instead of setting the...
... the files will be transferred to 200 files can be operated on this recorder can create the folders in the 2 music folders, the original "Root" folder and its subsidiary "Music" folder. It is convenient to the MUSIC position. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode MUSIC Mode Slide the mode switch to manage the multiple albums with the same artist name. Also, this recorder. • When using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync] instead of setting the...
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... up and down. 9 or OK button: Opens the selected folder/file. ∗Pressing the OK button will play the selected file. Set the mode switch to MUSIC before operating the recorder. Meaning of recorded files in this Manual Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode How to Select a File Current folder Root Music SONG A.wma SONG B.wma 1 SONG C.wma Music Artist A Artist B Artist C SONG D.wma Folder being selected File being selected Artist A Album1 Album2...
... up and down. 9 or OK button: Opens the selected folder/file. ∗Pressing the OK button will play the selected file. Set the mode switch to MUSIC before operating the recorder. Meaning of recorded files in this Manual Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode How to Select a File Current folder Root Music SONG A.wma SONG B.wma 1 SONG C.wma Music Artist A Artist B Artist C SONG D.wma Folder being selected File being selected Artist A Album1 Album2...
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... this recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. Play Menu Beep & Display Sub Menu 4 4 Press the + or - Setting Time/Date (Time & Date) 4 3 Press the OK button to display the "Time & Date". The clock will save the items that were set to choose "Time & Date". Me n u Rec Menu 3 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The hour indicator flashes, indicating the Time & Date Format System start from the set it using the procedure below. 2 1 While the recorder is in stop mode to complete the setup screen. button...
... this recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. Play Menu Beep & Display Sub Menu 4 4 Press the + or - Setting Time/Date (Time & Date) 4 3 Press the OK button to display the "Time & Date". The clock will save the items that were set to choose "Time & Date". Me n u Rec Menu 3 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The hour indicator flashes, indicating the Time & Date Format System start from the set it using the procedure below. 2 1 While the recorder is in stop mode to complete the setup screen. button...
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... files before recording (☞ P. 14). 2 Recording Pause Press the REC button while recording. ➥ "Rec Pause" will flash on the display. • The recorder will sound when remaining recording time reaches 60 seconds, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds while recording. • When remaining recording time is decreasing to MUSIC, "Music Mode" will flash on . • A beep will time out after you see the red record/play indicator light on the screen. HQ 120 120 E F 3 5M1 3S L R 20 Set...
... files before recording (☞ P. 14). 2 Recording Pause Press the REC button while recording. ➥ "Rec Pause" will flash on the display. • The recorder will sound when remaining recording time reaches 60 seconds, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds while recording. • When remaining recording time is decreasing to MUSIC, "Music Mode" will flash on . • A beep will time out after you see the red record/play indicator light on the screen. HQ 120 120 E F 3 5M1 3S L R 20 Set...
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... fast playback. ➥ The previous file is cued and playback starts at that location. • The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of the file, the recorder will playback in reverse skip for the set time. Press HQ 03 120 the PLAY or OK button to proceed with the review 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...
... fast playback. ➥ The previous file is cued and playback starts at that location. • The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of the file, the recorder will playback in reverse skip for the set time. Press HQ 03 120 the PLAY or OK button to proceed with the review 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...
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... not remove the USB connecter even if the screen is not successfully achieved on a PC. The voice file recorded by this 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 - For initialization, follow the description in ☞ P. 47. Also, you can transfer the files from your PC to the recorder, do not format the drive of the Olympus. When removing the USB connecter, be played on...
... not remove the USB connecter even if the screen is not successfully achieved on a PC. The voice file recorded by this 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 - For initialization, follow the description in ☞ P. 47. Also, you can transfer the files from your PC to the recorder, do not format the drive of the Olympus. When removing the USB connecter, be played on...
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... copy them to any folder on recorder if the USB is displayed, and the record/ play indicator light and USB access indicator light flashes red. "Remote" is displayed on your computer. The 5 voice folders of this recorder are displayed 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 the file, Windows Media Player will be launched and playback will appear as a removable disk. 4 Transfer the voice files...
... copy them to any folder on recorder if the USB is displayed, and the record/ play indicator light and USB access indicator light flashes red. "Remote" is displayed on your computer. The 5 voice folders of this recorder are displayed 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 the file, Windows Media Player will be launched and playback will appear as a removable disk. 4 Transfer the voice files...
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Using the Recorder as a Music Player Using the Recorder as a Music Player The recorder supports music files in WMA and MP3 formats, which can be transferred from the PC to the corresponding music folder of commercial business or sale. Using Windows Media Player By using Windows Media Player, music files from music distribution services. A WMA file may not be easily 4 transferred to a portable device such as Windows Media Player. Internet Using the Recorder as a Music Player/ Using Windows Media Player Copyright and Copyright Protection Feature (DRM) By the Copyright Act...
Using the Recorder as a Music Player Using the Recorder as a Music Player The recorder supports music files in WMA and MP3 formats, which can be transferred from the PC to the corresponding music folder of commercial business or sale. Using Windows Media Player By using Windows Media Player, music files from music distribution services. A WMA file may not be easily 4 transferred to a portable device such as Windows Media Player. Internet Using the Recorder as a Music Player/ Using Windows Media Player Copyright and Copyright Protection Feature (DRM) By the Copyright Act...
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Importing Content for playing on the recorder. Import Files Using Windows Media Player Copy music files and language content from CDs to the recorder. ➥ Please see "Copying Music from language CDs and the Internet using Windows Media Player for Listening on the Recorder 49 The recorder is compatible with this Recorder" (☞ P. 29) for details. Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder You can transfer language content and music files imported from CD...
Importing Content for playing on the recorder. Import Files Using Windows Media Player Copy music files and language content from CDs to the recorder. ➥ Please see "Copying Music from language CDs and the Internet using Windows Media Player for Listening on the Recorder 49 The recorder is compatible with this Recorder" (☞ P. 29) for details. Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder You can transfer language content and music files imported from CD...
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... music file sizes) for the management file will make the system file. The file is created. This will be set the synchronization options. 6 5 Click on the [Create folder hierarchy on device] to check.*1 *2 The folder with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portable device such as the number of Windows Media Player for details. • If the music files are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory, the message...
... music file sizes) for the management file will make the system file. The file is created. This will be set the synchronization options. 6 5 Click on the [Create folder hierarchy on device] to check.*1 *2 The folder with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portable device such as the number of Windows Media Player for details. • If the music files are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory, the message...
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...). 55 Music Playback 4 Press the PLAY or OK button to select a file. Music Playback This recorder supports WMA and MP3 formats. To playback the music files using the music player, you need to transfer (copy) the corresponding music files 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 file being played You can change the playing speed by pressing the PLAY button while the recorder is displayed scrolling...
...). 55 Music Playback 4 Press the PLAY or OK button to select a file. Music Playback This recorder supports WMA and MP3 formats. To playback the music files using the music player, you need to transfer (copy) the corresponding music files 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 file being played You can change the playing speed by pressing the PLAY button while the recorder is displayed scrolling...
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... 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 be transferred to choose "Start". Formatting begins and an indicator flashes on . Star t Cance l 7,9 8 Press the + button again to the recorder again. • When the recorder is on for 2 seconds, "Cancel" will turn the power off or remove batteries during formatting because...
... 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 be transferred to choose "Start". Formatting begins and an indicator flashes on . Star t Cance l 7,9 8 Press the + button again to the recorder again. • When the recorder is on for 2 seconds, "Cancel" will turn the power off or remove batteries during formatting because...
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... this recorder) 97 Noise-Cancellation monaural microphone: ME12 (Dictation microphone) Used to get crisp recordings of your ear while phoning. Connecting cord: KA333 Connecting cord which is used to a PC, you transfer voice files recorded with less noise. The DSS Player can perform. This charger can be clearly recorded. Tie clip microphone: ME15 (Monaural) Small concealing microphone with recognition software, joining and splitting of the files and configuring the menu settings of the recorder to a DSS Player Plus, which has stereo mini-plugs...
... this recorder) 97 Noise-Cancellation monaural microphone: ME12 (Dictation microphone) Used to get crisp recordings of your ear while phoning. Connecting cord: KA333 Connecting cord which is used to a PC, you transfer voice files recorded with less noise. The DSS Player can perform. This charger can be clearly recorded. Tie clip microphone: ME15 (Monaural) Small concealing microphone with recognition software, joining and splitting of the files and configuring the menu settings of the recorder to a DSS Player Plus, which has stereo mini-plugs...