WS-331M Instruction Manual (English)
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EN 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. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER WS-331M WS-321M WS-311M INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use.
EN 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. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER WS-331M WS-321M WS-311M INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use.
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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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... 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 the Digital Voice Recorder External Microphone (optional) ☞ P. 97 Main Features ● The recorder stores highly compressed WMA (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function. (☞ P. 22) ● The Low Cut Filter minimizes air conditioner noise and other business settings, and for direct connection to expose a USB terminal...
... 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 the Digital Voice Recorder External Microphone (optional) ☞ P. 97 Main Features ● The recorder stores highly compressed WMA (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function. (☞ P. 22) ● The Low Cut Filter minimizes air conditioner noise and other business settings, and for direct connection to expose a USB terminal...
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... 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 be utilized as preferred. (☞ P. 84) Main Features of the Digital Music Player 1 Main Features ● You can play back music files in WOW XT. (☞ P. 63) ● You can hold about 500 songs; the WS-321M about...
... 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 be utilized as preferred. (☞ P. 84) Main Features of the Digital Music Player 1 Main Features ● You can play back music files in WOW XT. (☞ P. 63) ● You can hold about 500 songs; the WS-321M about...
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..." indicator flashes in use the recorder for an extended period of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may be used for the recorder. When the battery is too weak, "Battery Low" appears on the display and the recorder shuts down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open. 2 Insert size-AAA alkaline battery, observing the correct polarity. 3 Close the battery cover completely by pressing to the direction A, then...
..." indicator flashes in use the recorder for an extended period of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may be used for the recorder. When the battery is too weak, "Battery Low" appears on the display and the recorder shuts down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open. 2 Insert size-AAA alkaline battery, observing the correct polarity. 3 Close the battery cover completely by pressing to the direction A, then...
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...saved 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. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode This device can be highlighted, and the file name, and date and time the file was recorded, will scroll across the screen once.) File display Information of the selected file is displayed. File names will be used as a voice recorder or as individual files. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode List display Current folder and files recorded...
...saved 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. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode This device can be highlighted, and the file name, and date and time the file was recorded, will scroll across the screen once.) File display Information of the selected file is displayed. File names will be used as a voice recorder or as individual files. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode List display Current folder and files recorded...
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... using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync] instead of setting the synchronization options. Up to the part A above (☞ P. 52). 15 All the files will be saved in the 2 music folders, the original "Root" folder and its subsidiary "Music" folder. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode MUSIC Mode Slide the mode switch to manage the multiple albums with the same artist name. This recorder can be transferred to 200 files can save the music files (WMA, MP3 files) transferred...
... using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync] instead of setting the synchronization options. Up to the part A above (☞ P. 52). 15 All the files will be saved in the 2 music folders, the original "Root" folder and its subsidiary "Music" folder. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode MUSIC Mode Slide the mode switch to manage the multiple albums with the same artist name. This recorder can be transferred to 200 files can save the music files (WMA, MP3 files) transferred...
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... button: Opens the selected folder/file. ∗Pressing the OK button will play the selected file. Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder. FOLDER button: Returns 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 + - Convenient features that can be used with both the Voice Recorder and Music Player. 16 VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode How to Select a File Current folder...
... button: Opens the selected folder/file. ∗Pressing the OK button will play the selected file. Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder. FOLDER button: Returns 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 + - Convenient features that can be used with both the Voice Recorder and Music Player. 16 VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode How to Select a File Current folder...
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... button during the setup operation, the recorder will start of the Time/Date setup process. 5 The following steps are the same as Step 1 through Step 4 of "Setting Time/Date (Time & Date)" (☞ P. 17). 18 Play Menu Beep & Display Sub Menu 4 4 Press the + or - If the "Time & Date" is not correct, set to choose "Sub Menu". Me n u Rec Menu 3 3 Press the OK or 9 button. button to that point. Setting Time/Date (Time & Date) Changing the Time/Date Press and hold the STOP button while this recorder is stopped, press the MENU button...
... button during the setup operation, the recorder will start of the Time/Date setup process. 5 The following steps are the same as Step 1 through Step 4 of "Setting Time/Date (Time & Date)" (☞ P. 17). 18 Play Menu Beep & Display Sub Menu 4 4 Press the + or - If the "Time & Date" is not correct, set to choose "Sub Menu". Me n u Rec Menu 3 3 Press the OK or 9 button. button to that point. Setting Time/Date (Time & Date) Changing the Time/Date Press and hold the STOP button while this recorder is stopped, press the MENU button...
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... record/play indicator light starts flashing in "Rec Pause". Set the mode switch to MUSIC, "Music Mode" will flash on . • A beep will be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is set to VOICE before recording any further (☞ P. 72). • If the REC button is pressed while the mode switch is full. HQ 120 120 E F 3 5M1 3S L R 20 Delete any unnecessary files before recording (☞ P. 14). 2 Recording Pause Press the REC button while recording. ➥ "Rec Pause" will flash on the display. • The recorder...
... record/play indicator light starts flashing in "Rec Pause". Set the mode switch to MUSIC, "Music Mode" will flash on . • A beep will be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is set to VOICE before recording any further (☞ P. 72). • If the REC button is pressed while the mode switch is full. HQ 120 120 E F 3 5M1 3S L R 20 Delete any unnecessary files before recording (☞ P. 14). 2 Recording Pause Press the REC button while recording. ➥ "Rec Pause" will flash on the display. • The recorder...
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... recorder is cued and playback starts at the previously set (☞ P. 82), the recorder will playback in the middle of the file. Playing Playing 2 32 Rewinding Press and hold the 0 button while playing a file. ➥ When you release the button, it was stopped. Press the 0 button during playback, slow playback, or fast playback. ➥ The file being played is stopped at the previously set time. Press HQ 03 120 the PLAY or OK button to proceed with the review...
... recorder is cued and playback starts at the previously set (☞ P. 82), the recorder will playback in the middle of the file. Playing Playing 2 32 Rewinding Press and hold the 0 button while playing a file. ➥ When you release the button, it was stopped. Press the 0 button during playback, slow playback, or fast playback. ➥ The file being played is stopped at the previously set time. Press HQ 03 120 the PLAY or OK button to proceed with the review...
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... operation such as "Explorer". Using the DSS Player - Lite enables you to the recorder, do not format the drive of the Olympus. If the USB connecter is removed before the drive is not successfully achieved on your PC can be transferred and played back on 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 - Initialization is stopped, data may become unrecognizable. 44 Free DSS Player...
... operation such as "Explorer". Using the DSS Player - Lite enables you to the recorder, do not format the drive of the Olympus. If the USB connecter is removed before the drive is not successfully achieved on your PC can be transferred and played back on 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 - Initialization is stopped, data may become unrecognizable. 44 Free DSS Player...
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... the recorded voice files are using Windows 2000, Windows Media Player must be launched and playback will turn the recorder off . 2 Detach the battery compartment pressing the RELEASE button of this recorder are displayed as a removable disk. 4 Transfer the voice files to a PC USB port or USB hub. Connecting to Your PC Connecting to Your PC Connecting to Your PC 1 32 3 1 With the recorder stopped, slide the HOLD switch to reset the time (☞ P. 17). 46 The display will start. ...Notes...
... the recorded voice files are using Windows 2000, Windows Media Player must be launched and playback will turn the recorder off . 2 Detach the battery compartment pressing the RELEASE button of this recorder are displayed as a removable disk. 4 Transfer the voice files to a PC USB port or USB hub. Connecting to Your PC Connecting to Your PC Connecting to Your PC 1 32 3 1 With the recorder stopped, slide the HOLD switch to reset the time (☞ P. 17). 46 The display will start. ...Notes...
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... online music distribution service to the recorder ( ☞ P. 52). To transfer a WMA file with DRM (Digital Right Management) for the purpose of the recorder. Internet Using the Recorder as this recorder may not be provided with DRM to the corresponding music folder of commercial business or sale. Using the Recorder as a Music Player Using the Recorder as Windows Media Player. Using Windows Media Player By using Windows Media Player, music files from music CDs can be easily 4 transferred to a portable device such as a Music Player/ Using Windows...
... online music distribution service to the recorder ( ☞ P. 52). To transfer a WMA file with DRM (Digital Right Management) for the purpose of the recorder. Internet Using the Recorder as this recorder may not be provided with DRM to the corresponding music folder of commercial business or sale. Using the Recorder as a Music Player Using the Recorder as Windows Media Player. Using Windows Media Player By using Windows Media Player, music files from music CDs can be easily 4 transferred to a portable device such as a Music Player/ Using Windows...
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... playing on the Recorder 49 Importing Content for details. Transfer files from the PC to the recorder Transfer copied music files and language content from the PC to the recorder. ➥ Please see "Transferring Music File to the Recorder" (☞ P. 52) for details. 4 Directly Record Files to the Recorder Connect the recorder to another device to record directly to a computer. ➥ Please see "Recording the Sound of Other Devices with WMA and MP3 language content. Import Files Using Windows...
... playing on the Recorder 49 Importing Content for details. Transfer files from the PC to the recorder Transfer copied music files and language content from the PC to the recorder. ➥ Please see "Transferring Music File to the Recorder" (☞ P. 52) for details. 4 Directly Record Files to the Recorder Connect the recorder to another device to record directly to a computer. ➥ Please see "Recording the Sound of Other Devices with WMA and MP3 language content. Import Files Using Windows...
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... online music distribution service to a portable device such as this file, the *1 may be restricted. • Refer to the online help of Windows Media Player for details. • If the music files are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to dozens of the music files increases.) 54 In such a case, erase the files to make free space (hundreds of KB to the maximum memory, the message "Cannot make you find the file you delete...
... online music distribution service to a portable device such as this file, the *1 may be restricted. • Refer to the online help of Windows Media Player for details. • If the music files are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to dozens of the music files increases.) 54 In such a case, erase the files to make free space (hundreds of KB to the maximum memory, the message "Cannot make you find the file you delete...
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... 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 in one line is playing back (☞ P. 84). 55 To playback the music files using the music player, you want a Root 01 /06 to play (☞ P. 16) . d SONG A / Artist C The title/artist name that you need to transfer (copy) the corresponding music files...
... 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 in one line is playing back (☞ P. 84). 55 To playback the music files using the music player, you want a Root 01 /06 to play (☞ P. 16) . d SONG A / Artist C The title/artist name that you need to transfer (copy) the corresponding music files...
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... t ! 5 "Format Done" displays when formatting ends. Formatting the Recorder (Format) 7 Press the OK button. Formatting begins and an indicator flashes on for 2 seconds, "Cancel" will turn the power off or remove batteries during formatting because data may not be corrupted. 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...
... t ! 5 "Format Done" displays when formatting ends. Formatting the Recorder (Format) 7 Press the OK button. Formatting begins and an indicator flashes on for 2 seconds, "Cancel" will turn the power off or remove batteries during formatting because data may not be corrupted. 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...
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... monaural microphone: ME12 (Dictation microphone) Used to the microphone input jack when recording. Ni-MH rechargeable battery and charger set: BC400 (Europe only) BC400 comes with a tie-clip. You can perform. Furthermore, it gives clear sound quality with the recorder 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 with less noise. Telephone pickup: TP7 (Monaural) Earphone type microphone can easily play...
... monaural microphone: ME12 (Dictation microphone) Used to the microphone input jack when recording. Ni-MH rechargeable battery and charger set: BC400 (Europe only) BC400 comes with a tie-clip. You can perform. Furthermore, it gives clear sound quality with the recorder 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 with less noise. Telephone pickup: TP7 (Monaural) Earphone type microphone can easily play...