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... time and date [Time & Date] ....... 15 Disconnecting from your PC 51 Changing the time and date 16 [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode Transfer the voice files to your PC 52 4 Using Windows Media Player 53 17 Notes on the folders 18 Window names 53 Copying...About recording Recording 21 Microphone sensitivity 23 Recommended settings by recording condition 24 Recording from external microphone or Window names 60 Copying music from CD 61 Transferring music file to the recorder......... 62 Copying voice file to the CD 63 Using as external memory of contents Introduction 4 Menu...
... time and date [Time & Date] ....... 15 Disconnecting from your PC 51 Changing the time and date 16 [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode Transfer the voice files to your PC 52 4 Using Windows Media Player 53 17 Notes on the folders 18 Window names 53 Copying...About recording Recording 21 Microphone sensitivity 23 Recommended settings by recording condition 24 Recording from external microphone or Window names 60 Copying music from CD 61 Transferring music file to the recorder......... 62 Copying voice file to the CD 63 Using as external memory of contents Introduction 4 Menu...
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..., text data, etc. s You can also playback MP3* (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3) and WAV* format files (☞ P. 27, P.53, P.60). * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. The data can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software (☞ P. 50). s This USB storage class support recorder can...s It has built-in SRS WOW XT (☞ P. 36, P. 40). This recorder is capable of 6 recording modes such as a Digital Voice Recorder and a Digital Music Player (☞ P.17). can be controlled as external memory to a computer. s It has a USB charging function (☞ P.12).
..., text data, etc. s You can also playback MP3* (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3) and WAV* format files (☞ P. 27, P.53, P.60). * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. The data can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software (☞ P. 50). s This USB storage class support recorder can...s It has built-in SRS WOW XT (☞ P. 36, P. 40). This recorder is capable of 6 recording modes such as a Digital Voice Recorder and a Digital Music Player (☞ P.17). can be controlled as external memory to a computer. s It has a USB charging function (☞ P.12).
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... $ - EN 7 button % INDEX/ERASE button ^ OK ` button & 0 button * STOP (4) button ( Battery cover ) HOLD switch - Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch*1 MIC SENSE CONF/DICT switch*2 = USB connector slide lever q USB connector *1 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. *2 For WS-400S only. Identification of parts Identification of parts 8 * 0 & ! ^ @ % # $ 9 1 2 3 4 5( 6 = 7 q 1 ) - 1 EAR (Earphone) jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in stereo...
... $ - EN 7 button % INDEX/ERASE button ^ OK ` button & 0 button * STOP (4) button ( Battery cover ) HOLD switch - Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch*1 MIC SENSE CONF/DICT switch*2 = USB connector slide lever q USB connector *1 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. *2 For WS-400S only. Identification of parts Identification of parts 8 * 0 & ! ^ @ % # $ 9 1 2 3 4 5( 6 = 7 q 1 ) - 1 EAR (Earphone) jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in stereo...
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Identification of parts Display (LCD panel) Folder list display " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: 1 When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 2 When [MUSIC] mode is selected: 3 4 Identification of parts 1 [VOICE] mode indicator Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 2 Folder name 3 [MUSIC] mode indicator Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 4 Folder name File list display " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 2 " For WS-400S: 1 2 When [MUSIC] mode is selected: 3 4 EN 8
Identification of parts Display (LCD panel) Folder list display " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: 1 When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 2 When [MUSIC] mode is selected: 3 4 Identification of parts 1 [VOICE] mode indicator Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 2 Folder name 3 [MUSIC] mode indicator Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 4 Folder name File list display " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 2 " For WS-400S: 1 2 When [MUSIC] mode is selected: 3 4 EN 8
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Identification of parts " For WS-400S: When [MUSIC] mode is selected: 1 2 1 Folder name Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 2 File name 3 Folder name Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 4 File name File display " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 2 6 3 7 8 4 5 9 0 ! @ # $ " For WS-400S: % ^ 1 & Identification of parts 1 2 6 3 7 8 4 5 9 1 File name Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator...
Identification of parts " For WS-400S: When [MUSIC] mode is selected: 1 2 1 Folder name Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 2 File name 3 Folder name Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 4 File name File display " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 2 6 3 7 8 4 5 9 0 ! @ # $ " For WS-400S: % ^ 1 & Identification of parts 1 2 6 3 7 8 4 5 9 1 File name Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator...
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... the recorder and should be able to use of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may cause a malfunction such as the batteries loose power. and the batteries...you may have to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. Power supply Power supply " For WS-400S: • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. • Be sure to reset the time... as possible. In this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable EN batteries are recording into a file 3 Close the battery cover completely...
... the recorder and should be able to use of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may cause a malfunction such as the batteries loose power. and the batteries...you may have to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. Power supply Power supply " For WS-400S: • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. • Be sure to reset the time... as possible. In this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable EN batteries are recording into a file 3 Close the battery cover completely...
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...saved files (☞ P.18). For listening to music, set the mode switch to the recorder using Windows Media Player (☞ P.19). • This recorder functions as an IC recorder. See "About the folders for transferring music files to [VOICE]. For recording and playback voice...set the mode switch to [MUSIC]. 1 [VOICE] mode: Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC] This device can be used as a voice recorder position. EN 17 or as a music player. [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ [MUSIC] mode: WS-500M: Slide the mode switch...
...saved files (☞ P.18). For listening to music, set the mode switch to the recorder using Windows Media Player (☞ P.19). • This recorder functions as an IC recorder. See "About the folders for transferring music files to [VOICE]. For recording and playback voice...set the mode switch to [MUSIC]. 1 [VOICE] mode: Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC] This device can be used as a voice recorder position. EN 17 or as a music player. [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ [MUSIC] mode: WS-500M: Slide the mode switch...
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...Folder E] are organized in a branching tree-style and saved. Notes on the folders The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and folders for music playback that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder. 1 2 3 2 File number: A serial number automatically... assigned by this device. • Linear PCM format* .WAV • MP3 format* .MP3 EN • WMA format .WMA 18 * For WS-520M only. WS50 ...
...Folder E] are organized in a branching tree-style and saved. Notes on the folders The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and folders for music playback that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder. 1 2 3 2 File number: A serial number automatically... assigned by this device. • Linear PCM format* .WAV • MP3 format* .MP3 EN • WMA format .WMA 18 * For WS-520M only. WS50 ...
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... in the diagram below. Notes on the folders Notes on the folders " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: About the folder for music playback When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player, a folder is automatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure as shown in preferential order and replayed...
... in the diagram below. Notes on the folders Notes on the folders " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: About the folder for music playback When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player, a folder is automatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure as shown in preferential order and replayed...
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... while moving in playback standby mode. Enters in operated by the in this it returns up one level. Operation of the folders for music playbacks: " For WS-520M/WS-510M/WS-500M: 1 Folder list display Folder list display (First layer) Folder list display (Second layer) File list display Selecting the folders and files Operation...
... while moving in playback standby mode. Enters in operated by the in this it returns up one level. Operation of the folders for music playbacks: " For WS-520M/WS-510M/WS-500M: 1 Folder list display Folder list display (First layer) Folder list display (Second layer) File list display Selecting the folders and files Operation...
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...the recorder is set to the recording level and recording function settings) • [Rec Mode] cannot be recorded. How to change according to [MUSIC], [Music Mode] will flash on the display. Set the mode switch to [VOICE] before recording (☞ P.17). 2 Press the REC (s) button to holding... a folder between [&] to the next higher level. Pressing the LIST button repeatedly will bring you to [*]. STOP (4) button REC (s) button " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • If the REC (s) button is pressed while the mode switch is stopped (☞ P.36, P.38). 3 Press the STOP (4) button...
...the recorder is set to the recording level and recording function settings) • [Rec Mode] cannot be recorded. How to change according to [MUSIC], [Music Mode] will flash on the display. Set the mode switch to [VOICE] before recording (☞ P.17). 2 Press the REC (s) button to holding... a folder between [&] to the next higher level. Pressing the LIST button repeatedly will bring you to [*]. STOP (4) button REC (s) button " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • If the REC (s) button is pressed while the mode switch is stopped (☞ P.36, P.38). 3 Press the STOP (4) button...
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...; P.23 or P.36, P.38) (☞ P.36, P.39) [CONF] or [Conference] [On] Dictation with a lot of background noise. [ST XQ] [ST HQ] [HQ] [DICT] or [Dictation] Music playing, wild birds singing, and [ST XQ] railway sounds. Choose a setting for recording. The various functions relating to suit the recording conditions.
...; P.23 or P.36, P.38) (☞ P.36, P.39) [CONF] or [Conference] [On] Dictation with a lot of background noise. [ST XQ] [ST HQ] [HQ] [DICT] or [Dictation] Music playing, wild birds singing, and [ST XQ] railway sounds. Choose a setting for recording. The various functions relating to suit the recording conditions.
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... is recording. EN 25 Recording Telephone pickup: TP7 Earphone type microphone can also be used. • When the external stereo microphone is used to recording musical performances. To MIC jack Applicable external microphones (optional) (☞ P.68) Stereo microphone: ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone enables sensitive stereo recording. 2 channel microphone...
... is recording. EN 25 Recording Telephone pickup: TP7 Earphone type microphone can also be used. • When the external stereo microphone is used to recording musical performances. To MIC jack Applicable external microphones (optional) (☞ P.68) Stereo microphone: ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone enables sensitive stereo recording. 2 channel microphone...
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... and enable clear audio playback. much. If recorded audio is different between [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode. If you change the equalizer setting, you skip to the beginning of the file Segment ...9758; P.36, P.42) [Skip Space] (☞ P.36, P.43) The playback speed can enjoy the music with the earphone during playback, do not raise the volume too *1 Can be set to other than [File... be switched-off. [Play Mode]*3 (☞ P.36, P.41) You can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode. Playback While the recorder is during playback mode, press the 0 button twice. • The ...
... and enable clear audio playback. much. If recorded audio is different between [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode. If you change the equalizer setting, you skip to the beginning of the file Segment ...9758; P.36, P.42) [Skip Space] (☞ P.36, P.43) The playback speed can enjoy the music with the earphone during playback, do not raise the volume too *1 Can be set to other than [File... be switched-off. [Play Mode]*3 (☞ P.36, P.41) You can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode. Playback While the recorder is during playback mode, press the 0 button twice. • The ...
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...This recorder is possible. Combinations of the files in the range where playback is compatible with Microsoft Corporation DRM9, but not with DRM10. Playback " For WS-400S: Segment repeat (☞ P.32) This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played. [Replace] (☞ P.45) This changes ... of sampling rates and bit rates for playing back files in a preferred order while in the linear PCM format. It is useful for music files which conversion bitrates can vary) may not play properly. • For WAV files, this recorder can only play back those in ...
...This recorder is possible. Combinations of the files in the range where playback is compatible with Microsoft Corporation DRM9, but not with DRM10. Playback " For WS-400S: Segment repeat (☞ P.32) This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played. [Replace] (☞ P.45) This changes ... of sampling rates and bit rates for playing back files in a preferred order while in the linear PCM format. It is useful for music files which conversion bitrates can vary) may not play properly. • For WAV files, this recorder can only play back those in ...
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However, you cannot delete any folders when the recorder is set to complete processing. • It may be corrupted. In addition, replace the batteries with new ones in order to ensure that the batteries will not run out while processing. • For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only: You can delete other than [Music] folders when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] mode. Never remove batteries during this time because data may take over 10 seconds to [VOICE] mode. • For WS-400S only: You cannot delete folders through the recorder. Erasing 3 Erasing EN 35
However, you cannot delete any folders when the recorder is set to complete processing. • It may be corrupted. In addition, replace the batteries with new ones in order to ensure that the batteries will not run out while processing. • For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only: You can delete other than [Music] folders when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] mode. Never remove batteries during this time because data may take over 10 seconds to [VOICE] mode. • For WS-400S only: You cannot delete folders through the recorder. Erasing 3 Erasing EN 35
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..., WS-510M, WS-500M only (Set to the playback screen without pressing the OK ` button will cancel Function Setting the settings and return you to the previous screen. 8 Press the MENU button to [MUSIC] mode). WOW*3 Equalizer*3 Play Mode Play Speed To menu item ...options Notes • The recorder will be informed that the settings have been established via the screen. 4 Setting menu during recording or playback, the menu settings will stop if you to return to [VOICE] mode). *2 For WS-400S...
..., WS-510M, WS-500M only (Set to the playback screen without pressing the OK ` button will cancel Function Setting the settings and return you to the previous screen. 8 Press the MENU button to [MUSIC] mode). WOW*3 Equalizer*3 Play Mode Play Speed To menu item ...options Notes • The recorder will be informed that the settings have been established via the screen. 4 Setting menu during recording or playback, the menu settings will stop if you to return to [VOICE] mode). *2 For WS-400S...
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... are blank.When [VOICE] is selected, [Artist] and [Album] will not appear on the display. *2 Files which is used for music CDs and the like. High resolution recording at a high sampling rate and high bit rate equivalent or superior to meet recording needs. When...and folder information can be erased. Rec Mode The recorder can record surrounding noises. [Dictation]: This is the standard level of microphone sensitivity. " For WS-400S: • Use the switch to set the microphone sensitivity (☞ P.23). [Conference]: This is a highly sensitive mode which you would like to ...
... are blank.When [VOICE] is selected, [Artist] and [Album] will not appear on the display. *2 Files which is used for music CDs and the like. High resolution recording at a high sampling rate and high bit rate equivalent or superior to meet recording needs. When...and folder information can be erased. Rec Mode The recorder can record surrounding noises. [Dictation]: This is the standard level of microphone sensitivity. " For WS-400S: • Use the switch to set the microphone sensitivity (☞ P.23). [Conference]: This is a highly sensitive mode which you would like to ...
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Play Menu 4 " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • When operating [Play Menu] screen, different settings items are displayed depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode (☞ P.23 or P.38 ). • If ... Filter] [Play Mode] (☞ P.41) [Play Speed] (☞ P.42) [Skip Space] (☞ P.43) When [MUSIC] mode is selected: [WOW] [Equalizer] (☞ P.41) [Play Mode] (☞ P.41) [Play Speed] (☞ P.42) [Skip Space] (☞ P.43) EN 40 " For WS-400S: [Voice Filter] [Play Mode] (☞ P.41) [Play Speed] (☞ P.42) [Skip Space] (☞ P.43...
Play Menu 4 " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • When operating [Play Menu] screen, different settings items are displayed depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode (☞ P.23 or P.38 ). • If ... Filter] [Play Mode] (☞ P.41) [Play Speed] (☞ P.42) [Skip Space] (☞ P.43) When [MUSIC] mode is selected: [WOW] [Equalizer] (☞ P.41) [Play Mode] (☞ P.41) [Play Speed] (☞ P.42) [Skip Space] (☞ P.43) EN 40 " For WS-400S: [Voice Filter] [Play Mode] (☞ P.41) [Play Speed] (☞ P.42) [Skip Space] (☞ P.43...
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...in 1dB increments. • The higher the decibel value, the louder the sound. • To change the equalizer setting, you can enjoy the music with your favorite sound quality. 1 Select the desired equalizer characteristics. [Off]: Disables the equalizer function. [Rock] [Pop] [Jazz]: Enables the ...equalizer function. [User]: Select [User] to save your preference. 4 Menu setting method " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: Set to [+6] in the internal memory. Equalizer If you cannot use the slow playback or fast playback mode. The low-frequency range can...
...in 1dB increments. • The higher the decibel value, the louder the sound. • To change the equalizer setting, you can enjoy the music with your favorite sound quality. 1 Select the desired equalizer characteristics. [Off]: Disables the equalizer function. [Rock] [Pop] [Jazz]: Enables the ...equalizer function. [User]: Select [User] to save your preference. 4 Menu setting method " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: Set to [+6] in the internal memory. Equalizer If you cannot use the slow playback or fast playback mode. The low-frequency range can...