WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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LCD/Sound Menu 43 / Device Menu 44 Rearranging files [Replace 45 1 Formatting the recorder [Format 46 Charging by connecting to a computer via USB 12 5 Using the recorder on your PC 2 Turning on/off the power 13 HOLD 14 Operating environment 48 Connecting to your PC 50 3 Setting 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...
LCD/Sound Menu 43 / Device Menu 44 Rearranging files [Replace 45 1 Formatting the recorder [Format 46 Charging by connecting to a computer via USB 12 5 Using the recorder on your PC 2 Turning on/off the power 13 HOLD 14 Operating environment 48 Connecting to your PC 50 3 Setting 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...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... settings (☞ P. 36, P. 41). s A Noise Cancel function (☞ P. 36, P. 40) and a Voice Filter function (☞ P. 36, P. 40) cut noise and enable clear audio playback. s The playback speed can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software (☞ P. 50). By connecting the computer with your PC. s The recorder stores highly 1 compressed WMA (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages in SRS WOW XT (☞ P. 36, P. 40). s It has a USB charging function (☞ P.12). Getting started...
... settings (☞ P. 36, P. 41). s A Noise Cancel function (☞ P. 36, P. 40) and a Voice Filter function (☞ P. 36, P. 40) cut noise and enable clear audio playback. s The playback speed can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software (☞ P. 50). By connecting the computer with your PC. s The recorder stores highly 1 compressed WMA (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages in SRS WOW XT (☞ P. 36, P. 40). s It has a USB charging function (☞ P.12). Getting started...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... change the batteries once you are not going to use may be reset due to the • If the "hour" indicator flashes in this case, lower the volume of other manufacturers' products can damage the recorder and should be used in the reduction of the voltage output of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may cause a malfunction such as the batteries loose power. It is displayed in use...
... change the batteries once you are not going to use may be reset due to the • If the "hour" indicator flashes in this case, lower the volume of other manufacturers' products can damage the recorder and should be used in the reduction of the voltage output of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may cause a malfunction such as the batteries loose power. It is displayed in use...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... mode settings, and clock settings will not be maintained. 13 However, for a long time, and store them separately. by taping the contacts) before use. Contact you use the supplied USB extension cable with devices from other manufacturers. Using cables from other manufacturers could result in the recorder. Turning on situations. • Do not use . Power supply • Do not charge the recorder with the USB hub connected. • If [Cannot charge] is displayed...
... mode settings, and clock settings will not be maintained. 13 However, for a long time, and store them separately. by taping the contacts) before use. Contact you use the supplied USB extension cable with devices from other manufacturers. Using cables from other manufacturers could result in the recorder. Turning on situations. • Do not use . Power supply • Do not charge the recorder with the USB hub connected. • If [Cannot charge] is displayed...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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...to music, set the mode switch to [VOICE]. For recording and playback voice recordings, set the mode switch to [MUSIC]. 1 [VOICE] mode: Slide the mode switch to [VOICE] position. • The recorder functions as an IC recorder. EN 17 See "About the folders for transferring music files to the recorder using Windows Media Player (☞ P.19). • This recorder functions 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 to [MUSIC] This device can be used as a music...
...to music, set the mode switch to [VOICE]. For recording and playback voice recordings, set the mode switch to [MUSIC]. 1 [VOICE] mode: Slide the mode switch to [VOICE] position. • The recorder functions as an IC recorder. EN 17 See "About the folders for transferring music files to the recorder using Windows Media Player (☞ P.19). • This recorder functions 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 to [MUSIC] This device can be used as a music...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... external monaural microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is set to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise. Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural microphone (unidirectional): ME52W This microphone is plugged into the recorder's MIC jack. • Microphones supported by the device to be used to a stereo recording mode, it is recording. Telephone pickup: TP7 Earphone type microphone can be recorded. The voice or conversation over the phone can also be used. • When the external stereo microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is set...
... external monaural microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is set to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise. Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural microphone (unidirectional): ME52W This microphone is plugged into the recorder's MIC jack. • Microphones supported by the device to be used to a stereo recording mode, it is recording. Telephone pickup: TP7 Earphone type microphone can be recorded. The voice or conversation over the phone can also be used. • When the external stereo microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is set...
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... level. a File name b Folder indicator c Playback position bar indicator d Elapsed playback time e File length 4 Press the + or − button to adjust to a comfortable listening volume. • The volume can playback WAV*, MP3* and WMA format files. When the resume function is activated the stopped location will return you want to playback. • In the File display, press the 9 or 0 button to select a file. 3 Press the OK ` button to start playback. • [6] will appear on the recorder, set the mode switch...
... level. a File name b Folder indicator c Playback position bar indicator d Elapsed playback time e File length 4 Press the + or − button to adjust to a comfortable listening volume. • The volume can playback WAV*, MP3* and WMA format files. When the resume function is activated the stopped location will return you want to playback. • In the File display, press the 9 or 0 button to select a file. 3 Press the OK ` button to start playback. • [6] will appear on the recorder, set the mode switch...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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Mic Sense Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to "Rearranging files [Replace]" (☞ P.45). " For WS-400S: • Use the switch to set the mode switch to [VOICE] (☞ P.17). Rec Mode The recorder can record surrounding noises. [Dictation]: This is the standard level of this area are not included in stereo microphone close to that of file) will appear on the display. *1 When [VOICE] is selected: [Name] (File name), [Date] (Time stamp), [Size] (File size), [Bit Rate]*1 (File format), [Artist]*2 (Artist...
Mic Sense Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to "Rearranging files [Replace]" (☞ P.45). " For WS-400S: • Use the switch to set the mode switch to [VOICE] (☞ P.17). Rec Mode The recorder can record surrounding noises. [Dictation]: This is the standard level of this area are not included in stereo microphone close to that of file) will appear on the display. *1 When [VOICE] is selected: [Name] (File name), [Date] (Time stamp), [Size] (File size), [Bit Rate]*1 (File format), [Artist]*2 (Artist...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... function to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more sensitive the recorder to a stereo recording mode, it enables recording only with the L channel microphone. At the highest value, even the faintest sound will activate recording. The recording indicator light glows when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. 2 Press the 9 or 0 button adjust the start recording in normal mode. The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording during silent periods, which helps the playback to be set to the set level...
... function to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more sensitive the recorder to a stereo recording mode, it enables recording only with the L channel microphone. At the highest value, even the faintest sound will activate recording. The recording indicator light glows when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. 2 Press the 9 or 0 button adjust the start recording in normal mode. The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording during silent periods, which helps the playback to be set to the set level...
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.... You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from [01] to button operations or warn you to skip (forward) or reverse skip (rewind) a file being played for quickly skipping to another playback position or repeatedly playing back short phrases. 1 Select [Forward Skip] or [Reverse Skip]. 2 Set the skip space. Menu setting method • The slow playback or fast playback is available even if either [Voice Filter] or [Equalizer...
.... You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from [01] to button operations or warn you to skip (forward) or reverse skip (rewind) a file being played for quickly skipping to another playback position or repeatedly playing back short phrases. 1 Select [Forward Skip] or [Reverse Skip]. 2 Set the skip space. Menu setting method • The slow playback or fast playback is available even if either [Voice Filter] or [Equalizer...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... indicating you • Folder (directory) names appeared by the operating system of commercial the description in [Format] screen of the protection. To transfer recorder (☞ P.46). If the USB cable business or sale. Copying the music 5 attached to Microsoft Windows is shown as Read-only by need to the recorder, you can. a WMA file with DRM purchased from online music from the folder names that are downloading a file from music distribution services...
... indicating you • Folder (directory) names appeared by the operating system of commercial the description in [Format] screen of the protection. To transfer recorder (☞ P.46). If the USB cable business or sale. Copying the music 5 attached to Microsoft Windows is shown as Read-only by need to the recorder, you can. a WMA file with DRM purchased from online music from the folder names that are downloading a file from music distribution services...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... slider 3 Shuffle button 4 Repeat button 5 Stop button 6 Previous button 7 Play button 8 Next button 9 Mute button 0 Volume slider 68 0 5 79 @ ! 1 Features taskbar 2 Quick Access Panel button 3 Seek slider 4 Rewind button 5 Play button 6 Stop button 7 Previous button 8 Next button 9 Mute button 0 Volume slide ! It supports WAV, MP3, and WMA format music files. Using Windows Media Player Music files that you are using Windows Media Player, music files from music CDs and acquired over the Internet can be installed on the PC. 53 Shuffle/ Repeat button @ Fast Forward button Note EN...
... slider 3 Shuffle button 4 Repeat button 5 Stop button 6 Previous button 7 Play button 8 Next button 9 Mute button 0 Volume slider 68 0 5 79 @ ! 1 Features taskbar 2 Quick Access Panel button 3 Seek slider 4 Rewind button 5 Play button 6 Stop button 7 Previous button 8 Next button 9 Mute button 0 Volume slide ! It supports WAV, MP3, and WMA format music files. Using Windows Media Player Music files that you are using Windows Media Player, music files from music CDs and acquired over the Internet can be installed on the PC. 53 Shuffle/ Repeat button @ Fast Forward button Note EN...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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Using Windows Media Player 5 Windows Media Player 10 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start Windows Media Player. 2 From the Features taskbar, click [Sync]. 3 From the pull down menu on the left , and select music files or albums to transfer to the recorder, and Drag & Drop them in the play list displayed. 4 From the pull down menu on the right. 5 Click [Start Sync]. • The file is transferred to the recorder. • The recorder is recognized as a Removable Disk...
Using Windows Media Player 5 Windows Media Player 10 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start Windows Media Player. 2 From the Features taskbar, click [Sync]. 3 From the pull down menu on the left , and select music files or albums to transfer to the recorder, and Drag & Drop them in the play list displayed. 4 From the pull down menu on the right. 5 Click [Start Sync]. • The file is transferred to the recorder. • The recorder is recognized as a Removable Disk...
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...; Copy to [Music] folder of the recorder when transferring the music file. • You can create up to 2 hierarchies in [Music] folder. Using iTunes Transferring music file to the recorder You can be changed by Drag & Drop of the music file in the play list displayed. 5 3 Double-click the corresponding drive with the recorder, and open [Music] folder. • When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS, it will be stored in each folder. 4 Select the desired files...
...; Copy to [Music] folder of the recorder when transferring the music file. • You can create up to 2 hierarchies in [Music] folder. Using iTunes Transferring music file to the recorder You can be changed by Drag & Drop of the music file in the play list displayed. 5 3 Double-click the corresponding drive with the recorder, and open [Music] folder. • When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS, it will be stored in each folder. 4 Select the desired files...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... recorded in HOLD mode. The maximum number of files has been reached. When recording while an external monaural microphone is connected, sound will only be because the output level for the connected devices. Set [Rec Mode] to P.21). are too low. Battery power is getting low. The recorder is off . Release the recorder from HOLD (☞ P.14). Low remaining memory. Change to the another folder (☞ P.18 to the stereo recording mode (☞ P.36, P.38). Adjust the volume level (☞ P.27). conference mode...
... recorded in HOLD mode. The maximum number of files has been reached. When recording while an external monaural microphone is connected, sound will only be because the output level for the connected devices. Set [Rec Mode] to P.21). are too low. Battery power is getting low. The recorder is off . Release the recorder from HOLD (☞ P.14). Low remaining memory. Change to the another folder (☞ P.18 to the stereo recording mode (☞ P.36, P.38). Adjust the volume level (☞ P.27). conference mode...
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.... Converting plug adapters (PA331/PA231) which convert to the monaural mini plug (ø3.5) or monaural mini plug (ø2.5) are contact information for technical support for the Rest of the recorder to connect from the earphone jack output of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899 s User Support E-mail address in Europe dss.support@olympus-europa.com Accessories (optional) s Stereo microphone: ME51S The built-in power which has stereo mini-plugs (ø...
.... Converting plug adapters (PA331/PA231) which convert to the monaural mini plug (ø3.5) or monaural mini plug (ø2.5) are contact information for technical support for the Rest of the recorder to connect from the earphone jack output of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899 s User Support E-mail address in Europe dss.support@olympus-europa.com Accessories (optional) s Stereo microphone: ME51S The built-in power which has stereo mini-plugs (ø...
WS-500M Instructions (English, Español, Français, Português)
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... HOME OR OFFICE USE Canadian RFI This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for information about using the product correctly and safely. Obrigado por ter adquirido um Gravador de Voz Digital da OLYMPUS. Telephone Number :1-888-553-4448 This device Complies with Part 15 of Conformity Model Number : WS-500M/WS-400S Trade Name : DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party : OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Please read these instructions for radio...
... HOME OR OFFICE USE Canadian RFI This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for information about using the product correctly and safely. Obrigado por ter adquirido um Gravador de Voz Digital da OLYMPUS. Telephone Number :1-888-553-4448 This device Complies with Part 15 of Conformity Model Number : WS-500M/WS-400S Trade Name : DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party : OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Please read these instructions for radio...
WS-500M Instructions (English, Español, Français, Português)
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... recorded files in speaker 0 + button ! Getting started Identification of recorded files in the folder ^ File length & Playback mode indicator EN 7 button % INDEX/ERASE button ^ OK ` button & 9 button * STOP 4 button ( Battery cover ) HOLD switch - Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch* MIC SENSECONF/DICT switch** = USB connector slide lever q USB connector * For WS-500M only. **For WS-400S only. Do not allow water to contact the terminals. • Do not remove or damage the batteries insulating sheet. • Do not use . • Rechargeable batteries have not been used for service...
... recorded files in speaker 0 + button ! Getting started Identification of recorded files in the folder ^ File length & Playback mode indicator EN 7 button % INDEX/ERASE button ^ OK ` button & 9 button * STOP 4 button ( Battery cover ) HOLD switch - Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch* MIC SENSECONF/DICT switch** = USB connector slide lever q USB connector * For WS-500M only. **For WS-400S only. Do not allow water to contact the terminals. • Do not remove or damage the batteries insulating sheet. • Do not use . • Rechargeable batteries have not been used for service...
WS-500M Instructions (English, Español, Français, Português)
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... button, connect to stop mode, slide the HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow. Power save ) mode, and the display shuts off the power (Fig. 3) Turning on the power: Slide the HOLD switch in the display, see "Setting Time and Date [Time & Date]". f File length 8 EN Inserting batteries (Fig. 1) " For WS-500M: • When charging with supplied ones at the folder list display will flash on the display. a Recording mode b Remaining memory bar indicator c Remaining recording time d Elapsed recording time e Level meter (change the menu display by moving the settings...
... button, connect to stop mode, slide the HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow. Power save ) mode, and the display shuts off the power (Fig. 3) Turning on the power: Slide the HOLD switch in the display, see "Setting Time and Date [Time & Date]". f File length 8 EN Inserting batteries (Fig. 1) " For WS-500M: • When charging with supplied ones at the folder list display will flash on the display. a Recording mode b Remaining memory bar indicator c Remaining recording time d Elapsed recording time e Level meter (change the menu display by moving the settings...
WS-500M Instructions (English, Español, Français, Português)
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... of the screen. Do not use USB extension cables other manufacturers could result in ø 16 mm round dynamic speaker MIC jack: ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2 kΩ EAR jack: ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω or more than one free USB port Macintosh: Operating system: Mac OS X 10.2.8 -10.5 (Standard Installation) Compatible PC's: Apple Macintosh series equipped with more Input power requirement: Batteries: AAA battery (LR03) or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery External dimensions...
... of the screen. Do not use USB extension cables other manufacturers could result in ø 16 mm round dynamic speaker MIC jack: ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2 kΩ EAR jack: ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω or more than one free USB port Macintosh: Operating system: Mac OS X 10.2.8 -10.5 (Standard Installation) Compatible PC's: Apple Macintosh series equipped with more Input power requirement: Batteries: AAA battery (LR03) or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery External dimensions...