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DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Keep the instructions handy for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Register your product on www.olympus-consumer.com/register and get additional benefits from Olympus! To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for future reference. EN Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely.
DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Keep the instructions handy for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Register your product on www.olympus-consumer.com/register and get additional benefits from Olympus! To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for future reference. EN Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely.
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...17 Notes on the folders 18 Window names 53 Copying music from CD 54 5 About the folders for voice recordings..........18 Transferring music file to the recorder......... 55 About the folder for music playback 19 Selecting the folders and files 20 Copying voice file to the CD... 58 6 Using iTunes 60 2 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...
...17 Notes on the folders 18 Window names 53 Copying music from CD 54 5 About the folders for voice recordings..........18 Transferring music file to the recorder......... 55 About the folder for music playback 19 Selecting the folders and files 20 Copying voice file to the CD... 58 6 Using iTunes 60 2 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...
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... inside a closed automobile under direct sunlight or on top of or near electric appliances such as TVs or refrigerators. • Avoid recording or playing back near a heat source, etc. Any liability for future reference. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related ...information. Safe and proper usage Before using your new recorder, read the warnings and information provided. General Precautions • Do not leave the recorder in a hot vehicle, near cellular phones or other reasons is excluded from the Olympus's liability. These can cause irreparable damage. •...
... inside a closed automobile under direct sunlight or on top of or near electric appliances such as TVs or refrigerators. • Avoid recording or playing back near a heat source, etc. Any liability for future reference. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related ...information. Safe and proper usage Before using your new recorder, read the warnings and information provided. General Precautions • Do not leave the recorder in a hot vehicle, near cellular phones or other reasons is excluded from the Olympus's liability. These can cause irreparable damage. •...
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...-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3) and WAV* format files (☞ P. 27, P.53, P.60). * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. s It has a USB charging function (☞ P.12). The data can be utilized as a Digital Voice Recorder and a Digital Music Player (☞ P.17). s Connecting this recorder directly to read and save the data (☞ P. 64). It can be...
...-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3) and WAV* format files (☞ P. 27, P.53, P.60). * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. s It has a USB charging function (☞ P.12). The data can be utilized as a Digital Voice Recorder and a Digital Music Player (☞ P.17). s Connecting this recorder directly to read and save the data (☞ P. 64). It can be...
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... button 7 Strap hole 8 Display (LCD panel) 9 Built-in speaker 0 + button ! button % INDEX/ERASE button ^ OK ` button & 0 button * STOP (4) button ( Battery cover ) HOLD switch - REC (s) (Record) button @ 9 button # MENU button $ - 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.
... button 7 Strap hole 8 Display (LCD panel) 9 Built-in speaker 0 + button ! button % INDEX/ERASE button ^ OK ` button & 0 button * STOP (4) button ( Battery cover ) HOLD switch - REC (s) (Record) button @ 9 button # MENU button $ - 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.
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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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... 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 2 Folder indicator Recording mode indicator 3 During recording mode: Remaining memory bar indicator During playback mode...
... 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 2 Folder indicator Recording mode indicator 3 During recording mode: Remaining memory bar indicator During playback mode...
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... in the folder ^ File length & Playback mode indicator Inserting batteries This recorder can be sure to use the supplied specified Ni-MH rechargeable (BR401) batteries. • The supplied rechargeable batteries are not fully charged. Artist name @ ...stop mode: File length 9 Playback mode indicator 0 Title name ! Before using the unit or after long periods of parts/Power supply " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • When charging the recorder, be used with either Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries or AAA Alkaline Batteries. 1 Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery...
... in the folder ^ File length & Playback mode indicator Inserting batteries This recorder can be sure to use the supplied specified Ni-MH rechargeable (BR401) batteries. • The supplied rechargeable batteries are not fully charged. Artist name @ ...stop mode: File length 9 Playback mode indicator 0 Title name ! Before using the unit or after long periods of parts/Power supply " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • When charging the recorder, be used with either Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries or AAA Alkaline Batteries. 1 Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery...
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...; When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable EN batteries are not going to the direction B. When the batteries are recording into a file 3 Close the battery cover completely by pressing to the direction A, then sliding to use Ni-MH ...batteries depending on the display changes as corrupting the file, etc. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is in the battery indicator. Power supply Power supply " For WS-400S: • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. • Be sure to close. It is displayed in use of ...
...; When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable EN batteries are not going to the direction B. When the batteries are recording into a file 3 Close the battery cover completely by pressing to the direction A, then sliding to use Ni-MH ...batteries depending on the display changes as corrupting the file, etc. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is in the battery indicator. Power supply Power supply " For WS-400S: • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. • Be sure to close. It is displayed in use of ...
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... alkaline or lithium batteries. Power supply Power supply Charging by connecting to a computer via USB " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: 1 You can charge the batteries by the arrow to eject the USB connector out of the recorder. • When charging the battery, press and hold the STOP (4) button until [Please Wait] is displayed...
... alkaline or lithium batteries. Power supply Power supply Charging by connecting to a computer via USB " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: 1 You can charge the batteries by the arrow to eject the USB connector out of the recorder. • When charging the battery, press and hold the STOP (4) button until [Please Wait] is displayed...
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...to fully charge batteries regardless of such products. Even if the power is an inherent nature of their energy level. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly. • Use the supplied USB extension cable depending on /off to reduce battery consumption to a minimum.... other manufacturers could result in damage to ensure environmentally friendly disposal. For customers in Germany: Olympus has a contract with the GRS (Joint Battery Disposal Association) in Germany to the recorder. Turning on situations. • Do not use . Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries Read ...
...to fully charge batteries regardless of such products. Even if the power is an inherent nature of their energy level. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly. • Use the supplied USB extension cable depending on /off to reduce battery consumption to a minimum.... other manufacturers could result in damage to ensure environmentally friendly disposal. For customers in Germany: Olympus has a contract with the GRS (Joint Battery Disposal Association) in Germany to the recorder. Turning on situations. • Do not use . Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries Read ...
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...by the arrow. 1 If you press any button. • After [Hold] appears on the power Slide the HOLD switch in a bag or pocket. Set the recorder to HOLD mode While the recorder is during stop position in memory before the power is turned off . Notes EN • If you bring the... direction that indicated by the arrow. This feature is during stop position before power was turned off . Turning off the power While the recorder is useful when the recorder has to be turned off. • The resume function remembers the stop mode, slide the HOLD switch in HOLD mode, the clock ...
...by the arrow. 1 If you press any button. • After [Hold] appears on the power Slide the HOLD switch in a bag or pocket. Set the recorder to HOLD mode While the recorder is during stop position in memory before the power is turned off . Notes EN • If you bring the... direction that indicated by the arrow. This feature is during stop position before power was turned off . Turning off the power While the recorder is useful when the recorder has to be turned off. • The resume function remembers the stop mode, slide the HOLD switch in HOLD mode, the clock ...
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...setting them. HOLD/Setting time and date [Time & Date] HOLD/Setting time and date • If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is automatically stored for the first time after purchasing it will appear. Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management. When..." is flashing, conduct the setup from the "hour", "minute", "year", "month" and "day" with the playback (recording) state unchanged (When playback has ended and the recording has ended due to the remaining memory being used up, it , or when the batteries have been inserted without the device...
...setting them. HOLD/Setting time and date [Time & Date] HOLD/Setting time and date • If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is automatically stored for the first time after purchasing it will appear. Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management. When..." is flashing, conduct the setup from the "hour", "minute", "year", "month" and "day" with the playback (recording) state unchanged (When playback has ended and the recording has ended due to the remaining memory being used up, it , or when the batteries have been inserted without the device...
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... move the cursor to the item to set. • [Device Menu] will appear on the display. +− button 9 button OK `button MENU button 1 While the recorder is during stop mode, press the MENU button. • The menu will appear on the display (☞ P.36). 4 Press the OK ` or 9 button. • [Time... of "Setting time and date [Time & Date]" (☞ P.15). 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu screen. Changing the time and date While the recorder is during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set date and time.
... move the cursor to the item to set. • [Device Menu] will appear on the display. +− button 9 button OK `button MENU button 1 While the recorder is during stop mode, press the MENU button. • The menu will appear on the display (☞ P.36). 4 Press the OK ` or 9 button. • [Time... of "Setting time and date [Time & Date]" (☞ P.15). 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu screen. Changing the time and date While the recorder is during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set date and time.
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...[VOICE] mode: Slide the mode switch 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 [VOICE]. See "About... the folder for music playback" for voice recordings" regarding the destination of saved files (☞ P.18). For listening to music, set...
...[VOICE] mode: Slide the mode switch 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 [VOICE]. See "About... the folder for music playback" for voice recordings" regarding the destination of saved files (☞ P.18). For listening to music, set...
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... E 200 Notes 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. File names will be automatically created for files recorded by a Digital Voice Recorder. 3 Extension: These are the file name...
... E 200 Notes 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. File names will be automatically created for files recorded by a Digital Voice Recorder. 3 Extension: These are the file name...
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... file is stopped or played back. For information on the layered structure 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 of the folders, see the section entitled "Notes on the folders" (☞ P.18, P.19). down one level. List display The folders and files recorded...
... file is stopped or played back. For information on the layered structure 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 of the folders, see the section entitled "Notes on the folders" (☞ P.18, P.19). down one level. List display The folders and files recorded...
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About recording Recording Recording Before starting recording, select a folder between [&] to be changed in the recording standby mode or while recording. 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 to start recording. • The recording indicator light glows and [7] will...
About recording Recording Recording Before starting recording, select a folder between [&] to be changed in the recording standby mode or while recording. 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 to start recording. • The recording indicator light glows and [7] will...
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... the display. Pause While the recorder is during recording mode, press the OK ` • When remaining recording time is recorded If you start speaking after you see the recording indicator light on the recorder, you can hear the sound being recorded through the earphone. Recording • [5] will resume at the point of interruption. Recording Notes To quickly check on...
... the display. Pause While the recorder is during recording mode, press the OK ` • When remaining recording time is recorded If you start speaking after you see the recording indicator light on the recorder, you can hear the sound being recorded through the earphone. Recording • [5] will resume at the point of interruption. Recording Notes To quickly check on...
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.../ • Do not place earphones near a WS-500M: microphone as a band performance. volume too high. Listening at very high volume may cause feedback. • When the external speaker is connected while recording, there is a risk that audio feedback will occur. • Set the microphone sensitivity function using the earphones, do NOT set the...
.../ • Do not place earphones near a WS-500M: microphone as a band performance. volume too high. Listening at very high volume may cause feedback. • When the external speaker is connected while recording, there is a risk that audio feedback will occur. • Set the microphone sensitivity function using the earphones, do NOT set the...