WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. 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. Register your product on www.olympus-consumer.com/register and get additional benefits from Olympus! EN Please read these instructions for future reference.
DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. 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. Register your product on www.olympus-consumer.com/register and get additional benefits from Olympus! EN Please read these instructions for future reference.
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... 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...
... 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...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... or driver software (☞ P. 50). The data can be utilized as a Digital Voice Recorder and a Digital Music Player (☞ P.17). 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. EN 6 s Index mark and temp mark features allow you can change the...
... or driver software (☞ P. 50). The data can be utilized as a Digital Voice Recorder and a Digital Music Player (☞ P.17). 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. EN 6 s Index mark and temp mark features allow you can change the...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... stereo microphone (R) 5 Recording indicator light 6 LIST button 7 Strap hole 8 Display (LCD panel) 9 Built-in speaker 0 + button ! 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.
... stereo microphone (R) 5 Recording indicator light 6 LIST button 7 Strap hole 8 Display (LCD panel) 9 Built-in speaker 0 + button ! 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.
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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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
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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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: 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 2 Folder indicator Recording mode indicator 3 During recording mode: Remaining memory bar indicator During playback mode: Playback...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... display changes as corrupting the file, etc. Power supply Power supply " For WS-400S: • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. • Be sure to close. The use Ni-MH... In this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable EN batteries are not going to the direction B. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is in ...currently recorded file because the file header will not be used in use the recorder for an extended period of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may...
... display changes as corrupting the file, etc. Power supply Power supply " For WS-400S: • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. • Be sure to close. The use Ni-MH... In this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable EN batteries are not going to the direction B. Unloading the batteries while the recorder is in ...currently recorded file because the file header will not be used in use the recorder for an extended period of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... playback voice recordings, set the mode switch to [MUSIC]. 1 [VOICE] mode: Slide the mode switch to [VOICE] position. • The recorder functions as a voice recorder position. See "About the folder for music playback" for voice recordings" regarding the destination of saved files (☞ P.18). EN 17 [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ [MUSIC] mode: WS-500M...
... playback voice recordings, set the mode switch to [MUSIC]. 1 [VOICE] mode: Slide the mode switch to [VOICE] position. • The recorder functions as a voice recorder position. See "About the folder for music playback" for voice recordings" regarding the destination of saved files (☞ P.18). EN 17 [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ [MUSIC] mode: WS-500M...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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...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 extensions for the recording format when recording with the recorder, select any one of the five folders and then record. 1 Recorder Folder A 001 Folder B... folder can store up to 200 files. About the folders for voice recordings [Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for music playback that are separated into folders for voice recordings and folders for voice recordings. WS50 0001 .WMA 1 User ID: The user ID name ...
...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 extensions for the recording format when recording with the recorder, select any one of the five folders and then record. 1 Recorder Folder A 001 Folder B... folder can store up to 200 files. About the folders for voice recordings [Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for music playback that are separated into folders for voice recordings and folders for voice recordings. WS50 0001 .WMA 1 User ID: The user ID name ...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... playback standby mode. 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 of the folders for voice recordings: Folder list display File list display File display File display Moving...
... playback standby mode. 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 of the folders for voice recordings: Folder list display File list display File display File display Moving...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... (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 stop recording. • [4] will flash on the display. Set the mode switch to [VOICE] before recording (☞ P.17). 2 Press the REC (s) button to start recording. • The recording indicator light...
... (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 stop recording. • [4] will flash on the display. Set the mode switch to [VOICE] before recording (☞ P.17). 2 Press the REC (s) button to start recording. • The recording indicator light...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... may cause feedback. • When the external speaker is connected while recording, there is adjustable to meet recording needs. " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ • Do not place earphones near a WS-500M: microphone as a band performance. Note • When you would like to clearly record a speaker's voice, set the Microphone sensitivity is a risk that audio feedback will occur...
... may cause feedback. • When the external speaker is connected while recording, there is adjustable to meet recording needs. " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ • Do not place earphones near a WS-500M: microphone as a band performance. Note • When you would like to clearly record a speaker's voice, set the Microphone sensitivity is a risk that audio feedback will occur...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... other devices can be connected and the sound can be plugged into your ear while phoning. The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded. 2 Notes • The built-in microphone will become inoperable when an external microphone is plugged ...ME15 Small concealing microphone with external microphone: Connect an external microphone to a stereo recording mode, it is recording. Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural microphone (unidirectional): ME52W This microphone is set to recording musical performances. Connect as follows by plug-in power can also be used. ...
... other devices can be connected and the sound can be plugged into your ear while phoning. The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded. 2 Notes • The built-in microphone will become inoperable when an external microphone is plugged ...ME15 Small concealing microphone with external microphone: Connect an external microphone to a stereo recording mode, it is recording. Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural microphone (unidirectional): ME52W This microphone is set to recording musical performances. Connect as follows by plug-in power can also be used. ...
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...). • When playing back files recorded on the recorder, set the mode switch to [VOICE] (☞ P.17). 1 Select the folder which contains the files to be played back (☞ P.18 to P.20). a b c 3 d e Playback " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • When playing back files transferred... from the registered stopped location. How to change folders: 1 Pressing the LIST button at the folder list display will select the folders for voice recordings and press the OK ` or 9 button. When...
...). • When playing back files recorded on the recorder, set the mode switch to [VOICE] (☞ P.17). 1 Select the folder which contains the files to be played back (☞ P.18 to P.20). a b c 3 d e Playback " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • When playing back files transferred... from the registered stopped location. How to change folders: 1 Pressing the LIST button at the folder list display will select the folders for voice recordings and press the OK ` or 9 button. When...
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... to playback " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: Notes • When you perform the operation in stop at This changes the order of the the position of the file being played. It is useful for listening. [Voice Filter]*1 (☞ P.36, P.40) The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low... and high frequency tones during playback mode, press the 0 button twice. • The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file. It may ...
... to playback " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: Notes • When you perform the operation in stop at This changes the order of the the position of the file being played. It is useful for listening. [Voice Filter]*1 (☞ P.36, P.40) The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low... and high frequency tones during playback mode, press the 0 button twice. • The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file. It may ...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... format 8 kHz, 11 kHz, 16 kHz, 22 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz From 5 kbps up to 320 kbps * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. • Variable bitrate MP3 files (in which the recorder can playback are in normal playback mode etc. About music file In cases where the... of sampling rates and bit rates for playing back files in a preferred order while in the range where playback is possible. The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low 3 [Voice Filter] (☞ P.36, P.40) and high frequency tones during normal, fast, or slow playback, and enable clear audio playback. [...
... format 8 kHz, 11 kHz, 16 kHz, 22 kHz, 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz From 5 kbps up to 320 kbps * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. • Variable bitrate MP3 files (in which the recorder can playback are in normal playback mode etc. About music file In cases where the... of sampling rates and bit rates for playing back files in a preferred order while in the range where playback is possible. The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low 3 [Voice Filter] (☞ P.36, P.40) and high frequency tones during normal, fast, or slow playback, and enable clear audio playback. [...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... h. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448 This device Complies with Part 15 of Conformity Model Number: WS-520M/WS-510M/WS-500M/ WS-400S Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Recording mode Earphone playback *1 *2 [44.1 kHz/ 16 bit] *3 19 h. 30 min. 17 h. 30 min. [128kbps]*3 25h. 21 h. [ST XQ] 26...
... h. Declaration of the FCC Rules. Telephone Number 1-888-553-4448 This device Complies with Part 15 of Conformity Model Number: WS-520M/WS-510M/WS-500M/ WS-400S Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Recording mode Earphone playback *1 *2 [44.1 kHz/ 16 bit] *3 19 h. 30 min. 17 h. 30 min. [128kbps]*3 25h. 21 h. [ST XQ] 26...
WS-500M Instructions (English, Español, Français, Português)
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...the FCC Rules. 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. Conservez-le à portée de la main pour toute consultation ultérieure....handy for information about using the product correctly and safely. Obrigado por ter adquirido um Gravador de Voz Digital da OLYMPUS. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that may cause undesired operation. Guarde estas instrucciones en un lugar a mano para su referencia en ...
...the FCC Rules. 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. Conservez-le à portée de la main pour toute consultation ultérieure....handy for information about using the product correctly and safely. Obrigado por ter adquirido um Gravador de Voz Digital da OLYMPUS. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that may cause undesired operation. Guarde estas instrucciones en un lugar a mano para su referencia en ...
WS-500M Instructions (English, Español, Français, Português)
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... Press the OK ` button to complete the setting. • The clock will flash on the display. f File length 8 EN Recording (Fig. 6) " For WS-500M: • If the RECs button is pressed while the mode switch is during stop mode, slide the HOLD switch in the display, ...the batteries have been inserted without the device having been used for voice recordings. 2 Press the RECs button to start recording. • The recording indicator light glows and [7] will appear on the display. Inserting batteries (Fig. 1) " For WS-500M: • When charging with supplied ones at the folder list...
... Press the OK ` button to complete the setting. • The clock will flash on the display. f File length 8 EN Recording (Fig. 6) " For WS-500M: • If the RECs button is pressed while the mode switch is during stop mode, slide the HOLD switch in the display, ...the batteries have been inserted without the device having been used for voice recordings. 2 Press the RECs button to start recording. • The recording indicator light glows and [7] will appear on the display. Inserting batteries (Fig. 1) " For WS-500M: • When charging with supplied ones at the folder list...
WS-500M Instructions (English, Español, Français, Português)
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...WS-500M: • When playing back files transferred from [00] to [30]. 5 Press the STOP 4 button at any folders when the recorder is erased. Note: • Up to 16 index and temp marks can be adjusted within 8 seconds, the recorder will continue so you to the next higher level. How to [VOICE] mode. • For WS...• The display changes to place more than [Music] folders when the recorder is set in a similar manner. However, you try to [Erase!] and erasing will not run out while processing. • For WS-500M only: You can place index or temp marks in order to ensure that...
...WS-500M: • When playing back files transferred from [00] to [30]. 5 Press the STOP 4 button at any folders when the recorder is erased. Note: • Up to 16 index and temp marks can be adjusted within 8 seconds, the recorder will continue so you to the next higher level. How to [VOICE] mode. • For WS...• The display changes to place more than [Music] folders when the recorder is set in a similar manner. However, you try to [Erase!] and erasing will not run out while processing. • For WS-500M only: You can place index or temp marks in order to ensure that...