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... 1 Getting started Main features 6 + File Menu 38 , Rec Menu 38 - 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...
... 1 Getting started Main features 6 + File Menu 38 , Rec Menu 38 - 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...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... support recorder can be controlled as external memory to a computer. EN 6 s Index mark and temp mark features allow you can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software (☞ P. 50). Getting started Main features Main features s Dual function recorder as stereo or monaural (☞ P. 36, P. 38). 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...
... support recorder can be controlled as external memory to a computer. EN 6 s Index mark and temp mark features allow you can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software (☞ P. 50). Getting started Main features Main features s Dual function recorder as stereo or monaural (☞ P. 36, P. 38). 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...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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...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 2 Folder indicator Recording mode indicator 3 During recording mode: Remaining memory bar indicator During playback mode: Playback position bar indicator 4 Recording date and time 5 [?] Microphone...
...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 2 Folder indicator Recording mode indicator 3 During recording mode: Remaining memory bar indicator During playback mode: Playback position bar indicator 4 Recording date and time 5 [?] Microphone...
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...Artist name @ Album name # Elapsed playback time $ [#] SRS WOW XT indicator ["] Equalizer indicator % Current file number/ Total number of parts Power supply 7 During recording mode: Elapsed recording time During playback mode: Elapsed playback time 8 During recording mode: Remaining recording time 1 During playback or stop mode: File length 9 Playback mode indicator 0 Title name ! Identification of recorded files in the folder ^ File length & Playback mode indicator Inserting batteries This recorder can be sure to use the supplied specified Ni-MH rechargeable (BR401...
...Artist name @ Album name # Elapsed playback time $ [#] SRS WOW XT indicator ["] Equalizer indicator % Current file number/ Total number of parts Power supply 7 During recording mode: Elapsed recording time During playback mode: Elapsed playback time 8 During recording mode: Remaining recording time 1 During playback or stop mode: File length 9 Playback mode indicator 0 Title name ! Identification of recorded files in the folder ^ File length & Playback mode indicator Inserting batteries This recorder can be sure to use the supplied specified Ni-MH rechargeable (BR401...
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When the batteries are too weak, [ ] and [Battery Low] appears on the display changes as the batteries loose power. Notes • Manganese batteries may not be avoided. • When [:] appears on the volume level [Time & Date]" (☞ P.15). If you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may be reset due to the • If the "hour" indicator flashes in...
When the batteries are too weak, [ ] and [Battery Low] appears on the display changes as the batteries loose power. Notes • Manganese batteries may not be avoided. • When [:] appears on the volume level [Time & Date]" (☞ P.15). If you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may be reset due to the • If the "hour" indicator flashes in...
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... batteries self-discharge while this is turned off, existing data, EN mode settings, and clock settings will not be using time becomes notably short even after the batteries are fully charged, replace them for 2 to 3 times. • When disposing rechargeable batteries, always observe the local laws and regulations. Power supply Notes • This recorder is designed to fully charge batteries regardless of such products. For customers in Germany: Olympus...
... batteries self-discharge while this is turned off, existing data, EN mode settings, and clock settings will not be using time becomes notably short even after the batteries are fully charged, replace them for 2 to 3 times. • When disposing rechargeable batteries, always observe the local laws and regulations. Power supply Notes • This recorder is designed to fully charge batteries regardless of such products. For customers in Germany: Olympus...
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... 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]. [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] position. • The recorder functions as a music player. For recording and playback voice recordings, set the mode switch to [MUSIC]. 1 [VOICE] mode: Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC] This device can be used as a music player.
... 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]. [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] position. • The recorder functions as a music player. For recording and playback voice recordings, set the mode switch to [MUSIC]. 1 [VOICE] mode: Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC] This device can be used as a music player.
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... sensitive omnidirectional microphones supported by plug-in power which are well-suited to recording musical performances. Recording with a tie-clip. Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural microphone (unidirectional): ME52W This microphone is recording. Recording Recording from external microphone or other devices The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be used. • When the external stereo microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo recording mode, it is used . • Do not plug and unplug devices into your...
... sensitive omnidirectional microphones supported by plug-in power which are well-suited to recording musical performances. Recording with a tie-clip. Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural microphone (unidirectional): ME52W This microphone is recording. Recording Recording from external microphone or other devices The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be used. • When the external stereo microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo recording mode, it is used . • Do not plug and unplug devices into your...
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... will stop the file being played back midway. The next time the power is turned on the display. How to the next higher level. STOP (4) button +− button OK ` button 2 In the File list display, press the + or − button to select the file that you to change folders: 1 Pressing the LIST button at the folder list display will return you want to stop the playback. • [4] will appear on the recorder, set the mode switch to [VOICE...
... will stop the file being played back midway. The next time the power is turned on the display. How to the next higher level. STOP (4) button +− button OK ` button 2 In the File list display, press the + or − button to select the file that you to change folders: 1 Pressing the LIST button at the folder list display will return you want to stop the playback. • [4] will appear on the recorder, set the mode switch to [VOICE...
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... folder) and [File]*2 (Number of file) will appear on the display. *1 When [VOICE] is selected, [Folder] will not appear on [Rec Menu] screen, set the mode switch to the speaker's mouth (5-10 cm) before 38 operating the menu. High resolution recording at a high sampling rate and high bit rate equivalent or superior to set [Mic Sense] to be recognized by this mode for cases where the volume of files. " For WS-400S: • Use...
... folder) and [File]*2 (Number of file) will appear on the display. *1 When [VOICE] is selected, [Folder] will not appear on [Rec Menu] screen, set the mode switch to the speaker's mouth (5-10 cm) before 38 operating the menu. High resolution recording at a high sampling rate and high bit rate equivalent or superior to set [Mic Sense] to be recognized by this mode for cases where the volume of files. " For WS-400S: • Use...
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... The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to be set level) EN 39 Menu setting method The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording during silent periods, which helps the playback to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more clearly. Adjust the start recording. • When the sound volume is lower than [LP] in [Rec Mode]. • When the external monaural microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo recording mode, it enables recording only with the L channel microphone. a b a Level meter...
... The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to be set level) EN 39 Menu setting method The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording during silent periods, which helps the playback to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more clearly. Adjust the start recording. • When the sound volume is lower than [LP] in [Rec Mode]. • When the external monaural microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo recording mode, it enables recording only with the L channel microphone. a b a Level meter...
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.../Sound Menu Backlight The display will be set. [Off]: LED light will remain lit for a set it so the LED indicator light does not turn on the recorder is convenient for quickly skipping to button operations or warn you to another playback position or repeatedly playing back short phrases. 1 Select [Forward Skip] or [Reverse Skip]. 2 Set the skip space. This function is pressed. 1 Select [Lighting Time] or [Brightness]. 2 Set the lighting time...
.../Sound Menu Backlight The display will be set. [Off]: LED light will remain lit for a set it so the LED indicator light does not turn on the recorder is convenient for quickly skipping to button operations or warn you to another playback position or repeatedly playing back short phrases. 1 Select [Forward Skip] or [Reverse Skip]. 2 Set the skip space. This function is pressed. 1 Select [Lighting Time] or [Brightness]. 2 Set the lighting time...
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...]: / Device Menu Time & Date Refer to "Setting time and date [Time & Date]" (☞ P.15). System Info. For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M (Set to [VOICE] mode). *3 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only (Set to their initial settings. Menu setting method Menu setting method Language(Lang) You can check the recorder's information on the menu screen. [Model] (Model Name), [Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size), [Version] (System version) and [Serial No.] (Serial Number) appears on the display. Reset Settings This returns the functions back to their initial settings (factory default...
...]: / Device Menu Time & Date Refer to "Setting time and date [Time & Date]" (☞ P.15). System Info. For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M (Set to [VOICE] mode). *3 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only (Set to their initial settings. Menu setting method Menu setting method Language(Lang) You can check the recorder's information on the menu screen. [Model] (Model Name), [Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size), [Version] (System version) and [Serial No.] (Serial Number) appears on the display. Reset Settings This returns the functions back to their initial settings (factory default...
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... of the recorder drive is shown as Read-only by need to use appropriate methods such as file management tools such as Explorer Windows Media Player. When the Internet, or converted into WAV, WMA removing the USB cable, be set with DRM purchased from online music from a music CD or downloaded the instructions in ☞ P.51. Copying the music 5 attached to Microsoft Windows is different files with distribution service to copy or recorder.
... of the recorder drive is shown as Read-only by need to use appropriate methods such as file management tools such as Explorer Windows Media Player. When the Internet, or converted into WAV, WMA removing the USB cable, be set with DRM purchased from online music from a music CD or downloaded the instructions in ☞ P.51. Copying the music 5 attached to Microsoft Windows is different files with distribution service to copy or recorder.
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...54) and music files that have bought from music CDs and acquired over the Internet can be easily transferred to and played back with this recorder. Window names Windows Media Player 11 1 Windows Media Player 10 12 3 5 4 Using Windows Media Player 4 68 0 2 3 579 1 Features taskbar 2 Seek 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...
...54) and music files that have bought from music CDs and acquired over the Internet can be easily transferred to and played back with this recorder. Window names Windows Media Player 11 1 Windows Media Player 10 12 3 5 4 Using Windows Media Player 4 68 0 2 3 579 1 Features taskbar 2 Seek 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...
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... left side window, select 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...
... left side window, select 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...
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... [Music] folder. 2 Drag & Drop files here Using iTunes EN 62 For how to copy the music files from CD" (☞ P.61). 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start iTunes. 2 Select the play list to be transferred to the recorder, and put the check marks on the music files that you want to transfer. • The order of music pieces can be changed by Drag & Drop of the music file in the play list displayed...
... [Music] folder. 2 Drag & Drop files here Using iTunes EN 62 For how to copy the music files from CD" (☞ P.61). 1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and start iTunes. 2 Select the play list to be transferred to the recorder, and put the check marks on the music files that you want to transfer. • The order of music pieces can be changed by Drag & Drop of the music file in the play list displayed...
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... low. The recorder is monaural. Low remaining memory. Unplug the earphones to the The microphone sensitivity is off . Set the microphone sensitivity to use the internal speaker. This could potentially be recorded by the L-channel. [Rec Mode] is set to [00]. The connected external microphone is in stereo Cannot find the recorded Voice File Noise heard during playback. When recording while an external monaural microphone is connected, sound will only be because the output level for the connected devices. Wrong folder. Adjust the volume level...
... low. The recorder is monaural. Low remaining memory. Unplug the earphones to the The microphone sensitivity is off . Set the microphone sensitivity to use the internal speaker. This could potentially be recorded by the L-channel. [Rec Mode] is set to [00]. The connected external microphone is in stereo Cannot find the recorded Voice File Noise heard during playback. When recording while an external monaural microphone is connected, sound will only be because the output level for the connected devices. Wrong folder. Adjust the volume level...
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.... Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Unable to erase the file The file is read-only. Unlock the file or cancel the read-only setting of the file on . Unable to your PC and erase a folder (☞ P.50). Erase unnecessary marks (☞ P.31). Unlock the file (☞ P.36, P.38). 6 The file is locked. Conduct adjustments like are connected there is a risk that you use earphones for the recording monitor. Troubleshooting EN...
.... Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Unable to erase the file The file is read-only. Unlock the file or cancel the read-only setting of the file on . Unable to your PC and erase a folder (☞ P.50). Erase unnecessary marks (☞ P.31). Unlock the file (☞ P.36, P.38). 6 The file is locked. Conduct adjustments like are connected there is a risk that you use earphones for the recording monitor. Troubleshooting EN...
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...) which has stereo mini-plugs (ø3.5) with a miniature tripod and a connection adapter. EN 68 s Telephone pickup: TP7 Earphone type microphone can quick charge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- Use to the microphone input jack when recording. These are well-suited to record sound at both ends. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 s User Support E-mail address in large-diameter microphone 6 enables sensitive stereo recording. and Canada distec@olympus.com s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number: 00800...
...) which has stereo mini-plugs (ø3.5) with a miniature tripod and a connection adapter. EN 68 s Telephone pickup: TP7 Earphone type microphone can quick charge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- Use to the microphone input jack when recording. These are well-suited to record sound at both ends. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 s User Support E-mail address in large-diameter microphone 6 enables sensitive stereo recording. and Canada distec@olympus.com s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number: 00800...