WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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Keep the instructions handy for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Register your product on www.olympus-consumer.com/register and get additional benefits from Olympus! EN To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for future reference. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely.
Keep the instructions handy for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Register your product on www.olympus-consumer.com/register and get additional benefits from Olympus! EN To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for future reference. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely.
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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...). 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. s Connecting this recorder directly to carry data. s The recorder stores highly 1 compressed WMA (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages in integrated flash memory (☞ P. 21). s A Noise Cancel function (☞ P. 36, P. 40) and...
...). 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. s Connecting this recorder directly to carry data. s The recorder stores highly 1 compressed WMA (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages in integrated flash memory (☞ P. 21). s A Noise Cancel function (☞ P. 36, P. 40) and...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... 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 microphone (L) 4 Built-in stereo microphone (R) 5 Recording indicator light 6 LIST button 7 Strap hole 8 Display (LCD panel) 9 Built-in speaker 0 + 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.
... 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 microphone (L) 4 Built-in stereo microphone (R) 5 Recording indicator light 6 LIST button 7 Strap hole 8 Display (LCD panel) 9 Built-in speaker 0 + 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.
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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... a voice/music file, the recorder may have loaded fresh batteries (☞ P.15). • Remove the batteries if you will loose your currently recorded file ...soon as the batteries loose power. Power supply Power supply " For WS-400S: • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. • Be sure to close. It...recorder. • When replacing rechargeable batteries, be able to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. In this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable EN batteries are recording...
... a voice/music file, the recorder may have loaded fresh batteries (☞ P.15). • Remove the batteries if you will loose your currently recorded file ...soon as the batteries loose power. Power supply Power supply " For WS-400S: • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. • Be sure to close. It...recorder. • When replacing rechargeable batteries, be able to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. In this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable EN batteries are recording...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... [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 player. 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 or as a voice recorder position. See "About...
... [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 player. 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 or as a voice recorder position. See "About...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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...Folder 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. 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 folders File Each folder can store...
...Folder 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. 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 folders File Each folder can store...
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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... recording Recording Recording Before starting recording, select a folder between [&] to holding business information. Set the mode switch to [VOICE] before recording (☞ P.17). 2 Press the REC (s) button to P.20). Configure this while the recorder ...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 store private information, while Folder ['] might be recorded. a b c 2 d e a Recording mode b Remaining memory bar indicator c Elapsed recording time d Remaining recording...
... recording Recording Recording Before starting recording, select a folder between [&] to holding business information. Set the mode switch to [VOICE] before recording (☞ P.17). 2 Press the REC (s) button to P.20). Configure this while the recorder ...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 store private information, while Folder ['] might be recorded. a b c 2 d e a Recording mode b Remaining memory bar indicator c Elapsed recording time d Remaining recording...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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" For WS-520M/WS-510M/ • Do not place earphones near a WS-500M: microphone as a band performance. volume too high. Recording [CONF]: This is a highly sensitive mode which can record surrounding noises. [DICT]: This is a risk that audio feedback will occur. • Set the microphone... WS-400S: Slide the MIC SENSE CONF/DICT switch to select [CONF] or [DICT]. Listening at very high volume may cause feedback. • When the external speaker is connected while recording, there is the standard level of the source sound is adjustable to clearly record a speaker's voice,...
" For WS-520M/WS-510M/ • Do not place earphones near a WS-500M: microphone as a band performance. volume too high. Recording [CONF]: This is a highly sensitive mode which can record surrounding noises. [DICT]: This is a risk that audio feedback will occur. • Set the microphone... WS-400S: Slide the MIC SENSE CONF/DICT switch to select [CONF] or [DICT]. Listening at very high volume may cause feedback. • When the external speaker is connected while recording, there is the standard level of the source sound is adjustable to clearly record a speaker's voice,...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... an external monaural microphone is used . • Do not plug and unplug devices into the recorder's jack while it enables recording only with the L channel microphone (☞ P.36, P.38). The voice or conversation over the phone can be recorded. Recording with a tie-clip. Tie clip microphone (omni-directional): ME15 Small concealing microphone with external microphone...
... an external monaural microphone is used . • Do not plug and unplug devices into the recorder's jack while it enables recording only with the L channel microphone (☞ P.36, P.38). The voice or conversation over the phone can be recorded. Recording with a tie-clip. Tie clip microphone (omni-directional): ME15 Small concealing microphone with external microphone...
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... according to the folder type (☞ P.17). • 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 [00] to [30...
... according to the folder type (☞ P.17). • 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 [00] to [30...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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...forward/ reverse the specified time, then will stop at This changes the order of the the position of the recorder for playing back files in a preferred order while in [VOICE] mode. The index mark and temp mark will be set to the beginning of the file Segment repeat (... to playback " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: Notes • When you perform the operation in [MUSIC] mode. It may cause hearing impairment *2 Can be connected to the beginning of the previous file. during normal, fast, or slow playback, and enable clear audio playback. If recorded audio is difficult 3 ...
...forward/ reverse the specified time, then will stop at This changes the order of the the position of the recorder for playing back files in a preferred order while in [VOICE] mode. The index mark and temp mark will be set to the beginning of the file Segment repeat (... to playback " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: Notes • When you perform the operation in [MUSIC] mode. It may cause hearing impairment *2 Can be connected to the beginning of the previous file. during normal, fast, or slow playback, and enable clear audio playback. If recorded audio is difficult 3 ...
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...in a preferred order while in normal playback mode etc. Playback EN 30 Combinations of the files in the linear PCM format. 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 are given below. About music file In cases where the recorder is unable to playback music files that have been transferred to it, check to 320 kbps * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. • Variable bitrate MP3 files (in the range where playback is compatible with ...
...in a preferred order while in normal playback mode etc. Playback EN 30 Combinations of the files in the linear PCM format. 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 are given below. About music file In cases where the recorder is unable to playback music files that have been transferred to it, check to 320 kbps * For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. • Variable bitrate MP3 files (in the range where playback is compatible with ...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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Erasing 3 Erasing EN 35 However, you cannot delete any folders when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] mode. 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 [VOICE] mode. • For WS-400S only: You cannot delete folders through the recorder. • It may be corrupted. Never remove batteries during this time because data may take over 10 seconds to complete processing.
Erasing 3 Erasing EN 35 However, you cannot delete any folders when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] mode. 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 [VOICE] mode. • For WS-400S only: You cannot delete folders through the recorder. • It may be corrupted. Never remove batteries during this time because data may take over 10 seconds to complete processing.
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... screen. Skip Space Backlight LED *1 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only (Set to [MUSIC] mode). For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M (Set to [VOICE] mode). *3 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only (Set to [VOICE] mode). *2 For WS-400S. Voice Filter*2 • When in the menu screen during playback: • Pressing the 0 button without interrupting recording or playback. Menu setting method EN 37...
... screen. Skip Space Backlight LED *1 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only (Set to [MUSIC] mode). For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M (Set to [VOICE] mode). *3 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only (Set to [VOICE] mode). *2 For WS-400S. Voice Filter*2 • When in the menu screen during playback: • Pressing the 0 button without interrupting recording or playback. Menu setting method EN 37...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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...recorder can record in the number of microphone sensitivity. Menu setting method Menu setting method + File Menu , Rec Menu Erase Lock Locking a file keeps important data from being erased. [Off]: Unlocks the file and allows it from being accidentally erased. " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • When performing operations on the display. *1 When [VOICE...] is adjustable to meet recording needs.
...recorder can record in the number of microphone sensitivity. Menu setting method Menu setting method + File Menu , Rec Menu Erase Lock Locking a file keeps important data from being erased. [Off]: Unlocks the file and allows it from being accidentally erased. " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • When performing operations on the display. *1 When [VOICE...] is adjustable to meet recording needs.
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... type of batteries used and the conditions of Conformity Model Number: WS-520M/WS-510M/WS-500M/ WS-400S Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Operation is measured by Olympus. Cet appareil numérique ne dépasse pas les limites...;rence Radio du Département Canadien des Communications. 71 Specifications During voice file playback mode (All Playback Mode) Recording mode Built-in stereo microphone *1 *2 WS-520M: 2,000 songs WS-510M: 1,000 songs WS-500M: 500 songs WS-400S: 250 songs (At 128 kbps, 4 minutes per song) ...
... type of batteries used and the conditions of Conformity Model Number: WS-520M/WS-510M/WS-500M/ WS-400S Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Operation is measured by Olympus. Cet appareil numérique ne dépasse pas les limites...;rence Radio du Département Canadien des Communications. 71 Specifications During voice file playback mode (All Playback Mode) Recording mode Built-in stereo microphone *1 *2 WS-520M: 2,000 songs WS-510M: 1,000 songs WS-500M: 500 songs WS-400S: 250 songs (At 128 kbps, 4 minutes per song) ...