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Register your product on www.olympus-consumer.com/register and get additional benefits from Olympus! Please read these instructions for future reference. EN To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. 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! Please read these instructions for future reference. EN To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Keep the instructions handy for information about using the product correctly and safely.
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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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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... they may cause interference and noise. Batterries f Danger: • Batteries should never be exposed to another place, or move the recorder further away from the Olympus's liability. f Warning: • Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly onto a battery or modify it is excluded from ...such equipment. • Avoid sand or dirt. Safe and proper usage Before using your new recorder, read the warnings and information provided....
... they may cause interference and noise. Batterries f Danger: • Batteries should never be exposed to another place, or move the recorder further away from the Olympus's liability. f Warning: • Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly onto a battery or modify it is excluded from ...such equipment. • Avoid sand or dirt. Safe and proper usage Before using your new recorder, read the warnings and information provided....
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... Actuator (VCVA) function (☞ P. 36, P. 39). 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 This USB storage class support recorder can be utilized as stereo or monaural (☞ P. 36, P. 38). Getting started Main features Main features s Dual function...
... Actuator (VCVA) function (☞ P. 36, P. 39). 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 This USB storage class support recorder can be utilized as stereo or monaural (☞ P. 36, P. 38). Getting started Main features Main features s Dual function...
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... 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.
... 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.
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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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... EN continuously charge them until full 10 (☞ P.12). 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...
... EN continuously charge them until full 10 (☞ P.12). 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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...). • Remove the batteries if you are not going to use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (optional). In this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable EN batteries are too weak, [ ] and [Battery Low] appears on the volume level [Time... & Date]" (☞ P.15). Notes • Manganese batteries may cause a malfunction such as possible. Power supply Power supply " For WS-400S: • This recorder cannot ...
...). • Remove the batteries if you are not going to use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (optional). In this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable EN batteries are too weak, [ ] and [Battery Low] appears on the volume level [Time... & Date]" (☞ P.15). Notes • Manganese batteries may cause a malfunction such as possible. Power supply Power supply " For WS-400S: • This recorder cannot ...
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... may cause battery leakage heating and recorder malfunction. 1 Boot the PC. 2 Slide the USB connector slide lever in the direction indicated by connecting to a PC's USB port. 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...
... may cause battery leakage heating and recorder malfunction. 1 Boot the PC. 2 Slide the USB connector slide lever in the direction indicated by connecting to a PC's USB port. 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...
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...recorder is designed to the recorder. by taping the contacts) before use. Using cables from 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). *1 [;]: When surrounding temperature is low. *2 [=]: When surrounding temperature is high. • When using them regularly before disposing. For customers in Germany: Olympus... batteries at once (☞ P. 10). • You cannot charge when [;]*1 or [=]*2 blinks. Power supply • Do not charge the recorder with the USB hub connected. • If [Cannot charge] is displayed, it means that a battery that have not been used , turn ...
...recorder is designed to the recorder. by taping the contacts) before use. Using cables from 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). *1 [;]: When surrounding temperature is low. *2 [=]: When surrounding temperature is high. • When using them regularly before disposing. For customers in Germany: Olympus... batteries at once (☞ P. 10). • You cannot charge when [;]*1 or [=]*2 blinks. Power supply • Do not charge the recorder with the USB hub connected. • If [Cannot charge] is displayed, it means that a battery that have not been used , turn ...
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...stop mode, slide the HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow. • The display shuts off . Notes EN • If you bring the recorder back to the stop position before power was turned off . • To exit standby mode and turn on, and the power will be turned on...the HOLD switch in the opposite direction that indicated by the arrow. Power supply/HOLD • The display will bring the recorder is set to HOLD mode While the recorder is during stop mode, slide the HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow. Power supply HOLD Turning on the ...
...stop mode, slide the HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow. • The display shuts off . Notes EN • If you bring the recorder back to the stop position before power was turned off . • To exit standby mode and turn on, and the power will be turned on...the HOLD switch in the opposite direction that indicated by the arrow. Power supply/HOLD • The display will bring the recorder is set to HOLD mode While the recorder is during stop mode, slide the HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow. Power supply HOLD Turning on the ...
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... select between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the LIST button while setting them. Setting time and date [Time & Date] If you use the recorder for each file. When the "hour" is flashing, conduct the setup from Step 1. 1 2 Press the + or − button to set. • Follow ... pressing the LIST button while setting the hour and minute. When you set the time and date beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for the first time after purchasing it will appear. Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management. HOLD/Setting ...
... select between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the LIST button while setting them. Setting time and date [Time & Date] If you use the recorder for each file. When the "hour" is flashing, conduct the setup from Step 1. 1 2 Press the + or − button to set. • Follow ... pressing the LIST button while setting the hour and minute. When you set the time and date beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for the first time after purchasing it will appear. Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management. HOLD/Setting ...
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...; You can change the menu display by moving the settings tab cursor. 1 Note • If you press the OK ` button during the setup operation, the recorder will start of "Setting time and date [Time & Date]" (☞ P.15). 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu screen. Setting time and date...8226; [Time & Date] will appear on the display. • The "hour" will appear on the display. +− button 9 button OK `button MENU button 1 While the recorder is not correct, set it using the procedure below. 3 Press the OK ` or 9 button to move the cursor to the item to set. • [Device...
...; You can change the menu display by moving the settings tab cursor. 1 Note • If you press the OK ` button during the setup operation, the recorder will start of "Setting time and date [Time & Date]" (☞ P.15). 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu screen. Setting time and date...8226; [Time & Date] will appear on the display. • The "hour" will appear on the display. +− button 9 button OK `button MENU button 1 While the recorder is not correct, set it using the procedure below. 3 Press the OK ` or 9 button to move the cursor to the item to set. • [Device...
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... and [MUSIC] mode " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ [MUSIC] mode: WS-500M: Slide the mode switch to the recorder using Windows Media Player (☞ P.19). • This recorder functions as an IC recorder. See "About the folder for music playback" for voice recordings" regarding the destination of saved files... This device can be used as a voice recorder position. For listening to music, set the mode switch to [VOICE] position. • The recorder functions as a music player. or as a music player. For recording and playback voice recordings, set the mode switch to [MUSIC]. 1...
... and [MUSIC] mode " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ [MUSIC] mode: WS-500M: Slide the mode switch to the recorder using Windows Media Player (☞ P.19). • This recorder functions as an IC recorder. See "About the folder for music playback" for voice recordings" regarding the destination of saved files... This device can be used as a voice recorder position. For listening to music, set the mode switch to [VOICE] position. • The recorder functions as a music player. or as a music player. For recording and playback voice recordings, set the mode switch to [MUSIC]. 1...
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...: A serial number automatically assigned by a Digital Voice Recorder. 3 Extension: These are the file name extensions for files recorded 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 voice...
...: A serial number automatically assigned by a Digital Voice Recorder. 3 Extension: These are the file name extensions for files recorded 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 voice...
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...while moving in operated by the in the list display and proceeds 0 button. 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...hierarchy of the folders, see the section entitled "Notes on the folders" (☞ P.18, P.19). List display The folders and files recorded in playback standby mode. Selecting the folders and files Change folders while the operation is displayed. For information on the layered structure of folders,...
...while moving in operated by the in the list display and proceeds 0 button. 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...hierarchy of the folders, see the section entitled "Notes on the folders" (☞ P.18, P.19). List display The folders and files recorded in playback standby mode. Selecting the folders and files Change folders while the operation is displayed. For information on the layered structure of folders,...
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... to store private information, while Folder ['] might be recorded. for voice recordings. • Newly recorded audio will return you f File length to distinguish the kind of the source to P.20). 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 stop recording. • [4] will appear on the display. • Turn...
... to store private information, while Folder ['] might be recorded. for voice recordings. • Newly recorded audio will return you f File length to distinguish the kind of the source to P.20). 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 stop recording. • [4] will appear on the display. • Turn...
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... be played back. Pause While the recorder is less than 60 seconds, the recording indicator button. Recording Notes To quickly check on the recorded contents • To ensure recording from the beginning, start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder, you can hear the sound being recorded. Recording • [5] will resume at the point...
... be played back. Pause While the recorder is less than 60 seconds, the recording indicator button. Recording Notes To quickly check on the recorded contents • To ensure recording from the beginning, start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder, you can hear the sound being recorded. Recording • [5] will resume at the point...
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...SENSE CONF/DICT switch to [DICT] and hold the recorder's built-in stereo microphone close to the speaker's EN mouth (5-10 cm) before recording. 23 volume too high. " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ • Do not place earphones near a WS-500M: microphone as a band performance. Select this ...may lead to hearing loss. Note • When you would like to clearly record a speaker's voice, set the ...
...SENSE CONF/DICT switch to [DICT] and hold the recorder's built-in stereo microphone close to the speaker's EN mouth (5-10 cm) before recording. 23 volume too high. " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ • Do not place earphones near a WS-500M: microphone as a band performance. Select this ...may lead to hearing loss. Note • When you would like to clearly record a speaker's voice, set the ...