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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 17 Notes on the folders 18 Window names...
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 17 Notes on the folders 18 Window names...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... clear audio playback. The data can be controlled as stereo or monaural (☞ P. 36, P. 38). s The playback speed can be saved, and utilized to carry data. s You can select one of recording sound quality equivalent to the USB port links up with the USB, pictures, text data, etc. s This USB storage class support recorder can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software (☞ P. 50). s It has a USB charging function...
... clear audio playback. The data can be controlled as stereo or monaural (☞ P. 36, P. 38). s The playback speed can be saved, and utilized to carry data. s You can select one of recording sound quality equivalent to the USB port links up with the USB, pictures, text data, etc. s This USB storage class support recorder can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software (☞ P. 50). s It has a USB charging function...
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...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... recording time 1 During playback or stop mode: File length 9 Playback mode indicator 0 Title name ! Identification 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 cover open. 2 Insert size-AAA alkaline battery, observing the correct = and - Before using the unit or after long periods of recorded files in the folder ^ File...
... recording time 1 During playback or stop mode: File length 9 Playback mode indicator 0 Title name ! Identification 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 cover open. 2 Insert size-AAA alkaline battery, observing the correct = and - Before using the unit or after long periods of recorded files in the folder ^ File...
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... [Battery Low] appears on the display changes as corrupting the file, etc. The use of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may have to change the batteries once you 1 see "Setting time and date batteries depending on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible. Power supply Power supply " For WS-400S: • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. • Be sure to use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (optional). If you will loose your currently recorded file...
... [Battery Low] appears on the display changes as corrupting the file, etc. The use of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may have to change the batteries once you 1 see "Setting time and date batteries depending on the display, replace the batteries as soon as possible. Power supply Power supply " For WS-400S: • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. • Be sure to use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (optional). If you will loose your currently recorded file...
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...). • You cannot charge when [;]*1 or [=]*2 blinks. Otherwise, the recorder may fluctuate even when operating within the recommended temperature range. Using cables from other than one month), It is not being used, turn the power off , existing data, EN mode settings, and clock settings will not be using time becomes notably short even after the batteries are chemical products. This is high. • When using them for a long...
...). • You cannot charge when [;]*1 or [=]*2 blinks. Otherwise, the recorder may fluctuate even when operating within the recommended temperature range. Using cables from other than one month), It is not being used, turn the power off , existing data, EN mode settings, and clock settings will not be using time becomes notably short even after the batteries are chemical products. This is high. • When using them for a long...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... mode: Slide the mode switch to [VOICE] position. • The recorder functions as an IC recorder. See "About the folder for music playback" for voice recordings" regarding the destination of saved files (☞ P.18). For listening to music, set the mode switch to [VOICE]. or as a voice recorder position. [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode [VOICE] mode and [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. See "About the folders for transferring music files to the recorder using Windows Media...
... mode: Slide the mode switch to [VOICE] position. • The recorder functions as an IC recorder. See "About the folder for music playback" for voice recordings" regarding the destination of saved files (☞ P.18). For listening to music, set the mode switch to [VOICE]. or as a voice recorder position. [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode [VOICE] mode and [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. See "About the folders for transferring music files to the recorder using Windows Media...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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...supported by plug-in power can also be used. • When the external stereo microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a monaural recording mode, audio will be recorded to the L channel only (☞ P.36, P.38). • When an external monaural microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is used . • Do not plug and unplug devices into the recorder's MIC jack. • Microphones supported by plug-in microphone will become inoperable when an external microphone is recording. Recording Recording from external microphone or other devices The external microphone and other devices...
...supported by plug-in power can also be used. • When the external stereo microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a monaural recording mode, audio will be recorded to the L channel only (☞ P.36, P.38). • When an external monaural microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is used . • Do not plug and unplug devices into the recorder's MIC jack. • Microphones supported by plug-in microphone will become inoperable when an external microphone is recording. Recording Recording from external microphone or other devices The external microphone and other devices...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... recorder, set the mode switch to [VOICE] (☞ P.17). 1 Select the folder which contains the files to be played back (☞ P.18 to transfer (copy) it from the registered stopped location. STOP (4) button +− button OK ` button 2 In the File list display, press the + or − button to select the file that you need to P.20). How to change folders: 1 Pressing the LIST button at any point you to start playback. • [6] will select the folders...
... recorder, set the mode switch to [VOICE] (☞ P.17). 1 Select the folder which contains the files to be played back (☞ P.18 to transfer (copy) it from the registered stopped location. STOP (4) button +− button OK ` button 2 In the File list display, press the + or − button to select the file that you need to P.20). How to change folders: 1 Pressing the LIST button at any point you to start playback. • [6] will select the folders...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... the source sound is possible. Replace 4 Refer to the speaker's mouth (5-10 cm) before 38 operating the menu. Rec Mode The recorder can be confirmed from being erased. [Off]: Unlocks the file and allows it from being accidentally erased. Property File and folder information can record in stereo microphone close to "Rearranging files [Replace]" (☞ P.45). EN • Select the files for cases where the volume of files. Menu setting method Menu setting method + File Menu , Rec Menu Erase Lock Locking a file keeps important...
... the source sound is possible. Replace 4 Refer to the speaker's mouth (5-10 cm) before 38 operating the menu. Rec Mode The recorder can be confirmed from being erased. [Off]: Unlocks the file and allows it from being accidentally erased. Property File and folder information can record in stereo microphone close to "Rearranging files [Replace]" (☞ P.45). EN • Select the files for cases where the volume of files. Menu setting method Menu setting method + File Menu , Rec Menu Erase Lock Locking a file keeps important...
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... sounds and record voices more clearly. VCVA When the microphone senses that was developed by stopping recording during silent periods, which helps the playback to be set level) EN 39 Menu setting method The recording indicator light glows when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. 2 Press the 9 or 0 button adjust the start/stop actuation level: 1 Press the REC (s) button to sounds. Low Cut Filter The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to the set to a stereo recording mode, it enables recording only with the L channel microphone. This function...
... sounds and record voices more clearly. VCVA When the microphone senses that was developed by stopping recording during silent periods, which helps the playback to be set level) EN 39 Menu setting method The recording indicator light glows when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. 2 Press the 9 or 0 button adjust the start/stop actuation level: 1 Press the REC (s) button to sounds. Low Cut Filter The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to the set to a stereo recording mode, it enables recording only with the L channel microphone. This function...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from [01] to skip (forward) or reverse skip (rewind) a file being played for about 10 (Initial setting) seconds when a button on . [On]: LED light will be set space and start playback. 2 Press the 9 or 0 button. • The recorder will remain lit for a set period. LCD/Sound Menu Backlight The display will skip (forward) or reverse skip (rewind) a set . [Off]: LED light will be...
... You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from [01] to skip (forward) or reverse skip (rewind) a file being played for about 10 (Initial setting) seconds when a button on . [On]: LED light will be set space and start playback. 2 Press the 9 or 0 button. • The recorder will remain lit for a set period. LCD/Sound Menu Backlight The display will skip (forward) or reverse skip (rewind) a set . [Off]: LED light will be...
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...Mode]*3 [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off] [Random] [Off] [Play Mode]*2 [File] [Play Speed] [Slow Playback] [x0.75 Play] EN [Fast Playback] [x1.5 Play] [Skip Space] [File Skip] 44 . 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. Reset Settings This returns the functions back to their initial settings (factory default). [Start]: 4 Returns the settings to their initial values. [Cancel]: Takes you back to [Device Menu]. • After resetting the settings, the time settings...
...Mode]*3 [Play Area] [Folder] [Repeat] [Off] [Random] [Off] [Play Mode]*2 [File] [Play Speed] [Slow Playback] [x0.75 Play] EN [Fast Playback] [x1.5 Play] [Skip Space] [File Skip] 44 . 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. Reset Settings This returns the functions back to their initial settings (factory default). [Start]: 4 Returns the settings to their initial values. [Cancel]: Takes you back to [Device Menu]. • After resetting the settings, the time settings...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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If the USB cable business or sale. Initialization is not successfully distribute music files that can be set with distribution service to a portable device the recorder. Operating environment EN 49 such as Explorer Windows Media Player. When the Internet, or converted into WAV, WMA removing the USB cable, be sure to follow (ripped) from a music CD or downloaded the instructions in ☞ P.51. DRM limits the file to copy or recorder. To transfer recorder (☞...
If the USB cable business or sale. Initialization is not successfully distribute music files that can be set with distribution service to a portable device the recorder. Operating environment EN 49 such as Explorer Windows Media Player. When the Internet, or converted into WAV, WMA removing the USB cable, be sure to follow (ripped) from a music CD or downloaded the instructions in ☞ P.51. DRM limits the file to copy or recorder. To transfer recorder (☞...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... 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 0 Volume slide ! By using Windows 2000, Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC. 53 Shuffle/ Repeat button @ Fast Forward button Note EN • If you have been imported to your computer from any music distribution sites can be transferred to the recorder (☞ P.55, P.58). It supports WAV, MP3, and WMA format music files. Using Windows Media Player Music files that you are using Windows Media Player, music files from music...
... 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 0 Volume slide ! By using Windows 2000, Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC. 53 Shuffle/ Repeat button @ Fast Forward button Note EN • If you have been imported to your computer from any music distribution sites can be transferred to the recorder (☞ P.55, P.58). It supports WAV, MP3, and WMA format music files. Using Windows Media Player Music files that you are using Windows Media Player, music files from music...
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Using Windows Media Player 5 Windows Media Player 10 1 Connect the recorder to the recorder. Using Windows Media Player 4 Select the desired category from [Library] on the left side window, select the play list displayed. 4 From the pull down menu on the left , and select music files or albums to transfer to the recorder, and Drag & Drop them in the play list to be transferred to the recorder, and put the check marks on the music file that you...
Using Windows Media Player 5 Windows Media Player 10 1 Connect the recorder to the recorder. Using Windows Media Player 4 Select the desired category from [Library] on the left side window, select the play list displayed. 4 From the pull down menu on the left , and select music files or albums to transfer to the recorder, and Drag & Drop them in the play list to be transferred to the recorder, and put the check marks on the music file that you...
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... music file transferred to the recorder is displayed in Item on Device. 5 5 6 Using Windows Media Player Notes • Copying the music files with artist name or album name is automatically created. Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file] may appear on this recorder may need to be set the 6 synchronization options. • Click on [Create folder hierarchy on device] to check. * 1 *2 • The folder with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portable device such as the number...
... music file transferred to the recorder is displayed in Item on Device. 5 5 6 Using Windows Media Player Notes • Copying the music files with artist name or album name is automatically created. Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file] may appear on this recorder may need to be set the 6 synchronization options. • Click on [Create folder hierarchy on device] to check. * 1 *2 • The folder with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portable device such as the number...
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... "Copying music 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. 5 3 Double-click the corresponding drive with the recorder, and open [Music] folder...
... "Copying music 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. 5 3 Double-click the corresponding drive with the recorder, and open [Music] folder...
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...folder. Replace with new batteries (☞ P.10). The earphone is getting low. Unplug the earphones to the stereo recording mode (☞ P.36, P.38). Won't start Unable to [00]. Release the recorder from HOLD (☞ P.14). Adjust the volume level (☞ P.27). Set the microphone sensitivity to a monaural recording mode. Adjust the output level for the connected external devices are not recorded in HOLD mode. Set [Rec Mode] to use the internal speaker. Move the recorder. The recorder was shaken during playback. The connected external...
...folder. Replace with new batteries (☞ P.10). The earphone is getting low. Unplug the earphones to the stereo recording mode (☞ P.36, P.38). Won't start Unable to [00]. Release the recorder from HOLD (☞ P.14). Adjust the volume level (☞ P.27). Set the microphone sensitivity to a monaural recording mode. Adjust the output level for the connected external devices are not recorded in HOLD mode. Set [Rec Mode] to use the internal speaker. Move the recorder. The recorder was shaken during playback. The connected external...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... plug-in power which has stereo mini-plugs (ø3.5) with a miniature tripod and a connection adapter. Use to recording musical performances. EN 68 s Telephone pickup: TP7 Earphone type microphone can be clearly recorded. Technical assistance and support/ Accessories (optional) directional): ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come in a set : BC400 (For Europe) BC400 comes with a tie-clip. Technical assistance and support The following are well-suited to connect from the earphone jack output...
... plug-in power which has stereo mini-plugs (ø3.5) with a miniature tripod and a connection adapter. Use to recording musical performances. EN 68 s Telephone pickup: TP7 Earphone type microphone can be clearly recorded. Technical assistance and support/ Accessories (optional) directional): ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come in a set : BC400 (For Europe) BC400 comes with a tie-clip. Technical assistance and support The following are well-suited to connect from the earphone jack output...