WS-300M Instructions (English)
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DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER WS-320M WS-310M WS-300M INSTRUCTIONS EN INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Please read these instructions for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Keep the instructions handy for future reference. EN To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for information about using the product correctly and safely.
DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER WS-320M WS-310M WS-300M INSTRUCTIONS EN INSTRUCTIONS Thank you test the record function and volume before use. Please read these instructions for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Keep the instructions handy for future reference. EN To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you for information about using the product correctly and safely.
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...Setting Time/Date (Time&Date 12 Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player 14 2 When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder Recording 15 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA 18 Recording Modes (Rec Mode 20 Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) ........ 21 Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices 22 Playing 24... Review (Back Space) ..... 31 Index Marks 32 Locking Files (Lock 34 LCD Display Information 36 Menu List (VOICE mode 38 3 Using the Recorder on Your PC Saving Files in Your PC 40 Operating Environment 41 Connecting to Your PC 42 4 Using the...
...Setting Time/Date (Time&Date 12 Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player 14 2 When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder Recording 15 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA 18 Recording Modes (Rec Mode 20 Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) ........ 21 Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices 22 Playing 24... Review (Back Space) ..... 31 Index Marks 32 Locking Files (Lock 34 LCD Display Information 36 Menu List (VOICE mode 38 3 Using the Recorder on Your PC Saving Files in Your PC 40 Operating Environment 41 Connecting to Your PC 42 4 Using the...
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... (WOW) ........ 61 Selecting Equalizer (EQ 63 Moving the Tracks (Move 66 Menu List (MUSIC mode 68 5 Feature Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Erasing 70 Hold 73 Menu Setting Method 74 System Sounds (Beep 76 Backlight (Backlight 77 LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) ......... 78 Formatting the Recorder (Format 79 1 6 Other Practical Use Methods Using as External Memory 2 of the Computer 81 7 Other Information 3 Alarm Message List 82 ...
... (WOW) ........ 61 Selecting Equalizer (EQ 63 Moving the Tracks (Move 66 Menu List (MUSIC mode 68 5 Feature Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Erasing 70 Hold 73 Menu Setting Method 74 System Sounds (Beep 76 Backlight (Backlight 77 LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) ......... 78 Formatting the Recorder (Format 79 1 6 Other Practical Use Methods Using as External Memory 2 of the Computer 81 7 Other Information 3 Alarm Message List 82 ...
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... is ST HQ (Stereo High Quality), and 3 types of the Digital Voice Recorder The recorder stores highly compressed WMA format voice messages in integrated flash memory. ( P.15) By using the built-in stereo microphone, a stereo recording mode, which are HQ (High Quality), SP (Standard Playback), and... LP (Long Playback) can be selected. ( P.20) Recording time • WS-320M (1 GB)*1 ST HQ mode...
... is ST HQ (Stereo High Quality), and 3 types of the Digital Voice Recorder The recorder stores highly compressed WMA format voice messages in integrated flash memory. ( P.15) By using the built-in stereo microphone, a stereo recording mode, which are HQ (High Quality), SP (Standard Playback), and... LP (Long Playback) can be selected. ( P.20) Recording time • WS-320M (1 GB)*1 ST HQ mode...
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...in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function. ( P.18) You can insert or delete index marks.*2 ( P.32) The playback speed can be controlled as preferred. ( P.25) Main Features of the Digital Music Player You can play back music files in WMA and MP3 format. ( P.53) Playback time WS-320M (1 GB): 13 hours 20minutes.... IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. The five folders can hold 199 files each, for files recorded with this recorder or the IC recorders from Olympus. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from SRS Labs, Inc.
...in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function. ( P.18) You can insert or delete index marks.*2 ( P.32) The playback speed can be controlled as preferred. ( P.25) Main Features of the Digital Music Player You can play back music files in WMA and MP3 format. ( P.53) Playback time WS-320M (1 GB): 13 hours 20minutes.... IBM and PC/AT are registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. The five folders can hold 199 files each, for files recorded with this recorder or the IC recorders from Olympus. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from SRS Labs, Inc.
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... 0 9 button ! Identification of Parts Identification of Parts 1 * & ^ % 9 $ 0 # ! @ 1 2 Main unit 3 4 5 6 w 7 q 8 ( ) = Battery compartment 1 EAR (Earphone) jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in stereo microphone (R) 4 REC (Record) button 5 STOP button 6 PLAY button 7 Built-in stereo microphone (L) * Record/Play indicator light ( Strap hole ) USB access indicator light - HOLD switch = Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch q Battery cover w RELEASE (Release) button
... 0 9 button ! Identification of Parts Identification of Parts 1 * & ^ % 9 $ 0 # ! @ 1 2 Main unit 3 4 5 6 w 7 q 8 ( ) = Battery compartment 1 EAR (Earphone) jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in stereo microphone (R) 4 REC (Record) button 5 STOP button 6 PLAY button 7 Built-in stereo microphone (L) * Record/Play indicator light ( Strap hole ) USB access indicator light - HOLD switch = Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch q Battery cover w RELEASE (Release) button
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... a file. 1 Folder indicator 2 Battery indicator 3 Microphone sensitivity indicator 4 VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator 5 Stereo indicator 6 Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar) 7 Record mode indicator 8 Erase lock indicator 9 Total number of recorded music files in the folder 0 Current file number ! Display (LCD Panel) VOICE mode display 1 MUSIC mode display Identification of Parts The display appears when...
... a file. 1 Folder indicator 2 Battery indicator 3 Microphone sensitivity indicator 4 VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator 5 Stereo indicator 6 Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar) 7 Record mode indicator 8 Erase lock indicator 9 Total number of recorded music files in the folder 0 Current file number ! Display (LCD Panel) VOICE mode display 1 MUSIC mode display Identification of Parts The display appears when...
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Using the mode switch, choose between VOICE and MUSIC option. VOICE: For recording or playing back voice files. Convenient features that can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player. MUSIC: For listening to MUSIC before operating the recorder. Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player 1 This device can be used with both the Voice Recorder and Music Player. 14 Meaning of icons in this manual Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder. Set the mode switch to music files.
Using the mode switch, choose between VOICE and MUSIC option. VOICE: For recording or playing back voice files. Convenient features that can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player. MUSIC: For listening to MUSIC before operating the recorder. Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player 1 This device can be used with both the Voice Recorder and Music Player. 14 Meaning of icons in this manual Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder. Set the mode switch to music files.
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... ( P.20). The displays indicated in a 2 folder is saved as a Voice Recorder Recording The recorder provides five folders, A, B, C, D and E, and each message recorded in this manual are default. 15 2 When Using the Recorder as a Windows Media Audio (WMA) file. Display in the stereo recording mode 2 d Current recording mode e Recording time f Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar) (The bar indicates remaining memory) 3 g Level...
... ( P.20). The displays indicated in a 2 folder is saved as a Voice Recorder Recording The recorder provides five folders, A, B, C, D and E, and each message recorded in this manual are default. 15 2 When Using the Recorder as a Windows Media Audio (WMA) file. Display in the stereo recording mode 2 d Current recording mode e Recording time f Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar) (The bar indicates remaining memory) 3 g Level...
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... choose between "On" and "Off". 6 On: Will start recording in VCVA mode. The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording during silent periods, which helps the playback to close the menu. Off: Will resume recording in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when 2 the volume drops below the...
... choose between "On" and "Off". 6 On: Will start recording in VCVA mode. The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording during silent periods, which helps the playback to close the menu. Off: Will resume recording in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when 2 the volume drops below the...
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... of the start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the display. The record/play indicator light glows red when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) 7 Press the REC button to start /stop actuation level ... loud, the starting sensitivity of the VCVA can be set level) ... Notes • The start recording. 7 When the sound volume is lower than the preset threshold sound level, recording 2 automatically stops after 1 sec approximately, and "Standby" flashes on the selected microphone sensitivity mode (...
... of the start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the display. The record/play indicator light glows red when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses. Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) 7 Press the REC button to start /stop actuation level ... loud, the starting sensitivity of the VCVA can be set level) ... Notes • The start recording. 7 When the sound volume is lower than the preset threshold sound level, recording 2 automatically stops after 1 sec approximately, and "Standby" flashes on the selected microphone sensitivity mode (...
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... setup screen. 6 6 Press the STOP or 0 button to close to the speaker's mouth (5 to 10 cm / 2 to 4 inches) and record. • If the ambient (background) noise is too loud to Dict (dictation) mode and move the built-in all directions. Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense...1 second or longer. a Microphone sensitivity display ...Notes • When the speakers voice is to be recorded clearly, set to get a clear recording even in Dict (dictation) mode, we recommend that records sounds in stereo microphone close the menu. Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) Microphone sensitivity is...
... setup screen. 6 6 Press the STOP or 0 button to close to the speaker's mouth (5 to 10 cm / 2 to 4 inches) and record. • If the ambient (background) noise is too loud to Dict (dictation) mode and move the built-in all directions. Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense...1 second or longer. a Microphone sensitivity display ...Notes • When the speakers voice is to be recorded clearly, set to get a clear recording even in Dict (dictation) mode, we recommend that records sounds in stereo microphone close the menu. Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) Microphone sensitivity is...
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...Microphone To MIC (microphone) jack Connect the external microphone to the microphone jack of the recorder. Tie clip microphone: ME15 (monaural) Small concealing microphone with less noise. Stereo recording is possible only when it gives clear sound quality with a tie-clip. When the ...microphone jack of the recording, which only stereo can be plugged into your own voice while minimizing surrounding noise and suits for voice recognition. The voice or conversation over the phone can be used to be recorded. Connect as follows by the device to record your ear while phoning...
...Microphone To MIC (microphone) jack Connect the external microphone to the microphone jack of the recorder. Tie clip microphone: ME15 (monaural) Small concealing microphone with less noise. Stereo recording is possible only when it gives clear sound quality with a tie-clip. When the ...microphone jack of the recording, which only stereo can be plugged into your own voice while minimizing surrounding noise and suits for voice recognition. The voice or conversation over the phone can be used to be recorded. Connect as follows by the device to record your ear while phoning...
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... OK button. : Press and hold the OK button for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a selected item 38 is not applied. VCVA setting. Menu List (VOICE Mode) Menu Press and hold the OK button for 1 second or longer. : Initial setting. ...Notes • If you press either of the STOP, REC or... button during the setting, the previously set items will be applied and enters into the stop mode. • The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 1 second or longer. 2 Menu List (VOICE Mode) Rec Mode ( P.20) Mic Sense ( P.21) VCVA ( P.18) ST HQ HQ SP LP Conf Dict On Off...
... OK button. : Press and hold the OK button for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a selected item 38 is not applied. VCVA setting. Menu List (VOICE Mode) Menu Press and hold the OK button for 1 second or longer. : Initial setting. ...Notes • If you press either of the STOP, REC or... button during the setting, the previously set items will be applied and enters into the stop mode. • The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 1 second or longer. 2 Menu List (VOICE Mode) Rec Mode ( P.20) Mic Sense ( P.21) VCVA ( P.18) ST HQ HQ SP LP Conf Dict On Off...
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... level from Off, 1 Sec and 2 Sec. Selection between On (locked) and Off (unlocked). 2 Menu List (VOICE Mode) Off 1 Sec 2 Sec Back space setting. On System sounds setting. On Continuous playback setting. Time/Date setting. Cancel Start Recorder formatting. Selection between On (enabled) and Off Off (disabled). Selection between On (enabled) and Off...
... level from Off, 1 Sec and 2 Sec. Selection between On (locked) and Off (unlocked). 2 Menu List (VOICE Mode) Off 1 Sec 2 Sec Back space setting. On System sounds setting. On Continuous playback setting. Time/Date setting. Cancel Start Recorder formatting. Selection between On (enabled) and Off Off (disabled). Selection between On (enabled) and Off...
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..., which can be changed or files may be downloaded for free from the website of the recorder ( P.79). Using the DSS Player - OLYMPUS homepage : http://www.olympus.com/ Saving Files in Your PC Precautions on the voice files. The order of files may become unrecognizable. 40 For initialization, follow the description in P.43. 3 Using...
..., which can be changed or files may be downloaded for free from the website of the recorder ( P.79). Using the DSS Player - OLYMPUS homepage : http://www.olympus.com/ Saving Files in Your PC Precautions on the voice files. The order of files may become unrecognizable. 40 For initialization, follow the description in P.43. 3 Using...
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... 3 2 3 1 Slide the HOLD switch to the hold side, turn off . Launch My computer, in the window, the recorder will appear as "DSS_FLDA", "DSS_FLDB", "DSS_FLDC", "DSS_FLDD" and "DSS_FLDE", and the recorded voice files are saved in WMA format in these files. The 5 folders of the rear side. 3 Connect the... recorder's USB terminal to a PC USB port or USB hub. If you are displayed as a removable disk. 4 ...
... 3 2 3 1 Slide the HOLD switch to the hold side, turn off . Launch My computer, in the window, the recorder will appear as "DSS_FLDA", "DSS_FLDB", "DSS_FLDC", "DSS_FLDD" and "DSS_FLDE", and the recorded voice files are saved in WMA format in these files. The 5 folders of the rear side. 3 Connect the... recorder's USB terminal to a PC USB port or USB hub. If you are displayed as a removable disk. 4 ...
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...music distribution service to a portable device such as a Music Player The recorder supports music files in WMA and MP3 formats, which can be transferred from the PC to the recorder, you have bought from any voice/music files and music CDs downloaded from music distribution services. A WMA file... may be provided with DRM (Digital Right Management) for the purpose of the recorder. To transfer a WMA file with DRM to ...
...music distribution service to a portable device such as a Music Player The recorder supports music files in WMA and MP3 formats, which can be transferred from the PC to the recorder, you have bought from any voice/music files and music CDs downloaded from music distribution services. A WMA file... may be provided with DRM (Digital Right Management) for the purpose of the recorder. To transfer a WMA file with DRM to ...
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... cursor on the file in the list display. 2 2 Press the ERASE button. "Erase Done" is displayed when the file is erased. 5 Features Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Erasing Erasing One File at a Time A selected file can be reassigned automatically. 70
... cursor on the file in the list display. 2 2 Press the ERASE button. "Erase Done" is displayed when the file is erased. 5 Features Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Erasing Erasing One File at a Time A selected file can be reassigned automatically. 70
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Specifications For the Digital Voice Recorder Recording format WMA (Windows Media Audio) Input level -70 dBv Sampling frequency ST HQ mode:...kHz HQ mode: 100Hz to 12 kHz SP mode: 100Hz to 5 kHz LP mode: 100Hz to 3 kHz Recording time WS-320M (1 GB) ST HQ mode: Approx. 35 hours 25 minutes HQ mode: Approx. 70 hours 50 minutes SP mode: Approx...Approx. 6 hours (Stereo) Approx. 6 hours (Monaural) For the Digital Music Player Compatible data format WMA, MP3 format Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Frequency band 20Hz to 20kHz Playback time WS-320M (1 GB) Approx. 13 hours 20 minutes to 45 hours 20 minutes WS-...
Specifications For the Digital Voice Recorder Recording format WMA (Windows Media Audio) Input level -70 dBv Sampling frequency ST HQ mode:...kHz HQ mode: 100Hz to 12 kHz SP mode: 100Hz to 5 kHz LP mode: 100Hz to 3 kHz Recording time WS-320M (1 GB) ST HQ mode: Approx. 35 hours 25 minutes HQ mode: Approx. 70 hours 50 minutes SP mode: Approx...Approx. 6 hours (Stereo) Approx. 6 hours (Monaural) For the Digital Music Player Compatible data format WMA, MP3 format Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Frequency band 20Hz to 20kHz Playback time WS-320M (1 GB) Approx. 13 hours 20 minutes to 45 hours 20 minutes WS-...