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... playback equalizer settings (☞ P. 36, P. 41). s You can also play back MP3* (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3) and WAV* format files (☞ P. 27, P.53, P.60). * For WS-560M, WS-550M only. s It has a USB charging function (☞ P.12). It can choose one of three stereo or three monaural recording modes (☞ P. 36, P. 38). can...
... playback equalizer settings (☞ P. 36, P. 41). s You can also play back MP3* (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3) and WAV* format files (☞ P. 27, P.53, P.60). * For WS-560M, WS-550M only. s It has a USB charging function (☞ P.12). It can choose one of three stereo or three monaural recording modes (☞ P. 36, P. 38). can...
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Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch* MIC SENSE CONF/DICT switch** = USB connector slide lever q USB connector * For WS-560M, WS-550M only. ** For WS-450S only. 7 Identification of parts 8 * 0 & ! ^ @ % # $ 9 1 2 3 4 5( 6 = 7 q 1 ) - Identification of parts 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 ...
Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch* MIC SENSE CONF/DICT switch** = USB connector slide lever q USB connector * For WS-560M, WS-550M only. ** For WS-450S only. 7 Identification of parts 8 * 0 & ! ^ @ % # $ 9 1 2 3 4 5( 6 = 7 q 1 ) - Identification of parts 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 ...
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Identification of parts Identification of parts Display (LCD panel) Folder list display " For WS-560M/WS-550M: 1 When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 " For WS-450S: 1 2 2 When [MUSIC] mode is selected: 3 4 1 [VOICE] mode indicator Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 2 Folder name File list display " For WS-560M/WS-550M: When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 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 2 When [MUSIC] mode is selected: 3 4 8
Identification of parts Identification of parts Display (LCD panel) Folder list display " For WS-560M/WS-550M: 1 When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 " For WS-450S: 1 2 2 When [MUSIC] mode is selected: 3 4 1 [VOICE] mode indicator Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 2 Folder name File list display " For WS-560M/WS-550M: When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 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 2 When [MUSIC] mode is selected: 3 4 8
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... indicator Battery indicator 2 File name 3 Folder name 0 ! % Record/ Playback status indicator @ Battery indicator 4 File name # $ ^ 1 & " For WS-450S: " For WS-450S: Identification of parts 1 2 1 Folder name Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 2 File name File display " For WS-560M/WS-550M: When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 2 6 3 7 8 4 5 9 1 2 6 3 7 8 4 5 9 1 File name Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 2 Folder...
... indicator Battery indicator 2 File name 3 Folder name 0 ! % Record/ Playback status indicator @ Battery indicator 4 File name # $ ^ 1 & " For WS-450S: " For WS-450S: Identification of parts 1 2 1 Folder name Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 2 File name File display " For WS-560M/WS-550M: When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 2 6 3 7 8 4 5 9 1 2 6 3 7 8 4 5 9 1 File name Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 2 Folder...
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... is recommended that you continuously charge them until full (☞ P.12). 10 Before using the unit or after long periods of parts/Power supply " For WS-560M/WS-550M: • When charging with either Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries or AAA Alkaline Batteries. 1 Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery cover...
... is recommended that you continuously charge them until full (☞ P.12). 10 Before using the unit or after long periods of parts/Power supply " For WS-560M/WS-550M: • When charging with either Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries or AAA Alkaline Batteries. 1 Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery cover...
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... primary batteries such as alkaline or lithium batteries. When charging, be sure to [ Power supply Power supply Charging by connecting to a computer via USB " For WS-560M/WS-550M: 3 While pressing the STOP 4 button, connect to the PC's USB port. 1 You can charge the batteries by the arrow to eject the USB connector...
... primary batteries such as alkaline or lithium batteries. When charging, be sure to [ Power supply Power supply Charging by connecting to a computer via USB " For WS-560M/WS-550M: 3 While pressing the STOP 4 button, connect to the PC's USB port. 1 You can charge the batteries by the arrow to eject the USB connector...
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..." regarding the destination of saved files (☞ P.18). 17 For listening to music, set the mode switch to [VOICE]. [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode " For WS-560M/WS-550M: [MUSIC] mode: Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC] This device can be used as a music player.
..." regarding the destination of saved files (☞ P.18). 17 For listening to music, set the mode switch to [VOICE]. [VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode " For WS-560M/WS-550M: [MUSIC] mode: Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC] This device can be used as a music player.
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... will be created under the [Music] folder, including [Music]. Each folder can be transferred to the part A above (☞ P.57). Notes on the folders " For WS-560M/WS-550M: About the folder for music playback When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player, a folder is automatically created within the music...
... will be created under the [Music] folder, including [Music]. Each folder can be transferred to the part A above (☞ P.57). Notes on the folders " For WS-560M/WS-550M: About the folder for music playback When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player, a folder is automatically created within the music...
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Operation of the folders for music playbacks: " For WS-560M/WS-550M: 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 ...
Operation of the folders for music playbacks: " For WS-560M/WS-550M: 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 ...
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... recording. for voice recordings. • Newly recorded audio will appear on the display. How to change according to holding business information. a b c 2 d e Recording REC s button " For WS-560M/WS-550M: • If the RECs button is pressed while the mode switch is stopped (☞ P.36, P.38). 3 Press the STOP4 button to P.20). Configure this...
... recording. for voice recordings. • Newly recorded audio will appear on the display. How to change according to holding business information. a b c 2 d e Recording REC s button " For WS-560M/WS-550M: • If the RECs button is pressed while the mode switch is stopped (☞ P.36, P.38). 3 Press the STOP4 button to P.20). Configure this...
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feedback will occur. 2 Recording " For WS-450S: Slide the MIC SENSE CONF/DICT switch to meet recording needs. 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 hearing loss. • Do not place earphones near a " For WS-560M/WS-550M: microphone as a band performance.
feedback will occur. 2 Recording " For WS-450S: Slide the MIC SENSE CONF/DICT switch to meet recording needs. 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 hearing loss. • Do not place earphones near a " For WS-560M/WS-550M: microphone as a band performance.
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...In the File list display, press the + or − button to select the file that you want to be resumed from a computer. * For WS-560M, WS-550M only. How to P.20). When the resume function is activated the stopped location will be registered, even if the power is turned on the... the mode switch according to the folder type (☞ P.17). • When playing back files recorded on the display. a b c 3 d e Playback " For WS-560M/WS-550M: • When playing back files transferred from [00] to [30]. 5 Press the STOP 4 button at any point you to transfer (copy) it from the...
...In the File list display, press the + or − button to select the file that you want to be resumed from a computer. * For WS-560M, WS-550M only. How to P.20). When the resume function is activated the stopped location will be registered, even if the power is turned on the... the mode switch according to the folder type (☞ P.17). • When playing back files recorded on the display. a b c 3 d e Playback " For WS-560M/WS-550M: • When playing back files transferred from [00] to [30]. 5 Press the STOP 4 button at any point you to transfer (copy) it from the...
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... or fast speed playback. Playback While the recorder is during normal, fast, or slow playback, and enable clear audio playback. Settings relating to playback " For WS-560M/WS-550M: Notes • When you perform the operation in stop at This changes the order of the the position of the recorder for playing back...
... or fast speed playback. Playback While the recorder is during normal, fast, or slow playback, and enable clear audio playback. Settings relating to playback " For WS-560M/WS-550M: Notes • When you perform the operation in stop at This changes the order of the the position of the recorder for playing back...
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...slow speed or fast speed playback. [Skip Space] (☞ P.36, P.43) The skip interval length can be set to 320 kbps * For WS-560M, WS-550M only. • Variable bitrate MP3 files (in which the recorder can only play properly. • For WAV files, this recorder can playback are...where the recorder is compatible with Microsoft Corporation DRM9, but not with DRM10. Combinations of the files in the linear PCM format. Playback " For WS-450S: Segment repeat (☞ P.32) This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played. [Replace] (☞ P.45) ...
...slow speed or fast speed playback. [Skip Space] (☞ P.36, P.43) The skip interval length can be set to 320 kbps * For WS-560M, WS-550M only. • Variable bitrate MP3 files (in which the recorder can only play properly. • For WAV files, this recorder can playback are...where the recorder is compatible with Microsoft Corporation DRM9, but not with DRM10. Combinations of the files in the linear PCM format. Playback " For WS-450S: Segment repeat (☞ P.32) This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played. [Replace] (☞ P.45) ...
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However, you cannot delete any folders when the recorder is set to complete processing. In addition, replace the batteries with new ones in order to ensure that the batteries will not run out while processing. • For WS-560M, WS-550M only: You can delete other than [Music] folders when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] mode. Erasing 3 Erasing 35 • It may be corrupted. Never remove batteries during this time because data may take over 10 seconds to [VOICE] mode. • For WS-450S only: You cannot delete folders through the recorder.
However, you cannot delete any folders when the recorder is set to complete processing. In addition, replace the batteries with new ones in order to ensure that the batteries will not run out while processing. • For WS-560M, WS-550M only: You can delete other than [Music] folders when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] mode. Erasing 3 Erasing 35 • It may be corrupted. Never remove batteries during this time because data may take over 10 seconds to [VOICE] mode. • For WS-450S only: You cannot delete folders through the recorder.
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... settings and return you to return to the playback screen without interrupting recording or playback. For WS-560M, WS-550M (Set to [VOICE] mode). *** For WS-560M, WS-550M only (Set to [VOICE] mode). ** For WS-450S. Skip Space Backlight LED * For WS-560M, WS-550M only (Set to [MUSIC] mode). 37 Menu setting method 7 Press the OK ` button to...
... settings and return you to return to the playback screen without interrupting recording or playback. For WS-560M, WS-550M (Set to [VOICE] mode). *** For WS-560M, WS-550M only (Set to [VOICE] mode). ** For WS-450S. Skip Space Backlight LED * For WS-560M, WS-550M only (Set to [MUSIC] mode). 37 Menu setting method 7 Press the OK ` button to...
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... purpose. [ST XQ]: Stereo extra high quality sound recording. [ST HQ]: Stereo high quality sound recording. [ST SP]: Stereo standard recording. " For WS-450S: • Use the switch to set the microphone sensitivity (☞ P.23). [Conference]: This is selected, [Folder] will appear on the [Rec...When [VOICE] is the standard level of this area are not erased when you would like to confirm information in advance before recording. " For WS-560M/WS-550M: • When performing operations on the display. * When a linear PCM format file has been selected, [Bit Rate] area displays the ...
... purpose. [ST XQ]: Stereo extra high quality sound recording. [ST HQ]: Stereo high quality sound recording. [ST SP]: Stereo standard recording. " For WS-450S: • Use the switch to set the microphone sensitivity (☞ P.23). [Conference]: This is selected, [Folder] will appear on the [Rec...When [VOICE] is the standard level of this area are not erased when you would like to confirm information in advance before recording. " For WS-560M/WS-550M: • When performing operations on the display. * When a linear PCM format file has been selected, [Bit Rate] area displays the ...
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..., an audio processing technology that increases sound clarity and bass quality. The low-frequency range can be adjusted. Play Menu " For WS-560M/WS-550M: • When operating the [Play Menu] screen, different settings items are displayed depending on the position of noisy surroundings, ... mode is selected: [WOW] [Equalizer] (☞ P.41) [Play Mode] (☞ P.41) [Play Speed] (☞ P.42) [Skip Space] (☞ P.43) " For WS-450S: [Voice Filter] [Play Mode] (☞ P.41) [Play Speed] (☞ P.42) [Skip Space] (☞ P.43) 40 Noise Cancel If recorded audio is difficult to ...
..., an audio processing technology that increases sound clarity and bass quality. The low-frequency range can be adjusted. Play Menu " For WS-560M/WS-550M: • When operating the [Play Menu] screen, different settings items are displayed depending on the position of noisy surroundings, ... mode is selected: [WOW] [Equalizer] (☞ P.41) [Play Mode] (☞ P.41) [Play Speed] (☞ P.42) [Skip Space] (☞ P.43) " For WS-450S: [Voice Filter] [Play Mode] (☞ P.41) [Play Speed] (☞ P.42) [Skip Space] (☞ P.43) 40 Noise Cancel If recorded audio is difficult to ...
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like noise. If [User] is less than 32 kbps. " For WS-560M/WS-550M: • Depending on the song, the SRS WOW XT effect will be played back repeatedly or randomly. [Off]: Disables this function. Select the desired ...
like noise. If [User] is less than 32 kbps. " For WS-560M/WS-550M: • Depending on the song, the SRS WOW XT effect will be played back repeatedly or randomly. [Off]: Disables this function. Select the desired ...
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... after playing the last file in the folder. The playback: tone will appear on the Play Speed display (default at 0.75 times as fast). " For WS-450S: 2 Set the playback speed. of the last file. 4 • In [Folder] mode, when the recorder comes to the end of the first...back in up to be from the first file in a language lesson at 1.5 times as fast). When retained. Menu setting method Menu setting method " For WS-560M/WS-550M: 1 Select [Slow Playback] or [Fast Playback]. sampling frequencyand the bit rate of the last file in the folder, [End] flashes for two ...
... after playing the last file in the folder. The playback: tone will appear on the Play Speed display (default at 0.75 times as fast). " For WS-450S: 2 Set the playback speed. of the last file. 4 • In [Folder] mode, when the recorder comes to the end of the first...back in up to be from the first file in a language lesson at 1.5 times as fast). When retained. Menu setting method Menu setting method " For WS-560M/WS-550M: 1 Select [Slow Playback] or [Fast Playback]. sampling frequencyand the bit rate of the last file in the folder, [End] flashes for two ...