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LCD/Sound Menu 43 Display (LCD panel 8 Power supply 10 / Device Menu 44 Rearranging files [Replace 45 1 Inserting batteries 10 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 ...
LCD/Sound Menu 43 Display (LCD panel 8 Power supply 10 / Device Menu 44 Rearranging files [Replace 45 1 Inserting batteries 10 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 ...
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... Any liability for future reference. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. f Warning: • Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly onto a battery or modify it safely and correctly. Recorded content in memory may be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near... Avoid sand or dirt. Keep this manual carefully to other wireless equipment, as they will be destroyed or erased by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other reasons is excluded from the...
... Any liability for future reference. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. f Warning: • Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly onto a battery or modify it safely and correctly. Recorded content in memory may be exposed to direct sunlight, or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle, near... Avoid sand or dirt. Keep this manual carefully to other wireless equipment, as they will be destroyed or erased by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other reasons is excluded from the...
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If this product such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor: 1 remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for a while, be sure to put it in the provided case to recharge them such as leakage, color change or deformity. •...
If this product such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor: 1 remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for a while, be sure to put it in the provided case to recharge them such as leakage, color change or deformity. •...
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... * For WS-560M, WS-550M only. ** For WS-450S only. 7 RECs (Record) button @ 9 button # MENU button $ - button % INDEX/ERASE button ^ OK ` button & 0 button * STOP4 button ( Battery cover ) HOLD switch - 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 LIST button...
... * For WS-560M, WS-550M only. ** For WS-450S only. 7 RECs (Record) button @ 9 button # MENU button $ - button % INDEX/ERASE button ^ OK ` button & 0 button * STOP4 button ( Battery cover ) HOLD switch - 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 LIST button...
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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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... 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 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 ...
... 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 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 ...
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... recorder can be used with the recorder, be sure to use the supplied specified Ni-MH rechargeable (BR401) batteries. • The supplied rechargeable batteries are not fully charged. polarities. Identification of disuse, it is recommended that you continuously charge them until full (☞ P.12).... 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 open. 2 Insert size-AAA alkaline battery, observing the correct = and - Before using the unit or after long periods of...
... recorder can be used with the recorder, be sure to use the supplied specified Ni-MH rechargeable (BR401) batteries. • The supplied rechargeable batteries are not fully charged. polarities. Identification of disuse, it is recommended that you continuously charge them until full (☞ P.12).... 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 open. 2 Insert size-AAA alkaline battery, observing the correct = and - Before using the unit or after long periods of...
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...the volume of the display, see only one Hash mark in the battery indicator. When the batteries are recommended. 11 Unloading the • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. If you will loose your currently recorded file because the file ...sure to use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (optional). Notes • Manganese batteries may cause a malfunction such as the batteries loose power. In this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are too weak, [ ] and [Battery Low] appears on the display...
...the volume of the display, see only one Hash mark in the battery indicator. When the batteries are recommended. 11 Unloading the • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. If you will loose your currently recorded file because the file ...sure to use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (optional). Notes • Manganese batteries may cause a malfunction such as the batteries loose power. In this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are too weak, [ ] and [Battery Low] appears on the display...
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...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 out of the recorder. • When charging the battery, press and hold the STOP 4 button until [Please Wait] is displayed. 4 Charging is completed... when battery indication becomes to a PC's USB port. Do not charge the primary batteries such as alkaline or lithium batteries. It may cause battery leakage heating and recorder malfunction. 1 Boot the PC. 2 Slide the USB connector ...
...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 out of the recorder. • When charging the battery, press and hold the STOP 4 button until [Please Wait] is displayed. 4 Charging is completed... when battery indication becomes to a PC's USB port. Do not charge the primary batteries such as alkaline or lithium batteries. It may cause battery leakage heating and recorder malfunction. 1 Boot the PC. 2 Slide the USB connector ...
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... ones. • Be sure to fully charge batteries regardless of such products. Be sure to prevent battery leakage or rust, remove the rechargeable batteries from other manufacturers. This is in damage to ensure environmentally friendly disposal. In order to charge them separately. For customers in Germany: Olympus has a contract with devices from 5°C to...
... ones. • Be sure to fully charge batteries regardless of such products. Be sure to prevent battery leakage or rust, remove the rechargeable batteries from other manufacturers. This is in damage to ensure environmentally friendly disposal. In order to charge them separately. For customers in Germany: Olympus has a contract with devices from 5°C to...
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... playback (recording) state unchanged (When playback has ended and the recording has ended due to the remaining memory being used up, it , or when the batteries have been inserted without the device having been used in a long time, the [Set Time & Date] will stop). 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the...
... playback (recording) state unchanged (When playback has ended and the recording has ended due to the remaining memory being used up, it , or when the batteries have been inserted without the device having been used in a long time, the [Set Time & Date] will stop). 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the...
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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 complete processing. • It may be corrupted. However, you cannot delete any folders when the recorder is set to [VOICE] mode. • For WS-450S only: You cannot delete folders through the recorder. Never remove batteries during this time because data may take over 10 seconds to [MUSIC] mode. Erasing 3 Erasing 35
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 complete processing. • It may be corrupted. However, you cannot delete any folders when the recorder is set to [VOICE] mode. • For WS-450S only: You cannot delete folders through the recorder. Never remove batteries during this time because data may take over 10 seconds to [MUSIC] mode. Erasing 3 Erasing 35
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... [Format Done] appears when formatting ends. Menu setting method Menu setting method 4 Notes • It may take over 10 seconds to ensure that the batteries will not run out while processing. • Never format the recorder from a PC. • Once the recorder is formatted, all the saved data,... including locked files and read-only files, are erased. • After formatting, recorded audio file names may not be corrupted. Never remove batteries during this time because data may be transferred to the recorder again. • When the recorder is formatted, the music files with DRM ...
... [Format Done] appears when formatting ends. Menu setting method Menu setting method 4 Notes • It may take over 10 seconds to ensure that the batteries will not run out while processing. • Never format the recorder from a PC. • Once the recorder is formatted, all the saved data,... including locked files and read-only files, are erased. • After formatting, recorded audio file names may not be corrupted. Never remove batteries during this time because data may be transferred to the recorder again. • When the recorder is formatted, the music files with DRM ...
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...any unnecessary files. Connect the recorder to P.20). [Format Error] Formatting error. Other Information Alarm message list Message Meaning Explanation Action [Battery Low] Low battery power. Error in the folder. Reformat the memory (☞ P.46). [Can't make the system file. ies (☞ P.10... and delete unnecessary file] The management file cannot be created due to the store where you purchased the recorder or an Olympus service station for remaining memory. The music files copied illegally. P.38). Erase index marks that are no longer required ...
...any unnecessary files. Connect the recorder to P.20). [Format Error] Formatting error. Other Information Alarm message list Message Meaning Explanation Action [Battery Low] Low battery power. Error in the folder. Reformat the memory (☞ P.46). [Can't make the system file. ies (☞ P.10... and delete unnecessary file] The management file cannot be created due to the store where you purchased the recorder or an Olympus service station for remaining memory. The music files copied illegally. P.38). Erase index marks that are no longer required ...
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...the correct folder (☞ P.18 to use the internal speaker. Move the recorder. 66 Troubleshooting Unplug the earphones to P.21). Battery power is off . Unable to the stereo recording mode (☞ P.36, P.38). Troubleshooting Symptom Nothing appears on the display Probable cause ... microphone sensitivity is set to P.21). The volume level is too low. Adjust the volume level (☞ P.27). Replace with new batteries (☞ P.10). The recorder was placed near a cell phone or fluorescent lamp while recording or during recording. -------- The maximum number...
...the correct folder (☞ P.18 to use the internal speaker. Move the recorder. 66 Troubleshooting Unplug the earphones to P.21). Battery power is off . Unable to the stereo recording mode (☞ P.36, P.38). Troubleshooting Symptom Nothing appears on the display Probable cause ... microphone sensitivity is set to P.21). The volume level is too low. Adjust the volume level (☞ P.27). Replace with new batteries (☞ P.10). The recorder was placed near a cell phone or fluorescent lamp while recording or during recording. -------- The maximum number...
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... High-efficiency rechargeable long life batteries. Converting plug adapters (PA331/PA231) which has stereo mini-plugs (ø3.5) with a tie-clip. 68 s Telephone pickup: TP7 Earphone type microphone can be clearly recorded. and Canada distec@olympus.com s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number... Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (BR401) as a pack. This charger can be plugged into your ear while phoning. Use to connect from the earphone jack output of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899 s User Support E-mail address in Europe dss.support@olympus-europa.com Accessories ...
... High-efficiency rechargeable long life batteries. Converting plug adapters (PA331/PA231) which has stereo mini-plugs (ø3.5) with a tie-clip. 68 s Telephone pickup: TP7 Earphone type microphone can be clearly recorded. and Canada distec@olympus.com s Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number... Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (BR401) as a pack. This charger can be plugged into your ear while phoning. Use to connect from the earphone jack output of Europe + 49 180 567 1083 + 49 40 23773 4899 s User Support E-mail address in Europe dss.support@olympus-europa.com Accessories ...
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... 2 kΩ 4 EAR jack: ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω or more 4 Input power requirement: Batteries: AAA battery (LR03) or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery 4 External dimensions: 94.8 mm × 38 mm × 11 mm (without protrusions) 4 Weight: 46 g (including battery) 4 Operating temperature: 0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F Guide to recording times 4 WS-560M...
... 2 kΩ 4 EAR jack: ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω or more 4 Input power requirement: Batteries: AAA battery (LR03) or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery 4 External dimensions: 94.8 mm × 38 mm × 11 mm (without protrusions) 4 Weight: 46 g (including battery) 4 Operating temperature: 0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F Guide to recording times 4 WS-560M...
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...WS-560M/WS-550M ([MUSIC] mode): During WMA file (128 kbps) playback mode (All Playback Mode): Alkaline battery Earphone: 26 h. Guide to the type of batteries used up, recording cannot be continued beyond the limit. Maximum recording time per song) Specifications and design are ...strictly rough guides. • Battery life is measured by Olympus. Even if the recorder's memory is set for each mode. Specifications • A maximum recording time per file...
...WS-560M/WS-550M ([MUSIC] mode): During WMA file (128 kbps) playback mode (All Playback Mode): Alkaline battery Earphone: 26 h. Guide to the type of batteries used up, recording cannot be continued beyond the limit. Maximum recording time per song) Specifications and design are ...strictly rough guides. • Battery life is measured by Olympus. Even if the recorder's memory is set for each mode. Specifications • A maximum recording time per file...
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... : WS-560M/WS-550M/WS-450S This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin Directive 2006/66/EC Annex II] indicates separate collection of waste batteries in the EU countries. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste... country for the disposal of this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health,environment and customer protection. Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available in Europe "CE" mark indicates that this product. Please do not ...
... : WS-560M/WS-550M/WS-450S This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin Directive 2006/66/EC Annex II] indicates separate collection of waste batteries in the EU countries. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste... country for the disposal of this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health,environment and customer protection. Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available in Europe "CE" mark indicates that this product. Please do not ...