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1. 88 LCD Contrast Adjustment Contrast 89 LED VED ete ie teet tries 90 Formatting the Recorder Format 91 Viewing System Information System Info sssssss 93 6 Other Practical Use Methods Using as External Memory of the Computer 94 7 Other Information Alarm Message List 95 Troubleshooting Accessories Optional 97 Specifications esssssss 98 Technical Assistance and Support 100 Safe and Proper Usage Before using your new recorder read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference The warning symbols indicate important safety related information To protect yourself and others from personal injury or damage to property it is essential that you always read the warnings and information provided General Precautions Do not leave the recorder in hot humid locations such as inside a closed automobile under direct sunlight or on the beach in the summer Do not store the recorder in places exposed to excessive moisture or dust Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the unit Do not place the recorder on top of or near electric appliances such as TVs or refrigerators Avo
2. the top file the recorder will fast rewind starting from the end of the last file y eq eld ISN Skip a Music File While Playing It Press the l button during playback slow playback or fast playback gt The next file is cued and playback starts at the previously set speed It cues within the playback range selected in Play Mode If Random is On it cues the next file randomly Press the k lt button during playback slow playback or fast playback gt The file being played is cued and playback starts at the previously Set speed Press the k lt button 2 times during playback slow playback or fast playback gt The previous file is cued and playback starts at the previously Set speed e f Random is On the files will be cued randomly When the Playback or Fast Forward Reaches to the End of the Last File When the playback reaches to the end of the last file it returns to the starting position of the head file and stops If Random 1 P 61 is On it returns to the starting position of the file that is randomly played and stops If you select All in Play Mode rs P 59 all the files in this recorder can be played continuously xoegfe d ISN 50 a Select Play Mode Play Mode There are six play modes You can choose whether to play by file or folder or all files stored in the recorder While the
3. 53 Jop4028H 9u1 0 9JI4 JSN Buleysuesy M Click on the upper right corner v and set the synchronization options Click on the Create folder hierarchy on device to check The folder with artist name or album name is automatically created This will make you find the file you want to listen to more easily 1 If Create folder hierarchy on device is checked by default click to uncheck the box once and click it again to check 2 After the synchronous transfer to the recorder a file named WMPInfo xml is created If you delete this file the 1 may need to be set again Click the Start Sync J The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to the recorder is displayed in Item on Device Me J 5 start syne when device Sotnas ted devices UK Comes rk Heb Notes Copying the music files with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portable device such as this recorder may be restricted Refer to the online help of Windows Media Player for details If the music files are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory the message Cannot make the system file Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file may appear on this recorder s display In such a case erase the files to make free space hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music file sizes fo
4. Telephone pickup TP7 Monaural Earphone type microphone can be plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded Ni MH rechargeable battery and charger set BC400 Europe only BC400 comes with an Ni MH rechargeable battery charger BU 400 and 4 Ni MH rechargeable batteries BR401 as a pack This charger can quick charge Olympus AA or AAA Ni MH rechargeable batteries Ni MH rechargeable battery BR401 High efficiency rechargeable long life batteries Connecting cord KA333 Connecting cord which has stereo mini plugs 03 5 with resistance at both ends Use to connect from the earphone jack output of the recorder to the microphone input jack when recording Converting plug adapters PA331 PA231 which convert to the monaural mini plug 23 5 or monaural mini plug 62 5 are also enclosed DSS Player software If you transfer voice files recorded with the recorder to a PC you can easily play back organize and edit the files You can also manage Podcast contents download from web site or transfer to the recorder The DSS Player can be upgraded to a DSS Player Plus which is equipped with a enhanced functionality Option compatible with recognition software joining and splitting of the files and configuring the menu settings of this recorder Fa Ileuondo seuosseo y 97 suoneoayioeds 98 Specifications For the Dig
5. Off 1Sec 2Sec 3Sec 4Sec 5Sec 10Sec P 82 S Play x0 5 x0 625 x0 75 x0 875 Play P 84 Play Speed F Play x1 125 x1 25 x1 375 x1 5 Play ea ete Ey Beep On Off P 87 Backlight On Off P 88 Beep amp 01 12 P 89 On Off P 90 megas merorder in which to play P 68 Heed hour minute year month P17 E Format Start Cancel P 91 System Info Capacity Model Name Version P 93 Notes The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation when a selected item is not applied If the menus are entered during playback but 8 seconds elapse with no buttons being pressed the screen will return to the playback display epo SISNIW 1sr1 Nua uiseig ka n Features Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Us ee eee ane This chapter will use VOICE mode display screens to explain the operations e Erasing Erasing One File at a Time A selected file can be erased from a folder Select the file you want to delete In the stop status display the file or place the cursor on the file in the list display Press the ERASE button 2 The Cancel indicator flashes s Misit button to choose a Eu 4 Press the OK button The display changes to File Erase and erasing will start Erase Done is displayed when the file is erased File numbers will be reassigned automatica
6. SONG A Artist o GSS ce ruo Battery indicator D Current file number D Total number of recorded files in the folder D Memory remaining indicator E F bar Title and artist name indicator D Play position bar indicator syed Jo uoneonnuop Asayeg Busu E Inserting Battery Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open Insert size AAA alkaline battery observing the correct polarity Close the battery cover completely by pressing to the direction then sliding to the direction B If the hour indicator flashes in the display see Setting Time Date Time amp Date P 17 Replacing the Battery The battery indicator on the display changes as the battery loses power ima gt m gt 4 aj 5d When 4 appears on the display replace the battery as soon as possible When the battery is too weak 4 Battery Low appears on the display and the recorder shuts down When changing battery AAA alkaline battery or Olympus Ni MH battery is recommended Ni MH Rechargeable Battery Optional Ni MH rechargeable batteries from Olympus can be used for the recorder Use them with the BU 400 Olympus Ni MH Rechargeable Battery Charger Europe only rs P 97 Notes Manganese battery may not be used in this recorder Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the battery Unloading the battery while the recorder is in use may corrupt the file
7. IV LI 004005 1H27M53s Notes When a meeting and lecture is to be recorded clearly set other than LP mode to record When an external monaural microphone is used while the recorder is set to ST XQ ST HQ or ST SP 24 mode audio will be recorded to the L channel only Ed Microphone Sensitivity Mic Sense Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs 3 if E OE 9 0 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU button for 1 second or longer The Menu screen opens P 42 Press the OK or gt l button The Rec Menu screen opens Press the or button to choose Mic Sense Press the OK or PI button The microphone sensitivity setup process begins Press the or button to choose between Conf and Dict Conf High sensitivity mode that records sounds in all directions Dict Low sensitivity mode suited for dictation Press the OK button to complete the setup screen If the k lt button is pressed the setting will be canceled and it will return to the Rec Menu screen Press the STOP button to close the menu a Microphone sensitivity indicator Rec Menu Rec Mode VCVA Low Cut Filter Mic Sense Dict AEH LUZ 1201 2 004005 1H27M53s Note When the speaker s voice is to be recorded clearly set to Dict dictation mode and move the built in stereo microphone close to
8. P 30 Unable to erase The file is locked Unlock the file P 40 The file is read only Cancel the read only setting of the file on the PC Noise heard during playback The recorder was shaken during recording The recorder was placed near a cell phone or fluorescent light while recording or during playback Move the recorder Recording level too low The microphone sensitivity is too low Set the microphone sensitivity to Conf mode and try again P 25 Unable to set index marks tempmarks The maximum number of marks has been reached Erase unnecessary marks s P 76 The file is locked The file is read only Unlock the file P 40 Cancel the read only setting of the file on the PC Cannot find the recorded voice Wrong folder Switch to the right folder Accessories Optional Stereo microphone ME51S The high fidelity of the recording which only stereo can perform Furthermore it gives clear sound quality with less noise Highly sensitive noise cancellation monaural microphone ME52 This microphone is used to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise Noise Cancellation monaural microphone ME12 Dictation microphone Used to get crisp recordings of your own voice by reducing the effects of ambient noise Tie clip microphone ME15 Monaural Small concealing microphone with a tie clip
9. Recommended settings Recording Mode ST XQ Meetings and business negotiations with a small number of people ST XQ ST HQ ST SP Microphone Sensitivity Dictation with a lot of background noise ST XQ ST HQ HQ Dict Music playing wild birds singing and railway sounds ST XQ Microphone Sensitivity Off Dictation in a quiet environment Set the microphone sensitivity according to the volume being recorded There is no particular recommendation Choose a setting for recording NS 483114 102 MO7 18314 1n2 01 34 19S 2 N s 914 q 19410 10 suOYdoJIW jeu191X3 Wo BuIp10234 28 Ed Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices To MIC microphone jack Recording with External Microphone Connect the external microphone to the microphone jack of the recorder When the external microphone is connected to the microphone jack of the recorder the built in microphone will not operate Applicable External Microphones optional Stereo microphone ME51S The built in large diameter microphone enables sensitive stereo recording Stereo recording is available only in ST XQ ST HQ or ST SP modes 9 Highly sensitive noise cancellation monaural microphone ME52 This microphone is used to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise 9 Noise Cancellation monaural microphone ME12 Dictation microphone
10. Used to get clear recordings of your own voice by reducing the effects of ambient noise 9 Tie clip microphone ME15 Monaural Small concealing microphone with a tie clip Telephone pickup TP7 Monaural Earphone type microphone can be plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded To MIC microphone jack To EAR earphone jack To audio input terminal of other devices Recording the Sound of Other Devices with this Recorder The sound can be recorded when connecting to the audio output terminal earphone jack of the other device and the microphone jack of the recorder with the connecting cord optional KA333 P 97 for dubbing To audio output terminal of other devices Recording the Sound of this Recorder with Other Devices The sound of this recorder can be recorded to other devices when connected to the audio input terminal microphone jack of other devices and the earphone jack of this recorder with the connecting cord optional KA333 for dubbing Notes Use the connecting cord sold separately for dubbing KA333 to connect the recorder with other devices The detailed input levels cannot be adjusted with this recorder When you connect the recorder to an external device execute a test recording and adjust the output level of the external device only with the L channel microphone A microphone with plug in power which re
11. WS 331M 2GB 35 hours 30 minutes WS 321M 1GB 17 hours 40 minutes WS 311M 512MB 8 hours 45 minutes 71 hours 00 minutes 35 hours 25 minutes 17 hours 40 minutes 142 hours 05 minutes 70 hours 55 minutes 35 hours 25 minutes 142 hours 05 minutes 70 hours 55 minutes 35 hours 25 minutes 279 hours 35 minutes 139 hours 40 minutes 69 hours 40 minutes 555 hours 45 minutes 277 hours 35 minutes 138 hours 30 minutes Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made The displayed available recording time and recorded time are approximate indications It has a backlight full dot display LCD Index mark and temp mark features display screen P 11 allow you to quickly find desired It features various repeat functions locations r P 76 vs P 59 P 78 The playback speed can be controlled as preferred P 84 Main Features of the Digital Music Player You can play back music files in WMA and MP3 format P 55 The WS 331M can hold about 500 songs the WS 321M about 250 and the WS 311M about 125 at 128 kbps 4 minutes per song It has built in WOW XT rs P 63 You can change the playback equalizer settings P 66 6 Connecting this recorder directly to the USB port links up with your PC The data can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software P 46 This recorder
12. The cursor will flash to confirm that the E Music n O 6 file can be moved SONG Awra O SONG B wma 9906 SONG C wma L Qn Press the or button to select the location to move it to Press the OK button to complete the file moving If there are more files to move repeat Steps 5 through 8 If the OK button is pressed for one second or longer file order rearrangement will close and the recorder will return to the Sub Menu screen Press the STOP buiton to close the menu Move Music SONG A wma SONG G wma SONG B wma il Move Music SONG A wma SONG C wma SONG B wma dl nom SX2e11 y BulAoW 69 PON SISNW 1S1 Nua 70 a Menu List MUSIC Mode Below is a map of the menu structure seen when the menus are entered while the recorder is stopped If the MENU button is pressed and held for more than one second during playback Play Mode Random WOW EQ Back Space and Play Speed settings can be set without interrupting playback Menus highlighted with EN are common to both VOICE and MUSIC modes and can be selected even when the mode switch is set to VOICE a fenaa File File Repeat Folder P 59 Folder Repeat All All Repeat Play Mode On Off P 61 SRS 3D High Middle Low Off P 63 TruBass High Middle Low Off Flat Rock Pop Jazz User P 66
13. 08 Even after an index or temp mark is Set placed recording or playback will continue so you can place index or temp marks in other locations in a similar manner Clearing an Index Mark or a Temp Mark Follow the procedures below to erase index or temp marks So 99900046 2 Locate the index or temp mark you want to clear Press the Pi or k lt button to m ami 1201120 a select an index or temp mark to erase ii6M41Ss Index 08 y Press the ERASE button while the index or temp number appears for approximately 2 seconds on the display The index or temp mark is erased 9 Index or temp numbers after the erased index or temp number will automatically move up Temp marks are temporary markings so if you move to another file switch to the list screen or connect the recorder to a computer they will be automatically erased Notes Up to 16 index and temp marks can be set in a file If you try to place more than 16 index or temp marks the Index Full message will appear for index marks and Temp Full for temp marks Index or temp marks cannot be set or erased in a locked file s P 40 Sx1e y dway pue syseyy xopulj 7 yoeqhe q eaday 1ueuiBes uibeg 0 MOH eal 78 ZA How to Begin Segment Repeat Playback This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played
14. 13 04 26 during playback press the k lt button to close the menu screen e E ma An icon will appear on the display according to the setting Selected play mode Notes In File mode when the recorder comes to the end of the last file in the folder End flashes for 2 seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start of the last file In Folder mode when the recorder comes to the end of the last file in the folder End flashes for 2 seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start of the first file in the folder In All mode after playing the last file in the folder the recorder will start playing from the first file in the next folder When it comes to the end of the last file in the recorder End flashes for 2 seconds on the display and the recorder stops at the start of the first file in the recorder 433 Random Playback Random Ci You can set the random playback of the music files within the range set in Play Mode P 59 d x es 2 oeooeooo eoeoooo oeooooo Peoeooo Peoooo heeeeo While the recorder is stopped or during playback press the MENU button for 1 second or longer The Menu screen opens P 70 If the recorder is stopped proceed to Step 2 If the recorder is playing proceed to Step 3 Press the OK or PI button The Play Menu screen opens Press the or butto
15. button is pressed the setting will be canceled and it will return to the Rec Menu screen Lu XY fess Press the OK button to complete beo boo dies the STOP button to close the oB M an If it is set to On will appear on the display 00mu00s VCVA Variable Control Voice Actuator 1H27Md3s indicator Press the REC button to start NaH am recording When the sound volume is lower than the J CS Lee 11121 preset threshold sound level recording automatically stops after 1 sec approximately I and Standby flashes on the display The record play indicator light glows red when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses Press the gt l or lt button adjust the pause sound level 121 The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 E Ne 11121 different values The higher the value the more sensitive the recorder to sounds At O ac 1 the highest value even the faintest sound will activate recording The VCVA pause sound level can be adjusted according to the ambient background noise b Level meter varies according to the sound volume being recorded Start level moves to the right left according to the set level A im Notes The start stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode P 25 If the starting level is not adjusted within 2 seconds the display will return to the previous
16. fey us Buikeld oeooeooo eooooo oooooo oeooooo oeooooo eooooo Press and hold the H button while the recorder is stopped in the file display n inni gt f you release the button it will stop Press 031120 the PLAY or OK button to start playing 77 02v05s back from where it was stopped 224418 a File length Press and hold the I button while playing a file gt When you release the I button the recorder will resume normal playback f there is an index mark or temp mark in the middle of the file the recorder will stop at that location The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of the file Continue pressing the k lt button to proceed with the review from the end of the previous file e f the lt 4 button is kept pressed while the recorder is stopped at the start of the top file the recorder will fast rewind starting from the end of the last file Locating the Beginning of the File Press the l button during playback slow playback or fast playback gt The next file is cued and playback starts at the previously set speed Press the k lt button during playback slow playback or fast playback ub The file being played is cued and playback starts at the previously set speed Press the k lt button 2 times during playback slow playback or fast playback gt The previous file is cued and playback
17. is compatible with USB 2 0 enabling fast data transfer to a computer Ni MH 9 rechargeable Qe battery and charger set optional vs P 97 This USB storage class support recorder can be utilized as external memory to read and save the data P 94 By connecting the computer with the USB pictures text data etc can be saved and utilized to carry data SoJnjeoJ UPN sued Jo uoneoynuepi le 10 Identification of Parts EAR Earphone jack 2 MIC Microphone jack 8 Built in stereo microphone R 4 REC Record button 8 STOP button PLAY button Built in speaker USB terminal VOL button P button VOL button 42 FOLDER INDEX button Battery compartment 43 ERASE button OK MENU button 5 kaa button Display LCD panel 4 Record Play indicator light Built in stereo microphone L USB access indicator light 9 Strap hole HOLD switch 3 Mode VOICE MUSIC switch 3 RELEASE Release button Battery cover Display LCD Panel VOICE mode display 6600 9 Haram o Hx N Gram o oan aT 20112049 PTE Folder indicator VCVA Variable Control Voice Actuator indicator Record mode indicator Character information display 5 Microphone sensitivity indicator Erase lock indicator Low Cut Filter indicator Q Playback effect indicator MUSIC mode display ie Music 01 36
18. mode Approx 12 hours HQ mode Approx 12 5 hours SP mode Approx 12 5 hours LP mode Approx 15 hours Playback All Mode Speaker playback Approx 6 hours Earphone playback Approx 11 5 hours For the Digital Music Player Compatible data format WMA MP3 MPEG 1 MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 Sampling frequency 44 1 kHz Frequency band 20 Hz to 20 kHz Playback time WS 331M about 500 songs WS 321M about 250 songs WS 311M about 125 songs 128kbps 4 minutes per song Maximum headphone output 5mW 5mW at load of 22 Q Alkaline battery life WMA Approx 16 hours MP3 Approx 19 hours Ni MH rechargeable battery life WMA Approx 12 5 hours MP3 Approx 14 hours Common Specifications Recording medium Built in NAND FLASH memory WS 331M 2GB WS 321M 1GB WS 311M 512MB Speaker Built in 918 mm round dynamic speaker MIC jack 93 5 mm impedance 2kQ EAR jack 93 5 mm impedance 8Q or more Maximum working output 3 V DC 70 mW or more 8Q speaker Input power requirement Rated voltage 1 5 V Batteries AAA battery LROS3 or ZRO3 or Ni MH rechargeable battery External dimensions 94 8 x 38 6 x 11 mm without protrusions Weight 47 g including alkaline battery Specifications and design are subject to change without notice Battery life is measured by Olympus It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the conditions of use suoneoyioeds i 99 u
19. screen If the k lt button is pressed the setting will be canceled and it will return to the Beep amp Display screen Press the STOP button to close the menu Beep amp Display Beep com LED Contrast Level Id L H 1 amp 3u025 1ueunsn py 1se11u02 021 89 aa a31 ka 90 ZA LED LED You can set it so the Record Play indicator light does not turn on tet Ovni 899900 AN dais em While the recorder is stopped press the MENU button for 1 second or longer The Menu screen opens P 42 P 70 Press the or button to choose Beep amp Display Press the OK or gt P button The Beep amp Display screen opens Press the or button to choose LED Press the OK or PI button The LED setup process begins Press the or button to choose between On and Off On LED light will be set Off LED light will be canceled Press the OK button to complete the setup screen If the k lt button is pressed the setting will be canceled and it will return to the Beep amp Display screen Press the STOP button to close the menu Beep amp Display Beep Backlight Contrast LED Off EE 7 Formatting the Recorder Format If you format the recorder all files will be removed and all function settings will return to defaults except date and time settings Transfer any importa
20. screen during playback move the cursor to change playback sound accordingly Press the OK button to save your setting Returns to the SRS 3D or TruBass selection display If the lt button is pressed the setting will be canceled Press the STOP button to close the menu If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback press the H button to close the menu screen If it is set to anything other than Off Ce will appear on the display WOW indicator Notes fl foc 01 06 U LJ o o or r3 00 mje TTER 3 SONGA Artist C 02 13 04 26 Fd ce m If no operation is made for 3 minutes during the setting it will return to the stop status Both the surround effect and bass effect are Off as the WOW default settings will be displayed on the screen if the surround effect or the bass effect is set The WOW effect will be weakened if the bit rate for any music file is less than 32 kbps Depending on the song the WOW effect will be heightened and may sound like noise If this happens adjust the WOW effect The WOW Effect cannot be used when Playback Speed P 84 is set MOM 19944 MOM 9ui Bulsessou 65 03 1ezijenb3 Bunoejes a Selecting Equalizer EQ If you change the equalizer setting you can enjoy the music with your favorite sound quality
21. starts at the previously set speed f there is an index mark or temp mark in the middle of the file the recorder will stop at that location f the previous playback is set rs P 82 the recorder will playback in reverse skip for the set time To EAR earphone jack Playback Through Earphone An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening When the earphone is used the recorder speaker will be switched off Notes To avoid irritation to the ear insert the earphone after turning down the volume level When you listen with the earphone during playback do not raise the volume too much It may cause hearing impairment and decrease in hearing ability BuiKeld 33 N J99ue5 esioN uonoung jo2ue esioN 34 Za Noise Cancel Function Noise Cancel If recorded audio is difficult to understand because of noisy surroundings adjust the Noise Cancel setting level Noise will be reduced in the file when it s played back for better sound quality ki 900 99900 ii eo e SO Uus Am zl f m MENU JP ELE 6 O C6 ie While the recorder is stopped or during playback press the MENU button for 1 second or longer The Menu screen opens P 42 If the recorder is stopped proceed to Step 2 If the recorder is playing proceed to Step 4 Press the or button to choo
22. the speaker s mouth 5 to 10 cm 2 to 4 inches and record NS asuas oi AurAnisues euoudojdorwy 25 NS 483114 1ND 01 18314 IND MOT BY 19S 26 2A Set the Low Cut Filter Low Cut Filter The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low frequency sounds and record voices more clearly This function can reduce noise from air conditioners projectors and other similar noises j le L While the recorder is stopped press the MENU button for 1 second or longer The Menu screen opens P 42 Press the OK or gt I button The Rec Menu screen opens Press the or button to choose Low Cut Filter Press the OK or gt gt I button The Low Cut Filter setup process begins Press the or button to choose between On and Off On Low Cut Filter will be turned on Off Low Cut Filter will be canceled Press the OK button to complete the setup screen If the k lt button is pressed the setting will be canceled and it will return to the Rec Menu screen Press the STOP button to close the menu If it is set to On 3 will appear on the display a Low Cut Filter indicator ABES LU 120120 Rec Menu Rec Mode Mic Sense VCVA Low Cut Filter on Off 004005 1H27M53s Recommended Settings by Recording Condition Recording condition Conferences with large crowds and lectures in large rooms
23. to store private information while Folder E might be dedicated to holding business information Newly recorded audio will be saved as the last file in the selected folder iss Bos Vini inue di E 01 119 c oose a older in which to make WS330001 WMA Shi De VOU Every time the FOLDER button is pressed folders will switch WS330004 WMA Current folder Press the REC button to start m an recording The record play indicator light glows red Gen 120120 Turn the built in stereo microphone in the os 5u125 direction to be recorded E The display changes depending on the Display in the stereo recording mode P 24 recording mode b Current recording mode Recording elapsed time x inn d Memory remaining indicator E F bar a Wy wer the bar indicates remaining memory amp e 120120 Level meter varies according to the sound 3 5u12s volume being recorded L Da Every time the OK button is pressed CENSUI i 2 s Display in the monaural while recording Recording elapsed recording mode time and Remaining recording time cycles in the location indicated by Press the STOP button to stop recording N Buip1028H 19 N Buip102oH 20 Notes To ensure recording from the beginning start speaking after you see the red record play indicator light on A beep will sound when remaining recording time reaches 60 se
24. was stopped Press and hold the gt button while playing a file gt When you release the gt button the recorder will resume normal playback e f there is an index mark or temp mark r P 76 in the middle of the file the recorder will stop at that location The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file If you press and hold the P button it continues fast forwarding within the playback range selected in the Play Mode s P 59 While Random 1 P 61 is set to On it continues fast forwarding of files randomly E mi ts Rewinding Press and hold the k lt button while the recorder is stopped in the file display gt f you release the button it will stop Press the PLAY or OK button to start playing back from where it was stopped Press and hold the I t button while playing a file gt When you release the ke button the recorder will resume normal playback f there is an index mark or temp mark in the middle of the file the recorder will stop at that location Once it reaches back to the starting position of the file it stops If you press and hold the k lt button it continues rewinding within the playback range E oo on Z selected in the Play Mode While Random is set to On it continues the 909999 rewinding of files randomly O08 ae f the k lt button is kept pressed while the recorder is stopped at the start of
25. x0 875 Play P 84 F Play x1 125 x1 25 x1 375 x1 5 Play j All Play On Off P 38 Rei esi IEE Beep On Off P 87 Backlight On Off P 88 Beep amp Display Contrast 01 12 P 89 MiB On Off P 90 On Off P 40 In order of hour minute year month and day P 17 x Format Start Cancel P 91 System Info Capacity Model Name Version P 93 Notes The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation when a selected item is not applied f the menus are entered during playback but 8 seconds elapse with no buttons being pressed the screen will return to the playback display NS po 3910A 1sr1 nue 2d Ano ui sop Bunes les M Using the Recorder on Your PC Saving Files in Your PC By being connected to a PC the recorder enables you to do the following You can save back up the files stored in the recorder on your PC Also you can transfer the files from your PC to the recorder Using the Windows Media Player the stored WMA or MP3 files on your PC can be transferred and played back on this recorder Playback voice files on your PC The voice file recorded by this recorder can be played on your PC using the Windows Media Player or the simplified playback software DSS Player Lite which can be downloaded for free from the website of the Olympus Using the DSS Player Lite enables you to sea
26. 0001 Once the recorder is formatted the music files with DRM may not be transferred to the recorder again When the recorder is formatted all the saved data including locked files and read only files are erased A RU ALI You can check the recorder s information on the menu screen ig 999 SE Om a 90 While the recorder is stopped press the MENU button for 1 second or longer The Menu screen opens P 42 P 70 Press the or button to choose Sub Menu Press the OK or PI button The Sub Menu screen opens Press the or button to choose System Info Press the OK or gt l button Capacity Model Version will appear Press the STOP button to close the menu A Viewing System Information System Info Sub Menu Lock Time amp Date Format System Info System Info Capacity 2GB Model WS381 Version 1 00 ojuj ue1s S uoneunoju uiejs s BurwelA E so 2t Jayndwiog au jo oway jeusa xq se Duis e so A Other Practical Use Methods Using as External Memory of the Computer With the recorder connected to your PC you can download data from the memory to your PC and upload data stored on your PC to the memory Example Copying Data from PC to Recorder using Explorer Start Windows Connecting the recorder to your PC For the connection procedure refer to Connecting to Your PC P 46 Open the Exp
27. 2eq eld ISN 56 Press the or button to select i Root 01 06 the proper sound volume SONGA Artist C The display shows the volume level You can choose between 0 and 30 Volume Level1 5 Volume level meter Press the STOP or OK button at any point you want to stop the playback Stop a file play back at any point Press the PLAY or OK button to start playing back from where it was stopped Press and hold the STOP button while this j recorder is in stop mode to display the remaining memory 1m 70 07v010 38 Remain 1 9GB The next track will automatically start once the track being played is finished Notes The proper bit rate for playback on the recorder is 5 kbps to 256 kbps for both the WMA and MP3 format It is possible to play back MP3 files with different bit rates converting the bit rate within one file however the displayed time may not be accurate When using the earphones do NOT set the volume too high Listening at very high volume may lead to hearing loss It is possible to listen to music without the earphones using the internal speakers however the sound will be in mono not stereo Up to 40 characters per track can be used to list title and artist name Forwarding Press and hold the 1 button while the recorder is stopped in the file display gt f you release the button it will stop Press the PLAY or OK button to start playing back from where it
28. DIC INN Eat RECORDER WS 331M WS 321M WS 311M INSTRUCTIONS EN INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely Keep the instructions handy for future reference To ensure successful recordings we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use Introduction The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced notice Contact our Customer Support Center for the latest information relating to product names and model numbers The utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrity of the contents of this document In the unlikely event that a questionable item error or omission is found please contact our Customer Support Center Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a defect of the product repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station or any other reasons is excluded from the Olympus s liability oO Trademarks IBM and PC AT are the trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation Microsoft Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation WOW XT SRS and C6 symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc WOW XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc MPEG Layer 3 a
29. E Choose a file that contains a L u inni segment you want to play back ew 12012 repeatedly and press the PLAY or OK button 1 ono File playback begins Press the REC button at the point m ani you want to start segment repeat 244 playback 120120 pem 224505 End will flash on the display Even while End is flashing changing the playback speed r P 84 fast forward and rewind P 31 P 32 can be executed the same as during normal playback and it can be advanced quickly to the end position When it reaches to the end of the file while g End is flashing the point will become the end position and repeat playback will start Press the REC button again at the position where you want to end segment repeat playback The Play message appears and repeat playback will start The recorder repeatedly plays back the segment until the segment repeat playback is canceled A inni 1201120 As in regular play mode playback speed 1 P 84 can be changed during segment repeat playback as well If an index mark and temp mark P 76 are inserted or eliminated during segment repeat playback segment repeat playback will be canceled and it will return to regular play mode Cancel the Segment Repeat Playback Function Press the REC button wb The segment repeat playback is released and playback contin
30. H Scroll bar appears when EET Tr the whole contents cannot cre WS330002 WMA WS330003 WMA i a WS330004 WMA 004005 18 05s File length File being selected The file name will be highlighted and the file name and date and time the file was recorded will scroll across the screen once Music File A Music File B H Lf Music File C folder First layer z Artist A Abts B MUSIC Mode Slide the mode switch to the MUSIC position This recorder can save the music files WMA MP3 files transferred from the PC in the 2 music folders the original Root folder and its subsidiary Music folder Also this recorder can create the folders in up to 2 layers within the Music folder It is convenient to manage the multiple albums with the same artist name Up to 200 files can be saved in each iib Second layer ey Folder t File Album 1 C0 0 Album 2 Music File F 423 Music File G y 001 002 Save up to 200 files 200 Notes Up to 128 folders including Root and Music folders can be operated on this recorder When using Windows Media Player 10 click Start Sync instead of setting the synchronization options All the files will be transferred to the part above t P 52 epo DISNIN pue PON 32IOA I 15 POW SISNIN pu
31. I S N ZA Setting Time Date Time amp Date If you set the date and time beforehand the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file Setting the date and time beforehand enables easier file management 7 The hour indicator will flash automatically when you load a battery before using the recorder for the first time or after the recorder hasn t been used for a long time Proceed from step 1 Press the gt gt or I 4 button to select the item to set Select the item from hour minute year month and day with a flashing point Press the or button to set Follow the same steps by pressing the l or lt button to select the next item and press the or button to set Example 10 38 P M 10 38 PM lt gt 22 38 Initial setting the FOLDER button while setting them Example January 7 2007 eooooo oooooo Time amp Date Time amp Date 1u 7D 2007v 3 38PM 1M 7D 2007v IE 3 8 PM You can choose between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the FOLDER button while setting the hour and minute You can choose the order of the year month day by pressing EE 1M 7b 2007Y 7p 1M 2007Y 2007v 1M 7b 9 Initial setting HE aea eui ejeg eur Buas 17 aea ewIL ejeg eun Burmes E 18 Press the OK button to co
32. If the surrounding noise is loud the starting sensitivity of the VCVA can be adjusted according to the recording situation To ensure successful recordings prior testing and adjustment of the start stop actuation level is recommended NS WADA 101emioy 2910A J011u02 ejqeueA ay usn 23 Ed Recording Modes Rec Mode The recording mode can be chosen from ST XQ stereo extra high quality sound recording ST HQ stereo high quality sound recording ST SP stereo standard recording HQ high quality sound recording SP standard recording and LP long term recording B N 2 po 2 4 sepoy Bulpsooay While the recorder is stopped press the MENU button for 1 second or longer The Menu screen opens P 42 Press the OK or gt P button The Rec Menu screen opens Press the OK or PI button The recording mode setup process begins Press the or button to select the recording mode Press the OK button to complete the setup screen If the k lt button is pressed the setting will be canceled and it will return to the Rec Menu screen Press the STOP button to close the menu Record mode indicator Press and hold the STOP button while the recorder is stopped to check Remaining Memory and Remaining Recording Time in the selected recording mode 1201 2 Rec Menu Mic Sense VCVA Low Cut Filter omit o o obi x Z 9 O o
33. If you are recording into a file and the battery runs out you will lose your currently recorded file because the file header will not be able to close It is crucial to change the battery once you see only one hash mark in the battery indicator If it takes longer than 15 minutes to replace the dead battery or if you take the battery in and out repeatedly at short intervals you may have to reset the time when you have loaded a fresh battery Remove the battery if you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time When playing a voice music file the recorder may be reset due to the reduction of the voltage output of the battery depending on the volume level even if dim is displayed in the battery indicator In this case lower the volume of the recorder Power Supply When the recorder is not being used turn the power off to reduce battery consumption to a minimum Even if the power is turned off existing data mode settings and clock settings will be maintained aoko ESSA Turning On the Power Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite that indicated by the arrow The display will turn on and the power will be turned on The resume function will bring the recorder back to the stop position in memory before power was turned off Turning Off the Power Slide the HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow while the recorder is not in operation The display shuts
34. MA WS330004 WMA A 03 120 WS330001 WMA WS330002 WMA WS330003 WMA 5 WS330004 WMA List display ALY m 031120 00400s 22M41s File display ALY im 031120 amp O0 5u 1 05 220418 p eer ALY im 031120 az Volume Level1 5 ri fey oeooooo eoeooo oooooo oooooo eoeooo oeeoooo Press the STOP or OK button at any point you want to stop the playback Stop a file play back at any point Press the PLAY or OK button to start playing back from where it was stopped Press and hold the STOP button while this recorder is in stop mode to display the remaining memory a 70 07Yii1 0 38 emain 6 8H56u0 2s 1 9GB Press and hold the gt I button while the recorder is stopped in the file display AH m gt f you release the button it will stop Press 031120 the PLAY or OK button to start playing 02u05s back from where it was stopped 2241s a File length Press and hold the gt button while playing a file gt When you release the gt button the recorder will resume normal playback e f there is an index mark or temp mark r P 76 in the middle of the file the recorder will stop at that location The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file Continue pressing the Wl button to proceed with the cue from the beginning of the next file BuiKeld EL
35. Play Speed Press the OK or gt P button The playback speed setup process begins Press the or button to choose between S Play and F Play Press the OK or gt i button Start setting each of S Play and F Play Press the or button to set the playback speed S Play x0 5 x0 625 x0 75 x0 875 F Play x1 125 x1 25 x1 375 x1 5 If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback move the cursor to change playback sound accordingly Play Menu Back Space Noise Cancel Voice Filter Play Speed S Play Speed x0 875 Play x0 75 Pla x0 625 Play x0 5 Play peeds ejd peeds y eq eld eui Buibueyo E co on peeds ejd peeds y eq eld eui Buibueyo ka eo e Press the OK button to complete the setup screen amp 1 Returns to the S Play or F Play selection display Press the STOP button to close the menu If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback press the k lt button to close the menu screen As in Regular Play mode you can stop playback cue a file or insert an index mark P 76 in F Play and S Play modes as well Notes F Play and S Play are available even if either the Voice Filter P 36 or Equalizer P 66 is set F Play and S Play are not available if either the Noise Cancel rs P 34 or WOW Effect P 63 is set During fast playback slow playback it will be played back in monaural
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37. While the recorder is stopped or during playback press the MENU button for 1 second or longer The Menu screen opens rs P 70 If the recorder is stopped proceed to Step 2 If the recorder is playing proceed to Step 3 Press the OK or PI button The Play Menu screen opens Press the or button to choose Plav Menu amp amp Play Menu 3 EQ Play Mode Random WOW SE 4 Press the OK or gt i button Gy Ii The equalizer setup process begins Press the or button to select J the desired equalizer characteristics 5 0 Select User to save your own custom equalizer settings i If User is selected proceed to Step 6 Otherwise proceed to Step 9 If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback move the cursor to change playback sound accordingly Press the gt l button Select the frequency band Press the Pl or lt 4 button to select the frequency band You can set frequency band for the 60 Hz 250 Hz 1 kHz 4 kHz and 12 kHz bands Press the or button to select the equalizer level You can select the equalizer level from 10dB to 10dB in 1dB increments The higher the decibel value the louder the sound The default setting is OdB To change the settings again press the P or I button and repeat the procedure from step 7 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen If the lt button i
38. bnormal noise heat smoke or a burning odor D remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself and call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service sounjeey uie E Getting Started Main Features This product can be used to record meetings or notes for use in conferences and other business settings and for language studies It can also be used as a digital music player This recorder features a two part design The battery compartment separates from the main unit to expose a USB terminal for direct connection to your PC Main Features of the Digital Voice Recorder The recorder stores highly compressed WMA Windows Media Audio format voice messages in integrated flash memory P 19 It can also play back WMA and MP3 MPEG 1 MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 format Teleph files P 30 E chips It has a built in Variable Control Voice Sg ru Actuator VCVA function P 22 KY Tie clip microphone The Low Cut Filter minimizes air conditioner External Microphone optional P 97 Stereo microphone e Noise Cancellation monaural microphone noise and other similar noises while recording rs P 26 A Noise Cancel function P 34 and a Voice Filter function P 36 cut noise and enable clear audio playback You can choose one of three stereo or three monaural recording modes r P 24 Recording time Recording modes
39. ceives the power supply from this recorder can be used When the external stereo microphone is inserted while set in HQ SP and LP modes it enables recording When an external monaural microphone is used while the recorder is set to ST XQ ST HQ or ST SP mode audio will be recorded to the L channel only N S 94 q 19470 10 euoudoiory jeu191X3 Woy Buip1o28H 29 Bui eld 30 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder Every time the FOLDER button is pressed folders will switch Press the or button to choose the file that you want to play In the list display use the and buttons to place the cursor on the desired file Press the I button in the list display to change the screen to the file display In the file display press the BPI or Ke button to select a file If you want to return from the file display to the list display press the FOLDER button Press the PLAY or OK button to start playback The record play indicator light glows green a Play position bar indicator b Current playback time c File length You can change the playing speed by pressing the PLAY button while the recorder is playing back P 84 Press the or button to select the proper sound volume The display shows the volume level You can choose between 0 and 30 d Volume level meter A 01 120 WS330001 WMA 5 WS330002 WMA WS330003 W
40. conds 30 seconds and 10 seconds while recording When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds the record play indicator light starts flashing in red When the recording time is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds the light flashes faster Memory Full or Folder Full will be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is full Delete any unnecessary files before recording any further P 72 If the REC button is pressed while the mode switch is set to MUSIC Music Mode will flash on the Screen Set the mode switch to VOICE before recording P 14 Sak e Yea ej Press the REC button while recording gt Rec Pause will flash on the display The recorder will time out after 1 hour when left in Rec Pause 35m1 25 Resume Recording Press the REC button again gt Recording will resume at the point of interruption AEN 7m 1201120 AEN T GED 1201120 35m1 35 RCC To EAR earphone jack Listening While Audio is Recorded If you start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder you can hear the sound being recorded The sound volume on the recording monitor can be adjusted by pressing the VOL or VOL button Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder gt After recording has started you can hear the sound being recorded through the earphone If the earphone is connected no sou
41. dividually adjusted through three levels of processing or turned off Surround effect SRS 3D Increases the sound expansion effect and sound clarity Bass effect TruBass Enriches the low sounds While the recorder is stopped or during playback press the MENU button for 1 second or longer The Menu screen opens rs P 70 If the recorder is stopped proceed to Step 2 If the recorder is playing proceed to Step 3 Press the OK or gt gt I button The Play Menu screen opens Press the or button to choose Play Menu WOW Play Mode Random EQ Press the OK or gt i button SRS 3D will be displayed on the screen WOW Press the OK or gt l button again The surround effect setup process begins SRS 3D MOM 1293 MOM eu Bulseesou 63 MOM 1293 MOM y Bulsessou 64 Press the or button to select the surround level If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback move the cursor to change playback sound accordingly Press the OK button to save your setting Returns to the SRS 3D or TruBass selection display If the I t button is pressed the setting will be canceled Press the or button to choose TruBass Press the OK or gt P button The bass effect setup process begins TruBass Press the or button to select the bass effect level If the recorder goes to the menu
42. e PON 32IOA E 16 How to Select a File Current folder Folder being selected File being selected Billusic h i Artist iAlbum1 Albumi 01 11 gt CERERI gt EN D gt Severe D SONG GT Artist hs SONG A wma iArtistB Album SONG H wma SS SONG wma lt ArtistC SONG Ewma lt 1 SONG Luma 1 00 00 05 32 SONG C wma SONG D wma SONG F wma SONG J wma Fd ce mu t t Title name of the file Boot fl Music iArtistB iBest s iBest 01 16 f Music fli Artist A gt gt Scam B gt SONGN Artist B SONG A wma SONG K wma SONG O wma SS SONG B wma B Artist C 1 SONG Luma lt A SONG Puma lt 00 00 04 35 SONG C wma SONG D wma SONG M wma SONG Q wma Fd ce um t Current file number Total number of recorded files in the folder fil foot x Root 101 06 Music D gt SONGB T or button Moves the cursor up and down SONG A wma SONG B wma 1 00 00 03 48 SONG C wma Fd ce p PPI or OK button Opens the selected folder file Pressing the OK button will play the 4 FOLDER button Returns to the folder in the higher selected file level and shows the list display r Meaning of Icons in this Manual N Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder m BE INN Set the mode switch to MUSIC before operating the recorder Convenient features that can be used with both the Voice Recorder and Music Player AL
43. ecorder unplug the external microphone and earphone when you connect the recorder to a PC Operating Environment PC IBM PC AT compatible PC Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 XP Vista USB port One free port Others Internet environment when accessing to the music information site Notes The support service will not cover if your PC has been updated from Windows 95 98 Me to Windows 2000 XP Vista Any failure on a self modified PC will not be covered under the operational warranty 1ueuiuodi1Au3 Bunejdedo a3d ANOA ui se r4 Buraes m 45 2d 1noA 0 Bunoeuuo2 s Connecting to Your PC Connecting to Your PC With the recorder stopped slide the HOLD switch to the HOLD position and turn the recorder off The display will turn off Detach the battery compartment pressing the RELEASE button of the rear side Connect the recorder s USB terminal to a PC USB port or USB hub Remote is displayed on recorder if the USB is connected Launch My Computer in the window the recorder will appear as a removable disk Transfer the voice files to your computer The 5 voice folders of this recorder are displayed as DSS FLDA DSS FLDB DSS FLDC DSS FLDD and DSS FLDE and the recorded voice files are saved in WMA format in these folders You can copy them to any folder on your computer While transmitting data Busy is displayed and the record play indicator light and USB access ind
44. even though the file was recorded in ST XQ ST HQ ST SP mode Playback speed will return to normal if the mode switch setting is changed HZ dr System Sounds Beep The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors System sounds may be turned off While the recorder is stopped press the MENU button for 1 second or longer The Menu screen opens P 42 P 70 Press the or button to choose Beep amp Display Press the OK or PI button The Beep amp Display screen opens Press the OK or P1 button The system sound setup process begins Press the or button to choose between On and Off On System sounds are enabled Off System sounds are disabled Press the OK button to complete the setup screen If the k lt button is pressed the setting will be canceled and it will return to the Beep amp Display screen Press the STOP button to close the menu Menu Rec Menu Play Menu Beep amp Displa Sub Menu Beep amp Displa Backlight Contrast LED deeg spunos ueis s E 87 Qu6ipioeg 1461929 ii 88 ZA Backlight Backlight The recorder display backlight is On by default The display will remain lit for about 10 seconds when a button on the recorder is pressed f mr Q3 T IENU gt gt E dg C6 800009 U Wh
45. he menu screen 2241s If it is set to On ffl will appear on the display a Voice Filter indicator Notes Once the Voice Filter is set to On it will remain enabled until set to Off The Voice Filter and Noise Cancel P 34 features cannot be used at the same time NS 18114 3910A 483114 9210A BU 185 3 N Aeld Iv oeq Aejd snonunuo2 38 uA Continuous Playback All Play This function allows you to listen to all your recordings of one folder in one go without any stop between the files While the recorder is stopped or during playback press the MENU button for 1 second or longer The Menu screen opens P 42 If the recorder is stopped proceed to Step 2 If the recorder is playing proceed to Step 4 Press the or button to choose Play Menu Press the OK or gt P button The Play Menu screen opens Press the or button to choose All Play Press the OK or PI button The continuous playback setup process begins Press the or button to choose between On and Off On Continuous playback Off Returns to playback with stop between single files Menu Rec Menu Be p amp Display Sub Menu Play Menu Noise Cancel Voice Filter AE rum AII Play Off 77 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen If the k lt 4 button is pressed the setting will be canceled and it wi
46. he recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low and high frequency tones during normal fast or slow playback and enable clear audio playback fd Z 9 eoo ooo eoo peo Boo poo p X O Tenite While the recorder is stopped or during playback press the MENU button for 1 second or longer The Menu screen opens P 42 If the recorder is stopped proceed to Step 2 If the recorder is playing proceed to Step 4 Press the or button to choose Play Menu Press the OK or gt P button The Play Menu screen opens Press the or button to choose Voice Filter Press the OK or PI button The voice filter setup process begins Press the or button to choose between On and Off On Voice Filter will be turned on Off Voice Filter will be canceled If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback move the cursor to change playback sound accordingly Menu Rec Menu Be p amp Display Sub Menu Play Menu Back Space Noise Cancel Voice Filter Play Speed Voice Filter Pon Off Press the OK button to complete the setup screen If the k lt button is pressed the setting will be canceled and it will return to the Play Menu screen Press the STOP button to close the 2 7 menu If the recorder goes to the menu screen 03112 during playback press the I button to 05u10s close t
47. icator light flashes red If you double click on the file Windows Media Player will be launched and playback will start Notes f you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC If you leave the battery compartment disconnected from the recorder for a longer period of time or if you remove the battery compartment repeatedly at short intervals you may have to reset the time rs P 17 Disconnecting from Your PC Click the Z on the task bar located at the lower right corner of the screen Click Safely Remove Hardware The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used When the safe to remove hardware window appears click OK Make sure that the display is turned off disconnect the USB Connect the battery compartment to the main unit bs Leave the HOLD switch in its disabled position P 75 when connecting the battery compartment Notes NEVER disconnect the USB while the record play indicator light and USB access indicator light are flashing in red If you do so the data may be destroyed Refer to the user s manual for your PC regarding the USB port or USB hub on your PC Be sure to push the USB connector all the way in Otherwise the recorder may not operate properly Use the supplied USB extension cable depending on situations Do not use USB extension cables other than the supplied cable Using cables from other manufacturers co
48. ick Access Panel button 8 Seek slider Rewind button Play button 6 Stop button Previous button Next button 9 Mute button Volume slider Shuffle Repeat button 2 Fast Forward button Copying Music from CD Insert CD into the CD ROM drive and start Windows Media Player From the Features taskbar click the Rip menu After clicking the Rip menu click the View Album Info for Windows Media Player 10 as necessary If Internet connectivity is available CD information is searched Put a check mark on the music file that you want to copy Click the Start Rip For Windows Media Player 10 Click the Rip Music Files copied to a PC are stored in WMA format Music files copied are categorized by artist album genre etc and added to the play list B588982883002018309 E por P o Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player 10 Q2 wou 3aisnjy Buldog 5l J9p4028H 0 9JI4 JSN Gulweysues 52 Transferring Music File to the Recorder You can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder For how to copy the music files from the CD to your PC see Copying Music from CD ss P 51 Windows Media Player 11 Connect the recorder to a PC and start Windows Media Player From the Features taskbar click the Sync Click the Sync menu again to select DVR Advanced Options Set Up Sync then set as follow
49. id recording or playing back near cellular phones or other wireless equipment as they may cause interference and noise If you experience noise move to another place or move the recorder further away from such equipment Avoid sand or dirt These can cause irreparable damage Avoid strong vibrations or shocks Do not disassemble repair or modify the unit yourself Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle such as a bicycle motorcycle or go cart Keep the unit out of the reach of children lt Warning regarding data loss gt Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes unit malfunction or during repair work It is recommended to back up and save important content to other media such as a computer hard disk Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a defect of the product repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station or any other reasons is excluded from the Olympus s liability Batteries NWarning Batteries should never be exposed to flame heated short circuited or disassembled Do not attempt to recharge alkaline lithium or any other non rechargeable batteries Never use any battery with a torn or cracked outer cover Keep batteries out of the reach of children If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as a
50. ile the recorder is stopped press the MENU button for 1 second or longer The Menu screen opens i P 42 P 70 Press the or button to choose Beep amp Display Press the OK or gt P button The Beep amp Display screen opens Press the or button to choose Backlight Press the OK or PI button The backlight setup process begins Press the or button to choose between On and Off On Backlight is enabled Off Backlight is disabled Press the OK button to complete the setup screen If the k lt button is pressed the setting will be canceled and it will return to the Beep amp Display screen Press the STOP button to close the menu Beep amp Display Beep Backlight Contrast LED Backlight on Off ZA LCD Contrast Adjustment Contrast Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels I uo e BT O While the recorder is stopped press the MENU button for 1 second or longer The Menu screen opens i P 42 P 70 Press the or button to choose Beep amp Display Press the OK or PI button The Beep amp Display screen opens Press the or button to choose Contrast Press the OK or PI button The contrast setup process begins Press the or button to set the contrast level You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from 1 to 12 Press the OK button to complete the setup
51. ital Voice Recorder Recording format WMA Windows Media Audio Input level 70 dBv Sampling frequency ST XQ mode 44 1 kHz ST HQ mode 44 1 kHz ST SP mode 44 1 kHz HQ mode 44 1 kHz SP mode 22 kHz LP mode 8 kHz Overall frequency response ST XQ mode 50 Hz to 19 kHz ST HQ mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz ST SP mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz HQ mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz SP mode 100 Hz to 7 kHz LP mode 100 Hz to 3 kHz Recording time WS 331M ST XQ mode 35 hours 30 minutes ST HQ mode 71 hours 00 minutes ST SP mode 142 hours 05 minutes HQ mode 142 hours 05 minutes SP mode 279 hours 35 minutes LP mode 555 hours 45 minutes WS 321M ST XQ mode 17 hours 40 minutes ST HQ mode 35 hours 25 minutes ST SP mode 70 hours 55 minutes HQ mode 70 hours 55 minutes SP mode 139 hours 40 minutes LP mode 277 hours 35 minutes WS 311M ST XQ mode 8 hours 45 minutes ST HQ mode 17 hours 40 minutes ST SP mode 35 hours 25 minutes HQ mode 35 hours 25 minutes SP mode 69 hours 40 minutes LP mode 138 hours 30 minutes Alkaline battery life Recording ST XQ mode Approx 11 5 hours ST HQ mode Approx 13 5 hours ST SP mode Approx 14 5 hours HQ mode Approx 16 hours SP mode Approx 16 5 hours LP mode Approx 21 hours Playback All Mode Speaker playback Approx 7 hours Earphone playback Approx 15 hours Ni MH rechargeable battery life Recording ST XQ mode Approx 9 5 hours ST HQ mode Approx 11 5 hours ST SP
52. itches will be disabled This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket q10H7 Set the Recorder to HOLD Mode Slide the HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow while the recorder is not in operation After Hold appears on the display the recorder is set to HOLD mode e Exit HOLD Mode Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite that indicated by the arrow Notes f you press any button in HOLD mode the clock display flashes for 2 seconds but it will not operate the recorder If HOLD is applied during playback recording operation is disabled with the playback recording state unchanged When playback ends or recording ends due to insufficient memory the recorder will stop once then will automatically enter in hold status PIOH 15 syen dway pue syJe y xopul ka 76 ZA Index Marks and Temp Marks If index marks and temp marks are placed you can quickly find a location you want to listen to in fast forward and fast rewind and when cuing a file Index marks cannot be placed on files created on machines other than Olympus IC recorders but temp marks can be placed instead to temporarily remember desired locations Setting an Index Mark or a Temp Mark Press the INDEX button during fM am recording or playing ax 1201120 A number appears on the display and an index mark or temp mark will be placed Index
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54. ll return to the Play Menu screen Press the STOP button to close the menu If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback press the k button to close the menu screen Note After playback of last file in the folder End appears on the screen and playback stops automatically NS Aeld Iv 3oeq Aejd snonupuog 39 N 4907 sera Bupjo07 40 2A Locking Files Lock Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased Locked files are not erased when you choose to erase all files from a folder P 73 ur oeooooo eooooo oooooo eooooo eeeooo Ppoooeo Choose the file that you want to lock In the list display use the and buttons to place the cursor on the desired file Press the BPI button in the list display to change the screen to the file display In the file display press the BPI or kaa button to select a file While the recorder is stopped press the MENU button for 1 second or longer The Menu screen opens P 42 Press the or button to choose Sub Menu Press the OK or gt l button The Sub Menu screen opens Press the OK or gt P button The file locking setup process begins A 03 120 WS330001 WMA WS330002 WMA WS330003 WMA 5 WS330004 WMA List display x m 031120 00u00s 22M41s File display Menu Rec Menu Play Menu Gu a
55. lly p E 33 120 ow Bo 0 EPIO of 2 im 33 120 Cancel A T 331120 2 im 33 19 Erase Done Erase All Files from a Folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously The locked files P 40 and the files set to read only on the PC will not be erased Press the FOLDER button to select the folder in which you want to erase all files Press the ERASE button twice A ani The Cancel indicator flashes 120 All Erase Press the button to choose All n m Erase 1120 C ncel Press the OK button f E The display changes to All Erase and ttn erasing will start 120 v Erase Done is displayed when the files are erased The locked files and read only files CY m are reassigned the file numbers in ascending 00 0 order starting from 1 Erase 73 uiseig kal A Notes An erased file cannot be restored The locked files and the files that are set to read only will not be erased v P 40 f an action is not selected within eight seconds on the Cancel Erase or All Erase screens the recorder will return to stop status It may take over 10 seconds to complete erasing Never turn the power off or remove batteries during this time because data may be corrupted If you bring the HOLD switch to the HOLD position the current conditions will be preserved and all buttons and sw
56. lorer window The product s name is displayed Copy the data While the data is being written or copied the record play indicator light and USB access indicator light on the recorder will flash in red Unplug the recorder from a computer For how to unplug the recorder please see Disconnecting from Your PC P 47 Note NEVER disconnect the USB while the record play indicator light and USB access indicator light are flashing in red Otherwise data may be damaged Other Information Alarm Message List Message Meaning Explanation Action Battery Low Low battery Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries v P 12 power File Protected Erase locked Tried to delete a locked file Unlock the file P 40 Index Full Index full The file is full of index marks Erase index marks that are no longer maximum of 16 marks required P 76 Temp Full Tempmark full The file is full of Tempmarks Erase Tempmarks that are no longer maximum of 16 marks required P 76 Folder Full Folder full The folder is full of files Erase unnecessary files P 72 maximum of 200 files Memory Error Error in the Error in the internal memory This is a malfunction so go to the store internal where you purchased the recorder or an memory Olympus service station for repair License Illegally copied The music files copied Delete the file P 72 Mismatch file illegally Mem
57. mp T Sub Menu Time amp Date Format System Press the or button to choose between On and Off On Locks the file and prevents it from being erased Off Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased Press the OK button to complete the setup screen If the I button is pressed the setting will be canceled and it will return to the Sub Menu screen Press the STOP button to close the menu Erase lock indicator AEH L 9 am 03 120 00u00s 22M41s N 61201 ser Bupjo07 4l N 2POW ADIOA 1sr1 nuew 42 Ed Menu List VOICE Mode Below is a map of the menu structure seen when the menus are entered while the recorder is stopped If the MENU button is pressed and held for more than one second during playback Back Space Noise Cancel Voice Filter Play Speed and All Play settings can be set without interrupting playback Menus highlighted with J are common to both VOICE and MUSIC modes and can be selected even when the mode switch is set to MUSIC C Rec Mode ST XQ ST HQ ST SP HQ SP LP P 24 Mic Sense Conf Dict P 25 VCVA On Off P 22 Low Cut Filter On Off P 26 Back Space Off 1Sec 2Sec 3Sec 4Sec 5Sec 10Sec P 82 Noise Cancel High Low Off P 34 Voice Filter On Off P 36 S Play x0 5 x0 625 x0 75
58. mplete the setup screen The clock will start from the set date and time Press the OK button according to the time signal Press the STOP button to close the menu Note If you press the OK button during the setup operation the recorder will save the items that were set to that point Changing the Time Date Press and hold the STOP button while this recorder is in stop mode to display the Time amp Date If the Time amp Date is not correct set it using the procedure below 1 em IL ie 4 qe MENU JP J While the recorder is stopped press the MENU button for 1 second or longer The Menu screen opens P 42 Press the or button to choose Sub Menu Press the OK or P 1 button Press the or button to choose Time amp Date Press the OK or gt i button The hour indicator flashes indicating the start of the Time Date setup process The following steps are the same as Step 1 through Step 4 of Setting Time Date Time amp Date P 17 Menu Rec Menu Play Menu SX amp JE A uz EU NM AN LEN MER RS Sub Menu Lock Time amp Date Format System c When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder Ed Recording Before starting recording select a folder between Folder PN to Folder f3 These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording for example Folder EN might be used
59. n to choose Random Press the OK or PI button The random setup process begins Press the or button to choose between On and Off On Plays the music files within the range set in Play Mode randomly Off Cancels the setting If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback move the cursor to change playback sound accordingly Press the OK button to complete the setup screen If the k lt button is pressed the setting will be canceled and it will return to the Play Menu screen Random Off wopuey yoeqAe g Wwopuey 6l wopuey yoeqAe q WopueYy 62 Press the STOP button to close the Ei Root 01 06 E menu SONGA Artist C J If the recorder goes to the menu screen 02 13 04 26 a during playback press the k lt button to 1 close the menu screen etes inni a If it is set to On will appear on the i display JA Random playback indicator Notes If All is selected in Play Mode all files in a folder are randomly played then another folder will be randomly selected and the files in the folder will be randomly played f both Repeat and Random are set to On it repeats playback randomly 43 Increasing the WOW Effect WOW Ca The recorder has WOW XT an audio processing technology that increases sound clarity and bass quality The level of the surround effect SRS 3D and the bass effect TruBass may be in
60. nd will come from the speaker Notes Recording level cannot be controlled using the volume button When using the earphones do NOT set the volume too high Listening at very high volume may lead to hearing loss Do not place earphones near a microphone as this may cause feedback NS Buip1028H 21 N VAOA 101emioy 2910A J011u02 ejqeueA ay Buisr 22 Za Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator VCVA When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level the built in Variable Control Voice Actuator VCVA starts recording automatically and stops when the volume drops below the threshold level The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording during silent periods which helps the playback to be more efficient While the recorder is stopped Menu press the MENU button for 1 second or longer Play Menu The Menu screen opens r P 42 Beep amp Display Sub Menu Press the OK or Pl button The Rec Menu screen opens Press the or button to choose p a Rec Menu 3 i VCVA Rec Mode ae us Mic Sense Low Cut Filter ie En Press the OK or PPI button Qe The VCVA setup process begins Press the or button to choose VCVA f between On and Off CEE 5 On Will start recording in VCVA mode EIN D Off Will resume recording in normal mode Off the setup screen If the k lt
61. nt files to a computer before formatting the recorder While the recorder is stopped fo press the MENU button for 1 ri 1 second or longer The Menu screen opens P 42 P 70 Press the or button to choose M Menu LN Sub Menu Rec Menu Play Menu 1 amp TEN O 5 Press the OK or PI button 4 The Sub Menu screen opens Press the or button to choose Sub Menu Format Lock Gy li Time amp Date ent im System Press the OK or gt P button E A The Cancel indicator flashes SUED ECERIES Start Press the button to choose EO Start Cancel ewo 13p10994 ay Bunjyewsog ewo 19p4028H y Humewood ka 92 A k Press the OK button After the Data Will Be Cleared message is on for 2 seconds Cancel will turn on Press the button again to choose Start Press the OK button Formatting begins and an indicator flashes oo 990000 on the display 990959 996069 996096 Format Done displays when formatting ends Notes Qm oc jlo OLISLI io 0 3 O O Ga o Bae Format Sure Cancel Format i Format Done Never turn the power off or remove batteries during formatting because data may be corrupted It may take over 10 seconds to complete erasing Never format the recorder from a PC After formatting recorded voice file names may start from
62. oddns pue aouejsissy e2luuoa c c Technical Assistance and Support The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only Technical Hotline Number in the U S and Canada 1 888 553 4448 User Support E mail address in the U S and Canada distec olympus com Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800 67 10 83 00 available for Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France Germany Italy Luxemburg Netherlands Norway Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe 49 180 567 1083 49 40 23773 4899 User Support E mail address in Europe dss support olympus europa com Telephone Number Declaration of Conformity Model Number 1 888 553 4448 WS 331M WS 321M WS 311M Trade Name DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC Address 3500 Corporate Parkway P O Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034 0610 U S A This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation cC Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE Canadian RFI This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital appara
63. off and the power will be turned off The resume function remembers the stop position before the power is turned off Standby Mode and Display Shut Off If the recorder is stopped not used for over 5 minutes after it is turned on it goes into standby power save mode and the display shuts off To exit standby mode and turn on the display press any button Ajddng 19mM0q 13 POW SISNIN pue OPON 32IOA E 14 VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode This device can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player For recording and playing back voice recordings set the mode switch to VOICE For listening to music set the mode switch to MUSIC VOICE Mode Slide the mode switch to the VOICE position The recorder provides five folders named fX through f for storing audio data The files like recorded audio or language files transferred from a PC are stored in these folders as individual files Up to 200 files can be saved in each folder File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder WS330001 WMA L Extension __ File number A serial number automatically assigned by a Digital Voice Recorder User ID The name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder List display File display Current folder and files recorded in this folder are Information of the selected file is displayed displayed Oe Current folder Current folder
64. ory Full Zero remaining No remaining internal memory Erase unnecessary files v P 72 memory No File No file No files were found in the Select another folder folder Format Error Formatting There was an error while Reformat the memory P 91 error formatting the recorder s memory Can t MakeThe The The file for management Connect the recorder to a computer System File management cannot be created due to a and delete any unnecessary files ConnectTo PC file cannot be shortage of capacity for And Delete created remaining flash memory Unnecessary File Fa 1sI7 obessop wey 95 Bunoouse qnoJ E 96 Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Nothing appears The battery is not loaded properly Verify polarity is correct onthe display The battery is dead Replace with new battery P 12 The recorder is in HOLD mode Release the recorder from HOLD P 75 Won t start The recorder is in HOLD mode Release the recorder from HOLD P 75 The battery is dead Replace with new battery P 12 Unable to Low remaining internal flash memory Erase unnecessary files v P 72 record The maximum number of files has been Check another folder reached MUSIC mode is active Switch to VOICE mode rs P 14 No playback The earphone is connected Unplug the earphones to use the tone heard internal speaker The VOL or button is set to 0 Adjust the VOL or button
65. peed Noise Cancel High Low ce D E H O I Ww 9006 900009 000000 9090069 9090099 999969 Press the or button to change the setting If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback move the cursor to change playback sound accordingly Press the OK button to complete the setup screen The new setting will be displayed on the Screen Pressing the k lt button rather than the OK button will cancel the new setting and return the display to the previous menu screen Press the STOP button to close the menu If the menus were entered during playback pressing the I button will return the screen to the playback display without interrupting playback Noise Cancel High Low Off Noise Cancel High SET poya Bunies nue 8l a0eds xoeg Malnay eoedsyoeg oiny kal 82 ZA Auto Backspace Review Back Space To ease the reviewing of a voice file you can set an auto backspace for several seconds so you will listen to the last phrase repeatedly 0 J While the recorder is stopped or during playback press the MENU button for 1 second or longer The Menu screen opens P 42 P 70 If the recorder is stopped proceed to Step 2 If the recorder is playing proceed to Step 4 Press the or button to choose Play Menu Press
66. peed in increments of 0 125 Change the speed according to need such as listening to meeting content at a fast speed or reviewing spots that you couldn t catch in a language lesson at a slow speed The tone will be automatically adjusted digitally without changing the voice so it sounds natural Change Playback Speed T G peeds ejd peeds y eq eld eui Buibueyo ka co A Press the PLAY button during 9 Every time the PLAY button is pressed 120120 aa the playback speed will switch 10u365s Regular Play Playback at normal speed 45M06s S Play slow playback Playback speed slows down and gt will turn on default at 0 75 times as fast F Play fast playback Playback speed becomes faster and 3 will turn on default at 1 5 times as fast 8 Selected play speed indicator Even if playback is stopped the changed playback speed will be retained The next playback will be at that speed Change Playback Speed Setting You can change the playback speed setting for S Play and F Play While the recorder is stopped or during playback press the MENU button for 1 second or longer The Menu screen opens P 42 P 70 24 e Ed Press the or button to choose Play Menu Press the OK or gt P button The Play Menu screen opens Press the or button to choose
67. r Other Devices e 28 Playing acer eti t tpud 30 Noise Cancel Function Noise Cancel 34 Set the Voice Filter Voice Filter 36 Continuous Playback All Play 38 Locking Files Lock 40 Menu List VOICE Mode 42 3 Using the Recorder on Your PC Saving Files in Your PC Operating Environment Connecting to Your PC 4 Using the Recorder as a Music Player Using the Recorder as a Music Player 48 Using Windows Media Player 48 Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder 49 Window Names e 50 Copying Music from CD 51 Transferring Music File to the Recorder 52 Music Playback sesseess 55 Select Play Mode Play Mode 59 Random Playback Random 61 Increasing the WOW Effect WOW 63 Selecting Equalizer EQ 66 Moving the Tracks Move 68 Menu List MUSIC Mode 70 5 Feature Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Index Marks and Temp Marks 76 How to Begin Segment Repeat Playback 78 Menu Setting Method 80 Auto Backspace Review Back Space 82 Changing the Playback Speed Play Speed nases 84 System Sounds Beep 87 Backlight Backlight
68. r the management file The more capacity for the management file will be necessary as the number of the music files increases 2 Music Playback This recorder supports WMA and MP3 formats To playback the music files using the music player you need to transfer copy the corresponding music files from the PC to this recorder s folders for music v P 52 Set the mode switch to MUSIC P 15 Insert the stereo earphone into the EAR earphone jack of the recorder Select the music file that you want OF RO 01 06 to play P 16 amp SONGA Arist C In the file display press the BPI or Ke button to select a file 00 00 04 26 8 Current folder The first 6 characters will ai m be displayed File display b File being selected Length of the file being selected If you want to return from the file display to the list display or go back from the list display to a higher level list display press the FOLDER button Press the PLAY or OK button to Bi Root 01 06 start playback SONGA Artist C The title artist name that cannot be y eq eld ISN displayed in one line is displayed scrolling 702 13 g to the left T Title and artist name of the file being played Play time of the file being played You can change the playing speed by pressing the PLAY button while the recorder is playing back P 84 55 y
69. rch the index marks that are marked on the voice files Free DSS Player Lite can be downloaded from Olympus homepage http www olympusamerica com cpg_section cpg_downloads asp http olympus europa com consumer 2590_software cfm Precautions on Using the Recorder Connected to a PC When you are downloading a file from the recorder or uploading a file to the recorder do not remove the USB connecter even if the screen is indicating you can Data is still being transferred while the record play indicator light and USB access indicator light are blinking in red When removing the USB connecter be sure to follow the description in t P 47 If the USB connecter is removed before the drive is stopped data may not be successfully transferred On a PC do not format the drive of the recorder Initialization is not successfully achieved on a PC For initialization follow the instructions in the Sub Menu screen of the recorder rx P 91 Never make an operation such as deleting moving or changing the name of this recorder s 5 voice folders music folders or management files in each folder using the file management tool such as Explorer The order of files may be changed or files may become unrecognizable Data can be written or uploaded to the recorder even though the attribute of the recorder drive is shown as read only by the operating system of the PC As the noise may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the r
70. rchased from online music distribution service to a portable device such as this recorder may be restricted Note e This recorder is compatible with Microsoft Corporation DRMS but not with DRM10 Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder You can transfer language content and music files imported from language CDs and the Internet using Windows Media Player for playing on the recorder The recorder is compatible with WMA and MP3 language content Import Files Using Windows Media Player Copy music files and language content from CDs to a computer Please see Copying Music from CD ss P 51 for details Transfer files from the PC to the recorder Transfer copied music files and language content from the PC to the recorder Please see Transferring Music File to the Recorder rs P 52 for details 1 p109 4 eui uo Buruejsr 104 3u931002 BunJodui Directly Record Files to the Recorder Connect the recorder to another device to record directly to the recorder wu Please see Recording the Sound of Other Devices with this Recorder c P 29 for details gt o SOWEN MOPUIN 50 Window Names Windows Media Player 11 Features taskbar Seek slider Shuffle button Repeat button 8 Stop button 6 Previous button Play button Next button 9 Mute button Volume slider Windows Media Player 10 iL D Features taskbar 2 Qu
71. recorder is stopped or Mesas during playback press the MENU button for 1 second or longer Beep amp Display The Menu screen opens P 70 Sub Menu If the recorder is stopped proceed to Step 2 If the recorder is playing proceed to Step 4 Press the OK or P1 button Play Menu niay menu jj The Play Menu screen opens 809996 Random 909996 WOW HRE KERA um h Press the OK or PI button Start setting a play mode 5 Press the or button to selecta pi mode 4 f desired play mode Fle d File Stop after playing back the current file Es genet Lir i File Repeat C Play the current file Uu repeatedly Folder Fld Play files continuously in the current folder until the last file and stop Folder Repeat F Play all files in the current folder continuously All All Play all files in the recorder continuously and stop All Repeat A Play all files in the recorder continuously and repeatedly o X 9 ce oooooo oeooeooo eooooo oooooo eeoooo oooooo apo ed epoy eld 99 8 59 pon ed epoy eld 99 8 60 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen If the I button is pressed the setting will be canceled and it will return to the Play Menu screen Press the STOP buiton to close the i Root 01 06 menu SONGA Artist C If the recorder goes to the menu screen 00
72. s Click on the Create folder hierarchy on device to check The folder with artist name or album name is automatically created This will make you find the file you want to listen to more easily 1 If Create folder hierarchy on device is checked by default click to uncheck the box once and click it again to check DVR Properties Syne Quai 2 After the synchronous transfer to the Rug et syne options for this device recorder a file named WMPInfo xml is De created If you delete this file the 1 may need to be set again sme et ey on dt Select the desired category from the Library on the left then select music files or albums to transfer to the recorder and drag and drop them in the Sync List on the right Click the Start Sync The file is transferred to the recorder Windows Media Player 10 Connect the recorder to a PC and start Windows Media Player From the Features taskbar click the Sync From the pull down menu on the left side window select the play list to be transferred to the recorder and put the check marks on the music file that you want to transfer The order of music pieces can be changed by Drag amp Drop of the music file in the play list displayed From the pull down menu on the right side window select the drive corresponding to the recorder The recorder is recognized as a Removable Disk J9p1099Y 94 01 9JI4 JSN BuruejsueJ
73. s pressed the setting will be canceled and it will return to the Play Menu screen Press the STOP button to close the menu If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback press the H button to close the menu screen An icon will appear on the display according to the setting Selected equalizer indicator USER EQ OdB 15 8 NN 60Hz USER EQ 10dB r 8 250Hz Root 01 06 SONGA Artist C 02 13 04 26 Fld UFZ Qa Notes The equalizer default setting is Flat Your equalizer settings will be retained in memory even when you change the battery 03 1ezijenb3 Bunoejes 6 9 0 N Sxoe1L OY BulAow a Moving the Tracks Move You can move a file in a folder to change the order of playback First select the file for which you want to change the playback order While the recorder is stopped press the MENU button for 1 second or longer The Menu screen opens P 70 Press the or button to choose Gn Sub Menu Play Menu E amp SA Press the OK or PI button cab imewe The Sub Menu screen opens Time amp Date Format System Press the OK or gt I button Movs Show files in the current folder in a list usc SONG A wma f SONG B wma SONG C wma 5 Press the or button to choose Move 5 0 the file you want to move it E Music SONG A wma n A SONG B wma EN i SONG C wma i Press the OK or gt i button Move
74. se Play Menu Press the OK or gt l button The Play Menu screen opens Press the or button to choose Noise Cancel Press the OK or PI button The noise cancel setup process begins Press the or button to choose from High Low and Off If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback move the cursor to change playback sound accordingly Menu Rec Menu Play Menu Be p amp Display Sub Menu Play Menu Back Space Voice Filter Play Speed Noise Cancel ae Low Off Notes f you set Noise Cance The Noise Cancel is not available when either the Voice Filter P 36 or Playback Speed P 84 is set Press the OK button to complete the setup screen If the k lt button is pressed the setting will be canceled and it will return to the Play Menu screen dice the STOP button to closethe 975 N agg If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback press the K lt button to 05m10s close the menu screen 22M41s If it is set to anything other than Off IN will appear on the display Noise Cancel indicator to Low or High the setting remains valid until it s set to Off If the Noise Cancel is enabled the Voice Filter and Playback Speed are not available NS Je0UeD esioN uonoung jo2ue esioN 35 N 49114 3910A 483114 9210A OU 18S 36 ZA Set the Voice Filter Voice Filter T
75. the OK or PI button The Play Menu screen opens Press the OK or gt P button The auto backspace review setup process begins Press the or bution to select space Off Perform normal cueing 1Sec 2Sec 3Sec 4Sec 5Sec 10Sec The recorder rewinds a set space and starts playing back Menu Rec Menu Be p amp Display Sub Menu Play Menu Noise Cancel Voice Filter ae Play Speed yf ei ta Lis Ji o boose ocooooo A i f oo c ooooo ooooo eoeooo eooeoo Press the OK button to complete the setup screen If the I button is pressed the setting will be canceled and it will return to the Play Menu screen Press the STOP button to close the menu If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback press the k button to close the menu screen Press the k lt button while the file is being replayed Playback starts at the set point of seconds before Menu Rec Menu Play Menu Be p amp Display Sub Menu Note f the setting other than Off is selected at the previous playback and even though the ked button is pressed it does not reverse skip to the cue or the index mark position Reverse skip is executed for only the set time 1 to 10 seconds ooeds xoeg MalAay eoedsyoeg oiny 774 Changing the Playback Speed Play Speed The playback speed of the file can be changed between 0 5 and 1 5 times s
76. tus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications Cet appareil num rique ne d passe pas les limites de la Cat gorie B pour les missions de bruit radio manant d appareils num riques tel que pr vu dans les R glements sur l Interf rence Radio du D partement Canadien des Communications For customers in Europe E CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety health environment and customer protection This symbol crossed out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product Applicable Product WS 331M WS 321M WS 311M L indication CE signifie que ce produit est conforme aux exigences concernant la s curit la sant l environnement et la protection du consommateur Le symbole poubelle sur roue barr e d une croix WEEE annexe IV indique une collecte s par e des d chets d quipements lectriques et lectroniques dans les pays de L UE Veuillez ne pas jeter quipement dans les ordures domestiques A utiliser pour la mise en rebut de ces types d quipements conform ment aux syst mes de traitement et de collecte disponibles dans votre pays Produit applicable WS 331M WS 321M
77. udio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson The product was developed based on noise canceling technology under license from NEC Corporation Other product and brand names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Ay SRSC INDEX Table of Contents P 4 Safe and Proper Usage Getting Started i When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder Using the Recorder on Your PC j E Using the Recorder as a Music Player Feature Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Other Practical Use Methods Other Information T Table of Contents Introduction siiis 2 INDEX ee 3 Table of Contents sss 4 Safe and Proper Usage 6 General Precautions 6 Main Features sssesssess 8 Identification of Parts 10 Inserting Battery ssss 12 Power Supply sss 13 VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode 14 Setting Time Date Time amp Date 17 2 When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder Recording ae sen er etta 19 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator VCVA 22 Recording Modes Rec Mode 24 Microphone Sensitivity Mic Sense 25 Set the Low Cut Filter Low Cut Filter 26 Recording from External Microphone o
78. ues without repeating Press the STOP button gt The segment repeat playback is released and stop playback Press the gt I button gt Pressing the BPI button will release segment repeat playback and fast forward and cue to the beginning of the next file Press the k lt button gt Pressing the I button will release segment repeat playback and rewind and reverse to the beginning of the current file xXoeq e d 1eedey 1ueuiDes uibeg 0 MOH 19 poyan Buijes nue ka 80 ZA Menu Setting Method Each item of the menu list P 42 P 70 can be set by the following method 1 9 While the recorder is stopped or during playback press the MENU button for 1 second or longer The Menu screen opens If the recorder is stopped proceed to Step 2 If the recorder is playing proceed to Step 4 For information on the menu items which can be set during playback see the menu list Press the or button to move to the item to be set Press the OK or PI button Moves to the setting of the selected item Press the or button to move to the item to be set Press the OK or PI button Moves to the setting of the selected item Menu Play Menu Beep amp Display Sub Menu Menu Rec Menu Be p amp Display Sub Menu Play Menu Back Space Jl Noise Canc l Voice Filter Play Speed LLL Play Menu Back Space P Noise Cancel i Voice Filt r Play S
79. uld result in damage to the recorder Do not use the supplied USB extension cable with devices from other manufacturers 2d ANOA 01 Bunoeuuo2 4 Jo e d Lipan S wopuiM Buisf J19fe d ISN se 19p1028H ay Burst 48 Using the Recorder as a Music Player Using the Recorder as a Music Player The recorder supports music files in WMA and MP3 formats which can be transferred from the PC to the corresponding music folder of the recorder Using Windows Media Player By using Windows Media Player music files Music CD from music CDs can be converted ripped 1 P 51 and music files that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easily transferred to the recorder ts P 52 Internet y Copyright and Copyright Protection Feature DRM By the Copyright Act any voice music files and music CDs downloaded from the Internet without the copyright holder s permission may not be reproduced distributed publicized re publicized on the Internet or converted into WMA or MP3 files for the purpose of commercial business or sale A WMA file may be provided with DRM Digital Right Management for copyright protection DRM limits the file to copy or distribute music files that are converted ripped from a music CD or downloaded from music distribution services To transfer a WMA file with DRM to the recorder you need to use appropriate methods such as Windows Media Player Copying the music files with DRM pu

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