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Olympus WS-500M User's Manual

1. When you would like to clearly record a speaker s voice set the MIC SENSE CONF DICT switch to DICT and hold the recorder s built in stereo microphone close to the speaker s mouth 5 10 cm before recording 23 furpio gt oy n 24 Recording Recommended settings by recording condition The recorder is initially set to the ST XQ mode so that you can make high quality stereo recordings immediately after purchasing it The various functions relating to recording can be configured in detail to suit the recording conditions Recording condition Conferences with large crowds and lectures in large rooms Meetings and business negotia tions with a small number of people Dictation with a lot of background noise Music playing wild birds singing and railway sounds Dictation in a quiet environ ment Recording Mode P 36 P 38 Recommended settings Low CutFilter P 36 P 39 Microphone Sensitivity t P 23 or P 36 P 38 CONF or Conference On DICT or Dictation Set the microphone sensitivity according to the volume being recorded Off There is no particular recommendation Choose a setting for recording Recording from external microphone or other devices The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded Connect as follows by the device to be used Do not plug and unplug devices into the reco
2. The folders and files recorded in this recorder are displayed 20 About Recording Recording Before starting recording select a folder between Eq to A These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording for example Folder FI might be used to store private information while Folder Fi might be dedicated to holding business information gt y STOPB button C 9c REC button TE e CO HI For ws 510M WS 500M If the RECG button is pressed while the mode switch is set to MUSIC Music Mode will flash on the display Set the mode switch to VOICE before recording 5 P 17 1 Select the recording folder t P 18 to P 20 How to change folders 1 Pressing the LIST button at the file display while stopped will return you to the next higher level Pressing the LIST button repeatedly will bring you to the folder list display 2 Pressing button or at the folder list display will select the folders for voice recordings Newly recorded audio will be saved as the last file in the selected folder Press the RECG button to start recording The recording indicator light glows and ii will appear on the display Turn the microphone in the direction of the source to be recorded sol 123 ER xB EEF 3 DOO 35 lo 1093090259 ile a Recording mode Remaining memory bar indicator Remaining recording time d Elapsed
3. 31 How to begin segment repeat playback 32 ERASING eT A 34 4 Menu Setting Menu setting method 36 File MENU itii ttc 38 E Rec Menu 38 T Play Menu 40 E LCD Sound Menu 43 Kl Device Menu 44 Rearranging files Replace 45 Formatting the recorder Format 46 5 Using the Recorder on Your PC Operating environment 48 Connecting to your PC 50 Disconnecting from your PC 5 Transfer the voice files to your PC 52 Using Windows Media Player 53 Window DS TEES 53 Copying music from CD 54 Transferring music file to the recorder 55 Copying voice file to the CD 58 Using ITUIIGS iiio sciens erra rbv re R sa ras rss odia 60 Window names sueco citt Detneiiso 60 Copying music from CD 61 Transferring music file to the recorder 62 Copying voice file to the CD 63 Using as external memory of the PC 64 6 Other Information Alarm message list 65 Troubleshooting 66 Technical assistance and support 68 Accessories optional 68 Specifications esse 69 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 K
4. File Skip 1sec Skip 5sec Skip 10sec Skip 30sec Skip 1min Skip 5min Skip 10min Skip Forward Reverse Skip Playback E Press the OK button to start playback Press the BPI or lt lt button The recorder will skip forward or reverse skip rewind a set space and start playing back e If there is an index mark temp mark or a cue closer than the skip space the recorder will forward skip reverse skip to that position Menu setting method E LCD Sound Menu Backlight The display will remain lit for about 10 Initial setting seconds when a button on the recorder is pressed 1 Select Lighting Time or Brightness Set the lighting time Off Disables this function 5seconds 10seconds 30seconds 1minutes Enables the Backlight function Set the brightness High Low Sets the brightness of the backlight when lit Contrast poyjaw unes nuay Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from 01 to 12 You can set it so the LED indicator light does not turn on On LED light will be set Off LED light will be cancelled Beep The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors System sounds may be turned off On Enables the Beep function Off Disables this function 43 poyjoul funes nuew E 44 Language Lang You can select the display language for this
5. Compatible PC s Windows PC s equipped with more than one free USB port Operating System Mac OS X 10 2 8 10 5 Standard Installation Compatible PC s Apple Macintosh series equipped with more than one free USB port EN e This is an operational environment for saving the files recorded by this recorder to your PC with USB connection Even if operational environment is satisfied we do not support such as upgraded OS the multi boot environment and self modified PC s 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 cable even if the screen is indicating you can Data is still being transferred while the recording indicator light is blinking When removing the USB cable be sure to follow the description in P 51 If the USB cable 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 Format screen of the recorder t P 46 Folder directory names appeared by file management tools such as Explorer attached to Microsoft Windows is different from the folder names that can be set with the recorder If folders or files stored on the recorder are moved or renamed by using a file management tool such as Explorer the orde
6. If User is selected proceed to Step 2 Select the frequency band 60 Hz 250 Hz 1 kHz 4 kHz 12 kHz Select the frequency bandwidth setting Select the equalizer level You can select the equalizer level from 6 to 6 in 1dB increments The higher the decibel value the louder the sound Menu setting method To change the settings again press the PP or kK button and repeat the procedure from step 2 Play Mode You can select the playback mode that fits your preference HI For WS 510M WS 500M Set to MUSIC mode Select the desired playback range Hg Select Play Area Select File Folder or All File Selects the current file Folder Selects the current folder AII Selects all files in the internal memory Select the desired playback mode poyjaw unes nuay Fil Select Repeat or Random Repeat Sets to repeat playback mode Random Sets to random playback mode Select On or Off On Sets the playback range to be played back repeatedly or randomly Off Disables this function 41 poyjoul funes nuew E Menu setting method gu Select Slow Playback or Fast Playback Set the playback speed When Slow Playback is selected x0 5 Play x0 625 Play x0 75 Play EH ror WS 510M WS 500M Set to VOICE mode H ror ws 40oos File x0 875 Play Stop after playing back the current file When Fast Playback
7. 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 On Enables the VCVA function Will start recording in VCVA mode Off Disables this function Will resume recording in normal mode Menu setting method Adjust the start stop actuation level ER Press the REC button to start recording When the sound volume is lower than the preset threshold sound level recording automatically stops after 1 sec approximately and Standby flashes on the display The recording indicator light glows when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses Press the P or lt button adjust the start stop actuation level e The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 different values e The higher the value the more sensitive the recorder to sounds At the highest value even the faintest sound will activate recording poyjaw unes nuay a Level meter varies according to the sound volume being recorded b Start level moves to the right left according to the set level The start stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode t P 23 or P 38 If the starting level is not adjusted within 2 seconds the display will return to the previous If the surrounding noise is loud the starting sensitivity of the VCVA ca
8. is selected Folder x1 125 Play x1 25 Play Play files continuously in the current folder x1 375 Play x1 5 Play x2 0 Play until the last file and stop In File mode when the recorder comes Change Playback Speed to the end of the last file in the folder End flashes for two seconds on the i ded OK button to start display and the recorder stops at the start playback of the last file 2 In Folder mode when the recorder Press the OKP button to switch comes to the end of the last file in the piden speed folder End flashes for two seconds on Every time the OK button is the display and the recorder stops at the pressed the playback speed will start of the first file in the folder switch In AIN mode after playing the last file in Evenif playbackis stopped the the folder the recorder will start playing changed playback speed will be from the first file in the next folder When retained The next playback will be at it comes to the end of the last file in the that speed recorder End flashes for two seconds on Normal playback Playback at normal the display and the recorder stops at the speed start of the first file in the recorder Slow playback Playback speed slows down and will appear on the display default at 0 75 times as fast Fast playback Playback speed becomes The playback speed of the file can be faster and F will appear on the changed between 0 5 and 2 times speed display
9. recorder English Francais Espanol Device Menu Time amp Date Refer to Setting time and date Time amp Date r amp P 15 Reset Settings This returns the functions back to their initial settings factory default Start Returns the settings to their initial values Cancel Takes you back to the Device Menu After resetting the settings the time settings and file numbers will be preserved from before the reset and will not return to their initial settings Menu settings after setting reset initial settings B Rec Menu Mic Sense Conference Rec Mode ST XQ Low Cut Filter Off VCVA Off G Play Menu Noise Cancel Off Voice Filter Off SRS 3D Off TruBass Off Equalizer Off Play Mode Play Area Folder Repeat Off Random Off Play Mode File Play Speed Slow Playback x0 75 Play Fast Playback x1 5 Play Skip Space File Skip Menu setting method EI LCD Sound Menu Backlight Lighting Time Brightness Contrast LED Beep Language Lang VOICE mode For WS 400S 10seconds Low Level 06 On On English For WS 510M WS 500M only Set to For WS 510M WS 500M Set to VOICE mode For WS 510M WS 500M only Set to MUSIC mode Refer to Formatting the Recorder Format rs P 46 System Info You can check the recorder s information on the
10. PC and start iTunes Select the play list to be transferred to the recorder and put the check marks on the music files that you want to transfer e The order of music pieces can be changed by Drag amp Drop of the music file in the play list displayed Double click the corresponding drive with the recorder and open Music folder When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on the desktop e Copy to Music folder of the recorder when transferring the music file e You can create up to 2 hierarchies in the Music folder And up to 128 folders can be made including Music folder e Upto 200 files can be stored in each folder Select the desired files and Drag amp Drop them to Music folder Using iTunes 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 P 61 it Control re Advanced Window Help iTunes la 44 M D M gt gt um Q LIBRARY Time Arti Album Genre Rating F Bw 00 2 o ll vovi mf s500007 mif s500008 iow S s5000 Podcasts i lssooo ye Radi 5a speso 5000 STORE 3 itunes Y PLAYLISTS t lx o Burn Disc amp Fi Music 5 WS500013 6 7 WS500018 OLYML_TB DAT LL Drag amp Drop files here lications c lt Copyin
11. Probable cause Action Verify that the batteries polarities amp The batteries are not loaded properly and are correct t P T0 Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries rs P 10 The power is off Turn the power on P 13 Battery power is getting low Replace with new batteries rs P 10 The power is off Turn the power on P 13 a Release the recorder from HOLD The recorder is in HOLD mode rs P 14 Low remaining memory Erase unnecessary files P 34 The maximum number of files has been reached Change to the another folder P 18 to P 21 Unplug the earphones to use the The earphone is connected internal speaker The volume level is set to 00 Adjust the volume level P 27 Set the microphone sensitivity to the conference mode and try again r amp P 23 or P 36 P 38 The microphone sensitivity is too low This could potentially be because the output level for the connected external devices are too low Adjust the output level for the connected devices When recording while an external monaural microphone is connected sound will only be recorded by the L channel The connected external microphone is monaural Set Rec Mode to the stereo recording mode P 36 P 38 Rec Mode is set to a monaural recording mode Switch to the correct folder Wrong folder P 18 to P 21 The recorder was shaken during recording The recorder was
12. folders and then record Folder B Folder C 3 i e Folder Folder E h Each folder can store up to 200 File files File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder WS50 0001 WMA UserID The user ID name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder 2 File number A serial number automatically assigned bya Digital Voice Recorder 3 Extension These are the file name extensions for the recording format when recording with this device WMA format WMA Notes on the folders EH ror WS 510M WS 500M About the folder for music playback When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player a folder is automatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure as shown in the diagram below Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged in preferential order and replayed rs P 45 First layer Second layer Artist 01 Album 01 Artist 02 Album 02 Artist 03 Album 03 Each folder can store up to 200 files Up to 128 folders can be created under the Music folder including Music Precautions for transferring music files 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 P 57 Folder File S13P 0 Y UO S930N Selecting the folders and files Change folders while the o
13. in the direction indicated by the arrow to eject the USB connector out of the recorder Connect to the PC s USB port or to a USB hub jd 1no 0 fBurneuuo P 50 Windows When you open My Computer it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name Macintosh When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on the desktop Remote Remote is appeared on recorder if the USB cable is connected EN 1 e Refer to the user s manual for your PC regarding the USB port on your PC e Be sure to push the cable connector all the way in Otherwise the recorder may not operate properly e Use the supplied USB extension cable depending on situations e Do not use USB extension cables other than the supplied cable Using cables from other manufacturers could result in damage to the recorder Do not use the supplied USB extension cable with devices from other manufacturers Disconnecting from your PC E Click amp onthe task bar located at the lower right corner of the screen Click Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used When the safe to remove hardware window appears click OK Disconnect the recorder from the PC 1 Move the drive icon for this recorder that is appear on the desktop to the garbage bi
14. in the recorder Replace the batteries with supplied ones at once r amp P 10 e You cannot charge when fl or 1 blinks Charge the batteries at the temperature from 5 C to 35 C 41 F to 95 F fu Pn surrounding temperature is OW ny When surrounding temperature is high e When using time becomes notably short even after the batteries are fully charged replace them with new ones e Be sure to push the USB connector all the way in Otherwise the recorder may not operate properly e 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 could result in damage to the recorder Do not use the supplied USB extension cable with devices from other manufacturers Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries Read the following descriptions carefully when you use the Ni MH rechargeable batteries Discharging The rechargeable batteries self discharge while this is not in use Be sure to charge them regularly before use Operating temperature The rechargeable batteries are chemical products The rechargeable batteries efficiency may fluctuate even when operating within the recommended temperature range This is an inherent nature of such products Power supply Recommended temperature range When operating appliance 0 C 42 C 32 F 107 6 F Charging 5 C 35 C 41 F 95 F
15. menu screen Model Model Name Capacity Built in frash memory size and Version System version Serial No Serial Number appears on the display Rearranging files Replace You can move a file in a folder to change the order of playback First select the folder file for which you want to change the playback order button ii button OK gt button MENU button Select the folder for which you would like to rearrange the song order P 18 to P 20 While the recorder is during stop mode press the MENU button The menu will appear on the display t P 36 Press the OK or gt l button to move the cursor to the item to set Press the or button to select Replace Press the OK or Pl button n Press the or button to select the file you want to move E TS WM Weng Wh Well 4 MA So 0000 WHA Menu setting method Press the OK button The cursor will flash to confirm that the file can be moved EG MA N NES a y MANA i a me WS5OD005 WHA H H Press the or button to select the location to move it to Insert point ma WE OOOO 1 Wee WE OOOO Wee 5500004 que N UT NUI NA VA Vm A AT E Press the OK button button to complete the setting ze eb 5 7 ad i iin Ed poyjaw unes nuay If there are more files to move repeat Steps 5 through 8 Pressing the H button without pressing t
16. 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 n Click Start Sync e The file is transferred to the recorder The music file transferred to the recorder is displayed in Item on Device Using Windows Media Player Removable Disk Q Title Size i D55_FLDA DSS_FLDB 8 DSS_FLDC DSS_FLDD D55_FLDE ze v 10 Track10 Ready to synchronize 1 26 MB 10 Item s Total Time 37 03 12 99 MB O bytes 124 93 MB 124 57 MB free space NX Oa a m se Synchronize Quality s Set synchronization options for this device D yl P Automatic synchronization Device name Removable Disk Q Create Folder hierarchy on device Start sync when device connects Currently supported devices Click Details to learn about portable devices that are compatible with Windows Media Player OK Cancel Notes l Copying the music files with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portable device such as this recorder may be restricted e To t
17. placed near a cell Move the recorder phone or fluorescent lamp while recording or during playback Symptom Probable cause The file is locked Unable to erase the file The file is read only There is a file which cannot be recognized by the recorder in the folder Unable to erase the folders Noise is audible through the recording Acoustic feedback is occurring monitor The maximum number of marks has been reached Unable to set index marks tempmarks The file is locked The file is read only buljooysajqnoly E Troubleshooting Action Unlock the file rs P 36 P 38 Unlock the file or cancel the read only setting of the file on the PC Connect the recorder to your PC and erase a folder P 50 When the built in speaker amps and the like are connected there is a risk that audio feedback will occur while recording It is recommended that you use earphones for the recording monitor Conduct adjustments like separating the earphones from the microphone further do not point the microphone at the earphones lower the volume on the recording monitor and so on Erase unnecessary marks P 31 Unlock the file P 36 P 38 Unlock the file or cancel the read only setting of the file on the PC 67 peuondo sei40sso y Moddns pue auejsisse joupa 2 68 Technical assistance and support The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recor
18. with the L channel microphone P 36 P 38 Huips0ay ba 25 Huipsoay n 26 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 MIC jack of the recorder with the connecting cord KA333 optional for dubbing To audio output terminal of other devices e The detailed input levels cannot be adjusted with this recorder When external devices are connected perform a test recording and then adjust the output level for the external devices Recording 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 EAR jack of this recorder with the connecting cord KA333 optional for dubbing To audio input terminal of other devices When you adjust the various sound quality settings related to playback on the recorder the audio output signal sent out from the EAR jack will change as well t P 36 P 40 P 41 About Playback Playback The recorder can playback WAV MP3 and WMA format files To playback a file recorded with other machines you need to transfer copy it from a computer For WS 510M WS 500M only STOP E button button OK P gt button H For WS 510M WS 500M When playing back files tr
19. 28 When it reaches to the end of the file while A 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 recorder repeatedly plays back the segment until the segment repeat playback is cancelled 02 123 1 40 s mene am EN Asin normal playback mode playback speed can be changed during segment repeat playback as well P 36 P 42 If an index mark and temp mark are inserted or eliminated during segment repeat playback segment repeat playback will be canceled and it will return to normal playback mode r P 31 cH ea XG Playback Cancel the segment repeat playback function Pressing any of the following buttons will release the segment repeat playback ypeqheld u a Press the STOP ll button Pressing the STOP Bl button will release segment repeat playback and stop playback b Press the REC button Pressing the REC button will release segment repeat playback and playback continues without repeating C Press the PPI button Pressing the l button will release segment repeat playback and fast forward and cue to the beginning of the next file d Press the k button Pressing the H button will release segment repeat playback and reverse to the beginning of the current file 33 Erasing A selected file can be erased from a fold
20. 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 23 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 83 5 or monaural mini plug 22 5 are also enclosed Specifications E EAR jack 9 3 5 mm mini jack impedance 8 O or E Recording format more WMA Windows Media Audio B Input power requirement B Input level Batteries AAA battery LRO3 or 70 dBv Olympus Ni MH rechargeable battery B Sampling frequency E External dimensions ST XQ mode 44 1 kHz 94 8 mm x 38 mm x 11 mm ST HQ mode 44 1 kHz without protrusions ST SP mode 22 kHz E Weight HQ mode 44 1 kHz 46 g including battery SP mode 22 kHz E Operating temperature LP mode 8 kHz 0 C 42 C 32 F 107 6 F Frequency Mn dcin Guide to recording times During recording mode Microphone jack i let ST XQ mode m E WS 510M Built in flash memory 4 GB ST XQ mode 69 h 30 min ST HQ mode 50 Hz to 15 kHz ST HQ mode 139 h 35 min ST SP mode 50 Hz to 9 kHz S
21. CE mode Can be operated only in MUSIC mode The operation is different between VOICE mode and MUSIC mode ypeqheld u 29 ypeqheld 30 H For Ws 400s This function enables Segment repeat repeated playback of part of ASS the file being played This changes the order ofthe Replace files in the selected folder It 45 is useful for playing back files in a preferred order while in normal playback mode etc The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low Voice Filter and high frequency tones t P 36 P 40 during normal fast or slow playback and enable clear audio playback You can select the playback ie pipa mode that fits your prefer ae ence The playback speed can be Wendt set to slow speed or fast speed playback The skip interval length can be set Skip Space P 36 P 43 Playback About music file In cases where the recorder is unable to playback music files that have been transferred toit check to make sure that the sampling rate and bit rate are in the range where playback is possible Combinations of sampling rates and bit rates for music files which the recorder can playback are given below File Sampling Bit rate format frequency Format 44 1 kHz 16 bit ormat MPEG1 Layers 32 kHz 44 1 kHz MP3 48 kHz From 8 kbps up to format MPEG2 Layers 320 kbps 16 kHz 22 05 kHz 24 kHz 8 kHz 11 kHz WMA 16 kHz 22 kHz From 5 kbps up to forma
22. Click iTunes Preferences Click Advanced tag Click Importing to set the file format and bit rate for copying music files to your PC and click OK e This recorder supports MP3 and WAV format music files 7 P 30 Import Using Set the file format for copying music file from a CD Setting Set the bit rate for copying music file from a CD Put a check mark on the music files that you want to copy n Click Import CD Using iTunes ile Edit Controls View Store Advanced Window Help ONE 8 ons 3 gt gt S Biz DRE nt Name p albae E1112 L Trako 2 Track 02 H von 3 Track 03 LA Q Lil ONES E lad v shows 4 Track 04 General Podcasts Playback Sharing Stori Advanced i TV iPh Podcasts i Track DUE atak General importing 8 STORE 1 iTunes Store On CD Insert Show CD B PLAYLISTS Import Using MP3 Encoder etting 1 96 kbps mono 192 kbps stereo normal Stereo optimized for MMX SSE using MP M Play songs while importing or convertin M Automatically retrieve CD track names ith the CDs Th iTunes File Edit Contis View Store Advanced Window Help unes saunj Huls STORE 5 iTunes Store DEVICES PLAYLISTS iTunes Store Tiii 6 songs 1 2 hours 764 8 MB Import co B amp 61 saunj Huls 62 Transferring music file to the recorder 1 Connect the recorder to a
23. DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER WS 510M WS 500M WS 400S DETAILED 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 e 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 reason is excluded Trademarks and registered trademarks e IBM and PC AT are the trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation e Microsoft Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation e Macintosh and iTunes are the trademarks of Apple Inc e MPEG Layer 3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson SRS WOW XT SRS an
24. It may take over 10 seconds to complete processing Never remove batteries during this time because data may be corrupted In addition replace the batteries with new ones in order to ensure that the batteries will not run out while processing Never format the recorder from a PC 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 e After formatting recorded audio file names may start from 0001 e When returning the settings for the functions to their initial settings use Reset Settings P 36 P 44 Menu setting method poyjaw unes nuay gt 47 jueuiuoiAuo furnei1odo S 48 Using the Recorder on Your PC By being connected to a PC the recorder enables you to do the following e You can transfer files recorded with this recorder to a computer play them back and manage them by using Windows Media Player or iTunes xs P 53 P 60 The recorder is compatible with WMA MP3 and WAV language content For WS 510M WS 500M only e In addition to its uses as an IC recorder and a music player this recorder can also be used as external memory for a computer by storing data from a computer and reading it back out P 52 P 64 Operating environment Windows Operating System Microsoft Windows 2000 XP Vista Standard Installation
25. OICE modeis selected WEACOOOS WHA WOOO WHA WS WHA off bum C Oi Title WMA 3 Title 4 Title U5 Title Q Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator File name Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator O File name H For Ws 400s older amp WS400007 WHA PENAT WSAQOO0S WHA Wes 0004 WHA WSAQ0005 WHA gH Q Folder name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator File name H For WS 510M WS 500M When VOICE mode is selected Identification of parts When MUSIC mode is selected Q mWrit le Q Hart ist B ElAlbum C ee TRES Q iue GEHA D TUDE o EE ET ee in Q File name Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator Folder indicator Recording mode indicator During recording mode Remaining memory bar indicator During playback mode Playback position bar indicator Recording date and time tH Microphone Sensitivity indicator ET VCVA indicator CE Noise Cancel indicator EE Voice Filter indicator 24 Low Cut Filter indicator Q Current file number Total number of recorded files in the folder syed Jo u01 2 1 13 U P ul Ajddns 19moq syed jo uorje iruep v 10 Identification of parts During recording mode Elapsed recording time During playback mode Elapsed playback time Q During recording mode Remaining r
26. P 45 File and folder information can be confirmed from the menu screen When the file is selected Name File name Date Time stamp Size File size Bit Rate File format Artist Artist name and Album Album name will appear on the display When a linear PCM format file has been selected Bit Rate area displays the sampling frequency and bit rate When a file contains no tag information the display contents of this area are blank When VOICE is selected Artist and Album will not appear on the display When the folder is selected Name File name Folder Number of folder and File Number of file will appear on the display When VOICE is selected Folder will not appear on the display Files which cannot be recognized by this recorder are not included in the number of files e Select the files for which you would like to confirm information in advance before operating the menu Menu setting method EB Rec Menu H ror ws 510M WS 500M When performing operations on the Rec Menu screen set the mode switch to VOICE rs P 17 Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs H For WS 400s Use the switch to set the microphone sensitivity amp P 23 Conference This is a highly sensitive mode which can record surrounding noises Dictation This is the standard level of microphone sensitivity Select this mode for ca
27. Storage for a long period 20 C 30 C 4 F 86 F Using the rechargeable batteries outside the above temperature range may result in declining efficiency and shorter battery life In order to prevent battery leakage or rust remove the rechargeable batteries from the products when you will not be using them for a long time and store them separately EN This recorder is designed to fully charge batteries regardless of their energy level However for best results when charging newly purchased rechargeable batteries or batteries that have not been used for a long time more than one month Itis recommended to fully charge the batteries then discharge repeatedly for 2 to 3 times When disposing rechargeable batteries always observe the local laws and regulations Contact you local recycling center for proper disposal methods If Ni MH rechargeable batteries are not fully discharged protect against short circuiting e g by taping the contacts before disposing For customers in Germany Olympus has a contract with the GRS Joint Battery Disposal Association in Germany to ensure environmentally friendly disposal Turning on off the power 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 Ajddns 19moq 3 13 a10H Kiddns samog a 14 Power supply Turni
28. T SP mode 278 h 10 min HQ mode 50 Hz to 13 kHz HQ mode 278 h 10 min SP mode 50 Hz to 7 kHz SP mode 547 h 25 min LP mode 50 Hz to 3 kHz LP mode 1 088 h 05 min During recording mode D enon Built in stereo microphone liM WS 500M Built in flash memory 2 GB 80 Hz to 20 kHz ST XQ mode 34 h 30 min During playback mode ST HQ mode 69 h 40 min E Maximum working output MOSS ee nn SP mode 247 h 10 min 60 mW 8 Q speaker il Maximum headphone output toos aca lE WS 400S Built in flash memory 1 GB 150 mV according to EN 50332 2 B wi N ST XQ mode 17 h 20 min Mer jin APCE ST HQ mode 34h 45 min eadphone output STSP mode 69h 35 min 75 mV Ss according to EN 50332 2 HQ mode 69 h 35 min E Recording medium SP mode 137 h 00 min Built in NAND FLASH memory LP mode 272 h 25 min WS 510M 4 GB WS 500M 2 GB Notes WS 400S 1 GB The above values are strictly rough guides E Speaker Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made The displayed available recording time MIC jack and recorded time are approximate 3 5mm mini jack impedance 2 kQ indications Built in 16 mm round dynamic speaker suonexypedg 2 suonexypedg e 70 A maximum recording time per file is set for each mode Even if the recorder s memory is not used up recording cannot be continued beyond the limit Maximum recording time per f
29. and year by pressing the LIST button while setting them Example April 15 2009 4M 150 2009y Initial setting Y 15p 4m 2009v Y 2009v 4m 15p Press the OK gt button to complete the setting 9jep pue euin fun3es q10H ul 15 9jep pue euin fures 16 Setting time and date Time amp Date The clock will start from the set date and time Press the OK button according to the time signal 4AMiSD 2003Y 10 20 AM 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 and date While the recorder is during stop mode press and hold the STOP M button to display the Time amp Date and Remain If the current time and date is not correct set it using the procedure below button gt l button OK gt button MENU button 1 While the recorder is during stop mode press the MENU button The menu will appear on the display t P 36 File Menu Bf Bf Erase Lock fap Rep lace fe Property Press the or button to select Device Menu tab You can change the menu display by moving the settings tab cursor PEN Device Menu Time amp Date HM Reset Settings Format system info Press the OK or gt l button to move the cursor to the item to set Device Menu will appear on the display F Reset Setti ings Format system info Press the OK or PPI b
30. and should be avoided Ajddns samog E 11 Power supply Charging by connecting toa While pressing the STOP E computer via USB button connect to the PC s USB port H For WS 510M WS 500M You can charge the batteries by connecting i 001 to a PC s USB port When charging be sure XQ ICH rus to correctly place the rechargeable batteries supplied into the recorder r amp P 10 Do not charge the primary batteries such as alkaline or lithium batteries Ajddns 19moq It may cause battery leakage heating and recorder malfunction A Boot the PC Slide the USB connector slide lever in the direction indicated by the arrow to eject the USB connector out of the recorder When charging the battery press and hold the STOP Bl button until Please Wait is displayed Charging is completed when battery indication becomes to Gi Charging time approximately 3 hours tshowsthe approximate time when charging the rechargeable battery fully from no remaining power at the room temperature The charging time will be changed depending on the remaining amount and the state of batteries EN e The recorder cannot be charged when the PC is not turned on Also it may not be charged when the PC is in standby mode 12 stop mode and sleep mode Do not charge the recorder with the USB hub connected If Cannot charge is displayed it means that a battery that cannot be charged is
31. ansferred from a PC set the mode switch according to the folder type r amp P 17 When playing back files recorded on the recorder set the mode switch to VOICE P 17 gu Select the folder which contains the files to be played back P 18 to P 20 How to change folders D Pressing the LIST button at the file display during playback or while stopped will return you to the next higher level Pressing the LIST button repeatedly will bring you to the folder list display 2 Pressing button or at the folder list display will select the folders for voice recordings and press the OK gt or BPI button In the File list display press the or button to select the file that you want to playback In the File display press the l or lt q button to select a file Press the OK gt button to start playback Be will appear on the display I rb ex xo 1237123 DD Lg 22W15 03 04 5 Gm ise gH a Filename b Folder indicator Playback position bar indicator d Elapsed playback time e File length Press the or button to adjust to a comfortable listening volume The volume can be adjusted within a range from 00 to 30 Press the STOP W button at any point you want to stop the playback Bl will appear on the display This will stop the file being played back midway When the resume function is activated the stopped location wi
32. 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 Batterries A Danger Batteries should never be exposed to flame heated short circuited or disassembled e Never store batteries where they will be exposed to direct sunlight or subjected to high temperatures in a hot vehicle near a heat source etc Warning e Do not solder lead wires or terminals directly onto a battery or modify it Do not connect the and O terminals together This may cause fire overheating or electric shock When carrying or storing the batteries be sure to put it in the provided case to protect its terminals Do not carry or store the batteries with any metal objects such as key rings If this warning is not followed fire overheating or electric shock may occur Do not connect the batteries directly to a power outlet or a cigarette lighter of an automobile Do not insert the batteries with their and terminals reversed If any liquid from a battery gets i into your eyes promptly wash it off with clean water and consult your doctor at once Do not attempt to recharge i alkaline lithium or any other non rechargeable batteri
33. corder you can hear the sound being recorded The recording monitor volume can be adjusted by pressing the or button Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder IE will appear on the display e The recorder will time out after 60 minutes when left in Rec Pause Resume Recording Press the RECO button again e Recording will resume at the point of interruption After recording has started you can hear the sound being recorded through the earphone Recording Notes Microphone sensitivity e 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 e When the external speaker is connected while recording there is a risk that audio feedback will occur Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs H For WS 510M WS 500M Set the microphone sensitivity function using the menu display t P 36 P 38 H For Ws 400s Slide the MIC SENSE CONF DICT switch to select CONF or DICT Huipsoay ba CONF This is a highly sensitive mode which can record surrounding noises DICT This is the standard level of microphone sensitivity Select this mode for cases where the volume of the source sound is high such as a band performance EN
34. d 6 symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs Inc SRS WOW XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs Inc 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 Hy Windows A m Media Table of contents Introduction Safe and proper usage 4 1 Getting Started Main Features 6 Identification of parts 7 Display LCD panel ss 8 Power supply essssssesssssssesoseossossosoosoososeo 10 Inserting battertes ss 10 Charging by connecting to a computer via Sp 12 Turning on off the power 13 HOLD SRE 14 Setting time and date Time amp Date 15 Changing the time and date 16 VOICE mode and MUSIC mode res 17 Notes on the folders 18 About the folders for voice recordings 18 About the folder for music playback 19 Selecting the folders and files 20 2 About Recording Recording e 21 Microphone sensitivity 23 Recommended settings by recording condition 24 Recording from external microphone or other devices 25 3 About Playback PIAYV DOCK e 27 Setting an index mark or a temp mark
35. default at 1 5 times as fast Change the speed according to need such as listening to meeting content at a fast speed or reviewing spots that you couldn t catch Restrictions on double speed in a language lesson at a slow speed The playback tone will be automatically adjusted digitally Double speed fast playback may without changing the voice so it sounds not be available depending on the natural sampling frequencyand the bit rate of the file to be played back In such a case the device plays back in up to x1 5 speed As in normal playback mode you can stop playback cue a file or insert an index mark in slow playback and fast playback modes as well P 31 The slow playback or fast playback is available even if either Voice Filter or Equalizer is set P 40 P 41 e The slow playback or fast playback is not available if either Noise Cancel or WOW effect is set r amp P 40 Playback speed will return to normal if the mode switch setting is changed Skip Space This function enables you to skip forward or reverse skip rewind a file being played for a set period This function is convenient for quickly skipping to another playback position or repeatedly playing back short phrases 1 Select Forward Skip or Reverse Skip Set the skip space When Forward Skip is selected File Skip 10sec Skip 30sec Skip 1min Skip 5min Skip 10min Skip When Reverse Skip is selected
36. ders when the recorder is set to VOICE mode For WS 400S only You cannot delete folders through the recorder Erasing 35 poyjaw 6unes nuay E 36 Menu Setting e Menu setting method Items in menus are categorized by tabs so Press the OK or button to select a tab first and move to a desired item move the cursor to the item to to quickly set it You can set each menu item set as follows LED Sound Menu I I button ii button OK gt button MENU button Press the or button to move to the item you want to set 1 While the recorder is during stop mode press the MENU button LCD Sound Menu I 0 The menu will appear on the display Back i zht File Menu mi Ll Beep z RE I LanzuazetLanz fe Property Press the OK gt or gt l button Moves to the setting of the selected item Menu items can be set during a recording or playback tr P 37 n Press the or button to change Press the or button to move the setting P 38 to P 44 to the tab that contains the item you want to set P 38 to P 44 You can change the menu display by moving the settings tab cursor LED Sound Menu I I Back ight HF Contrast Menu setting method Press the OK button to ll Setting menu during recording complete the setting _ Function Setting MicSense Low Cut Filter VCVA To menu item options Backlight LED You will be informed t
37. ders 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 Accessories optional Stereo microphone ME51S The built in large diameter microphone enables sensitive stereo recording 2 channel microphone omni directional ME30W Two ME30 monaural microphones come in aset with a miniature tripod anda connection adapter These are highly sensitive omni directional microphones supported by plug in power which are well suited to recording musical performances Highly sensitive noise cancellation monaural microphone unidirectional ME52W This microphone is used to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise Tie clip microphone omni directional ME15 Small concealing microphone with a tie clip Telephone pickup TP7 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 For Europe
38. 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 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 apparatus 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 OLYMPUS OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP Shinjuku Monolith 3 1 Nishi Shinjuku 2 chome Shinjyuku ku Tokyo 163 0914 Japan Tel 81 0 3 3340 2111 http www olympus com OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC 3500 Corporate Parkway P O Box 610 Center Valley PA 18034 0610 U S A Tel 1 888 553 4448 http www olympusamerica com EN BD2380 02 AP0904
39. ecording time During playback or stop mode File length Playback mode indicator D Title name D Artist name D Album name D Elapsed playback time D C4 SRS WOW XT indicator BCE Equalizer indicator Current file number Total number of recorded files in the folder D File length Playback mode indicator Power supply Inserting batteries This recorder can be used with either Ni MH Rechargeable Batteries or AAA Alkaline Batteries Hi Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open Insert size AAA alkaline battery observing the correct and polarities H For WS 510M WS 500M When charging with the recorder be sure to use the supplied specified Ni MH rechargeable BR401 batteries The supplied rechargeable batteries are not fully charged Before using the unit or after long periods of disuse it is recommended that you continuously charge them until full amp P 12 H For WS 400s This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries Close the battery cover completely by pressing to the direction A then sliding to the direction B If the hour indicator flashes in the display see Setting time and date Time amp Date P 15 Battery indicator The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries loose power m 2 Wi When M appears on the display replace the batteries as soon as possible When the batteries are to
40. eep 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 e Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the unit e Donot place the recorder on top of or near electric appliances such as TVs or refrigerators e Avoid 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 e Avoid sand or dirt These can cause irreparable damage e Avoid strong vibrations or shocks Do not disassemble repair or modify the unit yourself e Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle such as a bicycle motorcycle or go cart e Keep the unit out of the reach of children Warning regarding data loss Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes unit malfunction or during repair work Itis recommended to back up and save important
41. er n Press the button to select Also all files in a folder can be erased Start simultaneously PEN D A UB Em xao DUr i123 ZW File Erase button ii button OK button INDEX ERASE button 20000 0000000 0000000 Press the OK button The display changes to Erase and Z E select the folder or file you want erasing will start m to erase r P 18 to P 20 Erase Done is displayed when the D file is erased File numbers will be S In the File list display press the reassigned automatically e or button to select the file you want to erase In the File display press the l or H button to select a file While the recorder is during stop mode press the INDEX ERASE button CI Eao Ors ics Erase in Folder File Erase Press the button to select Erase in Folder or File Erase Press the OK button e The locked files and files set as read only cannot be erased r P 36 P 38 e Ifan action is not selected within 8 seconds the recorder will return to stop 34 status It may take over 10 seconds to complete processing Never remove batteries during this time because data may be corrupted In addition replace the batteries with new ones in order to ensure that the batteries will not run out while processing For WS 510M WS 500M only You can delete other than Music folders when the recorder is set to MUSIC mode However you cannot delete any fol
42. er can also be used as external memory for a computer by storing data from a computer and reading it back out 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 E Connecting the recorder to your PC P 50 Open the Explorer window Open the product name folder When you open My Computer it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name Copy the data Disconnect the recorder from the PC P 51 s Connecting the recorder to your PC P 50 When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on the desktop Double click the product name icon on the desktop Copy the data Disconnect the recorder from the PC P 51 EN 5 e While transmitting data Busy is displayed and the recording indicator light flashes NEVER disconnect the USB while the recording indicator light is flashing If you do the data will be destroyed Other Information Alarm message list Message Meaning i Explanation Action oo power is getting Replace with new batter Battery Low Low battery power ies t P10 File Protected Erase Jocked He to delete a locked 1 i file P 36 For WS 510M WS 500M only Set the mode switch to VOICE position c P 17 Music Mode The mode switch is set to MUSIC position MUSIC mode is act
43. es Never use any batteries 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 abnormal noise heat smoke or a burning odor D remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself and 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service Do not expose the batteries to water Do not allow water to contact the terminals Do not remove or damage the batteries insulating sheet Safe and proper usage Do not use the batteries if you find something wrong with them such as leakage color change or deformity Unplug the charger if the charging is still incomplete after the specified time it should take Should any batteries liquid get on skin or clothing promptly wash it off with clean water Keep batteries away from fire A Caution Do not subject batteries to strong shocks When using rechargeable batteries that have not been used for a while be sure to recharge them before use Rechargeable batteries have limited lifetime When the operating time becomes shorter even if the rechargeable battery is fully charged under the specified condition replace it with a new one sainjeaj urew Getting Started Main features Dual function recorder as a Digital Voice Recorder and a Digital Music Player 5 P 17 The recorder stores highly compressed WMA Windows Media Audio format
44. g voice file to the CD Using iTunes You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see Transfer the voice files to your PC t P 52 1 Insert the CD R RW into the CD R RW drive and start iTunes Click iTunes Preferences Click Advanced tag Click Burning to set the CD format for copying voice files to CD R RW and click OK When Audio CD is selected A file is converted and copied in music CD in order to play it by the audio equipment which can play CD R RW When MP3 CD is selected Copying in MP3 format When Data CD is selected Copying files with the format to be recorded Select the desired playlist and put a check mark on the voice files to copy to the CD R RW n Click Burn Disc aD Edit Controls View Store Advanced Window Help on iTunes Disc Format 9 Audio CD Gap Between Songs 2 seconds 1 O Use Sound Check One QNes cD O Data CD or DVD Data discs include all files lude CD Text iTunes File Edit Controls View Store Advanced Window Help eoo iTunes ce Du Q 7 songs 6 9 minutes 27 6 MB saunj Huls B 63 jd eu Jo f10ureui jeUsa X a se fus 64 Using as external memory of the PC In addition to its uses as an IC recorder and a music player this record
45. hat the settings have been established via the screen W Setting menu during playback Pressing the H button without Lee OSSESEBUDEEEEMEILLOAL pressing the OK button will cancel Function Setting the settings and return you to the pM MESE Property previous screen Noise Cancel H Press the MENU button to close the menu screen Voice Filter When in the menu screen during wow 2 recording or playback pressing the en FA I or MENU button will allow Equalizer Toeni iten you to return to the playback screen Play Mode options without interrupting recording or es See 5 playback Play Speed 2 Notes Skip Space The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for Backlight 3 minutes during a menu setup operation when a selected item is not applied Lo gc a a For WS 510M WS 500M only Set to recording or playback the menu settings VOICE mode will be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with xX no buttons being pressed For WS 400S For WS 510M WS 500M Set to VOICE mode For WS 510M WS 500M only Set to MUSIC mode 37 poyjoul funes nuew E 38 File Menu Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased Locked files are not erased when you select to erase all files from a folder r amp P 34 On Locks the file and prevents it from being erased Off Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased Replace Refer to Rearranging files Replace t
46. he OK button will cancel the settings and return you to the previous screen Insert point File m chan imi rat xe me Press the MENU button to close the menu screen 45 poyjouu 6unes nuay E 46 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 important files to a computer before formatting the recorder button ii button OKP button MENU button 1 While the recorder is during stop mode press the MENU button The menu will appear on the display t P 36 Press the or button to select Device Menu tab You can change the menu display by moving the settings tab cursor Press the OK gt or BP button Press the or button to select Format Bi Device Menu Time amp Date Reset Settings Format system Info Press the OK or BP button Format will appear on the display Menu setting method n Press the button to select Start Press the OK button After the Data will be cleared message is on for two seconds Start and Cancel will turn on Data will be cleared Are You Sure start 8 Press the button again to select Start Cance gH 9 Press the OK button Formatting begins and Format flashes on the display Format Done appears when formatting ends
47. ile ST XQ 26 h 40 min ST HQ 26 h 40 min ST SP 53 h 40 min HQ 26 h 40 min SP 53 h 40 min LP 148 h 40 min Guide to battery life E WS 510M WS 500M VOICE mode WS 400S During recording mode ST XQ mode 15 h 30 min LP mode 21h During voice file playback mode All Playback Mode Alkaline battery Built in speaker 12h Earphone 26h Ni MH Rechargeable battery Built in speaker 12h Earphone 22h E WS 510M WS 500M MUSIC mode During WMA file 128 kbps playback mode All Playback Mode Alkaline battery Earphone 26h Ni MH Rechargeable battery Earphone 22h During MP3 file 128 kbps playback mode All Playback Mode Alkaline battery Earphone 25h Ni MH Rechargeable batter Earphone 21h Specifications EN 15 The above values are strictly rough guides e Battery life is measured by Olympus It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the conditions of use Guide to recordable number of songs WS 510M 1 000 songs WS 500M 500 songs WS 400S 250 songs At 128 kbps 4 minutes per song Specifications and design are subject to change without notice Declaration of Conformity Model Number WS 510M WS 500M WS 400S 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 Telephone Number 1 888 553 4448 This
48. ive The file is full of index Erase index marks that Index Full Index full marks maximum of 16 are no longer marks required rs P 31 The file is full of Temp Erase Tempmarks that Temp Mark Full Tempmark full marks maximum of 16 are no longer required marks vs P 31 s folder is full of files Erase unnecessary files Folder Rull PAIE maximum of 200 files P 34 This is a malfunction so go to the store where you purchased the recorder or an Olympus service station for repair P 68 Licence Mismatch Illegally copied file ith copie Erase the file v amp P 34 No files were found in Dues folder There was an error while Memory Error Error in the memory Error in the memory Reformat the memory Format Error Formatting error formatting the recorder s P 46 memory iod Can t make the The file for management Connect the recorder to system file Connect The management file cannot be created due scommutarand d lete to PC and delete cannot be created to a shortage of capacity p ae any unnecessary files unnecessary file for remaining memory 251 abessow uue y 2 65 buljooysajqnoly a 66 Troubleshooting Symptom Nothing appears on the display Won t start Unable to record No playback tone heard Recording level too low Voice files are not recorded in stereo Cannot find the recorded Voice File Noise heard during playback
49. lick Start Burn 1dkejd elpay smopuim buisp 58 Using Windows Media Player Windows Media Player 10 Insert the blank CD R RW into the CD R RW drive and start Windows Media Player From the Features taskbar click Burn menu e Click Burn as needed after clicking Edit Playlist menu Youcan change the order of tracks by Drag amp Drop files Put a check mark on the voice files that you want to copy Select format of CD before clicking Start Burn When Audio CD is selected e A file is converted and copied in music CD in order to play it by the audio equipment which can play CD R RW When Data CD is selected e Copying files with the format to be recorded Click Start Burn Data CD HighMAT Audio sakel g elpay smopuim buisp B 59 saunj buisn 60 Using iTunes Window names Name JJ Music 7 WS500001 ie WS500007 WS500008 Ll TV Shows WS500012 Podcasts 7 WS500013 4 Radio WS500014 7 WS500018 STORE 5 iTunes Store Y PLAYLISTS Party Shuffle EU CTI 1 Features taskbar 2 Rewind button Playback Pause button Fast Forward button 3 Volume slide 4 Playlist addition button 5 Shuffle button 6 Repeat button 7 Display change button Disc create button 9 Browse button Disc eject button Copying music from CD 1 Insert the CD into the CD ROM drive and start iTunes
50. lized to carry data It has a USB charging function P 12 Identification of parts 1 EAR Earphone jack 2 MIC Microphone jack 3 Built in stereo microphone L 4 Built in stereo microphone R 5 Recording indicator light 6 LIST button 2 Strap hole Display LCD panel 9 Built in speaker button 41 REC Record button 42 gt l button 3 MENU button button 5 INDEX ERASE button OK button 47 kad button STOPB button Battery cover HOLD switch 21 Mode VOICE MUSIC switch MIC SENSE CONF DICT switch 2 USB connector slide lever 03 USB connector ForWS 510M WS 500M only For WS 400S only syed jo u01 2 1 13 U P u Display LCD panel Folder list display H For WS 510M WS 500M ES When VOICE mode is selected sj1ed jo uore inyuep O ETES GI Folder fa Folder B B Folder C i Folder D ad E When MUSIC mode is selected O9 Title I wma 10 Titie J mp3 VOICE mode indicator Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator Folder name MUSIC mode indicator Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator Folder name identification of parts H For WS 400s Recorder GI Folder fa Folder B B Folder C i Folder D iod E VOICE mode indicator Record Playback status indicator Battery indicator Folder name File list display H For WS 510M WS 500M When V
51. ll be registered even if the power is turned off The next time the power is turned on playback may be resumed from the registered stopped location ypeqheld fe 27 ypeqheld 5 While the recorder is during stop mode in the file display press and hold the gt l button 0000000 0000000 Me will appear on the display If you release the Pl button it will stop Press the OK gt button to start playback from where it was stopped While the recorder is during playback mode press and hold the gt ei button When you release the l button the recorder will resume normal playback e If there is an index mark or temp mark in the middle of the file the recorder will stop at that location r amp P 31 e The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file Continue pressing the BP button to proceed with the cue from the beginning of the next file While the recorder is during stop mode in the file display press and hold the I 4 button Playback M will appear on the display e If you release the K lt button it will stop Press the OK button to start playback from where it was stopped While the recorder is during playback mode press and hold the lt q button When you release the K lt button the recorder will resume normal playback e If there is an index mark or temp mark in the middle of the file the recorder will stop at that location 1 P 31 e The recorder s
52. med WMPInfo xml is created If you delete this file the 1 may need to be set again TEE Deas DVR Properties Sync Quality Set sync options for this device gt ync op Device name Sync settings Create folder hierarchy on device 1dkejd elpay smopuim buisp Hi 55 Using Windows Media Player Select the desired category from Library on the left and select music files or albums to transfer to the recorder and Drag amp Drop them in Sync List on the right Click Start Sync e The file is transferred to the recorder E Windows Media Player 10 EJ Connect the recorder to a PC and start Windows Media Player From the Features taskbar click Sync From the pull down menu on LT EE the left side window select the play list to be transferred to A n S the recorder and put the check i se marks on the music file that you want to transfer e 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 e The recorder is recognized as a Removable Disk sakel g elpay smopuim buisp 56 Click A on the upper right corner and set the synchronization options Click on the Create folder hierarchy on device to check 1 2 The folder with artist
53. n be adjusted according to the recording situation 39 Menu setting method If recorded audio is difficult to understand To ensure successful recordings prior testing and adjustment of the start stop actuation level is recommended poyjow fures nuay E 40 C Play Menu HI For WS 510M WS 500M When operating the Play Menu screen different settings items are displayed depending onthe position of the mode switch When VOICE modeis selected Noise Cancel Voice Filter Play Mode P 41 Play Speed P 42 Skip Space P 43 When MUSIC mode is selected WOW Equalizer P 41 Play Mode P 41 Play Speed P 42 Skip Space P 43 H For Ws 400s Voice Filter Play Mode P 41 Play Speed P 42 Skip Space P 43 because of noisy surroundings adjust the Noise Cancel setting level High Low Enables the Noise Cancel function Noise will be reduced in the file when it s played back for better sound quality Off Disables this function e When Noise Cancel is set to Low or High Voice Filter and slow high speed playback functions will not function To use these functions set Noise Cancel to Off Voice Filter The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low and high frequency tones during normal fast or slow playback and enable clear audio playback On Enables the Voice Filter function Off Disables
54. n by Drag amp Dropit When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on the desktop Disconnect the recorder from the PC Connecting to your PC Note e NEVER disconnect the USB while the recording indicator light is flashing If you do the data will be destroyed jd 1no 0 Bur euuo Hi 51 jd ANOK 0 S9 IJ 9310A Y 19Jsue1 A 52 Transfer the voice files to your PC The 5 voice folders of this recorder are appeared as DSS_FLDA DSS_FLDB DSS_FLDC DSS_FLDD and DSS_FLDE and the recorded voice files are saved in these folders Hg Connecting the recorder to your PC P 50 Open the Explorer window Open the product name folder When you open My Computer it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name Copy the data Disconnect the recorder from the PC P 51 Hg Connecting the recorder to your PC P 50 When you connect the recorder to a Mac OS it will be recognized by the drive name of the product name on the desktop Double click the product name icon on the desktop Copy the data Disconnect the recorder from the PC P 51 Notes e While transmitting data Busy is appeared and the recording indicator light flashes NEVER disconnect the USB while the recording indicator light is flashing If you do the data will be destroyed e Inthe Mac OS operational enviro
55. ng on the power Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction that indicated by the arrow The display will turn on and the power will be turned on e The resume function will bring the recorder back to the stop position in memory before power was turned off Turning off the power While the recorder is during stop mode slide the HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow e The display shuts off and the power will be turned off e The resume function remembers the stop position before the power is turned off Power save mode 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 HOLD If you bring the recorder is set to HOLD mode the running conditions will be preserved and all buttons will be disabled This feature is useful when the recorder has to be carried in a bag or pocket Set the recorder to HOLD mode While the recorder is during stop mode slide the HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow After Hold appears on the display the recorder is set to HOLD mode Exit HOLD mode Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction that indicated by the arrow If you press any button in HOLD mode the clock display flashes for 2 seconds but it will not operate
56. nment WMA format files cannot be played back Using Windows Media Player Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over the Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder It supports WAV MP3 and WMA format music files By using Windows Media Player music files from music CDs can be converted ripped P 54 and music files that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easily transferred to the recorder vs P 55 P 58 Window names Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player 10 D Features taskbar 2 Seek slider 3 Shuffle button 4 Repeat button 5 Stop button 6 Previous button 7 Play button Next button 9 Mute button Volume slider D Features taskbar 2 Quick Access Panel button 8 Seek slider 4 Rewind button 5 Play button 6 Stop button 7 Previous button Next button 9 Mute button 40 Volume slide 41 Shuffle Repeat button 2 Fast Forward button EN p e If you are using Windows 2000 Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC 1dkejd elpay smopuim buisp a 53 sake g elpay smopuim buisp 54 Copying music from CD 1 Insert CD into the CD ROM drive and start Windows Media Player From the Features taskbar click Rip menu e After clicking Rip menu click View Album Info for Windows Media Player 10 as necessary e Ifinternet co
57. nnectivity is available CD information is searched Put a check mark on the music file that you want to copy Click Start Rip e For Windows Media Player 10 Click Rip Music e 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 Using Windows Media Player Windows Media Player 11 11 item s selected to rip to E Documents and Settings administrator My Documents My Music rc aeri eo Transferring music file to the recorder Using Windows Media Player 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 r amp P 54 Windows Media Player 11 1 Connect the recorder to a PC and start Windows Media Player From the Features taskbar click Sync Click Sync menu again to select DVR Advanced Options gt Set Up Sync and set as follows Click on the Create folder hierarchy on device to check 1 2 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 na
58. nsert 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 Playback Settings relating to playback H For WS 510M WS 500M This function enables Segment repeat repeated playback of part of Dude the file being played This changes the order of the Replace files in the selected folder It PE is useful for playing back files in a preferred order while in normal playback mode etc If recorded audio is difficult to understand because of noisy surroundings adjust the Noise Cancel setting level Noise Cancel P 36 P 40 The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to cut low Voice Filter and high frequency tones P 36 P 40 during normal fast or slow playback and enable clear audio playback The recorder has SRS WOW XT an audio processing Arni P 40 technology that increases sound clarity and bass quality If you change the equalizer setting you can enjoy the music with your favorite sound quality Equalizer t P 36 P 41 You can select the playback mode that fits your prefer ence Play Mode P 36 P 41 The playback speed can be set to slow speed or fast speed playback Play Speed t P 36 P 42 The skip interval length can be set Skip Space t P 36 P 43 Canbe operated only in VOI
59. o weak WT and Battery Low appears on the display and the recorder shuts down E e Manganese batteries may not be used in this recorder e When changing batteries AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus Ni MH rechargeable batteries are recommended Power supply e Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries Unloading the batteries while the recorder is in use may cause a malfunction such as corrupting the file etc If you are recording into a file and the batteries run out you will loose your currently recorded file because the file header will not be able to close It is crucial to change the batteries once you see only one Hash mark in the battery indicator e If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace the dead batteries or if you take the batteries in and out repeatedly at short intervals you may have to reset the time when you have loaded fresh batteries t P 15 e Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time e When playing a voice music file the recorder may be reset due to the reduction of the voltage output of the batteries depending on the volume level even if ON is displayed in the battery indicator In this case lower the volume of the recorder When replacing rechargeable batteries be sure to use Ni MH rechargeable batteries optional The use of other manufacturers products can damage the recorder
60. ove up continue so you can place index or temp marks in other locations ina similar manner A number appears on the display and an index mark or temp mark will be placed 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 31 peqeld 32 e 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 Mark Full for temp marks Index or temp marks cannot be set or erased in a locked file vs P 36 P 38 Playback How to begin segment repeat playback This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played button ii button OKP button REC 6 button s Select a file that has a segment you would like to play back repeatedly P 18 to P 20 In the File list display press the or button to select the file In the File display press the l or ld button to select a file Press the OK button to start playback Press the RECO button at the point you want to start segment repeat playback A will flash on the display ects ARE APR AP E za neo CN Fast forwarding and rewinding can be conducted when F is flashing in the same manner as during normal playback and you can quickly proceed as far as the end position P
61. peration is stopped or played back For information on the layered structure of the folders see the section entitled Notes on the folders P 18 P 19 Operation of the folders for music playbacks EE H For WS 510M WS 500M Folder list display Folder list display Folder list display First layer Second layer File list display Lis zic MaAlubum 01 Title wma 8 Title I wma Artist B MAlubum B 2 e B wma 10 Titie J mp i 3 Title C wma B Title F wma Bi lubum D 4 Title D wma r Title G wma 08 Title H wma 05 Title ewe d in in Operation of the folders for voice recordings so iy pue siapjoy ay fuiejes Folder list display File list display File display Folder WS5O0001 WMA Ga WSsO0002 Ha WSSO0003 Wa 0000 Folder D WS5OOO04 WMA Pond 15 Folder E WE5OOOO5 WMA 08 04 16 aM ISS 4H 4H 4H in File display Moving through the levels Return lt a mm Proceed gt File display Information of the selected file is displayed Enters in playback standby mode Each time you press this it Each time you press this it returns up one level The list opens the folder or file selected display can be operated bythe inthe list display and proceeds Fa button down one level When you press and hold the The list display screen can be LIST button while moving in operated by the gt l button a hierarchy of folders it will Pipe or button Select the folder or file
62. r 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 recorder unplug the external microphone and earphone when you connect the recorder to a PC Operating environment 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 WAV 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 purchased from online music distribution service to a portable device such as this recorder may be restricted EN e This recorder is compatible with Microsoft Corporation DRMO but not with DRM10 jueuiuoiAuo funeiodo 49 Connecting to your PC 1 Boot the PC Slide the USB connector slide lever
63. ransfer the files by using Windows Media Player 9 check the Olympus website If the music files are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory the message Can t 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 for the management file The more capacity for the management file will be necessary as the number of the music files increases 1dkejd elpay smopuim buisp Hi 57 Using Windows Media Player Copying voice file to the CD You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD For how to copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC see Transfer the voice files to your PC P 52 Windows Media Player 11 1 Insert the blank CD R RW into the CD R RW drive and start Windows Media Player From the Features taskbar click the Burn menu Select the desired category from Library on the left and select voice files or albums to copy to the CD R RW and Drag amp Drop them in Burn List on the right Click Burn menu again and select Audio CD or Data CD When Audio CD is selected e A file is converted and copied in music CD in order to play it by the audio equipment which can play CD R RW When Data CD is selected e Copying files with the format to be recorded C
64. rder s jack while it is recording Recording with external microphone Connect an external microphone to the MIC jack of the recorder i To MIC jack Applicable external microphones optional P 68 Stereo microphone ME51S The built in large diameter microphone enables sensitive stereo recording 2 channel microphone omni directional ME30W These are highly sensitive omni directional microphones supported by plug in power which are well suited to recording musical performances Highly sensitive noise cancellation monaural microphone unidirectional ME52W This microphone is used to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise Recording Tie clip microphone omni directional ME15 Small concealing microphone with a tie clip Telephone pickup TP7 Earphone type microphone can be plugged into your ear while phoning The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded EZE The built in microphone will become inoperable when an external microphone is plugged into the recorder s MIC jack Microphones supported by plug in power can also be used e When the external stereo microphone is used while Rec Mode is set to a monaural recording mode audio will be recorded to the L channel only P 36 P 38 e When an external monaural microphone is used while Rec Mode is set to a stereo recording mode it enables recording only
65. recording time e Level meter change according to the recording level and recording function settings Rec Mode cannot be changed in the recording standby mode or while recording Configure this while the recorder is stopped rs P 36 P 38 Press the STOPE button to stop recording Bl will appear on the display TETTE xo 123 123 0000s eguSbs D 08 4 2 auc 58 i gH D File length Huipsoay ba 21 Hbuips0day 5 Recording Notes To quickly check on the recorded contents e To ensure recording from the beginning start speaking after you see the recording While the recorder is during indicator light on recording mode press the OK gt e When remaining recording time is less button than 60 seconds the recording indicator light starts flashing When the recording time is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds the light flashes faster Folder Full will appear when the recording cannot be made any further Select on other folder or delete any unnecessary files before recording P 34 Memory Full will appear when the memory is full Delete any unnecessary will appear on the display files before recording any further rs P 34 Stop recording and the file that was just recorded will be played back Listening while audio is recorded While the recorder is during recording mode press the REC If you start recording after inserting the button earphone into the EAR jack on the re
66. ses where the volume of the source sound is high such as a band performance When you would like to clearly record a speaker s voice set Mic Sense to Dictation and hold recorder s built in stereo microphone close to the speaker s mouth 5 10 cm before recording In addition to selecting between stereo or mono recording formats you can also record favoring high sound quality or record favoring increased recording time Select the recording mode that fits your purpose ST XQ Stereo extra high quality sound recording ST HQ Stereo high quality sound recording ST SP Stereo standard recording HQ Monaural high quality sound recording SP Monaural standard recording LP Monaural long term recording e To record a meeting and lecture clearly set other than LP in Rec Mode e When the external monaural microphone is used while Rec Mode is set to a stereo recording mode it enables recording only with the L channel microphone 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 On Enables the Low Cut Filter function Off Disables this function 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
67. t 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 320 kbps 48 kHz For WS 510M WS 500M only Variable bitrate MP3 files in which conversion bitrates can vary may not play properly For WAV files this recorder can only play back those in the linear PCM format WAV files other than these cannot be played back This recorder is compatible with Microsoft Corporation DRM9 but not with DRM10 Playback Setting an index mark or a temp mark Clearing an index mark or a temp mark If index marks and temp marks are placed you can quickly find a location you want ER Locate the index or temp mark to listen to in fast forward and fast rewind you want to clear and when cuing a file Index marks cannot be placed on files created on machines Press the P orl 4 button to other than Olympus IC recorders but temp select the index or temp mark to marks can be placed instead to temporarily erase remember desired locations CI xe Oevics N 7 Wu m Index 08 HEN LZ LAS button P amp P I lt button OK button INDEX ERASE button ypeqheld u While the index or temp number appears for approximately 2 ls While the recorder is during seconds on the display Press the recording mode or playback INDEX ERASE button mode press the INDEX ERASE The index or temp mark is erased button Index or temp numbers after the Even after an index or temp mark is erased index or temp number will placed recording or playback will automatically m
68. the recorder HOLD Setting time and date Time amp Date e If HOLD is applied during playback recording operation is disabled with the playback recording state unchanged When playback has ended and the recording has ended due to the remaining memory being used up it will stop Setting time and date Time amp Date If you set the time and date beforehand the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management When you use the recorder for the first time after purchasing it or when the batteries have been inserted without the device having been used in along time the Set Time amp Date will appear When the hour is flashing conduct the setup from Step 1 LIST button button P amp P dd button OKP button 0000000 E Press the PPI or 44 button to select the item to set gH Select the item from the hour minute year month and day with a flashing point WI 20037 ES aW Press the or button to set Follow the same steps by pressing the PPI or kK button to select the next item and press the or button to set You can select between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the LIST button while setting the hour and minute Example 10 38 P M 10 38PM lt 22 38 Initial setting You can select the order of the month day
69. this function e When Voice Filter is set to On Noise Cancel will not function To use this functions set Voice Filter to Off The recorder has SRS 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 individually adjusted through 4 levels of processing 1 Select SRS 3D or TruBass SRS 3D The surround effect can be adjusted The expansive feel and clarity of the sound can be increased TruBass The low frequency range can be adjusted The low frequency range can be made richer Adjust the surround level or bass effect level High Middle Low The sound quality can be adjusted to one of 3 levels Off Disables this function The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakened if the bit rate for any music file is less than 32 kbps e Depending on the song the SRS WOW XT effect will be heightened and may sound like noise If this happens adjust the SRS WOW XT effect Set WOW to Off to use the slow playback or fast playback mode Otherwise you cannot use these functions t P 42 If you change the equalizer setting you can enjoy the music with your favorite sound quality 1 Select the desired equalizer characteristics Off Disables the equalizer function Rock Pop Jazz Enables the equalizer function User Select User to save your own custom equalizer settings
70. tops 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 Locating the beginning of the file While the recorder is during stop mode or playback mode press the P button e The recorder skips to the beginning of the next file While the recorder is during playback mode press the button e The recorder skips to the beginning of the current file While the recorder is during stop mode press the lt button e The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file If the recorder stop the midway of the file return to the beginning of the file While the recorder is during playback mode press the lt q button twice e The recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file Notes When you skip to the beginning of the file during playback the recorder will stop at the position of the index mark and temp mark The index mark and temp mark will be skipped when you perform the operation in stop mode 5 P 31 e When Skip Space set to other than File Skip the recorder will skip forward reverse the specified time then will start playback P 36 P 43 Playback through earphone An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening N 72777 e When the earphone is used the recorder speaker will be switched off EN l To avoid irritation to the ear i
71. utton Time amp Date will appear on the display The hour will flash on the display indicating the start of the Time and Date setup process The following steps are the same as Step 1 through Step 3 of Setting time and date Time amp Date r amp P 15 Press the MENU button to close the menu screen VOICE mode and MUSIC mode EH For WS 510M WS 500M Slide the mode switch to MUSIC position This device can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player For recording and playback 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 VOICE position The recorder functions as a music player See About the folder for music playback for transferring music files to the recorder using Windows Media Player P 19 e This recorder functions as an IC recorder See About the folders for voice recordings regarding the destination of saved files vs P 18 pow DISNW pue epou 3 0A bel 17 19pJ0J Y UO S JON Notes on the folders The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and folders for music playback that are organized in a branching tree style and saved About the folders for voice recordings Folder A Folder E are the folders for voice recordings When recording with the recorder select any one of the five
72. voice messages in integrated flash memory P 21 It can also play back MP3 MPEG 1 MPEG 2 Audio Layer 3 and WAV format files P 27 P 53 P 60 ForWS 510M WS 500M only It has a built in Variable Control Voice Actuator VCVA function P 36 P 39 The Low Cut Filter minimizes air conditioner noise and other similar noises while recording P 36 P 39 A Noise Cancel function P 36 P 40 and a VoiceFilter function t P 36 P 40 cut noise and enable clear audio playback You can choose one of three stereo or three monaural recording modes P 36 P 38 It has a backlight full dot display LCD panel P 8 It features various repeat functions 1 P 32 P 36 P 41 Index mark and temp mark features allow you to quickly find desired locations 1 P 31 The playback speed can be controlled as preferred P 36 P 42 It has built in SRS WOW XT P 36 P 40 You can change the playback equalizer settings P 36 P 41 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 50 This recorder is compatible with USB 2 0 enabling fast data transfer to a computer This USB storage class support recorder can be utilized as external memory to read and save the data r P 64 By connecting the computer with the USB pictures text data etc can be saved and uti

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