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1. File length C Fast playback indicator WS 833 and WS 832 models only E FM Radio mode syed jo sawey pA WS 833 model only Radio reception display 1 2 DFM Radia o EE 96 90 mz oe HOME ML FREG Radio recording display 1 2 Hi dan DFM Radic O ae 96 90 nm Q i MFJ ize oE 2858 72 Recording media indicator Battery indicator Preset number being received Radio frequency being received Radio frequency bar indicator QO Function button guide display Folder indicator Voice recorder status indicator IK Recording indicator ICD Recording pause indicator Recording format indicator D Elapsed recording time Possible recording time e Pressing and holding the STOP W button while the voice recorder is in stop mode displays the Time amp date and Remain amount of possible recording time remaining settings If the current date time is set incorrectly see Setting the date time Time amp Date P 78 Time amp date Ni im 12 11 19 10 09 4H Remain EEES 4Ha Indicator display area Meanings of indicators shown in indicator display area same for all modes Tall Rec Level lera VCVA Srrvc V Sync Rec USER Equalizer HA Low Cut Filter amid Zoom Mic raf Noise Cancel Ej Voice Balancer Voice Filter FT ES fel Play Mode 1 WS 833 model only 2 WS 833 and W
2. Existing data mode settings and the clock setting are saved when the power is turned OFF EJ Slide the POWER HOLD switch in the direction of the arrow for at least half a second e The playback stop position at power OFF is stored in memory e Turning the power OFF whenever the voice recorder is not in use minimizes battery consumption Power Save mode When the voice recorder has been stopped for at least 10 minutes default setting after power ON the display disappears and the voice recorder automatically enters the Power Save mode 1 P 77 e Pressing any button releases the Power Save mode Home screen operations In addition to its recording function the voice recorder also provides music player and FM radio functions Choose the application you want by selecting one of the voice recorder s modes WS 833 model only 1 Press the F1 HOME button to 3 Press the gt OK button display the Home screen HOME For WS 833 model VWs Recorder For WS 832 and WS 831 models EJ Press the PP or aa button to select the desired mode IN Home Nid e ED Music e In WS 832 and WS 831 models you can only use the BI or kad button to select modes suo esado uaass WOH a EN 21 suoleiado uaass aWOH EN 22 When Recorder is selected Recorder Mi EI Folder 4 G Folder 6 E Folder EI Folder D fa Folder E The voice re
3. ME52W mono microphone unidirectional Designed to record sound from a distance while minimizing the impact of surrounding noise ME15 mono tie clip microphone omnidirectional A small unobtrusive microphone that comes with a tie clip TP8 telephone pickup microphone An earphone microphone that can be worn in the ear during phone calls Clearly captures voices and conversations during phone calls BR404 nickel metal hydride AAA rechargeable battery A high efficiency long lasting rechargeable battery A514 USB connection AC adapter A USB connected AC adapter that provides 5 volt DC output 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz KA333 connecting cord A resistive connection cord with stereo mini plugs 3 5 mm diameter on both ends Used to connect the earphone jack output to the line input when recording Comes with plug adapters PA331 PA231 that adapt to mono mini plugs 3 5 mm diameter or mono mini mini plugs 2 5 mm diameter KP19 USB connection cable jeuo1 do saliossa gt gt y fe EN 105 uonewojui YARWAapes pue zyfn do Ey EN 106 Copyright and trademark information e The information in this document is subject to change in future without prior notice Contact Olympus Customer Support Center for the latest product names model numbers and other information e Voice recorder displays and product illustrations shown in this manual may differ from the actual product While every precaution has been take
4. from the PC P 96 Jd 943 J0 Asowawi jeux se abesp e During data communication Busy appears in the voice recorder s display and the LED indicator light flashes To prevent the risk of data damage never disconnect the voice EN recorder from the USB port while the LED indicator light is flashing 98 Other information Alarm message list Message Meaning Action required The remaining battery power Replace or charge the battery File locked An attempt was made to erasea You must unlock the file before you locked file can erase it amp P 61 Before recording select Recorder An attempt was made to record mode and one of the folders from when not in Recorder mode Folder A to Folder E P21 P 24 Cannot record in this folder WS 833 model only Before recording select one of the folders from Folder A to Folder E c P 23 P24 An attempt was made to record in the FM Radio folder The maximum number of index marks 99 have been written in the file Erase unneeded index marks ce P43 fe No more can be set The maximum number of temp gt Erase unneeded temp marks marks 99 have been written in P43 2 the file 5 3 The maximum number of files vA Folder full 200 have been saved in the Erase unneeded files P 46 e folder D a Mema eur An internal memory error Contact the Olympus Customer y occurred Support Center back cover
5. You can monitor the recording as you are letting you tailor recording to different making it by listening on the earphone recording conditions plugged into the voice recorder s EAR jack i j Rec Level 5 h di bats Use the button to adjust the recording P 63 Ets HIE TeCOrIag SENSIUVIY monitor volume Rec Mode Sets the recording sound P 64 quality 1 Connect the earphones to the Zoom Mic Sets the built in stereo voice recorder s EAR jack P 64 microphone s directivity B Reduces humming sounds ace Filter from equipment such as i air conditioners or projectors VCVA Sets the trigger level for P 65 voice activated recording VCVA V Sync Rec Sets the trigger level for P 67 voice synchronized recording Used to select one of multiple preregistered templates of recording settings When Ree Scene selected each template P 32 enters several settings i tailored to a particular recording location or condition all in a single operation e Changing the volume will not affect 1 When FM Radio mode is set Rec Mode the recording level is fixed at one of the settings below WS 833 model only the volume to 00 before plugging in the earphone e To prevent feedback do not place the earphone near the microphone while recording e MP3 256 kbps e MP3 128 kbps e To avoid unpleasantly loud sound set 2 WS 833 model only Huipioray i EN 29 Recording with a
6. ee Ni MH WA Select if you inserted an Olympus nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery model BR404 Alkaline Mm Select if you inserted an alkaline battery FJ Press the gt OK button to finalize the setting Mi MiH Alkaline Setting fixed e See Setting the date time if a time display with a blinking cursor on the hour appears in the display after setting the battery Setting the date time EJ Press the PP or 4 button to select the item to set 2 Press the button to change the number Time amp Date Ni im e To change the setting of another item press the BPI or kad button to move the blinking cursor then press the or button to change the number EJ Press the gt OK button to finalize the setting You can press the OK button during the setting procedure to set the items entered so far and start the clock You can change the clock display format See Setting the date time Time amp Date P 78 for the procedure Charging the batte Charging the battery by connecting to a PC s USB connector WS 833 and WS 832 models only e Before connecting the USB connector release HOLD mode P 19 1 Start the PC 2 Slide the USB connector slide lever in the direction of the arrow e The USB connector extends out The USB connector cover
7. erase P 24 In the folder display screen press the ERASE button while the voice recorder is in stop mode e The voice recorder returns to the stopped mode if no operation is performed for 8 seconds Press the button to select Start Erase the folder Start Press the P OK button e Erasing appears in the display and the erasing process starts Erased appears when the process has finished Files cannot be restored after being erased so please check carefully before erasing a file When there is a microSD in the voice recorder be sure to check whether the recording media being erased is Internal memory or microSD card t P77 Locked files and read only files cannot be erased t P 61 The voice recorder s default Recorder folders FolderA to FolderE and FM Radio folder and Music folder cannot be erased WS 833 model only Music folder subfolders other than the Music can be erased Files unrecognizable to the voice recorder will not be erased nor will folders containing these files The voice recorder must be connected to a PC to erase these files and folders Before erasing a file or folder charge or replace the battery to ensure it will not run out before the process has finished Erasing processes can take over 10 seconds to complete To prevent the risk of damage to data never attempt to perform any of the following processes before an erasing process has
8. M button to exit the selection screen Time amp date Mi din 17 11 7183 10 09 44 Remain MFA an 2 4H4 h0 5 1 9355 _ Rec Scene e Press and hold the STOP W button when the recorder is stopped to check setting indicators meanings e Recording menu settings cannot be changed when a Rec Scene selection has been made To use these functions you must select Off for the Rec Scene setting Preregistered Rec Scene settings Lecture Rec Level Rec Mode Zoom Mic Low Cut Filter VCVA V Sync Rec Conference Rec Level Rec Mode Zoom Mic Low Cut Filter VCVA V Sync Rec Meeting Rec Level Rec Mode Zoom Mic Low Cut Filter VCVA V Sync Rec High MP3 128 kbps 6 On Off Off Middle MP3 128 kbps Off On Off Off Middle MP3 128 kbps Off Off Off Off Dictation Rec Level Rec Mode Zoom Mic Low Cut Filter VCVA V Sync Rec DNS Rec Level Rec Mode Zoom Mic Low Cut Filter VCVA V Sync Rec WS 833 model only Low MP3 128 kbps Off On Off Off Low MP3 128 kbps Off Off Off Off aUa2s Day BUaDs Hulpsodai y HuibueYy D EN 33 Playback Playback In addition to files recorded by the voice recorder you can also play files in WAV MP3 and WMA format transfer
9. Recorder was selected Ke WS 831 model only 2 Press the button to select File or Folder On File or Turns on the voice filter function File Off Stops playback after the current file Turns the voice filter function OFF has been played Folder Plays all the files in the current folder consecutively stopping playback after the last file in the folder is played e Voice Filter is only enabled in Recorder mode e Using the Voice Filter function will make the battery deplete more quickly e When the Voice Filter function and Play Scene function have both been selected the Play Scene setting takes precedence The Play Scene settings cannot be changed P 74 When Music was selected Press the button to select Playback range Repeat or Random Playback range Lets you specify a range of files for playback Repeat Repeatedly plays the files in the set range Random Plays the files in the set range at random nu W ejd nuaw eqhkeyg g EN 71 nuay Aejg nuaw peqhkeyd ot EN 72 3 Press the button to select a setting When Playback range was selected File Folder All Specify the range of files for playback When Repeat or Random was selected On The files in the specified playback range are played repeatedly or at random Off Cancels repeat playback and random playback When
10. Removing a microSD card sesssscssssssssssssscessssesssccssssssessesesessssesseeesssssnes 18 Preventing accidental operation ssssessecsssscosscosssoossoossooossosesoss 19 Setting HOLD MOdE nronnisiinann on 19 Releasing HOLD MOde sxssscssscssscsssssisrsrisresssssissrisssseceunssnsisenessiensnesee 19 Turning the power OFF sessssesosesoseccosecosecoosecosecosescosscosscsossoosseo 20 Turning the power OFF saiscstssns dantaish eins aaiurcaniaice 20 Home screen operations s scscscssssssssssssesesesessssssssssssnseserees 21 Selecting the MOE ss ccsssssssssssssssssssssesesssssesssessssssssesssssessssseceeesees 21 Folders ccxssexisiessbesnsisvensntevannitendna shiwenesaasenasstesentonavnnssensshaansannetinate 23 Folders for voice ECON CLINGS occicccnnsvcnvesverevenceversnsnsvesuniencdbvcvosnsesnsseniee 23 Folders for music DIAYIACK csssssasconsevovsoconensniesciocoranvvesveaeanansavtocintneniye 23 Selecting folders and files sssssosessosssosesoosesosesosessosesosessossoosseo 24 RecordihG sciassranstnisicneasvaessersnonnnetnaasnanaenmeineniG 26 Basic recording procedure esssesssosssessessesssesseossessnosooosncosrossoeseeeseesss 20 Pausing resuming recording csccccasssnsnesannccessssvoraassnssansensnesenseeesunsntven 28 Quickly checking a recording ccccssssssssssesesecsssersssransasesssersesseses 28 Monitoring while recording sssssssssssccccsssssssssnsesesecceeeeseesenneeeees 29 Recording
11. button to fast forward rewind e Writing an index mark temp mark at the division point beforehand is handy 2 Press the MENU SCENE button while the voice recorder is in stop mode 3 Press the gt OK button to move the cursor into the list of setting items 4 Press the button to select File Divide H Press the gt OK button g Press the button to select Start 0130507 _0002 Nimm Start Cancel Misd507_ 0002 Mim Ga ies 28 56 e Dividing appears in the display and the file dividing process starts File divide completed appears when the process has finished EJ Press the STOP M button to exit the menu screen apiaig 4 sayy Huipiaig i EN 87 Dividing files File Divide Dividing a file File Divide After dividing a file the first half of the file is given the name File name_1 and the second half File name_2 File Divide can be performed only when the file list is displayed Files cannot be divided if there are 200 files in the folder Locked files P61 cannot be divided It may not be possible to divide some MP3 or PCM files with extremely short recording times To prevent the risk of data damage never remove the battery while dividing a file apiaig 4 sayy Huipiaig ot EN 88 Setting the USB connection USB Settings Setting the USB connection USB Settings The PC setting lets you connect the
12. yuaWUOtAUA Hurzerado Jd EN 93 yuaWUOIAUA Hurzerado Jd EN 94 PC connection precautions When uploading or downloading a file to or from the voice recorder data transfer will continue as long as the voice recorder s LED indicator light is flashing even if the PC data communication screen disappears Never disconnect the USB connector before data communication has finished Always use the procedure on 1 P 96 to disconnect the USB connector Data may not be transferred correctly if you disconnect the connector before the drive has stopped Do not format initialize the voice recorder s drive from a PC Formatting done from a PC will not be done correctly Use the voice recorder s Format menu for formatting t P 91 Voice recorder folders or files that are moved or renamed in a Windows or Macintosh file management screen may be reordered or become unrecognizable Note that it will still be possible to read and write data on the voice recorder after setting the attribute of the voice recorder s drive to Read only on a PC To prevent nearby electronic devices being affected by noise disconnect the external microphone and earphones when connecting the voice recorder to a PC PC connection disconnection Connecting the voice recorder to a PC 1 Start the PC FJ Slide the USB connector slide e Windows The voice recorder is lever in the direction of the recognized and displayed in the My arrow Computer fold
13. Cardero The microSD card was not Remove and reinsert the microSD recognized correctly card P 17 P 18 Illegally copied file The music file was copied illegally Erase the music file P 46 Memory full There is no remaining memory Erase unneeded files t P 46 EN 99 By sij aHessow wejy EN 100 No file Format error Can t create the system file Connect to PC and erase unnecessary file Cannot play this file Select a file Same folder can t be moved copied Some files can t be moved copied This file can t be divided Insert earphone Action required There are no files in the folder Select another folder P 23 P 24 Format the memory again A formatting problem occurred P91 The voice recorder is unable to Connect the voice recorder to a PC create a management file due to and erase unneeded files low remaining memory Select a file that can be played by The file s format is not supported the voice recorder B38 You must select a file before you can perform the operation P 23 P 24 No file has been selected An attempt was made to move Saecdianoth i tider copy a file to the same folder A file with the same name as a file being moved copied exists in the destination folder Select another file An attempt was made to divide a file that is not an MP3 or WAV format file recorded by the voice recorder Select another f
14. OK button Minternal memo OOOO O Press the button to select the recording media to be formatted Formatting Press the P OK button e Formatting appears and formatting starts e Format done appears when the process has finished Press the button to select Start Format Hi dan internal memory e To reset all the voice recorder s settings to their default values use the Reset Settings operation P 79 Cancel 1 eW104 eIpaw Huips0ras Hurzewoy i eW104 eIpaw Huipsoras Hurzewoy a EN 92 Formatting recording media Format Formatting a recording media Format Never format the voice recorder from a PC Formatting erases all the existing data including locked files and read only files If there is a microSD card in the voice recorder make sure Internal memory or microSD card has been correctly selected as the recording media to erase t P 77 Before formatting charge or replace the battery to ensure it will not run out before the process has finished The formatting process can sometimes take over 10 seconds to complete To prevent the risk of damage to data never attempt to perform any of the following processes before a formatting process has finished 1 Disconnecting the USB connection AC adapter 2 Removing the battery 3 Removing the microSD card if the recording media has been set to microSD card Even when formatting or er
15. P 21 MET D 00 03 Go EA FMM O INDEX 2 Select the folder to save the recording in P 24 e Each new voice recording file is saved in the selected folder a Rec Mode 6 Elapsed recording time Remaining memory bar indicator Remaining possible recording time Level meter changes according to recording volume and recording function setting e The LED indicator light lights and EJ appears in the display E Press the STOP Ml button when you want to stop recording Ei Point the built in microphone in the direction of the sound to record Mis0507 0125 Mii FRG 125 125 00 00 i 05 07 7173 102350 AM HOME INDEX File length e L appears in the display EN 26 Sound files recorded with the voice recorder are automatically given a file name in the format below 131001_0001 WMA O 1 Date recorded Indicates the year month and day the recording was made 2 File number Appended file numbers are consecutive regardless of whether the recording media has been switched 3 Extension A file extension indicating the recording format the file was recorded in by the voice recorder e Linear PCM format WAV e MP3 format MP3 e WMA format WMA WS 833 and WS 832 models only e Rec Mode must be set with the voice recorder stopped amp P 81 e Pressing the REC button while Recorder is selected on the Home
16. Playback range is set to File End blinks in the display for 2 seconds after the last file in the folder has been played then playback stops at the start position of the last file When Playback range is set to Folder End blinks in the display for 2 seconds after the last file in the folder has been played then playback stops at the start position of the first file in the folder When Playback range is set to AIl after the last file in the current folder has been played the first file in the next folder is being played When playback reaches the end of the last file in the voice recorder End blinks in the display for 2 seconds then playback stops at the start position of the first file in the voice recorder Changing music sound quality Setting a skip space Equalizer Skip Space The voice recorder s equalizer settings can The Skip Space function lets you skip be changed to change music sound quality a preset amount forward forward skip as desired or backward reverse skip in a file during playback It is handy for quickly moving the When User was selected playback position or for repeated playback of a short segment EJ Press the PPI button FJ Press the PP or 44 button to select a frequency band 1 Press the button to select Forward Skip or Reverse Skip Forward Skip e You can set different levels for the Starts playback after moving the 60 Hz 250 Hz 1
17. Safety precautions Before using the voice recorder read this manual to ensure correct and safe operation After reading this manual be sure to keep it on hand for ready reference whenever needed Important safety precautions e Important safety precautions in this manual are accompanied by the symbol and labels below Always follow these precautions to prevent harming yourself or others or causing damage to property e The meaning of each precaution type is given below DANGER A precaution about an imminent danger that is expected to result in death or serious injury if equipment is handed incorrectly WaRNING A precaution about a situation that is expected to potentially result in death or serious injury if equipment is handled incorrectly cauUTION A precaution about a situation that is expected to potentially result in injury or is expected to result only in property damage if equipment is handled incorrectly Voice recorder safety precautions AN WARNING Do not use the voice recorder in an atmosphere that might contain flammable or explosive gases It may cause fire or explosion Do not attempt to disassemble repair or modify the voice recorder It may cause electric shock or injury Do not operate the voice recorder while operating a vehicle such as a bicycle motorcycle or car It may cause traffic accidents Do not leave the voice recorder in a location accessibl
18. content Voice Detect You can change the playback order of the files in a folder The Voice Detect function extracts the 1 Press the button to select speaking portions of a file of sooken word content recorded by the voice recorder See Extracting speaking portions of files of spoken word content Voice Detect t P 82 for more information WS 833 and WS 832 models only Preventing accidental file erasure File Lock The file lock feature lets you lock important files to prevent them being accidentally erased Once locked a file is not erased even if the operation for erasing all the files in its folder is performed P 46 1 Select the file you want to lock P 24 Lock File is locked Unlock File lock is canceled File name Date ascending or Date descending File name Automatically sorts the files by file name Date ascending Automatically sorts the files by date recording date time from oldest to newest files Date descending Automatically sorts the files by date recording date time from newest to oldest files Press the button to select Recorder or Music nuay 4 nu w ayy g Recorder Sorts all the files in the Recorder folder including the files in the FM Radio folder Music Sorts all the files in the Music folder WS 833 model only e When File name is selected files are listed in order of fi
19. finished 1 Disconnecting the AC adapter 2 Removing the battery 3 Removing the microSD card if the recording media has been set to microSD card s1apoj sajy Guisesy he EN 47 uoun opea W4 d4 Huisn asojag a EN 48 FM radio WS 833 model only Before using the FM radio function Radio signal reception quality varies substantially depending on where you are using the radio Poor reception can often be improved by adjusting the antenna position or orientation or moving to a more accessible location for the signal such as a near window FM radio cannot be received when e The supplied earphones function as an FM antenna If the earphones are you are beyond a radio station s not connected the message Insert broadcasting range or when the signal earphone appears and FM radio can is blocked by mountains or other not be received topographical obstructions Even when within broadcasting range you may not be able to receive radio broadcasts in locations prone to signal reception difficulty such as within tunnels underpasses office buildings apartment buildings and building shadows Do not use a mobile phone PC TV or other electrical appliance near the voice recorder when using it to listen to the radio Such product may cause noise Using the voice recorder with a connected AC adapter such as model A514 will generate noise Always use batteries for the FM
20. hands when removing it Remove the battery outdoors and away from flammable objects When carrying the voice recorder by its strap take care to prevent it becoming caught on other items CAUTION Do not raise the volume before performing an operation Hearing damage or loss may result Batteries A N DANGER Do not place the battery near ignition sources Do not incinerate heat or disas semble the battery Do not short circuit the battery s positive and negative electrodes It may cause fire ruptures combustion or overheating Do not solder connections directly onto the battery Do not deform modify or disassemble the battery Do not connect the battery s posi tive and negative terminals It may cause overheating electric shock or fire When carrying or storing the battery always place it in the case and protect its terminals Do not carry or store the battery together with precious metal items such as key rings It may cause overheating electric shock or fire Do not connect the battery directly to a power outlet or car cigarette lighter Do not use or leave the battery in a hot location such as in direct sunlight inside a vehicle on a hot day or near a room heater It may cause fire burns or injuries from leaking overheating or ruptures WARNING Do not touch or hold the battery with wet hands It may cause electric shock or malfunctions Do not us
21. kHz 4 kHz and playback position forward by the set 12 kHz frequency bands amount EJ Press the button to set a Reverse Skip level Starts playback after moving the playback position backward by the set e Levels can be set to values between amount 6 and 6 in 1 dB increments e Increasing a level setting emphasizes 2 Press the button to select a the corresponding frequency band setting e To change another frequency band When Forward Skip was selected repeat Steps H and E File Skip 10 sec Skip 30 sec Skip 1 min Skip 5 min Skip 10 min Skip e Equalizer is only enabled in Music When Reverse Skip was selected mode File Skip 1 sec Skip to 3 sec Skip 5 sec Skip 10 sec Skip 30 sec Skip 1 min Skip 5 min Skip nuay Aejg nuaw eqhkeyd g nuay ejd nuaw PeqAejd ot EN 74 Transcription STOP W Auto Back 3 sec x3 5 Play Back x2 0 Play Back e Forward reverse skip operations over a skip space that contains an index mark P gt CUE temp mark or the starting position of a file will stop at that mark or at the start rd REV Reviewing position gt SKIP 10 sec Skip F a SKIP 3 sec Skip Voice Balancer Voice Filter On Forward reverse skip playback P Play Language study 1 Press the POK button to start Changes the operations assigned to the lavback voice recorder s buttons
22. marks 00 hae been reached Erase unneeded marks amp P43 The file is locked Unlock the file P 61 The hleissread onyale Unlock the file or undo the read only setting on a PC WS 833 model only Th earphones are not connected The earphones provided also function as HOTA EAR jack listening to the radio To output the sound through the built in speaker select Speaker for Output P81 Earphone has been selected for Output WS 833 and WS 832 models only To use the rechargeable battery provided select Ni MH for Battery Do not use the rechargeable battery at higher lower temperatures than the recommended range P 10 P 15 P 77 Alkaline has been selected for Battery Press the OK button as directed in the confirmation screen shown when connecting the USB connector The gt OK button was not pressed Select Storage Class for USB Class P89 Composite has been selected for USB Class AC Adapter has been selected for USB Connection Select PC for USB Connection c P89 Transcription or Language study has been selected for Play Scene Select Off for Play Scene 1S P 45 P 74 recording Using the earphones to monitor an antenna Connect the earphones when Huljooysajqnoly fet EN 103 d12 19p10I9y K EN 104 Recorder care Exterior e Wipe gently with a soft cloth If the recorder is very dirty soak the cloth in
23. mild soapy water and wring well Wipe the recorder with the damp cloth and then wipe it with a dry cloth Monitor e Wipe gently with a soft cloth e Do not use benzene alcohol or other strong solvents or chemical cleaning cloths Accessories optional Accessories for Olympus voice recorders can be purchased directly from the Online Shop on the Olympus website Availability of accessories differs depending on the country ME51SW stereo microphone Has a large diameter built in microphone for sensitive stereo recording ME30W two channel microphone omnidirectional An omnidirectional microphone pair with a low noise design ideal for recording in lecture halls or other large venues The left and right microphones can be placed up to about 5 meters apart ME31 compact gun microphone unidirectional A directional gun microphone handy for outdoor recording of wild birds singing and other highly directional applications The metal body provides a highly rigid body ME34 compact zoom microphone unidirectional Comes with an integrated tripod ideal for table placement when recording events from a distance such as conferences or lectures ME33 boundary microphone A microphone for recording conferences that enables connection of up to three left and three right channel units Cascade connection enables the left right channel connections to be extended up to about 12 meters to capture sound from a broad range
24. preset received stations in a list Set stations t P 49 Scan Level Sets the scan sensitivity P 81 during auto reception Used to select whether to Output gt P 81 listen to FM radio through the earphones or speaker EN 51 opea W4 0 buluasr la EN 52 Selecting the reception mode Different reception modes can be selected to match different reception conditions If the radio station you want to listen to has a signal too weak to be detected by the automatic preset process you can select manual reception to adjust the radio frequency manually Set FM radio mode by performing Steps 1 to 4 of the procedure given in Presetting radio stations automatically P 49 Press the F2 button to select the desired reception mode e When a radio station has been preset t P49 the voice recorder switches between preset mode and frequency mode each time you press the F2 button e You cannot select preset mode if no radio stations have been preset Press the P or lt button to change the reception mode Preset mode e Pressing the BP or Kf button lets you select preset radio stations by preset number a Preset number n AONE PRESET Frequency mode auto reception manual reception e Press the Fl or Kd button to adjust the FM radio frequency being received manual reception e Press and hold the BF I or K lt button to scan to the n
25. process will increase in proportion to the size of the recorded file Before starting extraction it s recommended to charge or replace the battery to ensure it will not run out before the process has finished 9 T Poh Ua UO paom u yods Jo sayy zo suoyod buryeads ayy bunrenyxg a Ado anow sayy Guikdo gt buraow ot EN 84 Moving copying files Move Copy Files saved in the internal memory or ona microSD card can be moved or copied within memory WS 833 and WS 832 models only Before performing the move copy operation first select the folder containing the file you want to move or copy P 24 Press the MENU SCENE button while the voice recorder is in stop mode Press the gt OK button to move the cursor into the list of setting items Press the button to select Move Copy Press the P OK button g Press the button to select the desired file movement copying method hove to memory Copy to memory Move to micras Copy to microsd Move to memory Moves one or more files saved in the internal memory or inserted microSD card to a different folder in the internal memory Copy to memory Copies one or more files saved in the internal memory or inserted microSD card to a different folder in the internal memory Move to microSD Moves one or more files saved in the internal memory or inserted microSD card to a different folder in the microSD card Copy to m
26. selected gt Forward gt OK button Each press of the OK button opens the currently selected folder or file in the list moving forward to the next lower level in the folder hierarchy When a list is displayed you can perform the same function by pressing the l button Back LIST button Each press of the LIST button moves back to the previous higher level in the folder hierarchy When a list is displayed you can perform the same function by pressing the Fa button e When navigating through a folder hierarchy you can press and hold the LIST button to return to the file display button Used to select a folder or file Home screen Used to select the voice recorder mode t P 21 List display Displays the folders and files recorded in the voice recorder Pressing the F2 FOLDER button changes the display to the list display of the next folder File display Displays the information of the selected file s jy pue siapjoy Huy 29195 Ea EN 25 Recording Recording The voice recorder has five folders II to A in which recorded files can be saved These folders provide a handy way to sort recordings into separate categories such as business and leisure Basic recording procedure Huipioray K EJ Press the Kd or DPI F Press the REC button to start button in the Home screen and recording select Recorder then press the gt OK button
27. the K lt button e If an index mark or temp mark in the file is reached rewinding stops at the mark t P 43 Rewinding stops when the beginning of the file is reached Press and hold the kdd button again to rewind from the end of the previous file Skipping to the beginning of a file Skipping to the beginning of the next file EJ Press the BP button while the voice recorder is in stop mode or during playback Skipping to the beginning of the current file EJ Press the lt button while the voice recorder is in stop mode or during playback Skipping to the beginning of the previous file EJ Press the lt 4 button when the playback position is the beginning of the file e To skip to the beginning of the previous file during playback press the lt q button twice consecutively If an index mark or temp mark is reached when skipping to the beginning of a file during playback playback starts from the position of the mark When skipping to the beginning of a file while the voice recorder is in stop mode the mark is ignored P43 If a setting other than File Skip is set for Skip Space playback starts after the set amount of time has been skipped backwards or forwards Playback does not skip to the beginning of the file ypeqheld he EN 37 ypeqheld a EN 38 Music files If a music file transferred to the voice recorder is unplayable check that its sampling ra
28. to the Destination screen Press the Pl or lt lt button to select the folder to move or copy the files to Files cannot be copied if there is insufficient remaining memory Files cannot be moved or copied if there are over 200 files To prevent the risk of data damage never remove the battery while moving or copying a file Files cannot be moved or copied within the same folder When a file moving or copying process is canceled before completion the files that completed the process will have been moved or copied and process is canceled for the other files Files with DRM cannot be moved or copied Files cannot be moved or copied directly within the Recorder folder Instead select one of the subfolders within the Recorder folder Folders to or the FM Radio folder WS 833 model only Destination Ni fo Recorder e The progress of the operation is shown as a percentage in the display File move completed or File copy completed appears when the process has finished Dividing files File Divide Dividing a file File Divide Large files or files with long recording times can be divided for easier management and editing Only MP3 format and PCM format files recorded on the voice recorder can be divided WS 833 and WS 832 models only 1 Play the file to divide and stop playback at the desired division point e Press and hold the gt l or kd
29. to the next date on which a file was recorded button Move to the previous next week F1 F2 button Move to the previous next month e Press the STOP MM button to cancel the setting and return to the Home screen H Press the gt OK button D 2013 01 20 Nida g Press the button to select the desired file EJ Press the gt OK button to start playback e You can only search for files saved in the folders for voice recording IRI to B and FM Radio folders WS 833 model only Selecting preset playback settings template Play Scene This voice recorder has 2 preregistered template Transcription and Language study with optimum settings tailored to such playback scenes Selecting one of these templates lets you enter several settings recommended for your recording application all in a single operation See Setting a preset playback settings template for how to set playback settings packages P74 S 1 While the voice recorder is in stop 4 Press the button to select the ce mode or playing a file press and desired preset playback settings hold the MENU SCENE button package Scene Select idm Rec Scene Play Scene Wranecription mmm F bH o TTE e If you pressed the MENU SCENE button during playback go to Step E 5 ean OK button to finalize 2 Press the button to select Play Scene Scene Select Mi im Rec Scene Play Scene oC au
30. voice recorder to a PC to transfer files The AC Adapter setting lets you connect the voice recorder to a USB connection AC adapter model A514 optional to charge the rechargeable battery You can change the USB class setting as required by different USB applications 1 While the voice recorder is in stop g Press the button to select mode press and hold the MENU USB Connection or USB Class SCENE button USB Settings Nit 2 Press the button to select the Device Menu tab 3 Press the gt OK button to move the cursor into the list of setting items USB Connection Used to set connection to a PC 4 Press the button to select USB Class USB Settings Used to set the USB class EJ Press the gt OK button When USB Connection was selected t Go to Step H When USB Class was selected t Go to Step i H Press the gt OK button e If the voice recorder is not recognized by the PC as an external memory device select Storage Class for USB Class If AC Adapter is selected for USB Connection the voice recorder will not be recognized if connected to a PC suns gsn Uol 29UUOD gsp ay fun3 s i EN 89 Shuiy3a5 gsn UOI2 UUOD gsh ay Hul a5 ot EN 90 Setting the USB connection USB Settings When USB Connection was selected When USB Class was selected Press the button to select a 10 Press the button to select a setting setting USB Connecti
31. when data has been repeatedly written to or deleted from the recording media Please initialize the recording media in this case P91 Huipioray ig EN 27 Hulpioray K EN 28 Recording linear PCM format files of over 2 GB WS 833 and WS 832 models only When recording a linear PCM format file recording will continue even after the file size exceeds 2 GB The data is divided and saved in separate files of up to 2 GB The files are processed as multiple files during playback After recording 200 files which exceed 2GB recording stops Pausing resuming recording 1 Press the REC button during recording 01305070125 Mim in A INDEX Recording pauses and the EM indicator appears in the display along with the blinking message Rec pause Recording is stopped automatically after being paused for at least 60 minutes 2 Press the REC button again while recording is paused e Recording resumes from the position it was paused at Quickly checking a recording EJ Press the gt OK button during recording E3 appears in the display e Recording ends and the file just recorded is played WS 833 model only e When this operation is done while recording in FM Radio mode Recorder mode is automatically selected and the file just recorded will be played Monitoring while recording Recording settings Various recording settings are available
32. with an external microphone sssscessseeesseseees 30 Recording with an external microphone sssssssssseseeseeeeeseeeeeee 30 Recording from another connected device sscscssssesesseseers 31 Recording audio from another device with this recorder 31 Recording audio from this recorder with another device seese 31 Changing the recording scene Rec Scene ssssssesessseessseeees 32 Changing the recording scene sssssssssscsessssesssscsssssssesssssessseseseeeeess 32 3 Playback PRAVDGEN cssscsectsretensasaisnenanienanntciaenanstancaronacnratenusnauohnbiancnsiorkers 34 Basic playback proceure sssssssssssseeccecssseessssnsueesseeseeeesseeennnees 34 Playback through the earphones ssssssssccccssssssssseeessssesseeecseeeneeees 35 FAST Fon WAR GIIING sss vicissvuconsnessesevonecdncvonvenes ensanentsntdbavenerseavanlannssvsonbvebye 36 Rewinding ee 36 Skipping to the beginning ofa file iert eaa Changing the playback speed tone voice changer ETETE 38 ABC repeat play bath o icccciancasuisursdaciengesnaneananitvnass 40 Index marks temp marks ssesesosesossesosesosessosesosesoosesosesossesossoosssos 43 Writing an index mark temp Mark csssssssesseseeeesssesssssneeeeeees 43 Erasing an index mark temp Mark ssssccssssssssssseeesessseseeeseeeeeeeeee 43 Calendar Search function ssssssscsssscssssessssesssensesessesesssenees 44
33. 4 The file was recorded in a ditferentfolder Select another folder amp P 23 P 24 Objects brushed against the voice recorder while recording The voice recorder was placed near a mobile phone or Redo the operation with the voice recorder in a different location fluorescent light during recording or playback WS 833 and WS 832 models only The Voice Detect process has not been performed Use the Voice Detect function to extract the speaking portions P 82 Off has been selected for Voice Playback Select On for Voice Playback t P69 m You must unlock the file before you can The file is locked erase it e P61 The file is a read only file Unlock the file or undo the read only setting on a PC Connect the voice recorder to a PC to erase the folder t P 95 The folder contains a file that the voice recorder cannot recognize Problem Noise when monitoring a recording Unable to write index marks temp marks Unable to listen to FM radio Unable to charge the battery The PC is unable to recognize the voice recorder Button operations are abnormal Solution Connecting a speaker with a built in amplifier may cause feedback during recording is recommended Feedback is being caused Adjust the recording setup such as by moving the earphones and microphone farther apart or ensuring the microphone is not facing the earphones The maximum number of
34. 7173 10 30 AM AEC INDEX e When speech is still difficult to discern after changing the playback speed changing the tone may help When the speed tone changing function and Play Scene function have both been selected the Play Scene setting takes precedence The Play Scene settings cannot be changed t P 74 When changing the playback speed tone playback operations such as stopping playback skipping to the beginning of a file and writing index marks temp marks are the same as during standard playback Altered playback speed tone settings are retained even after power OFF Changing the playback speed and tone will make the battery deplete more quickly The function below cannot be used when changing the playback speed tone e Noise Cancel P 70 Fast playback restrictions Depending on their sampling frequency and bit rate some files may not play normally In this case you will need to reduce the playback speed ypeqheld e EN 39 ypeqheld Oy EN 40 ABC repeat playback The voice recorder has a function that lets you repeat the playback of a portion segment of the file being played In addition to the A B repeat function available from previous models the segment to repeat can be changed during repeat playback There is also a shadowing playback function handy for language learning that can be used during ABC repeat playback The Shadowing setting must be set to On before
35. C E Voice recorder drive name and folder names on the PC Internal memory microSD card Drive name Folder names Drive name Folder names Removable disk Windows FOLDER_D FOLDER_D Macintosh 1 Recognized displayed by voice recorder drive name 2 WS 833 model only e To prevent the risk of data damage never disconnect the voice recorder from the USB port while the LED indicator light is flashing e WMA format files cannot be played in the standard Macintosh operating system Jd 2 0 Jy L Huipeoy EN 97 Usage as external memory of the PC Connecting the voice recorder to a PC lets you transfer voice recorder data to save in the PC and vice versa Windows Macintosh 1 Connect the voice recorder to the 1 Connect the voice recorder to the PC P 95 PC P 95 When the voice recorder is connected to the Macintosh operating system 2 Open Windows Explorer e When you open My Computer it is recognized and displayed on the the voice recorder is recognized and desktop with the model name as the displayed with the model name as the drive name Ma 2 Double click the removable disk 3 Click on the folder labeled with icon labeled with your voice your voice recorder s model recorder s model name name 3 Copy the desired data to the PC Copy the desired data to the PC 4 Disconnect the voice recorder 5 Disconnect the voice recorder from the PC P 96
36. CVA OFF Restores standard recording nuay 224 nuaw Hu p1o Y fa EN 65 Nuay 294 nuaw Hulpioay a EN 66 Adjusting the voice activation level for voice activated recording 1 Press the REC button to start recording Recording pauses automatically about 1 second after the input sound becomes quieter than the set activation sensitivity The blinking message Standby appears in the display The LED indicator light becomes lit when recording is activated and flashes when recording is paused Press the PI or lt 4 button to adjust the voice activation level 01305070002 mimm a Voice activation level moves left right to match set level Level meter changes in proportion to recording sound volume The setting can be adjusted to between 01 and 23 Increasing the setting number increases the VCVA activation sensitivity enabling quieter sounds to activate the start of recording Adjust the VCVA voice activation level to suit the recording conditions to cope with high levels of surrounding noise or the like To avoid recording mistake it s recommended to perform a test recording beforehand to adjust the voice activation level WS 833 model only To change the recording level P 63 during VCVA recording in Manual press the F1 button The voice recorder changes to recording level adjustment mode Press the F1 button again to return to voice activation leve
37. File display camis 13 05 07 AM10 107 oy OB Modified tone playback indicator Low Speaker muting indicator 4 amp and voice playback indicator oyl D Current file number in folder Total number of recorded files in folder Elapsed recording time or playback time Remaining memory bar indicator or playback position bar indicator Possible recording time remaining or file length D Level meter or recording date time WS 833 and WS 832 models only syed jo sawiey EN syed jo sawiey EN E Music mode List display List display 2 File display mo 2 Moo om eC oE On 5 4 O4mM59 Ol Biliusic title S o Hrtist B BE EDS Eph ee ove INDEX When folder contains files When folder contains only and folders files Recording media indicator Voice recorder status indicator H Internal memory ILJ Playback indicator 1 microSD card Current folder name Battery indicator Forger name or file dogs Lata Slow playback indicator Function button guide display OB Modified tone playback indicator Q File name High J Playback indicator OBI Modified tone playback indicator Folder indicator speaker muting Low indicator 4 and file lock tm Music title D Artist name Current file number in folder Total number of recorded files in folder Elapsed playback time 13 Playback position bar indicator
38. For menu settings done while the voice recorder is in stop mode the voice recorder exits the menu and returns to the stopped mode if no operation is performed for 3 minutes The selected setting item is not changed in this case For menu settings done during recording playback the voice recorder exits the menu if no operation is performed for 8 seconds e A message indicating the setting has been entered appears e You can cancel the setting and return to the previous screen by pressing the k lt button instead of the OK button sw nu w 6uij 3a5 g EN 59 sw NUSUW Hui 395 ot EN 60 Basic operation E Menu items that can be set during recording e Rec Level e Zoom Mic e Low Cut Filter e VCVA e Backlight e LED E Menu items that can be set during Playback e Property e Noise Cancel e Voice Balancer e Voice Filter 4 e Play Mode e Equalizer e Skip Space e Backlight e LED E Menu items that can be set while listening to the radio WS 833 model only e Rec Mode e Set stations e Scan Level e Backlight e LED e Output 1 WS 833 model only 2 Function active only in Recorder mode 3 WS 833 and WS 832 models only 4 WS 831 model only 5 Function active only in Music mode 6 Cannot be selected while recording from the radio File menu File Menu Sorting files Sort by Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken word
39. OLYMPUS DIGITAL VOICE Getting started RECORDER eae WS 833 as FM radio WS 832 WS 831 BE Other information Menu USER MANUAL 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 recording we recommend that you test the record EN function and volume before use EN Table of contents Names of PANTS lt ssinssystsnaspenvaioviesvnssessnaatbassaveydenyesbvantsnesnanentaavenes 4 Recordes oenn A EEAO 4 Dis Playin aa iE 5 1 Getting started SOUL AEE A E EE E E ET 8 Inserting the Datteren 9 T rnithe power ON os iccrciiousdamecniaewauteccanicmece 9 Setting the inserted battery s csiasscrtriniconosnammaronrnniien 10 Setting the date time s esssesseossseseoessessesseossessnossoosncosnossneseoeseseseesses 10 Charging the battery sssesssscsssosssscossosssoosesosesossesosesosessosesosese 11 Charging the battery by connecting to a PC s USB connector 11 Charging the battery by connecting to an AC adapter with a USB connection model A514 optional ssssssscccsssssessessssseeeeeees 13 Batteries csssvisinisscssnssansivsshnssnnsonsiensiacsanesucdissnonsnenasncsivibevisssaansians 15 Inserting removing a microSD card sssesssccssscossccosscossossssosesoss 17 Inserting aimicroSD tatd zsnesnsnniinsannisnsi 1A
40. S 832 models only 3 WS 831 model only m m m EN dnjas EN etu Getting started After unpacking the voice recorder follow the steps below to have it ready for use Getting started v Getting started y Getting started vy Getting started 1 Insert the battery 2 Turn the power ON 3 Select the battery setting Select the battery setting to match the inserted battery Select the setting for a nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery or the setting for an alkaline battery 4 Setting the date time Set the voice recorder s clock for use with file management Remove the screen protector on the display Setup Inserting the battery Turn the power ON Before using the voice recorder insert the a While the voice recorder is turned battery in the battery compartment of the off slide the POWER HOLD switch Voide recorder in the direction of the arrow A Ss 1 Slide open the battery card cover while lightly pressing down on it 5 E 0 U O m A POWER HOLD switch FJ insert a AAA battery making sure its positive and negative ogr terminals are placed correctly ee Slide the battery card cover completely closed Insert the battery s negative terminal first EN EN 10 Setting the inserted battery 1 Press the button to select the type of battery you inserted Battery type Ni MH Alkaline
41. Using the Calendar Search function to search for a file sssseeeee 44 Selecting preset playback settings template Play Scene 45 Selecting a preset playback settings template ssssssssssseeeeee 45 Erasing files folders sesessosesosesossesosesosessosecosecossecosecosssoossoossees 46 Erasing afo ldeier 47 4 FMradio WS 833 model only Before using the FM radio function sesesssesossesosesosessosesossssoseos 48 Presetting radio stations automatically ssssssecsersssesssseeeee 49 Presetting a local radio station By scanning ssssssssccccecseeeeeeeee 49 Listening to FM radio sessesesosesossesosesosessosecosecoosecosscosssoossoossoeo 51 Listening to FM fadiOsosisosiiisusrsiiiisorinsisiaad Selecting the reception MOE sssssssscsssssssssssssssssssessssssssssseesees D2 Adding preset radio stationsS essesosesoseesosesosessosecosesoosesosesosseso 53 Adding a radio station received manually as a preset station Set Deleting preset radio stations ssesssesosessosesosescosecosscosssoossoosssoo 55 Deleting an unneeded preset radio station sssssssssssscceeeeeseeeeeeee DD Recording FM radio sssesesosessosesosessosssosecoosesosesossesosesosessosssossseo 56 Recording FM WHI ccacecacensssenvevnsniones cen cdeanennesereedtouhercinnisonatercieerante 56 Setting menu items sssesssessosesoseccosecosscossscossossesosssosseossssosssossss 58 Basie O
42. You cannot write index marks or temp marks during ABC repeat playback P43 e If pressed when ABC repeat playback is stopped cancels ABC repeat playback e If pressed during ABC repeat playback cancels the playback segment setting for the function and continues standard playback e If you change the file or switch to different display screen ABC repeat playback is canceled Index marks temp marks Writing an index mark or temp mark in a file enables you to quickly access desired position in the file with the same operations used for fast forwarding rewinding or skipping to the start of a file Index marks can only be written in files created with Olympus voice recorders For files created with other devices you can temporarily store desired positions in the memory using temp marks Writing an index mark temp mark Erasing an index mark temp mark 1 When the desired position has been reached press the F2 INDEX button to write an index mark or temp mark Mis0507 0002 Mim FRE 257 125 06 56 di Setting a M index Oe gt N ME e Temp marks are temporary markings They are automatically erased when you select a different file transfer the file to a PC or move the file on a PC You can write up to 99 index marks temp marks in a single file The message No more can be set appears if you attempt to write more than 99 marks You cannot write or erase index marks temp marks in file
43. aq f EN TI NuaW d q nuaw ar1Aaq ot EN 78 Setting the date time Time amp Date Set the date and time beforehand to enable easier management of recorded files If the current date and time are not correct set them using the procedure below EJ Press the PP or 4 button to select the desired setting item 2 Press the button to change the number Time amp Date Ni im When setting the hour or minute each time you press the F2 button the display changes between the AM PM and 24 hour clock formats Example 10 38 PM 10 38 PM default format gt 22 38 When setting the year month or date each time you press the F2 button the display order used for the date changes Example March 24 2013 3M 24D 2013Y default format 24D 3M 2013Y 2013Y 3M 24D e To change the setting of another item Even if the voice recorder is not used for a long period of time when the battery is used up the date and time must be re entered press the BPI or kad button to move the blinking cursor then press the or button to change the number E Press the gt OK button to finalize the setting Device menu Device Menu Setting the USB connection USB Settings The PC setting lets you connect the voice recorder to a PC to transfer files The AC Adapter setting lets you connect the voice recorder to a USB connection AC adapter mo
44. are connected To avoid unpleasantly loud sound set the volume to 00 before plugging in the earphone Avoid excessive volume when listening to playback through the earphones It may cause hearing damage or loss ypeqheld e EN 35 ypeqheld o EN 36 Fast forwarding Fast forwarding while the voice recorder is in stop mode With the voice recorder stopped press and hold the 1 button E3 appears in the display e Fast forwarding stops when you release the Pl button Press the gt OK button to start playback from the current position Fast forwarding during playback Press and hold the gt I button during playback e Playback starts from the current position when you release the BP button If an index mark or temp mark in the file is reached fast forwarding stops at the mark 1 P 43 Fast forwarding stops when the end of the file is reached Press and hold the gt l button again to fast forward from the beginning of the next file Rewinding Rewinding while the voice recorder is in stop mode With the voice recorder stopped press and hold the lt button e E appears in the display Rewinding stops when you release the lt q button Press the OK button to start playback from the current position Rewinding during playback Press and hold the K lt button during playback e Playback starts from the current position when you release
45. ars ed a e dwia shuijjyas Peq ejd yasaid Huryda a5 If you selected a preset playback settings template while the voice recorder is in stop mode press the STOP W button to exit the menu screen EN 45 Erasing files folders This section describes how to erase a single unneeded file from a folder erase all the files in the current folder at once or erase a selected folder Erasing files s1apoj saqy buisesy Py EN 46 Select the file you want to erase c P24 When the file display screen appears press the ERASE button while the voice recorder is in stop mode 0130507 0002 Nimm OTHE 25 1235 00 00 e The voice recorder returns to the stopped mode if no operation is performed for 8 seconds Press the button to select All in folder or One file Mis0507 0002 miam e Allin folder Cine file Cancel All in folder Erases all the files saved in the same folder as the selected file One file Erases only the selected file 4 Press the gt OK button TiS0507 Oem sbli oun Erase one file Start Cancel 5 Press the button to select Start 125 D k _ Erase one file Start Cancel LIENEE 0507 0003 Mim 25 124 J 0000 e Erasing appears in the display and the erasing process starts Erased appears when the process has finished Erasing a folder 1 Select the folder you want to
46. asing t P 46 is performed only the file management information of the internal memory and or microSD card is updated and the recorded data is not completely erased When disposing of a microSD card be sure to destroy the card format the card and record silence until the recording time runs out or perform a similar operation in order to prevent the leakage of personal information Use with a PC Connecting the voice recorder to a PC lets you e Play WMA MP3 and WAV format language learning content and music files loaded on a PC using Windows Media Player or iTunes WS 833 and WS 832 models only e As well as a voice recorder and music player you can use this device as a PC s external memory device to save or read data from the PC 1 P 98 PC operating environment Windows Operating system Microsoft Windows XP Vista 7 8 standard installation PC Windows PC with at least one available USB port e The requirements shown are the operating environments needed for using a USB connection to save files recorded by the voice recorder on a PC e Even when the requirements for the operating environment are satisfied updated versions multiboot environments self modified PCs and other compatible machines will not be covered under the operational warranty Macintosh Operating system Mac OS X 10 5 to 10 8 standard installation PC Apple Macintosh series PC with at least one available USB port
47. ck starts If Shadowing has been set the repeat segment is played with the volume muted or lowered after it has been played at the usual volume These operations are repeated until canceled Stopping ABC repeat playback t Go to Step A Specifying new starting ending points t Go to Step Specifying new starting ending points F Press the F1 CANCEL A button during ABC repeat playback Misds507_ 0002 Mim horF Ghanan k ISCI k Tye fh ypeqheld e AIAS LIAS TIAS e ea Pe m CANCEL AW CHCLABC 01305070002 Mim e Segment A B is canceled B becomes the new start position and playback continues e You can change the playback speed P 38 and fast forward rewind P 36 e The shadowing playback function is disabled EN 41 ypeqheld Oy EN 42 ABC repeat playback 5 Press the F1 SET C button at the desired end position for ABC repeat playback Canceling ABC repeat playback EJ Press the F2 CNCL ABC button e Segment B C is set and ABC repeat playback starts e The shadowing playback function is enabled e You can repeat Steps 4 and 5 as needed to change the repeat segment as desired Press the STOP M button e Playback stops The playback segment specified for this function is retained e You cannot change the end position of a repeat playback segment to a position before the start position e
48. corder enters Recorder mode Audio can be recorded with the built in microphone Files recorded with the microphone or from the FM radio can also be played back P 26 P 34 When Music is selected HOME The voice recorder enters Music mode In this mode you can play music files transferred to the voice recorder amp amp P 34 When Calendar Search is selected The voice recorder enters Calendar Search mode In this mode you can search for files by specifying the recording date t P44 When FM Radio is selected DFM Radio Mian AEF g6 90m HOME The voice recorder enters FM Radio mode In this mode you can listen to FM radio amp P 48 P 51 WS 833 model only Folders In addition to its own internal memory the voice recorder can also use microSD cards as a data recording media Sound files music files and content files stored on either media are saved in folders arranged in a tree structure You can specify any playback sequence for the music files in the Recorder and Music folder P 61 Folders for voice recordings Folders for music playback Sound files recorded by the voice recorder are saved in the folders labeled Folder A to Folder E in the Recorder folder Select the mode in the Home screen Home Recorder Folder A 001 002 Each folder can store up to 200 files Folder B Folder C Folder D Folder E Recordings mad
49. d to between 3 and 6 Recording menu Rec Menu Selecting microphone directivity Zoom Mic Zoom mic function High directivity Low directivity Narrow sound lt i Broad sound pickup range pickup range e The Zoom Mic function has been set so as to optimize its performance when it is used with the voice recorder s built in stereo microphone Note that normal recording may no longer be possible when using a separately purchased microphone or when recording from another device using a connecting cord Using the Zoom Mic function will make the battery deplete more quickly Reducing noise during recording Low Cut Filter The voice recorder s low cut filter function lets you make recordings that reduce humming sounds from air conditioners or low frequency sounds from equipment such as projectors On Turns the low cut filter ON Off Turns the low cut filter OFF Voice activated recording function VCVA The voice activated recording function VCVA automatically starts recording when a sound louder than a preset voice activation level is detected and automatically pauses recording when the sound volume level falls Use this function to automatically omit unneeded quiet segments when recording such as long silences during conferences saving memory On Turns VCVA ON You can adjust the voice activation level used for VCVA P 66 Off Turns V
50. d while the voice recorder is recording or performing an operation such as erasing a file You may need to reset the date time if the battery is removed from the voice recorder for over one minute or if the battery is quickly removed and replaced See Setting the date time Time amp Date t P 78 for the procedure When not using the voice recorder for an extended period always remove the battery before storage When replacing the battery use an AAA alkaline dry cell battery or an Olympus nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery model BR404 When buying rechargeable batteries always select model BR404 nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries Operation is not guaranteed If a battery from another manufacturer is used Even if the battery indicator is IM playback with the built in speaker at some volumes may result in a drop in battery output voltage causing the voice recorder to reset Lower the volume in this case The continuous battery usage time is reduced when using a microSD card P 113 The continuous battery usage time will vary depending on the performance of the battery in use 1 P 113 The continuous battery usage time of a nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery that has been used repeatedly will be reduced due to battery degradation P 113 The Battery screen appears automatically after you have replaced the battery You can also use a menu operation to display this scree
51. del A514 optional to charge the rechargeable battery You can change the USB class setting as required by different USB applications See Setting the USB connection USB Settings P 89 for the procedure Restoring the default settings Reset Settings The Reset Settings function restores all the voice recorder s functions to their initial factory default settings Time setting and file number will remain the same 1 Press the button to select Start Rec Menu Rec Level Middle Rec Mode MP3 128 kbps Zoom Mic Off Low Cut Filter Off VCVA Off V Sync Rec Off Rec Scene Off Play Menu Voice Playback Off Shadowing Off Noise Cancel Off Voice Balancer Off Voice Filter Off Play Mode Recorder Playback range File Music Playback range Folder Repeat Off Random Off Equalizer Off Skip Space Forward Skip File Skip Reverse Skip File Skip Play Scene Off NuaW d q huaw ar1Aaq g EN 19 NuaW d q nu w dG ot EN 80 Device menu Device Menu LCD Sound Menu Backlight 10 sec Contrast Level 06 LED On Beep On Language English Speaker On Device Menu Memory Select Internal memory Power Save 10 min Battery Ni MH Alkaline USB Settings USB Connection PC USB Class Storage Class FM Menu Rec Mode MP3 128 kbps Scan level High Output Earphone 1 WS 833 model only 2 WS 833 and WS 832 models only 3 Function acti
52. dio stations with high sensitivity Use this setting under normal circumstances Low Scans for radio stations with low sensitivity Try using this setting when there are problems such as interference between radio stations Selecting the FM radio output Output You can select whether the sound of the FM radio is output from the earphones or built in speaker This setting cannot be changed while recording from the radio Earphone Always outputs the radio sound from the earphones The radio sound is not output from the built in speaker if the earphones are disconnected Speaker Always outputs the radio sound from the built in speaker The radio sound is not output from the earphones even if they are connected e The setting for this function only applies to the radio sound To set how speaker output is handled for file playback see the description of the Speaker item in the LCD Sound Menu P 76 nu W W4 nu w W4 g EN 81 T aqao UaxUOD paom udyods jo sayy zo suolyiod Huryeads ayy Hury gt esyxg CO RO Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken word content Voice Detect Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken word content Voice Detect The Voice Detect function extracts the speaking portions of a file of sooken word content recorded by the voice recorder WS 833 and WS 832 models only e The Voice Detect function can onl
53. during voice sync level adjustment in Manual press the F1 button The voice recorder changes to recording level adjustment mode Press the F1 button again to return to voice sync level adjustment mode nuay 294 nuaw Huipioday g EN 67 nuay 294 nuaw Hulpioday ot EN 68 3 Press the REC button again e The blinking message Standby appears in the display and the LED indicator light flashes e Recording starts automatically if the input is louder than the voice sync level e The voice recorder automatically ends recording and returns to recording standby mode when the input sound has been below the voice sync level for at least the set detection time Each time the voice recorder enters standby mode the current file is closed Recording continues in a new file the next time sound is detected Press the STOP W button to end a voice sync recording session e The following function is disabled when using the V Sync Rec function e VCVA amp P 65 Playback menu Play Menu Skipping non voice portions during playback Voice Playback The Voice Playback function lets you only play the speaking portions of a recorded file of spoken word content WS 833 and WS 832 models only e The speaking portions of the file must be extracted beforehand P 82 On Automatically skips the non voice portions of the file and plays only the speakin
54. e To USB connector of AC adapter model A514 2 Connect the AC adapter to an AC To an AC power wa outlet EJ Press the gt OK button to start charging Press OF to start charging e When Battery P 77 is set to Ni MH Press OK to start charging appears on the display Press the OK button while this message is blinking Kiajyeq y Huibsey a EN Aia3 eq y Huibsey EN 14 Charging is finished when Battery full appears When charged with the power turned off rut Battery full Displayed when the battery is fully charged When charged with the power turned on ERG 125 175 90 00 It CoMmS6s 05 07 13 10 30 AM HOME INDEX 0130507 0125 M e Use only the Olympus USB connecting AC adapter model provided A514 The power of the PC must be ON to charge the battery using the USB connector You cannot charge the battery when the power of the PC is OFF or the PC is in standby sleep or auto power OFF mode Do not use a USB hub when charging the battery by connecting to the PC Before charging the battery insert the rechargeable battery provided and set Battery to Ni MH You cannot charge the battery if t or M is blinking Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 and 35 C 41 and 95 F 1 I Ambient temperature is too low 2 Eal Ambient temperature is too high If battery life has becom
55. e during MP3 WMA format recording E During playback 20 Hz to 20 kHz suoieypads ey EN 112 Battery life The figures below are guideline values E When recording with built in stereo microphone using internal memory Recording mode Alkaline dry cell Nickel metal hydride batter rechargeable batter Linear PCM format 44 1 kHz 16 bits 20 hours approx 15 hours approx MP3 format 128 kbps 27 hours approx 21 hours approx 32 kb 32h 24 hours approx UMAT onmat ps ours approx urs approx 8 kbps 37 hours approx 28 hours approx E During audio file playback all playback modes Fes During speaker playback Recordinamods Alkaline dry cell Nickel metal hydride g batter rechargeable batter Linear PCM format 44 1 kHz 16 bits 19 hours approx 15 hours approx MP3 format 128 kbps 21 hours approx 17 hours approx WMA format 32 kbps 21 hours approx 17 hours approx 8 kbps 24 hours approx 20 hours approx During earphone playback 7 Alkaline dry cell Nickel metal hydride p Recording mode batter rechargeable batter a Linear PCM format 44 1 kHz 16 bits 22 hours approx 17 hours approx S MP3 format 128 kbps 29 hours approx 21 hours approx S WMA format 32 kbps 30 hours approx 22 hours approx Hi 8 kbps 30 hours approx 22 hours approx WS 833 and WS 832 models only E During FM radio mode using internal memory WS 833 model only Durin
56. e a battery witha scratched or damaged case It may cause ruptures or overheating Do not insert the battery with its positive negative terminals in the opposite direction It may cause leaking overheating combustion or ruptures e Do not use a battery with a torn casing seal insulating covering e Always remove the battery when the voice recorder will not be used for an long period e When disposing used batteries insulate their contacts with tape and discard them as general waste in the manner prescribed by the local authority e Remove the battery from the voice recorder as soon as the battery becomes unusable It may cause leakage Battery fluid in the eyes may cause blindness If battery fluid gets in eyes do not rub the eyes Instead rinse them thoroughly with tap water or other clean water right away Go to doctor immediately Do not attempt to recharge alkaline lithium or any other non rechargeable batteries Keep the battery out of the reach of infants and children The battery could be swallowed by an infant or child If swallowed go to doctor immediately If you notice abnormal sound heat burning odor or smoke from the voice recorder during use 1 Remove the battery immediately taking care not to injure yourself 2 Have the voice recorder repaired by your place of purchase or an Olympus service center Continued use may result in fire or burns Do not submerge the battery in f
57. e noticeably short on a full charge replace the battery with a new one Insert the USB connector securely all the way Operation will not be normal if the connection is not made properly Use the USB extension cable provided if needed only for WS 833 model Use only a compatible Olympus USB extension cable Operation is not guaranteed if a battery from another manufacturer is used Only use the Olympus USB extension cable with the voice recorder and never use if a product from another manufacturer is used To charge the battery with USB Settings set to Composite set USB Connection to Optional before connecting the USB cable When you select AC Adapter for the USB Connection you can charge the battery P 89 Batteries Rechargeable batteries Read the information below carefully when using a nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery model BR404 E Discharging Rechargeable batteries discharge naturally when not in use Be sure to charge the battery before use E Operating temperature Rechargeable batteries are chemical based products Their performance can vary even when used within the recommended operating temperature range This variation is normal E Recommended temperature ranges When powering voice recorder 0 to 42 C 32 to 107 6 F When being charged 5 to 35 C 41 to 95 F During long term storage 20 to 30 C 4 to 86 F Use of a rechargeable battery outside the t
58. e precautions gt e Note that Olympus will assume no liability for recorded files being erased or becoming unplayable due to voice recorder or PC failure e Recording of copyrighted material is permitted when the recording is for your personal use only Any other type of use without the permission of the copyright owner is prohibited by copyright law lt Voice recorder and microSD cards disposal precautions gt e Even when formatting amp P 91 or erasing P 46 are performed only the file management information of the internal memory and or microSD card is updated and the recorded data is not completely erased When disposing of the voice recorder or a microSD card be sure to destroy it format and record silence until the recording time runs out or perform a similar operation in order to prevent the leakage of personal information Specifications General items E Recording formats Linear PCM pulse code modulation format WS 833 and WS 832 models only MP3 MPEG 1 Audio Layer 3 format WMA Windows Media Audio format E Sampling frequency Linear PCM format 44 1 kHz 16 bits 44 1 kHz MP3 format 256 kbps 44 1 kHz 192 kbps 44 1 kHz 128 kbps 44 1 kHz WMA format 32 kbps 44 1 kHz 8 kbps 8 kHz 1 WS 833 and WS 832 models only 2 WS 831 model only E Maximum working output 150 mW 8 Q speaker E Maximum earphone output lt 150 mV conforms to EN 50332 2 E Wide band characteristic earphone
59. e regardless of whether Rec Level is set to High Middle or Low nuay 294 nuaw Hulpioay a EN 64 Setting the recording mode Rec Mode You can prioritize sound quality or recording time Select the recording mode that best matches your recording application PCM 44 1 kHz MP3 256 kbps MP3 192 kbps MP3 128 kbps WMA 32 kbps mono WMA 8 kbps mono 1 WS 833 and WS 832 models only 2 WS 831 model only 3 Mono recording Sound quality increases as the recording rate value increases Setting a higher recording rate increases file size Check that you have enough remaining memory before recording To record conferences and presentations clearly it is recommended to set Rec Mode setting to MP3 128kbps or above When Rec Mode is set to stereo recording with a connected mono microphone records on the left channel only Selecting microphone directivity Zoom Mic The voice recorder s built in stereo microphone provides directivity ranging from broad coverage stereo recording to highly directional recording Ae WS 833 model only 1 Press the button to adjust the built in stereo microphone s directivity e The button increases directivity e The button enables recordings with broader coverage stereo e Reducing directivity and broadening the sound pickup range gives recordings more of a stereo effect e The setting can be adjuste
60. e to an infant or child Pay attention when using the voice recorder near an infant or child taking care not to leave it unattended Infants and children are unable to understand voice recorder safety precautions and are at risk of accidents such as Strangulation caused by accidental entanglement of the earphone cord around the neck Operation errors resulting in injury or electric shock Use microSD microSDHC memory cards only Never place other types of cards in the voice recorder If another card type is placed in the voice recorder by accident do not try to pull it out by force Contact an Olympus repair center or service center suoineraid Ajyayes Fel EN 107 suoineraid Ayayes be EN 108 If the voice recorder is dropped in water or if water metal or combus tible foreign matter gets inside 1 Remove the battery immediately 2 Contact your place of purchase or an Olympus service center for repair Continued use may result in fire or electric shock Do not use the voice recorder or use it only as directed in airplanes hospitals or other locations where use of electronic devices is restricted Stop using the voice recorder if you notice unusual odor noise or smoke coming from it It may cause fire or burns Remove the battery immediately taking care not to burn yourself Contact your place of purchase or an Olympus repair center or service center Do not touch the battery with bare
61. e with the FM Radio Recordings from the radio are saved here WS 833 model only Files and folders placed directly within the Recorder folder not within one of the sub folders are not displayed by the voice recorder microphone are saved here slapjo4 When music files created using Windows Media Player are transferred to the voice recorder folders are created automatically for them within the folder for music playback using the hierarchical structure shown below Music First level Artist 01 Second level Album 01 001 Folder 002 Each folder can store up to 200 files Up to 300 folders can be created within the Music folder including a Music folder itself Up to 130 folders for WS 831 model The voice recorder can only recognize two folder sublevels EN 23 s jy pue siapjoy Huy 29195 Selecting folders and files You can select a different folder while the voice recorder is in stopped or playing a file See Folders P 23 for a description of the voice recorder s hierarchical folder structure Home screen Folders for voice recordings der 4 hi ten 0507 0001 HP 130507 0002 MP3 1305070005 MP3 0S 07 13 10 30AM cal at i Folder list File list display File display moce display Folders for music playback 42 m 1007 100 C3 00 47 Dds Fiitusic title i H rtist B Folder list File list display File display display When Music mode is
62. emperature ranges above may result in drops in battery performance or life When not using the voice recorder for an extended period remove the rechargeable battery before storage to prevent fluid leakage or rust e Due to the nature of nickel metal hydride rechargeable batteries new batteries and batteries not used for an extended period one month or more may not charge completely The battery should become fully charged after charging and discharging the battery up to three times Always dispose rechargeable batteries in the legally prescribed manner Before disposing rechargeable batteries that are not fully discharged take steps to prevent shorting such as insulating their terminals with tape For users in Germany Olympus has an agreement with the GRS Joint Battery Disposal Association in Germany to ensure environmentally friendly battery disposal Battery indicator As the battery loses its remaining charge the battery indicator on the display changes as follows m gt m gt m e E indicates there is little remaining battery charge Charge the battery or replace it with a fresh one When the battery has run out DSJ and Battery low appear and operation stops Ssolio jeg Ea EN solio jeg EN 16 Battery precautions e The voice recorder does not support manganese batteries Always turn power off before replacing the battery Files may be damaged if the battery is remove
63. er with the model name as the drive name If there is a microSD card in the voice recorder it can be used as the Removable Disk Macintosh The voice recorder is recognized and displayed on the desktop with the model name as the drive name If there is a microSD card in the voice recorder Untitled is displayed e For information on the PC s USB port e The USB connector extends out The see the PC s user manual USB connector cover is stored inside e Use the USB extension cable provided if the voice recorder needed only for WS 833 model 3 After making sure the voice recorder is in stop mode connect its USB connector to a USB port on the PC The voice recorder must not be in HOLD mode Insert the USB connector securely all the way Operation will not be normal if the connection is not made properly Connecting the voice recorder through a USB hub may result in unstable operation Do not use a USB hub if operation is unstable l Use only a compatible Olympus USB Remote Storage appears in the extension cable Operation is not ced poet Ta when the USB guaranteed if another manufacturer s iia uate aden aang cable is used Only use the Olympus e The voice recorder will not connect to USE extension cable with the voice the PC if AC Adapter was selected for recorder and never use it with another the voice recorder s USB Connection manufacture s pr
64. ext radio station found auto reception b Frequency being received e When the frequency of a non preset radio station is being received pressing the F2 button switches to the preset station nearest in frequency to the current frequency e Reducing the sensitivity used for scanning can sometimes enable reception of stations difficult to receive due to interference or other problems t P81 Adding preset radio stations Adding a radio station received manually as a preset station Set manually Follow the steps below to add a radio station received in frequency mode as a preset radio station Set FM radio mode by performing Steps 1 to 4 of the procedure given in Presetting radio stations automatically t P 49 Press the F2 button to set frequency mode Press the l or k button to select the radio station you want to preset Press the MENU SCENE button Hi da FR Menu mp ec Mode fay cet stations Scan Level Press the gt OK button to move the cursor to the desired setting item 6 Press the button to select Set stations Fh Menu d Rec Mode Set stations Scan Level EJ Press the gt OK button 8 Press the button to select Set manually Set stations S EJ Press the gt OK button Hi da suo01 e s ope Jasaid Hulppy EN 53 10 Press the button to select Save preset Set manually Ni im 96 90 mz i Save preset
65. fT Press the gt OK button e When the message Preset number saved appears the procedure is finished e Up to 30 radio stations can be preset The message Preset Full appears if you attempt to preset more than 30 stations e Preset numbers are sorted automatically by frequency SUO L s ope Jasaid Hulppy a EN 54 Deleting preset radio stations 1 Set FM radio mode by performing Steps 1 to 4 of the procedure given in Presetting radio stations automatically c P 49 2 Press the F2 button to set preset mode EJ Press the PP or 44 button to select the preset number of the radio station you want to delete 4 Press the ERASE button DFM Radio Ni im Preset 1 Erase preset Cancel 5 Press the button to select Erase preset Preset 12 Erase preset DFM Radio Mi AEF 96 90 mz Preset 12 erased e When the message Preset number erased appears the procedure is finished e Preset numbers are sorted automatically by frequency SUO L S Opes Jasaid Hurjajaq EN 55 oipe W4 Huipioay a EN 56 Recording FM radio Even when FM radio reception is clear noise may enter after starting to record in certain reception environments To avoid such a problem perform a test recording beforehand Try to record in a location with good radio reception Recording is disabled when Output in the FM Menu menu i
66. g earphone playback Alkaline dry cell Nickel metal hydride Voice recorder status ae eve Receiving FM radio 12 hours approx 11 hours approx Recording FM radio MP3 format 128 kbps 8 hours approx 8 hours approx EN 113 suoijerypads EN 114 e The battery life figures shown here were determined using an Olympus test method Actual battery life figures will vary greatly according to the battery used and usage conditions e Battery life will be shorter when using a nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery that has been used repeatedly e Battery life will be shorter when using a microSD card e Changing the playback speed and tone or using the Zoom Mic Noise Cancel Voice Balancer and Voice Filter functions may affect the battery life Recording time The figures below are guideline values E Linear PCM format Recording media Internal memory 32 GB 48 hours approx microSD card 16 GB 23 hours 30 minutes approx 8 GB 11 hours 30 minutes approx E MP3 format Recording media Rsconiing mode g 256 kbps 192 kbps 128 kbps w a 65 hours approx 130 hours approx Internal WS 832 model 32 hours 30 minutes Ss hours Gone memory 4 GB approx PES WS 831 model 21 hours 30 minutes a2 hours aoro 2 GB approx Epes 32 GB 265 hours approx 353 hours approx 530 hours approx ste 16 GB 132 hours approx 176 hours approx 264 hours approx 8 GB 66 hours approx 88 h
67. g portions Off The voice playback function is disabled e The Voice Playback function is only enabled in Recorder mode Alternating repeatedly between normal and muted playback Shadowing The voice recorder s shadowing playback function plays a repeat segment set for the ABC repeat playback function P 40 first at normal volume for listening practice when learning a foreign language and then a second time at muted or low volume for speaking practice These two operations are repeated in alternation This function is handy for use in language learning Silent Plays the repeat segment with the volume muted silent after playing it once at normal volume Small volume Plays the repeat segment at low volume after playing it once at normal volume Off Disables the shadowing playback function e Shadowing playback only works with ABC repeat playback P 40 nuay ejd nuaw eqhkeyd g EN 69 layback menu Play Reducing noise during playback Noise Cancel Adjusting low volume portions during playback Voice Balancer Use the Noise Cancel function to reduce noise when a recorded voice is difficult to discern High Low Reduces surrounding noise producing higher sound quality playback Off The noise cancel function is disabled e Noise Cancel is only enabled in Recorder mode e Using the Noise Cancel function
68. he voice recorder s playback sound is not output from the built in speaker even if the earphones are disconnected e The language selections vary depending on where the voice recorder was purchased WS 833 model only e The setting for this function only applies to file playback To set how speaker output is handled when listening to FM radio see the description of the Output item in the FM Menu menu 5 P 81 Device menu Device Menu Selecting the recording media Memory Select When there is a microSD card in the voice recorder you can select whether to record on the internal memory or on the microSD card P 17 Internal memory Records on the internal memory on the voice recorder microSD card Records on the microSD card Setting power save mode Power Save The voice recorder turns OFF automatically when a preset amount of time has elapsed with the voice recorder stopped after power ON 5 min 10 min 30 min 1 hr Select the desired amount of time Off Disables power save mode Note that leaving the voice recorder ON will quickly deplete the battery Setting the battery in use Battery Set the battery type to match the battery you are using Ni MH WA Select this setting when using an Olympus Ni MH rechargeable battery model BR404 Alkaline ALG Select this setting when using an alkaline dry cell battery NuaW d q huaw ar1A
69. icates separate collection of waste batteries in the EU countries Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste batteries OLYMPUS OLYMPUS IMAGING CORP 2951 Ishikawa machi Hachioji shi Tokyo 192 8507 Japan OLYMPUS EUROPA SE amp CO KG Premises Consumer Product Division Wendenstrasse 14 18 20097 Hamburg Germany Tel 49 40 23 77 3 0 Fax 49 40 23 07 61 Goods delivery Modul H Willi Bleicher Str 36 52353 D ren Germany Letters Postfach 10 49 08 20034 Hamburg Germany European Technical Customer Support Please visit our homepage http www olympus europa com or call our TOLL FREE NUMBER 00800 67 10 83 00 for Austria Belgium Czech Republic Denmark Finland France Germany Luxemburg Netherlands Norway Poland Portugal Russia Spain Sweden Switzerland United Kingdom Please note some mobile phone services provider do not permit access or request an additional prefix to 800 numbers For all not listed European Countries and in case that you can t get connected to the above mentioned number please make use of the following CHARGED NUMBER 49 40 237 73 899 OLYMPUS IMAGING AUSTRALIA PTY LTD Ground Floor 82 Waterloo Road Macquarie Park NSW 2113 Australia PO Box 1991 Macquarie Centre NSW 2113 Tel 61 2 9886 3992 http www olympus com a
70. icroSD Copies one or more files saved in the internal memory or inserted microSD card to a different folder in the microSD card EJ Press the gt OK button Moving copying files Move Copy 8 Press the button to select the number of files to move or copy Selected files All files One file Selects only the specified file Selected files Lets you select multiple files All files Selects all the files in the folder g Press the gt OK button to continue to the next setting When One file was selected 1 Press the button to select the file to move or copy then press the gt OK button When Selected files was selected 1 Press the button to select a file to move or copy then press the gt OK button 130507 0001 MP3 150507 _0002 MP3 130507 _ 0003 MP3 130507_0004 MP3 130507 _ 0005 MP3 a Gc e You can deselect a previously selected file by selecting it and pressing the OK button again 2 Repeat Step to select all the files you want to move or copy then press the F2 button Ado anow sayy Guikdo gt buraow i EN 85 Ado anow sayy Guikdo gt buraow ot EN 86 Moving copying files Move Copy When All files was selected Locked files amp P 61 remain locked after being moved or copied All the files in the current folder are selected automatically and the display switches
71. ile WS 833 model only Farphones that tunction asan Select FM radio mode after inserting the earphone antenna for listening to FM radio are not inserted Troubleshooting The battery is not inserted Problem The display is blank Unable to operate the voice recorder Unable to record Playback is inaudible The recording is too quiet properly The remaining battery power is low The power is OFF The remaining battery power is low The power is OFF The voice recorder is in HOLD mode There is no remaining memory The maximum number of recordable files has been reached WS 833 model only Speaker has been selected for Output in the FM Menu The earphones are connected to the EAR jack Off has been selected for Speaker The volume is set to 00 A low recording level has been set The output level of the connected external device may be too low WS 833 model only The recording level hasn t been adjusted Solution Check that the positive and negative terminals of the battery are placed correctly amp P 9 Replace or charge the battery P9 P 11 Turn the power ON P 9 Replace or charge the battery P9 P 11 Turn the power ON P 9 Release HOLD mode P 19 Erase unneeded files amp amp P 46 Select another folder amp P 23 P 24 Select Earphone for Output P 81 To output the playback through
72. ime 3 hours 20 minutes 44 1 kHz 16 bits approx E MP3 format Recording mode Recording time 256 kbps 37 hours 10 minutes approx 192 kbps 49 hours 30 minutes approx 128 kbps 74 hours 30 minutes approx E WMA format Recording mode Recording time 26 hours 40 minutes 32 kbps approx 148 hours 40 minutes 8 kbps approx 1 WS 833 and WS 832 models only 2 WS 831 model only Number of music tracks songs that can be recorded The figures below are guideline values WS 833 model 8 GB 1 950 tracks approx WS 832 model 4 GB 950 tracks approx WS 831 model 2 GB 450 tracks approx At 128 kbps 4 minutes per track Note that voice recorder specifications and appearance are subject to change without prior notice for performance improvements or other upgrading For customers in Europe The CE mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety health environment and customer protection This symbol crossed out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product Applicable Product WS 833 WS 832 WS 831 This symbol crossed out wheeled bin Directive 2006 66 EC Annex II ind
73. ing menu Rec Menu Selecting the recording sensitivity Adjusting the recording level Rec Level WS 833 model onl You can change the recording level sensitivity as needed for your recording application EJ Adjust the recording level by pressing the PI or l button during recording or when recording is paused High The highest recording sensitivity Suited to recording lectures large conferences and other applications with distant or Dis0s07 O00 Niimi quiet sound sources CIEE 1257125 Middle Suited to recording discussions and small group meetings ade JE Low The lowest recording sensitivity Suited to recording dictation e Increasing the Rec Level number Manual increases the recording level and Lets you set the recording sensitivity extends the level meter indicator manually to any of 30 levels position WS 833 model only nuay 224 nuaw Huipioday g e Setting the voice recorder to Manual e To record the speaker s voice clearly disables the limiter function If OV is set Rec Level to Low and place the displayed the recorded audio will be voice recorder s built in microphone distorted Adjust the recording level so near the speaker s mouth 5 to10 cm that OV is not displayed away When Rec Level is set to High Middle or Low the recording level is adjusted automatically Excessively loud sound input may generate nois
74. is stored inside the voice recorder 3 After making sure the voice recorder is stopped connect the USB connector to a USB port ona PC F Press the gt OK button to start charging the battery Press OF to start charging e When Battery P 77 is set to Ni MH Press OK to start charging appears on the display Press the OK button while this message is blinking Aia eq y Huibsey a EN 11 Aia eq y Huibsey EN 12 5 Charging has finished when the battery indicator changes to Tal Battery full Nid Remote Charging time About 3 hours Approximate time needed to fully charge a completely flat battery at room temperature Battery charging time will depend on the amount of remaining power and the state of the battery e Never attempt to charge an alkaline battery lithium battery or other primary cell battery Fluid leakage or overheating may cause the recorder to malfunction ef gt ia e MATER Ag te lang a Ss EG L Le a Charging the battery by connecting to an AC adapter with a USB connection model A514 optional WS 833 and WS 832 models only e Before connecting the AC adapter select AC Adapter for the USB connection setting 1 P 89 e Before connecting the AC adapter release HOLD mode 8 P 19 1 Connect the voice recorder to the USB connector on the AC adapter a
75. k of the recorder using the device and the EAR jack of this recorder using connecting cord KA333 optional for the connecting cord KA333 optional dubbing To audio input terminal To MIC To audio output terminal of other device jack of other device To EAR jack DIAVP Pd9PIUUO JIYVOUR WOJ Huipsoray i e When recording from a connected external device perform a test recording and adjust the output level NOTE of the connected device as needed e Adjusting playback sound quality settings on the voice recorder affects the audio output signals output from the EAR jack P 69 to P 73 auars Day U JS Hulps0ra4 y Hulbuey K EN 32 Changing the recording scene Rec Scene The voice recorder has preregistered templates of optimum settings tailored to various recording applications such as lectures and dictation When selecting one of these templates you can enter several settings recommended for your recording application all in a single operation K While the voice recorder is in stop mode press and hold the MENU SCENE button Scene Select Mim Rec Scene Play Scene 3 Press the button to select the desired recording application e You can press the Pl button to display the settings of the selected template Press the K lt button to return to the Rec Scene screen F Press the gt OK button to finalize the setting H Press the STOP
76. l EN 18 stop mode open the battery card cover 2 Release the microSD card by pressing it inward then letting it slowly return e The microSD card moves outward and stops Pull the microSD card out with your fingertips Internal memory selected is displayed after removing a microSD card if Memory Select was set to microSD card N Internal memory selected 3 Close the battery card cover e MicroSD cards may pop out forcefully on removal if you flick or release your finger too quickly after pressing the card in Depending on the card s manufacturer and type some microSD cards and microSDHC cards may not be fully compatible with the voice recorder and not be recognized properly For microSD card compatibility under Olympus verification please contact our customer support at http www olympus europa com Note that our customer support will provide information on microSD card manufacturers and card types for which Olympus has verified operation but will not guarantee it s performance Also note that some cards may no longer be recognized correctly by the voice recorder in case card manufacturer changes card specifications Read the operating instructions provided with the card when using a microSD card If a microSD card is not recognized by the voice recorder try removing and reinserting the card to have the voice recorder attempt recognition again Processing speed may be low f
77. l adjustment mode The following function is disabled when using the VCVA function e V Sync Rec P 67 Voice sync recording function V Sync Rec The voice sync recording function automatically starts recording when a sound louder than a preset voice sync recording level detection level is detected and automatically stops recording when the sound volume level decreases When copying music from another device connected to the voice recorder use the voice sync recording function to detect the silent intervals between music tracks and save each track as a separate file 1 sec 2 sec 3 sec 5 sec Set the detection time The voice recorder enters standby mode when the input recording level is below the preset level for at least the set detection time Off Recording is done normally Adjusting the voice sync level for voice sync recording 1 Press the REC button to prepare for recording EJ Press the PP or 44 button to adjust the voice sync level Misnso7_oo02 mimm 1257125 I l i E E DdE INDEX Voice sync level moves left right to match set level e The voice sync level can be adjusted to a setting between 01 and 23 e Increasing the setting number increases the activation sensitivity enabling quieter sounds to activate the start of recording WS 833 model only e To change the recording level P 63
78. le name based on the first 20 characters of each name EN 61 nuaw ajiy nuaw apy a EN 62 File menu Fil e Menu Moving copying files Move Copy Files saved in the internal memory or on a microSD card can be moved or copied within memory See Moving copying files Move Copy t P 84 for the procedure WS 833 and WS 832 models only Dividing files File Divide Large files or files with long recording times can be divided for easier management and editing See Dividing a file File Divide P 87 for the procedure Displaying file or folder information Property You can display the information of a file or folder from a menu screen File information Press the button to switch the screen e Information is displayed for the items Name Date Size Bit Rate Artist and Album 1 If you selected a linear PCM format file the Bit Rate item displays the sampling frequency and bit count 2 If the file has no tag information UNKNOWN_ARTIST and UNKNOWN_ALBUM are displayed Folder information Press the button to switch the screen e Information is displayed for the items Name File the number of files and Folder the number of folders e The Folder item is not displayed in Recorder mode e Displayed numbers of files do not include files in formats that are unrecognizable to the voice recorder Record
79. lications and tastes Voice Playback P 69 Shadowing P 69 Noise Cancel P 70 Voice Balancer t P 70 Voice Filter P 71 Play Mode P 71 Equalizer t P 73 Skip Space P 73 Play Scene P 74 Only plays voice portions of a recorded audio file Plays segments of files alternating repeatedly between playback and silence A setting that makes recorded voices more discernable when muffled by projector noise or similar sounds Compensates low volume portions of recorded audio files during playback Cuts low and high frequency components emphasizing voices for greater clarity Selecting from among three playback modes Adjusts the quality of sound as desired A handy function for quickly moving the playback position and playing short segments repeatedly Selecting a package of settings recommended for your recording application in a single operation Improves operability 1 WS 833 and WS 832 models only 2 WS 831 model only 3 Function active only in Recorder mode 4 Function active only in Music mode Playback through the earphones You can connect the earphones to the voice recorder s EAR jack and listen to playback through them 1 Connect the earphones to the voice recorder s EAR jack FJ Press the gt OK button to start playback There will be no sound from the speaker when the earphones
80. lt water should be particularly avoided e Do not place the voice recorder on top of or near a TV refrigerator or other electrical appliance e Prevent sand or mud from getting on the voice recorder It may cause product not to be repairable e Do not subject the voice recorder to intense vibrations or shocks e Do not use the voice recorder in humid locations e Placing a magnetic card such as a bank cash card near the speaker or earphones may cause errors in the data stored on the magnetic card lt Radio reception precaution gt e Reception quality will vary greatly depending on where the radio is being used If the reception is poor try moving the voice recorder near a window and away from electric appliances such as mobile phones TVs or fluorescent lights lt Data loss precautions gt e Recorded content in the internal memory and microSD card may be destroyed or lost due to reasons such as operating errors device failure or repair e Also when content is saved in the memory for long period of time or is used repeatedly operations such as writing to reading from or erasing of contents may not be possible e Making a backup of important recorded information and saving it on a PC s hard disk or other recording media is recommended e Note that Olympus will assume no liability for damages or lost earnings resulting from recorded data damage or loss regardless of the nature or cause thereof lt Recorded fil
81. n and set the battery P 77 Inserting removing a microSD card The voice recorder has its own internal memory and also supports standard microSD cards microSD microSDHC sold separately Inserting a microSD card ERS 1 While the voice recorder is in e The recording media selection screen stop mode open the battery appears after a microSD card has been card cover mete 4 To record onto the microSD card press the button and select Yes Ih Swich to micros card p10 gsoiw e bulnowas buljjasu e The microSD card slot is inside the battery card cover H Press the gt OK button to finalize 2 Insert a microSD card making the setting sure it is placed correctly as shown microSD card selected e You can also select the internal memory as the recording media P 77 Insert the microSD card straight avoiding crooked insertion Inserting a microSD card the wrong way or crookedly could damage its contact surface or cause it to jam in the slot A microSD card not inserted fully until it clicks into place might not record data 3 Close the battery card cover e The voice recorder may not be able to recognize a microSD card formatted initialized for a PC or other device Before using a microSD card always initialize it on the voice recorder EN P91 Removing a microSD card 1 While the voice recorder is in pie gsoiw e bulsowas burjjasu
82. n external microphone Recording with an external microphone You can record audio input using an external microphone or other device connected to the voice recorder s microphone jack Do not plug or unplug devices into voice recorder jacks while recording 1 Connect an external microphone to the voice recorder s MIC jack N Connecting an external microphone to the voice recorder s MIC jack disables the built in microphone Microphones with plug in power supplies can be used When Rec Mode is set to stereo To MIC jack recording with an external mono microphone records on the left channel only P 64 When Rec Mode is set to mono only the input from the left channel microphone is recorded when using an external stereo microphone P 64 uoydon u eUsAI Xa UL YPM Hulpioray 2 Start recording e See Recording P 26 for descriptions of recording operations e See Accessories optional t P 105 for the compatible external microphones EN 30 Recording from another connected device Recording audio from another Recording audio from this recorder device with this recorder with another device Audio can be recorded when you have Audio from this recorder can be recorded connected the audio output terminal to another device by connecting the audio earphone jack of another device and input terminal microphone jack of the other the MIC jac
83. n to ensure the accuracy of the information in this manual errors may occasionally arise Any questions or concerns regarding doubtful information or possible errors or omissions should be directed to the Olympus Customer Support Center e Olympus Corporation and Olympus Imaging Corp are the copyright holders of this manual Copyright law prohibits unauthorized reproduction of this manual or unauthorized distribution of reproductions thereof e Note that Olympus will assume no liability in the event of damages lost earnings or any claims from third parties resulting from improper use of the product Trademarks and registered trademarks e IBM and PC AT are trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation e Microsoft Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation e microSD and microSDHC are trademarks of the SD Card Association e Macintosh and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc e The product uses MP3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson e The product uses noise canceling technology licensed from NEC Corporation e The product uses voice activity detection technology licensed from NTT Electronics Corporation e The product uses directivity control technology licensed from Kyoei Engineering Corporation All other brand or product names in this manual are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners misro micro
84. o the desired item within the tab Follow the steps below to set a menu item K During recording playback or 3 Press the gt OK button to move while the voice recorder is in stop the cursor to the desired setting mode press the MENU SCENE item button LCD Sound Menu Ni File Menu Ni SCE BR Voice Detect he ED Pay File Lock GL Beep ef OOF by jL Language oj MovesCopy File Divide e You can also use the PI button to perform this operation 4 Press the button to select the e Some menus contain items that desired setting item can be set during recording playback P 60 LODySound Menu Mi Backlight gt iContrast FJ Press the button to select the E Been tab containing the item you want F Language to set LED Sound Menu Mim Backlight j contrast FILED meee iL Language e 7 e Moving the cursor from one tab to another switches the displayed menu screen Basic operation H Press the gt OK button EJ Press the STOP M button to exit e The setting of the selected item is displayed e You can also use the BF I button to perform this operation 6 Press the button to change the setting EJ Press the gt OK button to finalize the setting the menu screen e When the menu screen is displayed during recording or playback press the MENU SCENE button to return to the previous screen without ending recording playback
85. oducts setting Select PC for the USB Connection setting P 89 U01 IDUUOISIP U0I IBUUO Jd EN 95 U01 DUUOISIP U0I IBUUO Jd EN 96 Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC Windows 1 On the task bar at the bottom right of the screen click and select Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Safely remove USB Mass Storage Device Drives F G A aN ey e The letter used to identify the drive will vary according to your PC e When the window indicating it is safe to remove hardware appears close the window Check that the voice recorder s LED indicator light is off before disconnecting the voice recorder from the PC Macintosh 1 Drag and drop the removable disk icon for the voice recorder shown on the desktop to the trash can icon 2 Check that the voice recorder s LED indicator light is off before disconnecting the voice recorder from the PC e To prevent the risk of data damage never disconnect the voice recorder from the USB port while the LED indicator light is flashing Loading a file to a PC The voice recorder s five audio recording folders are displayed on the PC as FOLDER_A FOLDER_B FOLDER_C FOLDER_D and FOLDER_E Recorded audio files are displayed within these folders for WS 833 model only recordings from FM radio are saved in a folder labeled FLD_FM You can copy voice recorder files to any folder on the P
86. on Midi PC PC Select to connect the voice recorder Storage Class Select to have the voice recorder to a PC The voice recorder will be connected as a storage or composite device AC Adapter Select to charge the rechargeable battery from a PC or to connect the voice recorder to an AC adapter model A514 optional recognized as an external memory device by a connected PC Composite Select to have the voice recorder recognized as an external memory device by a connected PC and to use the voice recorder as a USB speaker microphone Optional Select to confirm the connection 11 Press the P OK button and go to Step B method whenever making a USB connecuen fF Press the STOP Ml button to exit Press the gt OK button and goto the menu screen Step B Formatting recording media Format Formatting a recording media Format Formatting a recording media erases all existing files saved on it Be sure to transfer all important files to a PC before formatting 1 While the voice recorder is in stop 9 Press the gt OK button mode press and hold the MENU Format Mi SCENE button Binternal memory ARE YOU SURE 2 Press the button to select the eat a Device Menu tab Press the gt OK button to move the cursor into the list of setting 10 Press the button to select items Start again Press the button to select 11 Press the P OK button Format Press the P
87. or some microSD card types Processing performance may also be reduced by writing or deleting data repeatedly from a microSD card In this case reinitialize the card P 91 Preventing accidental operation Setting the voice recorder to HOLD mode maintains the current operation and disables button operations HOLD mode is a handy feature for preventing unintentional operation from accidental button presses when the voice recorder is carried in a bag or pocket It is also useful for preventing the voice recorder being accidentally stopped during recording Setting HOLD mode Releasing HOLD mode E Slide the POWER HOLD switchto EJ Slide the POWER HOLD switch to the HOLD position position A shown below Q10H YJMO Y3MOd CIOH Ne O889000G LLSD SSssssss SSSsssss e Hold appears in the display and the recorder enters HOLD mode e When any button is pressed during HOLD mode Hold appears in the display for 2 seconds No other operation is performed e Setting HOLD mode during voice recorder playback or recording continues the playback or recording operation and prevents any other operation from being performed the voice recorder stops when playback ends or recording stops when there is no more available memory uol eiado je UapIre HuljUahaidg a 440 4a2mod ay uruan i dsMOd CI1OH EN 20 Turning the power OFF
88. ours approx 132 hours approx WS 833 model 8 GB Recording mode 44 1 kHz 16 bits 11 hours 30 minutes approx WS 832 model 4 GB 5 hours 45 minutes approx E WMA format Recording media Internal memory microSD card WS 833 model 8 GB Recording mode 32 kbps 505 hours approx 8 kbps 1980 hours approx WS 832 model 4 GB 257 hours approx 1000 hours approx WS 831 model 2 GB 32 GB 126 hours approx 2070 hours approx 493 hours approx 8100 hours approx 16 GB 1030 hours approx 4030 hours approx 8 GB 515 hours approx 2010 hours approx e Actual available recording times may be shorter than the figures shown here when making short recordings repeatedly Equipment displays of available elapsed recording times should be considered guideline values e Available recording time will also vary due to differences in the available memory capacity of different microSD cards suoijeypads Fal EN 115 suo erypads K EN 116 Maximum recording time per file e The maximun file size is limited to about 4 GB in the WMA and MP3 formats and to about 2 GB in the linear PCM WAV format e Regardless of the amount of remaining memory the maximum recording time per file is restricted to the following values E Linear PCM format Recording mode Recording t
89. output 75 mV lt conforms to EN 50332 2 Recording media Internal NAND flash memory WS 833 model 8 GB WS 832 model 4 GB WS 831 model 2 GB microSD card Supports card capacities ranging from 2 to 32 GB Some recording media memory capacity is used as amanagement area so the actual usable capacity will always be slightly less than the displayed capacity Speaker Built in 18 mm diameter round dynamic speaker E MIC jack 3 5 mm diameter Impedance 2 kO EAR jack 3 5 mm diameter Impedance 8 Q minimum Power source Standard voltage 1 5 V Battery One AAA dry cell battery model LRO3 or one Olympus nickel metal hydride rechargeable battery External power supply USB connection AC adapter model A514 5 VDC External dimensions 101 x 40 6 x 15 1 mm Not including largest projection Weight 54 g including battery Operating temperature 0 to 42 C 32 to 107 6 F Receivable radio frequency range FM radio 87 5 to 108 0 MHz suo eypads Fas EN 111 Frequency response E When recording from MIC jack Linear PCM format 44 1 kHz 16 bits 40 Hz to 21 kHz MP3 format 256 kbps 40 Hz to 20 kHz 192 kbps 40 Hz to 19 kHz 128 kbps 40 Hz to 17 kHz WMA format 32 kbps 40 Hz to 13 kHz 8 kbps 40 Hz to 3 kHz 1 WS 833 and WS 832 models only 2 WS 831 model only E When recording with built in stereo microphone 70 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response upper limit is set by recording mod
90. perati Mi cstsavensesmicihentatondanunemniaunnnaenuadaimd File menu File Menu s ssosososososssssososossossesosossososososososososososss 61 Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken word content VOICE DOLOGE ciisscassccsssvssctevscassssocseavdedesavsesetoced scocsteusecterseavteseecs 61 Preventing accidental file erasure File LOCK sssssssscssssssesseccsssssees 61 Sorting files Sort DY isciu 61 Moving copying files Move COpy ccssssssssssssssesseseessssesteenses 62 Dividing files File Divide sskoscsosxasensccoseassescsaiuassnsevonsesessseasinsnnsssevensoone 62 Displaying file or folder information Property sccsssssssseeeees 62 Recording menu Rec Menul cscsscsssssssssssssesssssssssssssesesceees 63 Selecting the recording sensitivity Rec Level ssssscssscssssseseeeeees 63 Setting the recording mode Rec Mode sssssssscssssssssssssssssseeseeeeses 64 Selecting microphone directivity ZOOM MiC sssssssssssssseeeeeseeees 64 Reducing noise during recording Low Cut Filter sscssssssseeeees 65 Voice activated recording function VCVA ssssscssssssssscssssseeeseeseees 65 Voice sync recording function V Sync REC essssssscccsssessssssseeeeeesseee 67 Playback menu Play Menu ssssssssssssssssessssssessssesesseessesses 69 Skipping non voice portions during playback Voice Playback 69 Alternating repeatedly between no
91. radio function e You may not be able to receive FM radio when indoors or in the shadow of a building Reception may be improved by moving near a window when indoors or by moving out of building shadows Presetting radio stations automatically Presetting a local radio station By scanning Follow the steps below to preset the frequency of an FM radio station you can receive in your area D Connect the earphones to the 7 Press the button to select voice recorder s EAR jack Set stations 2 Press the F1 HOME button to FM Nenu display the Home screen Epaia a Scan Level E Press the PP or a lt button to select FM Radio Press the gt OK button E Press the MENU SCENE button E Press the button to select By FM Menu Ji scanning mp ec hode oy set stations Set stations Mi gm Scan Level g Press the gt OK button to move the cursor to the desired setting ten ff Press the gt OK button Ayjed1yewiozne suoije3s opea Hulj asa1g EN 49 Ajjer13ewWojne suol e3s olpes Huiyjasa1g a EN 50 Presetting radio stations automatically Presetting a local radio station By scanning 11 Press the button to select Start e Preset numbers are sorted automatically by frequency e Up to 30 radio stations can be preset The message Preset Full appears if you attempt to preset more than 30 sta
92. red from a PC WS 833 and WS 832 models only Ea Basic playback procedure K Select the file to play from the OO a Recording media indicator file name 2 folder containing it P 24 and folder indicator 5 b Elapsed playback time TIP Playback position bar indicator e Files are saved in the locations File length l below Recording date time Files recorded with the built in LJ appears in the display microphone Press the button to adjust Recorder folders folders kito the volume to the desired level E Files recorded from the radio Diamir Doo Mam Recorder folder FM Radio FEES 125 folder C3 09 06 Music files transferred from a PC E volume 14 Music folder a WS 833 model only e The volume can be adjusted to a setting between 00 to 30 The higher the number the louder the volume FJ Press the gt OK button to start playback EJ Press the STOP M button to stop playback L appears in the display e The file being played stops right away The resume function automatically stores the playback stop position in memory The position is retained even if the power is turned OFF The next EN time the power is turned ON playback can be resumed from the stop position stored in the memory loorr 28m565 05 07 13 10 30 4M le 34 Playback settings You can select various file playback methods tailored to different app
93. reshwater or saltwater or allow its terminals to become wet Discontinue use of the battery if it develops a problem such as leak ing discoloration or deformation Stop charging the rechargeable battery if charging has not finished after the specified amount of charging time Battery fluid on clothing or skin may damage the skin so rinse the battery fluid off right away with tap water or other clean water CAUTION Do not throw the battery around or subject it to strong shocks Always charge the rechargeable battery before use when using it for the first time or if it has not been used for a long time Rechargeable batteries have a limited life When the recorders operating time becomes shorter after recharging under the speci fied condition please consider that battery is expired and replace it with a new one fal suoineraid Ayayes EN 109 suoineraid Ajayes ey EN 110 Disposing the rechargeable battery Recycling batteries helps saving resources When disposing a used battery always cover its terminals and observe local laws and regula tions Operating precautions e Do not leave the voice recorder in hot or humid locations such as in direct sunlight inside a vehicle or on a beach during summer e Do not store the voice recorder in humid or dusty locations e If the voice recorder becomes wet or damp wipe off the moisture right away with a dry cloth Contact with sa
94. rmal and muted playback Shadowing inneni 69 Reducing noise during playback Noise Cancel esssssscccessseeeeeeees 70 Adjusting low volume portions during playback Voice Balancer 70 Emphasizing voice more clearly Voice Filter ssssssssscccesssseeseeees 71 Selecting playback modes Play Mode ssssssssssssssssecseeeessseeseeees 71 Changing music sound quality Equalizer ssssssssscccccsseesesseeseeees 73 Setting a skip space Skip Space sssssssssssssssesssssseessssesesessssssseesess 73 Setting a preset playback settings template Play Scene 5 74 LCD Sound menu LCD Sound Menu ccccccsssssssssssssesseceseers 75 Setting the backlight Backlight sssssssssssssssscccssssssssscssssseeeeees 75 Adjusting the contrast Contrast ssssccssssesssscsssssssssssssessnseeseseeees 75 Setting the LED indicator light LED sssssssssscccssssssssscsssssseesees 75 Turning beeping sound ON OFF Beep ssssssssssccsssesssssseseeseseee 75 Changing the display language Language sssssssssssssseseeees 76 Selecting the speaker output Speaker ssssssssscsecceeeessseeseeeees 76 Device menu Device Menu ccccccccscssssscecsccssesssosssossossoossees 77 Selecting the recording media Memory Select ssssssssssseeeeees 77 Setting power save mode Power Save ssssssscssssssssssssssssseeeseeeeses 77 Setting the bat
95. s set to Speaker Set this item to Earphone before starting recording amp P81 Set FM radio mode by performing Steps 1 to 4 of the procedure given in Presetting radio stations automatically t P 49 Press the Pl or k button to select the radio station you want to record from 3 Press the REC button to start recording DFM Racic Mim a 96 40 Je H Ft O axo INDEX a Preset number being received b Radio frequency being received Indicator of folder where file will be saved and Recording format indicator Elapsed recording time and Possible recording time remaining e The LED indicator light lights and EJ appears in the display E Press the STOP Ml button when you want to stop recording DFM Radio Ni im F HOhiE e The recorded file is saved automatically in the FM Radio subfolder in the Recorder folder Recording FM radio Recording FM radio e Files recorded from FM radio have FM appended to the beginning of the file name assigned at the time of recording P 27 FM130715_0007 MP3 Date 130715 July 15 2013 e When recording FM radio always connect the earphones to the EAR jack oipe W4 Huipioay EN S7 sw NUSUW 6uij 3a5 ot EN 58 Setting menu items Menu items are arranged by tabs letting you quickly set desired items by selecting a tab and then moving t
96. s that have been locked by the file lock function P 61 Select a file that contains index mark temp mark you want to erase and start playback Use the Pl or l button to select the index mark temp mark you want to erase Mis0507_ 0002 Nitin FRE 257 125 O8 56 When the number of the index mark temp mark to erase is being shown for about 2 seconds in the display press the ERASE button e Any subsequent index marks temp marks in the file are automatically renumbered syAeul duia sysew xopu e EN 43 UOI IUN Yeas ARpusje Oy EN 44 Calendar Search function Using the Calendar Search function to search for a file You can search for voice files by specifying a recording date If you have forgotten in which folder a file has been saved this feature lets you access it quickly by entering its recording date Press the F1 HOME button to display the Home screen Press the Pi or Kd button to select Calendar Search Home Nimm e On WS 832 or WS 831 model use the Pl or F button to select Calendar Search Press the P OK button Press the Pi or kd button to select the desired date a Number of files saved recorded on selected date b Today s date Date file was recorded Selected date e Dates on which files were saved are underlined PPI or ka button Move to the previous next date Press and hold to skip
97. screen will allow you to start recording The recorded file will be saved to Folder A WS 833 model only e You can record radio broadcasts by selecting FM Radio mode P 56 e You can adjust the recording level manually to match your application P 63 To prevent the beginning of the recording being cut off start recording after the LED indicator light has lit or mode indicator has appeared in the display When the remaining possible recording time is 60 seconds the LED indicator light starts flashing It flashes more rapidly as the remaining time decreases at the 30 and 10 second points When Folder full appears no more recording can be done To record more you will need to select a different folder or delete unneeded files P 46 If Memory full appears the voice recorder has no more available memory space You will need to delete unneeded files to record more P 46 When using a microSD card in the voice recorder be sure the desired recording media setting Internal memory or microSD card has been selected P 77 If a folder other than folders I to amp is selected when the REC button is pressed the blinking message Cannot record in this folder appears Redo the recording operation after selecting one of folders El to amp It s recommended to initialize the recording media before making an important recording Processing performance may be reduced
98. sse 107 SPECT CANONS siscdiinsenntionnconudininnnicinnnnnnioenine 111 EN syed jo sawey EN 4 Names of parts Recorder GOGIIOOD z 1 Built in stereo microphone L 2 Built in stereo microphone R 3 LED indicator light LED 4 MENU SCENE button 5 F2 button Built in speaker T Strap hole EAR earphone jack QQ MIC microphone jack Display 41 F1 button 42 button 43 REC record button KF Hre gt Pl button 45 button LIST button 7 ERASE button gt OK button lt q button STOP W button 1 Battery card cover 2 POWER HOLD switch 23 USB connector slide lever USB connector USB connector cover retractable E Recorder mode Folder list display Folder 4 faFolder B Folder Z Folder O GFolder E Recording media indicator H Internal memory I microSD card Current folder name Battery indicator Folder name Function button guide display QO File name eI Playback indicator m Voice Detect Folder indicator recording format indicator and file lock indicator Voice recorder status indicator IEJ Recording indicator IED Recording pause indicator EW Stop indicator ILA Playback indicator IEJ Fast forward indicator IKI Fast rewind indicator ES Fast playback indicator ILE Slow playback indicator LA Modified tone playback indicator High File list display
99. sssesssssscsseees 87 Dividing a file File Divide ssc seusssaasosssscesonssoesssassnsunsscavsesonsocansascanisies 87 Setting the USB connection USB Settings sssossosssossosssosssoss 89 Setting the USB connection USB Settings sssssscssssssssssssssseeeseees 89 Formatting recording media Format scssscssssssssssesssssseees 91 Formatting a recording media Format csssssssssssssseeesssseesssees 91 PC operating environment sesesossesosesosessosesosessosesosesoosesosssosssse 93 PC connection disconnection sscssscscsssscssssessseesssesesseseees 95 Connecting the voice recorder to a PC ssvssssssssessesscecerssssssssnesssess 95 Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC ssssssessessseseeeeeseeeeseeees 96 Loading a file to PC sesesossesosesosessosesosessosesosesoosesosssossesosssosssse 97 Usage as external memory of the PC esesssesossecosesosessosssossssoseoo 98 Alarm message list sssesssscsssesssossssosesosessosesosecoosesosecosssoosscossees 99 TROUBLESHOOTING ssssssssssisasisssssssonsssssnsisncssasinstnasisassasisassosssosioass 101 Recorder GANG sssssvsiessvivasinenasasusnsesaviasesssnavivesesantinenssavnsiaiousistite 104 Accessories optional cscssssssssssssssssssssssssssssessssssssssssssssees 105 Copyright and trademark information sscssssssssssssseeees 106 Safety precautions s sesesossesosesosessosesosessosesosecoosesosesossesosssoss
100. t of time that the Off backlight stays lit LED indicator light stays off Off Disables the backlight Adjusting the contrast Contrast Turning beeping sound ON OFF Beep You can adjust the contrast of the display to 12 different levels e The setting can be adjusted to between 01 to 12 The voice recorder makes beeping sounds when buttons are pressed or to warn in case of operation errors You can select whether the voice recorder makes these beeping sounds On Enables beeping sounds Off Disables beeping sounds nuay punos q 7 nu w punos q g EN fd nuay punos q 7 nu w punos q a EN 76 LCD Sound menu LCD Sound Menu Changing the display language Selecting the speaker output Language Speaker You can select the language used inthe voice You can set the built in speaker to be ON or recorder s displays OFF when the earphones are not connected When set to Off sound will not be output e e tina Dansk Deutsch from the speaker even if the earphones are English Espanol Francais accidentally disconnected Use this setting to Italiano Nederlands Polski prevent possible embarrassment on public Pycckn Svenska APX E transport fe PX On The voice recorder s playback sound is output from the earphones when the earphones are connected or from the built in speaker when the earphones are not connected Off T
101. te bit count and bit rate values are within the supported ranges The sampling rate bit count and bit rate combinations supported for music file playback by the voice recorder are shown below Bit count Sampling rate bit rate 44 1 kHz 16 bits File format WAV format MPEG 1 Layer 3 32 kHz 44 1 kHz 48 kHz MPEG 2 Layer 3 MP3 format 8 to 320 kbps 16 kHz 22 05 kHz 24 kHz WMA format 5 to 320 kbps WS 833 and WS 832 models only e MP3 files with variable bit rates bit rates converted variably in a single file may not play normally Linear PCM format WAV files are the only WAV files the voice recorder can play Playback of other WAV files is not supported Even if the file formats is compatible for playback on this recorder the recorder does not support every encoder Changing the playback speed tone voice changer You can change the playback speed and audio tone Changing the playback speed is handy for speeding up conference presentations or for slowing down parts difficult to discern when learning a language WS 833 and WS 832 models only EJ Press the gt OK button during playback 01305070002 Mim button l or kad button Adjust the playback speed button Adjust the audio tone voice changer WS 833 and WS 832 models only EJ Press the gt OK button Mis0507 0002 Mian EGE 257125 Playback speed 00A 08 56 tone indicator TFE ETE 06 07
102. tery in use Battery ssssssssecscssssssscscssssssssssssesesees 77 Setting the date time Time amp Date ssssssssccccssssssessessssssssesees 78 Setting the USB connection USB Settings sssssscssssssscsssssseeeees 79 Restoring the default settings Reset Settings sssssscccsssssseeees 79 Formatting a recording media Format ssssssssscscsssseeseseesssssees 80 Checking recording media information Memory Info sssesee 80 Checking voice recorder information System Info ssssssssseeees 80 FM menu FM Menu cccscsscssccsccssseccsccsccecsscsecesscscsessssecsesesees 81 Selecting the recording sound quality Rec Mode sssssssseeseee 81 Presetting a radio station Set stations sscssssssssscccesssseeseecessssnees 81 Setting scanning sensitivity Scan Level sssesssccssssssssssssssseeeeseeees 81 Selecting the FM radio output Output essesssesccccccceeseeeeneeeeees 81 Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken word content Voice Detect sccccsscsssssssccsscsscsccsccsccsccsscsccsosscssssesseees 82 Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken word content Voice Detect sssini 82 Moving copying files Move Copy s sssscsssscssesssssssssssssessees 84 Moving copying files Move COpy ssccsssssssssssssesseceeseeseesssneees 84 Dividing files File Divide cscscsssssssssssssssssssssss
103. the built in speaker disconnect the earphones To output the playback through the built in speaker select On for Speaker t P 76 Adjust the volume P 34 Redo recording after setting the recording level to High or Middle P 63 Adjust the output level of the external device Redo recording after adjusting the recording level P 63 Huljooysajqnoly fa EN 101 Huljooysajqnoly K EN 102 Problem Audio file sound is distorted An audio file is not recorded in stereo Missing audio file Noise during playback Non voice portions are not skipped during playback Unable to erase a file Unable to erase a folder Solution WS 833 model only The voice recorder s recording level or the output level of the The recording level hasn t been adjusted Redo recording after adjusting the recording level P 63 If the problem continues after adjusting the voice recorder s recording level t P 63 adjust the output level of the external device connected external device may be too high The connected external Sound recorded by a connected external mono microphone is recorded on the left channel only microphone is a mono microphone Rec Mode is set to a mono recording format Set Rec Mode to a stereo recording format P 64 WS 833 model only A positive value has been selected for Zoom Mic Select Off for Zoom Mic P 6
104. tions vw Scanning Hi n ARE VOU SURE Cancel fF Press the gt OK button e When Set by scanning completed appears the operation is finished Listening to FM radio Follow the steps below to listen to stereo FM radio on the voice recorder 1 Set FM radio mode by performing Steps 1 to 4 of the procedure given in Presetting radio stations automatically t P 49 FJ Press the PP or 44 button to select a radio station DFM Radio Ni im 96 90 mz e By selecting the frequency mode and manually adjusting the frequency you may sometimes be able to receive a radio station that was not detected by the automatic preset operation P 52 You can add a received radio station to the preset stations P 53 To stop listening to FM radio press the F1 HOME button to return to the Home screen You can listen to the radio through the voice recorder s built in speaker with the earphones still connected 8 P 81 3 Press the button to adjust the volume to the desired level Hi da DFM Radio TA 96 90 m Volume 15 e The volume can be adjusted to a setting between 00 and 30 The higher the number the louder the volume oped W4 0 Guruaysr FM radio settings The FM radio function includes features for automatically presetting radio stations and for setting the scan sensitivity used during auto reception Used to search for local radio stations and
105. to operations pay tailored to language learning 2 Press the PI or F button Language study during playback STOP W Stop e Playback starts after skipping forward PI CUE ag deg cans or backward by the set amount eo Play Badii a REV Reviewing B gt SKIP 10 sec Skip F a SKIP 3 sec Skip Voice Bal a Setting a preset playback settings EEE off template Play Scene 1 WS 833 and WS 832 models only 2 WS 831 model only The voice recorder has 2 preregistered templates Transcription and Language study with optimum settings tailored to such playback scenes With one single step you can select one of these templates to enter several settings recommended for your recording application e You can press the PI button to display the selected template setting Press the K lt button to return to the Play Scene screen Transcription Is a handy setting when creating a written record by transcribing an audio file of spoken word content such as a conference or interview recording Changes the operations assigned to the voice recorder s buttons to operations tailored to transcription LCD Sound menu LCD Sound Menu The display backlights are switched on for You can set the LED indicator light to not a preset amount of time when a button become lit operation is performed On 5 sec 10 sec 30 sec 1 min LED indicator light is switched on Set the amoun
106. u Customer Service Centres Australia New Zealand Olympus Imaging Australia Pty Ltd Dictation Distributors Ltd Tel 1300 659 678 Tel 0800 659 678 Fax 61 2 9889 7988 Fax 64 9 303 3189 http www olympus com au http www dictation co nz EN BD3923 01 AP1308
107. ve only in Recorder mode 4 WS 831 model only 5 Function active only in Music mode Formatting a recording media Format Formatting a recording media erases all existing files saved on it Be sure to transfer all important files to a PC before formatting See Formatting recording media Format t P 91 for the procedure Checking recording media information Memory Info You can display the capacity and remaining memory space of the recording media from a menu screen e Some recording media memory capacity is used as amanagement area so the actual usable capacity will always be slightly less than the displayed capacity Checking voice recorder information System Info You can display voice recorder information from a menu screen e The voice recorder s Model Version system version and Serial No information is displayed FM menu FM Menu KJ WS 833 model only Selecting the recording sound quality Rec Mode This setting cannot be changed while recording from FM radio MP3 256 kbps MP3 128 kbps Presetting a radio station Set stations You can preset radio stations to make them easier to select P 49 P 53 Setting scanning sensitivity Scan Level You can select the scan sensitivity used during auto reception This setting cannot be changed while recording from the radio High Scans for ra
108. will make the battery deplete more quickly e The following function is disabled when using the Noise Cancel function e Modified speed tone during playback P 38 WS 833 and WS 832 models only nuay ejd nuaw PeqAejd ot EN 70 The Voice Balancer function adjusts low volume portions of recorded audio files to make them louder Use it to make quiet parts of conversations or other recorded audio louder and clearer The function can be used on files saved in the audio recording folders IEH to fi WS 833 and WS 832 models only On Adjusts low volume portions of audio files during playback making them louder Off The voice balancer function is disabled e Voice Balancer is only enabled in Recorder mode Using the Voice Balancer function will make the battery deplete more quickly When the Voice Balancer function and Play Scene function have both been selected the Play Scene setting takes precedence The Play Scene settings cannot be changed P 74 CK menu Emphasizing voice more clearly Voice Filter Selecting playback modes Play Mode During normal playback or fast slow playback the voice filter function cuts low and high frequency range tone and emphasizes voices making them more clearly Several playback modes are available for different listening styles 1 Press the button to select Recorder or Music audible When
109. y be used in Recorder mode Select the folder containing the desired file P 24 Press the MENU SCENE button while the voice recorder is in stop mode Press the gt OK button to move the cursor into the list of setting items Press the P OK button Press the button to select the desired file in which you want to detect voice D Folder A E Press the gt OK button 01305070002 Mim OEE 027125 00 00 e The progress of the operation is shown as a percentage in the display e Voice Detection completed appears when the process has finished e When the voice detection process has finished the Voice Playback item in the Play Menu is set to On t P 69 Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken word content Voice Detect Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken word content Voice Detect e The message No file appears if you select a folder that doesn t contain a saved file You must select a folder containing a file before you can perform the process e The voice recorder may not be able to properly extract non silent portions from files of non spoken word content such as recorded musical performances e The voice recorder may not be able to properly extract speaking portions when they were low in volume when recorded level meter readout of 12 dB or less or due to surrounding noise e The time needed for the extraction
110. you can use the shadowing playback function t P 69 TENA f e gt mmia 6 1 Select the starting point for repeat playback A during playback 2 When the ending point B is selected repeat playback starts 3 When the starting point for repeat playback A is canceled during repeat playback the ending point of the segment B becomes the new starting point and playback continues When the ending point C is selected repeat playback starts again 5 These steps can be repeated to re specify a new segment to be played back repeatedly up to the end of the file 1 Select a file for ABC repeat playback and start playback 2 Press the F1 ABC button when playback reaches the desired start position for ABC repeat playback m130507_0002 Mid O EE 257125 08 56 I ComMS6s 05 07 13 10 30 AM Er E 01305070002 Mim If Shadowing has been set the rary or fe UI indicator appears ABC repeat playback elm e You can change the playback speed P38 and fast forward rewind t P36 when the GJ indicator is blinking If playback reaches the end of the file when the GM indicator is blinking the end of the file is treated as the segment end position and repeat playback starts 3 Press the F1 SET B button again when playback reaches the desired end position for ABC repeat playback W130507_ 0002 Miam EI Segment A B is set and ABC repeat playba

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