Olympus WS-500M User Manual

DETAILEDINSTRUCTIONSDIGITAL VOICERECORDERThank you for purchasing an OlympusDigital Voice Recorder.Please read these instructions for informationabout

101Identification of parts/Power supplyIdentification of partsPower supply 2 Insert size-AAA alkaline battery, observing the correct = and - polariti

111Power supplyPower supply 3 Close the battery cover completely by pressing to the direction A, then sliding to the direction B.• If the “hour” ind

121Power supplyPower supplyDo not charge the primary batteries such as alkaline or lithium batteries.It may cause battery leakage heating and recorder

131Power supplyPower supply• Do not charge the recorder with the USB hub connected.• If [Cannot charge] is displayed, it means that a battery that ca

141Power supplyPower supply/HOLDHOLDSet the recorder to HOLD modeWhile the recorder is during stop mode, slide the HOLD switch in the direction indica

151+− button9 0 buttonOK ` buttonLIST buttonHOLD/Setting time and date [Time & Date] HOLD/Setting time and dateIf you set the time and date before

161+− button9 buttonOK `buttonMENU buttonSetting time and date [Time & Date]Setting time and date 1 While the recorder is during stop mode, press

171[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] modeThis device can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player. For recording and playb

181RecorderFolder AFolder BFolder CFolder DFolder E001002003004200FolderFileNotes on the foldersNotes on the foldersThe voice files and the music file

191Notes on the foldersArtist 01Artist 02Artist 03001002003004200FolderFileFirst layerAlbum 01Album 02Album 03Second layerMusicMusicANotes on the fold

2Introduction• The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced notice. Contact our Customer Support Center for the latest

201Operation of the folders for music playbacks:Folder list displayFolder list display(Second layer)File list displayFile displayOperation of the fold

212REC s buttoneacbdfSTOP 4 buttonRecordingAbout RecordingBefore starting recording, select a folder between [&] to [*]. These five folders can be

222To EAR jack RecordingRecording Notes• To ensure recording from the beginning, start speaking after you see the recording indicator light on.• Whe

232RecordingRecordingMicrophone sensitivityMicrophone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs.[CONF]: This is a highly sensitive mode which

242RecordingRecordingRecommended settings by recording conditionThe recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality st

252RecordingTo MIC jackRecordingRecording from external microphone or other devicesThe external microphone and other devices can be connected and the

262RecordingTo MICjackTo audio output terminal of other devicesTo EARjackTo audio inputterminal ofother devicesRecording Note• The detailed input lev

273STOP 4 button+− buttonOK ` buttonabdecPlaybackPlaybackThe recorder can playback WAV*, MP3* and WMA format files. To playback a file recorded with o

283PlaybackPlayback• [3] will appear on the display.• If you release the 9 button, it will stop. Press the OK ` button to start playback from where i

293PlaybackTo EAR jackPlaybackWhile the recorder is during playback mode, press the 0 button twice.• The recorder skips to the beginning of the previ

3Table of contents123456IntroductionSafe and proper usage ... 41 Getting StartedMain features ...

303PlaybackPlaybackAbout music fileIn cases where the recorder is unable to playback music files that have been transferred to it, check to make sure

313Playback+− button9 0 buttonOK ` buttonINDEX/ERASE buttonPlayback 1 While the recorder is during recording mode or playback mode, press the INDEX/E

323Playback+− button9 0 buttonOK ` buttonREC s buttonPlayback 1 Select a file that has a segment you would like to play back repeatedly (☞ P.18 t o P

333PlaybackPlayback• When it reaches to the end of the file while [w] is flashing, the point will become the end position, and repeat playback will s

343+− button9 0 buttonOK ` buttonINDEX/ERASE buttonErasingErasingA selected file can be erased from a folder. Also, all files in a folder can be erase

353ErasingErasing• It may take over 10 seconds to complete processing. Never remove batteries during this time because data may be corrupted. In addi

364+− button9 0 buttonOK ` buttonMENU buttonMenu setting methodMenu setting method 1 While the recorder is during stop mode, press the MENU button.•

374Menu setting methodMenu setting method• You will be informed that the settings have been established via the screen.• Pressing the 0 button withou

384Menu setting methodMenu setting method, Rec MenuMic SenseMicrophone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs.+ File MenuErase LockLocking

394Menu setting methodMenu setting methodab[HQ]: Monaural high quality sound recording.[SP]: Monaural standard recording.[LP]: Monaural long-term r

4Before using your new recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly. Keep this manual in an eas

404Menu setting methodMenu setting methodNoise CancelIf recorded audio is difficult to understand because of noisy surroundings, adjust the Noise Canc

414Menu setting methodMenu setting method 2 Adjust the surround level or bass effect level.[High] [Middle] [Low]: The sound quality can be adjusted

424Menu setting methodMenu setting method 1 Select [Slow Playback] or [Fast Playback]. 2 Set the playback speed.When [Slow Playback] is selected: [x0

434Menu setting methodMenu setting method• The slow playback or fast playback is available even if either [Voice Filter] or [Equalizer] is set (☞ P.

444Menu setting methodMenu setting method. LCD/Sound Menu:[Backlight] [Lighting Time] [10seconds] [Brightness] [Low][Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][

454Menu setting method+− button9 0 buttonOK ` buttonMENU buttonMenu setting methodRearranging files [Replace]You can move a file in a folder to change

464Menu setting method+− button9 0 buttonOK ` buttonMENU buttonMenu setting methodFormatting the Recorder [Format]If you format the recorder, all file

474Menu setting methodMenu setting method Notes• It may take over 10 seconds to complete processing. Never remove batteries during this time because

485Operating environmentUsing the Recorder on Your PCOperating environmentWindowsOperating System: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista (Standard Installa

495Operating environmentOperating environmentPrecautions on using the recorder connected to a PC• When you are downloading a  le from the recorder o

5Safe and proper usage• When carrying or storing the batteries, be sure to put it in the provided case to protect its terminals. Do not carry or stor

505Connecting to your PC• [Remote] is appeared on recorder if the USB cable is connected.Connecting to your PC 1 Boot the PC. 2 Slide the USB connec

515Connecting to your PCConnecting to your PCDisconnecting from your PCWindows 1 Click [ ] on the task bar located at the lower-right corner of the sc

525Transfer the voice files to your PCTransfer the voice files to your PCThe 5 voice folders of this recorder are appeared as [DSS_FLDA], [DSS_FLDB],

53557968 0432112543768 09@!Using Windows Media PlayerUsing Windows Media PlayerWindows Media Player 11Music files that have been imported to your comp

545Using Windows Media Player 243432Using Windows Media PlayerCopying music from CD 1 Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive, and start Windows Media Player

555Using Windows Media Player32, 3Using Windows Media PlayerTransferring music file to the recorderYou can transfer the music files saved in your PC t

565Using Windows Media Player54243Using Windows Media Player 4 Select the desired category from [Library] on the left, and select music files or albu

575Using Windows Media Player566Using Windows Media Player 5 Click [ ] on the upper right corner, and set the synchronization options.• Click on the

585Using Windows Media Player532, 4Using Windows Media Player 1 Insert the blank CD-R/RW into the CD-R/RW drive, and start Windows Media Player. 2 F

595Using Windows Media Player3254Using Windows Media PlayerWindows Media Player 10 1 Insert the blank CD-R/RW into the CD-R/RW drive, and start Windo

61Main featuresMain featuress Dual function recorder as a Digital Voice Recorder and a Digital Music Player (☞ P.17).s The recorder stores highly co

6052134 5 6 7890Using iTunesUsing iTunes1 Features taskbar2 Rewind button/Playback, Pause button/ Fast Forward button3 Volume slide4 Playlist additio

615Using iTunes2653 4Using iTunesCopying music from CD 1 Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive, and start iTunes. 2 Click [iTunes] { [Preferences]. 3 C

625Using iTunes2Drag & Dropfiles hereUsing iTunesTransferring music file to the recorderYou can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this

63523 456Using iTunesUsing iTunesCopying voice file to the CDYou can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD. For how

645Using as external memory of the PCUsing as external memory of the PCIn addition to its uses as an IC recorder and a music player, this recorder can

656Alarm message listOther InformationAlarm message listMessage Meaning Explanation Action[Battery Low] Low battery power.Battery power is getting low

666TroubleshootingTroubleshootingSymptom Probable cause ActionNothing appears on the displayThe batteries are not loaded properly.Verify that the bat

676TroubleshootingTroubleshootingSymptom Probable cause ActionUnable to erase the fileThe file is locked.Unlock the file (☞ P. 36 , P. 3 8 ) .The fi

686Technical assistance and support/Accessories (optional)Technical assistance and supportThe following are contact information for technical support

696Specifi cationsSpecificationsGeneral points4 Recording format:WMA (Windows Media Audio)4 Input level:- 70 dBv4 Sampling frequency:[ST XQ] mode: 44.

711*^%9825670!@#$&()=-q43Identification of partsIdentification of parts1 EAR (Earphone) jack2 MIC (Microphone) jack3 Built-in stereo microphone (L

706Specifications Specifi cations• A maximum recording time per  le is set for each mode. Even if the recorder’s memory is not used up, recording can

Declaration of ConformityModel Number : WS-510M/WS-500M/WS-400STrade Name : DIGITAL VOICE RECORDERResponsible Party : OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC.A

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81Identification of parts34341212When [VOICE] mode is selected:When [MUSIC] mode is selected:" For WS-510M/WS-500M:" For WS-400S:When [VOI

91Identification of parts121243569780!#$%^&@124356978" For WS-400S:When [VOICE] mode is selected:When [MUSIC] mode is selected:" For W