Olympus WS-811 User Manual

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

101*7864(w12)-q=53$^&%90!@#ENIdentification of parts Identification of parts 1 Built-in stereo microphone (L) 2 Built-in stereo microphone (

11112 34756890!ENIdentification of parts412 3412 3Identification of parts Display (LCD panel) 4 [ Recorder ] mode display: Folder list displa

121412 312 35469078ENIdentification of parts12 34Identification of parts 1 Recording media indicator [ l ]: Internal memory [ m ]: microSD card

131ENIdentification of partsIdentification of parts43561 2Icon display (For all modes) [ Ø ]: Speaker muting []: Voice Playback *1 []: Voice Dete

141ENPower supply 2 Insert the battery, observing the = and - polarities. 3 Close the battery cover completely by pressing down at A

151ENPower supplyPower supply Battery indicator • When [ ] appears on the display, charge or replace the battery as soon as possible. When the bat

161ENPower supplyPower supply Charging by connecting to a computer via USB You can charge the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB port. When charging

171ENPower supplyPower supply Connecting the USB-type AC adapter (optional) to charge You can charge the recorder by connecting it to the USB-type AC

181ENPower supplyPower supply Cautions concerning the rechargeable battery Read the following descriptions carefully before using the Ni-MH rechargea

191ENPower supplyPower supply Turning on/off the power When the recorder is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption. Existin

2EN Introduction • The contents of this document are subject to change without notice. Contact our Customer Support Center for the latest informatio

201ENHOLD If you set the recorder to HOLD mode, the current settings will be preserved and all buttons will be disabled. This feature is useful when t

211ENSetting the time and date If you set the time and date before using the recorder, recording time and date information is automatically stored for

221ENSetting the time and dateSetting the time and date [Time & Date] Changing the time and date 5 Press the ` OK button. • [ Time &a

231ENInserting and ejecting a microSD card The “microSD” indicated in the instruction manual refers to both microSD and microSDHC. This recorder enabl

241ENInserting and ejecting a microSD cardInserting and ejecting a microSD card Notes • It is possible to switch the recording media over to the i

251EN[Home] display operations [Home] display operations 1 Press the LIST button repeatedly to set the [ Home ] display. • [ Home ] app

261HomeFolder AFolder BFolder CFolder D001002003004200Folder FileRecorderRadio FolderFolder EENNotes on the folders Notes on the folders The internal

271Artist 01Artist 02Artist 03001002003004200FolderFileAlbum 01HomeMusicAlbum 02Album 03ENNotes on the foldersNotes on the folders About the folders f

281ENSelecting folders and files Change folders while the recorder is stopped or during play. For information on the layered structure of the folders,

229dbacaefENRecording About recording Notes • To ensure that you do not lose the beginning of the recording, verify that the LED indicator light

3123456IntroductionSafety precautions ... 41 Getting startedMain features ...

230ENRecordingRecording • [ Folder full ] will appear when recording cannot be continued. Select another folder or delete unnecessary files before

231ENRecordingRecording • [ • ] will appear on the display. • Recording will stop, and the file that was just recorded will be played back. For W

232ENRecordingRecording Changing the recording scene [ Rec Scene ] You can easily change the recording settings by selecting the scene which best ma

233ENRecordingRecording Recommended settings according to the recording conditions The recorder is initially set to [ WMA 128kbps ] mode so that y

234ENRecordingRecording Recording from an external microphone or other device An external microphone or other device can be connected and audio can b

235ENRecordingRecording Note For WS-813: • If you are unable to produce a clear recording with this recorder even after adjusting the recording

363decabENPlayback Playback a Recording media indicator, File nameFolder indicator b Elapsed playback time c Playback position bar indicator

373ENPlaybackPlayback Settings relating to playback [ V o i c e P l a y b a c k ] *1 *3( ☞ P.61) Only the voice portions from a recorded

383ENPlaybackPlayback While the recorder is in stop mode in the file display, press and hold the 9 button. • [ ß ] appears on the display. • Wh

393ENPlaybackPlayback About music files In cases where the recorder is unable to play back music files that have been transferred to it, check to mak

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

403ENPlaybackPlaybackcab 1 Press the LIST button repeatedly to set the [ Home ] display. 2 Press the + or − button to select [ Ca

413aENPlaybackPlayback Changing the playback sound You can change the playback speed and tone * . Changing the playback speed is useful when you want

423ENPlaybackPlayback 1 While the recorder is in recording mode or playback mode, press the SCENE / INDEX button. • A number appears on the

433ENPlaybackPlayback 1 Select a file that has a segment you would like to play back repeatedly, and start playback. 2 Press the REC ( s

443ENPlaybackPlayback Canceling the segment repeat playback function Pressing any of the following buttons releases segment repeat playback. a Pre

453ENErasing Erasing Erasing files A selected file can be erased from a folder. Also, all files in a folder can be erased simultaneously. 1 S

463ENErasingErasing Notes • You cannot recover a file once it has been erased. Please check carefully before erasing. • When a microSD card is i

474ENUsing the FM radio About the FM radio(WS-813 only) Using the FM radio Connecting the earphones The supplied earphones function as an FM antenn

484EN Settings relating to FM radio [ Auto-preset ]( ☞ P.49) Automatically adds receivable stations to the preset stations. [ Scan Level ]( ☞

494ENFM radio mode operationsFM radio mode operations Presetting radio stations automatically [Auto-preset] Presetting radio stations makes it easy t

5ENSafety precautions Precautions relating to reception: • Radio reception will vary substantially depending on where you are using the radio. If th

504ENbaFM radio mode operationsFM radio mode operations Changing the reception mode It is possible to fine tune the channels manually if the station

514ENFM radio mode operationsFM radio mode operations Adding a radio station You can add radio stations from Auto/Manual reception to the preset stat

524ENdecabRecording from the FM radio • When you record FM radio, the recording is stored automatically in the [ FM Radio ] folder in the [ Recor

535ENMenu setting method Menu setting method 1 While the recorder is in stop mode, press the MENU button. • The menu appears on the display

545ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method • Pressing the 0 button without pressing the ` OK button cancels the setting process and returns you

555ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method + F i l e M e n u V o i c e D e t e c t P r o p e r t y File and folder information can

565ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method , Rec Menu Rec Level Recording sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. [ High ]:

575ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method Zoom Mic Low Cut Filter The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low-frequency sou

585ENMenu setting methodabMenu setting method 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to adjust the start/stop actuation level. • The VCVA level can be

595ENMenu setting methodMenu setting methoda Rec Scene The recording setting can be selected from the [ Lecture ], [ Conference ], [ Meetin

6ENSafety precautions • In places subject to extremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the recorder may be lower than the ambient temperature.

605ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method 3 Specify a save destination. • You can select the save destination from [ User Setting 1 ], [ U

615ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method For WS-813, WS-812: You can play back just the voice portions from a recorded audio file. Before using t

625ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method • In [ Folder ] mode, when the recorder comes to the end of the last file in the folder, [ End ] fla

635ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method [ Select ]: Select a playback scene customized to suit your preferences. [ Register ]: You can save u

645ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method . LCD/Sound Menu Backlight The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initial setting) seconds wh

655aENMenu setting methodMenu setting method Language(Lang) You can select the display language for this recorder. [ English ] [ Deutsch ] [

665ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method [ Play Mode ] *5 [ Playback range ] [ Folder ] [ Repeat ] [ Off ] [ Rando

675ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method  F M M e n u R e c M o d e You can change the recording mode when recording from the FM ra

685ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method • Extraction of voice portions starts. During the process, the progress status is shown as a percentage o

695ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method 5 Press the + or − button to select the location to which you want to move the file. 6 Pres

7ENSafety precautions f Caution: • Please recycle batteries to help save our planet’s resources. When disposing of dead batteries, be sure to cov

705ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method [ Move to memory ]:Move a file from the internal memory or microSD card to another folder within the int

715ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method When you select [ One file ]: 1 Press the + or − button to select the file you want to move or copy

725ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method Dividing files [ File Divide ] Files with large capacities and long recording times can be divided so tha

735ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method Changing the USB class[ USB Settings ] Besides selecting [ PC ] (Connect to PC to transfer files) or [

745ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method Formatting the recorder [ Format ] 1 Select [ Format ] from the menu on the [ Device Menu ].

755ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method 6 Press the + button again to select [ Start ]. 4 Press the + button to select [ Start ].

765ENMenu setting methodMenu setting method • When a microSD card is inserted into the recorder, be sure to confirm the recording media as either [

776ENOperating environment Using the recorder on your PC Operating environment When connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the followin

786ENOperating environmentOperating environment Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC • When you are downloading a file from the recor

796ENConnecting to your PC Connecting to your PC 1 Boot the PC. 2 Slide the USB connector slide lever in the direction indicated by the ar

81ENMain features Main features s The Built-in Stereo FM tuner means you can use the recorder as a radio (WS-813 only) ( ☞ P.47). s It supp

806ENConnecting to your PCConnecting to your PC Disconnecting from your PC • The drive letter will differ depending on the PC being used. • When t

816Folder A Folder BFolder CFolder DFolder EMUSICWS813 *1 RECORDERFLD_FM*2Folder A Folder BFolder CFolder DFolder EMUSICRECORDERFLD_FM*2WindowsRemovab

826ENUsage as external memory of the PC Usage as external memory of the PC In addition to its uses as a voice recorder and a music player, this recor

837ENAlarm message list Other information Alarm message list Message Meaning Explanation Action [ Battery low ] Low battery power. Batte

847ENAlarm message listAlarm message list Message Meaning Explanation Action [ Memory full ] Zero remaining memory. No remaining memory. E

857ENTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Nothing appears on the display The battery is not loaded properly. Verif

867ENTroubleshootingTroubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Recording level too high WS-813 only: The recording level has not been adju

877ENTroubleshootingTroubleshooting Symptom Probable cause Action Noise is audible through the recording monitor Acoustic feedback is occurring

887ENAccessories (optional) Accessories (optional) s Stereo microphone: ME51S The built-in large-diameter microphone enables sensitive stereo re

897ENSpecifications Specifications General 4 Recording format: Linear PCM * (Pulse Code Modulation) MP3 (MPEG-1 Audio Layer3) WMA (Windows

91ENMain featuresMain features s A Noise Cancel function ( ☞ P.61) and a Voice Filter function* ( ☞ P.61) cut noise and enable clear audio playb

907ENSpecifications Specifications Frequency response 4 During recording mode (Microphone jack): Linear PCM format 44.1 kHz/16 bit *1 40

917ENSpecificationsSpecifications Guide to battery life The following values are strictly for reference only. 4 In recording mode (Internal memo

927ENSpecifications Specifications Guide to recording times The following values are strictly for reference only. 4 Linear PCM format: Recording

937ENSpecificationsSpecifications Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. Maximum recording time per file • The maximum ca

947ENTechnical assistance and support The following contact information relates to technical support for Olympus recorders and software only. s Te

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