Olympus WS-311M manual

Thank you f or purc hasing an Olympus Digital V oice Recorder . Please read these instructions for inf ormation about using the product correctl y and safel y . K eep the instructions hand y for future ref erence. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that y ou test the record function and v olume before use. EN DIGIT AL VOICE RECORDER WS-3[...]

2 T rademarks IBM and PC/A T are the trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation. Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. WOW XT , SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. MPEG Layer-3 au[...]

3 1 2 6 3 5 7 4 INDEX Ta b le of Contents P .4 Safe and Pr oper Usage P .6 Getting Started P .8 When Using the Recorder as a V oice Recorder P .19 Using the Recor der on Y our PC P .44 Using the Recor der as a Music Play er P .48 P .72 Other Practical Use Methods P .94 Other Information P .95 Feature Common to the V oice Recor der and Music Play er[...]

4 Introduction .............................................. 2 INDEX ...................................................... 3 T able of Contents .................................... 4 Safe and Proper Usage ........................... 6 General Precautions ................................ 6 1 Getting Started Main Features ..........................[...]

5 T ransferring Music File to the Recorder ...... 52 Music Playback ...................................... 55 Select Play Mode (Play Mode) .............. 59 Random Playback (Random) ................ 61 Increasing the WOW Ef fect (WOW) ...... 63 Selecting Equalizer (EQ) ....................... 66 Moving the T racks (Move) ..................... 68 Me[...]

6 Saf e and Pr oper Usa g e Bef ore using your ne w recorder , read this manual carefull y to ensure that y ou know how to operate it saf ely and correctl y . K eep this man ual in an easily accessible location for future ref erence. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. T o protect yourself and others from personal[...]

7 General Precautions ● Do not operate the unit while operating a vehic le (such as a bicycle, motor cyc le , or go-car t). ● K eep the unit out of the reac h of c hildren. <W arning regarding data loss> Recor ded content in memory may be destr oyed or erased b y operating mistakes, unit malfunction, or during repair work. It is recommend[...]

8 1 Main Features Getting Star ted Main Features This product can be used to record meetings or notes, for use in conferences and other business settings, and for language studies. It can also be used as a digital music player . This recorder features a two-part design. The battery compartment separates from the main unit to expose a USB terminal, [...]

9 1 Main Features ● It has a backlight full-dot display (LCD display screen). ( ☞ P. 1 1 ) ● It features various repeat functions. ( ☞ P . 59, P . 78) ● Index mark and temp mark features allow you to quickly find desired locations. ( ☞ P . 76) ● The playback speed can be controlled as preferred. ( ☞ P . 84) ● Connecting this recor[...]

10 1 1 EAR (Earphone) jac k 2 MIC (Microphone) jac k 3 Built-in stereo micr ophone (R) 4 REC (Record) b utton 5 ST OP button 6 PLA Y b utton 7 Built-in speaker 8 USB terminal 9 V OL (+) button 0 9 button ! V OL (–) button @ FOLDER/INDEX button # ERASE button $ OK/MENU b utton % 0 button ^ Displa y (LCD panel) & Recor d/Play indicator light * [...]

11 1 Identification of P ar ts Displa y (LCD P anel) V OICE mode display MUSIC mode displa y 1 Folder indicator 2 VCV A (V ariable Contr ol V oice Actuator) indicator 3 Recor d mode indicator 4 Character information displa y 5 Micr ophone sensitivity indicator 6 Erase loc k indicator 7 Low Cut Filter indicator 8 Playbac k effect indicator 9 Battery[...]

12 1 A B 1 2 3 Inser ting Batter y 1 Lightl y press down on the arr ow and slide the battery co ver open. 2 Insert siz e-AAA alkaline battery , obser ving the correct polarity . 3 Close the battery co ver completely b y pressing to the direction A , then sliding to the direction B . If the “hour” indicator flashes in the display , see “Settin[...]

13 1 T urning On the P o wer Slide the HOLD s witc h in the direction opposite that indicated b y the arro w . The display will turn on and the power will be turned on. The resume function will bring the recorder back to the stop position in memory before power was turned of f. T urning Off the P ower Slide the HOLD switc h in the direction indicat[...]

14 1 V OICE Mode and MUSIC Mode This device can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player . For recording and playing back voice recordings, set the mode switch to VOICE. For listening to music, set the mode switch to MUSIC. WS 330001. WMA V OICE Mode Slide the mode switc h to the VOICE position. The recorder provides five folders, named A t[...]

15 1 V OICE Mode and MUSIC Mode MUSIC Mode Slide the mode switc h to the MUSIC position. This recorder can save the music files (WMA, MP3 files) transferred from the PC in the 2 music folders, the original “Root” folder and its subsidiary “Music” folder . Also, this recorder can create the folders in up to 2 layers within the “Music” fo[...]

16 1 M usic SONG A.wma SONG B.wma SONG C.wma R oot M usic SONG A.wma SONG B.wma SONG C.wma R oot Best SONG K.wma SONG L .wma SONG M .wma A rti st B SONG N .wma SONG O.wma SONG P .wma SONG Q.wma B est A rtist A A rtist B A rtist C SONG D.wma M usic Album1 Album2 SONG E.wma SONG F .wma A rti st A SONG G.wma SONG H.wma SONG I .wma SONG J.wma Album1 Al[...]

17 1 1 Press the 9 or 0 b utton to select the item to set. Select the item from “hour”, “minute”, “year” “month” and “day” with a flashing point. 2 Press the + or – b utton to set. Follow the same steps by pressing the 9 or 0 button to select the next item, and press the + or – button to set. •Y ou can choose between 12 an[...]

18 1 1 While the recor der is stopped, press the MENU b utton f or 1 second or longer . The “Menu” screen opens ( ☞ P . 42). 2 Press the + or – b utton to c hoose “Sub Menu”. 3 Press the OK or 9 b utton. 4 Press the + or – b utton to c hoose “Time & Date”. 5 Press the OK or 9 b utton. The hour indicator flashes, indicating the[...]

19 2 1 Press the FOLDER b utton to choose a f older in which to make a recor ding. Every time the FOLDER button is pressed, folders will switch. a Current folder 2 Press the REC b utton to star t recording. The record/play indicator light glows red. T urn the built-in stereo microphone in the direction to be recorded. The display changes depending [...]

20 2 Notes •T o ensure recording from the beginning, start speaking after you see the red record/play indicator light on. •A beep will sound when remaining recording time reaches 60 seconds, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds while recording. • When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds, the record/play indicator light starts flashing in r[...]

21 2 Listening While A udio is Recor ded If you start recording after inserting the earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder , you can hear the sound being recorded. The sound volume on the recording monitor can be adjusted by pressing the VOL (+) or VOL (–) button. Connect the earphone to the EAR jac k on the recorder . ➥ After recording has[...]

22 2 1 While the recor der is stopped, press the MENU b utton f or 1 second or longer . The “Menu” screen opens ( ☞ P . 42). 2 Press the OK or 9 b utton. The “Rec Menu” screen opens. 3 Press the + or – b utton to c hoose “VCV A”. 4 Press the OK or 9 b utton. The VCV A setup process begins. 5 Press the + or – b utton to c hoose bet[...]

23 2 7 Press the STOP b utton to c lose the menu. If it is set to “On”, will appear on the display . a VCV A (V ariable Control V oice Actuator) indicator 8 Press the REC b utton to start recording. When the sound volume is lower than the preset threshold sound level, recording automatically stops after 1 sec approximately , and “Standby” f[...]

24 2 1 While the recor der is stopped, press the MENU b utton f or 1 second or longer . The “Menu” screen opens ( ☞ P . 42). 2 Press the OK or 9 b utton. The “Rec Menu” screen opens. 3 Press the OK or 9 b utton. The recording mode setup process begins. 4 Press the + or – b utton to select the recording mode. 5 Press the OK b utton to co[...]

25 2 1 While the recor der is stopped, press the MENU b utton f or 1 second or longer . The “Menu” screen opens ( ☞ P . 42). 2 Press the OK or 9 b utton. The “Rec Menu” screen opens. 3 Press the + or – b utton to c hoose “Mic Sense”. 4 Press the OK or 9 b utton. The microphone sensitivity setup process begins. 5 Press the + or – b[...]

26 2 1 While the recor der is stopped, press the MENU b utton f or 1 second or longer . The “Menu” screen opens ( ☞ P . 42). 2 Press the OK or 9 b utton. The “Rec Menu” screen opens. 3 Press the + or – b utton to c hoose “Low Cut Filter”. 4 Press the OK or 9 b utton. The Low Cut Filter setup process begins. 5 Press the + or – b ut[...]

27 2 ST XQ ST XQ, ST HQ, ST SP ST XQ, ST HQ, HQ ST XQ Recommended Settings b y Recor ding Condition Recor ding condition Conferences with large crowds and lectures in large rooms. Meetings and business negotiations with a small number of people. Dictation with a lot of background noise. Music playing, wild birds singing, and railway sounds. Dictati[...]

28 2 Recor ding with External Microphone Connect the external micr ophone to the microphone jac k of the recor der . When the external microphone is connected to the microphone jack of the recorder , the built-in microphone will not operate. Applicable External Micr ophones (optional) ● Stereo micr ophone: ME51S The built-in large-diameter microp[...]

29 2 V O L U M E EAR ME EAR Recor ding the Sound of Other Devices with this Recor der The sound can be recorded when connecting to the audio output terminal (earphone jack) of the other device, and the microphone jack of the recorder with the connecting cord (optional KA333) ( ☞ P . 97) for dubbing. Recor ding the Sound of this Recor der with Oth[...]

30 2 1 Press the FOLDER b utton to choose a f older . Every time the FOLDER button is pressed, folders will switch. 2 Press the + or – b utton to c hoose the file that y ou want to play . In the list display , use the + and – buttons to place the cursor on the desired file. Press the 9 button in the list display to change the screen to the file[...]

31 2 Forwarding Press and hold the 9 button while the recorder is stopped in the file display . ➥ If you release the button, it will stop. Press the PLA Y or OK button to start playing back from where it was stopped. a File length Press and hold the 9 button while playing a file. ➥ When you release the 9 button the recorder will resume normal p[...]

32 2 Rewinding Press and hold the 0 button while the recorder is stopped in the file display . ➥ If you release the button, it will stop. Press the PLA Y or OK button to start playing back from where it was stopped. a File length Press and hold the 0 button while playing a file. ➥ When you release the 0 button the recorder will resume normal pl[...]

33 2 Pla yback Thr ough Earphone An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening. ➥ When the earphone is used, the recorder speaker will be switched-off. ....................................................................................................... Notes •T o avoid irritation to the ear , insert the earphone [...]

34 2 1 While the recor der is stopped or during pla yback, press the MENU b utton f or 1 second or longer . The “Menu” screen opens ( ☞ P . 42). If the recorder is stopped, proceed to Step 2. If the recorder is playing, proceed to Step 4. 2 Press the + or – b utton to c hoose “Pla y Menu”. 3 Press the OK or 9 b utton. The “Play Menu?[...]

35 2 7 Press the OK b utton to complete the setup screen. If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the “Play Menu” screen. 8 Press the STOP b utton to c lose the menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, press the 0 button to close the menu screen. If it is set to anything other than ?[...]

36 2 1 While the recor der is stopped or during pla yback, press the MENU b utton f or 1 second or longer . The “Menu” screen opens ( ☞ P . 42). If the recorder is stopped, proceed to Step 2. If the recorder is playing, proceed to Step 4. 2 Press the + or – b utton to c hoose “Pla y Menu”. 3 Press the OK or 9 b utton. The “Play Menu?[...]

37 2 7 Press the OK b utton to complete the setup screen. If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the “Play Menu” screen. 8 Press the STOP b utton to c lose the menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, press the 0 button to close the menu screen. If it is set to “On”, will appear [...]

38 2 1 While the recor der is stopped or during pla yback, press the MENU b utton f or 1 second or longer . The “Menu” screen opens ( ☞ P . 42). If the recorder is stopped, proceed to Step 2. If the recorder is playing, proceed to Step 4. 2 Press the + or – b utton to c hoose “Pla y Menu”. 3 Press the OK or 9 b utton. The “Play Menu?[...]

39 2 8 7 Continuous Pla yback (All Pla y) 7 Press the OK b utton to complete the setup screen. If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the “Play Menu” screen. 8 Press the STOP b utton to c lose the menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, press the 0 button to close the menu screen. .[...]

40 2 1 Choose the file that y ou want to lock. In the list display , use the + and – buttons to place the cursor on the desired file. Press the 9 button in the list display to change the screen to the file display . In the file display , press the 9 or 0 button to select a file. 2 While the recor der is stopped, press the MENU b utton for 1 secon[...]

41 2 6 Press the + or – b utton to c hoose between “On” and “Off ”. On : Locks the file and prevents it from being erased. Off : Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased. 7 Press the OK b utton to complete the setup screen. If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the “Sub Menu” screen. 8 Press[...]

42 2 ST XQ, ST HQ, ST SP , HQ, SP , LP Rec Menu Play Menu High, Low , Off Conf, Dict On, Off On, Off Off, 1Sec, 2Sec, 3Sec, 4Sec, 5Sec, 10Sec On, Off S. Play : x0.5, x0.625, x0.75, x0.875 Play F. Play : x1.125, x1.25, x1.375, x1.5 Play On, Off Back Space Play Speed Rec Mode Mic Sense VCV A Low Cut Filter Noise Cancel V oice Filter All Play Men u Li[...]

43 2 Beep & Display Sub Menu On, Off On, Off On, Off On, Off Start, Cancel Capacity , Model Name, V ersion 01 - 12 Beep Backlight Contrast T ime & Date Format System Info. LED Lock Menu List (V OICE Mode) .........................................................................................................................................[...]

44 3 Using the Recor der on Y our PC Sa ving Files in Y our PC By being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following: •Y ou can save (back-up) the files stored in the recorder on your PC. Also, you can transfer the files from your PC to the recorder . • Using the Windows Media Player , the stored WMA or MP3 files on your PC c[...]

45 3 Saving Files in Y our PC ● Data can be written or uploaded to the recorder even though the attribute of the recorder drive is shown as read only by the operating system of the PC. ● As the noise may cause adverse effects on electronics devices nearby the recorder , unplug the external microphone and earphone when you connect the recorder t[...]

46 3 1 With the recor der stopped, slide the HOLD s witch to the HOLD position, and turn the recorder off . The display will turn off. 2 Detach the battery compartment pressing the RELEASE button of the rear side. 3 Connect the recor der’ s USB terminal to a PC USB port or USB hub. “Remote” is displayed on recorder if the USB is connected. La[...]

47 3 1 Clic k the on the task bar located at the lo wer-right corner of the screen. Click [Saf ely Remo ve Hard ware]. The drive letter will dif fer depending on the PC being used. 2 When the safe to remo ve hardware windo w appears, clic k [OK]. 3 Make sure that the displa y is turned off, disconnect the USB. 4 Connect the battery compar tment to [...]

48 4 Using the Recor der as a Music Pla yer The recorder supports music files in WMA and MP3 formats, which can be transferred from the PC to the corresponding music folder of the recorder . Using Windo ws Media Pla yer By using Windows Media Player , music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped) ( ☞ P. 51) and music files that you have bo[...]

49 4 Impor ting Content f or Listening on the Recor der Y ou can transfer language content and music files imported from language CDs and the Internet using Windows Media Player for playing on the recorder . The recorder is compatible with WMA and MP3 language content. Impor t Files Using Windows Media Pla yer Copy music files and language content [...]

50 4 Windo ws Media Play er 11 Windo ws Media Play er 10 Windo w Names 1 Features taskbar 2 Seek slider 3 Shuffle button 4 Repeat button 5 Stop button 6 Previous button 7 Play button 8 Next button 9 Mute button 0 V olume slider 1 Window Names 1 Features taskbar 2 Quick Access Panel button 3 Seek slider 4 Rewind button 5 Play button 6 Stop button 7 [...]

51 4 1 Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive and star t Windo ws Media Play er . 2 Fr om the Features taskbar , clic k the [Rip] menu. After clicking the [Rip] menu, click the [V iew Album Info] for Windows Media Player 10 as necessary . If Internet connectivity is available, CD information is searched. 3 Put a chec k mark on the m usic file that y ou wa[...]

52 4 T ransf erring Music File to the Recor der Y ou can transfer the music files saved in your PC to this recorder . For how to copy the music files from the CD to your PC, see “Copying Music from CD” ( ☞ P . 51). Windo ws Media Play er 11 1 Connect the recor der to a PC and start Windows Media Pla yer . 2 Fr om the Features taskbar , clic k[...]

53 4 T ransferring Music File to the Recor der T ransferring Music File to the Recorder 1 Connect the recor der to a PC and start Windows Media Pla yer . 2 Fr om the Features taskbar , clic k the [Sync]. 3 Fr om the pull down men u on the left side window , select the play list to be transferred to the recor der and put the chec k marks on the musi[...]

54 4 .................................................................................................................................................. Notes • Copying the music files with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portable device such as this recorder may be restricted. • Refer to the online help of Windows Media Pla[...]

55 4 1 Set the mode switc h to MUSIC ( ☞ P. 15) . 2 Inser t the stereo earphone into the EAR (earphone) jac k of the recor der . 3 Select the m usic file that you want to pla y ( ☞ P . 16) . In the file display , press the 9 or 0 button to select a file. a Current folder (The first 6 characters will be displayed) b File being selected c Length [...]

56 4 5 6 SONG A / A rtist C R oot 01 / 0 6 1 5 V olume Level f 1 M 7 D 07 Y 10 : 38 A M Ti me & Date Remain 1.9 GB 5 Press the + or – b utton to select the pr oper sound v olume . The display shows the volume level. Y ou can choose between 0 and 30. f V olume level meter 6 Press the STOP or OK b utton at an y point you want to stop the playba[...]

57 4 Music Pla yback Forwarding Press and hold the 9 button while the recorder is stopped in the file display . ➥ If you release the button, it will stop. Press the PLA Y or OK button to start playing back from where it was stopped. Press and hold the 9 button while playing a file. ➥ When you release the 9 button the recorder will resume normal[...]

58 4 Skip a Music File While Playing It Press the 9 button during playback, slow playback, or fast playback. ➥ The next file is cued and playback starts at the previously set speed. • It cues within the playback range selected in “Play Mode”. If “Random” is “On”, it cues the next file randomly . Press the 0 button during playback, s[...]

59 4 1 While the recor der is stopped or during pla yback, press the MENU b utton f or 1 second or longer . The “Menu” screen opens ( ☞ P . 70). If the recorder is stopped, proceed to Step 2. If the recorder is playing, proceed to Step 4. 2 Press the OK or 9 b utton. The “Play Menu” screen opens. 3 Press the OK or 9 b utton. Start setting[...]

60 4 5 Press the OK b utton to complete the setup screen. If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the “Play Menu” screen. 6 Press the STOP b utton to c lose the menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, press the 0 button to close the menu screen. An icon will appear on the display acc[...]

61 4 1 While the recor der is stopped or during pla yback, press the MENU b utton f or 1 second or longer . The “Menu” screen opens ( ☞ P . 70). If the recorder is stopped, proceed to Step 2. If the recorder is playing, proceed to Step 3. 2 Press the OK or 9 b utton. The “Play Menu” screen opens. 3 Press the + or – b utton to c hoose ?[...]

62 4 7 Press the STOP b utton to c lose the menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, press the 0 button to close the menu screen. If it is set to “On”, will appear on the display . a Random pla yback indicator SONG A / A rtist C R oot 0 42 6 0 21 3 Fld 01 / 0 6 a 7 Random Pla yback (Random) ................................[...]

63 4 1 While the recor der is stopped or during pla yback, press the MENU b utton f or 1 second or longer . The “Menu” screen opens ( ☞ P . 70). If the recorder is stopped, proceed to Step 2. If the recorder is playing, proceed to Step 3. 2 Press the OK or 9 b utton. The “Play Menu” screen opens. 3 Press the + or – b utton to c hoose ?[...]

64 4 6 Press the + or – b utton to select the surr ound level. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, move the cursor to change playback sound accordingly . 7 Press the OK b utton to save y our setting. Returns to the “SRS 3D” or “T ruBass” selection display . If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled. 8 P[...]

65 4 11 Press the OK b utton to save y our setting. Returns to the “SRS 3D” or “T ruBass” selection display . If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled. 12 Press the STOP b utton to close the menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, press the 0 button to close the menu screen. If it is set to anything ot[...]

66 4 1 While the recor der is stopped or during pla yback, press the MENU b utton f or 1 second or longer . The “Menu” screen opens ( ☞ P . 70). If the recorder is stopped, proceed to Step 2. If the recorder is playing, proceed to Step 3. 2 Press the OK or 9 b utton. The “Play Menu” screen opens. 3 Press the + or – b utton to c hoose ?[...]

67 4 7 Press the 9 or 0 b utton to select the frequency band. Y ou can set frequency band for the 60 Hz, 250 Hz, 1 kHz, 4 kHz, and 12 kHz bands. 8 Press the + or – b utton to select the equalizer level. Y ou can select the equalizer level from –10dB to 10dB in 1dB increments. The higher the decibel value, the louder the sound. The default setti[...]

68 4 1 While the recor der is stopped, press the MENU b utton f or 1 second or longer . The “Menu” screen opens ( ☞ P . 70). 2 Press the + or – b utton to c hoose “Sub Menu”. 3 Press the OK or 9 b utton. The “Sub Menu” screen opens. 4 Press the OK or 9 b utton. Show files in the current folder in a list. 5 Press the + or – b utton[...]

69 4 7 Press the + or – b utton to select the location to mo ve it to. 8 Press the OK b utton to complete the file mo ving. If there are more files to move, repeat Steps 5 through 8. If the OK button is pressed for one second or longer , file order rearrangement will close and the recorder will return to the “Sub Menu” screen. 9 Press the STO[...]

70 4 Play Mode Random EQ WOW Play Menu On, Off Flat, Rock, Pop, Jazz, User S. Play : x0.5, x0.625, x0.75, x0.875 Play F. Play : x1.125, x1.25, x1.375, x1.5 Play SRS 3D: High, Middle, Low , Off T ruBass: High, Middle, Low , Off File, File Repeat, Folder , Folder Repeat, All, All Repeat Off, 1Sec, 2Sec, 3Sec, 4Sec, 5Sec, 10Sec Back Space Play Speed M[...]

71 4 Beep & Display Sub Menu On, Off On, Off On, Off 01 - 12 Start, Cancel Capacity , Model Name, V ersion Beep Backlight Contrast T ime & Date Format System Info. LED Move Menu List (MUSIC Mode) ..................................................................................................................................................[...]

72 5 1 Select the file y ou want to delete . In the stop status, display the file or place the cursor on the file in the list display . 2 Press the ERASE b utton. The “Cancel” indicator flashes. 3 Press the + b utton to choose “Erase”. 4 Press the OK b utton. The display changes to “File Erase!” and erasing will start. “Erase Done” [...]

73 5 1 Press the FOLDER b utton to select the f older in which y ou want to erase all files. 2 Press the ERASE b utton twice . The “Cancel” indicator flashes. 3 Press the + b utton to choose “All Erase”. 4 Press the OK b utton. The display changes to “All Erase!” and erasing will start. “Erase Done” is displayed when the files are e[...]

74 5 Notes • An erased file cannot be restored. • The locked files and the files that are set to read-only will not be erased ( ☞ P . 40). • If an action is not selected within eight seconds on the “Cancel”, “Erase”, or “All Erase” screens, the recorder will return to stop status. • It may take over 10 seconds to complete eras[...]

75 5 Set the Recor der to HOLD Mode Slide the HOLD switc h in the direction indicated b y the arr ow while the recor der is not in operation. After “Hold” appears on the display , the recorder is set to HOLD mode. Exit HOLD Mode Slide the HOLD s witch in the direction opposite that indicated b y the arro w . Hold Hold If you bring the HOLD swit[...]

76 5 1 Locate the index or temp mark y ou want to clear . 2 Press the 9 or 0 b utton to select an inde x or temp mark to erase . 1 Press the INDEX bu tton during recording or pla ying. A number appears on the display and an index mark or temp mark will be placed. Even after an index or temp mark is placed, recording or playback will continue so you[...]

77 5 120 12 0 08 nd e Ix le a Cr HQ Index Marks and T emp Marks .................................................................................................................................................. Notes • Up to 16 index and temp marks can be set in a file. If you try to place more than 16 index or temp marks, the “Index Full” me[...]

78 5 1 Choose a file that contains a segment y ou want to play bac k repeatedly , and press the PLA Y or OK b utton. File playback begins. 2 Press the REC b utton at the point y ou want to start segment repeat playbac k. “ End?” will flash on the display . Even while “ End?” is flashing, changing the playback speed ( ☞ P. 84), fast forwar[...]

79 5 Ho w to Begin Segment Repeat Playbac k Cancel the Segment Repeat Pla yback Function Press the REC button. ➥ The segment repeat playback is released and playback continues without repeating. Press the ST OP button. ➥ The segment repeat playback is released and stop playback. Press the 9 button. ➥ Pressing the 9 button will release segment[...]

80 5 1 While the recor der is stopped or during pla yback, press the MENU b utton f or 1 second or longer . The “Menu” screen opens. If the recorder is stopped, proceed to Step 2. If the recorder is playing, proceed to Step 4. For information on the menu items which can be set during playback, see the menu list. 2 Press the + or – b utton to [...]

81 5 6 Press the + or – b utton to c hang e the setting. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, move the cursor to change playback sound accordingly . 7 Press the OK b utton to complete the setup screen. The new setting will be displayed on the screen. Pressing the 0 button rather than the OK button will cancel the new setting a[...]

82 5 1 While the recorder is stopped or during playback, press the MENU b utton f or 1 second or longer . The “Menu” screen opens ( ☞ P. 42, P . 70). If the recorder is stopped, proceed to Step 2. If the recorder is playing, proceed to Step 4. 2 Press the + or – button to choose “Play Menu”. 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The “Play Menu?[...]

83 5 7 6 8 Rec Menu Play Menu Beep & Display Sub Menu enu M Auto Backspace Review (Back Space) 6 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the “Play Menu” screen. 7 Press the STOP button to close the menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during pl[...]

84 5 1 Press the PLA Y b utton during playback. Every time the PLA Y button is pressed, the playback speed will switch. Regular Play : Playback at normal speed. S. Play (slo w playbac k) : Playback speed slows down, and S will turn on (default at 0.75 times as fast). F. Play (fast pla yback) : Playback speed becomes faster , and F will turn on (def[...]

85 5 2 Press the + or – button to choose “Play Menu”. 3 Press the OK or 9 b utton. The “Play Menu” screen opens. 4 Press the + or – button to choose “Play Speed”. 5 Press the OK or 9 button. The playback speed setup process begins. 6 Press the + or – button to choose between “S. Play” and “F . Pla y”. 7 Press the OK or 9 b[...]

86 5 .................................................................................................................................................. Notes •F . Play and S. Play are available even if either the V oice Filter ( ☞ P . 36) or Equalizer ( ☞ P . 66) is set. •F . Play and S. Play are not available if either the Noise Cancel ( ?[...]

87 5 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer . The “Menu” screen opens ( ☞ P . 42, P . 70). 2 Press the + or – button to choose “Beep & Display”. 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The “Beep & Display” screen opens. 4 Press the OK or 9 button. The system sound setup process begins. 5 Press the [...]

88 5 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer . The “Menu” screen opens ( ☞ P . 42, P .70). 2 Press the + or – button to choose “Beep & Display”. 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The “Beep & Display” screen opens. 4 Press the + or – button to choose “Backlight”. 5 Press the OK or 9 butto[...]

89 5 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer . The “Menu” screen opens ( ☞ P . 42, P . 70). 2 Press the + or – button to choose “Beep & Display”. 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The “Beep & Display” screen opens. 4 Press the + or – button to choose “Contrast”. 5 Press the OK or 9 butto[...]

90 5 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer . The “Menu” screen opens ( ☞ P . 42, P . 70). 2 Press the + or – button to choose “Beep & Display”. 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The “Beep & Display” screen opens. 4 Press the + or – button to choose “LED”. 5 Press the OK or 9 button. Th[...]

91 5 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer . The “Menu” screen opens ( ☞ P . 42, P . 70). 2 Press the + or – b utton to c hoose “Sub Menu”. 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The “Sub Menu” screen opens. 4 Press the + or – button to choose “Format”. 5 Press the OK or 9 button. The “Cancel” [...]

92 5 7 Press the OK button. After the "Data Will Be Cleared" message is on for 2 seconds, "Cancel" will turn on. 8 Press the + bu tton again to choose “Star t”. 9 Press the OK b utton. Formatting begins and an indicator flashes on the display . “Format Done” displays when formatting ends. { 8 7,9 St C an rt c el a or m a[...]

93 5 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer . The “Menu” screen opens ( ☞ P . 42, P . 70). 2 Press the + or – b utton to c hoose “Sub Menu”. 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The “Sub Menu” screen opens. 4 Press the + or – b utton to c hoose “System Info. ”. 5 Press the OK or 9 b utton. “Capa[...]

94 6 Other Practical Use Methods Using as External Memory of the Computer With the recorder connected to your PC, you can download data from the memory to your PC and upload data stored on your PC to the memory . Example: Copying Data fr om PC to Recorder using Explorer 1 Start Windows. 2 Connecting the recor der to y our PC. For the connection pro[...]

95 7 Other Inf ormation Alarm Messa g e List Meaning Low battery power Erase-locked Index full T empmark full Folder full Error in the internal memory Illegally copied file Zero remaining memory No file Formatting error The management file cannot be created. Action Replace with new batteries ( ☞ P . 12). Unlock the file ( ☞ P. 40). Erase index [...]

7 96 Tr oubleshooting Probab le cause The battery is not loaded properly . The battery is dead. The recorder is in HOLD mode. The recorder is in HOLD mode. The battery is dead. Low remaining internal flash memory . The maximum number of files has been reached. MUSIC mode is active. The earphone is connected. The VOL(+ or -) button is set to 0. The [...]

7 97 Accessories (Optional) Stereo micr ophone: ME51S The high fidelity of the recording, which only stereo can perform. Furthermore, it gives clear sound quality with less noise. Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural microphone: ME52 This microphone is used to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise. Noise-Cancellation[...]

7 98 Specifications For the Digital V oice Recorder Recor ding format: WMA (Windows Media Audio) Input level: –70 dBv Sampling frequency: ST XQ mode: 44.1 kHz ST HQ mode: 44.1 kHz ST SP mode: 44.1 kHz HQ mode: 44.1 kHz SP mode: 22 kHz LP mode: 8 kHz Overall frequency response: ST XQ mode: 50 Hz to 19 kHz ST HQ mode: 50 Hz to 15 kHz ST SP mode: 50[...]

7 99 Specifications Common Specifications Recor ding medium: Built-in NAND FLASH memory (WS-331M: 2GB/ WS-321M: 1GB/ WS-31 1M: 512MB) Speaker: Built-in ø18 mm round dynamic speaker MIC jac k: ø3.5 mm, impedance 2k Ω EAR jac k: ø3.5 mm, impedance 8 Ω or more Maximum w orking output (3 V DC): 70 mW or more (8 Ω speaker) Input power requireme[...]

7 100 Te c hnical Assistance and Suppor t The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only . ◆ T echnical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 ◆ User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada distec@olympus.com ◆ T echnical Hotline Number in Europe T oll free number 00800 [...]

Declaration of Conf ormity Model Number: WS-331M/WS-321M/WS-31 1M T rade Name: DIGIT AL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OL YMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. Address: 3500 Corporate Parkway , P .O. Box 610, Center V alley , P A 18034-0610, U.S.A. T elephone Number: 1-888-553-4448 This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to[...]

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