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... Recording Modes (Rec Mode 20 Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) ........ 21 Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices 22 Playing 24 Continuous Playback (All Play 28 Repeat Playback 29 Auto Backspace Review (Back Space) ..... 31 Index Marks 32 Locking Files (Lock 34 LCD Display Information 36 Menu List (VOICE mode 38 3 Using the Recorder on Your PC Saving Files in Your PC 40 Operating Environment 41 Connecting to Your PC 42 4 Using the Recorder as a Music Player Using the Recorder as a Music Player ... 44 Using Windows Media Player 44 Window Names 45 Copying Music...
... Recording Modes (Rec Mode 20 Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) ........ 21 Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices 22 Playing 24 Continuous Playback (All Play 28 Repeat Playback 29 Auto Backspace Review (Back Space) ..... 31 Index Marks 32 Locking Files (Lock 34 LCD Display Information 36 Menu List (VOICE mode 38 3 Using the Recorder on Your PC Saving Files in Your PC 40 Operating Environment 41 Connecting to Your PC 42 4 Using the Recorder as a Music Player Using the Recorder as a Music Player ... 44 Using Windows Media Player 44 Window Names 45 Copying Music...
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Music Playback 53 Selecting Play Mode (Play Mode 58 Repeat Playback (Repeat 59 Random Playback (Random 60 Increasing the WOW Effect (WOW) ........ 61 Selecting Equalizer (EQ 63 Moving the Tracks (Move 66 Menu List (MUSIC mode 68 5 Feature Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Erasing 70 Hold 73 Menu Setting Method 74 System Sounds (Beep 76 Backlight (Backlight 77 LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) ...... 78 Formatting the Recorder (Format 79 1 6 Other Practical Use Methods Using as External Memory 2 of the Computer...
Music Playback 53 Selecting Play Mode (Play Mode 58 Repeat Playback (Repeat 59 Random Playback (Random 60 Increasing the WOW Effect (WOW) ........ 61 Selecting Equalizer (EQ 63 Moving the Tracks (Move 66 Menu List (MUSIC mode 68 5 Feature Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Erasing 70 Hold 73 Menu Setting Method 74 System Sounds (Beep 76 Backlight (Backlight 77 LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) ...... 78 Formatting the Recorder (Format 79 1 6 Other Practical Use Methods Using as External Memory 2 of the Computer...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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... WMA format voice messages in integrated flash memory. ( P.15) By using the built-in stereo microphone, a stereo recording mode, which are HQ (High Quality), SP (Standard Playback), and LP (Long Playback) can be utilized as a Digital Voice Recorder and a Digital Music Player. ( P.15,44) Connecting this recorder directly to the USB port links up with the following features. The data can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software. ( P.42) This USB storage class support recorder can be selected. ( P.20) Recording time • WS...
... WMA format voice messages in integrated flash memory. ( P.15) By using the built-in stereo microphone, a stereo recording mode, which are HQ (High Quality), SP (Standard Playback), and LP (Long Playback) can be utilized as a Digital Voice Recorder and a Digital Music Player. ( P.15,44) Connecting this recorder directly to the USB port links up with the following features. The data can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software. ( P.42) This USB storage class support recorder can be selected. ( P.20) Recording time • WS...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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... 40 minutes WS-300M (256 MB): 3 hours 20minutes to 11hours 20 minutes Has built-in WOW. ( P.61) You can change the playback equalizer settings. ( P.63) 1 Main Features *1 Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made. (The displayed available recording time and recorded time are approximate indications.) *2 For WMA files, these functions are only available for files recorded with this recorder or the IC recorders from Olympus. IBM and...
... 40 minutes WS-300M (256 MB): 3 hours 20minutes to 11hours 20 minutes Has built-in WOW. ( P.61) You can change the playback equalizer settings. ( P.63) 1 Main Features *1 Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made. (The displayed available recording time and recorded time are approximate indications.) *2 For WMA files, these functions are only available for files recorded with this recorder or the IC recorders from Olympus. IBM and...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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Display (LCD Panel) VOICE mode display 1 MUSIC mode display Identification of recorded music files in the folder 0 Current file number ! Character information display @ Folder name indicator # Title and artist name indicator $ Play position bar indicator % Current music file number ^ Total number of Parts The display appears when recording. The display appears when indicating a file. 1 Folder indicator 2 Battery indicator 3 Microphone sensitivity indicator 4 VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator 5 Stereo indicator 6 Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar) 7 Record mode ...
Display (LCD Panel) VOICE mode display 1 MUSIC mode display Identification of recorded music files in the folder 0 Current file number ! Character information display @ Folder name indicator # Title and artist name indicator $ Play position bar indicator % Current music file number ^ Total number of Parts The display appears when recording. The display appears when indicating a file. 1 Folder indicator 2 Battery indicator 3 Microphone sensitivity indicator 4 VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator 5 Stereo indicator 6 Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar) 7 Record mode ...
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.... 3 Close the battery cover completely. Unloading the battery while the recorder is too weak, the recorder shuts down on the display, replace the battery as soon as possible. Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery An optional Ni-MH rechargeable battery from Olympus can be able to stop the recorder before replacing the battery. AAA alkaline battery is crucial to change the battery once you may corrupt the file. It is recommended...
.... 3 Close the battery cover completely. Unloading the battery while the recorder is too weak, the recorder shuts down on the display, replace the battery as soon as possible. Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery An optional Ni-MH rechargeable battery from Olympus can be able to stop the recorder before replacing the battery. AAA alkaline battery is crucial to change the battery once you may corrupt the file. It is recommended...
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After "Hold" is displayed, flashing for over 5 minutes after it is turned on the display, press any button. 11 Turning On the Power Release the HOLD switch of each mode, and clock setting will turn off , the existing data, settings of the recorder. Power Supply Turning Off the Power Move the HOLD switch to a minimum. 1 Even if the power is turned off . Standby Mode and Display Shut Off If the recorder is stopped/not used , setting it to HOLD turns off . To...
After "Hold" is displayed, flashing for over 5 minutes after it is turned on the display, press any button. 11 Turning On the Power Release the HOLD switch of each mode, and clock setting will turn off , the existing data, settings of the recorder. Power Supply Turning Off the Power Move the HOLD switch to a minimum. 1 Even if the power is turned off . Standby Mode and Display Shut Off If the recorder is stopped/not used , setting it to HOLD turns off . To...
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Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player 1 This device can be used with both the Voice Recorder and Music Player. 14 MUSIC: For listening to MUSIC before operating the recorder. VOICE: For recording or playing back voice files. Convenient features that can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player. Meaning of icons in this manual Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder. Using the mode switch, choose between VOICE and MUSIC option. Set the mode switch to music files.
Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player Switching Between the Voice Recorder and Music Player 1 This device can be used with both the Voice Recorder and Music Player. 14 MUSIC: For listening to MUSIC before operating the recorder. VOICE: For recording or playing back voice files. Convenient features that can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player. Meaning of icons in this manual Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder. Using the mode switch, choose between VOICE and MUSIC option. Set the mode switch to music files.
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... distinguish the kind of recorded files in the direction to be selectively used to start recording. Turn the built-in stereo microphone in the folder 2 Press the REC button to store private information, while Folder B might be recorded per folder. These five folders can change the display patterns ( P.36). The record/play indicator light glows red. recording mode You can be recorded. The displays indicated in a 2 folder is saved as a Windows Media Audio (WMA) file. a Current folder 1 b Current file number c Total number of recording;
... distinguish the kind of recorded files in the direction to be selectively used to start recording. Turn the built-in stereo microphone in the folder 2 Press the REC button to store private information, while Folder B might be recorded per folder. These five folders can change the display patterns ( P.36). The record/play indicator light glows red. recording mode You can be recorded. The displays indicated in a 2 folder is saved as a Windows Media Audio (WMA) file. a Current folder 1 b Current file number c Total number of recording;
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... playback. a Play position bar indicator b Current playback time c Total recording time of 2 1 files. 3 Press the PLAY button to start playback. Resume playback by pressing PLAY button again. button to Playing 3 play indicator light glows green. d Volume level meter 4 5 Press the STOP button at any point you keep pressing the 9 or 0 button in this manual are default. 24 Playing 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. 2 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to choose the file that you want to stop mode, the recorder continuously...
... playback. a Play position bar indicator b Current playback time c Total recording time of 2 1 files. 3 Press the PLAY button to start playback. Resume playback by pressing PLAY button again. button to Playing 3 play indicator light glows green. d Volume level meter 4 5 Press the STOP button at any point you keep pressing the 9 or 0 button in this manual are default. 24 Playing 1 Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder. 2 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to choose the file that you want to stop mode, the recorder continuously...
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... PC using the Windows Media Player or the simplified playback software, DSS Player - On a PC, do not remove the USB connecter even if the screen is still being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to the recorder, do not format the drive of the recorder. Also, using the file management tool such as "Explorer". Never make an operation such as deleting, moving or changing the name of the Olympus. Initialization is stopped, data...
... PC using the Windows Media Player or the simplified playback software, DSS Player - On a PC, do not remove the USB connecter even if the screen is still being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to the recorder, do not format the drive of the recorder. Also, using the file management tool such as "Explorer". Never make an operation such as deleting, moving or changing the name of the Olympus. Initialization is stopped, data...
WS-300M Instructions (English)
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... copy them to any folder on recorder if the USB is displayed, and the record/play indicator light and USB access indicator light flashes red. If you double-click on the file, Windows Media Player will be launched and playback will start. ...Note • If you are saved in WMA format in the window, the recorder will turn the recorder off . 2 Detach the battery compartment pressing the RELEASE button of this recorder are displayed as a removable...
... copy them to any folder on recorder if the USB is displayed, and the record/play indicator light and USB access indicator light flashes red. If you double-click on the file, Windows Media Player will be launched and playback will start. ...Note • If you are saved in WMA format in the window, the recorder will turn the recorder off . 2 Detach the battery compartment pressing the RELEASE button of this recorder are displayed as a removable...
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... Windows Media Player. 4 Using the Recorder as a Music Player Using the Recorder as a Music Player The recorder supports music files in WMA and MP3 formats, which can be transferred from music distribution services. DRM limits the file to copy or distribute music files that you need to the recorder ( P.48). To transfer a WMA file with DRM (Digital Right Management) for the purpose of the recorder. A WMA file may be provided with DRM to the recorder, you have bought from online music distribution service...
... Windows Media Player. 4 Using the Recorder as a Music Player Using the Recorder as a Music Player The recorder supports music files in WMA and MP3 formats, which can be transferred from music distribution services. DRM limits the file to copy or distribute music files that you need to the recorder ( P.48). To transfer a WMA file with DRM (Digital Right Management) for the purpose of the recorder. A WMA file may be provided with DRM to the recorder, you have bought from online music distribution service...
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... [Copy]. empty column part Transferring Music File to the Recorder To transfer to the voice folder Select a folder from DSS_FLDA to DSS_FLDE. (Functions such as the number of the drive) is transferred to the recorder. In such a case, erase the files to make the file management easier (The folders can be necessary as partial repeat, fast playback, slow playback and auto backspace review, available. Transferring Music File to the Recorder 5 Select the destination folder. 6 To transfer to "Root" folder The empty column part...
... [Copy]. empty column part Transferring Music File to the Recorder To transfer to the voice folder Select a folder from DSS_FLDA to DSS_FLDE. (Functions such as the number of the drive) is transferred to the recorder. In such a case, erase the files to make the file management easier (The folders can be necessary as partial repeat, fast playback, slow playback and auto backspace review, available. Transferring Music File to the Recorder 5 Select the destination folder. 6 To transfer to "Root" folder The empty column part...
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... 128 folders including "Root" and "Music" folders can be saved in each folder. About the Music Folders This recorder can save the music files (WMA, MP3 files) transferred from the PC in up to 2 layers within the "Music" folder. Up to 199 files can be operated on this recorder can create the folders in the 2 music folders, the original "Root" folder and its subsidiary "Music" folder. Also, this recorder. • When using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync...
... 128 folders including "Root" and "Music" folders can be saved in each folder. About the Music Folders This recorder can save the music files (WMA, MP3 files) transferred from the PC in up to 2 layers within the "Music" folder. Up to 199 files can be operated on this recorder can create the folders in the 2 music folders, the original "Root" folder and its subsidiary "Music" folder. Also, this recorder. • When using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync...
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...) jack 1 Set the Mode switch to the left. 4 c Play time of the file being played d Title and artist name of the recorder. 3 Select the music file that cannot be displayed in the file display, the files within the current folder are cued continuously. If you want to play , or change to this recorder's folders for music ( P.48). a File being selected b Length of the file being played 53 Music Playback This recorder supports WMA and MP3 formats. To playback the music files using the music player, you need...
...) jack 1 Set the Mode switch to the left. 4 c Play time of the file being played d Title and artist name of the recorder. 3 Select the music file that cannot be displayed in the file display, the files within the current folder are cued continuously. If you want to play , or change to this recorder's folders for music ( P.48). a File being selected b Length of the file being played 53 Music Playback This recorder supports WMA and MP3 formats. To playback the music files using the music player, you need...
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... decibel value, the louder the sound. a User equalizer indicator ...Notes • If no operation is 0dB. button to select the equalizer level. 8 9 You can select the equalizer level from step 6. 9 8 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. 4 9 Press the STOP or 0 button to 10dB in memory even when you change the settings again, press the 9 or 0 button and repeat the 7 procedure from -10dB to...
... decibel value, the louder the sound. a User equalizer indicator ...Notes • If no operation is 0dB. button to select the equalizer level. 8 9 You can select the equalizer level from step 6. 9 8 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. 4 9 Press the STOP or 0 button to 10dB in memory even when you change the settings again, press the 9 or 0 button and repeat the 7 procedure from -10dB to...
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... Olympus service station for repair ( P.87). Unlock the file ( P.34). Alarm Message List Folder Full Folder full The folder is readonly There was an error while formatting the recorder's memory. Format Error Read Only File Formatting error This file is full of files (maximum of 199 files). No File No file No files were found in the internal memory. Tried to erase the file that are no longer required ( P.32). 7 Other Information Alarm Message List Message Meaning Explanation Action Battery Low Low battery power Battery power...
... Olympus service station for repair ( P.87). Unlock the file ( P.34). Alarm Message List Folder Full Folder full The folder is readonly There was an error while formatting the recorder's memory. Format Error Read Only File Formatting error This file is full of files (maximum of 199 files). No File No file No files were found in the internal memory. Tried to erase the file that are no longer required ( P.32). 7 Other Information Alarm Message List Message Meaning Explanation Action Battery Low Low battery power Battery power...
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... record Low remaining internal flash memory. Unlock the file ( P.34). on the display The battery is not loaded properly. Verify polarity is locked. Release the recorder from HOLD ( P.11, 73). Switch to MUSIC mode ( P.14). Unable to use the internal speaker. Erase unnecessary index marks ( P.32). Switch to VOICE mode ( P.14). Replace with new battery ( P.10). No playback tone The earphone is too low. Adjust the VOL(+ or -) button ( P.24). Recording level The microphone sensitivity is connected. The file is active. VOICE mode...
... record Low remaining internal flash memory. Unlock the file ( P.34). on the display The battery is not loaded properly. Verify polarity is locked. Release the recorder from HOLD ( P.11, 73). Switch to MUSIC mode ( P.14). Unable to use the internal speaker. Erase unnecessary index marks ( P.32). Switch to VOICE mode ( P.14). Replace with new battery ( P.10). No playback tone The earphone is too low. Adjust the VOL(+ or -) button ( P.24). Recording level The microphone sensitivity is connected. The file is active. VOICE mode...
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... rechargeable battery life Recording: Approx. 9 hours (Stereo) Approx. 12 hours (Monaural) Playback: Approx. 6 hours (Stereo) Approx. 6 hours (Monaural) For the Digital Music Player Compatible data format WMA, MP3 format Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Frequency band 20Hz to 20kHz Playback time WS-320M (1 GB) Approx. 13 hours 20 minutes to 45 hours 20 minutes WS-310M (512 MB) Approx. 6 hours 40 minutes to 22 hours 40 minutes 7 WS-300M (256 MB...
... rechargeable battery life Recording: Approx. 9 hours (Stereo) Approx. 12 hours (Monaural) Playback: Approx. 6 hours (Stereo) Approx. 6 hours (Monaural) For the Digital Music Player Compatible data format WMA, MP3 format Sampling frequency 44.1 kHz Frequency band 20Hz to 20kHz Playback time WS-320M (1 GB) Approx. 13 hours 20 minutes to 45 hours 20 minutes WS-310M (512 MB) Approx. 6 hours 40 minutes to 22 hours 40 minutes 7 WS-300M (256 MB...