WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch*1 MIC SENSE CONF/DICT switch*2 = USB connector slide lever q USB connector *1 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. *2 For WS-400S only. EN 7 button % INDEX/ERASE button ^ ...OK ` button & 0 button * STOP (4) button ( Battery cover ) HOLD switch - Identification of parts Identification of parts 8 * 0 & ! ^ @ % # $ 9 1 2 3 4 5( 6 = 7 q 1 ) - 1 EAR (Earphone) jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in stereo microphone (L) 4 Built-in stereo microphone (R) 5 Recording...
Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch*1 MIC SENSE CONF/DICT switch*2 = USB connector slide lever q USB connector *1 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only. *2 For WS-400S only. EN 7 button % INDEX/ERASE button ^ ...OK ` button & 0 button * STOP (4) button ( Battery cover ) HOLD switch - Identification of parts Identification of parts 8 * 0 & ! ^ @ % # $ 9 1 2 3 4 5( 6 = 7 q 1 ) - 1 EAR (Earphone) jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in stereo microphone (L) 4 Built-in stereo microphone (R) 5 Recording...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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Identification of parts Display (LCD panel) Folder list display " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: 1 When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 2 When [MUSIC] mode is selected: 3 4 Identification of parts 1 [VOICE] mode indicator Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 2 Folder name 3 [MUSIC] mode indicator Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 4 Folder name File list display " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 2 " For WS-400S: 1 2 When [MUSIC] mode is selected: 3 4 EN 8
Identification of parts Display (LCD panel) Folder list display " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: 1 When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 2 When [MUSIC] mode is selected: 3 4 Identification of parts 1 [VOICE] mode indicator Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 2 Folder name 3 [MUSIC] mode indicator Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 4 Folder name File list display " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 2 " For WS-400S: 1 2 When [MUSIC] mode is selected: 3 4 EN 8
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... status indicator Battery indicator 2 File name 3 Folder name Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 4 File name File display " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 2 6 3 7 8 4 5 9 0 ! @ # $ " For WS-400S: % ^ 1 & Identification of parts 1 2 6 3 7 8 4 5 9 1 File name Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 2 Folder indicator Recording mode indicator 3 During recording mode: Remaining memory bar indicator During playback mode: Playback...
... status indicator Battery indicator 2 File name 3 Folder name Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 4 File name File display " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: When [VOICE] mode is selected: 1 2 6 3 7 8 4 5 9 0 ! @ # $ " For WS-400S: % ^ 1 & Identification of parts 1 2 6 3 7 8 4 5 9 1 File name Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 2 Folder indicator Recording mode indicator 3 During recording mode: Remaining memory bar indicator During playback mode: Playback...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... recorded file because the file header will not be able to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. In this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus ... the display changes as corrupting the file, etc. Power supply Power supply " For WS-400S: • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. • Be sure to close. It is crucial to ...indicator. even if [8] is in use the recorder for an extended period of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may cause a malfunction such as the batteries loose...
... recorded file because the file header will not be able to stop the recorder before replacing the batteries. In this recorder. • When changing batteries, AAA alkaline batteries or Olympus ... the display changes as corrupting the file, etc. Power supply Power supply " For WS-400S: • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. • Be sure to close. It is crucial to ...indicator. even if [8] is in use the recorder for an extended period of time. • When playing a voice/music file, the recorder may cause a malfunction such as the batteries loose...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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...; When using the menu display (☞ P.36, P.38). 2 " For WS-400S: Slide the MIC SENSE CONF/DICT switch to select [CONF] or [DICT]. volume too high. Note • When you would like to clearly record a speaker's voice, set the Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. Recording [CONF]: This is a highly sensitive mode which can...
...; When using the menu display (☞ P.36, P.38). 2 " For WS-400S: Slide the MIC SENSE CONF/DICT switch to select [CONF] or [DICT]. volume too high. Note • When you would like to clearly record a speaker's voice, set the Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs. Recording [CONF]: This is a highly sensitive mode which can...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... can vary) may not play properly. • For WAV files, this recorder can only play back those in the linear PCM format. WAV files other than these cannot be set . Playback EN 30 Playback " For WS-400S: Segment repeat (☞ P.32) This function enables repeated playback of part ...is compatible with Microsoft Corporation DRM9, but not with DRM10. About music file In cases where the recorder is unable to playback music files that have been transferred to it, check to cut low 3 [Voice Filter] (☞ P.36, P.40) and high frequency tones during normal, fast, or slow ...
... can vary) may not play properly. • For WAV files, this recorder can only play back those in the linear PCM format. WAV files other than these cannot be set . Playback EN 30 Playback " For WS-400S: Segment repeat (☞ P.32) This function enables repeated playback of part ...is compatible with Microsoft Corporation DRM9, but not with DRM10. About music file In cases where the recorder is unable to playback music files that have been transferred to it, check to cut low 3 [Voice Filter] (☞ P.36, P.40) and high frequency tones during normal, fast, or slow ...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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Never remove batteries during this time because data may take over 10 seconds to complete processing. However, you cannot delete any folders when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] mode. Erasing 3 Erasing EN 35 • It may be corrupted. In addition, replace the batteries with new ones in order to ensure that the batteries will not run out while processing. • For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only: You can delete other than [Music] folders when the recorder is set to [VOICE] mode. • For WS-400S only: You cannot delete folders through the recorder.
Never remove batteries during this time because data may take over 10 seconds to complete processing. However, you cannot delete any folders when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] mode. Erasing 3 Erasing EN 35 • It may be corrupted. In addition, replace the batteries with new ones in order to ensure that the batteries will not run out while processing. • For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only: You can delete other than [Music] folders when the recorder is set to [VOICE] mode. • For WS-400S only: You cannot delete folders through the recorder.
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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Skip Space Backlight LED *1 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only (Set to [MUSIC] mode). For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M (Set to [VOICE] mode). *3 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only (Set to [VOICE] mode). *2 For WS-400S. Voice Filter*2 • When in the menu screen during playback: • Pressing the 0 button without interrupting recording or playback. Menu setting method 7 Press the...
Skip Space Backlight LED *1 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only (Set to [MUSIC] mode). For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M (Set to [VOICE] mode). *3 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only (Set to [VOICE] mode). *2 For WS-400S. Voice Filter*2 • When in the menu screen during playback: • Pressing the 0 button without interrupting recording or playback. Menu setting method 7 Press the...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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...VOICE] is high, such as a band performance. • When you would like . High resolution recording at a high sampling rate and high bit rate equivalent or superior to "Rearranging files [Replace]" (☞ P.45). Replace 4 Refer to that of files. " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • When performing operations on the display. " For WS-400S...: • Use the switch to set [Mic Sense] to [Dictation] and hold recorder's built-in stereo microphone close to ...
...VOICE] is high, such as a band performance. • When you would like . High resolution recording at a high sampling rate and high bit rate equivalent or superior to "Rearranging files [Replace]" (☞ P.45). Replace 4 Refer to that of files. " For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M: • When performing operations on the display. " For WS-400S...: • Use the switch to set [Mic Sense] to [Dictation] and hold recorder's built-in stereo microphone close to ...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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...) [Skip Space] (☞ P.43) EN 40 " For WS-400S: [Voice Filter] [Play Mode] (☞ P.41) [Play Speed] (☞ P.42) [Skip Space] (☞ P.43) Noise Cancel If recorded audio is set to [Low] or [High], [Voice Filter] and slow/high speed playback functions will not function. Voice Filter The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to [On], [Noise Cancel] will...
...) [Skip Space] (☞ P.43) EN 40 " For WS-400S: [Voice Filter] [Play Mode] (☞ P.41) [Play Speed] (☞ P.42) [Skip Space] (☞ P.43) Noise Cancel If recorded audio is set to [Low] or [High], [Voice Filter] and slow/high speed playback functions will not function. Voice Filter The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to [On], [Noise Cancel] will...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... Press the OK ` button to x1.5 speed. • As in slow playback and fast playback modes as fast). " For WS-400S: [File]: Stop after playing the last file in the folder, the recorder will start of the first file in the folder. • In [All] mode, after playing back the current file. 4 ...] or [Fast Playback]. 2 Set the playback speed. Menu setting method Menu setting method 2 Select [On] or [Off]. [On]: Sets the playback range to [VOICE] mode. The next playback will appear on the sampling frequency and the bit rate of the last file in a language lesson at normal speed.
... Press the OK ` button to x1.5 speed. • As in slow playback and fast playback modes as fast). " For WS-400S: [File]: Stop after playing the last file in the folder, the recorder will start of the first file in the folder. • In [All] mode, after playing back the current file. 4 ...] or [Fast Playback]. 2 Set the playback speed. Menu setting method Menu setting method 2 Select [On] or [Off]. [On]: Sets the playback range to [VOICE] mode. The next playback will appear on the sampling frequency and the bit rate of the last file in a language lesson at normal speed.
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... settings and file numbers will be preserved from before the reset and will not return to [VOICE] mode). *2 For WS-400S. System Info. You can select the display language for this recorder. [English] [Français] [Español]: / Device Menu Time & Date ...[Low Cut Filter] [VCVA] [Conference] [ST XQ] [Off] [Off] - For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M (Set to [VOICE] mode). *3 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only (Set to "Formatting the Recorder [Format]" (☞ P.46). Play Menu: [Noise Cancel]*1 [Off] [Voice Filter]*2 [Off] [WOW]*3 [SRS 3D] [Off] [TruBass] [Off] [Equalizer]*3 ...
... settings and file numbers will be preserved from before the reset and will not return to [VOICE] mode). *2 For WS-400S. System Info. You can select the display language for this recorder. [English] [Français] [Español]: / Device Menu Time & Date ...[Low Cut Filter] [VCVA] [Conference] [ST XQ] [Off] [Off] - For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M (Set to [VOICE] mode). *3 For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only (Set to "Formatting the Recorder [Format]" (☞ P.46). Play Menu: [Noise Cancel]*1 [Off] [Voice Filter]*2 [Off] [WOW]*3 [SRS 3D] [Off] [TruBass] [Off] [Equalizer]*3 ...
WS-500M Detailed Instructions (English)
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... Number: WS-520M/WS-510M/WS-500M/ WS-400S Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. During voice file playback mode (All Playback Mode) Recording mode Built-in stereo microphone *1 *2 WS-520M: 2,000 songs WS-510M: 1,000 songs WS-500M: 500 songs WS-400S: 250... received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. [LP] 26 h. 22 h. *1 Alkaline battery *2 Ni-MH Rechargeble battery *3 For WS-520M only. Recording mode Earphone playback *1 *2 [44.1 kHz/ 16 bit] *3 19 h. 30 min. 17 h. 30 min. [128kbps]*3 25h. 21...
... Number: WS-520M/WS-510M/WS-500M/ WS-400S Trade Name: DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party: OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. During voice file playback mode (All Playback Mode) Recording mode Built-in stereo microphone *1 *2 WS-520M: 2,000 songs WS-510M: 1,000 songs WS-500M: 500 songs WS-400S: 250... received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. [LP] 26 h. 22 h. *1 Alkaline battery *2 Ni-MH Rechargeble battery *3 For WS-520M only. Recording mode Earphone playback *1 *2 [44.1 kHz/ 16 bit] *3 19 h. 30 min. 17 h. 30 min. [128kbps]*3 25h. 21...
WS-500M Instructions (English, Español, Français, Português)
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... an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Obrigado por ter adquirido um Gravador de Voz Digital da OLYMPUS. Mantenha as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Conformity Model Number : WS-500M/WS-400S Trade Name : DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party : OLYMPUS IMAGING ...following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Gracias por haber comprado la grabadora digital de voz Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Merci d'avoir porté votre choix sur cet enregistreur vocal numérique. Keep the instructions handy for ...
... an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Obrigado por ter adquirido um Gravador de Voz Digital da OLYMPUS. Mantenha as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Conformity Model Number : WS-500M/WS-400S Trade Name : DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER Responsible Party : OLYMPUS IMAGING ...following two conditions: (1) This device may cause undesired operation. Gracias por haber comprado la grabadora digital de voz Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Merci d'avoir porté votre choix sur cet enregistreur vocal numérique. Keep the instructions handy for ...
WS-500M Instructions (English, Español, Français, Português)
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...WS-500M: A When [VOICE] mode is selected: " For WS-400S: A 1 [VOICE] mode indicator Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 2 Folder name " For WS-500M: B When [MUSIC] mode is selected: 3 [MUSIC] mode indicator Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 4 Folder name File list display: " For WS-500M: C When [VOICE] mode is selected: " For WS-400S: C 1 Folder name Record... batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for a while, be sure to water. Artist name @ Album name # Elapsed playback time...
...WS-500M: A When [VOICE] mode is selected: " For WS-400S: A 1 [VOICE] mode indicator Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 2 Folder name " For WS-500M: B When [MUSIC] mode is selected: 3 [MUSIC] mode indicator Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator 4 Folder name File list display: " For WS-500M: C When [VOICE] mode is selected: " For WS-400S: C 1 Folder name Record... batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for a while, be sure to water. Artist name @ Album name # Elapsed playback time...
WS-500M Instructions (English, Español, Français, Português)
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" For WS-400S: • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. 1 Lightly press down on the display, press any button. Power save mode: If the recorder is stopped/not used for over 5 minutes after purchasing it means that a battery that indicated by the arrow. To exit standby mode ...Set the mode switch to the folder list display. • Pressing button + or − at the file display while stopped will return you use the recorder for voice recordings. 2 Press the RECs button to start of the Time and Date setup process. 5 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the item to set....
" For WS-400S: • This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries. 1 Lightly press down on the display, press any button. Power save mode: If the recorder is stopped/not used for over 5 minutes after purchasing it means that a battery that indicated by the arrow. To exit standby mode ...Set the mode switch to the folder list display. • Pressing button + or − at the file display while stopped will return you use the recorder for voice recordings. 2 Press the RECs button to start of the Time and Date setup process. 5 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the item to set....
WS-500M Instructions (English, Español, Français, Português)
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... youwant to clear. 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the index or temp mark to erase. 3 While the index or temp number appears for voice recordings and press the OK ` or 9 button. 2 In the File list display, press the + or − button to select the file that has a ... or temp mark is set to stop status. • It may be changed during this time because data may take over 10 seconds to [VOICE] mode. • For WS-400S only: You cannot delete folders through therecorder. a File name b Folder indicator c Playback position bar indicator d Elapsed playback time e File length 4 ...
... youwant to clear. 2 Press the 9 or 0 button to select the index or temp mark to erase. 3 While the index or temp number appears for voice recordings and press the OK ` or 9 button. 2 In the File list display, press the + or − button to select the file that has a ... or temp mark is set to stop status. • It may be changed during this time because data may take over 10 seconds to [VOICE] mode. • For WS-400S only: You cannot delete folders through therecorder. a File name b Folder indicator c Playback position bar indicator d Elapsed playback time e File length 4 ...
WS-500M Instructions (English, Español, Français, Português)
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Notes: • The above values are strictly rough guides. • Battery life is measured by Olympus. Guide to recording times WS-500M: [ST XQ] mode: 34 h. 30 min. [ST HQ] mode: 69 h. 40 min. [ST SP] mode: 139 h. 25 min. [HQ] mode:139 h. 25 min. [...set for each mode. Operating temperature: 0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F Guide to battery life WS-500M ([VOICE] mode): WS-400S: During recording mode: [ST XQ] mode: 15 h. 30 min. [LP] mode: 21 h. Even if the recorder's memory is set : BC400 (For Europe) • Ni-MH rechargeable battery: BR401 • Connecting cord: KA333 ...
Notes: • The above values are strictly rough guides. • Battery life is measured by Olympus. Guide to recording times WS-500M: [ST XQ] mode: 34 h. 30 min. [ST HQ] mode: 69 h. 40 min. [ST SP] mode: 139 h. 25 min. [HQ] mode:139 h. 25 min. [...set for each mode. Operating temperature: 0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F Guide to battery life WS-500M ([VOICE] mode): WS-400S: During recording mode: [ST XQ] mode: 15 h. 30 min. [LP] mode: 21 h. Even if the recorder's memory is set : BC400 (For Europe) • Ni-MH rechargeable battery: BR401 • Connecting cord: KA333 ...