Olympus MP3 Player WS 300M User Manual
DIGITAL VOICE  
RECORDER  
WS-320M  
WS-310M  
WS-300M  
INSTRUCTIONS  
EN INSTRUCTIONS  
MODE D’EMPLOI  
FR  
ES INSTRUCCIONES  
Thank you for purchasing an Olympus  
Digital Voice Recorder.  
Please read these instructions for information  
about using the product correctly and safely.  
Keep the instructions handy for future reference.  
To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that  
you test the record function and volume before use.  
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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  
6 Other Practical Use Methods  
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Using as External Memory  
of the Computer ............................... 81  
7 Other Information  
Alarm Message List ................................. 82  
Troubleshooting ....................................... 83  
Accessories (optional) ............................. 84  
Specifications .......................................... 85  
Technical Assistance and Support .......... 87  
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  
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Safe and Proper  
Usage  
General Precautions  
G Do not leave the recorder in hot,  
humid locations such as inside a  
closed automobile under direct  
sunlight or on the beach in the  
summer.  
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 easily accessible  
location for future reference.  
G Do not store the recorder in places  
exposed to excessive moisture or  
dust.  
• The warning symbols indicate important safety  
related information. To protect yourself and others  
from personal injury or damage to property, it is  
essential that you always read the warnings and  
information provided.  
G Do not use organic solvents such as  
alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean  
the unit.  
G Do not place the recorder on top of  
or near electric appliances such as  
TVs or refrigerators.  
G Avoid recording or playing back near  
cellular phones or other wireless  
equipment, as they may cause  
interference and noise. If you  
experience noise, move to another  
place, or move the recorder further  
away from such equipment.  
G Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause  
irreparable damage.  
G Avoid strong vibrations or shocks.  
G Do not disassemble, repair or modify  
the unit yourself.  
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G Do not operate the unit while  
operating a vehicle (such as a bicycle,  
motorcycle, or car).  
Battery  
Warning  
G Keep the unit out of the reach of  
• Battery should never be exposed to  
flame, heated, short-circuited or  
disassembled.  
children.  
<Warning regarding data loss>  
• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline,  
lithium or any other non-rechargeable  
battery.  
• Never use any battery with a torn or  
cracked outer cover.  
Recorded content in memory may be  
destroyed or erased by operating  
mistakes, unit malfunction, or during  
repair work.  
It is recommended to back up and save  
important content to other media such as  
a computer hard disk.  
• Keep battery out of the reach of  
children.  
• If you notice anything unusual when  
using this product such as abnormal  
noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor.  
1 remove the battery immediately while  
being careful not to be injured.  
2 call your dealer or local Olympus  
representative for service.  
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Getting Started  
Main Features  
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This product is equipped with the following  
features.  
Main Features of the Digital  
Voice Recorder  
G The recorder stores highly compressed  
WMA format voice messages in integrated  
flash memory. (ꢀ P.15)  
G Dual function recorder as a Digital Voice  
Recorder and a Digital Music Player.  
(ꢀ P.15,44)  
G Connecting this recorder directly to the  
USB port links up with your PC. The data  
can be transferred or saved without USB  
cable or driver software. (ꢀ P.42)  
G Byusingthebuilt-instereomicrophone, astereo  
recording mode, which is ST HQ (Stereo High  
Quality), and 3 types of monaural recording  
modes, which are HQ (High Quality), SP  
(Standard Playback), and LP (Long Playback)  
can be selected. (ꢀ P.20)  
G This USB storage class support recorder  
can be utilized as external memory to read  
and save the data. (ꢀ P.81)  
Recording time  
• By connecting the computer with the USB,  
pictures, text data, etc. can be saved, and  
utilized to carry data.  
• WS-320M (1 GB)*1  
ST HQ mode:  
HQ mode:  
SP mode:  
35 hours 25 minutes  
70 hours 50 minutes  
139 hours 30 minutes  
277 hours 20 minutes  
G It has a backlight full-dot display (LCD  
display screen). (ꢀ P.9)  
LP mode:  
• WS-310M (512 MB)*1  
ST HQ mode:  
HQ mode:  
SP mode:  
17 hours 40 minutes  
35 hours 20 minutes  
69 hours 30 minutes  
138 hours 15 minutes  
LP mode:  
• WS-300M (256 MB)*1  
ST HQ mode:  
HQ mode:  
SP mode:  
8 hours 45 minutes  
17 hours 30 minutes  
34 hours 35 minutes  
68 hours 45 minutes  
LP mode:  
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*1 Available recording time may be shorter if many  
short recordings are made. (The displayed  
available recording time and recorded time are  
approximate indications.)  
G The five folders can hold 199 files each,  
for the maximum of 995 recordings.  
(ꢀ P.15)  
G It has a built-in Variable Control Voice  
Actuator (VCVA) function. (ꢀ P.18)  
*2 For WMA files, these functions are only  
available for files recorded with this recorder  
or the IC recorders from Olympus.  
G You can insert or delete index marks.*2  
(ꢀ P.32)  
IBM and PC/AT are the trademarks or registered  
trademarks of International Business Machines  
Corporation.  
G The playback speed can be controlled as  
preferred. (ꢀ P.25)  
Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are  
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.  
WOW, SRS and  
Labs, Inc.  
symbol are trademarks of SRS  
Main Features of the Digital  
Music Player  
G You can play back music files in WMA and  
MP3 format. (ꢀ P.53)  
WOW technology is incorporated under license from  
SRS Labs, Inc.  
MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed  
from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.  
Other product and brand names mentioned herein  
may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of  
their respective owners.  
Playback time  
WS-320M (1 GB):  
13 hours 20minutes to  
45hours 20 minutes  
WS-310M (512 MB): 6 hours 40minutes to  
22hours 40 minutes  
WS-300M (256 MB): 3 hours 20minutes to  
11hours 20 minutes  
G Has built-in WOW. (ꢀ P.61)  
G You can change the playback equalizer  
settings. (ꢀ P.63)  
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Identification of Parts  
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2
1
Main unit  
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4
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5
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9
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$
#
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7
q
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Battery compartment  
1 EAR (Earphone) jack  
2 MIC (Microphone) jack  
3 Built-in stereo microphone (R)  
4 REC (Record) button  
5 STOP button  
6 PLAY button  
7 Built-in speaker  
8 USB terminal  
# ERASE button  
$ OK button  
% 0 button  
^ Display (LCD panel)  
& Built-in stereo microphone (L)  
* Record/Play indicator light  
( Strap hole  
) USB access indicator light  
- HOLD switch  
9 VOL (+) button  
0 9 button  
! VOL (–) button  
= Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch  
q Battery cover  
@ FOLDER/INDEX button  
w RELEASE (Release) button  
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Display (LCD Panel)  
1
VOICE mode display  
MUSIC mode display  
The display appears when recording.  
The display appears when indicating a file.  
1 Folder indicator  
0 Current file number  
2 Battery indicator  
! Character information display  
@ Folder name indicator  
3 Microphone sensitivity indicator  
4 VCVA (Variable Control Voice  
# Title and artist name indicator  
$ Play position bar indicator  
% Current music file number  
Actuator) indicator  
5 Stereo indicator  
6 Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar)  
7 Record mode indicator  
8 Erase lock indicator  
^ Total number of recorded music  
files in the folder  
& Character information display  
9 Total number of recorded files in  
the folder  
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Inserting Battery  
Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery  
1
cover open.  
1
2
3
1
2
Insert size-AAA alkaline battery, observing the correct  
polarity.  
Close the battery cover completely.  
Replacing the Battery  
The battery indicator on the display changes as the battery loses  
power.  
➜
➜
3
When  
possible.  
appears on the display, replace the battery as soon as  
When the battery is too weak, the recorder shuts down and “Battery  
Low” appears on the display. AAA alkaline battery is recommended.  
Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery  
An optional Ni-MH rechargeable battery from Olympus can be  
used for the recorder (ꢀ P.84).  
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Notes  
• Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the battery. Unloading the battery while the recorder is in use  
may corrupt the file. If you are recording into a file and the battery runs out, you will lose your currently  
recorded file because the file header will not be able to close. It is crucial to change the battery once you  
see only one hash mark in the battery indicator.  
• If it takes longer than 1 hour to replace the dead battery, you may have to reset the time when you load a  
fresh battery (ꢀ P.12).  
• Remove the battery if you are not going to use the recorder for an extended period of time.  
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Power Supply  
When the recorder is not used, setting it to HOLD turns off the recorder, suppressing the  
consumption of the battery to a minimum.  
Even if the power is turned off, the existing data, settings of each mode, and clock setting will be  
maintained. To turn the power on, cancel the HOLD switch.  
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Turning Off the Power  
Move the HOLD switch to the  
HOLD position while the recorder  
is not in operation.  
After “Hold” is displayed, flashing for  
2 seconds, the display will turn off.  
Turning On the Power  
Release the HOLD switch of the  
recorder.  
Standby Mode and Display Shut Off  
If the recorder is stopped/not used for over 5 minutes after it is turned on, it goes into standby  
(power-save) mode, and the display shuts off. To exit standby mode and turn on the display,  
press any button.  
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Setting Time/Date (Time&Date)  
If you set the date and time beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically  
stored for each file. Setting the date and time beforehand enables easier file management.  
1
The hour indicator will flash automatically when you load a battery  
before using the recorder for the first time, or after the recorder  
hasn’t been used for a long time. Proceed from step 1.  
Press the 9 or 0 button to  
select the item to set.  
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1
Select the item from “hour”, “minute”, “year”  
“month” and “day” with a flashing point.  
Press the + or button 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.  
2
3
2
Press the OK button to complete  
the setup screen.  
The clock will start from the set date and  
time. Press the OK button according to the  
time signal.  
3
• You can choose between 12 and 24 hour  
display by pressing the FOLDER/INDEX  
button while setting the hour and minute.  
Example: 5:45 P.M.  
5:45 PM ←→ 17:45  
(Initial setting)  
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• You can choose the order of the year, month, day by pressing  
the FOLDER/INDEX button while setting them.  
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Example: August 14, 2005  
8M 14D 2005Y  
(Initial setting)  
14D 8M 2005Y  
2005Y 8M 14D  
Press the STOP button to close the menu.  
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Note  
• If you press the OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to that  
point..  
Changing the Time/Date  
Press the +or button in the sub  
–
1
menu screen, and select the  
1
2
“Time&Date”.  
See ꢀ P.38, 68, 75 regarding the sub  
menu.  
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The Time/Date screen appears. The hour  
indicator flashes, indicating the start of  
the Time/Date setup process.  
2
Follow the same steps starting at step 1 in “Setting Time/Date”  
(ꢀ P.12).  
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Switching Between the Voice Recorder and  
Music Player  
1
This device can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player.  
Using the mode switch, choose between VOICE and MUSIC  
option.  
VOICE: For recording or playing back voice files.  
MUSIC: For listening to music files.  
Meaning of icons in this manual  
Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder.  
Set the mode switch to MUSIC before operating the recorder.  
Convenient features that can be used with both the Voice Recorder and Music Player.  
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When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder  
Recording  
The recorder provides five folders, A, B, C, D and E, and each message recorded in a  
folder is saved as a Windows Media Audio (WMA) file. These five folders can be selectively  
used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, Folder A might be used to store private  
information, while Folder B might be dedicated to holding business information. Up to 199  
messages can be recorded per folder.  
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Press the FOLDER button to  
choose a folder.  
a Current folder  
b Current file number  
c Total number of recorded files in the  
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1
folder  
Press the REC button to start  
recording.  
2
The record/play indicator light glows red.  
Turn the built-in stereo microphone in the  
direction to be recorded. The display  
Display in the stereo  
changes depending on the recording  
recording mode  
mode (ꢀ P.20).  
d Current recording mode  
e Recording time  
f Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar)  
(The bar indicates remaining memory)  
g Level meter (varies according to the sound  
2
3
volume being recorded)  
Display in the monaural  
recording mode  
Press the STOP button to stop  
recording.  
3
You can change the display patterns (ꢀ P.36). The displays indicated  
in this manual are default.  
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Recording  
Notes  
• To 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 red.  
When the recording time is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, the light flashes faster.  
• “Memory Full” or “Folder Full” will be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is full. Delete any  
unnecessary files before recording any further (ꢀ P.70).  
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Pause  
Press the REC button while recording.  
“Rec Pause” will flash on the display.  
➥
• The recorder will time out after 1 hour when left in  
“Rec Pause”.  
Resume Recording  
Press the REC button again.  
Recording will resume at the point of  
interruption.  
➥
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Listening While Audio is Recorded (Recording Monitor)  
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.  
To EAR  
(earphone)  
jack  
2
Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder  
After recording is started, you can hear the sound being recorded  
through the earphone. If the earphone is connected, no sound  
will come from the speaker.  
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Notes  
• Recording level cannot be controlled using the volume button.  
• When using the earphones, do NOT set the volume too high. Listening at  
very high volume may lead to hearing loss.  
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Using the Variable Control VoiceActuator  
(VCVA)  
When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset threshold volume level, the  
built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recording automatically, and stops when  
the volume drops below the threshold level.  
The VCVA feature extends recording time and conserves memory by stopping recording during  
silent periods, which helps the playback to be more efficient.  
2
Press and hold the OK button for  
1 second or longer.  
1
2
2
The menu opens (ꢀ P.38, 74).  
1
Press the + or button to choose  
–
“VCVA”.  
3
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The VCVA setup process begins.  
3
4
Press the +or button to choose  
–
between “On” and “Off”.  
On: Will start recording in VCVA mode.  
Off: Will resume recording in normal  
mode.  
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4
5
Press the OK or 0 button to  
complete the setup screen.  
5
6
Press the STOP or 0 button to  
close the menu.  
When “On” is selected, a VCVAindication  
will be displayed on the screen.  
6
a VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator)  
indicator  
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Press the REC button to start  
recording.  
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2
When the sound volume is lower than the  
preset threshold sound level, recording  
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automatically stops after  
1
sec  
approximately, and “Standby” flashes on  
the display. The record/play indicator light  
glows red when recording starts and  
flashes when recording pauses.  
Adjust the Start/Stop Actuation Level  
Press the 9 or 0 button to  
adjust the pause sound level during  
recording.  
The VCVA level can be set to any of 15  
different values. The higher the value, the  
more sensitive the recorder to sounds. At the  
highest value, even the faintest sound will  
activate recording.  
The VCVA pause sound level can be  
adjusted according to the ambient  
(background) noise.  
a Level meter (varies according to the sound  
volume being recorded)  
b Start level (moves to the right/left according to  
the set level)  
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Notes  
• The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode (ꢀ P.21).  
• If the starting level is not adjusted within 2 seconds, the display will return to the previous.  
• If the surrounding noise is loud, the starting sensitivity of the VCVA can be adjusted according to the  
recording situation.  
• To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of the start/stop actuation level is  
recommended.  
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Recording Modes (Rec Mode)  
The recording mode can be chosen from ST HQ (stereo high quality sound recording), HQ (high  
quality sound recording), SP (standard recording), and LP (long-term recording).  
Press and hold the OK button for  
1 second or longer.  
1
2
“Rec Mode” will be displayed on the  
screen (ꢀ P.38, 74).  
3
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The recording mode setup process  
begins.  
1
2
3
2
Press the +or button to choose  
–
from “ST HQ”, “HQ”, “SP” and  
“LP”.  
Press the OK or 0 button to  
complete the setup screen.  
5
5
4
5
4
Press the STOP or 0 button to  
close the menu.  
a Record mode indicator  
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Notes  
• When a meeting and lecture is to be recorded clearly, set other than LP mode to record.  
• When the monaural microphone is inserted into the microphone jack in ST HQ mode, the sound will be  
recorded only in the L channel.  
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Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense)  
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs.  
Press and hold the OK button for  
1 second or longer.  
1
2
2
2
The menu opens (ꢀ P.38,74).  
1
Press the +or –button to choose  
“Mic Sense”.  
3
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The microphone sensitivity setup process  
3
4
begins.  
Press the +or button to choose  
–
between “Conf” and “Dict”.  
Conf: High-sensitivity mode that records  
sounds in all directions.  
6
4
5
Dict: Low-sensitivity mode suited for  
dictation.  
Press the OK or 0 button to  
complete the setup screen.  
5
6
Press the STOP or 0 button to  
close the menu.  
6
a Microphone sensitivity display  
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Notes  
• When the speakers voice is to be recorded clearly, set to Dict (dictation) mode and move the built-in stereo  
microphone close to the speaker’s mouth (5 to 10 cm / 2 to 4 inches) and record.  
• If the ambient (background) noise is too loud to get a clear recording even in Dict (dictation) mode, we  
recommend that you use an ME12 single directional microphone (sold separately).  
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Recording from External Microphone  
or Other Devices  
The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded.  
Connect as follows by the device to be used.  
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Recording with External Microphone  
To MIC  
(microphone)  
jack  
Connect the external microphone to the microphone jack  
of the recorder.  
When the external microphone is connected to the microphone jack  
of the recorder, the built-in microphone will not operate.  
Applicable External Microphones (optional)  
G Noise-cancellation monaural microphone: ME12  
(Dictation microphone)  
This microphone is used to record your own voice while minimizing  
surrounding noise and suits for voice recognition.  
G Tie clip microphone: ME15 (monaural)  
Small concealing microphone with a tie-clip.  
G Telephone pickup: TP7 (monaural)  
Earphone type microphone can be plugged into your ear while phoning.  
The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded.  
G Stereo microphone: ME51S  
The high fidelity of the recording, which only stereo can perform.  
Furthermore, it gives clear sound quality with less noise. Stereo recording  
is possible only when it is set to ST HQ mode.  
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To MIC  
(microphone)  
jack  
Recording the Sound of Other  
Devices with This Recorder  
To audio output  
terminal of other  
devices  
2
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.84) for dubbing.  
EA  
R
ME  
VOLU  
ME  
EAR  
Recording the Sound of This  
Recorder with Other Devices  
To audio input  
terminal of other  
devices  
To EAR  
(earphone) jack  
The sound of this recorder can be recorded to other  
devices when connected to the audio input terminal  
(microphone jack) of other devices and the earphone  
jack of this recorder, with the connecting cord (optional  
KA333) for dubbing.  
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Notes  
• The input level cannot be adjusted on this recorder. When you connect the recorder to an external device,  
execute a test recording and adjust the output level of the external device.  
• A microphone with plug-in power, which receives the power supply from this recorder, can be used.  
• Please do not insert/remove the cord to/from the jack of this recorder while recording.  
• When the external stereo microphone is inserted while set in HQ, SP, and LP modes, it enables recording  
only with the L channel microphone.  
• When the monaural microphone is inserted into the microphone jack in ST HQ mode, the sound will be  
recorded only in the L channel.  
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Playing  
Press the FOLDER button to  
choose a folder.  
1
2
Press the 9 or 0 button to  
choose the file that you want to  
play.  
If you keep pressing the 9 or 0  
button in stop mode, the recorder  
continuously skips to the beginnings of  
files.  
2
3
2
1
Press the PLAY button to start  
playback.  
3
The record/play indicator light glows  
green.  
a Play position bar indicator  
b Current playback time  
c Total recording time of the file being  
played  
Press the + or button to select  
–
the proper sound volume.  
The display shows the volume level. You  
can choose between 0 and 30.  
4
5
5
4
d Volume level meter  
Press the STOP button at any  
point you want to stop the  
playback.  
Resume playback by pressing PLAY  
button again.  
You can change the display patterns (ꢀ P.36). The displays indicated  
in this manual are default.  
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Changing Playing Speed (Slow Playback/Fast Playback)  
Press the PLAY button once while playing a file.  
You can change the playing speed.  
➥
2
Normal speed  
Slow Playback  
(-25%)  
Fast Playback  
(+50%)  
• As in normal playback, operations such as playback stop, file cueing, and index  
mark (ꢀ P.32) insertion are possible in slow playback and fast playback.  
• When the slow playback mode is selected, the “S.Play” appears and, for the fast  
playback mode, “F.Play” appears on the display while the recorder is playing back.  
• The recorder stops playing when you press the STOP button while playing back  
in the slow/fast mode, or when it reaches to the end of the file. If you press the  
STOP button once and start playback again, the recorder will play back files in  
normal speed as well.  
• During fast playback/slow playback, it will be played back in monaural even  
though the file was recorded in ST HQ mode.  
Forwarding and Rewinding  
Fast Forward  
Press and hold the 9 button while playing a  
file.  
When you release the 9 button, the  
recorder will resume normal playback.  
➥
• When the index mark is shown in the middle of a file, it will stop temporarily in  
the position of the index mark.  
• The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file. Continue pressing the  
9 button to proceed with the cue from the beginning of the next file.  
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Playing  
Rewind  
Press and hold the 0 button while playing a  
file.  
When you release the 0 button, the  
recorder will resume normal playback.  
➥
2
• When the index mark is shown in the middle of a file, it will stop temporarily in  
the position of the index mark.  
• The recorder stops when it reaches the beginning of the file. Continue pressing  
the 0 button to proceed with the review from the end of the previous file.  
Locating the Beginning of the File  
Press the 9 button during playback, slow playback, or fast playback.  
The next file is cued and playback starts at the original speed.  
➥
Press the 0 button during playback, slow playback, or fast playback.  
The file being played is cued and playback starts at the original  
speed.*  
➥
Press the 0 button 2 times during playback, slow playback or fast  
playback.  
The previous file is cued, and playback starts at the original speed.*  
• When the index mark is shown in the middle of a file, playback starts at the  
➥
position of the index mark.  
* If the previous playback is set (ꢀ P.31), the recorder will playback in reverse  
skip for the set time.  
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When Playing Back or Fast Forwarding to the End of the Last File  
When it reaches to the end of the last file, “End” will flash for 5  
seconds, and stops at the starting position of the last file. While “End”  
is flashing, the following operation can be executed.  
2
• If you press the 0 button, the recorder will start playback in reverse skip returning to whichever  
closer, the starting position of the last file or the index mark. When the previous playback is set to “On”,  
it will be played in reverse skip only for the set time of the previous playback.  
• If you press and hold the 0 button, the recorder will start fast rewind from the end of the last file, and  
start playback from the point the button is released.  
• If you press the 9 button, the recorder will skip to the starting position of the head file and stop.  
• If you press and hold the 9 button, the recorder will skip to the starting position of the head file, and  
stop at the position the button is released.  
Playback Through 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.  
➥
EAR (earphone)  
jack  
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Notes  
• To avoid irritation to the ear, insert the earphone after turning down the  
volume level.  
• When you listen with the earphone during playback, do not raise the volume  
too much. It may cause hearing impairment and decrease in hearing ability.  
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Continuous Playback (All Play)  
This function allows you to listen to all your recordings of one folder in one go without any stop  
between the files.  
Press the +or button in the sub  
–
2
menu screen, and select the “All  
Play”.  
1
1,3  
See ꢀ P.38, 75 regarding the sub menu.  
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The continuous playback setup process  
begins.  
2
3
Press the +or button to choose  
–
2
between “On” and “Off”.  
On: Continuous playback.  
Off: Returns to playback with stop  
between single files.  
Press the OK or 0 button to  
complete the setup screen.  
4
5
5
4
Press the STOPbutton to close the  
menu.  
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Note  
• After playback of last file in the folder, “End” appears on the screen and playback stops automatically.  
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Repeat Playback  
This function enables repeated playback of part of the file being played.  
Choose the file for Repeat  
Playback, and press the PLAY  
1
2
button.  
1
File playback begins.  
Press and hold the OK button for  
2
1 second or longer.  
2
“
Start?” will flash on the display.  
Press the OK button briefly at the  
point you want to start Repeat  
Playback.  
3
“
End?” will flash on the display.  
Even while “ Start?” and “ End?” are  
flashing, changing the playback speed  
(ꢀ P.25), fast forward and rewind (ꢀP.25)  
can be executed the same as during  
normal playback, and it can be advanced  
quickly to the start or end position.  
3
When it reaches to the end of the file while  
“
End?” is flashing, the point will  
become the end position, and repeat  
playback will start.  
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Repeat Playback  
Press the OK button briefly again  
at the position you want repeat  
playback to end.  
The recorder repeatedly plays back the  
section between the start and the end  
positions until you cancel repeat  
playback.  
4
4
2
The playback speed (ꢀ P.25) can be set during repeat playback as  
well as normal playback. If an index mark (ꢀ P.32) is inserted or  
deleted during repeat playback, repeat playback will be cancelled  
and return to the normal playback.  
Cancel the Continuous Playback Function  
Press the OK button.  
Pressing the OK button will release repeat playback and continue  
playback.  
➥
Press the STOP button.  
Pressing the STOP button will release repeat playback and stop  
playback.  
➥
Press the 9 button.  
Pressing the 9 button will release repeat playback and fast  
forward and cue to the beginning of the next file.  
➥
Press the 0 button.  
Pressing the 0 button will release repeat playback and rewind  
and reverse to the beginning of the current file.  
➥
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Auto Backspace Review (Back Space)  
To ease the reviewing of a voice file you can set an auto backspace for either 1 or 2 seconds, so  
you will listen to the last phrase repeatedly.  
Press the +or button in the sub  
–
2
menu screen, and select the “Back  
1
Space”.  
See ꢀ P.38, 75 regarding the sub menu.  
1,3  
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The auto backspace review setup  
process begins.  
2
3
Press the +or button to choose  
–
2
from “Off”, “1 Sec” and “2 Sec”.  
Off:  
Perform normal cueing.  
1 Sec: Start playback from 1 second  
before.  
2 Sec: Start playback from 2 seconds  
before.  
Press the OK or 0 button to  
complete the setup screen.  
4
5
6
5
6
4
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
Press the 0 button while the file  
is being replayed.  
Playback starts at the set point of seconds  
before.  
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Note  
• If “1 Sec” or “2 Sec” is set at the previous playback, and even though the 0 button is pressed, it does not  
reverse skip to the cue or the index mark position. Reverse skip is executed for only the set time (1 or 2  
seconds).  
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Index Marks  
Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to provide a quick and easy way  
of keeping track of important sections in the file.  
Setting an Index Mark  
2
Press the INDEX button during  
recording or playback to set an  
index mark.  
An index number appears on the display.  
1
2
Locating an Index Mark  
Hold the 9 or 0 button while  
1
playing a file.  
The recorder stops for 1 second when it  
reaches the index mark.  
2
Clearing an Index Mark  
Locate the index mark you want  
to clear.  
3
4
Press the ERASE button while the  
index number appears for  
approximately 2 seconds on the  
display.  
The index mark is erased.  
4
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Notes  
• Up to 16 index marks can be set in a file. Attempting to set more index marks will cause “Index Full” to  
appear on the display.  
• Index marks cannot be set or cleared in a locked file (ꢀ P.34).  
• The index marks can only be placed in WMA files recorded with OLYMPUS recorder .  
• If the 0 button is pressed in the set status of “1 Sec” or “2 Sec” in the previous playback, it will reverse  
skip for only the set time.  
2
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Locking Files (Lock)  
Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased.  
Locked files are not erased when you choose to erase all files from a folder (ꢀ P.71).  
Press the FOLDER button to  
2
choose a folder.  
1
3
2
1
Press the 9 or 0 button to  
choose the file you want to lock.  
2
Press and hold the OK button for  
1 second or longer.  
The menu opens (ꢀ P.38,74).  
3
Press the +or button to choose  
–
“Sub Menu”.  
4
5
Press the OK or 9 button.  
“Lock” will be displayed on the screen.  
4,7  
Press the OK or 9 button.  
5,6  
The file locking setup process begins.  
6
7
Press the +or button to choose  
–
between “On” and “Off”.  
On: Locks the file and prevents it from  
being erased.  
Off: Unlocks the file and allows it to be  
erased.  
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Press the OK or 0 button to  
complete the setup screen.  
8
9
9
8
Press the STOP button to close the  
menu.  
2
a Erase lock indicator  
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LCD Display Information  
You can select an option for the display of the recorder. This helps review and confirm different  
recorder settings and file information.  
While in Stop or Playback Mode  
2
Press the OK button.  
Each time the OK button is pressed, the recorder will display 1 to 3  
repeatedly. If there is no file, remaining recording time will be displayed.  
1 File length  
2 File length  
3 Time stamp  
(Count up indicator)  
(Count down indicator)  
Shows the time that the file  
was recorded.  
Indicates the length of the file  
and playback elapsed time with  
the bar and counting up.  
Indicates the length of the file  
and the remaining playback  
time with the bar and counting  
down.  
While in Stop Mode  
Press and hold the STOP button.  
While the STOP button is being pressed down, 1 and 2 will be  
alternately displayed every second and will return to the previous display  
when the STOP button is released.  
1 Memory remaining  
(Remaining time  
indicator)  
2 Memory remaining  
(Remaining memory  
indicator)  
Displays the remaining  
time available for  
recording with the  
numbers and remaining  
memory E/F bar.  
Displays the remaining  
memory available for  
recording with the  
numbers and remaining  
memory E/F bar.  
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While in Record Mode  
Press the OK button.  
Each time the OK button is pressed, 1 and 2 will be alternately  
displayed.  
2
1 Recording level  
meter  
2 Recording level  
meter  
(Count up indicator)  
(Count down indicator)  
Displays the audio input  
level with the meter at  
the bottom, remaining  
memory with the E / F  
bar and recording  
elapsed time with the  
counter.  
Displays the audio  
input level with the  
meter at the bottom,  
remaining memory  
with the E / F bar and  
remaining recording  
time with the count  
down.  
Display in the stereo recording mode  
Display in the monaural recording mode  
While in Recording in VCVA Mode  
Press the OK button.  
Each time the OK button is pressed, 1 and 2 will be alternately  
displayed.  
1 VCVA recording  
2 VCVA recording  
level meter  
level meter  
(Count up indicator)  
Displays the audio input  
level and start level with  
the meter at the bottom,  
remaining memory with  
the E / F bar and recording  
elapsed time with the  
counter.  
(Count down indicator)  
Displays the audio input  
level and start level with  
the meter at the bottom,  
Display in the stereo recording mode  
remaining memory with  
theE/Fbarandremaining  
recording time with the  
count down.  
(Displays in “Standby” if  
it has not reached to the  
(Displays in “Standby” if  
it has not reached to the  
VCVA start level).  
VCVA start level).  
Display in the monaural recording mode  
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Menu List (VOICE Mode)  
Menu  
Press and hold the OK button for 1 second or longer.  
2
ST HQ  
Rec Mode  
HQ  
SP  
LP  
Selection from ST HQ, HQ, SP and  
LP modes.  
(
)
P.20  
ꢀ
Mic sense setting. Selection  
between Conf (high-sensitivity  
mode) and Dict (low-sensitivity  
mode).  
Conf  
Dict  
Mic Sense  
(
)
)
P.21  
ꢀ
On  
Off  
VCVA setting. Switch between On  
(enabled) and Off (disabled).  
VCVA  
(
P.18  
ꢀ
Sub Menu  
(
)
P.75  
ꢀ
: Press the + or – button.  
: Press the OK or 9 button.  
: Press the OK or 0 button.  
: Press the 0 button.  
: Press the OK button.  
: Press and hold the OK button  
for 1 second or longer.  
: Initial setting.  
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Notes  
• If you press either of the STOP, REC or PLAY button during the setting, the previously set items will be applied  
and enters into the stop mode.  
• The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a selected item  
is not applied.  
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Sub Menu  
Locking files setting. Selection  
between On (locked) and Off  
(unlocked).  
On  
Off  
Lock  
2
(
)
)
P.34  
ꢀ
Off  
Back Space  
Back space setting. Selection from  
Off, 1 Sec and 2 Sec.  
1Sec  
2Sec  
(
P.31  
ꢀ
Continuous playback setting.  
Selection between On (enabled)  
and Off (disabled).  
On  
Off  
All Play  
(
)
)
)
)
)
)
P.28  
ꢀ
In order of hour, minute, year,  
month and day.  
Time/Date setting.  
Time & Date  
(
P.12  
P.79  
P.78  
P.77  
P.76  
ꢀ
Cancel  
Format  
Recorder formatting.  
Start  
(
ꢀ
Adjust the level from 1 to 12.  
06  
LCD contrast  
adjustment.  
Contrast  
(
ꢀ
Backlight setting. Selection  
between On (enabled) and Off  
(disabled).  
On  
Off  
Backlight  
(
ꢀ
System sounds setting. Selection  
between On (enabled) and Off  
(disabled).  
On  
Off  
Beep  
(
ꢀ
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Using the Recorder on Your PC  
Saving Files in Your PC  
By being connected to a PC, the recorder enables you to do the following:  
• You 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.  
• Playback voice files on your PC.  
The voice file recorded by this recorder can be played on your PC using the Windows Media  
Player or the simplified playback software, DSS Player - Lite, which can be downloaded for  
free from the website of the Olympus. Using the DSS Player – Lite enables you to search the  
index marks that are marked on the voice files. Also, using the Windows Media Player, the  
stored WMA or MP3 files on your PC can be transferred and played back on this recorder.  
OLYMPUS homepage : http://www.olympus.com/  
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Precautions on Using the Recorder Connected to a PC  
G
When you are downloading a file from  
the recorder or uploading a file to the  
recorder, do not remove the USB  
connecter even if the screen is  
indicating you can. Data is still being  
transferred while the record/play  
indicator light and USB access indicator  
light are blinking in red. When removing  
the USB connecter, be sure to follow the  
description in ꢀP.43. If the USB  
connecter is removed before the drive  
is stopped, data may not be  
successfully transferred.  
G On a PC, do not format the drive of the  
recorder. Initialization is not successfully  
achieved on a PC. For initialization, follow  
the instructions in the Sub Menu screen  
of the recorder (ꢀ P.79).  
G Never make an operation such as  
deleting, moving or changing the name  
of this recorder’s 5 voice folders  
(DSS_FLDA to DSS_FLDE), music  
folders (Music) or management files in  
each folder using the file management  
tool such as “Explorer”.  
The order of files may be changed or  
files may become unrecognizable.  
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Operating  
Environment  
PC:  
IBM PC/AT compatible PC  
G 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.  
Operating System:  
Microsoft Windows Me/ 2000  
Professional/XP Professional, Home  
Edition  
G As the noise may cause adverse effects  
on electronics devices nearby the  
recorder, unplug the external  
microphone and earphone when you  
connect the recorder to a PC.  
3
USB port:  
One free port  
Others:  
Internet environment when accessing to  
the music information site.  
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Note  
• USB ports are not supported on PCs running  
Windows 95, 98 or that have been upgraded from  
Windows 95, 98 to any other OS.  
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Connecting to Your PC  
Connecting to Your PC  
Slide the HOLD switch to the hold  
1
side, turn the recorder off.  
1
The display will turn off.  
3
Detach the battery compartment  
pressing the RELEASE button of  
the rear side.  
2
3
Connect the recorder’s USB  
terminal to a PC USB port or USB  
2
3
hub.  
“Remote” is displayed on recorder if the  
USB is connected.  
Launch My computer, in the window, the  
recorder will appear as a removable disk.  
Transfer the audio files to your  
computer.  
The 5 folders of this recorder are  
displayed as “DSS_FLDA”, “DSS_FLDB”,  
“DSS_FLDC”, “DSS_FLDD” and  
“DSS_FLDE”, and the recorded voice files  
are saved in WMA format in these files.  
4
You can copy them to any folder on your computer.  
While transmitting data, “Busy” 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.  
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Note  
• If you are using Windows 2000, Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC.  
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Disconnecting to Your PC  
Click the  
on the task bar  
located at the lower-right  
corner of the screen. Click  
[Safely Remove Hardware].  
1
It will read [Stop USB Disk-Drive] for  
Windows Me. The drive letter will  
differ depending on the computer  
being used.  
3
1
When the safe to remove hardware window appears, click [OK].  
2
3
Make sure that the display is turned off, disconnect the USB.  
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Notes  
• NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light and USB access indicator light are flashing  
in red. If you do so, the data may be destroyed.  
• Refer to the user's manual for your PC regarding the USB port or USB hub on your PC.  
• Be sure to push the USB connector all the way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly.  
• Use the supplied USB extension cable depending on situations.  
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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 the  
PC to the corresponding music folder of the recorder.  
Using Windows Media Player  
By using Windows Media Player, music  
files from music CDs can be converted  
(ripped) (ꢀ P.47) and music files that you  
Music CD  
4
have bought from any music distribution  
sites can be easily transferred to the  
Internet  
recorder (ꢀ P.48).  
Copyright and Copyright Protection Feature (DRM)  
By the Copyright Act, any voice/music files and music CDs downloaded from the Internet without  
the copyright holder’s permission may not be reproduced, distributed, publicized/re-publicized  
on the Internet, or converted into WMA or MP3 files for the purpose of commercial business or  
sale.  
A WMA file may be provided with DRM (Digital Right Management) for copyright protection.  
DRM limits the file to copy or distribute music files that are converted (ripped) from a music CD  
or downloaded from music distribution services. To transfer a WMA file with DRM to the recorder,  
you need to use appropriate methods such as Windows Media Player. Copying the music files  
with DRM purchased from online music distribution service to a portable device such as this  
recorder may be restricted.  
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Note  
• This recorder is compatible with Microsoft Corporation PD-DRM, but not with JANUS.  
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Window Names  
Windows Media Player 10  
1
2
4
3
4
! @  
56 78 9  
0
1 Features taskbar  
2 Quick Access  
Pannel button  
3 Seek slider  
4 Rewind button  
5 Play button  
6 Stop button  
7 Previous button  
8 Next button  
9 Mute button  
0 Volume slider  
! Shuffle/Repeat button  
@ Fast Forward button  
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Window Names  
Windows Media Player 9  
0
4
1
2
3
!
45 6  
8
9
7
9 Volume slider  
0 Quick Access box  
! Fast Forward button  
1 Features taskbar  
5 Stop button  
6 Previous button  
7 Next button  
8 Mute button  
2 Seek slider  
3 Rewind button  
4 Play button  
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Copying Music from CD  
Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive  
and start Windows Media Player.  
5
3
2
1
From the Features taskbar, click  
the [Rip] menu.  
For Windows Media Player 9  
From the Features taskbar, click the [Copy  
from CD] menu.  
2
Click the [View Album Info].  
If Internet connectivity is available, CD  
information is searched.  
3
4
4
Put a check mark on the music file  
that you want to copy.  
Windows Media Player 10  
Click the [Rip Music].  
4
For Windows Media Player 9  
Click the [Copy Music].  
5
5
3
Files copied to a PC are stored in WMA  
format. Music files copied are categorized  
by artist, album, genre, etc. and added to  
the play list.  
Windows Media Player 9  
2
4
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Transferring Music File to the Recorder  
You 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.47).  
Windows Media Player 10  
Connect the recorder to a PC and  
start Windows Media Player.  
6
2
4
1
2
3
From the Features taskbar, click  
the [Sync].  
From the pull down menu on the  
left side window, select the play list  
to be transferred to the recorder  
and put the check marks on the  
music file that you want to transfer.  
The order of music pieces can be changed  
by Drag & Drop of the music file in the  
4
play list displayed.  
From the pull down menu on the  
right side window, select the drive  
corresponding to the recorder.  
3
5
4
The recorder is recognized as  
Removable Disk.  
a
Click on the upper right corner and  
5 set the synchronization options.  
Click on the [Create folder hierarchy on  
device] to check.*  
The folder with artist name or album name  
is automatically created. This will make you  
find the file you want to listen to more easily.  
5
* If [Create folder hierarchy on device] is  
checked by default, click to uncheck the  
box once, and click it again to check.  
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Click the [Start Sync].  
The file is transferred to the recorder. The music file transferred to the recorder is displayed  
in Item on Device.  
6
After transferring a language-learning file to the music folder, if you further transfer or copy the  
file to your desired voice folder (DSS_FLDA to DSS_FLDE) using a software like “Explorer”, you  
can use the functions such as partial repeat, fast playback, slow playback, and previous playback.  
Windows Media Player 9  
Connect the recorder to a PC and  
start Windows Media Player.  
4
4
1
From the Features taskbar, click  
the [Copy to CD or Device] menu.  
2
Select the play list to be  
transferred to the recorder and put  
the check marks on the music file  
that you want to transfer.  
The order of music pieces can be  
changed by Drag & Drop of the music file  
in the play list displayed.  
3
From Item on Device, select the  
drive corresponding to the  
recorder.  
The recorder is recognized as a removable  
disk.  
4
2
3
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Transferring Music File to the Recorder  
Select the destination folder.  
6
5
To transfer to “Root” folder  
The empty column part of the item on the  
device (Root of the drive) is  
selected.  
To transfer to “Music” folder  
empty  
column  
part  
Select the “Music” folder. Creating the  
“Artist name” folder or “Album name” folder  
beforehand will make the file management  
easier (The folders can be created in up  
4
to 2 layers in the “Music” folder.) (ꢀ P.51).  
To transfer to the voice folder  
Select a folder from DSS_FLDA to DSS_FLDE. (Functions such as partial repeat, fast playback,  
slow playback and auto backspace review, available. They are useful for learning languages.)  
Click the [Copy].  
The file is transferred to the recorder. The music file transferred to the recorder is displayed in  
Item on the window.  
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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 Player for details.  
• If the music files are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory, the message  
“Cannot make the system file. Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file” may appear on this recorder’s  
display. In such a case, erase the files to make free space (hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on  
the music file sizes) for the management file. (The more capacity for the management file will be necessary  
as the number of the music files increases.)  
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About the Music Folders  
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” folder. It is convenient  
to manage the multiple albums with the same artist name. Up to 199 files can be saved in each  
folder.  
Folder  
File  
First layer  
Second layer  
4
(Music File A)  
(Music File B)  
(Music File C)  
(Music File F)  
(Music File G)  
(Music File D)  
(Music File E)  
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Notes  
• Up to 128 folders including “Root” and “Music” folders can be operated on this recorder.  
• When using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync] instead of setting the synchronization options.  
All the files will be transferred to the part A above (ꢀ P.48).  
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About the Music Folders  
Selecting the Folders and Files  
List display  
The folders and files recorded in this  
recorder are displayed.  
File display  
Information of the selected file is displayed.  
Enters in playback standby mode.  
Upper (selected)  
folder  
Upper (selected) folder  
Folder  
Title (name of the file)/Artist  
File  
Scroll bar  
(appears when the whole contents  
cannot be displayed)  
4
Selecting “Music”  
folder  
Selecting “Greatest  
Hits” folder  
Selecting  
“SONG G” file  
Selecting  
“SONG D” file  
Selecting “SONG  
A” file  
+ or - button: Moves the cursor up and  
down.  
9 or OK button: Opens the selected  
folder/file.  
Selecting “SONG  
B” file  
0 button: Returns to the upper folder.  
FOLDER button: Returns to the upper  
folder while in the list display, and returns  
to the list display while in the file display.  
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Music Playback  
This recorder supports WMA and MP3 formats. To playback the music files using the music  
player, you need to transfer (copy) the corresponding music files from the PC to this recorder’s  
folders for music (ꢀ P.48).  
Set the Mode switch to MUSIC.  
To EAR  
(earphone)  
jack  
The folder list or file list is displayed.  
1
1
2
Insert the stereo earphone into the  
EAR (earphone) jack of the recorder.  
2
3
Select the music file that you want  
to play.  
On the list display, place the cursor on  
the file you want to play, or change to the  
file display.  
If you press and hold the 9 or 0  
button in the file display, the files within  
the current folder are cued continuously.  
4
a File being selected  
b Length of the file being selected  
To return to the list display from the file  
display, or to return to the upper folder  
from the list display, press the FOLDER  
button.  
Press the PLAY or OK button to  
start playback.  
4
The title/artist name that cannot be  
displayed in one line is displayed scrolling  
to the left.  
4
4
c Play time of the file being played  
d Title and artist name of the file being  
played  
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Music Playback  
Press the + or button to select  
–
the proper sound volume.  
The display shows the volume level. You  
can choose between 0 and 30.  
5
6
6
Press the STOP button at any  
point you want to stop the  
playback.  
Resume playback by pressing PLAY or  
OK button again.  
5
The next track will automatically start once  
the track being played is finished. Press and  
hold the STOP button while this recorder is  
in stop mode to display the remaining  
memory.  
4
a Remaining memory indicator  
When the Playback Reaches to the End of the Last File  
When the playback reaches to the last file in the current folder, it returns to the starting  
position of the head file and stops. If you select “All” in “Play Mode”(ꢀ P.58), all the files in  
this recorder can be played continuously.  
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Notes  
• The proper bit rate for playback on the recorder is 5 kbps to 256 kbps for both the WMA and MP3 format.  
• It is possible to play back MP3 files with different bit rates (converting the bit rate within one file); however,  
the displayed time may not be accurate.  
• When using the earphones, do NOT set the volume too high. Listening at very high volume may lead to  
hearing loss.  
• It is possible to listen to music without the earphones, using the internal speakers; however, the sound will  
be in mono, not stereo.  
• Up to 40 characters per track can be used to list title and artist name.  
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Forwarding and Rewinding  
Fast Forward  
Press and hold the 9 button while playing a  
file.  
When you release the 9 button, the  
recorder will resume normal playback.  
➥
• The recorder stops when it reaches the end of the file. If you press and hold the  
9 button, it continues fast forwarding within the playback range selected in  
the “Play Mode”(ꢀ P.58). While “Random” (ꢀ P.60) is set to “On”, it continues  
fast forwarding of files randomly.  
4
Rewind  
Press and hold the 0 button while playing a  
file.  
When you release the 0 button, the  
recorder will resume normal playback.  
➥
• Once it reaches back to the starting position of the file, it stops. If you press and  
hold the 0 button, it continues rewinding within the playback range selected  
in the “Play Mode”. While “Random” is set to “On”, it continues the rewinding of  
files randomly.  
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Music Playback  
Skip a Music File While Playing It  
Press the 9 button while playing a file.  
The recorder skips to the beginning of the next track and starts  
playing it.  
➥
• It cues within the playback range selected in “Play Mode”(ꢀ P.58). If “Random”  
(ꢀ P.60) is “On”, it cues the next file randomly.  
Press the 0 button while playing a music file.  
The recorder skips to the beginning of the current track and starts  
playing it.  
➥
4
Press the 0 button 2 times during playback.  
The previous file is cued, and playback starts at the original speed.  
➥
• If “Random” is “On”, the files will be cued randomly.  
When the Playback or Fast Forward Reaches to the End of the Last File  
When the playback reaches to the end of the last file, it returns to the starting position of the  
head file and stops. If “Random” is “On”, it returns to the starting position of the file that is  
randomly played and stops.  
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Menu Setting During Playback  
In music mode, the following functions relating playback are  
available. They can be set during playback.  
Press the OK button while playing a  
file.  
➥ You can enter the menu setting  
while continuing playback, and set  
the following relating playback.  
For how to set each menu, see the  
reference pages.  
• During the setting, if you press the  
PLAY button or there is no operation  
made for 8 seconds, menu setting will  
be finished.  
4
Play Mode:  
Repeat:  
Random:  
WOW:  
Folder/All (ꢀ P.58)  
Off/On/Single (ꢀ P.59)  
On/Off (ꢀ P.60)  
Functions (ꢀ P.61)  
Functions (ꢀ P.63)  
EQ:  
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Selecting Play Mode (Play Mode)  
You can set 2 kinds of play modes.  
You can select either playing the tracks in a folder or playing all the tracks recorded in this  
recorder.  
Press and hold the OK button for  
1 second or longer.  
“Play Mode” will be displayed on the  
screen (ꢀ P.68, 74).  
1
3
1
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The play mode setup process begins.  
2
4
Press the +or button to choose  
–
2
between “Folder” and “All”.  
Folder: Plays the music files within the  
folder.  
3
4
5
All: Plays all the music files recorded in  
the recorder.  
Press the OK or 0 button to  
complete the setup screen.  
If you select “All”, “ALL” will appear on  
the display.  
5
4
a Play mode indicator  
Press the STOP or 0 button to  
close the menu.  
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Notes  
• If no operation is made for 3 minutes during the setting, it will return to the stop status.  
• If “All” is selected, it plays the files within the folder, then starts playing the files in the next folder.  
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Repeat Playback (Repeat)  
You can set the repeat playback of the music files within the range set in “Play Mode” (ꢀ P.58).  
Press and hold the OK button for  
1 second or longer.  
The menu opens (ꢀ P.68, 74).  
1
2
2
1
Press the +or button to choose  
–
“Repeat”.  
3
4
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The repeat setup process begins.  
3
4
Press the +or button to choose  
–
from “On”, “Off” and “Single”.  
On: Repeats playback of the music files  
within the range set in “Play Mode”.  
4
Off: Cancels the setting.  
Single: Repeats playback of the selected  
one file.  
Press the OK or 0 button to  
complete the setup screen.  
An icon appears on the display according  
to the setting.  
6
5
6
5
a Repeat playback indicator  
Press the STOP or 0 button to  
close the menu.  
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Notes  
• If no operation is made for 3 minutes during the setting, it will return to the stop status.  
• If both “Repeat” and “Random” are set to “On”, it repeats playback randomly.  
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Random Playback (Random)  
You can set the random playback of the music files within the range set in “Play Mode”  
(ꢀ P.58).  
Press and hold the OK button for  
1 second or longer.  
The menu opens (ꢀ P.68, 74).  
2
1
2
1
Press the +or button to choose  
–
“Random”.  
3
4
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The random setup process begins.  
3
4
Press the +or button to choose  
–
between “On” and “Off”.  
On: Plays the music files within the range  
set in “Play Mode” randomly.  
6
4
5
Off: Cancels the setting.  
Press the OK or 0 button to  
complete the setup screen.  
An icon appears on the display according  
to the setting.  
5
6
a Random playback indicator  
6
Press the STOP or 0 button to  
close the menu.  
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Notes  
• If no operation is made for 3 minutes during the setting, it will return to the stop status.  
• If “All” is selected in “Play Mode”, all files in a folder are randomly played, then another folder will be  
randomly selected, and the files in the folder will be randomly played.  
• If both “Repeat” and “Random” are set to “On”, it repeats playback randomly.  
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Increasing the WOW Effect (WOW)  
The recorder has WOW, an audio processing technology that increases sound clarity and bass  
quality. The level of the surround effect (SRS 3D) and the bass effect (TruBass) may be individually  
adjusted through three levels of processing or turned off.  
Surround effect (SRS 3D):Increases the sound-expansion effect and sound clarity.  
Bass effect (TruBass):  
Enriches the low sounds.  
Press and hold the OK button for  
1 second or longer.  
The menu opens (ꢀ P.68, 74).  
2
1
2
Press the +or button to choose  
–
1
“WOW”.  
4
Press the OK or 9 button.  
“SRS 3D” will be displayed on the screen.  
3
4
3,4  
Press the OK or 9 button again.  
The surround effect setup process begins  
(SRS 3D).  
Press the + or button to select  
–
the surround level.  
6
5
6
Press the OK or 0 button to  
save your setting.  
5
Returns to the “SRS 3D” or “TruBass”  
selection display.  
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Increasing the WOW Effect (WOW)  
Press the + or  
button to  
–
choose “TruBass”.  
7
8
7,9  
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The bass effect setup process begins  
(TruBass).  
8
Press the +or button to select  
–
4
the bass effect level.  
9
10  
Press the OK or 0 button to  
save your setting.  
11  
10  
Returns to the “SRS 3D” or “TruBass”  
selection display.  
Press the STOP button to close  
the menu.  
11  
a WOW indicator  
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Notes  
• If no operation is made for 3 minutes during the setting, it will return to the stop status.  
• Both the surround effect and bass effect are Off as the WOW default settings.  
• “WOW” will be displayed on the screen if the surround effect or the bass effect is set.  
• The WOW effect will be weakened if the bit rate for any music file is less than 32 kbps.  
• Depending on the song, the WOW effect will be heightened, and may sound like noise. If this happens,  
adjust the WOW effect.  
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Selecting Equalizer (EQ)  
If you change the equalizer setting, you can enjoy the music with your favorite sound quality.  
Press and hold the OK button for  
1 second or longer.  
The menu opens (ꢀ P.68, 74).  
1
2
2
1
Press the +or button to choose  
–
“EQ”.  
3
4
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The equalizer setup process begins.  
3
4
Press the +or button to select the  
–
desired equalizer characteristics.  
Flat  
Rock  
Pop  
Jazz  
User  
6
4
5
If you select “User”, repeat the procedures  
from step 5 in P.64.  
Press the OK or 0 button to  
complete the setup screen.  
5
6
Press the STOP or 0 button to  
close the menu.  
6
a Equalizer indicator  
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Notes  
• If no operation is made for 3 minutes during the setting, it will return to the stop status.  
• The equalizer default setting is Flat.  
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Selecting Equalizer (EQ)  
When Changing the User Equalizer  
You can customize your own equalizer by changing the User settings.  
Press and hold the OK button for  
1 second or longer.  
The menu opens (ꢀ P.68, 74).  
1
2,4  
Press the +or button to choose  
–
“EQ”.  
1
3
2
3
4
4
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The equalizer setup process begins.  
Press the +or button to choose  
–
“User”.  
The user setup process begins.  
Press the 9 button.  
Select the frequency band.  
5
6
5
6
Press the 9 or 0 button to  
select the frequency band.  
60Hz  
250Hz  
1kHz  
4kHz  
12kHz  
Low tone  
High tone  
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Press the + or button to select  
–
the equalizer level.  
7
You can select the equalizer level from  
–10dB to 10dB in 1dB increments. The  
higher the decibel value, the louder the  
sound. The default setting is 0dB.  
To change the settings again, press the  
9 or 0 button and repeat the  
procedure from step 6.  
9
7
8
Press the OK button to complete  
the setup screen.  
8
9
9
4
Press the STOP or 0 button to  
close menu.  
a User equalizer indicator  
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Notes  
• If no operation is made for 3 minutes during the setting, it will return to the stop status.  
• Your equalizer settings will be retained in memory even when you change the battery.  
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Moving the Tracks (Move)  
You can change the playback order of music files on the recorder.  
Select the folder (file) of the tracks that you want to move beforehand.  
Press and hold the OK button for  
1 second or longer.  
The menu opens (ꢀ P.68, 74).  
1
2
2
Press the +or button to choose  
–
1
3
“Move”.  
4
Press the OK or 9 button.  
Lists up the files in the current folder.  
3
Press the +or button to choose  
–
the file.  
4
4
5
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The cursor flashes and the target file to  
move is fixed.  
5
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Press the + or button to select  
–
the place to move.  
6
8
6
7
Press the OK or 0 button.  
If there are more files you want to move,  
repeat the procedures from step 4 to step 7.  
7
8
Press the STOP button to close  
the menu.  
If you press and hold the OK button for 1  
second or longer, moving will be  
completed and it returns to the “Move”  
display.  
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Note  
• If no operation is made for 3 minutes during the setting, it will return to the stop status.  
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Menu List (MUSIC mode)  
Menu  
Press and hold the OK button for 1 second or longer.  
Folder  
Playback mode range setting.  
Selection between Folder and All.  
Play Mode  
All  
(
)
)
P.58  
P.59  
ꢀ
On  
Off  
Repeat mode setting. Selection  
from On (enabled), Off (disabled)  
and Single (single repeat).  
Repeat  
(
ꢀ
4
Single  
Random mode setting. Selection  
between On (enabled) and Off  
(disabled).  
On  
Off  
Random  
(
)
)
P.60  
P.61  
ꢀ
Off  
High  
SRS 3D  
TruBass  
WOW  
Low  
Middle  
(
ꢀ
Flat  
Rock  
Pop  
EQ  
User  
Jazz  
(
)
P.63  
ꢀ
Register your equalizer setting.  
While selecting the corresponding  
file to move, pressing the 0  
button will revert the display.  
Move  
Replace music files.  
(
)
)
P.66  
P.75  
ꢀ
Sub Menu  
(
ꢀ
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Sub Menu  
System sound setting. Selection  
between On (enabled) and Off  
(disabled).  
On  
Off  
Beep  
(
)
)
)
)
)
P.76  
P.77  
P.78  
P.79  
ꢀ
Backlight setting. Selection between  
On (enabled) and Off (disabled)  
formatting.  
On  
Off  
Backlight  
(
ꢀ
Adjust the from level 1 to 12.  
06  
LCD contrast  
adjustment.  
Contrast  
4
(
ꢀ
Cancel  
Recorder formatting.  
Format  
Start  
(
ꢀ
In order of hour, minute, year,  
month and day.  
Time/Date setting.  
Time & Date  
(
P.12  
ꢀ
: Press the or button.  
: Press the OK or 9 button.  
: Press the 9 button.  
: Press the OK or 0 button.  
: Press the 0 button.  
: Press the OK button.  
+ –  
: Press and hold the OK button  
for 1 second or longer.  
: Initial setting.  
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Notes  
• The above is the menu chart of this recorder when it enters into the menu from stop status. During playback  
of music files, displaying the menu by pressing the OK button shortly will set each of the following items;  
“Play Mode”, “Repeat”, “Random”, “WOW” and “EQ”. If the PLAY button is pressed during the setting or no  
operation is made for 8 seconds, it will return to the playback display.  
• If you press the STOP, REC or the PLAY button, during a menu setup operation, the recorder will stop and  
apply the items that were set to that point.  
• The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a selected item  
is not applied.  
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Features Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player  
Erasing  
Erasing One File at a Time  
A selected file can be erased from a folder.  
Select the file you want to delete.  
In the stop status, display the file or place  
the cursor on the file in the list display.  
1
2
Press the ERASE button.  
The “Cancel” indicator flashes.  
2
4
5
Press the +or button to choose  
–
“Erase”.  
3
3
Press the ERASE or OK button.  
The display changes to “File Erase!” and  
erasing will start.  
4
“Erase Done” is displayed when the file is  
erased. File numbers will be reassigned  
automatically.  
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Erase All Files from a Folder  
All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously.  
The locked files (ꢀ P.34) and the files set to read-only on the PC will not be erased.  
Select the folder in which you want  
to erase all files.  
1
Press the ERASE button for 3  
seconds or longer.  
The “Cancel” indicator flashes.  
1
2
2
5
Press the +or button to choose  
–
“All Erase”.  
3
3
4
Press the ERASE or OK button.  
The display changes to “All Erase!” and  
erasing will start.  
4
“Erase Done” is displayed when the files are  
erased. The locked files and read-only files  
are reassigned the file numbers in ascending  
order, starting from “1”.  
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Erasing  
Notes  
• An erased file cannot be restored.  
• The locked files and the files that are set to read-only will not be erased (ꢀ P.34).  
• If the ERASE button or the OK button is not pressed within 8 seconds after the erase mode display flashes,  
the recorder will return to the stop status.  
• Completion of erasing may take about over 10 seconds. Never do anything during this period because data  
may be corrupted.  
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Hold  
Setting the HOLD switch to the HOLD position.  
If you set the recorder to HOLD status by sliding the HOLD  
switch in the direction of the arrow, the current conditions will  
be preserved, and all buttons and switches except the HOLD  
switch will be disabled. This feature is useful when the recorder  
has to be carried in a bag or pocket.  
Remember to reset the HOLD switch when using the  
recorder.  
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Notes  
5
• If you switch to the Hold mode during stop status, the display will be turned off. Pressing any button during  
this status will make the clock display flash for 2 seconds, but will not operate the recorder.  
• If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is disabled with the playback (recording) state  
unchanged. (When playback has ended and the recording has ended due the remaining memory being  
used up, it will be in the stop state.)  
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Menu Setting Method  
Each item of the menu list (ꢀ P.38, 68) can be set by the following method.  
Menu Setting  
Press and hold the OK button for  
1 second or longer.  
The menu opens (ꢀ P.38, 68).  
1
Press the + or button to move  
–
to the item to be set.  
2
3
5
Press the OK or 9 button.  
Moves to the setting of the selected item.  
When Sub Menu is selected, move to the  
item of the sub menu (ꢀ P.38, 68, 75).  
Press the 0button to return to the  
previous page.  
Press the +or button to change  
–
the setting.  
4
Press the OK or 0 button to  
complete the setup screen.  
5
6
Press the STOP or 0 button to  
close the menu.  
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Sub Menu Setting  
Press and hold the OK button for  
1 second or longer.  
1
2
The menu opens (ꢀ P.38, 68, 74).  
Press the +or button to choose  
–
“Sub Menu”.  
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The sub menu opens.  
3
5
Press the + or button to move  
–
to the item to be set.  
4
5
Press the OK or 9 button.  
Moves to the setting of the selected item.  
Press the 0button to return to the  
previous page.  
Press the +or button to change  
–
the setting.  
6
Press the OK or 0 button to  
complete the setup screen.  
7
8
Press the STOP button to close  
the menu.  
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System Sounds (Beep)  
The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds  
may be turned off.  
Press the +or button in the sub  
–
menu screen, and select the  
1
“Beep”.  
See ꢀ P.38, 68, 75 regarding the sub menu.  
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The system sound setup process begins.  
2
3
Press the +or button to choose  
–
between “On” and “Off”.  
5
Press the OK or 0 button to  
complete the setup screen.  
4
5
Press the STOPbutton to close the  
menu.  
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Backlight (Backlight)  
The recorder display backlight is On by default. The display will remain lit for about 10 seconds  
when a button on the recorder is pressed.  
Press the +or button in the sub  
–
menu screen, and select the  
1
“Backlight”.  
See ꢀ P.38, 68, 75 regarding the sub menu.  
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The backlight setup process begins.  
2
3
Press the +or button to choose  
–
between “On” and “Off”.  
On: Backlight is enabled.  
Off: Backlight is disabled.  
5
Press the OK or 0 button to  
complete the setup screen.  
4
5
Press the STOPbutton to close the  
menu.  
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LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast)  
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels.  
Press the +or button in the sub  
–
menu screen, and select the  
“Contrast”.  
1
See ꢀ P.38, 68, 75 regarding the sub menu.  
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The LCD display contrast setup process  
begins.  
2
3
Press the + or button to set the  
–
contrast level.  
You can adjust the LCD display contrast  
level from 1 to 12.  
5
Press the OK or 0 button to  
complete the setup screen.  
4
5
Press the STOPbutton to close the  
menu.  
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Formatting the Recorder (Format)  
If you format the recorder, all function settings will return to their defaults*.  
All files** stored in the recorder will be deleted.  
If you have important files that you want to save, connect the recorder to a computer and transfer  
those files from the recorder to the computer before formatting the device.  
*
Date and time settings will not be cleared, so you won’t need to set them again.  
** Locked files will also be deleted.  
Press the +or button in the sub  
–
menu screen, and select the  
1
“Format”.  
See ꢀ P.38, 68, 75 regarding the sub menu.  
Press the OK or 9 button.  
The “Cancel” indicator flashes.  
2
3
4
5
5
Press the +or button to choose  
–
“Start”.  
The “Start” indicator flashes.  
Press the OK button.  
After “Data Will Be Cleared” flashes for 2  
seconds, “Cancel” flashes.  
Press the + or button again to  
–
choose “Start”.  
The “Start” indicator flashes.  
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Formatting the Recorder (Format)  
Press the OK button.  
Formatting begins and an indicator  
flashes on the display.  
6
6
“Format Done” displays when formatting  
ends.  
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Notes  
• While formatting, do not remove the battery. It may take about 10 seconds or more for the erasing to end.  
• Never format the recorder from a PC.  
• After formatting, the first file name is 0001.  
• Once the recorder is formatted, the music files with DRM may not be transferred to the recorder again.  
• When the recorder is formatted, all the saved data, including locked files and read-only files, are erased.  
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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 from PC to Recorder using Explorer, etc.  
Start Windows.  
1
Connect the recorder to your PC.  
For the connection procedure, refer to “Connecting to Your PC ” (ꢀ P.42).  
2
Open the Explorer window.  
The recorder will appear as a removable drive icon.  
3
6
Copy the data.  
While the data is being written or copied, the record/play indicator light and USB access  
4
indicator light on the recorder will flash in red.  
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Note  
• NEVER disconnect the USB while the record/play indicator light and USB access indicator light are flashing  
in red. Otherwise data may be damaged.  
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Other Information  
Alarm Message List  
Message  
Meaning  
Explanation  
Action  
Battery Low  
Low battery  
power  
Battery power is getting low.  
Replace with new battery  
(ꢀ P.10).  
File Protected  
Index Full  
Erase-locked  
Index full  
Tried to delete a locked file.  
Unlock the file (ꢀ P.34).  
The file is full of index marks  
(maximum of 16 marks).  
Erase index marks that are no  
longer required (ꢀ P.32).  
Index Can’t Be  
Entered  
File not  
supporting index  
Tried to incorporate WMA file  
index marks into the music  
files or the files not recorded  
with the recorder.  
You can incorporate index  
marks into the voice files  
recorded with the recorder or IC  
recorders from Olympus only.  
Folder Full  
Folder full  
The folder is full of files  
(maximum of 199 files).  
Erase unnecessary files (ꢀ P.70).  
Memory Error  
Error in the  
internal flash  
memory  
Error in the internal memory.  
This is a malfunction, so go to the  
store where you purchased the  
recorder or an Olympus service  
station for repair (ꢀ P.87).  
Illegally copied  
file  
The music files copied illegally. Delete the file (ꢀ P.70).  
Licence  
Mismatch  
Memory Full  
No File  
Zero remaining  
memory  
No remaining internal memory. Erase unnecessary files (ꢀ P.70).  
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No file  
No files were found in the  
folder.  
Select another folder.  
Format Error  
Formatting error  
There was an error while  
formatting the recorder's  
memory.  
Reformat the memory (ꢀ P.79).  
Read Only File  
This file is read-  
only  
Tried to erase the file that is  
set to read-only on the PC.  
Cancel the read-only setting of  
the file on the PC.  
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Troubleshooting  
Symptom  
Probable cause  
Action  
Nothing appears The battery is not loaded properly.  
Verify polarity is correct.  
Replace with new battery (ꢀ P.10).  
on the display  
The battery is dead.  
The recorder is in HOLD mode.  
Release the recorder from HOLD  
(ꢀ P.11, 73).  
Won’t start  
The recorder is in HOLD mode.  
The battery is dead.  
Release the recorder from HOLD  
(ꢀ P.11,73).  
Replace with new battery (ꢀ P.10).  
Erase unnecessary files (ꢀ P.70).  
Check another folder.  
Unable to record Low remaining internal flash memory.  
The maximum number of files has been  
reached.  
MUSIC mode is active.  
Switch to VOICE mode (ꢀ P.14).  
No playback tone The earphone is connected.  
heard  
Unplug the earphones to use the  
internal speaker.  
The VOL(+ or -) button is set to 0.  
Adjust the VOL(+ or -) button (ꢀ P.24).  
Unlock the file (ꢀ P.34).  
Unable to erase  
The file is locked.  
The file is read-only.  
Cancel the read-only setting of the file on the PC.  
The recorder was shaken during recording.  
Noise heard  
during playback  
The recorder was placed near a cell phone Move the recorder.  
or fluorescent light while recording or  
during playback.  
The microphone sensitivity is too low.  
Set the microphone sensitivity to “Conf”  
mode and try again (ꢀ P.21).  
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Recording level  
too low  
The maximum number of index marks (16) Erase unnecessary index marks  
Unable to set  
index marks  
has been reached.  
The file is locked.  
The file is read-only.  
(ꢀ P.32).  
Unlock the file (ꢀ P.34).  
Cancel the read-only setting of the file on the PC.  
The destination folder for downloading was Copy the music file into the Root folder  
Cannot find the  
downloaded file  
other than the Root folder or Music folder.  
or Music folder.  
VOICE mode is active.  
Switch to MUSIC mode (ꢀ P.14).  
Switch to VOICE mode (ꢀ P.14).  
Switch to the right folder.  
MUSIC mode is active.  
Wrong folder.  
Cannot find the  
recorded voice  
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Accessories (optional)  
Stereo microphone: ME51S  
The high fidelity of the recording, which only stereo can perform. Furthermore, it gives clear  
sound quality with less noise.  
Noise-cancellation monaural microphone: ME12  
(Dictation microphone)  
Used to get crisp recordings of your own voice by reducing the effects of ambient noise.  
This is useful microphone and suits for voice recognition.  
Ni-MH rechargeable battery and charger set: BC400 (Europe only)  
BC400 comes with an Ni-MH rechargeable battery charger(BU-400) and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable  
batteries (BR401) as a pack. This charger can quick charge Olympus AA or AAA Ni-MH  
rechargeable batteries.  
Ni-MH rechargeable battery: BR401  
High-efficiency rechargeable long life batteries.  
Tie clip microphone: ME15  
(Monaural)  
Small concealing microphone with a tie-clip.  
Telephone pickup: TP7  
Earphone type microphone can be plugged into your ear while phoning. The voice or conversation  
over the phone can be clearly recorded.  
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Connecting cord: KA333  
Connecting cord which has stereo mini-plugs (ø3.5) with resistance at both ends. Use to connect  
from the earphone jack output of the recorder to the microphone input jack when recording.  
Converting plug adapters (PA331/PA231) which convert to the monaural mini plug (ø3.5) or  
monaural mini mini plug (ø2.5) are also enclosed.  
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Specifications  
For the Digital Voice Recorder  
Recording format  
Ni-MH rechargeable battery life  
Recording:  
Approx. 9 hours (Stereo)  
Approx. 12 hours (Monaural)  
Playback:  
Approx. 6 hours (Stereo)  
Approx. 6 hours (Monaural)  
WMA (Windows Media Audio)  
Input level –70 dBv  
Sampling frequency  
ST HQ mode: 44.1 kHz  
HQ mode: 44.1 kHz  
SP mode: 22 kHz  
LP mode: 8 kHz  
For the Digital Music Player  
Overall frequency response  
ST HQ mode: 100Hz to 15 kHz  
HQ mode: 100Hz to 12 kHz  
SP mode: 100Hz to 5 kHz  
LP mode: 100Hz to 3 kHz  
Recording time  
Compatible data format  
WMA, MP3 format  
Sampling frequency  
44.1 kHz  
Frequency band  
20Hz to 20kHz  
WS-320M (1 GB)  
Playback time  
ST HQ mode: Approx. 35 hours 25 minutes  
HQ mode: Approx. 70 hours 50 minutes  
SP mode: Approx. 139 hours 30 minutes  
LP mode: Approx. 277 hours 20 minutes  
WS-310M (512 MB)  
ST HQ mode: Approx. 17 hours 40 minutes  
HQ mode: Approx. 35 hours 20 minutes  
SP mode: Approx. 69 hours 30 minutes  
LP mode: Approx. 138 hours 15 minutes  
WS-300M (256 MB)  
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  
WS-300M (256 MB)  
Approx. 3 hours 20 minutes to 11 hours  
20 minutes  
(Time may vary depending on the bit rate  
of the music data.)  
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ST HQ mode: Approx. 8 hours 45 minutes  
HQ mode: Approx. 17 hours 30 minutes  
SP mode: Approx. 34 hours 35 minutes  
LP mode: Approx. 68 hours 45 minutes  
Alkaline battery life  
Maximum headphone output  
5mW + 5mW (at load of 22 Ω)  
Alkaline battery life  
WMA: Approx. 14 hours  
MP3: Approx. 16 hours  
Ni-MH rechargeable battery life  
WMA: Approx. 11 hours  
MP3: Approx. 12 hours  
Recording:  
Approx. 11 hours (Stereo)  
Approx. 15 hours (Monaural)  
Playback:  
Approx. 7 hours (Stereo)  
Approx. 7 hours (Monaural)  
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Specifications  
Common Specifications  
Recording medium  
Built-in NAND FLASH memory  
1 GB (WS-320M)  
512 MB (WS-310M)  
256 MB (WS-300M)  
Speaker  
Built-in ø18 mm round dynamic speaker  
MIC jack  
ø3.5, impedance 2kΩ  
EAR jack  
ø3.5, impedance 8Ω or more  
Maximum working output (3 V DC)  
70 mW or more (8 Ω speaker)  
Input power requirement  
Rated voltage: 1.5 V  
Batteries: AAA battery (LR03 , R03 or  
ZR03) or Ni-MH rechargeable  
battery  
External dimensions  
94.8 x 38.2 x 11 mm  
(without protrusions)  
Weight  
46 g (including alkaline battery)  
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* Specifications and design are subject to  
change without notice.  
* Battery life is measured by Olympus. It  
varies greatly according to the type of  
batteries used and the conditions of use.  
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Technical Assistance And Support  
The following is contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only.  
N Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada  
1-888-553-4448  
N User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada  
[email protected]  
N Technical Hotline Number in Europe  
Toll free number  
00800 67 10 83 00  
available for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg,  
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom  
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe  
+49 180 567 1083  
+49 40 23773 899  
N User Support E-mail address in Europe  
[email protected]  
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