DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
DETAILED
INSTRUCTIONS
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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Table of contents
Introduction
Safe and proper usage.............................. 4
4 Menu Setting
Menu setting method............................. 36
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,
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/
File Menu ................................................. 38
Rec Menu ................................................. 38
Play Menu ................................................ 40
LCD/Sound Menu ..................................... 43
Device Menu ............................................ 44
1 Getting Started
Main features........................................... 6
Identification of parts.............................. 7
Display (LCD panel) ........................................ 8
Power supply ......................................... 10
Inserting batteries ........................................10
Charging by connecting to a computer via
1
2
3
4
5
6
Rearranging files [Replace].......................... 45
Formatting the recorder [Format] ............... 46
5 Using the Recorder on Your PC
USB..........................................................12
Turning on/off the power..............................13
HOLD...................................................... 14
Setting time and date [Time & Date] ....... 15
Changing the time and date..........................16
[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode
..........................................................17
Notes on the folders ............................... 18
About the folders for voice recordings..........18
About the folder for music playback .............19
Selecting the folders and files ................ 20
Operating environment.......................... 48
Connecting to your PC............................. 50
Disconnecting from your PC......................... 51
Transfer the voice files to your PC............ 52
Using Windows Media Player .................. 53
Window names ............................................ 53
Copying music from CD ................................ 54
Transferring music file to the recorder......... 55
Copying voice file to the CD.......................... 58
Using iTunes........................................... 60
Window names ............................................ 60
Copying music from CD .................................61
Transferring music file to the recorder......... 62
Copying voice file to the CD.......................... 63
Using as external memory of the PC........ 64
2 About Recording
Recording .............................................. 21
Microphone sensitivity ................................ 23
Recommended settings by
recording condition .................................24
Recording from external microphone or
other devices........................................... 25
6 Other Information
Alarm message list ................................. 65
Troubleshooting..................................... 66
Technical assistance and support............ 68
Accessories (optional)............................. 68
Specifications ........................................ 69
3 About Playback
Playback ................................................ 27
Setting an index mark or a temp mark .........31
How to begin segment repeat playback ...... 32
Erasing................................................... 34
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Safe and proper usage
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.
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.
•
•
Do not operate the unit while
operating a vehicle (such as a
bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart).
Keep the unit out of the reach of
children.
•
<Warning regarding data loss>
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.
Any liability for passive damages or
damage of any kind occurred due to data
loss incurred by a defect of the product,
repair performed by the third party other
than Olympus or an Olympus authorized
service station, or any other reasons is
excluded from the Olympus’s liability.
General Precautions
•
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.
•
•
•
•
Do not store the recorder in
places exposed to excessive
moisture or dust.
Do not use organic solvents such
as alcohol and lacquer thinner to
clean the unit.
Do not place the recorder on top
of or near electric appliances such
as TVs or refrigerators.
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.
Batterries
f Danger:
•
Batteries should never be
exposed to flame, heated, short-
circuited or disassembled.
Never store batteries where
they will be exposed to direct
sunlight, or subjected to high
temperatures in a hot vehicle,
near a heat source, etc.
•
f Warning:
•
Do not solder lead wires or
terminals directly onto a battery
or modify it.
Do not connect the =and
-terminals together. This may
cause fire, overheating or electric
shock.
•
•
•
Avoid sand or dirt. These can
cause irreparable damage.
Avoid strong vibrations or
shocks.
•
Do not disassemble, repair or
modify the unit yourself.
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Safe and proper usage
•
•
When carrying or storing the
batteries, be sure to put it in
the provided case to protect its
terminals. Do not carry or store
the batteries with any metal
objects (such as key rings).
If this warning is not followed,
fire, overheating or electric shock
may occur.
Do not connect the batteries
directly to a power outlet
or a cigarette lighter of an
automobile.
Do not insert the batteries with
their =and -terminals reversed.
If any liquid from a battery gets
into your eyes, promptly wash it
off with clean water and consult
your doctor at once.
Do not attempt to recharge
alkaline, lithium or any other
non-rechargeable batteries.
Never use any batteries with a
torn or cracked outer cover.
Keep batteries out of the reach of
children.
•
Do not use the batteries if you
find something wrong with them
such as leakage, color change or
deformity.
•
•
•
Unplug the charger if the
charging is still incomplete after
the specified time it should take.
Should any batteries liquid get on
skin or clothing, promptly wash it
off with clean water.
Keep batteries away from fire.
f Caution:
•
Do not subject batteries to strong
shocks.
•
•
•
When using rechargeable
batteries that have not been used
for a while, be sure to recharge
them before use.
Rechargeable batteries have
limited lifetime. When the
operating time becomes shorter
even if the rechargeable battery
is fully charged under the
specified condition, replace it
with a new one.
•
•
•
•
•
If you notice anything unusual
when using this product such as
abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a
burning odor:
1 remove the batteries immediately
while being careful not to burn
yourself, and;
2 call your dealer or local Olympus
representative for service.
•
•
Do not expose the batteries to
water. Do not allow water to
contact the terminals.
Do not remove or damage the
batteries insulating sheet.
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Getting Started
Main features
sDual function recorder as a
Digital Voice Recorder and a
Digital Music Player (☞ P.17).
sThe recorder stores highly
compressed WMA (Windows
Media Audio) format voice
messages in integrated flash
memory (☞ P. 21). It can also
play back MP3* (MPEG-1/MPEG-2
Audio Layer-3) and WAV* format
files (☞ P. 27, P.53, P.60).
sYou can change the playback
equalizer settings (☞ P. 36, P. 41).
sConnecting 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. 50).
1
This recorder is compatible with USB 2.0,
enabling fast data transfer to a computer.
sThis USB storage class support
recorder can be utilized as
external memory to read and
save the data (☞ P. 64).
By connecting the computer with the
USB, pictures, text data, etc. can be
saved, and utilized to carry data.
*
For WS-560M, WS-550M only.
sIt has a built-in Variable Control
Voice Actuator (VCVA) function
(☞ P. 36, P. 39).
sThe Low Cut Filter minimizes
air conditioner noise and other
similar noises while recording
(☞ P. 36, P. 39).
sIt has a USB charging function
(☞ P.12).
sA Noise Cancel function (☞ P. 36,
P. 40) and a Voice Filter function
(☞ P. 36, P. 40) cut noise and
enable clear audio playback.
sYou can choose one of three
stereo or three monaural
recording modes (☞ P. 36, P. 38).
sIt has a backlight full-dot display
(LCD panel) (☞ P. 8).
sIt features various repeat
functions (☞ P. 32, P. 36, P. 41).
sIndex mark and temp mark
features allow you to quickly find
desired locations (☞ P. 31).
sThe playback speed can be
controlled as preferred (☞ P. 36,
P. 42).
sIt has built-in SRS WOW XT
(☞ P. 36, P. 40).
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Identification of parts
1
2
3
4
5
8
(
1
0
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6
7
&
!
^
@
)
-
%
#
$
=
9
q
1EAR (Earphone) jack
2MIC (Microphone) jack
3Built-in stereo microphone (L)
4Built-in stereo microphone (R)
5Recording indicator light
6LIST button
#MENU button
$
%
–
INDEX
button
ERASE button
/
^OK `button
&0button
*STOP4button
(Battery cover
)HOLD switch
7Strap hole
8Display (LCD panel)
9Built-in speaker
-Mode (VOICE
/
MUSIC) switch*
DICT switch**
0
+
button
MIC SENSE CONF/
!RECs(Record) button
=USB connector slide lever
@9button
qUSB connector
*
For WS-560M, WS-550M only.
** For WS-450S only.
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Identification of parts
Display (LCD panel)
Folder list display
"For WS-450S:
1
"For WS-560M/WS-550M:
When [VOICE] mode is selected:
1
2
1
2
1[VOICE] mode indicator
Record/ Playback status indicator
Battery indicator
2Folder name
When [MUSIC] mode is selected:
File list display
3
4
"For WS-560M/WS-550M:
When [VOICE] mode is selected:
1
2
1[VOICE] mode indicator
Record/ Playback status indicator
Battery indicator
2Folder name
3[MUSIC] mode indicator
Record/ Playback status indicator
Battery indicator
When [MUSIC] mode is selected:
3
4
4Folder name
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Identification of parts
When [MUSIC] mode is selected:
1Folder name
Record/ Playback status indicator
Battery indicator
%
2File name
0
!
@
3Folder name
Record/ Playback status indicator
Battery indicator
#
$
^
&
1
4File name
"For WS-450S:
"For WS-450S:
1
1
2
2
3
6
7
8
4
5
9
1Folder name
1File name
Record/ Playback status indicator
Battery indicator
Record/ Playback status indicator
Battery indicator
2File name
2Folder indicator
Recording mode indicator
3During recording mode:
Remaining memory bar indicator
During playback mode:
Playback position bar indicator
4Recording date and time
5[?] Microphone Sensitivity
indicator
File display
"For WS-560M/WS-550M:
When [VOICE] mode is selected:
[!] VCVA indicator
[%] Noise Cancel indicator
[$] Voice Filter indicator
[0] Low Cut Filter indicator
6Current file number/ Total
number of recorded files in the
folder
1
2
3
6
7
8
4
5
9
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Identification of parts
Power supply
7During recording mode:
Inserting batteries
This recorder can be used with either Ni-MH
Rechargeable Batteries or AAA Alkaline
Batteries.
Elapsed recording time
During playback mode:
Elapsed playback time
8During recording mode:
Remaining recording time
During playback or stop mode:
File length
1
Lightly press down on the arrow
and slide the battery cover open.
1
9Playback mode indicator
0Title name
!Artist name
@Album name
#Elapsed playback time
$[#] SRS WOW XT indicator
["] Equalizer indicator
%Current file number/ Total
number of recorded files in the
folder
2
Insert size-AAA alkaline battery,
observing the correct =and
-polarities.
^File length
&Playback mode indicator
"For WS-560M/WS-550M:
•
When charging with the recorder,
be sure to use the supplied
specified Ni-MH rechargeable
(BR401) batteries.
The supplied rechargeable
batteries are not fully charged.
Before using the unit or after
long periods of disuse, it
is recommended that you
continuously charge them until
full (☞ P.12).
•
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Power supply
•
Be sure to stop the recorder before
"For WS-450S:
replacing the batteries. Unloading the
batteries while the recorder is in use may
cause a malfunction such as corrupting
the file, etc. If you are recording into a file
and the batteries run out, you will loose
your currently recorded file because the
file header will not be able to close. It is
crucial to change the batteries once you
see only one Hash mark in the battery
indicator.
•
This recorder cannot charge
rechargeable batteries.
3
Close the battery cover
completely by pressing to the
direction A, then sliding to the
direction B.
1
•
If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace
the dead batteries or if you take the
batteries in and out repeatedly at short
intervals, you may have to reset the time
when you have loaded fresh batteries
(☞ P.15).
•
•
Remove the batteries if you are not going
to use the recorder for an extended period
of time.
When playing a voice/music file, the
recorder may be reset due to the
reduction of the voltage output of the
batteries depending on the volume level
even if [8] is displayed in the battery
indicator. In this case, lower the volume of
the recorder.
•
If the “hour” indicator flashes in the
display, see “Setting time and date
[Time & Date]” (☞ P.15).
Battery indicator
•
When replacing rechargeable batteries, be
sure to use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
(optional). The use of other manufacturers'
products can damage the recorder and
should be avoided.
The battery indicator on the display changes
as the batteries loose power.
8{9{:
•
When [:] appears on the display, replace
the batteries as soon as possible. When
the batteries are too weak, [
] and
[Battery Low] appears on the display and
the recorder shuts down.
Notes
•
•
Manganese batteries may not be used in
this recorder.
When changing batteries, AAA alkaline
batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries are recommended.
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Power supply
3
While pressing the STOP 4
button, connect to the PC’s USB
port.
Charging by connecting to a
computer via USB
"For WS-560M/WS-550M:
You can charge the batteries by connecting
to a PC's USB port. When charging, be sure
to correctly place the rechargeable batteries
(supplied) into the recorder (☞ P.10).
1
Do not charge the primary batteries
such as alkaline or lithium batteries.
It may cause battery leakage heating
and recorder malfunction.
1
2
Boot the PC.
Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicated
by the arrow to eject the USB
connector out of the recorder.
•
When charging the battery, press
and hold the STOP 4button until
[Please Wait] is displayed.
4
Charging is completed when
battery indication becomes to [<].
Charging time: approximately 3 hours *
*
It shows the approximate time when
charging the rechargeable battery
fully from no remaining power at the
room temperature. The charging time
will be changed depending on the
remaining amount and the state of
batteries.
Notes
•
The recorder cannot be charged when the
PC is not turned on. Also, it may not be
charged when the PC is in standby mode,
stop mode and sleep mode.
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Power supply
•
•
Do not charge the recorder with the USB
hub connected.
Recommended temperature range:
When operating appliance:
0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F
Charging:
5°C - 35°C/ 41°F - 95°F
Storage for a long period:
–20°C - 30°C/ –4°F - 86°F
Using the rechargeable batteries outside
the above temperature range may result in
declining efficiency and shorter battery life.
In order to prevent battery leakage or rust,
remove the rechargeable batteries from the
products when you will not be using them
for a long time, and store them separately.
If [Cannot charge] is displayed, it means
that a battery that cannot be charged is
in the recorder. Replace the batteries with
supplied ones at once (☞ P. 10).
•
You cannot charge when [;]* or [=]**
blinks. Charge the batteries at the
temperature from 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).
1
*
[;]: When surrounding temperature is
low.
**[=]: When surrounding temperature is
high.
•
•
When using time becomes notably short
even after the batteries are fully charged,
replace them with new ones.
Be sure to push the USB connector all the
way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not
operate properly.
Notes
•
This recorder is designed to fully charge
batteries regardless of their energy level.
However, for best results when charging
newly purchased rechargeable batteries
or batteries that have not been used for
a long time (more than one month), It is
recommended to fully charge the batteries
then discharge repeatedly for 2 to 3 times.
When disposing rechargeable batteries,
always observe the local laws and
regulations. Contact you local recycling
center for proper disposal methods.
If Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are not
fully discharged, protect against short-
circuiting (e.g. by taping the contacts)
before disposing.
•
•
Use the supplied USB extension cable
depending on situations.
Do not use USB extension cables other
than the supplied cable.
Using cables from other manufacturers
could result in damage to the recorder. Do
not use the supplied USB extension cable
with devices from other manufacturers.
•
•
Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries
Read the following descriptions carefully
when you use the Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries.
Discharging:
The rechargeable batteries self-discharge
while this is not in use. Be sure to charge
them regularly before use.
For customers in Germany:
Olympus has a contract with the GRS (Joint
Battery Disposal Association) in Germany to
ensure environmentally friendly disposal.
Operating temperature:
The rechargeable batteries are chemical
products. The rechargeable batteries
efficiency may fluctuate even when
operating within the recommended
temperature range. This is an inherent
nature of such products.
Turning on/off the power
When the recorder is not being used,
turn the power off to reduce battery
consumption to a minimum. Even if
the power is turned off, existing data,
mode settings, and clock settings will be
maintained.
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Power supply
HOLD
If you bring the recorder is set to HOLD
mode, the running conditions will be
preserved, and all buttons will be disabled.
This feature is useful when the recorder has
to be carried in a bag or pocket.
Turning on the power
Slide the HOLD switch in the
opposite direction that indicated by
the arrow.
Set the recorder to HOLD mode
While the recorder is during stop
mode, slide the HOLD switch in the
direction indicated by the arrow.
1
•
•
The display will turn on, and the power will
be turned on.
The resume function will bring the
recorder back to the stop position in
memory before power was turned off.
•
After [Hold] appears on the display, the
recorder is set to HOLD mode.
Turning off the power
While the recorder is during stop
mode, slide the HOLD switch in the
direction indicated by the arrow.
Exit HOLD mode
Slide the HOLD switch in the
opposite direction that indicated by
the arrow.
•
The display shuts off, and the power will
be turned off.
•
The resume function remembers the stop
position before the power is turned off.
Power save mode
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.
Notes
•
If you press any button in HOLD mode, the
clock display flashes for 2 seconds, but it
will not operate the recorder.
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HOLD/Setting time and date [Time & Date]
•
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 to the remaining
memory being used up, it will stop).
1
Press the 9or 0button to
select the item to set.
•
Select the item from the “hour”,
“minute”, “year”, “month” and “day”
with a flashing point.
1
Setting time and date
[Time & Date]
If you set the time and date beforehand,
the information when the file is recorded is
automatically stored for each file. Setting
the time and date beforehand enables easier
file management.
2
Press the
+
or
−
button to set.
•
Follow the same steps by pressing the
9or 0button to select the next
item, and press the
set.
+
or
−
button to
When you use the recorder for the
first time after purchasing it, or when
the batteries have been inserted
without the device having been
used in a long time, the [Set Time &
•
You can select between 12 and 24
hour display by pressing the LIST
button while setting the hour and
minute.
Date] will appear. When the “hour
”
Example: 10:38 P.M
is flashing, conduct the setup from
Step 1.
10:38 PM
(Initial setting)
22:38
•
You can select the order of the
“month”, “day” and “year” by
pressing the LIST button while
setting them.
Example: April 15, 2009
4M 15D 2009Y (Initial setting)
15D 4M 2009Y
2009Y 4M 15D
LIST button
3
Press the OK `button to
complete the setting.
+− button
90button
OK `button
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Setting time and date [Time & Date]
•
The clock will start from the set date
and time. Press the OK `button
according to the time signal.
2
Press the
+
or
−
button to select
[
Device Menu] tab.
•
You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor.
1
Note
•
If you press the OK `button during the
setup operation, the recorder will save the
items that were set to that point.
3
Press the OK `or 9button to
move the cursor to the item to
set.
Changing the time and date
•
[Device Menu] will appear on the
display.
While the recorder is during stop mode,
press and hold the STOP 4button to display
the [Time & Date], and [Remain]. If the
current time and date is not correct, set it
using the procedure below.
+− button
9button
OK `button
MENU button
4
5
Press the OK `or 9button.
•
[Time & Date] will appear on the
display.
•
The “hour” will flash on the display,
indicating the start of the Time and
Date setup process.
1
While the recorder is during stop
mode, press the MENU button.
The menu will appear on the display
The following steps are the same as Step 1
through Step 3 of “Setting time and date
[Time & Date]” (☞ P.15).
•
(☞ P. 36).
Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen.
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[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode
[MUSIC] mode:
"For WS-560M/WS-550M:
Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC
position.
]
This device can be used as a voice recorder
or as a music player. For recording and
playback voice recordings, set the mode
switch to [VOICE]. For listening to music, set
the mode switch to [MUSIC].
1
[VOICE] mode:
Slide the mode switch to [VOICE
position.
]
•
The recorder functions as a music
player. See “About the folder for music
playback” for transferring music files to
the recorder using Windows Media Player
(☞ P.19).
•
This recorder functions as an IC recorder.
See “About the folders for voice
recordings” regarding the destination of
saved files (☞ P.18).
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Notes on the folders
The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and folders
for music playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved.
About the folders for voice recordings
[Folder A] - [Folder E] are the folders for voice recordings. When recording with the recorder,
select any one of the five folders and then record.
1
Folder A
Folder B
Folder C
Folder D
Folder E
001
002
003
004
Recorder
Folder
200
Each folder can store up to 200
files.
File
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder.
1User ID:
WS55 0001 .WMA
The user ID name that has been set on the Digital
Voice Recorder.
2File number:
1
2
3
A serial number automatically assigned by a
Digital Voice Recorder.
3Extension:
These are the file name extensions for the
recording format when recording with this device.
•
WMA format .WMA
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Notes on the folders
"For WS-560M/WS-550M:
About the folder for music playback
When transferring music files to the device using Windows Media Player, a folder is
automatically created within the music playback folder which has a layered structure as
shown in the diagram below. Music files that are in the same folder can be rearranged in
preferential order and replayed (☞ P.45).
1
Music
First layer
Artist 01
Second layer
Album 01
001
002
003
004
Music
Artist 02
Artist 03
Album 02
Album 03
A
200
Each folder can store
up to 200 files.
Up to 128 folders can be created under the
[Music] folder, including [Music].
Precautions for transferring
music files:
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. 57).
Folder
File
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Selecting the folders and files
Change folders while the operation is stopped or played back. For information on the layered
structure of the folders, see the section entitled “Notes on the folders” (☞ P.18, P.19).
Operation of the folders for music playbacks:
"For WS-560M/WS-550M:
1
Folder list display
(First layer)
Folder list display
(Second layer)
Folder list display
File list display
Operation of the folders for voice recordings:
Folder list display
File list display
File display
File display
Moving through the levels
File display
LIST button
OK `button
Information of the selected
file is displayed. Enters in
playback standby mode.
Return
Proceed
Each time you press this it
returns up one level. The list
display can be operated by the
0button.
When you press and hold the
LIST button while moving in
a hierarchy of folders, it will
return to the file display.
Each time you press this it
opens the folder or file selected
in the list display and proceeds
down one level.
The list display screen can be
operated by the 9button.
List display
The folders and files
recorded in this recorder are
displayed.
+
or
−
button
Select the folder or file.
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About Recording
2
Press the RECsbutton to start
Recording
recording.
•
The recording indicator light glows
and [7] will appear on the display.
Turn the microphone in the direction
of the source to be recorded.
Before starting recording, select a folder
between [&] to [*]. These five folders can
be selectively used to distinguish the kind
of recording; for example, Folder [&] might
be used to store private information, while
Folder ['] might be dedicated to holding
business information.
•
a
b
c
d
e
2
STOP 4button
REC sbutton
a Recording mode
b Remaining memory bar indicator
c Remaining recording time
d Elapsed recording time
e Level meter (change according to the
recording level and recording function
settings)
"For WS-560M/WS-550M:
•
[Rec Mode] cannot be changed in
the recording standby mode or while
recording. Configure this while the
recorder is stopped (☞ P. 36, P. 38).
•
If the RECsbutton is pressed
while the mode switch is set
to [MUSIC], [Music Mode] will
flash on the display. Set the
mode switch to [VOICE] before
recording (☞ P.17).
3
Press the STOP4button to stop
recording.
•
[4] will appear on the display.
1
Select the recording folder
(☞ P.18 to P. 20).
How to change folders:
1Pressing the LIST button at the file
display while stopped will return you
to the next higher level. Pressing the
LIST button repeatedly will bring you
to the folder list display.
f
f File length
2Pressing button + or − at the folder
list display will select the folders for
voice recordings.
•
Newly recorded audio will be saved as
the last file in the selected folder.
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Recording
Notes
To quickly check on the recorded contents
•
•
To ensure recording from the beginning,
start speaking after you see the recording
indicator light on.
When remaining recording time is less
than 60 seconds, the recording indicator
light starts flashing. When the recording
time is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, the
light flashes faster.
While the recorder is during
recording mode, press the OK `
button.
•
•
[Folder Full] will appear when the recording
cannot be made any further. Select on other
folder or delete any unnecessary files before
recording (☞ P. 34).
[Memory Full] will appear when the
memory is full. Delete any unnecessary
files before recording any further (☞ P. 34).
2
•
•
[6] will appear on the display.
Stop recording and the file that was just
recorded will be played back.
Pause
Listening while audio is recorded
While the recorder is during
recording mode, press the RECs
button.
If you start recording after inserting the
earphone into the EAR jack on the recorder,
you can hear the sound being recorded. The
recording monitor volume can be adjusted
by pressing the + or − button.
Connect the earphone to the EAR
jack on the recorder.
To EAR jack
•
•
[5] will appear on the display.
The recorder will time out after 60 minutes
when left in “Rec Pause”.
Resume Recording:
Press the RECsbutton again.
•
Recording will resume at the point of
interruption.
•
After recording has started, you can hear
the sound being recorded through the
earphone.
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Recording
Notes
Microphone sensitivity
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet
recording needs.
•
•
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.
Do not place earphones near a
microphone as this may cause feedback.
When the external speaker is connected
while recording, there is a risk that audio
feedback will occur.
"For WS-560M/WS-550M:
•
•
•
Set the microphone sensitivity
function using the menu display
(☞ P. 36 P. 38).
2
"For WS-450S:
Slide the MIC SENSE CONF/DICT
switch to select [CONF] or
[
DICT].
[CONF]:
This is a highly sensitive mode which
can record surrounding noises.
[DICT]:
This is the standard level of
microphone sensitivity. Select this
mode for cases where the volume of
the source sound is high, such as a
band performance.
Note
•
When you would like to clearly record
a speaker’s voice, set the MIC SENSE
CONF/DICT switch to [DICT] and
hold the recorder’s built-in stereo
microphone close to the speaker’s
mouth (5-10 cm) before recording.
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Recording
Recommended settings by recording condition
The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereo
recordings immediately after purchasing it. The various functions relating to recording can
be configured in detail to suit the recording conditions.
Recommended settings
Recording
Recording
Microphone Sensitivity
Low Cut Filter
(☞ P. 36, P. 39)
condition
Mode (☞ P. 36, P. 38)
(☞ P. 23 or P. 36, P. 38)
2
Conferences with
large crowds and
lectures in large
rooms.
[ST XQ]
[CONF]
or
[Conference]
Meetings and
[ST XQ]
[ST HQ]
[HQ]
business negotia-
tions with a small
number of people.
[On]
Dictation with a
[ST XQ]
[DICT]
or
[Dictation]
lot of background [ST HQ]
noise.
[HQ]
Music playing,
wild birds singing,
and
Set the microphone
sensitivity according
to the volume being
recorded.
[ST XQ]
[Off]
railway sounds.
Dictation in a
quiet environ-
ment.
There is no particular recommendation. Choose a setting
for recording.
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Recording
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.
Tie clip microphone (omni-directional):
ME15
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.
•
Do not plug and unplug devices into the
recorder’s jack while it is recording.
Recording with external
microphone:
Connect an external microphone to
the MIC jack of the recorder.
2
Notes
•
The built-in microphone will become
inoperable when an external microphone
is plugged into the recorder’s MIC jack.
Microphones supported by plug-in power
can also be used.
When the external stereo microphone is
used while [Rec Mode] is set to a monaural
recording mode, audio will be recorded to
the L channel only (☞ P. 36, P. 38).
•
•
To MIC jack
•
When an external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode, it enables recording
only with the L channel microphone
(☞ P. 36, P. 38).
Applicable external microphones
(optional) (☞ P.68)
Stereo microphone: ME51S
The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording.
2 channel microphone (omni-
directional): ME30W
These are highly sensitive omni-
directional microphones supported by
plug-in power which are well-suited to
recording musical performances.
Highly sensitive noise-cancellation
monaural microphone
(unidirectional): ME52W
This microphone is used to record
sound at a distance while minimizing
surrounding noise.
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Recording
Recording the sound of other
devices with this recorder:
Recording the sound of this
recorder with other devices:
The sound can be recorded when
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 EAR jack of this
recorder, with the connecting cord KA333
(optional) for dubbing.
connecting to the audio output terminal
(earphone jack) of the other device, and the
MIC jack of the recorder with the connecting
cord KA333 (optional) for dubbing.
To audio output
terminal of other
devices
To MIC
jack
2
To EAR
jack
To audio input
terminal of
other devices
Note
Note
•
The detailed input levels cannot be
adjusted with this recorder. When external
devices are connected, perform a test
recording and then adjust the output level
for the external devices.
•
When you adjust the various sound
quality settings related to playback on
the recorder, the audio output signal sent
out from the EAR jack will change as well
(☞ P. 36, P.40, P.41).
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About Playback
2
3
In the File list display, press the
or button to select the file that
you want to playback.
+
Playback
−
The recorder can playback WAV*, MP3*
and WMA format files. To playback a file
recorded with other machines, you need to
transfer (copy) it from a computer.
* For WS-560M, WS-550M only.
•
In the File display, press the 9or
0button to select a file.
Press the OK `button to start
playback.
•
[6] will appear on the display.
a
STOP 4button
+− button
OK `button
b
c
d
e
3
a File name
"For WS-560M/WS-550M:
b Folder indicator
c Playback position bar indicator
d Elapsed playback time
e File length
•
When playing back files
transferred from a PC, set the
mode switch according to the
folder type (☞ P.17).
When playing back files recorded
on the recorder, set the mode
switch to [VOICE] (☞ P.17).
4
5
Press the
+
or
−
button to adjust
•
to a comfortable listening
volume.
•
The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30].
1
Select the folder which contains
the files to be played back (☞ P.18
to P.20).
Press the STOP 4button at
any point you want to stop the
playback.
How to change folders:
•
•
[4] will appear on the display.
This will stop the file being played
back midway. When the resume
function is activated the stopped
location will be registered, even if the
power is turned off. The next time the
power is turned on, playback may be
resumed from the registered stopped
location.
1Pressing the LIST button at the file
display during playback or while
stopped will return you to the next
higher level. Pressing the LIST button
repeatedly will bring you to the folder
list display.
2Pressing button + or − at the folder
list display will select the folders for
voice recordings and press the OK `
or 9button.
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Playback
•
•
[4] will appear on the display.
Forwarding
If you release the 0button, it will stop.
Press the OK `button to start playback
from where it was stopped.
While the recorder is during stop
mode in the file display, press and
hold the 9button.
While the recorder is during
playback mode, press and hold the
0button.
•
When you release the 0button the
recorder will resume normal playback
If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file, the recorder will
stop at that location (☞ P. 31).
•
•
The recorder stops when it reaches the
beginning of the file. Continue pressing
the 0button to proceed with the
review from the end of the previous file.
3
•
•
[3] will appear on the display.
If you release the 9button, it will stop.
Press the OK `button to start playback
from where it was stopped.
Locating the beginning of the file
While the recorder is during
playback mode, press and hold the
9button.
•
When you release the 9button the
recorder will resume normal playback.
If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file, the recorder will
stop at that location (☞ P. 31).
•
•
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.
While the recorder is during stop
mode or playback mode, press the
9button.
Rewinding
•
The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next file.
While the recorder is during stop
mode in the file display, press and
hold the 0button.
While the recorder is during
playback mode, press the 0
button.
•
The recorder skips to the beginning of the
current file.
While the recorder is during stop
mode, press the 0button.
•
The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file. If the recorder stop the
midway of the file, return to the beginning
of the file.
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Playback
While the recorder is during
playback mode, press the 0
button twice.
Settings relating to playback
"For WS-560M/WS-550M:
•
The recorder skips to the beginning of the
previous file.
This function enables
Segment repeat
repeated playback of part of
(☞ P. 32)
Notes
the file being played.
•
When you skip to the beginning of the file
during playback, the recorder will stop at
the position of the index mark and temp
mark. The index mark and temp mark
will be skipped when you perform the
operation in stop mode (☞ P. 31).
When [Skip Space] set to other than
[File Skip], the recorder will skip forward/
reverse the specified time, then will start
playback (☞ P. 36, P. 43).
This changes the order of the
files in the selected folder. It
[Replace]
is useful for playing back files
(☞ P.45)
in a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc.
If recorded audio is difficult
3
•
to understand because of
[Noise Cancel]*
noisy surroundings, adjust
(☞ P. 36, P.40)
the Noise Cancel setting
level.
The recorder has a Voice
Filter Function to cut low
and high frequency tones
during normal, fast, or slow
playback, and enable clear
audio playback.
Playback through earphone
[Voice Filter]*
(☞ P. 36, P.40)
An earphone can be connected to the EAR
jack of the recorder for listening.
The recorder has
SRS WOW XT, an audio
processing technology that
increases sound clarity and
bass quality.
[WOW]**
(☞ P. 36, P.40)
To EAR
jack
If you change the equalizer
setting, you can enjoy the
music with your favorite
sound quality.
[Equalizer]**
(☞ P. 36, P.41)
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-
ence.
[Play Mode]***
(☞ P. 36, P.41)
•
When the earphone is used, the recorder
speaker will be switched-off.
The playback speed can be
set to slow speed or fast
speed playback.
[Play Speed]
Notes
(☞ P. 36, P.42)
•
•
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.
[Skip Space]
(☞ P. 36, P.43)
The skip interval length can
be set.
*
Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode.
** Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode.
*** The operation is different between [VOICE]
mode and [MUSIC] mode.
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Playback
About music file
"For WS-450S:
In cases where the recorder is unable
to playback music files that have been
transferred to it, check to make sure that the
sampling rate and bit rate are in the range
where playback is possible. Combinations of
sampling rates and bit rates for music files
which the recorder can playback are given
below.
This function enables
Segment repeat
repeated playback of part of
the file being played.
(☞ P. 32)
This changes the order of the
files in the selected folder. It
is useful for playing back files
in a preferred order while in
normal playback mode etc.
[Replace]
(☞ P.45)
File
format
Sampling
frequency
Bit rate
The recorder has a Voice
Filter Function to cut low
and high frequency tones
during normal, fast, or slow
playback, and enable clear
audio playback.
WAV*
format
44.1 kHz
16 bit
[Voice Filter]
(☞ P. 36, P.40)
3
MPEG1 Layer3:
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz
MPEG2 Layer3:
16 kHz, 22.05 kHz,
24 kHz
MP3*
format
From 8 kbps up to
320 kbps
You can select the playback
mode that fits your prefer-
ence.
[Play Mode]
(☞ P. 36, P. 41)
The playback speed can be
set to slow speed or fast
speed playback.
8 kHz, 11 kHz,
16 kHz, 22 kHz,
32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,
48 kHz
[Play Speed]
WMA
From 5 kbps up to
320 kbps
(☞ P. 36, P.42)
format
[Skip Space]
(☞ P. 36, P.43)
The skip interval length can
be set.
* For WS-560M, WS-550M only.
•
Variable bitrate MP3 files (in which
conversion bitrates 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 played
back.
•
This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9, but not with DRM10.
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Playback
Clearing an index mark or a temp
mark:
Setting an index mark or a temp mark
If index marks and temp marks are placed,
you can quickly find a location you want
to listen to in fast forward and fast rewind
and when cuing a file. Index marks cannot
be placed on files created on machines
other than Olympus IC recorders, but temp
marks can be placed instead to temporarily
remember desired locations.
1
Locate the index or temp mark
you want to clear.
2
Press the 9or 0button to
select the index or temp mark to
erase.
3
+− button
90button
OK `button
INDEX/ERASE button
3
While the index or temp number
appears for approximately 2
seconds on the display, Press the
1
While the recorder is during
recording mode or playback
INDEX/ERASE button.
mode, press the INDEX/ERASE
•
•
The index or temp mark is erased.
Index or temp numbers after the
erased index or temp number will
automatically move up.
button.
•
Even after an index or temp mark is
placed, recording or playback will
continue so you can place index or
temp marks in other locations in a
similar manner.
•
A number appears on the display and
an index mark or temp mark will be
placed.
Notes
•
Temp marks are temporary markings,
so if you move to another file, switch to
the list screen, or connect the recorder
to a computer, they will be automatically
erased.
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Playback
•
•
Up to 16 index and temp marks can be
set in a file. If you try to place more than
16 index or temp marks, the [Index Full]
message will appear for index marks, and
[Temp Mark Full] for temp marks.
Index or temp marks cannot be set or
erased in a locked file (☞ P. 36, P. 38).
How to begin segment repeat
playback
This function enables repeated playback of
part of the file being played.
+− button
90button
OK `button
REC sbutton
3
1
2
Select a file that has a segment
you would like to play back
repeatedly (☞ P.18 to P. 20).
In the File list display, press the
+
or
−
button to select the file.
•
In the File display, press the 9or
0button to select a file.
3
4
Press the OK `button to start
playback.
Press the RECsbutton at the
point you want to start segment
repeat playback.
•
•
[w] will flash on the display.
Fast forwarding and rewinding can
be conducted when [w] is flashing in
the same manner as during normal
playback, and you can quickly
proceed as far as the end position
(☞ P. 28).
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Playback
•
When it reaches to the end of the file
while [w] is flashing, the point will
become the end position, and repeat
playback will start.
Cancel the segment repeat playback function
Pressing any of the following
buttons will release the segment
repeat playback.
5
Press the RECsbutton again at
the position where you want to
end segment repeat playback.
•
The recorder repeatedly plays back
the segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled.
3
aPress the STOP 4button
Pressing the STOP 4button will release
segment repeat playback, and stop
playback.
bPress the RECsbutton
Pressing the RECsbutton will release
segment repeat playback, and playback
continues without repeating.
cPress the 9button
Pressing the 9button will release
segment repeat playback, and fast
forward and cue to the beginning of the
next file.
Note
•
As in normal playback mode, playback
speed can be changed during segment
repeat playback as well (☞ P. 36, P.42). If an
index mark and temp mark are inserted
or eliminated during segment repeat
playback, segment repeat playback will
be canceled and it will return to normal
playback mode (☞ P. 31).
dPress the 0button
Pressing the 0button will release
segment repeat playback, and reverse to
the beginning of the current file.
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Erasing
A selected file can be erased from a folder.
Also, all files in a folder can be erased
simultaneously.
6
Press the
+
button to select
[
Start].
+− button
90button
OK `button
INDEX/ERASE button
7
Press the OK `button.
•
The display changes to [Erase!] and
3
erasing will start.
1
2
Select the folder or file you want
•
[Erase Done] is displayed when the
file is erased. File numbers will be
reassigned automatically.
to erase (☞ P.18 to P. 20).
In the File list display, press the
or button to select the file you
want to erase.
+
−
•
In the File display, press the 9or
0button to select a file.
3
While the recorder is during stop
mode, press the INDEX/ERASE
button.
4
5
Press the
+
button to select
[
Erase in Folder] or [File Erase].
Press the OK `button.
Notes
•
•
The locked files and files set as read-only
cannot be erased (☞ P. 36, P. 38).
If an action is not selected within 8
seconds, the recorder will return to stop
status.
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Erasing
•
•
It may take over 10 seconds to complete
processing. Never remove batteries during
this time because data 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-560M, WS-550M only:
You can delete other than [Music] folders
when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] mode.
However, you cannot delete any folders
when the recorder is set to [VOICE] mode.
• For WS-450S only:
You cannot delete folders through the
recorder.
3
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Menu Setting
Menu setting method
Items in menus are categorized by tabs, so
select a tab first and move to a desired item
to quickly set it. You can set each menu item
as follows.
3
Press the OK `or 9button to
move the cursor to the item to
set.
+− button
90button
OK `button
MENU button
4
Press the
+
or
−
button to move
4
to the item you want to set.
1
While the recorder is during stop
mode, press the MENU button.
•
The menu will appear on the display.
5
6
Press the OK `or 9button.
•
Moves to the setting of the selected
item.
•
Menu items can be set during a
Press the
+
or
−
button to change
recording or playback (☞ P. 37).
the setting (☞ P. 38 to P.44).
2
Press the
+
or
−
button to move
to the tab that contains the item
you want to set (☞ P. 38 to P.44).
•
You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor.
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Menu setting method
7
Press the OK `button to
complete the setting.
4Setting menu during recording:
Function
Setting
Mic Sense
Low Cut Filter
To menu item
options
VCVA
Backlight
LED
•
•
You will be informed that the settings
have been established via the screen.
Pressing the 0button without
pressing the OK `button will cancel
the settings and return you to the
previous screen.
4Setting menu during playback:
Function
Setting
Property
Noise Cancel*
Voice Filter**
WOW***
4
8
Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen.
•
When in the menu screen during
recording or playback, pressing the
0or MENU button will allow
you to return to the playback screen
without interrupting recording or
playback.
Equalizer***
Play Mode
Play Speed
Skip Space
Backlight
LED
To menu item
options
Notes
•
•
The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for
3 minutes during a menu setup operation,
when a selected item is not applied.
When entering menu settings during
recording or playback, the menu settings
will be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with
no buttons being pressed.
*
For WS-560M, WS-550M only (Set to
[VOICE] mode).
** For WS-450S.
For WS-560M, WS-550M (Set to [VOICE]
mode).
*** For WS-560M, WS-550M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode).
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Menu setting method
+File Menu
, Rec Menu
Erase Lock
"For WS-560M/WS-550M:
Locking a file keeps important data from
being accidentally erased. Locked files are
not erased when you select to erase all files
from a folder (☞ P. 34).
•
When performing operations on
the [Rec Menu] screen, set the
mode switch to [VOICE] (☞ P.17).
[On]:
Locks the file and prevents it from being
erased.
Mic Sense
Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet
recording needs.
[Off]:
Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased.
Replace
"For WS-450S:
Refer to “Rearranging files [Replace]”
(☞ P.45).
•
Use the switch to set the
4
microphone sensitivity (☞ P. 23).
Property
[Conference]:
This is a highly sensitive mode which can
record surrounding noises.
[Dictation]:
This is the standard level of microphone
sensitivity. Select this mode for cases
where the volume of the source sound is
high, such as a band performance.
When you would like to clearly record
a speaker’s voice, set [Mic Sense] to
[Dictation] and hold recorder’s built-in
stereo microphone close to the speaker’s
mouth (5-10 cm) before recording.
•
Rec Mode
In addition to selecting between stereo
or mono recording formats, you can also
record favoring high sound quality, or
record favoring increased recording time.
Select the recording mode that fits your
purpose.
** Files which cannot be recognized by this
recorder are not included in the number
of files.
[ST XQ]:
Stereo extra high quality sound recording.
[ST HQ]:
•
Select the files for which you would like
to confirm information in advance before
operating the menu.
Stereo high quality sound recording.
[ST SP]:
Stereo standard recording.
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Menu setting method
[HQ]:
Monaural high quality sound recording.
[SP]:
Monaural standard recording.
[LP]:
Monaural long-term recording.
Adjust the start/stop actuation
level:
1
Press the RECsbutton to start
recording.
•
When the sound volume is lower than
the preset threshold sound level,
recording automatically stops after
1 sec approximately, and [Standby]
flashes on the display. The recording
indicator light glows when recording
starts and flashes when recording
pauses.
•
To record a meeting and lecture clearly, set
other than [LP] in [Rec Mode].
•
When the external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode, it enables recording only
with the L channel microphone.
Low Cut Filter
2
Press the 9or 0button
adjust the start/stop actuation
level.
The recorder has a Low Cut Filter function to
minimize low-frequency sounds and record
voices more clearly. This function can reduce
noise from air conditioners, projectors and
other similar noises.
4
•
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.
[On]:
Enables the Low Cut Filter function.
[Off]:
Disables this function.
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.
[On]:
a
b
aLevel meter (varies according to the
sound volume being recorded)
bStart level (moves to the right/left
according to the set level)
Enables the VCVA function. Will start
•
•
•
The start/stop actuation level also varies
depending on the selected microphone
sensitivity mode (☞ P. 23 or P. 38 ).
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
recording in VCVA mode.
[Off]:
Disables this function. Will resume
recording in normal mode.
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Menu setting method
•
To ensure successful recordings, prior
testing and adjustment of the start/stop
actuation level is recommended.
Noise Cancel
If recorded audio is difficult to understand
because of noisy surroundings, adjust the
Noise Cancel setting level.
-Play Menu
[High] [Low]:
Enables the Noise Cancel function. Noise
will be reduced in the file when it’s played
back for better sound quality.
[Off]:
"For WS-560M/WS-550M:
•
When operating the [Play Menu]
screen, different settings items
are displayed depending on the
position of the mode switch.
Disables this function.
•
When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or
[High], [Voice Filter] and slow/high speed
playback functions will not function. To
use these functions, set [Noise Cancel] to
[Off].
When [VOICE] mode is selected:
[Noise Cancel]
[Voice Filter]
Voice Filter
4
[Play Mode] (☞ P.41)
[Play Speed] (☞ P.42)
[Skip Space] (☞ P.43)
The recorder has a Voice Filter Function to
cut low and high frequency tones during
normal, fast, or slow playback, and enable
clear audio playback.
[On]:
When [MUSIC] mode is selected:
Enables the Voice Filter function.
[Off]:
[WOW]
Disables this function.
[Equalizer] (☞ P.41)
[Play Mode] (☞ P.41)
[Play Speed] (☞ P.42)
[Skip Space] (☞ P.43)
•
When [Voice Filter] is set to [On], [Noise
Cancel] will not function. To use this
functions, set [Voice Filter] to [Off].
WOW
The recorder has SRS WOW XT, 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 4 levels of processing.
"For WS-450S:
[Voice Filter]
[Play Mode] (☞ P.41)
[Play Speed] (☞ P.42)
[Skip Space] (☞ P.43)
1
Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass].
[SRS 3D]:
The surround effect can be adjusted.
The expansive feel and clarity of the
sound can be increased.
[TruBass]:
The low-frequency range can be
adjusted. The low-frequency range
can be made richer.
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•
To change the settings again, press the
9or 0button and repeat the
procedure from step 2.
2
Adjust the surround level or bass
effect level.
[High] [Middle] [Low]:
The sound quality can be adjusted to
one of 3 levels.
Play Mode
[Off]:
You can select the playback mode that fits
your preference.
Disables this function.
•
•
The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakened
if the bit rate for any music file is less than
32 kbps.
Depending on the song, the SRS WOW XT
effect will be heightened, and may sound
like noise. If this happens, adjust the
SRS WOW XT effect.
Set [WOW] to [Off] to use the slow
playback or fast playback mode.
Otherwise you cannot use these functions
(☞ P.42).
"For WS-560M/WS-550M:
Set to [MUSIC] mode.
Select the desired playback range:
•
1
2
Select [Play Area].
4
Select [File], [Folder] or [All].
[File]:
Equalizer
Selects the current file.
[Folder]:
If you change the equalizer setting, you can
enjoy the music with your favorite sound
quality.
Selects the current folder.
[All]:
Selects all files in the internal
memory.
1
Select the desired equalizer
characteristics.
Select the desired playback mode:
[Off]:
Disables the equalizer function.
[Rock] [Pop] [Jazz]:
1
Select [Repeat] or [Random].
[Repeat]:
Enables the equalizer function.
[User]:
Sets to repeat playback mode.
[Random]:
Select [User] to save your own
custom equalizer settings. If [User] is
selected, proceed to Step 2.
Sets to random playback mode.
2
Select [On] or [Off].
2
3
Select the frequency band.
[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz]:
Select the frequency bandwidth
setting.
[On]:
Sets the playback range to be played
back repeatedly or randomly.
[Off]:
Disables this function.
Select the equalizer level.
•
•
You can select the equalizer level from [–6]
to [+6] in 1dB increments.
The higher the decibel value, the louder
the sound.
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Menu setting method
1
2
Select [Slow Playback] or
Fast Playback].
"For WS-560M/WS-550M:
[
Set to [VOICE] mode.
Set the playback speed.
When [Slow Playback] is selected:
[x0.5 Play] [x0.625 Play] [x0.75 Play]
[x0.875 Play]
When [Fast Playback] is selected:
[x1.125 Play] [x1.25 Play]
[x1.375 Play] [x1.5 Play] [x2.0 Play]
"For WS-450S:
[File]:
Stop after playing back the current file.
[Folder]:
Play files continuously in the current folder
until the last file and stop.
Change Playback Speed:
•
•
•
In [File] mode, when the recorder comes
to the end of the last file in the folder,
[End] flashes for two seconds on the
display and the recorder stops at the start
of the last file.
In [Folder] mode, when the recorder
comes to the end of the last file in the
folder, [End] flashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at the
start of the first file in the folder.
In [All] mode, after playing the last file in
the folder, the recorder will start playing
from the first file in the next folder. When
it comes to the end of the last file in the
recorder, [End] flashes for two seconds on
the display and the recorder stops at the
start of the first file in the recorder.
1
Press the OK `button to start
playback.
2
Press the OK `button to switch
playback speed.
4
•
Every time the OK `button is
pressed, the playback speed will
switch.
Even if playback is stopped, the
changed playback speed will be
retained. The next playback will be at
that speed.
•
Normal playback: Playback at normal
speed.
Slow playback: Playback speed slows
down, and [2] will appear on the
display (default at 0.75 times as fast).
Fast playback: Playback speed becomes
faster, and [1] will appear on the
display (default at 1.5 times as fast).
Play Speed
The playback speed of the file can be
changed between 0.5 and 2 times speed.
Change the speed according to need such as
listening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldn't catch
in a language lesson at a slow speed. The
tone will be automatically adjusted digitally
without changing the voice so it sounds
natural.
Restrictions on double speed
playback:
Double speed fast playback may
not be available depending on the
sampling frequencyand the bit rate
of the file to be played back. In such
a case, the device plays back in up to
x1.5 speed.
•
As in normal playback mode, you can stop
playback, cue a file, or insert an index mark
in slow playback and fast playback modes
as well (☞ P. 31).
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•
•
•
The slow playback or fast playback is
available even if either [Voice Filter] or
[Equalizer] is set (☞ P.40, P.41).
The slow playback or fast playback is
not available if either [Noise Cancel] or
[WOW] effect is set (☞ P.40).
. LCD/Sound Menu
Backlight
The display will remain lit for about 10 (Initial
setting) seconds when a button on the
recorder is pressed.
Playback speed will return to normal if the
mode switch setting is changed.
1
Select [Lighting Time] or
Brightness].
Skip Space
[
This function enables you to skip (forward)
or reverse skip (rewind) a file being played
for a set period. This function is convenient
for quickly skipping to another playback
position or repeatedly playing back short
phrases.
2
Set the lighting time.
[Off]:
Disables this function.
[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds]
[1minutes]:
Enables the Backlight function.
4
1
Select [Forward Skip] or
Reverse Skip].
3
Set the brightness.
[High] [Low]:
Sets the brightness of the backlight
when lit.
[
2
Set the skip space.
When [Forward Skip] is selected:
[File Skip] [10sec. Skip] [30sec. Skip]
[1min. Skip] [5min. Skip]
[10min. Skip]
When [Reverse Skip] is selected:
[File Skip] [1sec. Skip] – [5sec. Skip]
[10sec. Skip] [30sec. Skip]
[1min. Skip] [5min. Skip]
[10min. Skip]
Contrast
Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels.
You can adjust the LCD display contrast level from
[01] to [12].
LED
You can set it so the LED indicator light does
not turn on.
Forward/Reverse Skip Playback:
[On]:
1
Press the OK `button to start
playback.
LED light will be set.
[Off]:
LED light will be cancelled.
2
Press the 9or 0button.
•
The recorder will skip (forward) or
reverse skip (rewind) a set space and
start playing back.
Beep
The recorder beeps to alert you to button
operations or warn you of errors. System
sounds may be turned off.
[On]:
Enables the Beep function.
[Off]:
Disables this function.
•
If there is an index mark/temp mark or
a cue closer than the skip space, the
recorder will forward skip/reverse skip to
that position.
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Menu setting method
. LCD/Sound Menu:
Language(Lang)
[Backlight]
[Lighting Time]
[Brightness]
You can select the display language for this
recorder.
[English] [Français] [Deutsch] [Italiano]
[Español]:
[10seconds]
[Low]
[Contrast]
[Level 06]
[On]
[LED]
[Beep]
[Language(Lang)]
[On]
[English]
/Device Menu
Time & Date
*
For WS-560M, WS-550M only (Set to
[VOICE] mode).
** For WS-450S.
Refer to “Setting time and date [Time &
Date]” (☞ P.15).
For WS-560M, WS-550M (Set to [VOICE]
mode).
*** For WS-560M, WS-550M only (Set to
[MUSIC] mode).
Reset Settings
This returns the functions back to their initial
settings (factory default).
[Start]:
Returns the settings to their initial values.
[Cancel]:
Takes you back to the [Device Menu].
After resetting the settings, the time
settings and file numbers will be
preserved from before the reset and will
not return to their initial settings.
Menu settings after setting reset
(initial settings):
Format
4
Refer to “Formatting the Recorder
[Format]” (☞ P.46).
System Info.
•
You can check the recorder’s information on
the menu screen. [Model] (Model Name),
[Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and
[Version] (System version) [Serial No.]
(Serial Number) appears on the display.
, Rec Menu:
[Mic Sense]
[Rec Mode]
[Low Cut Filter]
[VCVA]
[Conference]
[ST XQ]
[Off]
[Off]
- Play Menu:
[Noise Cancel]*
[Voice Filter]**
[WOW]***
[Off]
[Off]
[SRS 3D]
[TruBass]
[Equalizer]***
[Play Mode]***
[Play Area]
[Repeat]
[Random]
[Play Mode]**
[Play Speed]
[Slow Playback]
[Fast Playback]
[Skip Space]
[Off]
[Off]
[Off]
[Folder]
[Off]
[Off]
[File]
[x0.75 Play]
[x1.5 Play]
[File Skip]
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Menu setting method
7
Press the OK `button.
Rearranging files [Replace]
•
The cursor will flash to confirm that
the file can be moved.
You can move a file in a folder to change the
order of playback. First select the folder (file)
for which you want to change the playback
order.
+− button
90button
OK `button
MENU button
8
Press the
+
or
−
button to select
the location to move it to.
4
1
2
Select the folder for which you
would like to rearrange the song
order (☞ P.18 to P. 20).
While the recorder is during stop
mode, press the MENU button.
•
The menu will appear on the display
9
Press the OK `button button to
(☞ P. 36).
complete the setting.
3
Press the OK `or 9button to
move the cursor to the item to
set.
•
If there are more files to move, repeat
Steps 5 through 8.
•
Pressing the 0button without
pressing the OK `button will cancel
the settings and return you to the
previous screen.
\4 Press the
+
or
−
button to select
[
Replace].
5
6
Press the OK `or 9button.
Press the or button to select
+
−
the file you want to move.
10 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen.
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Menu setting method
6
Press the
+
button to select
Formatting the Recorder [Format]
[
Start].
If you format the recorder, all files will be
removed and all function settings will return
to defaults except date and time settings.
Transfer any important files to a computer
before formatting the recorder.
+− button
7
Press the OK `button.
90button
OK `button
MENU button
•
After the [Data will be cleared]
message is on for two seconds, [Start]
and [Cancel] will turn on.
4
1
2
While the recorder is during stop
mode, press the MENU button.
•
The menu will appear on the display
(☞ P. 36).
Press the
+
or
−
button to select
[
Device Menu] tab.
•
You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor.
3
4
Press the OK `or 9button.
Press the or button to select
+
−
[
Format].
8
Press the
+
button again to select
[
Start].
5
Press the OK `or 9button.
•
[Format] will appear on the display.
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Menu setting method
9
Press the OK `button.
•
Formatting begins and [Format !]
flashes on the display.
•
[Format Done] appears when
formatting ends.
4
Notes
•
It may take over 10 seconds to complete
processing. Never remove batteries during
this time because data may be corrupted.
In addition, replace the batteries with new
ones in order to ensure that the batteries
will not run out while processing.
Never format the recorder from a PC.
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.
•
•
After formatting, recorded audio file
names may start from [0001].
When returning the settings for the
functions to their initial settings, use
[Reset Settings] (☞ P. 36, P.4 4).
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Using the Recorder on Your PC
By being connected to a PC, the recorder
enables you to do the following:
Operating environment
Windows
•
You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer, play them back,
and manage them by using Windows
Media Player or iTunes (☞ P. 53, P.60).
The recorder is compatible with WMA,
MP3* and WAV* language content.
Operating System:
Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista
(Standard Installation)
Compatible PC’s:
Windows PC’s equipped with more than
one free USB port
•
•
*
For WS-560M, WS-550M only.
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder and
a music player, this recorder can also be
used as external memory for a computer
by storing data from a computer and
reading it back out (☞ P. 52, P.64).
Macintosh
Operating System:
Mac OS X 10.2.8 - 10.5 (Standard
Installation)
Compatible PC’s:
Apple Macintosh series equipped with
more than one free USB port
5
Notes
•
•
This is an operational environment for
saving the files recorded by this recorder
to your PC with USB connection.
Even if operational environment is
satisfied, we do not support such as
upgraded OS, the multi-boot environment
and self-modified PC’s.
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Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC
Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
•
When you are downloading a file from
the recorder or uploading a file to the
recorder, do not remove the USB cable
even if the screen is indicating you can.
Data is still being transferred while the
recording indicator light is blinking. When
removing the USB cable, be sure to follow
the description in ☞ P.51. If the USB cable
is removed before the drive is stopped,
data may not be successfully transferred.
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 [Format] screen of
the recorder (☞ P.46).
Folder (directory) names appeared by
file management tools such as Explorer
attached to Microsoft Windows is different
from the folder names that can be set with
the recorder.
If folders or files stored on the recorder
are moved or renamed by using a file
management tool such as Explorer, the
order of files may be changed or files may
become unrecognizable
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 WAV, 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.
•
•
•
5
Note
•
This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
Corporation DRM9, but not with DRM10.
•
•
Data can be written or uploaded to the
recorder even though the attribute of the
recorder drive is shown as Read-only by
the operating system of the PC.
As the noise may cause adverse effects on
electronics devices nearby the recorder,
unplug the external microphone and
earphone when you connect the recorder
to a PC.
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Connecting to your PC
Windows:
1
2
Boot the PC.
When you open [My Computer], it will
be recognized by the drive name of the
product name.
Slide the USB connector slide
lever in the direction indicated
by the arrow to eject the USB
connector out of the recorder.
Macintosh:
When you connect the recorder to a Mac
OS, it will be recognized by the drive name
of the product name on the desktop.
•
[Remote] is appeared on recorder if
the USB cable is connected.
5
Notes
•
•
Refer to the user’s manual for your PC
regarding the USB port on your PC.
Be sure to push the cable connector all the
way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not
operate properly.
3
Connect to the PC's USB port or
to a USB hub.
•
•
Use the supplied USB extension cable
depending on situations.
Do not use USB extension cables other
than the supplied cable.
Using cables from other manufacturers
could result in damage to the recorder. Do
not use the supplied USB extension cable
with devices from other manufacturers.
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Connecting to your PC
Note
Disconnecting from your PC
•
NEVER disconnect the USB while the
recording indicator light is flashing. If you
do, the data will be destroyed.
Windows
1
Click [
] on the task bar
located at the lower-right corner
of the screen. Click [Safely
remove USB Mass Storage Device].
•
The drive letter will differ depending
on the PC being used.
2
3
When the safe to remove
hardware window appears, click
[OK].
Disconnect the recorder from the
PC.
5
Macintosh
1
Move the drive icon for this
recorder that is appear on the
desktop to the garbage bin by
Drag & Drop it.
•
When you connect the recorder to a
Mac OS, it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name on
the desktop.
2
Disconnect the recorder from the
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Transfer the voice files to your PC
The 5 voice folders of this recorder are
appeared as [DSS_FLDA], [DSS_FLDB],
[DSS_FLDC], [DSS_FLDD] and [DSS_FLDE],
and the recorded voice files are saved in
these folders.
Notes
•
While transmitting data, [Busy] is
appeared, and the recording indicator
light flashes. NEVER disconnect the
USB while the recording indicator light
is flashing. If you do, the data will be
destroyed.
Windows
•
In the Mac OS operational environment,
WMA format files cannot be played back.
1
Connecting the recorder to your
PC (☞ P. 50).
2
3
Open the Explorer window.
Open the product name folder.
•
When you open [My Computer], it
will be recognized by the drive name
of the product name.
4
5
Copy the data.
Disconnect the recorder from the
PC (☞ P. 51).
5
Macintosh
1
Connecting the recorder to your
PC (☞ P. 50).
•
When you connect the recorder to a
Mac OS, it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name on
the desktop.
2
Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop.
3
4
Copy the data.
Disconnect the recorder from the
PC (☞ P. 51).
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Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over the
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder. It supports WAV, MP3, and
WMA format music files.
By using Windows Media Player, music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)
(☞ P.54) and music files that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easily
transferred to the recorder (☞ P. 55, P. 58).
Window names
Windows Media Player 11
Windows Media Player 10
1
1
2
5
3
4
4
5
6
7
8
0
6
5 7
8
9
0
@
!
2
3
9
1Features taskbar
2Seek slider
3Shuffle button
4Repeat button
5Stop button
6Previous button
7Play button
8Next button
9Mute button
0Volume slider
1Features taskbar
2Quick Access Panel button
3Seek slider
4Rewind button
5Play button
6Stop button
7Previous button
8Next button
9Mute button
0Volume slide
!Shuffle/ Repeat button
@Fast Forward button
Note
•
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Using Windows Media Player
Copying music from CD
1
Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive,
and start Windows Media Player.
Windows Media Player 11
2
From the Features taskbar, click
2 3
[
Rip] menu.
•
After clicking [Rip] menu, click
[View Album Info] for Windows
Media Player 10 as necessary.
If Internet connectivity is available,
CD information is searched.
•
3
4
Put a check mark on the music
file that you want to copy.
Click [Start Rip].
•
For Windows Media Player 10 Click
[Rip Music].
•
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.
5
4
Windows Media Player 10
3 2
4
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Using Windows Media Player
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. 54).
Windows Media Player 11
1
2
3
Connect the recorder to a PC, and
start Windows Media Player.
2, 3
From the Features taskbar, click
[
Sync].
Click [Sync] menu again to select
[
[
DVR] {[Advanced Options] {
Set Up Sync], and set as follows.
•
•
Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check. *1 *2
5
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.
*1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default, click
to uncheck the box once, and click it
again to check.
*2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder, a file named “WMPInfo.xml”
is created. If you delete this file, the *1
may need to be set again.
3
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Using Windows Media Player
4
5
Select the desired category from
[
Library] on the left, and select
music files or albums to transfer
to the recorder, and Drag & Drop
them in [Sync List] on the right.
Click [Start Sync].
•
The file is transferred to the recorder.
4
5
Windows Media Player 10
5
1
Connect the recorder to a PC, and
start Windows Media Player.
2 3
4
2
3
From the Features taskbar, click
[
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 play list displayed.
4
From the pull down menu on
the right side window, select
the drive corresponding to the
recorder.
•
The recorder is recognized as a
Removable Disk.
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Using Windows Media Player
5
Click [ ] on the upper
right corner, and set the
synchronization options.
6
5
•
Click on the [Create folder hierarchy
on device] to check. * 1 *2
•
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.
*1 If [Create folder hierarchy on
device] is checked by default, click
to uncheck the box once, and click it
again to check.
*2 After the synchronous transfer to the
recorder, a file named “WMPInfo.xml”
is created. If you delete this file, the *1
may need to be set again.
6
Click [Start Sync].
•
The file is transferred to the recorder.
The music file transferred to the
recorder is displayed in Item on
Device.
5
6
Notes
•
Copying the music files with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portable
device such as this recorder may be restricted.
•
•
To transfer the files by using Windows Media Player 9, check the Olympus website.
If the music files are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory,
the message [Can’t 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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Using Windows Media Player
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD. For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC, see “Transfer the voice files to your PC”
(☞ P. 52).
Windows Media Player 11
1
Insert the blank CD-R/RW into
the CD-R/RW drive, and start
Windows Media Player.
2, 4
2
3
From the Features taskbar, click
the [Burn] menu.
Select the desired category from
[
Library] on the left, and select
voice files or albums to copy to
the CD-R/RW, and Drag & Drop
them in [Burn List] on the right.
5
4
Click [Burn] menu again, and
select [Audio CD] or [Data CD].
When [Audio CD] is selected:
•
A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by the
audio equipment which can play
CD-R/RW.
5
3
When [Data CD] is selected:
•
Copying files with the format to be
recorded.
5
Click [Start Burn].
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Using Windows Media Player
Windows Media Player 10
1
Insert the blank CD-R/RW into
the CD-R/RW drive, and start
Windows Media Player.
5
2
3
4
2
From the Features taskbar, click
[
Burn] menu.
•
Click [Burn] as needed after clicking
[Edit Playlist] menu.
•
You can change the order of tracks by
Drag & Drop files.
3
4
Put a check mark on the voice
files that you want to copy.
Select format of CD before
clicking [Start Burn].
When [Audio CD] is selected:
5
•
A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by the
audio equipment which can play
CD-R/RW.
When [Data CD] is selected:
•
Copying files with the format to be
recorded.
5
Click [Start Burn].
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Using iTunes
Window names
1
2
3
5
4 5 6 7
8
9 0
1Features taskbar
2Rewind button/
5Shuffle button
6Repeat button
Playback, Pause button/
Fast Forward button
3Volume slide
7Display change button
8Disc create button
9Browse button
4Playlist addition button
0Disc eject button
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Using iTunes
Copying music from CD
1
Insert the CD into the CD-ROM
drive, and start iTunes.
3
4
2
2
3
4
Click [iTunes] {[Preferences].
Click [Advanced] tag.
Click [Importing] to set the file
format and bit rate for copying
music files to your PC, and click
[OK].
•
This recorder supports MP3 and WAV
format music files (☞ P. 30).
[
Import Using]:
Set the file format for copying music
file from a CD.
[
Setting]:
5
Set the bit rate for copying music file
from a CD.
5
5
6
Put a check mark on the music
files that you want to copy.
Click [Import CD].
6
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Using iTunes
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.61).
1
2
Connect the recorder to a PC, and
start iTunes.
Select the play list to be
transferred to the recorder, and
put the check marks on the music
files 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.
5
2
3
Double-click the corresponding
drive with the recorder, and open
[Music] folder.
•
When you connect the recorder to a
Mac OS, it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name on
the desktop.
•
•
Copy to [Music] folder of the recorder
when transferring the music file.
You can create up to 2 hierarchies
in the [Music] folder. And up to
128 folders can be made including
[Music] folder.
Drag & Drop
files here
•
Up to 200 files can be stored in each
folder.
4
Select the desired files, and Drag
& Drop them to [Music] folder.
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Using iTunes
Copying voice file to the CD
You can transfer the voice files in the recorder to your PC and copy them to CD. For how to
copy the voice files from the recorder to your PC, see “Transfer the voice files to your PC”
(☞ P. 52).
1
Insert the CD-R/RW into the CD-
R/RW drive, and start iTunes.
2
3
4
2
3
4
Click [iTunes] {[Preferences].
Click [Advanced] tag.
Click [Burning] to set the CD
format for copying voice files to
CD-R/RW, and click [OK].
When [Audio CD] is selected:
A file is converted and copied in
music CD in order to play it by the
audio equipment which can play
CD-R/RW.
When [MP3 CD] is selected:
Copying in MP3 format.
5
When [Data CD] is selected:
Copying files with the format to be
recorded.
5
6
Select the desired playlist, and
put a check mark on the voice
files to copy to the CD-R/RW.
Click [Burn Disc].
5
6
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Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder and
a music player, this recorder can also be
used as external memory for a computer by
storing data from a computer and reading
it back out.
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.
Note
•
While transmitting data, [Busy] is
displayed, and the recording indicator
light flashes. NEVER disconnect the
USB while the recording indicator light
is flashing. If you do, the data will be
destroyed.
Windows
1
Connecting the recorder to your
PC (☞ P. 50).
2
3
Open the Explorer window.
Open the product name folder.
•
When you open [My Computer], it
will be recognized by the drive name
of the product name.
5
4
5
Copy the data.
Disconnect the recorder from the
PC (☞ P. 51).
Macintosh
1
Connecting the recorder to your
PC (☞ P. 50).
•
When you connect the recorder to a
Mac OS, it will be recognized by the
drive name of the product name on
the desktop.
2
Double-click the product name
icon on the desktop.
3
4
Copy the data.
Disconnect the recorder from the
PC (☞ P. 51).
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Other Information
Alarm message list
Message
Meaning
Explanation
Action
Battery power is getting Replace with new batter-
[Battery Low]
Low battery power.
low.
ies (☞ P.10).
Tried to delete a locked
file.
Unlock the file (☞ P. 36,
[File Protected]
[Music Mode]
Erase-locked.
P. 38).
For WS-560M, WS-550M only:
Set the mode switch
to [VOICE] position
(☞ P.17).
The mode switch is set to
[MUSIC] position.
[MUSIC] mode is active.
The file is full of index
marks (maximum of 16
marks).
Erase index marks that
are no longer
required (☞ P. 31).
[Index Full]
Index full.
The file is full of Temp-
marks (maximum of 16
marks).
Erase Tempmarks that
are no longer required
(☞ P. 31).
[Temp Mark Full]
[Folder Full]
Tempmark full.
Folder full.
The folder is full of files
(maximum of 200 files).
Erase unnecessary files
(☞ P. 34).
6
This is a malfunction, so
go to the store where
you purchased the
recorder or an Olympus
service station for repair
(☞ P.68).
[Memory Error]
Error in the memory.
Illegally copied file.
Error in the memory.
The music files copied
illegally.
[Licence Mismatch]
[Memory Full]
[No File]
Erase the file (☞ P. 34).
Erase unnecessary files
(☞ P. 34).
Zero remaining memory. No remaining memory.
No files were found in
the folder.
Select another folder
(☞ P.18 to P. 20).
No file.
There was an error while
formatting the recorder’s
memory.
Reformat the memory
(☞ P.46).
[Format Error]
Formatting error.
[Can’t make the
The file for management
cannot be created due
to a shortage of capacity
for remaining memory.
Connect the recorder to
a computer and delete
any unnecessary files.
system file. Connect
to PC and delete
unnecessary file]
The management file
cannot be created.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Probable cause
Action
Verify that the batteries’ polarities =
The batteries are not loaded properly.
Battery power is getting low.
The power is off.
and -are correct (☞ P.10).
Nothing appears on
the display
Replace with new batteries (☞ P.10).
Turn the power on (☞ P.13).
Battery power is getting low.
The power is off.
Replace with new batteries (☞ P.10).
Turn the power on (☞ P.13).
Won’t start
Release the recorder from HOLD
The recorder is in HOLD mode.
Low remaining memory.
(☞ P.14).
Erase unnecessary files (☞ P. 34).
Unable to record
The maximum number of files has
been reached.
Change to the another folder
(☞ P.18 to P. 21).
Unplug the earphones to use the
internal speaker.
The earphone is connected.
No playback tone
heard
The volume level is set to [00].
Adjust the volume level (☞ P. 27).
6
Set the microphone sensitivity to the
The microphone sensitivity is too low. conference mode and try again (☞
P.23 or P.36, P.38).
Recording level too
low
This could potentially be because
Adjust the output level for the
the output level for the connected
connected devices.
external devices are too low.
When recording while an external
The connected external microphone
is monaural.
monaural microphone is connected,
sound will only be recorded by the
L-channel.
Voice files are not
recorded in stereo
[Rec Mode] is set to a monaural
recording mode.
Set [Rec Mode] to the stereo
recording mode (☞ P. 36, P. 38).
Cannot find the
recorded Voice File
Switch to the correct folder
(☞ P.18 to P. 21).
Wrong folder.
The recorder was shaken during
recording.
--------
Noise heard during
playback
The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp while
recording or during playback.
Move the recorder.
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Troubleshooting
Symptom
Probable cause
Action
The file is locked.
Unlock the file (☞ P. 36, P. 38).
Unable to erase the
file
Unlock the file or cancel the read-only
setting of the file on the PC.
The file is read-only.
There is a file which cannot be
recognized by the recorder in the
folder.
Unable to erase the
folders
Connect the recorder to your PC and
erase a folder (☞ P. 50).
When the built-in speaker amps and
the like are connected there is a risk
that audio feedback will occur while
recording. It is recommended that
you use earphones for the recording
monitor.
Noise is audible
through the recording Acoustic feedback is occurring.
monitor
Conduct adjustments like separating
the earphones from the microphone
further, do not point the microphone
at the earphones, lower the volume on
the recording monitor, and so on.
The maximum number of marks has
been reached.
Erase unnecessary marks (☞ P. 31).
Unable to set index
The file is locked.
6
Unlock the file (☞ P. 36, P. 38).
marks, tempmarks
Unlock the file or cancel the read-only
setting of the file on the PC.
The file is read-only.
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Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and
software only.
sTechnical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada
1-888-553-4448
sUser Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada
sTechnical 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 4899
sUser Support E-mail address in Europe
Accessories (optional)
sStereo microphone: ME51S
The built-in large-diameter microphone
enables sensitive stereo recording.
sTelephone pickup: TP7
Earphone type microphone can be
plugged into your ear while phoning.
The voice or conversation over the phone
can be clearly recorded.
sNi-MH rechargeable battery and
charger set: BC400 (For Europe)
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.
sNi-MH rechargeable battery:
BR401
High-efficiency rechargeable long life
batteries.
sConnecting cord: KA333
Connecting cord which has stereo
6
s2 channel microphone (omni-
directional): ME30W
Two ME30 monaural microphones come
in a set with a miniature tripod and a
connection adapter. These are highly
sensitive omni-directional microphones
supported by plug-in power which
are well-suited to recording musical
performances.
sHighly sensitive noise-
cancellation monaural
microphone (unidirectional):
ME52W
This microphone is used to record
sound at a distance while minimizing
surrounding noise
mini-plugs (ø3.5) with resistance at both
ends. Use to connect from the earphone
jack output of the recorder to the
sTie clip microphone (omni-
directional): ME15
Small concealing microphone with a
tie-clip.
microphone input jack when recording.
Converting plug adapters (PA331/PA231)
which convert to the monaural mini plug
(ø3.5) or monaural mini plug (ø2.5) are
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Specifications
4EAR jack:
General points
ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω or
more
4Recording format:
WMA (Windows Media Audio)
4Input level:
4Input power requirement:
Batteries: AAA battery (LR03) or
Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
- 70 dBv
4External dimensions:
94.8 mm × 38 mm × 11 mm
(without protrusions)
4Sampling frequency:
[ST XQ] mode:
[ST HQ] mode:
[ST SP] mode:
[HQ] mode:
[SP] mode:
44.1 kHz
44.1 kHz
22 kHz
44.1 kHz
22 kHz
8 kHz
4Weight:
46 g (including battery)
4Operating temperature:
0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F
[LP] mode:
4Frequency response:
During recording mode
(Microphone jack):
Guide to recording times
4
4
4
WS-560M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB)
:
[ST XQ] mode:
[ST HQ] mode:
[ST SP] mode:
[HQ] mode:
[SP] mode:
50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST XQ] mode:
[ST HQ] mode:
[ST SP] mode:
[HQ] mode:
[SP] mode:
69 h. 30 min.
139 h. 35 min.
278 h. 10 min.
278 h. 10 min.
547 h. 25 min.
1,088 h. 05 min.
50 Hz to 15 kHz
50 Hz to 9 kHz
50 Hz to 13 kHz
50 Hz to 7 kHz
50 Hz to 3 kHz
6
[LP] mode:
[LP] mode:
WS-550M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB)
During recording mode
(Built-in stereo microphone):
80 Hz to 20 kHz
During playback mode:
20 Hz to 20 kHz
4Maximum working output:
60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
:
[ST XQ] mode:
[ST HQ] mode:
[ST SP] mode:
[HQ] mode:
[SP] mode:
34 h. 30 min.
69 h. 40 min.
139 h. 25 min.
139 h. 25 min.
247 h. 10 min.
544 h. 55 min.
[LP] mode:
4Maximum headphone output:
WS-450S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB)
:
≤_
150 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
[ST XQ] mode:
[ST HQ] mode:
[ST SP]] mode:
[HQ] mode:
17 h. 20 min.
34 h. 45 min.
69 h. 35 min.
69 h. 35 min.
137 h. 00 min.
272 h. 25 min.
4Wide band characteristic
headphone output:
≤
_
75 mV (according to EN 50332-2)
4Recording medium:
Built-in NAND FLASH memory
WS-560M: 4 GB
[SP] mode:
[LP] mode:
WS-550M: 2 GB
WS-450S: 1 GB
4Speaker:
Notes
•
•
The above values are strictly rough guides.
Available recording time may be shorter if
many short recordings are made
(The displayed available recording time
and recorded time are approximate
indications).
Built-in ø 16 mm round dynamic speaker
4MIC jack:
ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2 kΩ
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Specifications
•
A maximum recording time per file is
set for each mode. Even if the recorder’s
memory is not used up, recording cannot
be continued beyond the limit.
Notes
•
•
The above values are strictly rough guides.
Battery life is measured by Olympus. It
varies greatly according to the type of
batteries used and the conditions of use.
Maximum recording time per file
[ST XQ]
[ST HQ]
[ST SP]
[HQ]
26 h. 40 min.
26 h. 40 min.
53 h. 40 min.
26 h. 40 min.
53 h. 40 min.
148 h. 40 min.
Guide to recordable number of songs
WS-560M: 1,000 songs
WS-550M: 500 songs
WS-450S: 250 songs
(At 128 kbps, 4 minutes per song)
[SP]
[LP]
Guide to battery life
4WS-560M/WS-550M ([VOICE
]
mode):
WS-450S:
During recording mode:
[ST XQ] mode:
[LP] mode:
15 h. 30 min.
21 h.
6
During voice file playback mode (All
Playback Mode):
Alkaline battery
Built-in speaker:
Earphone:
12 h.
26 h.
Ni-MH Rechargeable battery
Built-in speaker:
Earphone:
12 h.
22 h.
4WS-560M/WS-550M ([MUSIC
mode):
]
During WMA file (128 kbps) playback
mode (All Playback Mode):
Alkaline battery
Earphone:
26 h.
Ni-MH Rechargeable battery
Earphone: 22 h.
During MP3 file (128 kbps) playback
mode (All Playback Mode):
Alkaline battery
Earphone:
25 h.
Ni-MH Rechargeable batter
Earphone: 21 h.
Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.
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For customers in Europe
“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety,
health,environment and customer protection.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of waste electrical and
electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse.
Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product.
Applicable Product : WS-560M/WS-550M/WS-450S
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin Directive 2006/66/EC Annex II] indicates separate collection of
waste batteries in the EU countries. Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse. Please use
the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste batteries.
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