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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Introduction
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Trademarks and registered trademarks
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•Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
•Macintosh and iTunes are the trademarks of Apple Inc.
•MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
•SRS WOW XT, SRS and }symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
•SRS WOW XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
•The product was developed based on noise-canceling technology under license from NEC Corporation.
Other product and brand names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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Table of contents
Introduction |
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Safe and proper usage.............................. |
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1 Getting started |
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Main features........................................... |
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Identification of parts.............................. |
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Display (LCD panel) ........................................ |
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Power supply ......................................... |
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Inserting batteries ........................................ |
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Turning on/off the power.............................. |
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HOLD...................................................... |
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Setting time and date [Time & Date] ....... |
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Changing the time and date.......................... |
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[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode |
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Notes on the folders ............................... |
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About the folders for voice recordings.......... |
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About the folder for music playback ............. |
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Selecting the folders and files ................ |
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2 About recording |
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Recording .............................................. |
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Microphone sensitivity ................................ |
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Recording from external microphone or |
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3 About playback |
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Setting an index mark or a temp mark ......... |
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How to begin segment repeat playback ...... |
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Erasing................................................... |
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4 Menu setting |
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+File Menu ................................................. |
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Rearranging files [Replace].......................... |
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Formatting the recorder [Format] ............... |
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Connecting to your PC............................. |
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Disconnecting from your PC......................... |
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Transfer the voice files to your PC ........... |
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Using Windows Media Player .................. |
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Copying music from CD ................................ |
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Transferring music file to the recorder......... |
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Copying voice file to the CD.......................... |
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Using iTunes........................................... |
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Window names ............................................ |
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Copying music from CD ................................. |
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Transferring music file to the recorder......... |
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Copying voice file to the CD.......................... |
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Using as external memory of the PC........ |
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Troubleshooting..................................... |
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Technical assistance and support............ |
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Accessories (optional)............................. |
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Specifications ........................................ |
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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.
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.
•Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause irreparable damage.
•Avoid strong vibrations or shocks.
•Do not disassemble, repair or
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•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.
Batterries
fDanger:
•Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated, shortcircuited 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.
fWarning:
•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.
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•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.
•If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor:
1remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and;
2call 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.
•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.
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•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.
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Getting started
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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 playback MP3* (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3) and WAV* format files ( P. 27, P.53, P.60).
* For WS-520M, WS-510M, WS-500M only.
sSupports the MP3 format and linear PCM format, which is capable of recording sound quality equivalent to CD-level (For WS-520M only) ( P.36, P.38).
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).
sA Noise Cancel function ( P. 36,
P. 40) and a Voice Filter function ( P. 36, P. 40) cut noise and enable clear audio playback.
sFor WMA-format recording, you can select one of 6 recording modes such as stereo or monaural ( 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).
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).
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.
sIt has a USB charging function ( P.12).
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Identification of parts
Display (LCD panel)
Folder list display
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2Folder name
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Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator
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File list display
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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
[!] VCVA indicator [%] Noise Cancel indicator [$] Voice Filter indicator [0] Low Cut Filter indicator
6Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder
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Elapsed recording time
During playback mode:
Elapsed playback time
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Remaining recording time
During playback or stop mode:
File length
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0Title name !Artist name @Album name
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$[#] SRS WOW XT indicator ["] Equalizer indicator
%Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the folder
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Inserting batteries
This recorder can be used with either Ni-MH Rechargeable Batteries or AAA Alkaline Batteries.
1Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open.
2Insert size-AAA alkaline battery, observing the correct =and
-polarities.
"For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M:
•When charging 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).
Power supply
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•This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries.
3Close the battery cover
completely by pressing to the direction A, then sliding to the direction B.
•If the “hour” indicator flashes in the display, see “Setting time and date [Time & Date]” ( P.15).
Battery indicator
The battery indicator on the display changes as the batteries loose power.
•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.
•Be sure to stop the recorder before 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.
•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.
•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.
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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Charging by connecting to a computer via USB
"For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M:
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).
Do not charge the primary batteries such as alkaline or lithium batteries. It may cause battery leakage heating and recorder malfunction.
1Boot the PC.
2Slide the USB connector slide lever in the direction indicated by the arrow to eject the USB connector out of the recorder.
3While pressing the STOP (4) button, connect to the PC’s USB port.
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•When charging the battery, press and hold the STOP (4) button until [Please Wait] is displayed.
4Charging 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.
Power supply
•Do not charge the recorder with the USB hub connected.
•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 [;]*1 or [=]*2 blinks. Charge the batteries at the
temperature from 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). *1 [;]: When surrounding temperature is
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*2 [=]: 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.
•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.
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.
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•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 shortcircuiting (e.g. by taping the contacts) before disposing.
For customers in Germany:
Olympus has a contract with the GRS (Joint Battery Disposal Association) in Germany to ensure environmentally friendly disposal.
Turning on/off the power
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Turning on the power
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While the recorder is during stop mode, slide the HOLD switch in the direction 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.
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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.
Set the recorder to HOLD mode
While the recorder is during stop mode, slide the HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow.
•After [Hold] appears on the display, the recorder is set to HOLD mode.
Exit HOLD mode
Slide the HOLD switch in the opposite direction that indicated by the arrow.
Notes
•If you press any button in HOLD mode, the clock display flashes for 2 seconds, but it will not operate the recorder.
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).
1Press the 9or 0button to select the item to set.
•Select the item from the “hour”, “minute”, “year”, “month” and “day” with a flashing point.
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.
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 & Date] will appear. When the “hour” is flashing, conduct the setup from Step 1.
LIST button
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OK `button
2Press the + or − button to set.
•Follow the same steps by pressing the 9or 0button to select the next item, and press the + or − button to set.
•You can select between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the LIST button while setting the hour and minute.
Example: 10:38 P.M
10:38 PM 22:38 (Initial setting)
•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
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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.
2Press the + or − button to select [Device Menu] tab.
•You can change the menu display by moving the settings tab cursor.
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•[Device Menu] will appear on the display.
4Press 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.
The following steps are the same as Step 1 through Step 3 of “Setting time and date [Time & Date]” ( P.15).
5Press the MENU button to close the menu screen.
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[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode
"For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M:
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].
[VOICE] mode:
Slide the mode switch to [VOICE] position.
•This recorder functions as an IC recorder. See “About the folders for voice recordings” regarding the destination of saved files ( P.18).
[MUSIC] mode:
Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC] 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).
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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.
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Notes on the folders
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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).
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Each folder can store up to 200 files.
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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).
Up to 128 folders can be created under the [Music] folder, including [Music].
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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:
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Operation of the folders for voice recordings:
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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.
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Select the folder or file.
File display
Information of the selected file is displayed. Enters in playback standby mode.
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The folders and files recorded in this recorder are displayed.
About recording
Recording
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.
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"For WS-520M/WS-510M/ WS-500M:
•If the REC (s) button 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).
1Select 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.
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.
2Press the REC (s) button to start 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.
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•[Rec Mode] cannot be changed in the recording standby mode or while recording. Configure this while the recorder is stopped ( P.36, P.38).
3Press the STOP (4) button to stop recording.
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•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.
•[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).
Pause
While the recorder is during recording mode, press the REC (s) button.
•[5] will appear on the display.
•The recorder will time out after 60 minutes when left in “Rec Pause”.
Resume Recording:
Press the REC (s) button again.
•Recording will resume at the point of interruption.
To quickly check on the recorded contents
While the recorder is during recording mode, press the OK ` button.
•[6] will appear on the display.
•Stop recording and the file that was just recorded will be played back.
Listening while audio is recorded
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.
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•After recording has started, you can hear the sound being recorded through the earphone.
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