Olympus WS-321M, WS-311M, WS-331M User Manual

DIGITAL VOICE

RECORDER

WS-331M WS-321M WS-311M

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.

Introduction

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Trademarks

IBM and PC/AT are the trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business Machines Corporation.

Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. WOW XT, SRS and WOW XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. 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.

symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

INDEX

Tab le of Contents P.4

Safe and Proper Usage P.6

Getting Started P.8

When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder P.19

Using the Recorder on Your PC P.44

Using the Recorder as a Music Player P.48

Feature Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player

Other Practical Use Methods P.94

Other Information P.95

P.72

Table of Contents

Introduction .............................................. 2

INDEX ...................................................... 3

Table of Contents .................................... 4

Safe and Proper Usage ........................... 6

General Precautions................................ 6

1 Getting Started

Main Features .......................................... 8

Identification of Parts ............................. 10

Inserting Battery .................................... 12

Power Supply ........................................ 13

VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode ........... 14

Setting Time/Date (Time & Date) .......... 17

2 When Using the Recorder as a

Voice Recorder

Recording .............................................. 19

Using the Variable Control

Voice Actuator (VCVA) .................... 22

Recording Modes (Rec Mode) .............. 24

Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) ...... 25

Set the Low Cut Filter (Low Cut Filter) .... 26

Recording from External Microphone

or Other Devices ............................. 28

Playing ................................................... 30

Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel) ... 34

Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter) .......... 36

Continuous Playback (All Play) ............. 38

Locking Files (Lock) .............................. 40

Menu List (VOICE Mode) ...................... 42

3 Using the Recorder on Your PC

Saving Files in Your PC ......................... 44

Operating Environment ......................... 45

Connecting to Your PC .......................... 46

4 Using the Recorder as a

Music Player

Using the Recorder as a Music Player .... 48

Using Windows Media Player ............... 48

Importing Content for Listening on the

Recorder .......................................... 49

Window Names ..................................... 50

Copying Music from CD ........................ 51

Table of Contents

Transferring Music File to the Recorder...... 52

Music Playback...................................... 55

Select Play Mode (Play Mode) .............. 59

Random Playback (Random) ................ 61

Increasing the WOW Effect (WOW)...... 63

Selecting Equalizer (EQ) .......................66

Moving the Tracks (Move)..................... 68

Menu List (MUSIC Mode) ...................... 70

5 Feature Common to the Voice

Recorder and Music Player

Erasing ................................................... 72

Hold........................................................ 75

Index Marks and Temp Marks ............... 76

How to Begin Segment Repeat Playback ...

Menu Setting Method ............................ 80

Auto Backspace Review (Back Space) ... 82 Changing the Playback Speed

(Play Speed) ................................... 84

System Sounds (Beep) ......................... 87

Backlight (Backlight) .............................. 88

LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) .... 89

LED (LED) ............................................. 90

Formatting the Recorder (Format) ........ 91

Viewing System Information

(System Info.) .................................. 93

6 Other Practical Use Methods

Using as External Memory

of the Computer ............................. 94

7 Other Information

Alarm Message List ............................... 95

Troubleshooting ..................................... 96

Accessories (Optional) .......................... 97

Specifications ........................................ 98

Technical Assistance and Support ...... 100

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 modify

the unit yourself.

General Precautions

● 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.

Batteries

Warning

• Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or disassembled.

• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable batteries.

•Never use any battery 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:

1 remove the batteries immediately

while being careful not to burn yourself, and;

2 call your dealer or local Olympus

representative for service.

Getting Started

Main Features

This product can be used to record meetings or notes, for use in conferences and other business settings, and for language studies. It can also be used as a digital music player. This recorder features a two-part design. The battery compartment separates from the main unit to expose a USB terminal, for direct connection to your PC.

Main Features of the Digital

Main Features

Voice Recorder

● The recorder stores highly compressed

WMA (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages in integrated flash memory. (☞ P. 19) It can also play back WMA and MP3 (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3) format files. (☞ P. 30)

● It has a built-in Variable Control Voice

Actuator (VCVA) function. (☞ P. 22)

● The Low Cut Filter minimizes air conditioner

noise and other similar noises while recording. (☞ P. 26)

● A Noise Cancel function (☞ P. 34) and a Voice Filter

function (☞ P. 36) cut noise and enable clear audio playback.

● You can choose one of three stereo or three monaural recording modes. (☞ P. 24)

Recording time:

Recording modes WS-331M (2GB) WS-321M (1GB) WS-311M (512MB)

ST XQ 35 hours 30 minutes 17 hours 40 minutes 8 hours 45 minutes ST HQ 71 hours 00 minutes 35 hours 25 minutes 17 hours 40 minutes ST SP 142 hours 05 minutes 70 hours 55 minutes 35 hours 25 minutes HQ 142 hours 05 minutes 70 hours 55 minutes 35 hours 25 minutes SP 279 hours 35 minutes 139 hours 40 minutes 69 hours 40 minutes LP 555 hours 45 minutes 277 hours 35 minutes 138 hours 30 minutes

Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made. (The displayed available recording time

and recorded time are approximate indications.)

External Microphone (optional) ☞ P. 97

Noise-Cancellation monaural microphone

Tie clip microphone

Stereo microphone

Te le phone pickup

Main Features

● It has a backlight full-dot display (LCD

display screen). (☞ P. 11 )

● It features various repeat functions.

(☞ P. 59, P. 78)

● Index mark and temp mark features

allow you to quickly find desired locations. (☞ P. 76)

● The playback speed can be controlled

as preferred. (☞ P. 84)

Main Features of the Digital Music Player

● You can play back music files in WMA and MP3 format. (☞ P. 55)

• The WS-331M can hold about 500 songs; the WS-321M about 250, and the WS-311M about 125. (at 128 kbps, 4 minutes per song)

● It has built-in WOW XT. (☞ P. 63)

● You can change the playback equalizer settings. (☞ P. 66)

● Connecting this recorder directly to the USB port

links up with your PC. The data can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software. (☞ P. 46)

• This recorder is compatible with USB 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to a computer.

Ni-MH rechargeable battery and charger

set (optional)

☞ P. 97

● This USB storage class support recorder can be

utilized as external memory to read and save the data. (☞ P. 94)

• By connecting the computer with the USB, pictures, text data, etc. can be saved, and utilized to carry data.

Main Features

Identification of Parts

* &

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Identification of Parts

! @

1 EAR (Earphone) jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in stereo microphone (R) 4 REC (Record) button 5 STOP button 6 PLAY button 7 Built-in speaker 8 USB terminal 9 VOL (+) button 0 9 button ! VOL (–) button @ FOLDER/INDEX button

4 5 6

Main unit

# ERASE button $ OK/MENU button % 0 button ^ Display (LCD panel) & Record/Play indicator light * Built-in stereo microphone (L) ( USB access indicator light ) Strap hole

- HOLD switch = Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch q RELEASE (Release) button w Battery cover

(

Battery compartment

)

Display (LCD Panel)

VOICE mode display MUSIC mode display

Identification of Parts

765

E F

1 Folder indicator 2 VCVA (Variable Control Voice

Actuator) indicator

3 Record mode indicator 4 Character information display 5 Microphone sensitivity indicator 6 Erase lock indicator 7 Low Cut Filter indicator 8 Playback effect indicator

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9 0

! @

0!1

0Music 1/36

SONG A/Artist

9 Battery indicator 0 Current file number ! Total number of recorded files

in the folder

@ Memory remaining indicator (E/

F bar)

# Title and artist name indicator $ Play position bar indicator

Identification of Parts

$ 4

Inserting Battery

Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the

Inserting Battery

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Notes

• Manganese battery may not be used in this recorder.

• Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the battery. Unloading the battery while the recorder is in use may corrupt the file. If you are recording into a file and the battery runs out, you will lose your currently recorded file because the file header will not be able to close. It is crucial to change the battery once you see only one hash mark in the battery indicator.

• If it takes longer than 15 minutes to replace the dead battery or if you take the battery in and out repeatedly at short intervals, you may have to reset the time when you have loaded a fresh battery.

• Remove the battery 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 battery depending on the volume level even if lower the volume of the recorder.

battery cover open.

Insert size-AAA alkaline battery, observing the correct polarity.

Close 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/ Date (Time & Date)” (☞ P. 17).

Replacing the Battery

The battery indicator on the display changes as the battery loses power.

➜ ➜ ➜

When appears on the display, replace the battery as soon as possible. When the battery is too weak, “Battery Low” appears on the display and the recorder shuts down. When changing battery, AAA alkaline battery or Olympus Ni-MH battery is recommended.

Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery

Optional Ni-MH rechargeable batteries from Olympus can be used for the recorder. Use them with the BU-400 Olympus NiMH Rechargeable Battery Charger (Europe only) (☞ P. 97).

is displayed in the battery indicator. In this case,

Power Supply

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.

Turning On the Power

Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite that indicated by the arrow.

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.

Turning Off the Power

Slide the HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow while the recorder is not in operation.

The display shuts off and the power will be turned off. The resume function remembers the stop position before the power is turned off.

Hold

Power Supply

Standby Mode and Display Shut Off

If the recorder is stopped/not used for over 5 minutes after it is turned on, it goes into standby (power-save) mode, and the display shuts off. To exit standby mode and turn on the display, press any button.

VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode

This device can be used as a voice recorder or as a music player. For recording and playing back 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 the VOICE position.

VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode

The recorder provides five folders, named A through E, for storing audio data. The files like recorded audio or language files transferred from a PC, are stored in these folders as individual files. Up to 200 files can be saved in each folder.

File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder.

330001.

WMA

Extension

File number: A serial number automatically assigned by

a Digital Voice Recorder.

User ID: The name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder.

List display

Current folder and files recorded in this folder are displayed.

001/12

01.

WMA

/ 5

WS WS WS

File being selected (The file name will be highlighted, and the file name, and date and time the file was recorded, will scroll across the screen once.)

M 24D A

330002.

330003.

330004.

WMA WMA WMA

Current folder

Scroll bar (appears when the whole contents cannot be displayed.)

File display

Information of the selected file is displayed.

Current folder

0 0

File

length

VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode

Artist A

Artist B

Artist C

Album 1

Album 2

MUSIC Mode

Slide the mode switch to the MUSIC position.

This recorder can save the music files (WMA, MP3 files) transferred from the PC in the 2 music folders, the original “Root” folder and its subsidiary “Music” folder. Also, this recorder can create the folders in up to 2 layers within the “Music” folder. It is convenient to manage the multiple albums with the same artist name. Up to 200 files can be saved in each folder.

VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode

Root

First layer Second layer

Music

Artist A

Music File A

Music File B

Music File C

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Notes

• Up to 128 folders including “Root” and “Music” folders can be operated on this recorder.

• When using Windows Media Player 10, click [Start Sync] instead of setting the synchronization options. All the files will be transferred to the part A above (☞ P. 52).

Artist B

Artist C

Music File D

Music File E

Album 1

Album 2

Music File F

Music File G

001

002

200

Folder

File

Save up to 200 files.

VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode

How to Select a File

Current folder Folder being selected File being selected

oot

usic

SONG A.wma SONG B.wma SONG C.wma

VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode

oot

usic

SONG A.wma

SONG B.wma SONG C.wma

oot

usic SONG A.wma

SONG B.wma

SONG C.wma

Pressing the OK button will play the

∗

selected file.

usic

rtist

SONG D.wma

usic

rtist

SONG D.wma

oot

∗

SONG B

Fld

rtist

B C

Current file number/Total number of recorded files in the folder

01/06

03480000

Album1

Album2 SONG E.wma SONG

.wma

Title (name of the file)/Artist

rtist

Best

SONG K.wma SONG

.wma

SONG

.wma

or – button: Moves the cursor up and down.

9 or OK button: Opens the selected folder/file.

FOLDER button: Returns to the folder in the higher

level and shows the list display.

Meaning of Icons in this Manual

Album1 Album1

SONG G.wma

SONG H.wma SONG I.wma SONG J.wma

est

SONG N.wma

SONG O.wma SONG

.wma

SONG Q.wma

∗

SONG G / A

SONG N / A

01/11

rtist

05320000

Fld

est

01/16

rtist

04350000

Fld

Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder.

Set the mode switch to MUSIC before operating the recorder.

Convenient features that can be used with both the Voice Recorder and Music Player.

Setting Time/Date (Time & Date)

If you set the date and time beforehand, the information when the file is recorded is automatically stored for each file. Setting the date and time beforehand enables easier file management.

The hour indicator will flash automatically when you load a battery before using the recorder for the first time, or after the recorder hasn’t been used for a long time. Proceed from step 1.

Press the 9 or 0 button to select the item to set.

Select the item from “hour”, “minute”,

“year” “month” and “day” with a flashing point.

Press the + or – button to set.

Follow the same steps by pressing the

9 or 0 button to select the next item, and press the + or – button to set.

•You can choose between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the FOLDER button while setting the hour and minute.

Example: 10:38 P.M.

•You can choose the order of the year, month, day by pressing the FOLDER button while setting them.

Example: January 7, 2007

10:38 PM ←→ 22:38

(Initial setting)

1M 7D 2007Y

(Initial setting)

D 1M 2007Y 2007Y 1M 7D

Time&M

Da t e

Time & Date

1M 7D 2007

4:38

Time & Date

1M 7D 2007

Setting Time/Date (Time & Date)

Press the OK button to complete the setup screen.

The clock will start from the set date and time. Press the OK button

according to the time signal.

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

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Note

Setting Time/Date (Time & Date)

Changing the Time/Date

Press and hold the STOP button while this recorder is in stop mode to display the “Time & Date”. If the “Time & Date” is not correct, set it using the procedure below.

• If you press the OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to that point.

While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer.

The “Menu” screen opens (☞ P. 42).

1 3

Press the + or – button to choose “Sub Menu”.

Press the OK or 9 button.

Press the + or – button to choose “Time & Date”.

Press the OK or 9 button.

The hour indicator flashes, indicating the

start of the Time/Date setup process.

The following steps are the same as Step 1

through Step 4 of “Setting Time/Date (Time & Date)” (☞ P. 17).

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Rec Menu Play Menu Beep & Display

Sub Menu

ub MenuS

Lock

Time & Date

Format System

When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder

Recording

Before starting recording, select a folder between Folder A to Folder E.These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, Folder A might be used to store private information, while Folder B might be dedicated to holding business information. Newly recorded audio will be saved as the last file in the selected folder.

2 3

Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder in which to make

a recording.

Every time the FOLDER button is pressed, folders will switch.

a Current folder

Press the REC button to start recording.

The record/play indicator light glows red. Turn the built-in stereo microphone in the direction to be recorded. The display changes depending on the recording mode (☞ P. 24).

b Current recording mode c Recording elapsed time d Memory remaining indicator (E/F bar)

(the bar indicates remaining memory)

e Level meter (varies according to the sound

volume being recorded)

Every time the OK button is pressed while recording, “Recording elapsed time” and “Remaining recording time” cycles in the location indicated by c.

Press the STOP button to stop recording.

330001.

330002.

330003.

330004.

120

35M12

120

35M12

WMA

WMA WMA WMA

WS WS WS

E F

L R

Display in the stereo recording mode

E F

Display in the monaural recording mode

/ 5

120

901/11

Recording

Notes

•To ensure recording from the beginning, start speaking after you see the red record/play indicator light on.

•A beep will sound when remaining recording time reaches 60 seconds, 30 seconds, and 10 seconds while recording.

• When remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds, the record/play indicator light starts flashing in red. When the recording time is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, the light flashes faster.

• “Memory Full” or “Folder Full” will be displayed when the memory or folder capacity is full. Delete any unnecessary files before recording any further (☞ P. 72).

• If the REC button is pressed while the mode switch is set to MUSIC, “Music Mode” will flash on the screen. Set the mode switch to VOICE before recording (☞ P. 14).

Recording

Pause

Press the REC button while recording.

“Rec Pause” will flash on the display.

➥

• The recorder will time out after 1 hour when left in “Rec Pause”.

Resume Recording

Press the REC button again.

Recording will resume at the point of

➥

interruption.

E F

35M12

Rec Pause

120

35M13

L R

120

To EAR (earphone) jack

Recording

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 sound volume on the recording monitor can be adjusted by pressing the VOL (+) or VOL (–) button.

Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder.

After recording has started, you can hear the sound being

➥

recorded through the earphone. If the earphone is connected, no sound will come from the speaker.

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Notes

• Recording level cannot be controlled using the volume button.

• When using the earphones, do NOT set the volume too high. Listening at very high volume may lead to hearing loss.

• Do not place earphones near a microphone as this may cause feedback.

Recording

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (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.

While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1

1 2

second or longer.

The “Menu” screen opens (☞ P. 42).

Press the OK or 9 button.

The “Rec Menu” screen opens.

Press the + or – button to choose “VCVA”.

Press the OK or 9 button.

The VCVA setup process begins.

Press the + or – button to choose between “On” and “Off”.

On: Will start recording in VCVA mode. Off: Will resume recording in normal mode.

Press the OK button to complete the setup screen.

If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the “Rec Menu” screen.

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

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Rec Menu

Play Menu Beep & Display Sub Menu

ec MenuR

Rec Mode Mic Sense

VCVA

Low Cut Filter

CVAV

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

Press the STOP button to close the

8 7

menu.

If it is set to “On”, will appear on the display.

a VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator)

indicator

Press the REC button 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 record/play indicator light glows red when recording starts and flashes when recording pauses.

Press the 9 or 0 button adjust the pause sound level.

The VCVA level can be set to any of 15 different values. The higher the value, the more sensitive the recorder to sounds. At the highest value, even the faintest sound will activate recording. The VCVA pause sound level can be adjusted according to the ambient (background) noise.

b Level meter (varies according to the sound volume being recorded) c Start level (moves to the right/left according to the set level)

120

00M00

121

E F

Standby

L R

121

E F

VCVA Level

H 27M 53S

121

Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

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Notes

• The start/stop actuation level also varies depending on the selected microphone sensitivity mode (☞ P. 25).

• If the starting level is not adjusted within 2 seconds, the display will return to the previous.

• If the surrounding noise is loud, the starting sensitivity of the VCVA can be adjusted according to the recording situation.

•To ensure successful recordings, prior testing and adjustment of the start/stop actuation level is recommended.

Recording Modes (Rec Mode)

The recording mode can be chosen from ST XQ (stereo extra high quality sound recording), ST HQ (stereo high quality sound recording), ST SP (stereo standard recording), HQ (high quality sound recording), SP (standard recording), and LP (long-term recording).

While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1

second or longer.

1 2

Recording Modes (Rec Mode)

The “Menu” screen opens (☞ P. 42).

Press the OK or 9 button.

The “Rec Menu” screen opens.

Press the OK or 9 button.

The recording mode setup process

begins.

Press the + or – button to select the recording mode.

Press the OK button to complete the setup screen.

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Notes

• When a meeting and lecture is to be recorded clearly, set other than LP mode to record.

• When an external monaural microphone is used while the recorder is set to ST XQ, ST HQ, or ST SP mode, audio will be recorded to the L channel only.

If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the “Rec Menu” screen.

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

a Record mode indicator

Press and hold the STOP button while the recorder is stopped to check “Remaining Memory” and “Remaining Recording Time” in the selected recording mode.

ec MenuR

Rec Mode

Mic Sense VCVA Low Cut Filter

ec ModeR

ST XQ

ST HQ

ST SP HQ

120

00M00

H27M53S

Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense)

Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs.

While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1

1 2

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Note

• When the speaker’s voice is to be recorded clearly, set to Dict (dictation) mode and move the built-in stereo microphone close to the speaker’s mouth (5 to 10 cm / 2 to 4 inches) and record.

second or longer.

The “Menu” screen opens (☞ P. 42).

Press the OK or 9 button.

The “Rec Menu” screen opens.

Press the + or – button to choose “Mic Sense”.

Press the OK or 9 button.

The microphone sensitivity setup process

begins.

Press the + or – button to choose between “Conf” and “Dict”.

Conf: High-sensitivity mode that records

sounds in all directions. Dict: Low-sensitivity mode suited for dictation.

Press the OK button to complete the setup screen.

If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the “Rec Menu” screen.

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

a Microphone sensitivity indicator

Mic Sense

ec MenuR

Rec Mode

Mic Sense

VCVA Low Cut Filter

Con f

Dic

120

00M00

H 27M 53S

Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense)

Set the Low Cut Filter (Low Cut Filter)

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.

While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1

second or longer.

The “Menu” screen opens (☞ P. 42).

Press the OK or 9 button.

The “Rec Menu” screen opens.

Press the + or – button to choose “Low Cut Filter”.

Press the OK or 9 button.

The Low Cut Filter setup process begins.

Press the + or – button to choose between “On” and “Off”.

On: Low Cut Filter will be turned on. Off: Low Cut Filter will be canceled.

Press the OK button to complete the setup screen.

If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the “Rec Menu” screen.

Press the STOP button to close the menu.

If it is set to “On”, will appear on the display.

a Low Cut Filter indicator

Low Cut Filter

Set the Low Cut Filter (Low Cut Filter)

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Set the Low Cut Filter (Low Cut Filter)

Recommended Settings by Recording Condition

Recommended settings

Recording condition

Conferences with large crowds and lectures in large rooms.

Meetings and business negotiations with a small number of people.

Dictation with a lot of background noise.

Recording Mode

ST XQ

ST XQ, ST HQ, ST SP

ST XQ, ST HQ, HQ

Microphone

Sensitivity

Conf

Dict

Low Cut

Filter

Set the Low Cut Filter (Low Cut Filter)

Music playing, wild birds singing, and railway sounds.

Dictation in a quiet environment.

Set the microphone sensitivity according to the volume being recorded.

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ST XQ

There is no particular recommendation. Choose a setting for recording.

Microphone

Sensitivity

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Off

Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices

To M IC (microphone) jack

Recording with External Microphone

Connect the external microphone to the microphone jack of the recorder.

When the external microphone is connected to the microphone jack of the recorder, the built-in microphone will not operate.

Applicable External Microphones (optional)

● Stereo microphone: ME51S

The built-in large-diameter microphone enables sensitive stereo recording. Stereo recording is available only in ST XQ, ST HQ or ST SP modes.

● Highly sensitive noise-cancellation monaural microphone:

ME52

This microphone is used to record sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise.

● Noise-Cancellation monaural microphone: ME12

(Dictation microphone)

Used to get clear recordings of your own voice by reducing the effects of ambient noise.

● Tie clip microphone: ME15 (Monaural)

Small concealing microphone with a tie-clip.

● Telephone pickup: TP7 (Monaural)

Earphone type microphone can be plugged into your ear while phoning. The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded.

EAR

To MI C (microphone) jack

Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices

Recording the Sound of Other Devices with this Recorder

The sound can be recorded when connecting to the audio output terminal (earphone jack) of the other device, and the microphone jack of the recorder with the connecting cord (optional

EAR

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KA333) (☞ P. 97) for dubbing.

To audio output terminal of other devices

Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices

To EAR (earphone) jack

To audio input terminal of other devices

Recording the Sound of this Recorder with Other Devices

The sound of this recorder can be recorded to other devices when connected to the audio input terminal (microphone jack) of other devices and the earphone jack of this recorder, with the connecting cord (optional KA333) for dubbing.

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Notes

• Use the connecting cord sold separately for dubbing (KA333) to connect the recorder with other devices.

• The detailed input levels cannot be adjusted with this recorder. When you connect the recorder to an external device, execute a test recording and adjust the output level of the external device.

•A microphone with plug-in power, which receives the power supply from this recorder, can be used.

• When the external stereo microphone is inserted while set in HQ, SP, and LP modes, it enables recording only with the L channel microphone.

• When an external monaural microphone is used while the recorder is set to ST XQ, ST HQ, or ST SP mode, audio will be recorded to the L channel only.

Playing

Press the FOLDER button to choose a folder.

Every time the FOLDER button is pressed, folders will switch.

Press the + or – button to choose the file that you want to play.

In the list display, use the + and – buttons to place the cursor on the desired file. Press the 9 button in the list display to change the screen to the file display. In the file display, press the 9 or 0 button to select a file. If you want to return from the file display to the list display, press the FOLDER button.

Press the PLAY or OK button to start playback.

The record/play indicator light glows green.

a Play position bar indicator b Current playback time c File length

You can change the playing speed by pressing the PLAY button while the recorder is playing back (☞ P. 84).

Press the + or – button to select the proper sound volume.

The display shows the volume level. You can choose between 0 and 30.

d Volume level meter

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Volume Level

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