Olympus WS-802 User Manual

DIGITAL VOICE

RECORDER

DETAILED

INSTRUCTIONS

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• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology is licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.

• The product was developed based on noise-canceling technology under license from NEC Corporation.

• Voice Activity Detection technology is licensed from NTT Elec tronics Corporation.

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Table of contents

Introduction

Safet y precaut ions ............................................ 4

1 Getting started

Main fe atures .................................................... 8

Identi ficatio n of parts ......................................10

Display (LC D panel) .................................................. 11

Power sup ply .................................................... 14

Inser ting the bat tery ...............................................14

Batte ry setti ngs .......................................................15

Chargin g by connecti ng to a computer v ia USB ...... 16

Connec ting the USB-t ype AC adapter

(optiona l) to charge ..........................................17

Turning on/o ff the power ........................................19

HOLD ................................................................20

Setti ng the time an d date [Time & D ate] ...........21

Changin g the time and dat e ....................................22

Inser ting and ej ecting a mic roSD card ...............23

Inser ting a microSD c ard .........................................23

Eject ing a microSD car d ........................................... 24

[Home] dis play operat ions ................................25

Notes on t he folders .........................................26

About th e folders fo r voice record ings .................... 26

About th e folders fo r music playba ck .....................27

Selec ting fold ers and fi les ................................28

2 About recording

Record ing .........................................................29

Changin g the recordi ng scene [Rec Sc ene] .............32

Recomme nded sett ings accordi ng to

the reco rding condi tions ................................... 33

Record ing from an ex ternal micr ophone or

other dev ice .......................................................34

3 About playback

Playback ..........................................................36

Search ing for a file ..................................................40

Changin g the playback s ound .................................41

Sett ing an index mar k or a temp mark ................... 42

How to beg in segment rep eat playback .................43

Changin g the playback s cene [Play Scene] .............44

Erasi ng .............................................................45

Erasing f iles .............................................................45

Erasing a f older ........................................................45

4 About the FM radio

(WS-803 only)

Using th e FM radio ............................................47

FM radio mo de operati ons ............................... 48

Preset ting radio s tations aut omatically

[Auto-pr eset] ....................................................49

Changin g the recepti on mode ................................50

Adding a r adio statio n .............................................51

Record ing from th e FM radio.............................52

5 Menu setting

Menu set ting meth od ....................................... 53

+ File Menu ............................................................55

, Rec Menu ............................................................56

- Play Menu ...........................................................61

. LCD/Sound M enu................................................64

/ Device Me nu .......................................................65

FM Menu .............................................................67

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Extr act voice po rtions fro m file [Voice D etect] .......6 8

Rearra nging file s [Replace] .....................................69

Moving /Copying fil es [Move/Copy] ........................70

Dividi ng files [Fil e Divide] .......................................72

Changin g the USB class [USB Se ttings] ...................73

Format ting the rec order [Forma t] ..........................74

6 Using the recorder on your PC

Opera ting envir onment ....................................77

Connec ting to your P C .......................................79

Discon necting f rom your PC ....................................80

Transfe r voice file s to your PC ...........................81

Usage as e xternal m emory of th e PC .................82

7 Other information

Alarm m essage lis t ...........................................83

Trouble shooti n g ...............................................85

Access ories (optio nal) ...................................... 88

Speci ficatio ns...................................................89

Technic al assist ance and sup port ......................94

Safety precautions

Before using you r new recorder, read this manual c arefully to ens ure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly. Keep thi s manual in an easily accessible location for future reference.

• The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. To protect yourself and others from per sonal injury or damage to property, it is essential that you always read the warnings and information provided.

f Danger

If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, serious injury

or death may result.

f Warning

If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, injury or

death may result.

f Caution

If the product is used without observing the information given under this symbol, minor personal injury, damage to the equipment, or loss of valuable

data may result.

Cautions relating to the operating environment

• To protect the high-precision technology contained in this product, never use or store the recorder in any of the following environments:

• Places where temperatures and/or

humidit y are high or undergo extreme changes, such as direct sunlight, beaches, locked cars, or near other heat sources (stove, radiator, etc.) or humidifiers.

• In sandy or dusty environments.

• Near flammable items or explosives.

• In wet places, such as bathrooms or in

the rain.

• In places prone to strong vibration.

• Never drop the recorder or subject it to severe shock or vibration.

• The recorder may malfunction if it is used in a location where it is subject to a magnetic/ electromagnetic field, radio waves, or high voltage, such as near a TV set, microwave, video game, loud speakers, large monitor unit, TV/radio tower, or transmission towers. In such cases, momentarily turn the recorder off before further operation.

• Avoid recording or playing back near cellular phones or other wireless equipment, as they may cause interference and noise. If you experience noise, move the recorder further away from such equipment.

• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the unit.

Safety precautions

Precautions r elating to reception:

• Radio reception will vary substantially depending on where you are using the radio. If the reception is poor, try moving the recorder near to a window and away from electrical products such as cellular phones, televisions, fluorescent lights etc.

Warning r egarding data l oss:

• Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating errors, 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.

• Olympus does not accept any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind incurred due to data loss resulting from a defect of the product, repair performed by a third par ty other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or for any other reasons.

Handling the recorder

f Warning:

• Do not use the recorder near flammable or explosive gases.

• Keep young children and infants away from the recorder.

Always use and store the recorder out of

the reach of young children and infants to prevent the following dangerous situations which could cause serious injury: 1 Becoming entangled in the recorder

strap, causing strangulation.

2 Accidentally swallowing the battery,

cards or other small parts.

3 Accidentally being injured by the

moving par ts of the recorder.

• Do not use or store the recorder in dusty or humid places.

• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit yourself.

• Use microSD/microSDHC memory cards only. Never use other types of cards.

If you accidentally insert another type

of card into the recorder, contact an authorized distributor or service center. Do not try to remove the card by force.

• Do not operate the unit while driving or riding a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or car).

f Caution:

• Stop using the recorder immediately if you notice any unusual odors, noise, or smoke emanating from it.

Never remove the batteries with bare

hands. Doing so may cause a fire or burn your hands.

• Be careful with the strap.

Be careful with the strap when carrying

the recorder. It could easily catch on something and cause serious damage.

• Do not leave the recorder where it may be subject to extremely high temperatures.

Doing so may cause parts to deteriorate

and, in some circumstances, cause the recorder to catch fire. Do not cover (such as with a blanket) the charger or AC adapter while it is being used. This could cause overheating, resulting in fire.

• Handle the recorder with care to avoid getting a low-temperature burn.

• If the recorder contains metal par ts,

overheating can result in a lowtemperature burn. Note the following:

• When used for a long period, the

recorder will get hot. If you hold the recorder while it is hot, you may suffer a low-temperature burn.

Safety precautions

• In places subject to ex tremely cold temperatures, the temperature of the recorder may be lower than the ambient temperature. If possible, wear gloves when handling the recorder in cold temperatures.

Battery handling precautions

Follow these important guidel ines to prevent batteries from l eaking, overheating, burning, exploding, or causin g electrical shock or b urns.

f Danger:

• Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other nonrechargeable batteries.

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

• Never heat or incinerate batteries.

• Take precautions when carrying or storing batteries to prevent them from coming into contact with any metal objects such as jewelry, pins, fasteners, etc.

• 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.

• To prevent causing battery leaks or damaging their terminals, carefully follow all instructions regarding the use of batteries. Never attempt to disassemble a battery or modify it in any way by soldering it, etc.

• Do not connect the battery directly to a power outlet or the cigarette lighter in an automobile.

• If battery fluid gets into your eyes, flush your eyes immediately with clean, cold running water and seek medical attention immediately.

f Warning:

• Keep batteries dry at all times.

• If rechargeable batteries have not been recharged within the specified time, do not use them.

• Do not use a battery if it is cracked or broken.

• Never subject batteries to strong shock or continuous vibration.

• If a battery leaks, becomes discolored or deformed, or becomes abnormal in any other way during operation, stop using the recorder.

• If a battery leaks fluid onto your clothing or skin, remove the clothing and flush the affected area with clean, cold running water immediately. If the fluid burns your skin, seek medical attention immediately.

• 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 battery immediately,

taking care not to burn yourself, and;

2 call your dealer or local Olympus

representative for service.

f Caution:

• Please recycle batteries to help save our planet’s resources. When disposing of dead batteries, be sure to cover their terminals and always observe local laws and regulations.

• Always charge a rechargeable battery before using it for the first time, or if it has not been used for a long period.

• Rechargeable batteries have a limited life. When the recorder's operating time becomes notably shorter even after the rechargeable battery is fully charged under the specified conditions, replace the battery with a new one.

Safety precautions

Getting started

Main features

s The Built-in Stereo FM tuner

means you can use the recorder as a radio (WS-803 only) ( ☞ P. 4 7).

s It supports the linear PCM format,

which is capable of recording

sound quality equivalent to

Main features

that of CDs (WS-803, WS-802 only) ( ☞ P. 5 6 ) .

s It supports a wide range of

recording formats, including the MP3 format (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer 3) and the Windows Media Audio (WMA) format ( ☞ P. 56).

s You can play back WAV*, WMA,

and MP3 format files transferred from a computer in addition to files recorded by the device itself.

This allows you to use this recorder as a music player. * WS- 803, WS-802 only.

s It supports high capacity

recording media. Besides the internal memory, you can also record into a microSD card ( ☞ P. 23) .

s A directional microphone feature

has been included that allows switching between broad stereo recording and recording with a highly directional quality (WS-803 only) ( ☞ P. 57 ) .

s It is equipped with a variety

of features that support audio recording.

With this recorder you can customize a variety of recording functions such as the recording sensitivity to suit the recording conditions and personal preferences ( ☞ P. 5 6 ) .

s It has a built-in Variable Control

Voice Actuator (VCVA) function ( ☞ P. 57) .

s The Low Cut Filter minimizes air

conditioner noise and similar noises while recording ( ☞ P. 57 ) .

s It has recording scene setting and

playback scene setting functions to register the best setting according to the use ( ☞ P.32, P.4 4, P. 59, P. 63 ).

s It is equipped with the [

] function, convenient for

searching for files ( ☞ P. 4 0) .

s It features a [

function, which extracts just the voice portions from a recorded audio file, and a [ function, which plays back just the extracted voice portions ( ☞ P.61, P.6 8).

s It also features a [

function, which compensates for the low-volume portions of a recorded audio file, making them louder and therefore easier to understand ( ☞ P. 6 1) .

Voice Detect

Calendar

]

Voice Play back

Voice Balance r

]

s A Noise Cancel function ( ☞ P.61)

and a Voice Filter function* ( ☞ P.61) cut noise and enable clear audio playback.

* WS-801 only.

s It features various repeat

functions ( ☞ P.43, P. 62 ).

s You can change the playback

equalizer settings ( ☞ P.62) .

s You can move or copy files

between the internal memory and microSD card, and within the folders in the memory (WS-803, WS-802 only) ( ☞ P. 70).

s You can divide files (PCM*, MP3)

that have been recorded with this recorder into two files ( ☞ P. 7 2 ).

* WS- 803, WS-802 only.

s Index mark and temp mark

features allow you to quickly find desired locations ( ☞ P. 42 ) .

s The playback speed and tone*

can be controlled ( ☞ P.41).

* WS- 803, WS-802 only.

s This recorder is compatible

with USB 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to a computer.

s It has a USB charging function

(WS-803, WS-802 only) ( ☞ P.16 ) .

s It has a backlight full-dot display

(LCD panel).

Main features

Identification of parts

6 7 8

Identification of parts

$ %

1 Built-in stereo microphone (L) 2 Built-in stereo microphone (R) 3 LED indicator light (LED) 4 Card cover 5

LIST

MIC

7 Display (LCD panel) 8

button

REC

! 9 button @

–

button

SCENE

STOP

% 0 button ^ `

ERASE

9 0 !

@ #

button

(Microphone) jack

button

( s ) (Record) button

INDEX

button

( 4 ) button

button

(

* Built-in speaker ( Battery cover )

EAR

(Earphone) jack

POWER

= USB connector slide lever q Strap hole w USB connector

HOLD

switch

)

• Remove the screen protector from the display.

12 3

Display (LCD panel)

4 [

Recorder

Folder list display

] mode display:

Identification of parts

File display

1 Recording media indicator

[ l ]: Internal memory [ m ]: microSD card

2 Current folder name 3 Battery indicator 4

Folder name

Fil e list disp lay

1 Recording media indicator 2 Current folder name 3 Battery indicator 4

File name

4 5 6

8 9

0 !

1 Recording media indicator 2 Current file name 3 Battery indicator 4 Folder indicator, Recording mode

indicator, File Lock indicator

5 Recorder status indicator

[ K ]: Record indicator [ ≠ ]: Pause indicator [

]: Stop indicator

[ • ]: Play indicator [ ß ]: Forwarding indicator [ ™ ]: Rewinding indicator [ N ]: F. Play indicator [ M ]: S. Play indicator [

]: Change playback tone indicator

(sharp)

]: Change playback tone indicator

[

(flat)

6 Remaining memory bar indicator,

Playback position bar indicator

7 Icon display ( ☞ P.13) 8 Current file number/ Total

number of recorded files in the folder

9 Elapsed recording time,

Elapsed playback time

0 Remaining recording time,

File length

! Level meter,

Recording date and time

Identification of parts

12 3

4 [

Music

] mode display:

Identification of parts

Lis t display 1

Identification of parts

When t here are files a nd folder s in the folder

1 Recording media indicator

[ l ]: Internal memory

]: microSD card

[ m

2 Current folder name 3 Battery indicator 4 Folder name, File name

Lis t display 2

When t here are only fi les in the folder

1 Recording media indicator 2 Current folder name 3 Battery indicator 4 File name

File display

12 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

1 Recording media indicator 2 Current file name 3 Battery indicator 4 Recorder status indicator

[ • ]: Play indicator [

]: Stop indicator

[ ß ]: Forwarding indicator [ ™ ]: Rewinding indicator [ N ]: F. Play indicator [ M ]: S. Play indicator [

]: Change playback tone indicator

(sharp)

[ ]: Change playback tone indicator

(flat)

Current file number/ Total

number of recorded files in the folder

5 T i t l e n a m e 6 Artist name 7 Album name 8 Playback position bar indicator 9 Elapsed playback time,

File length

0 Icon display ( ☞ P.13)

4 [ FM Radio ] mode display:

Rad io recept ion displ ay

For WS-803:

Identification of parts

1 2

3 4 5 6

1 Recording media indicator 2 Battery indicator 3 Recording mode indicator 4 Preset number 5 Tuning frequency 6 Frequency bar indicator

Icon display (For all modes)

[ Ø ]: Speaker muting [

]: Voice Playback *1

]: Voice Detect *1

[ [ ? ]: Rec Level [ û ]: VCVA [ Æ ]: Voice sync

[ ù ]: Equalizer

*1 WS- 803, WS-802 only. *2 WS -803 only. *3 WS- 801 only.

[ 0 ]: Low Cut Filter [ ≤ ]: Zoom Mic *2 [ % ]: Noise Cancel [ $ ]: Voice Balancer *1

Voice Filter *3

[

] [ á ] [ ]: Playback mode

Identification of parts

Power supply

Inserting the battery

This recorder can be used with either a Ni-MH rechargeable battery or AAA alkaline battery.

Power supp ly

For WS-803, WS-802:

• When charging the recorder, make sure that the supplied Ni-MH rechargeable battery (BR404) is in place.

• The supplied rechargeable battery is not fully charged. Before using the recorder or after long periods of disuse, it is recommended that you continuously charge the batter y until full ( ☞ P.16 ).

For WS-801:

This recorder cannot charge the rechargeable battery.

1 Lightly press down on the arrow

and slide the battery cover open.

2 Insert the battery, observing the

= and - polarities.

3 Close the batt ery cover comple tely

by pressing down at A , then sliding the cover towards B .

Notes

• A manganese batter y cannot be used in this recorder.

• When the battery is changed, a AAA alkaline batter y or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery is recommended.

• Be sure to stop the recorder before replacing the battery. Unloading the batter y while the recorder is in use may cause a malfunction resulting in the corruption of the file, etc. If you take out the battery during recording, you will lose your currently recorded file because the file header will not be able to close.

Power supply

• If it takes longer than 15 minutes to replace the dead battery or if you take the battery in and out repeatedly at shor t intervals, you may have to re-enter the batter y and time settings. In this case, [ Battery ] screen will appear. For more details, see “ Battery settings ”.

• Remove the battery if you are not going to use the recorder for an ex tended period of time.

• When replacing the rechargeable battery, be sure to use a Ni-MH rechargeable batter y (optional). The use of other manufac turers’ products can damage the recorder and should be avoided.

Battery settings

Select the battery type to match the bat tery you are using.

1 Replace the battery and turn on

the recorder ( ☞ P.14, P.19) .

2 Press the + or − button to change

the setting.

Battery type

[ Ni-MH ] ( ): Select when using the Olympus

Ni-MH rechargeable battery (BR404).

[ Alkaline ] ( Select when using an alkaline batter y.

3 Press the ` OK button to

complete the setting.

• If the “ Hour ” indicator f lashes in the display, see “ Setti ng the time and date [ Time & Date ] ” ( ☞ P. 21).

Battery indicator

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

• When [ ] appears on the display, charge or replace the battery as soon as possible. When the battery has insuff icient power to operate the recorder, [ appear on the display and the recorder shuts down.

Note

• When a voice/music file is played, depending on the volume level the recorder may be reset due to a drop in the voltage output of the batter y even if [

] is displayed in the battery indicator. In this case, lower the volume of the recorder.

] and [ Battery low ]

Power supp ly

Power supply

Charging by connecting to a computer via USB

For WS-803, WS-802:

Before connecting via USB, exit HOLD mode ( ☞ P. 20) .

Power supp ly

You can charge the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB port. When charging, be sure to place the rechargeable batter y (supplied) correctly into the recorder ( ☞ P.14 ).

Do not cha rge a primary battery such

as an alka line or lithium batter y. It may cause b attery leakage or heating, which may c ause the recorder to malfunction.

1 Boot the PC.

2 Slide the USB connector slide

lever in the direction indicated by the arrow so that the USB connector protrudes from the recorder.

3 Make sure that the recorder is in

stop mode, and connect to the PC’s USB port.

4 Press the ` OK button to start

charging.

• While [ Press OK to start chargi ng ] is

flashing, press the ` OK button.

5 Charging is completed when the

battery indicator shows [ ].

Charging time: approximately 3 hours * * This is the approximate time when

charging the rechargeable battery fully from flat at room temperature.

Power supply

The charging time depends on the amount of remaining power and the state of the battery.

Connecting the USB-type AC adapter (optional) to charge

For WS-803, WS-802:

• Before connecting the AC adapter, switch the USB connection setting to [ AC Adapter ] ( ☞ P. 7 3).

• Before connecting via USB, exit HOLD mode ( ☞ P. 20) .

You can charge the recorder by connecting it to the USB-t ype AC adapter (A514) (opti onal).

1 Plug the recorder into the AC

adapter’s USB port.

To the USB- type AC adapter ’s (A514) USB connector

2 Plug the AC adapter into the AC

outlet.

To the AC outlet

3 Press the ` OK button to start

charging.

• While [ Press OK to start chargi ng ] is

flashing, press the ` OK button.

4 Charging is completed when

[

Batter y full

Notes

• The recorder cannot be charged if the PC is not turned on, or if the PC is in standby, hibernate, or sleep mode.

• Do not charge the recorder with the USB hub connected.

• Insert the supplied rechargeable battery and set [ Battery ] to [ Ni-MH ]. If [ Battery ] is set to [ Alkaline ], you cannot recharge ( ☞ P.15 , P. 65 ).

• You cannot charge the battery if [ or [ at a temperature in the range of 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F). *1 [

*2 [ ]: The surrounding temperature is

• When the recorder’s operating time becomes notably shorter even af ter the battery is fully charged, replace the batter y with a new one.

] is displayed.

] *2 is blinking. Charge the batter y

]: The surrounding temperature is

too low.

too high.

] *1

Power supp ly

Power supply

• Use the dedicated USB cable. If any other company’s cable is used, it may lead to malfunc tion of the recorder. Also, never use this dedicated cable with any other company’s products.

• If you would like to charge the recorder using the [ Composite ] setting, select [ Optional ] in the USB connection settings, then connect the recorder to a

PC. Selecting [ AC Adapte r ] in the

Power supp ly

[ USB Connection ] display will enable you to charge the recorder ( ☞ P. 7 3 ).

Cautions concerning the rechargeable battery

Read the following descriptions carefully before using the Ni-MH rechargeable battery.

Discharging:

The rechargeable battery self-discharges while not in use. Be sure to charge it fully before use.

Operating temperature:

The rechargeable battery is a chemical product. The efficiency of the rechargeable batter y may fluctuate even when the battery is operating within the recommended temperature range. This is an inherent nature of such products.

Recommended t emperature ra nge:

When operating the reco rder: 0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F Charging: 5°C - 35°C/ 41°F - 95°F Storage f or a long period: –20°C - 30°C/ –4°F - 86°F Using the rechargeable batter y outside the above temperature range may result in declining efficiency and a shorter battery life. In order to prevent battery leakage or rust, remove the rechargeable battery from the recorder when you will not be using it for a long time, and store it separately.

Notes

• This recorder is designed to fully charge the battery regardless of its energy level. However, for best results when charging a newly purchased rechargeable batter y or a battery that has not been used for a long time (more than one month), it is recommended to repeat the process of fully charging the battery and then letting it discharge 2 to 3 times.

Power supply

• When disposing of the rechargeable batter y, always observe the local laws and regulations. Contact your local recycling center for proper disposal methods.

• If the Ni- MH rechargeable battery is not fully discharged, protect against shortcircuiting (e.g. by taping the contacts) before disposal.

Turning on/off the power

When the recorder is not being used, turn the power off to reduce battery consumption. Existing data, mode settings, and clock settings are not lost when the power is turned off.

Turn ing on the powe r

While the recorder is turned off, slide the direction of the arrow.

POWER

HOLD

switch in the

Turn ing off the p ower

Slide the

POWER

HOLD

switch in the direction of the arrow, and hold it for 0.5 seconds or longer.

• The power turns off.

• The resume function rememb ers the stop

position before the power is turned off.

Power save mo de

If the recorder is on but is not used for 10 minutes or longer (default), the display shuts of f and the recorder goes into power save mode ( ☞ P. 6 5).

• To exit power save mode, press any button.

Power supp ly

• The power turns on.

HOLD

If you set the recorder to HOLD mode, the current settings 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. This mode can also prevent you from accidentally stopping recording.

Set ting the re corder to HO LD mode

Slide the [

HOLD

• After [ Hold ] appears on the display, the

Notes

• If you press any button while the recorder is in HOLD mode, the clock display lights for 2

• If HOLD is applied during playback (recording), operation is disabled with the playback

POWER

HOLD

] position.

recorder is set to HOLD mode.

seconds, but the recorder does not operate.

(recording) state unchanged (When playback has ended or recording has ended due to the remaining memor y being used up, the recorder stops).

switch to the

Ex iting HOLD mod e

Slide the A position.

POWER

HOLD

switch to the

Setting the time and date [ Time & Date ]

If you set the time and date before using the recorder, recording time and date information is automatically stored for each file. Setting the time and date beforehand enables easier file management.

When you use the recorder for the

first t ime, or when the batter y is inser ted after the recorde r has not been used for a long time, [

& date

] will app ear. When “

flashing, conduct setup from Step 1.

Set t ime Hour

” is

+ − button 9 0 button `

button

1 Press the 9 or 0 button to

select the item you want to set.

• Select “ Hour ”, “ Minute ”, “ Ye ar ”, “ Month ” or “ Day ” by moving the flashing position.

2 Press the + or − button to change

the value.

• Follow the same steps by pressing the

9 or 0 button to select the next item, and pressing the to change the value.

• You can selec t between 12 and 24 hour display by pressing the LIST button while setting the hour and minute.

Exa mple: 10:38 P.M

10:38 PM (Initial sett ing)

• You can selec t the order of “ Month ”, “ Day ” and “ Ye ar ” by pressing the LIST button while setting these items.

Exa mple: March 24, 2012

3M 24D 2 012Y (Initial sett ing)

24D 3M 2 012Y

2012Y 3M 24D

or − button

22:38

3 Press the ` OK button to

complete the setting.

• The clock will star t from the set date and time. Press the ` OK button when you want the clock to star t.

Note

• If you press the ` OK button during the

setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to that point.

Setti ng the time and d ate

Setting the time and date [Time & Date]

Changing the time and date

While the recorder is in stop mode, press and hold the STOP ( 4 ) button to display [ Time & date ] and [ Remain ]. If the current time and date are not correct, set them using the procedure

below.

Setti ng the time and d ate

STOP

+ − button 9 0 button `

1 While the recorder is in stop

mode, press the

• The menu will appear on the display ( ☞ P. 53 ) .

2 Press the + or − button to select

[

Device Menu

• You can change the menu display by moving the settings tab cursor.

] tab.

( 4 ) but ton

button

button.

3 Press the ` OK button to move

the cursor to the item you want to set.

• [ Device Menu ] appears on the display.

4 Press the + or − button to select

[

Time & Date

5 Press the ` OK button.

• [ Time & Date ] appears on the display.

• “ Hour ” flashes 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 the

time and d ate [ Time & Date ] ” ( ☞ P. 21).

6 Press the

STOP

( 4 ) button to

close the menu screen.

Inserting and ejecting a microSD card

The “microSD” indicated in the instruction manual refers to both microSD and microSDHC. This recorder enables you to store data not only to the internal memory but also to a commercially available microSD card.

Inserting a microSD card

1 While the recorder is in stop

mode, open the card cover.

2 With the microSD card facing the

correct way, insert it into the card slot as shown in the diagram.

• Insert the microSD card, keeping it straight.

• Inserting the microSD card in the wrong way or at an angle could damage the contact area or cause the microSD card to jam.

• If the microSD card is not inserted all the way, data may not be recorded on the microSD card.

3 Close the card cover securely.

• When you insert the microSD card, the recording media changeover display will appear.

4 To record on a microSD card,

press the + or − button and select [

Yes

5 Press the ` OK button to

complete the setting.

Inser ting and ejec ting a micr oSD card

Inserting and ejecting a microSD card

Notes

• It is possible to switch the recording media over to the internal memory ( ☞ P. 65 ) .

• In some cases microSD cards that have been formatted (initialized) by another device, such as a computer, may not be recognized. Be sure to format microSD

cards with this recorder before using

Inser ting and ejec ting a micr oSD card

them ( ☞ P.74).

Ejecting a microSD card

1 While the recorder is in stop

mode, open the card cover.

2 Push the microSD card inward to

unlock it, and let it eject partially.

• The microSD card is visibly out of the slot and can b e removed safely.

• If you ejec t the microSD card when [ Memory Select ] is set to [ microSD card ], [ Memory Select ] will automatically change to [ Internal memory selected ].

3 Close the card cover securely.

Notes

• Quickly moving your f inger away after pushing the microSD card inward may cause it to eject forcefully out of the slot.

• Some microSD cards or microSDHC cards may not be recognized correc tly depending on the manufacturer or type of card due to compatibility issues with this recorder.

• See the Olympus website for a list of microSD cards that have been confirmed to operate with this recorder in conditions prescribed by Olympus. The website http://olympus-imaging. jp/ introduces manufacturers and types of microSD cards confirmed to be compatible. Please note, however, this is not meant to guarantee that microSD cards will operate. Some microSD cards may not be recognized correctly due to circumstances such as changes in manufacturer specifications.

• If a microSD card is not recognized, remove the microSD card and then insert it again to see if the recorder recognizes the microSD card.

• Always read the instruc tions that come with your microSD card before using.

• Processing speed may be slower with some types of microSD cards. Processing performance may also be reduced due to repeated writing and deleting. If that happens, reformat the microSD card ( ☞ P. 7 4).

[Home] display operations

recorder and a music player but also as a radio * . * WS-803 only.

LIST

button

− button

button

1 Press the

to set the [

• [ Home ] appears on the display.

2 Press the + or − button to select

the mode.

LIST

button repeatedly

Home

] display.

When [

Recorder

] is selected: You can use the recorder not only as a voice

The re corder will go int o [ Recorder ] mode. You wi ll

be able to r ecord and play back fi les recorded by th e recorder ( ☞ P. 2 9 , P. 3 6 ).

Music

] is selected:

The re corder will go int o [ Music ] mode , and you will

be able to p lay back music files t ransferred to t he recorder ( ☞ P. 3 6 ) .

Calendar Search

The re corder will go int o [ Calendar Search ] mo de,

and you can s earch for files a ccording to the recording date ( ☞ P. 4 0 ).

* WS- 803, WS-802 only

FM Radio

]* is selected :

The re corder will go int o [ FM Radio ] mode , and you

will be ab le to receive FM radio ( ☞ P. 4 7).

* WS- 803 only

[Home] display operations

]* is selected :

3 Press the ` OK button.

Note

• During recording, you cannot switch the mode without stopping the recorder.

Notes on the folders

The internal memory or a microSD card can be used as the recording media. Voice files and music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and folders for music playback that are organized and saved in a branching tree.

About the folders for voice recordings

[ Folder A ] - [ Folder E ] within the [ Recorder ] folder are the folders for voice recordings. When recording with this recorder, select any one of the five folders and then record.

Notes on th e folders

You can chan ge the mode

Home

on the [ Home ] display.

Folder File

Recorder

Folder A

Folder B

Folder C

Folder D

Folder E

Beco mes the destinat ion for microphone recording.

Each fo lder can store u p to

Radio

200 files .

Folder

When yo u record from th e radio, the recor ded file

will be st ored automatic ally in the

[ Radio Folder ] fol der (WS-803 o nly).

Note

• Files or folders located under the [ Recorder ] folder will not be indicated on the recorder.

001

002

003

004

200

Notes on the folders

About the folders for music playback

When music f iles are transferred 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. 69) .

Home

Music

First layer Second layer

Artist 01

Artist 02

Artist 03

Album 01

Album 02

Album 03

Up to 300 * folder s can be created un der the [ Music ] folder, including [ Music ]. * For WS -801: 128 folder s.

Folder

001

002

003

004

200

Each fo lder can store up to 200 f iles.

File

Notes on th e folders

Selecting folders and files

Change folders while the recorder is stopped or during play. For information on the layered structure of the folders, see the sec tion entitled “ Notes on the folders ” (

[

Home

] display

Ope ration of the f olders for vo ice recordi ngs

Selec ting folde rs and files

Example:

WS-803

Folder list

display

Ope ration of the f olders for mu sic playbac k

File list displ ay File display

☞ P. 26) .

Folder list

display

(First layer)

When [ Music ] folder is selected.

Mov ing throug h the levels

}

Return

LIST

Each time you press this button, you move up one level. The 0 button can also ser ve as the LIST button on a list display.

• If you press and hold the LIST button while moving in a hierarchy of folders, you will return to the file display.

{

Proceed

Each time you press this button, you open the folder or f ile selected in the list display and proceed down one level.

• The 9 button can also serve as the

` OK button on a list display.

button

: ` OK button

Folder list

display

(Second l ayer)

File list displ ay File disp lay

+ or – button

Select a folder or file.

[

Home

] display:

This display allows the mode of the recorder to be changed ( ☞ P. 2 5 ) .

List display:

The folders and files stored in the recorder are displayed.

File display:

Information about the selec ted file is displayed. The recorder is in playback standby mode.

About recording

Recording

Before starting recording, select a folder among [ & ] to [ * ]. These five folders can be used to categorize recorded information according to t ype; for example, Folder [ & ] might be used to store private information, while Folder [ ' ] might be dedicated to holding business information.

STOP

( 4 ) but ton

REC

( s ) button

• [ Rec Mode ] cannot be changed in recording standby mode or while recording. Configure this while the recorder is stopped ( ☞ P. 5 6) .

• The proper position of the built-in stereo microphone for performing stereo recording is over the display. If the microphone is below the display during recording, proper stereo recording is impossible because the original sound will be recorded in reverse phase.

3 Press the

STOP

( 4 ) button to stop

recording.

• [ L ] appears on the display.

Recording

1 Select a recording folder

( ☞ P. 26).

2 Press the

REC

( s ) button to start

recording.

• The LED indicator light turns on and

[ K ] appears on the display.

• Turn the microphone in the direction of the source to be recorded.

aca

d e

a Recording mode indicator b Elapsed recording time c Remaining memory bar indicator d Remaining recording time e Level meter (changes according to

the recording level and recording function settings)

f File length

Notes

• To ensure that you do not lose the beginning of the recording, verify that the LED indicator light or the mode indicator is lit on the display.

• When the remaining recording time is less than 60 seconds, the LED indicator light starts flashing. When the remaining recording time drops to 30 and then 10 seconds, the light flashes faster.

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