Olympus WS-821, WS-823, WS-822 User Manual

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DIGITAL VOICE

RECORDER

Getting started

Recording

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USER MANUAL

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 recording, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use.

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Playback

FM radio

Use with a PC

Table of contents

Names of parts ............................................................................ 4

Recorder ................................................................................................4

Display ..................................................................................................5

1 Getting started

Setup .......................................................................................... 8

Inserting the battery............................................................................. 9

Turn the power ON ................................................................................ 9

Setting the inserted battery ............................................................... 10

Setting the date/time .........................................................................10

Charging the battery ..................................................................11

Charging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connector ............11

Charging the battery by connecting to an AC adapter with a USB

connection (model A514; optional) .................................................... 13

Batteries....................................................................................15

Inserting/removing a microSD card .............................................17

Inserting a microSD card ..................................................................... 17

Removing a microSD card ................................................................... 18

Preventing accidental operation ................................................19

Setting HOLD mode ............................................................................19

Releasing HOLD mode ........................................................................19

Turning the power OFF ...............................................................20

Turning the power OFF .......................................................................20

[Home] screen operations ...........................................................21

Selecting the mode............................................................................. 21

Folders ......................................................................................23

Folders for voice recordings ................................................................23

Folders for music playback .................................................................. 23

Selecting folders and files ..........................................................24

2 Recording

Recording ..................................................................................26

Basic recording procedure ...................................................................26

Pausing/resuming recording ..............................................................28

Quickly checking a recording ..............................................................28

Monitoring while recording ................................................................ 29

Recording with an external microphone .....................................30

Recording with an external microphone ............................................30

Recording from another connected device ..................................31

Recording audio from another device with this recorder....................31

Recording audio from this recorder with another device....................31

Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene] ...................................32

Changing the recording scene ............................................................32

3 Playback

Playback ....................................................................................34

Basic playback procedure .................................................................... 34

Playback through the earphones ........................................................ 35

Fast-forwarding ..................................................................................36

Rewinding ..........................................................................................36

Skipping to the beginning of a file ..................................................... 37

Changing the playback speed/tone (voice changer*) ........................38

ABC repeat playback ...........................................................................40

Index marks/temp marks ...........................................................43

Writing an index mark/temp mark ..................................................... 43

Erasing an index mark/temp mark .....................................................43

Calendar Search function ...........................................................44

Using the Calendar Search function to search for a file ....................... 44

Selecting preset playback settings template [Play Scene] ............45

Selecting a preset playback settings template ...................................45

Erasing files/folders ...................................................................46

Erasing files ......................................................................................... 46

Erasing a folder ...................................................................................47

4 FM radio

(WS-823 model only)

Before using the FM radio function .............................................48

Presetting radio stations automatically ......................................49

Presetting a local radio station [By scanning] ....................................49

Listening to FM radio ..................................................................51

Listening to FM radio ..........................................................................51

Selecting the reception mode.............................................................52

Adding preset radio stations .......................................................53

Adding a radio station received manually as a preset station

[Set manually] ....................................................................................53

Deleting preset radio stations ....................................................55

Deleting an unneeded preset radio station ........................................55

Recording FM radio ....................................................................56

Recording FM radio ............................................................................. 56

5 Menu

Setting menu items ...................................................................58

Basic operation ...................................................................................58

File menu [File Menu] .................................................................61

Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken-word content

[Voice Detect] .....................................................................................61

Table of contents

Preventing accidental file erasure [File Lock]......................................61

Sorting files [Sort by] ..........................................................................61

Moving/copying files [Move/Copy].....................................................62

Dividing files [File Divide] ...................................................................62

Displaying file or folder information [Property] .................................62

Recording menu [Rec Menu] .......................................................63

Selecting the recording sensitivity [Rec Level] ...................................63

Setting the recording mode [Rec Mode].............................................64

Selecting microphone directivity [Zoom Mic].....................................64

Reducing noise during recording [Low Cut Filter]...............................65

Voice-activated recording function [VCVA].........................................65

Voice sync recording function [V-Sync. Rec] ....................................... 67

Playback menu [Play Menu]........................................................69

Skipping non-voice portions during playback [Voice Playback] ......... 69

Alternating repeatedly between normal and muted playback

[Shadowing] .......................................................................................69

Reducing noise during playback [Noise Cancel] .................................70

Adjusting low volume portions during playback [Voice Balancer] ....70

Emphasizing voice more clearly [Voice Filter] .....................................71

Selecting playback modes [Play Mode] ..............................................71

Changing music sound quality [Equalizer] .........................................73

Setting a skip space [Skip Space] ........................................................73

Setting a preset playback settings template [Play Scene] .................. 74

LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu] ...........................................75

Setting the backlight [Backlight] .......................................................75

Adjusting the contrast [Contrast] ........................................................75

Setting the LED indicator light [LED] ..................................................75

Turning beeping sound ON/OFF [Beep] .............................................. 75

Changing the display language [Language] ...................................... 76

Selecting the speaker output [Speaker] .............................................76

Device menu [Device Menu] .......................................................77

Selecting the recording media [Memory Select] ................................77

Setting power save mode [Power Save] ............................................. 77

Setting the battery in use [Battery] ....................................................77

Setting the date/time [Time & Date] .................................................78

Setting the USB connection [USB Settings] ........................................79

Restoring the default settings [Reset Settings] ..................................79

Formatting a recording media [Format] ............................................. 80

Checking recording media information [Memory Info.] ..................... 80

Checking voice recorder information [System Info.] .......................... 80

FM menu [FM Menu] ...................................................................81

Selecting the recording sound quality [Rec Mode] ............................. 81

Presetting a radio station [Set stations] .............................................81

Setting scanning sensitivity [Scan Level]............................................81

Selecting the FM radio output [Output] .............................................81

Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken-word content

[Voice Detect] ............................................................................82

Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken-word content

[Voice Detect] .....................................................................................82

Moving/copying files [Move/Copy] ..............................................84

Moving/copying files [Move/Copy].....................................................84

Dividing files [File Divide] ...........................................................87

Dividing a file [File Divide] ..................................................................87

Setting the USB connection [USB Settings]..................................89

Setting the USB connection [USB Settings] ........................................89

Formatting recording media [Format] .........................................91

Formatting a recording media [Format] ............................................. 91

6 Use with a PC

PC operating environment .........................................................93

PC connection/disconnection ......................................................95

Connecting the voice recorder to a PC.................................................95

Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC ........................................96

Loading a file to a PC ..................................................................97

Usage as external memory of the PC ...........................................98

7 Other information

Alarm message list .....................................................................99

Troubleshooting ......................................................................101

Recorder care ...........................................................................104

Accessories (optional) ...............................................................105

Safety precautions ...................................................................107

Specifications ..........................................................................111

Names of parts

Recorder

Names of parts

8 9

0 !

)

( *

@ #

% ^

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

MENU/SCENE F2

button

6 Built-in speaker 7 Strap hole 8

EAR (earphone)

MIC (microphone)

jack

0 Display !

button

REC (record)

( s) button

jack

$ 9 button %

–

button

LIST

button

ERASE

button

* ` ( 0 button )

STOP

( 4) button

- Battery/card cover =

POWER/HOLD

q USB connector slide lever w USB connector/USB connector

cover (retractable)

switch

Names of parts

12 3

Display

4 [

Recorder

Folder list display File list display File display

] mode

12 3

16 3

7 8 9

Names of parts

0 ! @ # $

1 Recording media indicator

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

2 Current folder name 3 Battery indicator 4 Folder name 5 Function button guide display 6 File name

[ ]: Playback indicator

]: Voice Detect

[

7 Folder indicator, recording format

indicator and file lock indicator

Voice recorder status indicator

[ ]: Recording indicator

]: Recording pause indicator

[

]: Stop indicator

[

]: Playback indicator

[

]: Fast forward indicator

[

]: Fast rewind indicator

[

]: Fast playback indicator

[

]: Slow playback indicator

[

]: Modified tone playback indicator

[

(High)

]: Modified tone playback indicator

[

(Low)

9 Speaker muting indicator ( ) and

voice playback indicator* ( )

0 Current file number in folder/Total

number of recorded files in folder

! Elapsed recording time or

playback time

@ Remaining memory bar indicator

or playback position bar indicator

# Possible recording time remaining

or file length

$ Level meter or recording date/

time

* WS-823 and WS-822 models only

Names of parts

Display

4 [

Music

] mode

Names of parts

List display 1 List display 2

12 3

When folder contains files and folders

12 3

When folder contains only files

File display

16 3

7 8

9 0 5

! @ # $

1 Recording media indicator

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

2 Current folder name 3 Battery indicator 4 Folder name or file name 5 Function button guide display 6 File name

[ ] Playback indicator

7 Folder indicator, speaker muting

indicator ( ) and file lock ( )

8 Voice recorder status indicator

[ ]: Playback indicator

]: Stop indicator

[

]: Fast forward indicator

[

]: Fast rewind indicator

[

]: Fast playback indicator

[

]: Slow playback indicator

[

]: Modified tone playback indicator

[

(High)

]: Modified tone playback indicator

[

(Low)

9 Music title 0 Artist name ! Current file number in folder/Total

number of recorded files in folder

@ Elapsed playback time # Playback position bar indicator $ File length

* WS-823 and WS-822 models only

Names of parts

1 2

Display

4 [

FM Radio

] mode

WS-823 model only

Radio reception display

3 4

Radio recording display

3 4

7 8 6

1 Recording media indicator 2 Battery indicator 3 Preset number being received 4 Radio frequency being received 5 Radio frequency bar indicator 6 Function button guide display 7 Folder indicator 8 Voice recorder status indicator

[ ]: Recording indicator

]: Recording pause indicator

[

9 Recording format indicator 0 Elapsed recording time ! Possible recording time

TIP

• Pressing and holding the STOP ( 4)

button while the voice recorder is in stop mode displays the [Time & date] and [Remain] (amount of possible recording time remaining) settings. If the current date/time is set incorrectly, see “Setting the date/time [Time & Date]” (☞P.78).

9 0 !

Meanings of indicators shown in indicator

[ ]: Rec Level [ [ [

]: Low Cut Filter

[ [ [ ]: Noise Cancel [

[ ] [ ] [ ]: Play Mode

*1 WS-823 model only *2 WS-823 and WS-822 models only *3 WS-821 model only

Indicator display area

display area (same for all modes)

]: VCVA ]: V-Sync. Rec ]: Equalizer

]: Zoom Mic

]: Voice Balancer

Voice Filter

Names of parts

Getting started

Setup

After unpacking the voice recorder, follow the steps below to have it ready for use.

Getting

Setup

started

Getting started

Insert the battery

Turn the power ON

Select the battery setting

Select the battery setting to match the inserted battery. Select the setting for a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery or the setting for an alkaline battery.

Setting the date/time

Set the voice recorder’s clock for use with file management.

Remove the screen protector on the display.

Setup

Inserting the battery

Before using the voice recorder, insert the battery in the battery compartment of the voice recorder.

1 Slide open the battery/card cover

while lightly pressing down on it.

2 Insert a AAA battery, making

sure its positive and negative terminals are placed correctly. Slide the battery/card cover completely closed.

Insert the battery’s negative terminal first

Turn the power ON

1 While the voice recorder is turned

off, slide the in the direction of the arrow.

POWER/HOLD switch

POWER/HOLD

switch

Setup

Setting the inserted battery

1 Press the +/– button to select the

Setup

type of battery you inserted.

[Ni-MH] ( ) Select if you inserted an Olympus

nickel-metal hydride rechargeable

battery (model BR404). [Alkaline] ( Select if you inserted an alkaline

battery.

)

2 Press the `OK button to finalize

the setting.

NOTE

• See “Setting the date/time” if a time

display with a blinking cursor on the hour appears in the display after setting the battery.

Setting the date/time

1 Press the 9 or 0 button to

select the item to set.

Battery type

2 Press the +/– button to change

the number.

• To change the setting of another item,

press the 9 or 0 button to move the blinking cursor, then press the + or

– button to change the number.

3 Press the `OK button to finalize

the setting.

TIP

• You can press the `OK button during

the setting procedure to set the items entered so far and start the clock.

• You can change the clock display format. See “Setting the date/time [Time & Date]” (☞ P.78) for the procedure.

Charging the battery

Charging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connector

WS-823 and WS-822 models only

NOTE

• Before connecting the USB connector,

release HOLD mode (☞P.19).

1 Start the PC.

Slide the USB connector slide

lever in the direction of the arrow.

• The USB connector extends out. The

USB connector cover is stored inside the voice recorder.

3 After making sure the voice

recorder is stopped, connect the USB connector to a USB port on a PC.

4 Press the `OK button to start

charging the battery.

• When [Battery] (☞P.77) is set to

[Ni-MH], [Press OK to start charging] appears on the display. Press the `OK button while this message is blinking.

Charging the battery

5 Charging has finished when the

battery indicator changes to [ ].

Charging the battery

Chargingtime: About 3 hours* * Approximate time needed to fully

charge a completely flat battery at room temperature. Battery charging time will depend on the amount of remaining power and the state of the battery.

NOTE

• Never attempt to charge an alkaline

battery, lithium battery or other primary cell battery. Fluid leakage or overheating may cause the recorder to malfunction.

Charging the battery

Charging the battery by connecting to an AC adapter with a USB connection (model A514; optional)

WS-823 and WS-822 models only

NOTE

• Before connecting the AC adapter,

select [AC Adapter] for the USB connection setting (☞ P.89).

• Before connecting the AC adapter, release HOLD mode (☞ P.19).

2 Connect the AC adapter to an AC

power outlet.

To an AC power outlet

Charging the battery

1 Connect the voice recorder to

the USB connector on the AC adapter.

To USB connector of AC adapter (model A514)

3 Press the `OK button to start

charging.

• When [Battery] (☞P.77) is set to

[Ni-MH], [Press OK to start charging] appears on the display. Press the `OK button while this message is blinking.

Charging the battery

4 Charging is finished when

[

Battery full

When charged with the power turned off

] appears.

Charging the battery

When charged with the power turned on

NOTE

• Use only the Olympus USB connecting

AC adapter model provided (A514).

Displayed when the battery is fully charged

NOTE

• The power of the PC must be ON to

charge the battery using the USB connector. You cannot charge the battery when the power of the PC is OFF, or the PC is in standby, sleep or auto power OFF mode.

• Do not use a USB hub when charging the battery by connecting to the PC.

• Before charging the battery, insert the rechargeable battery provided and set [Battery] to [Ni-MH].

• You cannot charge the battery if [ or [

]*2 is blinking. Charge the battery in an ambient temperature of between 5 and 35°C (41 and 95°F).

*1 [

] Ambient temperature is too

low.

*2 [

] Ambient temperature is too

high

• If battery life has become noticeably short on a full charge, replace the battery with a new one.

• Insert the USB connector securely all the way. Operation will not be normal if the connection is not made properly.

• Use the USB extension cable provided if needed (only for WS-823 model).

• Use only a compatible Olympus USB extension cable. Operation is not guaranteed if another manufacturer’s cable is used. Only use the Olympus USB extension cable with the voice recorder and never use if a product from another manufacturer is used.

• To charge the battery with [USB Settings] set to [Composite], set [USB Connection] to [Optional] before

connecting the USB cable. When you select [AC Adapter] for the [USB Connection] you can charge the battery (☞ P.89).

]*1

Batteries

Rechargeable batteries

Read the information below carefully when using a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery (model BR404).

4 Discharging

Rechargeable batteries discharge naturally when not in use. Be sure to charge the battery before use.

4 Operating temperature

Rechargeable batteries are chemical-based products. Their performance can vary even when used within the recommended operating temperature range. This variation is normal.

4 Recommended temperature

ranges

When powering voice recorder: 0 to 42°C

(32 to 107.6°F) When being charged: 5 to 35°C (41 to 95°F) During long-term storage: -20 to 30°C (-4

to 86°F) Use of a rechargeable battery outside the temperature ranges above may result in drops in battery performance or life. When not using the voice recorder for an extended period, remove the rechargeable battery before storage to prevent fluid leakage or rust.

NOTE

• Due to the nature of nickel-metal

hydride rechargeable batteries, new batteries and batteries not used for an extended period (one month or more) may not charge completely. The battery should become fully charged after charging and discharging the battery up to three times.

• Always dispose rechargeable batteries in the legally prescribed manner. Before disposing rechargeable batteries that are not fully discharged, take steps to prevent shorting such as insulating their terminals with tape.

Battery indicator

As the battery loses its remaining charge, the battery indicator on the display changes as follows:

• [ ] indicates there is little remaining battery charge. Charge the battery or replace it with a fresh one. When the battery has run out, [ low] appear, and operation stops.

] and [Battery

Batteries

Battery precautions

• The voice recorder does not support manganese batteries.

• Always turn power off before replacing

Batteries

the battery. Files may be damaged if the battery is removed while the voice recorder is recording or performing an operation such as erasing a file.

• You may need to reset the date/time if the battery is removed from the voice recorder for over one minute, or if the battery is quickly removed and replaced. See “Setting the date/time [Time & Date]” (☞P.78) for the procedure.

• When not using the voice recorder for an extended period, always remove the battery before storage.

• When replacing the battery, use an AAA alkaline dry cell battery or an Olympus nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery (model BR404).

• When buying rechargeable batteries, always select model BR404 nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries. Operation is not guaranteed. If a battery from another manufacturer is used.

• Even if the battery indicator is [ playback with the built-in speaker at some volumes may result in a drop in battery output voltage, causing the voice recorder to reset. Lower the volume in this case.

• The continuous battery usage time is reduced when using a microSD card (☞P.113).

• The continuous battery usage time will vary depending on the performance of the battery in use (☞P.113).

• The continuous battery usage time of a nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery that has been used repeatedly will be reduced due to battery degradation (☞P.113).

• The [Battery] screen appears automatically after you have replaced the battery. You can also use a menu operation to display this screen and set the battery (☞P.77).

Inserting/removing a microSD card

The voice recorder has its own internal memory, and also supports standard microSD cards (microSD, microSDHC) sold separately.

Inserting a microSD card

1 While the voice recorder is in

stop mode, open the battery/ card cover.

• The microSD card slot is inside the

battery/card cover.

Insert a microSD card, making sure it is placed correctly as shown.

• Insert the microSD card straight,

avoiding crooked insertion.

• Inserting a microSD card the wrong way or crookedly could damage its contact surface or cause it to jam in the slot.

• A microSD card not inserted fully (until it clicks into place) might not record data.

3 Close the battery/card cover.

• The recording media selection screen

appears after a microSD card has been inserted.

4 To record onto the microSD card,

press the [

Yes

+/–

button and select

5 Press the `OK button to finalize

the setting.

TIP

• You can also select the internal memory as the recording media (☞P.77).

NOTE

• The voice recorder may not be able to

recognize a microSD card formatted (initialized) for a PC or other device. Before using a microSD card, always initialize it on the voice recorder (☞P.91).

Inserting/removing a microSD card

Removing a microSD card

1 While the voice recorder is in

Inserting/removing a microSD card

stop mode, open the battery/ card cover.

2 Release the microSD card by

pressing it inward, then letting it slowly return.

• The microSD card moves outward and

stops. Pull the microSD card out with your fingertips.

• [Internal memory selected] is displayed after removing a microSD card if [Memory Select] was set to [microSD card].

NOTE

• MicroSD cards may pop out forcefully

• Depending on the card’s manufacturer

• For microSD card compatibility under

Note that our customer support will

Also note that some cards may

• Read the operating instructions

• If a microSD card is not recognized by

• Processing speed may be low for

on removal if you flick or release your finger too quickly after pressing the card in.

and type, some microSD cards and microSDHC cards may not be fully compatible with the voice recorder and not be recognized properly.

Olympus verification, please contact our customer support at:

http://www.olympusamerica.com

provide information on microSD card manufacturers and card types for which Olympus has verified operation, but will not guarantee it's performance.

no longer be recognized correctly by the voice recorder in case card manufacturer changes card specifications.

provided with the card when using a microSD card.

the voice recorder, try removing and reinserting the card to have the voice recorder attempt recognition again.

some microSD card types. Processing performance may also be reduced by writing or deleting data repeatedly from a microSD card. In this case, reinitialize the card (☞ P.91).

3 Close the battery/card cover.

Preventing accidental operation

Setting the voice recorder to HOLD mode maintains the current operation and disables button operations. HOLD mode is a handy feature for preventing unintentional operation from accidental button presses when the voice recorder is carried in a bag or pocket. It is also useful for preventing the voice recorder being accidentally stopped during recording.

Setting HOLD mode

Releasing HOLD mode

Preventing accidental operation

1 Slide the

the [

• [Hold] appears in the display, and the

recorder enters HOLD mode.

NOTE

• When any button is pressed during HOLD mode, [Hold] appears in the display for 2

seconds. No other operation is performed.

• Setting HOLD mode during voice recorder playback (or recording) continues the playback (or recording) operation and prevents any other operation from being performed (the voice recorder stops when playback ends, or recording stops when there is no more available memory).

POWER/HOLD

HOLD

] position.

switch to

1 Slide the

position A shown below.

POWER/HOLD

switch to

Turning the power OFF

Existing data, mode settings and the clock setting are saved when the power is turned OFF.

Turning the power OFF

1 Slide the

the direction of the arrow for at least half a second.

• The playback stop position at power

TIP

• Turning the power OFF whenever the

voice recorder is not in use minimizes battery consumption.

POWER/HOLD

OFF is stored in memory.

switch in

Power Save mode

When the voice recorder has been stopped for at least 10 minutes (default setting) after power ON, the display disappears and the voice recorder automatically enters the Power Save mode (☞ P.77).

• Pressing any button releases the Power Save mode.

[Home] screen operations

Selecting the mode

In addition to its recording function, the voice recorder also provides music player and FM radio* functions. Choose the application you want by selecting one of the voice recorder’s modes. * WS-823 model only

1 Press the

display the [

F1 (HOME)

Home

button to

] screen.



For WS-823 model



For WS-822 and WS-821models

3 Press the `OK button.

2 Press the +/–, 9 or 0,

button to select the desired mode.

[Home] screen operations

• In WS-822 and WS-821 models, you

can only use the 9 or 0 button to select modes.

[Home] screen operations

When [

Recorder

] is selected

The voice recorder enters

[Home] screen operations

When [

Music

[Recorder] mode. Audio can be recorded with the built-in microphone. Files recorded with the microphone or from the FM radio* can also be played back (☞P.26, P.34).

] is selected

The voice recorder enters [Music] mode. In this mode you can play music files transferred to the voice recorder (☞P.34).

When [

* WS-823 model only

Calendar Search

The voice recorder enters [Calendar Search] mode. In this mode you can search for files by specifying the recording date (☞P.44).

FM Radio

]* is selected

The voice recorder enters [FM Radio] mode. In this mode you can listen to FM radio (☞P.48, P.51).

] is selected

Folders

In addition to its own internal memory, the voice recorder can also use microSD cards as a data recording media. Sound files, music files and content files stored on either media are saved in folders arranged in a tree structure. You can specify any playback sequence for the music files in the [Recorder] and [Music] folder (☞P.61).

Folders for voice recordings

Folders for music playback

Folders

Sound files recorded by the voice recorder are saved in the folders labeled [Folder A] to [Folder E] in the [Recorder] folder.

Select the mode in the [Home]

Home

screen.

Recorder

Folder A

001

002

200

Each folder can store up to 200 files.

Folder B

Folder C

Folder D

Folder E

Recordings made with the microphone are saved here.

FM Radio

Recordings from the radio are saved here (WS-823 model only).

Files and folders placed directly within the [Recorder] folder (not within one of the sub-folders) are not displayed by the voice recorder.

When music files created using Windows Media Player are transferred to the voice recorder, folders are created automatically for them within the folder for music playback, using the hierarchical structure shown below.

Home

Music

First level

Artist 01

Second level

Album 01

001

Folder

File

Up to 300* folders can be created within the [Music] folder (including a [Music] folder itself). * Up to 130 folders for WS-821 model.

The voice recorder can only recognize two folder sublevels.

002

200

Each folder can store up to 200 files.

Selecting folders and files

You can select a different folder while the voice recorder is in stopped or playing a file. See “Folders” (☞P.23) for a description of the voice recorder’s hierarchical folder structure.

[

Home

Selecting folders and  les

] screen



Folders for voice recordings

Example: WS-823

model

When [Music] mode is selected

Forward: `OK button

Each press of the `OK button opens the currently selected folder or file in the list, moving forward to the next (lower) level in the folder hierarchy. When a list is displayed, you can perform the same function by pressing the 9 button.

Back: LIST button

Each press of the LIST button moves back to the previous (higher) level in the folder hierarchy. When a list is displayed, you can perform the same function by pressing the 0 button.

Folder list display

Folders for music playback

Folder list display

File list display File display

TIP

• When navigating through a folder

hierarchy, you can press and hold the LIST button to return to the file display.

Selecting folders and files

+/– button

Used to select a folder or file.

[

Home

] screen

Used to select the voice recorder mode

(☞P.21).

List display

Displays the folders and files recorded in

the voice recorder. Pressing the F2 (FOLDER) button changes the display to the list display of the next folder.

File display

Displays the information of the selected file.

Selecting folders and  les

Recording

The voice recorder has five folders ([&] to [*]) in which recorded files can be saved. These folders provide a handy way to sort recordings into separate categories (such as business and leisure).

Recording

Basic recording procedure

1 Press the +/–, 0 or 9

button in the [ select [

Home

Recorder

`OK button (☞ P.21).

Select the folder to save the

recording in (☞ P.24).

• Each new voice recording file is saved

in the selected folder.

3 Point the built-in microphone

in the direction of the sound to record.

] screen and

], then press the

4 Press the

REC

( s) button to start

recording.

a Rec Mode b Elapsed recording time c Remaining memory bar indicator d Remaining possible recording time e Level meter (changes according to

recording volume and recording function setting)

• The LED indicator light lights, and [K]

appears in the display.

5 Press the

STOP

( 4) button when

you want to stop recording.

f File length

• [L] appears in the display.

a b c d e

Recording

Sound files recorded with the voice recorder are automatically given a file name in the format below.

131001_0001.WMA

123

1 Date recorded

Indicates the year, month and day the

recording was made.

2 File number

Appended file numbers are

consecutive regardless of whether the recording media has been switched.

3 Extension

A file extension indicating the

recording format the file was recorded in by the voice recorder.

• Linear PCM format: “.WAV”*

• MP3 format: “.MP3”

• WMA format: “.WMA”

* WS-823 and WS-822 models only

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• [Rec Mode] must be set with the voice

recorder stopped (☞P.81).

• Pressing the REC ( s) button while

[Recorder] is selected on the [Home] screen will allow you to start recording. The recorded file will be saved to [Folder A].

WS-823 model only

• You can record radio broadcasts by selecting [FM Radio] mode (☞P.56).

• You can adjust the recording level

manually to match your application (☞P.63).

NOTE

• To prevent the beginning of the

recording being cut off, start recording after the LED indicator light has lit or mode indicator has appeared in the display.

• When the remaining possible recording time is 60 seconds, the LED indicator light starts flashing. It flashes more rapidly as the remaining time decreases (at the 30- and 10-second points).

• When [Folder full] appears, no more recording can be done. To record more, you will need to select a different folder or delete unneeded files (☞P.46).

• If [Memory full] appears, the voice recorder has no more available memory space. You will need to delete unneeded files to record more (☞P.46).

• When using a microSD card in the voice recorder, be sure the desired recording media setting ([Internal memory] or [microSD card]) has been selected (☞P.77).

• If a folder other than folders & to * is selected when the REC ( s) button is pressed, the blinking message [Cannot record in this folder] appears. Redo the recording operation after selecting one of folders & to *.

• It’s recommended to initialize the recording media before making an important recording.

• Processing performance may be reduced when data has been repeatedly written to or deleted from the recording media. Please initialize the recording media in this case (☞P.91).

Recording

Recording linear PCM format files of over 2 GB

WS-823 and WS-822 models

only

Recording

When recording a linear PCM format file, recording will continue even after the file size exceeds 2 GB.

• The data is divided and saved in separate files of up to 2 GB. The files are processed as multiple files during playback.

• After recording 200 files which exceed 2GB recording stops.

Pausing/resuming recording

1 Press the

recording.

• Recording pauses, and the [≠]

• Recording is stopped automatically

2 Press the

while recording is paused.

• Recording resumes from the position it

REC

( s) button during

indicator appears in the display along with the blinking message [Rec pause].

after being paused for at least 60 minutes.

REC

( s) button again

was paused at.

Quickly checking a recording

1 Press the `OK button during

recording.

• [•] appears in the display.

• Recording ends, and the file just

recorded is played.

WS-823 model only

• When this operation is done while

recording in [FM Radio] mode, [Recorder] mode is automatically selected and the file just recorded will be played.

Recording

Monitoring while recording

You can monitor the recording as you are making it by listening on the earphone plugged into the voice recorder’s EAR jack.

+/– button to adjust the recording

Use the monitor volume.

1 Connect the earphones to the

voice recorder’s

To EAR

jack

• Changing the volume will not affect the recording level.

NOTE

• To avoid unpleasantly loud sound, set

the volume to [00] before plugging in the earphone.

• To prevent feedback, do not place the earphone near the microphone while recording.

EAR

jack.

Recording settings

Various recording settings are available, letting you tailor recording to different recording conditions.

[

Rec Level

]

(☞P.63)

Rec Mode

[ (☞ P.64)

Zoom Mic

[ (☞ P.64)

[

Low Cut Filter

(☞ P.65)

VCVA

]

[ (☞ P.65)

V-Sync. Rec

[ (☞ P.67)

Rec Scene

[ (☞ P.32)

*1 When [FM Radio] mode is set, [RecMode]

is fixed at one of the settings below (WS-823 model only).

• [MP3 256 kbps]

• [MP3 128 kbps]

*2 WS-823 model only

Sets the recording sensitivity.

Sets the recording sound

]

quality.

Sets the built-in stereo

]

microphone’s directivity.

Reduces humming sounds

]

from equipment such as air-conditioners or projectors.

Sets the trigger level for voice-activated recording (VCVA).

]

Sets the trigger level for voice-synchronized recording.

Used to select one of multiple preregistered templates of recording settings. When selected, each template

]

enters several settings tailored to a particular recording location or condition all in a single operation.

Recording

Recording with an external microphone

You can record audio input using an external microphone or other device connected to the voice recorder’s microphone jack. Do not plug or unplug devices into voice recorder jacks while recording.

1 Connect an external microphone

Recording with an external microphone

to the voice recorder’s

To MIC jack

2 Start recording.

• See “Recording” ( ☞P.26) for

descriptions of recording operations.

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• See “Accessories (optional)”

(☞P.105) for the compatible external microphones.

MIC

jack.

NOTE

• Connecting an external microphone to

the voice recorder’s MIC jack disables the built-in microphone.

• Microphones with plug-in power supplies can be used.

• When [Rec Mode] is set to stereo, recording with an external mono microphone records on the left channel only (☞P.64).

• When [Rec Mode] is set to mono, only the input from the left channel microphone is recorded when using an external stereo microphone (☞P.64).

Recording from another connected device

Recording audio from another device with this recorder

Audio can be recorded when you have connected the audio output terminal (earphone jack) of another device and the MIC jack of the recorder using the connecting cord KA333 (optional) for dubbing.

To MIC

jack

NOTE

• When recording from a connected

external device, perform a test recording and adjust the output level of the connected device as needed.

To audio output terminal

of other device

Recording audio from this recorder with another device

Audio from this recorder can be recorded to another device by connecting the audio input terminal (microphone jack) of the other device and the EAR jack of this recorder using the connecting cord KA333 (optional).

To audio input terminal

of other device

To EAR

jack

NOTE

• Adjusting playback sound quality

settings on the voice recorder affects the audio output signals output from the EAR jack (☞P.69 to P.73).

Recording from another connected device

Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene]

Changing the recording scene

The voice recorder has preregistered templates of optimum settings tailored to various recording applications such as lectures and dictation. When selecting one of these templates you can enter several settings recommended for your recording application all in a single

operation.

Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene]

1 While the voice recorder is in stop

mode, press and hold the

SCENE

button.

2 Press the `OK button.

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• You can press the 9 button to

display the settings of the selected template. Press the 0 button to return to the [Rec Scene] screen.

4 Press the `OK button to finalize

the setting.

Press the

STOP

( 4) button to exit

the selection screen.

3 Press the +/– button to select the

desired recording application.

Rec Scene

• Press and hold the STOP ( 4) button

when the recorder is stopped to check setting indicators meanings.

NOTE

• Recording menu settings cannot be

changed when a [Rec Scene] selection has been made. To use these functions, you must select [Off] for the [Rec Scene] setting.

Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene]

Preregistered [Rec Scene] settings

[

Lecture

]

[

Rec Level

][

Rec Mode

][

[

Zoom Mic

]* [+6]

Low Cut Filter

[

VCVA

[

V-Sync. Rec

[

Conference

[

Rec Level

Rec Mode

[

Zoom Mic

[

Low Cut Filter

[

VCVA

[

V-Sync. Rec

[

Meeting

[

Rec Level

Rec Mode

[

Zoom Mic

[

Low Cut Filter

[

VCVA

[

V-Sync. Rec

[

][

]

][

]* [

][

]

][

]* [

][

High

MP3 128 kbps

Off

Middle

MP3 128 kbps

Off

Middle

MP3 128 kbps

Off

]

[

Dictation

]

[

Rec Level

][

Rec Mode

][

[

Zoom Mic

]* [

Low Cut Filter

[

VCVA

[

V-Sync. Rec

[

DNS

[

Rec Level

Rec Mode

[

Zoom Mic

[

Low Cut Filter

[

VCVA

[

V-Sync. Rec

[

][

]

][

]* [

][

Low

MP3 128 kbps

Off

Low

MP3 128 kbps

Off

* WS-823 model only

]

Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene]

]

Playback

In addition to files recorded by the voice recorder, you can also play files in WAV*, MP3 and WMA format transferred from a PC. * WS-823 and WS-822 models only

Basic playback procedure

Playback

1 Select the file to play from the

folder containing it (☞P.24).

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• Files are saved in the locations

below.

Files recorded with the built-in microphone:

[Recorder] folders (folders & to

Files recorded from the radio:

[Recorder] folder ([FM Radio]*

folder)

Music files transferred from a PC:

[Music] folder * WS-823 model only

2 Press the `OK button to start

playback.

b c

d e

a Recording media indicator, file name

and folder indicator

b Elapsed playback time c Playback position bar indicator d File length e Recording date/time

• [•] appears in the display.

3 Press the +/– button to adjust

the volume to the desired level.

• The volume can be adjusted to a

setting between [00] to [30]. The higher the number, the louder the volume.

4 Press the

STOP

( 4) button to stop

playback.

• [L] appears in the display.

• The file being played stops right away.

The resume function automatically stores the playback stop position in memory. The position is retained even if the power is turned OFF. The next time the power is turned ON, playback can be resumed from the stop position stored in the memory.

Playback

Playback settings

You can select various file playback methods tailored to different applications and tastes.

*1 *3

[

Voice Playback

(☞P.69)

Shadowing

[ (☞P.69)

Noise Cancel

[ (☞P.70)

Voice Balancer

[ (☞P.70)

Voice Filter

[ (☞P.71)

Play Mode

]

[ (☞P.71)

Equalizer

]

[ (☞P.73)

[

Skip Space

]

(☞P.73)

Play Scene

[ (☞P.74)

*1 WS-823 and WS-822 models only *2 WS-821 model only *3 Function active only in [Recorder] mode. *4 Function active only in [Music] mode.

Only plays voice portions of

]

a recorded audio file.

Plays segments of files,

]

alternating repeatedly between playback and silence.

A setting that makes recorded voices more

]

discernable when muffled by projector noise or similar sounds.

Compensates low-volume

*1 *3

]

portions of recorded audio files during playback.

Cuts low- and high-

*2 *3

]

frequency components, emphasizing voices for greater clarity.

Selecting from among three playback modes.

Adjusts the quality of sound as desired.

A handy function for quickly moving the playback position, and playing short segments repeatedly.

Selecting a package of settings recommended for

]

your recording application in a single operation. Improves operability.

Playback through the earphones

You can connect the earphones to the voice recorder’s EAR jack and listen to playback through them.

1 Connect the earphones to the

voice recorder’s

To EAR

jack

2 Press the `OK button to start

playback.

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• There will be no sound from the

speaker when the earphones are connected.

NOTE

• To avoid unpleasantly loud sound, set

the volume to [00] before plugging in the earphone.

• Avoid excessive volume when listening to playback through the earphones. It may cause hearing damage or loss.

EAR

jack.

Playback

Fast-forwarding

Playback

Fast-forwarding while the voice recorder is in stop mode

1 With the voice recorder stopped,

press and hold the 9 button.

• [ß] appears in the display.

• Fast-forwarding stops when you

release the 9 button. Press the `OK button to start playback from the

current position.

Fast-forwarding during playback

1 Press and hold the 9 button

during playback.

• Playback starts from the current

position when you release the 9 button.

• If an index mark or temp mark in the file is reached, fast-forwarding stops at the mark (☞P.43).

• Fast-forwarding stops when the end of the file is reached. Press and hold the 9 button again to fast-forward from the beginning of the next file.

Rewinding

Rewinding while the voice recorder is in stop mode

1 With the voice recorder stopped,

press and hold the 0 button.

• [™] appears in the display.

• Rewinding stops when you release the

0 button. Press the `OK button to start playback from the current position.

Rewinding during playback

1 Press and hold the 0 button

during playback.

• Playback starts from the current

position when you release the 0 button.

• If an index mark or temp mark in the file is reached, rewinding stops at the mark (☞P.43).

• Rewinding stops when the beginning of the file is reached. Press and hold the 0 button again to rewind from the end of the previous file.

Playback

Skipping to the beginning of a file

Skipping to the beginning of the next file

1 Press the 9 button while the

voice recorder is in stop mode, or during playback.

Skipping to the beginning of the current file

1 Press the 0 button while the

voice recorder is in stop mode, or during playback.

Skipping to the beginning of the previous file

1 Press the 0 button when

the playback position is the beginning of the file.

• To skip to the beginning of the

previous file during playback, press the 0 button twice consecutively.

NOTE

• If an index mark or temp mark

is reached when skipping to the beginning of a file during playback, playback starts from the position of the mark. When skipping to the beginning of a file while the voice recorder is in stop mode, the mark is ignored (☞P.43).

• If a setting other than [File Skip] is set for [Skip Space], playback starts after the set amount of time has been skipped backwards or forwards. Playback does not skip to the beginning of the file.

Playback

Music files

If a music file transferred to the voice recorder is unplayable, check that its sampling rate, bit count and bit rate values are within the supported ranges. The sampling rate, bit count and bit rate combinations supported for music file playback by the voice recorder are shown below.

Playback

File format Sampling rate

WAV format* 44.1 kHz 16 bits

MPEG 1 Layer 3:

32 kHz,

44.1 kHz,

MP3 format

WMA format

* WS-823 and WS-822 models only

• MP3 files with variable bit rates (bit rates converted variably in a single file) may not play normally.

• Linear PCM-format WAV files are the only WAV files the voice recorder can play. Playback of other WAV files is not supported.

• Even if the file formats is compatible for playback on this recorder, the recorder does not support every encoder.

48 kHz

MPEG 2 Layer 3:

16 kHz,

22.05 kHz, 24 kHz

8 kHz, 11 kHz, 16 kHz, 22 kHz, 32 kHz,

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Bit count/

bit rate

8 to 320 kbps

5 to 320 kbps

Changing the playback speed/tone (voice changer*)

You can change the playback speed and audio tone*. Changing the playback speed is handy for speeding up conference presentations, or for slowing down parts difficult to discern when learning a language. * WS-823 and WS-822 models only

1 Press the `OK button during

playback.

2 Press the +/–, 9 or 0

button.

9 or 0 button:

Adjust the playback speed.

+/– button:

Adjust the audio tone* (voice changer). * WS-823 and WS-822 models only

Playback

3 Press the `OK button.

Playback speed/ tone indicator

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• When speech is still difficult to discern

after changing the playback speed, changing the tone may help.

• When the speed/tone changing

function and [Play Scene] function have both been selected, the [Play Scene] setting takes precedence. The [Play Scene] settings cannot be changed (☞P.74).

• When changing the playback speed/

tone, playback operations such as stopping playback, skipping to the beginning of a file, and writing index marks/temp marks are the same as during standard playback.

NOTE

• Altered playback speed/tone settings

are retained even after power OFF.

• Changing the playback speed and tone

will make the battery deplete more quickly.

• The function below cannot be used

when changing the playback speed/ tone.

• [Noise Cancel] (☞P.70)

Fast playback restrictions

Depending on their sampling frequency and bit rate, some files may not play normally. In this case, you will need to reduce the playback speed.

Playback

ABC repeat playback

The voice recorder has a function that lets you repeat the playback of a portion (segment) of the file being played. In addition to the A-B repeat function available from previous models, the segment to repeat can be changed during repeat playback. There is also a shadowing playback function handy for language learning that can be used during ABC repeat playback. The [Shadowing] setting must be set to [On] before you can use the shadowing playback function (☞P.69).

Playback

ABC repeat playback

1 Select the starting point for repeat

playback (A) during playback.

2 When the ending point (B) is selected,

repeat playback starts.

3 When the starting point for repeat

playback (A) is canceled during repeat playback, the ending point of the segment (B) becomes the new starting point and playback continues.

4 When the ending point (C) is selected,

repeat playback starts again.

5 These steps can be repeated to re-specify

a new segment to be played back repeatedly up to the end of the file.

1 Select a file for ABC repeat

playback, and start playback.

Press the

F1 (ABC)

button when playback reaches the desired start position for ABC repeat playback.

• If [Shadowing] has been set, the [ ]

] indicator appears.

or [

Playback

ABC repeat playback

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• You can change the playback

speed (☞P.38), and fast-forward/ rewind (☞P.36) when the [B] indicator is blinking.

• If playback reaches the end of

the file when the [B] indicator is blinking, the end of the file is treated as the segment end position, and repeat playback starts.

3 Press the

F1 (SET B)

button again when playback reaches the desired end position for ABC repeat playback.

• Segment A-B is set, and ABC repeat

playback starts.

• If [Shadowing] has been set, the

repeat segment is played with the volume muted or lowered after it has been played at the usual volume. These operations are repeated until canceled.

Stopping ABC repeat playback:

☞Go to Step

Specifying new starting/ending points:

☞Go to Step [

]

Specifying new starting/ending points

4 Press the

F1 (CANCEL A)

during ABC repeat playback.

• Segment A-B is canceled. [ ]

becomes the new start position, and playback continues.

• You can change the playback speed (☞P.38), and fast-forward/rewind (☞P.36).

• The shadowing playback function is disabled.

button

Playback

ABC repeat playback

5 Press the

F1 (SET C)

desired end position for ABC repeat playback.

Playback

• Segment B-C is set, and ABC repeat playback starts.

• The shadowing playback function is enabled.

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• You can repeat Steps 4 and 5 as

needed to change the repeat segment as desired.

6 Press the

• Playback stops. The playback segment

specified for this function is retained.

NOTE

• You cannot change the end position

of a repeat playback segment to a position before the start position.

• You cannot write index marks or temp

marks during ABC repeat playback (☞P.43).

STOP

( 4) button.

button at the

Canceling ABC repeat playback

Press the

• If pressed when ABC repeat playback is

• If pressed during ABC repeat playback,

NOTE

• If you change the file or switch to

different display screen, ABC repeat playback is canceled.

F2 (CNCL ABC)

stopped, cancels ABC repeat playback.

cancels the playback segment setting for the function, and continues standard playback.

button.

Index marks/temp marks

Writing an index mark or temp mark in a file enables you to quickly access desired position in the file with the same operations used for fast-forwarding, rewinding or skipping to the start of a file. Index marks can only be written in files created with Olympus voice recorders. For files created with other devices, you can temporarily store desired positions in the memory using temp marks.

Writing an index mark/temp mark

When the desired position has

been reached press the F2( button to write an index mark or temp mark.

NOTE

• Temp marks are temporary

markings. They are automatically erased when you select a different file, transfer the file to a PC, or move the file on a PC.

• You can write up to 99 index

marks/temp marks in a single file. The message [No more can be set] appears if you attempt to write more than 99 marks.

• You cannot write or erase index

marks/temp marks in files that have been locked by the file lock function (☞P.61).

INDEX

Erasing an index mark/temp mark

Select a file that contains index

)

mark/temp mark you want to erase and start playback.

Use the 9 or 0 button to select the index mark/temp mark you want to erase.

3 When the number of the index

mark/temp mark to erase is being shown (for about 2 seconds) in the display, press the button.

• Any subsequent index marks/temp

marks in the file are automatically renumbered.

ERASE

Index marks/temp marks

Calendar Search function

Using the Calendar Search function to search for a file

You can search for voice files by specifying a recording date. If you have forgotten in which folder a file has been saved, this feature lets you access it quickly by entering its recording date.

1 Press the

display the [

Calendar Search function

Press the +/–, 9 or 0 button to select [

• On WS-822 or WS-821 model, use

the 9 or 0 button to select [Calendar Search].

3 Press the `OK button.

Press the +/–, 9 or 0 button to select the desired date.

a Number of files saved (recorded) on

selected date

b Today’s date c Date file was recorded d Selected date

F1 (HOME)

Home

button to

] screen.

Calendar

b c

• Dates on which files were saved are underlined.

9 or 0 button:

Move to the previous/next date. Press and hold to skip to the next date on which a file was recorded.

+/– button:

Move to the previous/next week.

F1, F2 button:

Move to the previous/next month.

• Press the STOP ( 4) button to cancel the setting and return to the [Home] screen.

5 Press the `OK button.

6 Press the +/– button to select the

desired file.

Press the `OK button to start

playback.

NOTE

• You can only search for files saved in

the folders for voice recording ([&] to [*] and [FM Radio]* folders).

* WS-823 model only

Selecting preset playback settings template [Play Scene]

Selecting a preset playback settings template

This voice recorder has 2 preregistered template [Transcription] and [Language study], with optimum settings tailored to such playback scenes. Selecting one of these templates lets you enter several settings recommended for your recording application all in a single operation. See “ Setting a preset playback settings template” for how to set playback settings packages (☞P.74).

1 While the voice recorder is in stop

mode or playing a file, press and hold the

MENU/SCENE

button.

4 Press the +/– button to select the

desired preset playback settings package.

Selecting preset playback settings template [Play Scene]

• If you pressed the MENU/SCENE button during playback, go to Step

2 Press the +/– button to select

[

Play Scene

3 Press the `OK button.

5 Press the `OK button to finalize

the setting.

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• If you selected a preset playback

settings template while the voice recorder is in stop mode, press the STOP ( 4) button to exit the menu screen.

Erasing files/folders

This section describes how to erase a single unneeded file from a folder, erase all the files in the current folder at once, or erase a selected folder.

Erasing files

1 Select the file you want to erase

(☞P.24).

When the file display screen

Erasing  les/folders

appears, press the while the voice recorder is in stop mode.

• The voice recorder returns to the

stopped mode if no operation is performed for 8 seconds.

3 Press the +/– button to select [

in folder

[All in folder]:

[One file]:

] or [

One file

Erases all the files saved in the same folder as the selected file.

Erases only the selected file.

ERASE

button

4 Press the `OK button.

5 Press the + button to select

[

Start

All

6 Press the `OK button.

• [Erasing!] appears in the display, and

the erasing process starts. [Erased] appears when the process has finished.

Erasing files/folders

Erasing a folder

1 Select the folder you want to

erase (☞P.24).

In the folder display screen, press

the

ERASE

button while the voice

recorder is in stop mode.

• The voice recorder returns to the

stopped mode if no operation is performed for 8 seconds.

3 Press the + button to select

[

Start

4 Press the `OK button.

• [Erasing!] appears in the display, and

the erasing process starts. [Erased] appears when the process has finished.

NOTE

• Files cannot be restored after being

erased, so please check carefully before erasing a file.

• When there is a microSD in the voice recorder, be sure to check whether the recording media being erased is [Internal memory] or [microSD card] (☞P.77).

• Locked files and read-only files cannot be erased (☞P.61).

• The voice recorder’s default [Recorder] folders ([FolderA] to [FolderE], and [FM Radio]* folder) and [Music] folder cannot be erased.

* WS-823 model only

• [Music] folder subfolders other than the [Music] can be erased.

• Files unrecognizable to the voice recorder will not be erased, nor will folders containing these files. The voice recorder must be connected to a PC to erase these files and folders.

• Before erasing a file or folder, charge or replace the battery to ensure it will not run out before the process has finished. Erasing processes can take over 10 seconds to complete. To prevent the risk of damage to data, never attempt to perform any of the following processes before an erasing process has finished :

1 Disconnecting the AC adapter 2 Removing the battery 3 Removing the microSD card (if the

recording media has been set to [microSD card]).

Erasing  les/folders

FM radio

(WS-823 model only)

Before using the FM radio function

Radio signal reception quality varies substantially depending on where you are using the radio. Poor reception can often be improved by adjusting the antenna position or orientation, or moving to a more accessible location for the signal such as a near window.

NOTE

• The supplied earphones function as

Before using the FM radio function

an FM antenna. If the earphones are not connected, the message [Insert earphone] appears, and FM radio can not be received.

To EAR

jack

TIP

• You may not be able to receive FM

radio when indoors or in the shadow of a building. Reception may be improved by moving near a window when indoors, or by moving out of building shadows.

NOTE

• FM radio cannot be received when

you are beyond a radio station’s broadcasting range or when the signal is blocked by mountains or other topographical obstructions.

• Even when within broadcasting range, you may not be able to receive radio broadcasts in locations prone to signal reception difficulty (such as within tunnels, underpasses, office buildings, apartment buildings and building shadows).

• Do not use a mobile phone, PC, TV or other electrical appliance near the voice recorder when using it to listen to the radio. Such product may cause noise.

• Using the voice recorder with a connected AC adapter (such as model A514) will generate noise. Always use batteries for the FM radio function.

Presetting radio stations automatically

Presetting a local radio station [By scanning]

Follow the steps below to preset the frequency of an FM radio station you can receive in your area.

1 Connect the earphones to the

voice recorder’s

Press the F1

display the [

Press the +/–, 9 or 0 button to select [

4 Press the `OK button.

Press the

6 Press the `OK button to move

the cursor to the desired setting item.

EAR

(HOME) Home

] screen.

FM Radio

MENU/SCENE

jack.

button to

button.

7 Press the +/– button to select

[

Set stations

8 Press the `OK button.

9 Press the +/– button to select [

scanning

10 Press the `OK button.

Presetting radio stations automatically

Presetting a local radio station [By scanning]

Press the +/– button to select [

Start

Presetting radio stations automatically

12 Press the `OK button.

• When [Set by scanning completed]

appears, the operation is finished.

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• Preset numbers are sorted

automatically by frequency.

• Up to 30 radio stations can be preset. The message [Preset Full] appears if you attempt to preset more than 30 stations.

Listening to FM radio

Follow the steps below to listen to stereo FM radio on the voice recorder.

1 Set FM radio mode by

performing Steps 1 to 4 of the procedure given in “

Presetting

radio stations automatically

(☞P.49).

Press the 9 or 0 button to select a radio station.

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• By selecting the frequency mode

and manually adjusting the frequency, you may sometimes be able to receive a radio station that was not detected by the automatic preset operation

• You can add a received radio station to the preset stations

• To stop listening to FM radio, press the F1 (HOME) button to return to the [Home] screen.

• You can listen to the radio through the voice recorder’s built-in speaker with the earphones still connected (☞P.81).

(☞P.52).

(☞P.53).

3 Press the +/– button to adjust

the volume to the desired level.

”

Listening to FM radio

• The volume can be adjusted to a setting between higher the number, the louder the volume.

FM radio settings

The FM radio function includes features for automatically presetting radio stations, and for setting the scan sensitivity used during auto reception.

[

Set stations

(☞ P.49)

Scan Level

[ (☞ P.81)

Output

[ (☞ P.81)

]

[00] and [30]. The

Used to search for local radio stations and preset received stations in a list.

Sets the scan sensitivity during auto reception.

Used to select whether to listen to FM radio through the earphones or speaker.

Listening to FM radio

Selecting the reception mode

Different reception modes can be selected to match different reception conditions. If the radio station you want to listen to has a signal too weak to be detected by the automatic preset process, you can select manual reception to adjust the radio frequency manually.

1 Set FM radio mode by

performing Steps 1 to 4 of the procedure given in “

Presetting

radio stations automatically

Listening to FM radio

(☞P.49).

2 Press the F2 button to select the

desired reception mode.

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• When a radio station has been

preset (☞P.49), the voice recorder switches between preset mode and frequency mode each time you press the F2 button.

• You cannot select preset mode if no radio stations have been preset.

3 Press the 9 or 0 button to

change the reception mode.

Frequency mode (auto reception/manual reception)

• Press the 9 or 0 button to adjust

the FM radio frequency being received (manual reception).

• Press and hold the 9 or 0 button

to scan to the next radio station found (auto reception).

b Frequency being received

Preset mode

• Pressing the 9 or 0 button lets

”

you select preset radio stations (by preset number).

a Preset number

• When the frequency of a non-preset radio station is being received, pressing the F2 button switches to the preset station nearest in frequency to the current frequency.

• Reducing the sensitivity used for scanning can sometimes enable reception of stations difficult to receive due to interference or other problems (☞P.81).

Adding preset radio stations

Adding a radio station received manually as a preset station [Set manually]

Follow the steps below to add a radio station received in frequency mode as a preset radio station.

1 Set FM radio mode by

performing Steps 1 to 4 of the procedure given in “

radio stations automatically

(☞P.49).

Press the F2 button to set frequency mode.

Press the 9 or 0 button to select the radio station you want to preset.

Press the

5 Press the `OK button to move

the cursor to the desired setting item.

MENU/SCENE

Presetting

”

button.

6 Press the +/– button to select

[

Set stations

7 Press the `OK button.

8 Press the +/– button to select

[

Set manually

9 Press the `OK button.

Adding preset radio stations

Adding a radio station received manually as a preset station [Set manually]

10 Press the +/– button to select

[

Save preset

Adding preset radio stations

11 Press the `OK button.

• When the message [Preset (number) saved] appears, the procedure is

finished.

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• Up to 30 radio stations can be preset.

The message [Preset Full] appears if you attempt to preset more than 30 stations.

• Preset numbers are sorted automatically by frequency.

Deleting preset radio stations

Deleting an unneeded preset radio station

1 Set FM radio mode by

performing Steps 1 to 4 of the procedure given in “

radio stations automatically

(☞P.49).

Press the F2 button to set preset mode.

Press the 9 or 0 button to select the preset number of the radio station you want to delete.

Press the

ERASE

Presetting

button.

5 Press the +/– button to select

[

Erase preset

”

6 Press the `OK button.

• When the message [Preset (number) erased] appears, the procedure is

finished.

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• Preset numbers are sorted

automatically by frequency.

Deleting preset radio stations

Recording FM radio

Even when FM radio reception is clear, noise may enter after starting to record in certain reception environments. To avoid such a problem, perform a test recording beforehand. Try to record in a location with good radio reception.

NOTE

• Recording is disabled when [Output] in the [FM Menu] menu is set to

[Speaker]. Set this item to [Earphone] before starting recording (☞P.81).

Recording FM radio

1 Set FM radio mode by

performing Steps 1 to 4 of the procedure given in “

radio stations automatically

(☞P.49).

Press the 9 or 0 button to select the radio station you want to record from.

Presetting

3 Press the

REC

( s) button to start

recording.

a b

c d

Preset number being received

”

b Radio frequency being received c Indicator of folder where file will

be saved and Recording format indicator

d Elapsed recording time and Possible

recording time remaining

• The LED indicator light lights, and [K]

appears in the display.

4 Press the

STOP

( 4) button when

you want to stop recording.

• The recorded file is saved

automatically in the [FM Radio] subfolder in the [Recorder] folder.

Recording FM radio

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• Files recorded from FM radio have “FM”

appended to the beginning of the file name assigned at the time of recording (☞P.27).

FM130715_0007.MP3 Date: 130715 (July 15, 2013)

NOTE

• When recording FM radio, always connect the earphones to the EAR jack.

Recording FM radio

Setting menu items

Basic operation

Menu items are arranged by tabs, letting you quickly set desired items by selecting a tab and then moving to the desired item within the tab. Follow the steps below to set a menu item.

1 During recording/playback or

while the voice recorder is in stop mode, press the button.

MENU/SCENE

Setting menu items

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• Some menus contain items that

can be set during recording/ playback (☞P.60).

2 Press the +/– button to select the

tab containing the item you want to set.

• Moving the cursor from one tab to

another switches the displayed menu

screen.

3 Press the `OK button to move

the cursor to the desired setting item.

• You can also use the 9 button to

perform this operation.

4 Press the +/– button to select the

desired setting item.

Setting menu items

Basic operation

5 Press the `OK button.

• The setting of the selected item is

displayed.

• You can also use the 9 button to

perform this operation.

6 Press the +/– button to change

the setting.

7 Press the `OK button to finalize

the setting.

• A message indicating the setting has

been entered appears.

• You can cancel the setting and return to the previous screen by pressing the 0 button instead of the `OK button.

Press the

STOP

( 4) button to exit

the menu screen.

• When the menu screen is displayed

during recording or playback, press the MENU/SCENE button to return to the previous screen without ending recording/playback.

NOTE

• For menu settings done while the voice

recorder is in stop mode, the voice recorder exits the menu and returns to the stopped mode if no operation is performed for 3 minutes. The selected setting item is not changed in this case.

• For menu settings done during recording/playback, the voice recorder exits the menu if no operation is performed for 8 seconds.

Setting menu items

Basic operation

4 Menu items that can be set

during recording

• Rec Level

• Zoom Mic

• Low Cut Filter

• VCVA

• Backlight

• LED

4 Menu items that can be set

Setting menu items

during Playback

• Property

• Noise Cancel

• Voice Balancer

• Voice Filter

• Play Mode

• Equalizer

• Skip Space

• Backlight

• LED

4 Menu items that can be set while

listening to the radio (WS-823 model only)

• Rec Mode

• Set stations

• Scan Level

• Backlight

• LED

• Output

*1 WS-823 model only *2 Function active only in [Recorder] mode. *3 WS-823 and WS-822 models only *4 WS-821 model only *5 Function active only in [Music] mode. *6 Cannot be selected while recording from

the radio.

*2*3

*2*4

File menu [File Menu]

Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken-word content [Voice Detect]

The [Voice Detect] function extracts the speaking portions of a file of spoken-word content recorded by the voice recorder. See “Extracting speaking portions of files of spoken-word content [Voice Detect]” (☞P.82) for more information.

WS-823 and WS-822 models only

Preventing accidental file erasure [ File Lock]

The file lock feature lets you lock important files to prevent them being accidentally erased. Once locked, a file is not erased even if the operation for erasing all the files in its folder is performed (☞P.46).

1 Select the file you want to lock

(☞ P.24).

[Lock]:

File is locked.

[Unlock]:

File lock is canceled.

Sorting files [Sort by]

You can change the playback order of the files in a folder.

1 Press the +/– button to select

[

File name

[

Date descending

[File name]:

Automatically sorts the files by file name.

[Date ascending]:

Automatically sorts the files by date (recording date/time) from oldest to newest files.

[Date descending]:

Automatically sorts the files by date (recording date/time) from newest to oldest files.

2 Press the +/– button to select

[

Recorder

[Recorder]:

Sorts all the files in the [Recorder] folder (including the files in the [FM Radio]* folder).

[Music]:

Sorts all the files in the [Music] folder.

* WS-823 model only

NOTE

• When [File name] is selected, files

], [

Date ascending

] or

] or [

Music

are listed in order of file name based on the first 20 characters of each name.

File menu [File Menu]

Moving/copying files [Move/Copy]

Files saved in the internal memory or on a microSD card can be moved or copied within memory. See “Moving/copying files [Move/Copy]” (☞P.84) for the procedure.

WS-823 and WS-822 models only

File menu [File Menu]

Dividing files [File Divide]

Large files or files with long recording times can be divided for easier management and editing. See “Dividing a file [File Divide]” (☞P.87) for the procedure.

Displaying file or folder information [Property]

You can display the information of a file or folder from a menu screen.

File information

1 Press the +/– button to switch

the screen.

• Information is displayed for the items [Name], [Date], [Size], [Bit Rate]*1,

and [Album]*2.

[Artist]

*1 If you selected a linear PCM-format

file, the [Bit Rate] item displays the sampling frequency and bit count.

*2 If the file has no tag information,

[UNKNOWN_ARTIST] and [UNKNOWN_ALBUM] are displayed.

Folder information

1 Press the +/– button to switch

the screen.

• Information is displayed for the items

[Name], [File] (the number of files) and [Folder] (the number of folders).

• The [Folder] item is not displayed in [Recorder] mode.

• Displayed numbers of files do not include files in formats that are unrecognizable to the voice recorder.

Recording menu [Rec Menu]

Selecting the recording sensitivity [ Rec Level]

You can change the recording level (sensitivity) as needed for your recording application.

[High]:

The highest recording sensitivity. Suited to recording lectures, large conferences and other applications with distant or quiet sound sources.

[Middle]:

Suited to recording discussions and small-group meetings.

[Low]:

The lowest recording sensitivity. Suited to recording dictation.

[Manual]*:

Lets you set the recording sensitivity manually, to any of 30 levels. * WS-823 model only

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• To record the speaker’s voice clearly,

set [Rec Level] to [Low], and place the voice recorder’s built-in microphone near the speaker’s mouth (5 to10 cm away).

NOTE

• When [Rec Level] is set to [High],

[Middle] or [Low], the recording level is adjusted automatically. Excessively loud sound input may generate noise regardless of whether [Rec Level] is set to [High], [Middle] or [Low].

Adjusting the recording level

WS-823 model only

Adjust the recording level by

pressing the 9 or 0 button during recording or when recording is paused.

• Increasing the [Rec Level] number

increases the recording level and extends the level meter indicator position.

NOTE

• Setting the voice recorder to [Manual]

disables the limiter function. If [OV] is displayed, the recorded audio will be distorted. Adjust the recording level so that [OV] is not displayed.

Recording menu [Rec Menu]

Setting the recording mode [ Rec Mode]

You can prioritize sound quality or recording time. Select the recording mode that best matches your recording application.

[ PCM 44.1 kHz]

[ MP3 256 kbps]

[MP3 192 kbps] [MP3 128 kbps] [ WMA 32 kbps mono] [WMA 8 kbps mono]

*1 WS-823 and WS-822 models only *2 WS-821 model only

Recording menu [Rec Menu]

*3 Mono recording

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• Sound quality increases as the

recording rate value increases.

• Setting a higher recording rate increases file size. Check that you have enough remaining memory before recording.

• To record conferences and presentations clearly, it is recommended to set [Rec Mode] setting to [MP3 128kbps] or above.

NOTE

• When [Rec Mode] is set to stereo,

recording with a connected mono microphone records on the left channel only.

Selecting microphone directivity [ Zoom Mic]

The voice recorder’s built-in stereo microphone provides directivity ranging from broad-coverage stereo recording to highly directional recording.

WS-823 model only

1 Press the +/– button to adjust

the built-in stereo microphone’s directivity.

• The + button increases directivity.

• The – button enables recordings with

broader-coverage stereo.

• Reducing directivity and broadening the sound pickup range gives recordings more of a stereo effect.

• The setting can be adjusted to between [–3] and [+6].

Recording menu [Rec Menu]

Selecting microphone directivity [Zoom Mic]

Zoom mic function

High

directivity

Low

directivity

Narrow sound

pickup range

NOTE

• The [Zoom Mic] function has been set

so as to optimize its performance when it is used with the voice recorder’s builtin stereo microphone. Note that normal recording may no longer be possible when using a separately purchased microphone or when recording from another device using a connecting cord.

• Using the [Zoom Mic] function will make the battery deplete more quickly.

Broad sound

pickup range

Reducing noise during recording [Low Cut Filter]

The voice recorder’s low cut filter function lets you make recordings that reduce humming sounds from air-conditioners or low-frequency sounds from equipment such as projectors.

[On]:

Turns the low cut filter ON.

[Off]:

Turns the low cut filter OFF.

Recording menu [Rec Menu]

Voice-activated recording function [ VCVA]

The voice-activated recording function (VCVA) automatically starts recording when a sound louder than a preset voice activation level is detected, and automatically pauses recording when the sound volume level falls. Use this function to automatically omit unneeded quiet segments when recording (such as long silences during conferences), saving memory.

[On]:

Turns VCVA ON. You can adjust the voice activation level used for VCVA (☞ P.66).

[Off]:

Turns VCVA OFF. Restores standard recording.

Recording menu [Rec Menu]

Adjusting the voice activation level for voice-activated recording

1 Press the

REC

( s) button to start

recording.

• Recording pauses automatically

about 1 second after the input sound becomes quieter than the set activation sensitivity.

The blinking message [Standby]

appears in the display. The LED indicator light becomes lit when

Recording menu [Rec Menu]

recording is activated and flashes when recording is paused.

2 Press the 9 or 0 button to

adjust the voice activation level.

a Voice activation level (moves left/

right to match set level)

b Level meter (changes in proportion

to recording sound volume)

• The setting can be adjusted to between [01] and [23].

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• Increasing the setting number

increases the VCVA activation sensitivity, enabling quieter sounds to activate the start of recording.

• Adjust the VCVA voice activation level to suit the recording conditions (to cope with high levels of surrounding noise or the like).

• To avoid recording mistake, it’s recommended to perform a test recording beforehand to adjust the voice activation level.

WS-823 model only:

• To change the recording level

(☞ P.63) during VCVA recording in [Manual], press the F1 button. The voice recorder changes to recording level adjustment mode. Press the F1 button again to return to voice activation level adjustment mode.

NOTE

• The following function is disabled when using the [VCVA] function:

• [V-Sync. Rec] (☞ P.67)

Recording menu [Rec Menu]

Voice sync recording function [ V-Sync. Rec]

Adjusting the voice sync level for voice sync recording

The voice sync recording function automatically starts recording when a sound louder than a preset voice sync recording level (detection level) is detected, and automatically stops recording when the sound volume level decreases. When copying music from another device connected to the voice recorder, use the voice sync recording function to detect the silent intervals between music tracks and save each track as a separate file.

[1 sec.], [2 sec.], [3 sec.], [5 sec.]:

Set the detection time. The voice recorder enters standby mode when the input (recording level) is below the preset level for at least the set detection time.

[Off]:

Recording is done normally.

1 Press the

REC

( s) button to

prepare for recording.

2 Press the 9 or 0

button to

adjust the voice sync level.

Voice sync level (moves left/right to match set level)

• The voice sync level can be adjusted to a setting between [01] and [23].

• Increasing the setting number increases the activation sensitivity, enabling quieter sounds to activate the start of recording.

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WS-823 model only

• To change the recording level

(☞P.63) during voice sync level adjustment in [Manual], press the F1 button. The voice recorder changes to recording level adjustment mode. Press the F1 button again to return to voice sync level adjustment mode.

Recording menu [Rec Menu]

3 Press the

• The blinking message [Standby]

• Recording starts automatically if the

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• The voice recorder automatically ends

recording and returns to recording standby mode when the input sound

Recording menu [Rec Menu]

has been below the voice sync level for at least the set detection time. Each time the voice recorder enters standby mode, the current file is closed. Recording continues in a new file the next time sound is detected.

• Press the STOP ( 4) button to end a

voice sync recording session.

NOTE

• The following function is disabled when using the [V-Sync. Rec] function:

• [VCVA] (☞ P.65)

REC

( s) button again.

appears in the display, and the LED indicator light flashes.

input is louder than the voice sync level.

Playback menu [Play Menu]

Skipping non-voice portions during playback [Voice Playback]

The [Voice Playback] function lets you only play the speaking portions of a recorded file of spoken-word content.

WS-823 and WS-822 models only

NOTE

• The speaking portions of the file must

be extracted beforehand (☞ P.82).

[On]:

Automatically skips the non-voice portions of the file and plays only the speaking portions.

[Off]:

The voice playback function is disabled.

NOTE

• The [Voice Playback] function is only enabled in [Recorder] mode.

Alternating repeatedly between normal and muted playback [Shadowing]

The voice recorder’s shadowing playback function plays a repeat segment set for the ABC repeat playback function (☞ P.40) first at normal volume (for listening practice when learning a foreign language), and then a second time at muted or low volume (for speaking practice). These two operations are repeated in alternation. This function is handy for use in language learning.

[Silent]:

Plays the repeat segment with the volume muted (silent) after playing it once at normal volume.

[Small volume]:

Plays the repeat segment at low volume after playing it once at normal volume.

[Off]:

Disables the shadowing playback function.

NOTE

• Shadowing playback only works with

ABC repeat playback (☞ P.40).

Playback menu [Play Menu]

Reducing noise during playback [Noise Cancel]

Use the [Noise Cancel] function to reduce noise when a recorded voice is difficult to discern.

[High][Low]:

Reduces surrounding noise, producing higher sound-quality playback.

[Off]:

The noise cancel function is disabled.

NOTE

Playback menu [Play Menu]

• [Noise Cancel] is only enabled in [Recorder] mode.

• Using the [Noise Cancel] function will make the battery deplete more quickly.

• The following function is disabled when using the [Noise Cancel] function:

• Modified speed/tone* during playback (☞ P.38)

* WS-823 and WS-822 models only

Adjusting low volume portions during playback [Voice Balancer]

The [Voice Balancer] function adjusts lowvolume portions of recorded audio files to make them louder. Use it to make quiet parts of conversations or other recorded audio louder and clearer. The function can be used on files saved in the audio recording folders ([&] to [*]).

WS-823 and WS-822 models only

[On]:

Adjusts low-volume portions of audio files during playback, making them louder.

[Off]:

The voice balancer function is disabled.

NOTE

• [Voice Balancer] is only enabled in [Recorder] mode.

• Using the [Voice Balancer] function

will make the battery deplete more quickly.

• When the [Voice Balancer] function and [Play Scene] function have both been selected, the [Play Scene] setting takes precedence. The [Play Scene] settings cannot be changed (☞P.74).

Playback menu [Play Menu]

Emphasizing voice more clearly [Voice Filter]

During normal playback or fast/slow playback, the voice filter function cuts low- and high-frequency range tone and emphasizes voices, making them more clearly audible.

WS-821 model only

[On]:

Turns on the voice filter function.

[Off]:

Turns the voice filter function OFF.

NOTE

• [Voice Filter] is only enabled in [Recorder] mode.

• Using the [Voice Filter] function will

make the battery deplete more quickly.

• When the [Voice Filter] function and [Play Scene] function have both been selected, the [Play Scene] setting takes precedence. The [Play Scene] settings cannot be changed (☞ P.74).

Selecting playback modes [Play Mode]

Several playback modes are available for different listening styles.

1 Press the +/– button to select

[

Recorder

When [

2 Press the +/– button to select

[

File

[File]:

[Folder]:

When [

2 Press the +/– button to select

[

Playback range

[

Random

[Playback range]:

[Repeat]:

[Random]:

] or [

Music

Recorder

] was selected

] or [

Folder

Stops playback after the current file has been played.

Plays all the files in the current folder consecutively, stopping playback after the last file in the folder is played.

Music

] was selected

], [

Repeat

] or

Lets you specify a range of files for playback.

Repeatedly plays the files in the set range.

Plays the files in the set range at random.

Playback menu [Play Menu]

3 Press the +/– button to select a

setting.

When [

Playback range

[File], [Folder], [All]: Specify the range of files for playback.

Repeat

] or [

When [ selected:

[On]:

The files in the specified playback range are played repeatedly or at random.

[Off]:

Cancels repeat playback and random

playback.

Random

Playback menu [Play Menu]

] was selected:

] was

NOTE

• When [Playback range] is set to [File],

[End] blinks in the display for 2 seconds after the last file in the folder has been played, then playback stops at the start position of the last file.

• When [Playback range] is set to [Folder], [End] blinks in the display for 2 seconds after the last file in the folder has been played, then playback stops at the start position of the first file in the folder.

• When [Playback range] is set to [All], after the last file in the current folder has been played, the first file in the next folder is being played. When playback reaches the end of the last file in the voice recorder, [End] blinks in the display for 2 seconds, then playback stops at the start position of the first file in the voice recorder.

Playback menu [Play Menu]

Changing music sound quality [Equalizer]

The voice recorder’s equalizer settings can be changed to change music sound quality as desired.

When [

User

] was selected

1 Press the 9 button.

Press the 9 or 0 button to select a frequency band.

• You can set different levels for the

[60Hz], [250 Hz], [1 kHz], [4 kHz] and [12kHz] frequency bands.

3 Press the +/– button to set a

level.

• Levels can be set to values between [–6] and [+6], in 1 dB increments.

• Increasing a level setting emphasizes

the corresponding frequency band.

• To change another frequency band, repeat Steps

NOTE

• [Equalizer] is only enabled in [Music]

mode.

and 3.

Setting a skip space [Skip Space]

The [Skip Space] function lets you skip a preset amount forward (forward skip) or backward (reverse skip) in a file during playback. It is handy for quickly moving the playback position, or for repeated playback of a short segment.

1 Press the +/– button to select

[

Forward Skip

[Forward Skip]:

Starts playback after moving the playback position forward by the set amount.

[Reverse Skip]:

Starts playback after moving the playback position backward by the set amount.

2 Press the +/– button to select a

setting.

When [

[File Skip], [10 sec. Skip], [30 sec. Skip],

[1 min. Skip], [5 min. Skip], [10 min.

Skip]

When [

[File Skip], [1 sec. Skip] to [5sec. Skip], [10 sec. Skip], [30 sec. Skip], [1 min. Skip], [5 min. Skip]

Forward Skip

Reverse Skip

] or [

Reverse Skip

] was selected:

[3 sec. Skip],

Playback menu [Play Menu]

NOTE

• Forward/reverse skip operations over a

skip space that contains an index mark/ temp mark or the starting position of a file will stop at that mark or at the start position.

Forward/reverse skip playback

Press the `OK button to start

playback.

Press the 9 or 0 button

Playback menu [Play Menu]

during playback.

• Playback starts after skipping forward

or backward by the set amount.

Setting a preset playback settings template [Play Scene]

The voice recorder has 2 preregistered templates, [Transcription] and [Language study], with optimum settings tailored to such playback scenes. With one single step you can select one of these templates to enter several settings recommended for your recording application.

[Transcription]:

Is a handy setting when creating a written record by transcribing an audio file of spoken-word content such as a conference or interview recording.

Changes the operations assigned to the voice recorder’s buttons to operations tailored to transcription.

[Transcription]

[

STOP ( 4)

][

[

9 (CUE)

]

[

0 (REV)

9 (SKIP)

[

0 (SKIP)

[

Voice Balancer

[ ([

Voice Filter

][

]*2)

]

Auto Back (3 sec)

x3.5 Play Back

[ [

x2.0 Play Back

Reviewing

10 sec. Skip

3 sec. Skip

]

[

[Language study]:

Changes the operations assigned to the voice recorder’s buttons to operations tailored to language learning.

[Language study]

[

STOP ( 4)

][

[

9 (CUE)

]

[

0 (REV)

9 (SKIP)

[

0 (SKIP)

[

Voice Balancer

[ ([

*1 WS-823 and WS-822 models only *2 WS-821 model only

Voice Filter

][

]*2)

Stop

]

x2.5 Play Back

[ [

x2.0 Play Back

Reviewing

10 sec. Skip

3 sec. Skip

]

Off

]

[

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• You can press the 9 button to

display the selected template setting. Press the 0 button to return to the [Play Scene] screen.

]

LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu]

Setting the backlight [Backlight]

The display backlights are switched on for a preset amount of time when a button operation is performed.

[5 sec.], [10 sec.], [30 sec.], [1 min.]:

Set the amount of time that the backlight stays lit.

[Off]:

Disables the backlight.

Adjusting the contrast [Contrast]

You can adjust the contrast of the display to 12 different levels.

• The setting can be adjusted to between [01] to [12].

Setting the LED indicator light [LED]

You can set the LED indicator light to not become lit.

[On]:

LED indicator light is switched on.

[Off]:

LED indicator light stays off.

LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu]

Turning beeping sound ON/OFF [Beep]

The voice recorder makes beeping sounds when buttons are pressed, or to warn in case of operation errors. You can select whether the voice recorder makes these beeping sounds.

[On]:

Enables beeping sounds.

[Off]:

Disables beeping sounds.

LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu]

Changing the display language [Language]

You can select the language used in the voice recorder’s displays.

• [English], [Español], [Français].

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• The language selections vary

depending on where the voice recorder

LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu]

was purchased.

Selecting the speaker output [Speaker]

You can set the built-in speaker to be ON or OFF when the earphones are not connected. When set to [Off], sound will not be output from the speaker even if the earphones are accidentally disconnected. Use this setting to prevent possible embarrassment on public transport.

[On]:

The voice recorder’s playback sound is output from the earphones when the earphones are connected, or from the built-in speaker when the earphones are not connected.

[Off]:

The voice recorder’s playback sound is not output from the built-in speaker even if the earphones are disconnected.

NOTE

WS-823 model only

• The setting for this function only

applies to file playback. To set how speaker output is handled when listening to FM radio, see the description of the [Output] item in the [FM Menu] menu (☞ P.81).

Device menu [Device Menu]

Selecting the recording media [Memory Select]

When there is a microSD card in the voice recorder, you can select whether to record on the internal memory or on the microSD card (☞P.17).

[Internal memory]:

Records on the internal memory on the voice recorder.

[microSD card]:

Records on the microSD card.

Setting power save mode [Power Save]

The voice recorder turns OFF automatically when a preset amount of time has elapsed with the voice recorder stopped after power ON.

[5 min.], [10 min.], [30 min.], [1 hr.]:

Select the desired amount of time.

[Off]:

Disables power save mode. Note that leaving the voice recorder ON will quickly deplete the battery.

Setting the battery in use [Battery]

Set the battery type to match the battery you are using.

[Ni-MH] ( ):

Select this setting when using an Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery (model BR404).

[Alkaline] (

Select this setting when using an alkaline dry cell battery.

Device menu [Device Menu]

Setting the date/time [Time & Date]

Set the date and time beforehand to enable easier management of recorded files. If the current date and time are not correct, set them using the procedure below.

1 Press the 9 or 0 button to

select the desired setting item.

Device menu [Device Menu]

2 Press the +/– button to change

the number.

• To change the setting of another item,

press the 9 or 0 button to move the blinking cursor, then press the + or

– button to change the number.

3 Press the `OK button to finalize

the setting.

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• When setting the hour or minute,

each time you press the F2 button the display changes between the AM/PM and 24-hour clock formats.

Example: 10:38 PM

10:38 PM

(default format)

• When setting the year, month or date,

each time you press the F2 button the display order used for the date changes.

Example: March 24, 2013

3M 24D 2013Y

(default format)

24D 3M 2013Y

2013Y 3M 24D

NOTE

• Even if the voice recorder is not used

for a long period of time, when the battery is used up, the date and time must be re-entered.

22:38

Device menu [Device Menu]

Setting the USB connection [USB Settings]

The [PC] setting lets you connect the voice recorder to a PC to transfer files. The [AC Adapter] setting lets you connect the voice recorder to a USB-connection AC adapter (model A514; optional) to charge the rechargeable battery. You can change the USB class setting as required by different USB applications. See “Setting the USB connection [USB Settings]” (☞P.89) for the procedure.

Restoring the default settings [Reset Settings]

The [Reset Settings] function restores all the voice recorder’s functions to their initial (factory default) settings. Time setting and file number will remain the same.

1 Press the + button to select

[

Start

Rec Menu:

Rec Level: Middle Rec Mode: MP3 128 kbps Zoom Mic*1: Off Low Cut Filter: Off VCVA: Off V-Sync Rec: Off Rec Scene: Off

Play Menu:

Voice Playback Shadowing: Off Noise Cancel Voice Balancer Voice Filter Play Mode: Recorder:

Playback range / File

Music:

Playback range / Folder Repeat / Off Random / Off Equalizer Skip Space: Forward Skip: File Skip Reverse Skip: File Skip Play Scene: Off

*3 *4

: Off

*2*3

: Off

*2*3

: Off

Device menu [Device Menu]

LCD/Sound Menu:

Backlight: 10 sec. Contrast: Level 06 LED: On Beep: On Language: English Speaker: On

Device Menu:

Memory Select: Internal memory Power Save: 10 min. Battery: Ni-MH Alkaline USB Settings: USB Connection: PC

USB Class: Storage Class

Device menu [Device Menu]

FM Menu

Rec Mode: MP3 128 kbps Scan level: High Output: Earphone

*1 WS-823 model only

WS-823 and WS-822 models only

*3 Function active only in [Recorder]

mode.

*4 WS-821 model only *5 Function active only in [Music] mode.

Formatting a recording media [Format]

Formatting a recording media erases all existing files saved on it. Be sure to transfer all important files to a PC before formatting. See “Formatting recording media [Format]” (☞P.91) for the procedure.

Checking recording media information [Memory Info.]

You can display the capacity and remaining memory space of the recording media from a menu screen.

NOTE

• Some recording media memory

capacity is used as a management area, so the actual usable capacity will always be slightly less than the displayed capacity.

Checking voice recorder information [System Info.]

You can display voice recorder information from a menu screen.

• The voice recorder’s [Model], [Version] (system version) and [Serial No.] information is displayed.

FM menu [ FM Menu]

WS-823 model only

Selecting the recording sound quality [Rec Mode]

This setting cannot be changed while recording from FM radio.

[MP3 256 kbps] [MP3 128 kbps]

Presetting a radio station [Set stations]

You can preset radio stations to make them easier to select (☞ P.49, P.53).

Setting scanning sensitivity [Scan Level]

You can select the scan sensitivity used during auto reception. This setting cannot be changed while recording from the radio.

[High]:

Scans for radio stations with high sensitivity. Use this setting under normal circumstances.

[Low]:

Scans for radio stations with low sensitivity. Try using this setting when there are problems such as interference between radio stations.

Selecting the FM radio output [Output]

You can select whether the sound of the FM radio is output from the earphones or built-in speaker. This setting cannot be changed while recording from the radio.

[Earphone]: Always outputs the radio

sound from the earphones. The radio sound is not output from the built-in speaker if the earphones are disconnected.

[Speaker]: Always outputs the radio

sound from the built-in speaker. The radio sound is not output from the earphones even if they are connected.

NOTE

• The setting for this function only

applies to the radio sound. To set how speaker output is handled for file playback, see the description of the [Speaker] item in the [LCD/Sound Menu] (☞P.76).

FM menu [FM Menu]

Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken-word content [Voice Detect]

The [Voice Detect] function extracts the speaking portions of a file of spoken-word content recorded by the voice recorder.

WS-823 and WS-822 models only

NOTE

• The [Voice Detect] function can only

Extracting the speaking portions of  les of spoken-word content [Voice Detect]

be used in [Recorder] mode.

1 Select the folder containing the

desired file (☞P.24).

Press the

while the voice recorder is in stop mode.

Press the `OK button to move

the cursor into the list of setting items.

Press the `OK button.

Press the +/– button to select the desired file in which you want to detect voice.

MENU/SCENE

button

6 Press the `OK button.

• The progress of the operation is shown

as a percentage in the display.

• [Voice Detection completed] appears when the process has finished.

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• When the voice detection process

has finished, the [Voice Playback] item in the [Play Menu] is set to [On] (☞ P.69).

Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken-word content [Voice Detect]

NOTE

• The message [No file] appears if you

select a folder that doesn’t contain a saved file. You must select a folder containing a file before you can perform the process.

• The voice recorder may not be able to properly extract non-silent portions from files of non-spoken word content such as recorded musical performances.

• The voice recorder may not be able to properly extract speaking portions when they were low in volume when recorded (level meter readout of -12 dB or less), or due to surrounding noise.

• The time needed for the extraction process will increase in proportion to the size of the recorded file. Before starting extraction, it’s recommended to charge or replace the battery to ensure it will not run out before the process has finished.

Extracting the speaking portions of  les of spoken-word content [Voice Detect]

Moving/copying files [Move/Copy]

Files saved in the internal memory or on a microSD card can be moved or copied within memory.

WS-823 and WS-822 models only

Before performing the move/

Moving/copying  les [Move/Copy]

copy operation, first select the folder containing the file you want to move or copy (☞ P.24).

Press the

MENU/SCENE

while the voice recorder is in stop mode.

Press the `OK button to move

the cursor into the list of setting items.

Press the +/– button to select [

Move/Copy

Press the `OK button.

button

6 Press the +/– button to select the

desired file movement/copying method.

[Move to memory]:

Moves one or more files saved in the internal memory or inserted microSD card to a different folder in the internal memory.

[Copy to memory]:

Copies one or more files saved in the internal memory or inserted microSD card to a different folder in the internal memory.

[Move to microSD]:

Moves one or more files saved in the internal memory or inserted microSD card to a different folder in the microSD card.

[Copy to microSD]:

Copies one or more files saved in the internal memory or inserted microSD card to a different folder in the microSD card.

7 Press the `OK button.

Moving/copying files [Move/Copy]

8 Press the +/– button to select the

number of files to move or copy.

[One file]: Selects only the specified file [Selected files]: Lets you select multiple

files.

[All files]: Selects all the files in the

folder.

9 Press the `OK button to continue

to the next setting.

When [

One file

] was selected

1 Press the +/– button to select the

file to move or copy, then press the

`OK button.

When [

Selected files

1 Press the +/– button to select a file

to move or copy, then press the

`OK button.

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• You can deselect a previously

selected file by selecting it and pressing the `OK button again.

2 Repeat Step 1 to select all the files

you want to move or copy, then press the F2 button.

] was selected

Moving/copying  les [Move/Copy]

Moving/copying files [Move/Copy]

When [

All files

All the files in the current folder are selected automatically, and the display switches to the [Destination] screen.

Press the +/–, 9 or 0 button to select the folder to move or copy the files to.

Moving/copying  les [Move/Copy]

11 Press the F2 button.

• The progress of the operation is shown

as a percentage in the display.

• [File move completed] or [File copy completed] appears when the process

has finished.

] was selected

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• Locked files (☞P.61) remain locked

after being moved or copied.

NOTE

• Files cannot be copied if there is

insufficient remaining memory.

• Files cannot be moved or copied if there are over 200 files.

• To prevent the risk of data damage, never remove the battery while moving or copying a file.

• Files cannot be moved or copied within the same folder.

• When a file moving or copying process is canceled before completion, the files that completed the process will have been moved or copied, and process is canceled for the other files.

• Files with DRM cannot be moved or copied.

• Files cannot be moved or copied directly within the [Recorder] folder. Instead, select one of the subfolders within the [Recorder] folder: Folders & to *, or the [FM Radio]* folder.

* WS-823 model only

Dividing files [File Divide]

Dividing a file [File Divide]

Large files or files with long recording times can be divided for easier management and editing.

NOTE

Only MP3-format and PCM-format* files recorded on the voice recorder can be divided.

* WS-823 and WS-822 models only

1 Play the file to divide, and stop

playback at the desired division point.

• Press and hold the 9 or 0

button to fast-forward/rewind.

• Writing an index mark/temp mark at the division point beforehand is handy.

2 Press the

MENU/SCENE

button while the voice recorder is in stop mode.

Press the `OK button to move

the cursor into the list of setting items.

Press the +/– button to select [

File Divide

Press the `OK button.

6 Press the + button to select

[

Start

7 Press the `OK button.

• [Dividing!] appears in the display, and

the file dividing process starts. [File divide completed] appears when the process has finished.

8 Press the

STOP

( 4) button to exit

the menu screen.

Dividing  les [File Divide]

Dividing files [File Divide]

Dividing a file [File Divide]

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• After dividing a file, the first half of the

file is given the name “File name_1” and the second half “File name_2”.

NOTE

• [File Divide] can be performed only

when the file list is displayed.

• Files cannot be divided if there are 200

Dividing  les [File Divide]

files in the folder.

• Locked files (☞P.61) cannot be divided.

• It may not be possible to divide some MP3 or PCM files with extremely short recording times.

• To prevent the risk of data damage, never remove the battery while dividing a file.

Setting the USB connection [USB Settings]

1 While the voice recorder is in stop

mode, press and hold the

SCENE

button.

Press the +/– button to select the [

Device Menu

Press the `OK button to move

] tab.

the cursor into the list of setting items.

Press the +/– button to select [

USB Settings

Press the `OK button.

6 Press the +/– button to select

[

USB Connection

[USB Connection]:

Used to set connection to a PC.

[USB Class]:

Used to set the USB class.

] or [

USB Class

7 Press the `OK button.

When [USB Connection] was selected

☞Go to Step

When [USB Class] was selected

☞ Go to Step

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• If the voice recorder is not

recognized by the PC as an external memory device, select [Storage Class] for [USB Class].

• If [AC Adapter] is selected for [USB Connection], the voice recorder will not be recognized if connected to a PC.

Setting the USB connection [USB Settings]

When [

USB Connection

8 Press the +/– button to select a

setting.

] was selected

When [

USB Class

] was selected

Press the +/– button to select a setting.

Setting the USB connection [USB Settings]

[PC]:

Select to connect the voice recorder to a PC. The voice recorder will be connected as a storage or composite device.

[AC Adapter]:

Select to charge the rechargeable battery from a PC, or to connect the voice recorder to an AC adapter (model A514; optional).

[Optional]:

Select to confirm the connection method whenever making a USB connection.

9 Press the `OK button, and go to

Step Î.

[Storage Class]:

Select to have the voice recorder recognized as an external memory device by a connected PC.

[Composite]:

Select to have the voice recorder recognized as an external memory device by a connected PC, and to use the voice recorder as a USB speaker/ microphone.

11 Press the `OK button, and go to

Step Î.

Press the

STOP

( 4) button to exit

the menu screen.

Formatting recording media [Format]

Formatting a recording media [Format]

Formatting a recording media erases all existing files saved on it. Be sure to transfer all important files to a PC before formatting.

1 While the voice recorder is in stop

mode, press and hold the

SCENE

button.

Press the +/– button to select the [

Device Menu

Press the `OK button to move

the cursor into the list of setting items.

Press the +/– button to select [

Format

Press the `OK button.

Press the +/– button to select the recording media to be formatted.

Press the `OK button.

Press the + button to select [

Start

] tab.

9 Press the `OK button.

Press the + button to select [

Start

] again.

Press the `OK button.

• [Formatting!] appears, and formatting

starts.

• [Format done] appears when the process has finished.

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• To reset all the voice recorder’s settings to their default values, use the [Reset Settings] operation (☞P.79).

Formatting recording media [Format]

Formatting a recording media [Format]

NOTE

• Never format the voice recorder from

a PC.

• Formatting erases all the existing data, including locked files and read-only files.

• If there is a microSD card in the voice recorder, make sure [Internal memory] or [microSD card] has been correctly selected as the recording media to

Formatting recording media [Format]

erase (☞P.77).

• Before formatting, charge or replace

the battery to ensure it will not run out before the process has finished. The formatting process can sometimes take over 10 seconds to complete. To prevent the risk of damage to data, never attempt to perform any of the following processes before a formatting process has finished:

1 Disconnecting the USB-connection

AC adapter

2 Removing the battery 3 Removing the microSD card (if the

recording media has been set to [microSD card])

• Even when formatting or erasing (☞ P.46) is performed, only the file management information of the internal memory and/or microSD card is updated and the recorded data is not completely erased. When disposing of a microSD card, be sure to destroy the card, format the card and record silence until the recording time runs out, or perform a similar operation in order to prevent the leakage of personal information.

Use with a PC

Connecting the voice recorder to a PC lets you:

• Play WMA-, MP3- and WAV*-format language-learning content and music files loaded on a PC using Windows Media Player or iTunes. * WS-823 and WS-822 models only

• As well as a voice recorder and music player, you can use this device as a PC’s external memory device to save or read data from the PC (☞ P.98).

PC operating environment

Windows

Operating system

Microsoft Windows XP/Vista/7/8 standard installation

Windows PC with at least one available USB

port

NOTE

• The requirements shown are the operating environments needed for using a USB

connection to save files recorded by the voice recorder on a PC.

• Even when the requirements for the operating environment are satisfied, updated versions, multiboot environments, self-modified PCs and other compatible machines will not be covered under the operational warranty.

Macintosh

Operating system

Mac OS X 10.5 to 10.8 standard installation

Apple Macintosh series PC with at least one

available USB port

PC operating environment

PC connection precautions

• When uploading or downloading a file to or from the voice recorder, data transfer will continue as long as the voice recorder’s LED indicator light is flashing, even if the PC data communication screen disappears. Never disconnect the USB connector before data communication has finished. Always use the procedure on ☞P.96 to disconnect the USB connector. Data may not be transferred correctly if you disconnect the connector before the drive has stopped.

• Do not format (initialize) the voice recorder’s drive from a PC. Formatting done from a PC will not be done correctly. Use the voice recorder’s [Format] menu for formatting (☞P.91).

• Voice recorder folders or files that are moved or renamed in a Windows or Macintosh file management screen may be reordered or become unrecognizable.

• Note that it will still be possible to read and write data on the voice recorder after setting the attribute of the voice recorder’s drive to ’Read only’ on a PC.

• To prevent nearby electronic devices being affected by noise, disconnect the external

PC operating environment

microphone and earphones when connecting the voice recorder to a PC.

PC connection/disconnection

Connecting the voice recorder to a PC

1 Start the PC.

Slide the USB connector slide

lever in the direction of the arrow.

• The USB connector extends out. The

USB connector cover is stored inside the voice recorder.

3 After making sure the voice

recorder is in stop mode, connect its USB connector to a USB port on the PC.

• [Remote (Storage)] appears in the

voice recorder’s display when the USB connector is connected.

• The voice recorder will not connect to

the PC if [AC Adapter] was selected for the voice recorder’s [USB Connection] setting. Select [PC] for the [USB

Connection] setting (☞P.89).

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• Windows: The voice recorder is recognized and displayed in the [My Computer] folder with the model

name as the drive name. If there is a microSD card in the voice recorder, it can be used as the [Removable Disk ].

• Macintosh: The voice recorder is recognized and displayed on the desktop with the model name as the drive name. If there is a microSD card in the voice recorder, [Untitled] is displayed.

• For information on the PC’s USB port, see the PC’s user manual.

• Use the USB extension cable provided if needed (only for WS-823 model).

NOTE

• The voice recorder must not be in

HOLD mode.

• Insert the USB connector securely all the way. Operation will not be normal if the connection is not made properly.

• Connecting the voice recorder through a USB hub may result in unstable operation. Do not use a USB hub if operation is unstable.

PC connection/disconnection

Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC

Windows

1 On the task bar at the bottom-

right of the screen, click [ select [

Safely remove USB Mass

Storage Device

• The letter used to identify the drive will vary according to your PC.

• When the window indicating it is safe

PC connection/disconnection

to remove hardware appears, close the window.

2 Check that the voice recorder’s

LED indicator light is off before disconnecting the voice recorder from the PC.

NOTE

• To prevent the risk of data damage, never disconnect the voice recorder from the USB

port while the LED indicator light is flashing.

Macintosh

1 Drag-and-drop the removable

] and

disk icon for the voice recorder shown on the desktop to the trash can icon.

2 Check that the voice recorder’s

LED indicator light is off before disconnecting the voice recorder from the PC.

Loading a file to a PC

The voice recorder’s five audio recording folders are displayed on the PC as [FOLDER_A], [FOLDER_B], [FOLDER_C], [FOLDER_D] and [FOLDER_E]. Recorded audio files are displayed within these folders (for WS-823 model only, recordings from FM radio are saved in a folder labeled [FLD_FM]). You can copy voice recorder files to any folder on the PC.

4 Voice recorder drive name and folder names on the PC

Internal memory

Drive name

WS-823

*1 Recognized/displayed by voice recorder drive name *2 WS-823 model only

RECORDER

MUSIC

Folder names

FOLDER_A

FOLDER_B

FOLDER_C

FOLDER_D

FOLDER_E

FLD_FM

microSD card

Drive name

Removable

disk

Windows

Untitled

Macintosh

RECORDER

MUSIC

Folder names

FOLDER_A

FOLDER_B

FOLDER_C

FOLDER_D

FOLDER_E

FLD_FM

Loading a  le to a PC

NOTE

• To prevent the risk of data damage, never disconnect the voice recorder from the USB

port while the LED indicator light is flashing.

• WMA-format files cannot be played in the standard Macintosh operating system.

Usage as external memory of the PC

Connecting the voice recorder to a PC lets you transfer voice recorder data to save in the PC, and vice-versa.

Windows

1 Connect the voice recorder to the

PC (☞P.95).

Open Windows Explorer.

• When you open [My Computer],

the voice recorder is recognized and displayed with the model name as the drive name.

3 Click on the folder labeled with

your voice recorder’s model

Usage as external memory of the PC

name.

Copy the desired data to the PC.

Disconnect the voice recorder

from the PC (☞P.96).

Macintosh

1 Connect the voice recorder to the

PC (☞P.95).

• When the voice recorder is connected

to the Macintosh operating system, it is recognized and displayed on the desktop with the model name as the drive name.

2 Double-click the removable disk

icon labeled with your voice recorder’s model name.

Copy the desired data to the PC.

Disconnect the voice recorder

from the PC (☞P.96).

NOTE

• During data communication, [Busy] appears in the voice recorder’s display and the LED

indicator light flashes. To prevent the risk of data damage, never disconnect the voice recorder from the USB port while the LED indicator light is flashing.

Other information

Alarm message list

Message Meaning Action required

Battery low

File locked

Cannot record in this folder

No more can be set

Folder full

Memory error

Card error

Illegally copied file The music file was copied illegally.

Memory full There is no remaining memory.

The remaining battery power is low.

An attempt was made to erase a locked file.

An attempt was made to record when not in [Recorder] mode.

WS-823 model only

An attempt was made to record in the [FM Radio] folder.

The maximum number of index marks (99) have been written in the file.

The maximum number of temp marks (99) have been written in the file.

The maximum number of files (200) have been saved in the folder.

An internal memory error occurred.

The microSD card was not recognized correctly.

Replace or charge the battery (☞P.9, P.11).

You must unlock the file before you can erase it (☞P.61).

Before recording, select [Recorder] mode and one of the folders from [Folder A] to [Folder E] (☞P.21, P.24).

Before recording, select one of the folders from [Folder A] to [Folder E] (☞P.23, P.24).

Erase unneeded index marks (☞P.43).

Erase unneeded temp marks (☞P.43).

Erase unneeded files (☞P.46).

Contact the Olympus Customer Support Center (☞back cover).

Remove and reinsert the microSD card (☞P.17, P.18).

Erase the music file (☞P.46).

Erase unneeded files (☞P.46).

Alarm message list

Message Meaning Action required

No file There are no files in the folder.

Format error A formatting problem occurred.

Can’t create the system file.

Connect to PC and erase

unnecessary file

Cannot play this file The file’s format is not supported.

Select a file No file has been selected.

Same folder can’t be moved

(copied)

Alarm message list

Some files can’t be moved

(copied)

This file can’t be divided.

Insert earphone

The voice recorder is unable to create a management file due to low remaining memory.

An attempt was made to move (copy) a file to the same folder.

A file with the same name as a file being moved (copied) exists in the destination folder.

An attempt was made to divide a file that is not an MP3- or WAVformat file recorded by the voice recorder.

WS-823 model only

Earphones that function as an antenna for listening to FM radio are not inserted.

Select another folder (☞P.23, P.24).

Format the memory again (☞P.91).

Connect the voice recorder to a PC and erase unneeded files.

Select a file that can be played by the voice recorder (☞P.38).

You must select a file before you can perform the operation (☞P.23, P.24).

Select another folder.

Select another file.

Select FM radio mode after inserting the earphone.

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