Olympus WS-853 User manual
DIGITAL VOICE
RECORDER
Getting started
Recording
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WS-853
WS-852
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.
Other information
Playback
Menu
Use with a PC
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Table of contents
Names of parts ........................................................ 4
Recorder ...........................................................................4
Display (Normal mode) .....................................................5
Display (Simple mode) ......................................................6
1 Getting started
Setup ...................................................................... 7
Inserting the battery .........................................................8
Turning the power ON .......................................................9
Setting the inserted battery ..............................................9
Setting the time/date .....................................................10
Selecting the mode .........................................................10
Charging the battery ..............................................11
Charging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB
connector .......................................................................11
Batteries ................................................................13
Inserting/removing a microSD card ..........................15
Inserting a microSD card .................................................15
Removing a microSD card ...............................................16
Preventing accidental operation ..............................17
Setting HOLD mode ........................................................17
Releasing HOLD mode.....................................................17
Turning the power OFF ............................................18
Selecting folders and files .......................................19
Using the Calendar Search function to search for a file ....19
2 Recording
Recording...............................................................21
Basic recording procedure ...............................................21
Pausing/resuming recording ...........................................23
Quickly checking a recording ...........................................23
Monitoring while recording ............................................24
Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene] ................25
Changing the recording scene .........................................25
Recording with an external microphone ...................27
Recording with an external microphone .........................27
Recording from another connected device ................28
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Recording audio from another device with this recorder
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3 Playback
Playback ................................................................30
Basic playback procedure ................................................30
Fast-forwarding ..............................................................31
Rewinding ......................................................................31
Skipping to the beginning of a file .................................32
Playback through the earphones ....................................33
Changing the playback speed .........................................35
A-B repeat playback ........................................................36
Index marks/temp marks ........................................37
Writing an index mark/temp mark .................................37
Erasing an index mark/temp mark ..................................37
Erasing files............................................................38
Erasing files.....................................................................38
4 Menu
Setting menu items ................................................40
Basic operation ...............................................................40
File menu [File Menu] .............................................43
Preventing accidental file erasure [File Lock] ..................43
Dividing a file [File Divide] ..............................................43
Displaying file information [Property] ...........................43
Recording menu [Rec Menu] ....................................44
Selecting the recording level [Rec Level] .........................44
Setting the recording mode [Rec Mode] .........................44
Reducing noise during recording [Low Cut Filter] ...........45
Voice-activated recording function [VCVA] .....................45
Voice sync recording function [V-Sync. Rec] ....................46
Playback menu [Play Menu] .....................................48
Reducing noise during playback [Noise Cancel] ..............48
Emphasizing voice more clearly [Voice Filter] .................48
Adjusting low volume portions during playback
[Voice Balancer] ............................................................. 48
Selecting playback modes [Play Mode] ...........................49
Setting a skip space [Skip Space] ....................................49
LCD/Sound menu [LCD/Sound Menu] ........................51
Adjusting the contrast [Contrast] ....................................51
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Setting the LED indicator light [LED] ...............................51
Turning beeping sound ON/OFF [Beep] ...........................51
Changing the display language [Language] ...................51
Table of contents
Device menu [Device Menu] ....................................52
Selecting the recording media [Memory Select] .............52
Setting the battery in use [Battery] ................................52
Setting the time/date [Time & Date] ..............................52
Selecting the mode [Mode Select] ..................................53
Restoring the default settings [Reset Settings] ...............53
Formatting a recording media [Format] ..........................54
Checking recording media information
Checking voice recorder information [System Info.] .......55
[Memory Info.] ...55
5 Use with a PC
PC operating environment ......................................56
PC connection/disconnection ...................................58
Connecting the voice recorder to a PC .............................58
Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC ....................60
Transferring files to a PC..........................................61
6 Other information
Alarm message list ..................................................63
Troubleshooting ....................................................65
Recorder care .........................................................68
Accessories (optional) .............................................69
Copyright and trademark information .....................70
Safety precautions ..................................................71
Specifications .........................................................75
Indications used in this manual
NOTE
Describes precautions and operations that
should be absolut
voice recorder.
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Describes useful information and hints that
will help y
voice recorder.
ely avoided in using the
ou getting the most out of your
☞
Indicates reference pages describing details
or related information.
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Names of parts
Recorder
Names of parts
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1 Built-in stereo microphone (L)
2 Display
3 LED indicator light (LED)
4
STOP
( 4) button
5
ERASE
button
6
MENU
button
7 Built-in speaker
8 USB connector/USB connector
cover (retractable)
9 Built-in stereo microphone (R)
0
POWER
switch
! Card cover
@
REC
(record) ( s) button
8
9
0
!
@
#
$
^
)
&%
*
(
e
#
$
% 0 button
^
& 9 button
* `
(
) Stand
- USB connector slide lever
= Microphone jack (
q Earphone jack (
w Battery cover
e Strap hole
w
FOLDER/INDEX
CALENDAR/SCENE
+
button
OK
button
–
button
button
-
=
q
button
)
)
Names of parts
Display (Normal Mode)
During recording mode
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1 File name
2 Battery indicator
[ ]: Ni-MH*
[ ]: Alkaline*
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3 Folder indicator, Current file
number in folder/Total number
of recorded files in folder and file
lock indicator
4 Voice recorder status indicator
[ ]: Recording indicator
]: Recording pause indicator
[
]: Stop indicator
[
]: Playback indicator
[
]: Fast playback indicator
[
]: Slow playback indicator
[
]: Fast-forward indicator
[
]: Fast-rewind indicator
[
5 Elapsed recording time or
playback time
6 Recording media indicator
[l]: Internal memory
[m]: microSD card
Possible recording time remaining
7 Meanings of indicators shown in
indicator display area
During stop mode
or playback mode
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Rec Scene:
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[
[
[
[
[ ]: Noise Cancel*
Play Mode:
]: Dictation
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
] [ ] [ ]: Rec Level
]: Low Cut Filter
[
[
[
]: Meeting
]: Conference
]: Duplication (Cassette)
]: Duplication (CD)
]: Duplication (Timer)
]: Telephone Rec
]: DNS
]: VCVA
]: V-Sync. Rec
]: Voice Balancer*
Voice Filter*
]: Folder
]: File
]: Repeat
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8 Recording format indicator
9 File length
0 Level meter
! Playback position bar indicator
* 1 WS-853 model only
* 2 WS-852 model only
Names of parts
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Names of parts
Display (Simple Mode)
During recording mode
Names of parts
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1 Folder indicator, Current file
number in folder/Total number
of recorded files in folder and file
lock indicator
2 Battery indicator
[ ]: Ni-MH*
[ ]: Alkaline*
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3 Voice recorder status indicator
[ ]: Recording indicator
]: Recording pause indicator
[
]: Stop indicator
[
]: Playback indicator
[
]: Fast playback indicator
[
]: Slow playback indicator
[
]: Fast-forward indicator
[
]: Fast-rewind indicator
[
4 Elapsed recording time or
playback time
5 Recording media indicator
[l]: Internal memory
[m]: microSD card
Possible recording time remaining
6 Level meter
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During stop mode
yback mode
or pla
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7 File length (During stop mode),
Playback position bar indicator
(During playback mode)
8 Rec Scene
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ressing and holding the STOP ( 4)
• P
button while the voice recorder is in
stop mode displays the settings [Time
& Date] and [Remain] (amount of
possible recording time remaining). If
the current time/date is set incorrectly,
see “Setting the time/date [Time &
Date]” (☞P.52).
Setup
Getting started
After unpacking the voice recorder, follow the steps below to have it ready for use.
Getting
started
Inserting the battery
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Getting
started
Turning the power ON
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Getting
started
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Getting
started
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Getting
started
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Getting
started
Selecting the battery setting (WS-853 model only)
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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 time/date
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Set the voice recorder’s clock for use with file management.
Selecting the mode
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Select either normal mode or simple mode.
Charging the recorder (WS-853 model only)
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Remove the screen protector
on the display.
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Setup
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Setup
Inserting the battery
Before using the voice recorder, insert the battery in the battery compartment of the voice
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recorder.
Setup
1 Slide open the battery cover
while pressing down on it.
2 Insert AAA batteries, making
sure to place the positive and
negative terminals correctly.
Insert the battery’s
negative terminal first
3 Slide the battery cover
completely closed.
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Setup
Turning the power ON
1 Slide the
[ON] position.
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• When [Language] appears in the
display after turning the power ON,
press the + or – button to change the
display language and press the `OK
button to finalize the setting.
POWER
switch to the
POWER switch
Setting the inserted battery
WS-853 model only
1
ress the
P
the type of battery you inserted.
[Ni-MH] ( )
Select if you inserted an Olympus
[Alkaline] ( )
Select if you inserted an alkaline
2 Press the `OK button to finalize
the setting.
NOTE
he mode can be switched even after
• T
setting “Setting the battery in use
[Battery]” (☞P.52).
+
or – button to select
Battery type
nickel-metal hydride rechargeable
battery (model BR404).
battery.
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Setup
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Setup
Setting the time/date
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1 Press the 9 or 0 button to
Setup
select the item to set.
2 Press the + or – 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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ou can press the `OK button during
• Y
the setting procedure to set the items
entered so far and start the clock.
Selecting the mode
1 Press the + or – button to
change the mode.
[Normal Mode]:
This is the standard mode in which
all functions are available.
[Simple Mode]:
This mode lists frequently used
functions. Displayed text becomes
larger for easier viewing.
2 Press the `OK button to finalize
the setting.
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he mode can be switched even
• T
after setting. “Selecting the mode
[ModeSelect]” (☞P.53)
• Once the mode is set after purchase,
the [Mode Select] screen is not
displayed again, even if the batteries
are replaced.
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Charging the battery
Charging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connector
WS-853 model only
NOTE
ore charging the battery, insert the
• Bef
rechargeable battery provided and set
[Battery] to [Ni-MH] (☞P.8, P.52).
1 Start the PC.
2
Slide the USB connector slide
le
ver in the direction of the
arrow.
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.52) is set to
[Ni-MH], [Press OK to start charging]
appears on the display. Press the `OK
button while this message is blinking.
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Charging the battery
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Charging the battery
5 Charging has finished when the
battery indicator changes to [ ].
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Charging the battery
Chargingtime: 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
er attempt to charge an alkaline
• Nev
battery, lithium battery or other
primary cell battery. Fluid leakage or
overheating may cause the recorder to
malfunction.
• 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.
• 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 optional USB extension cable
(KP19) if needed.
• Use only a compatible Olympus USB
extension cable (KP19). 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.
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Batteries
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
Battery precautions
• The voice recorder does not support
manganese batteries.
• Always turn the power off before replacing
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.
• If the batteries are removed from the
voice recorder, the [Time & Date] screen is
displayed automatically when the power
is turned on. See “Setting the time/
date [Time & Date]” (☞P.52) for the
procedure.
• When not using the voice recorder for
an extended period, always remove the
battery before storage.
• The continuous battery usage time is
reduced when using a microSD card
(☞P.76).
• The continuous battery usage time will
vary depending on the performance of the
battery in use (☞P.76).
Rechargeable batteries
WS-853 model only
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
reduced 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.
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Batteries
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Batteries
NOTE
o the nature of nickel-metal
• Due t
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Batteries
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.
• When buying rechargeable batteries,
always select model BR404 nickelmetal hydride rechargeable batteries.
Operation is not guaranteed, if
batteries from another manufacturer
is used.
• 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.
• 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.76).
• 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.52).
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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 card cover.
2
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 inser ted fully (until it
clicks into place) might not record data.
3
Close the card cover.
• The recording media selection screen
appears after a microSD card has been
inserted.
4 To record onto the microSD card,
press the + or – button and
select [
Yes
].
5 Press the `OK button to finalize
the setting.
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ou can also select the internal memory
• Y
as the recording media (☞P.52).
NOTE
he voice recorder may not be able to
• T
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.54).
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Inserting/removing a microSD card
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Inserting/removing a microSD card
Removing a microSD card
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1 While the voice recorder is in stop
Inserting/removing a microSD card
mode, open the 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.
• If [Memory Select] was set to
[microSD card], [Internal memory
selected] is displayed after removing a
microSD card.
3 Close the card cover.
NOTE
icroSD cards may pop out forcefully
• M
on removal if you flick or release your
finger too quickly after pressing the
card in.
• Depending on the card’s manufacturer
and type, some microSD cards and
microSDHC cards may not be fully
compatible with the voice recorder and
not be recognized properly.
• For microSD card compatibility under
Olympus verification, please contact
our customer support at:
http://www.olympusamerica.com
Note that our customer support will
provide information on microSD card
manufacturers and card types for which
Olympus has verified operation, but
will not guarantee it's performance.
Also note that some cards may
no longer be recognized correctly
by the voice recorder in case
card manufacturer changes card
specifications.
• Read the operating instructions
provided with the card when using a
microSD card.
• If a microSD card is not recognized by
the voice recorder, try removing and
reinserting the card to have the voice
recorder recognizing the card again.
• Processing speed may be low for
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.54).
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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
accidentally pressing the button 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
1
Preventing accidental operation
1 While the recorder is in recording
mode or playback mode, slide
the
POWER
HOLD
• [Hold] appears in the display, and the
recorder enters HOLD mode.
NOTE
• When an
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
power turns off when playback ends or when recording ends because, for example, there
is no remaining memory space).
switch to the [
] position.
y button is pressed during HOLD mode, [Hold] appears in the display for 2
OFF/
1 Slide the
[ON] position.
POWER
switch to the
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Turning the power OFF
Existing data, menu settings and the clock setting are saved when the power is turned OFF.
1 While the recorder is in stop
1
Turning the power OFF
mode, slide the
the [
OFF/HOLD
• The playback stop position at power
OFF is stored in the memory.
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urning the power OFF whenever the
• T
voice recorder is not in use minimizes
battery consumption.
] position.
POWER
switch to
Power Save mode
When the voice recorder has been
stopped for at least 5 minutes after
power ON, the display disappears and
the voice recorder automatically enters
the Power Save mode.
• Pressing any button releases the
Power Save mode.
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Selecting folders and files
The recorder provides five folders, [ ], [ ],[ ], [ ] and [ ]. Each folder can store up to 200 files.
1 Press the
FOLDER/INDEX
button
while the voice recorder is in stop
mode.
a File number
b Folder indicator
• The folder changes each time you
press the FOLDER/INDEX button.
2 Press the 9 or 0 button to
select the desired file.
• Immediately after a file is selected, the
recorded date and time is displayed for
2 seconds only.
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
a
folder a file has been saved, this feature lets you
b
access it quickly by entering its recording date.
NOTE
o perform a calendar search, you
• T
need to set [Time & Date] in advance
(☞P.52).
1 Press the
while the voice recorder is in stop
mode.
CALENDAR/SCENE
1
Selecting folders and les
button
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Selecting folders and files
2 Press the +, –, 9 or 0
button to select the desired date.
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Selecting folders and les
a Number of files saved (recorded) on
selected date
b Date file was recorded
c Selected date
d Today’s date
• 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.
+ or – button:
Move to the previous/next week.
3 Press the `OK button.
4
Press the
the desired file.
+
or – button to select
a
b
c
d
5 Press the `OK button to start
playback.
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Recording
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).
Basic recording procedure
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Recording
1 Select the folder to save the
recording in (☞ P.19).
• Each new voice recording file is saved
in the selected folder.
2 Point the built-in microphone
in the direction of the sound to
record.
• When necessary, you can use the voice
recorder with the stand extended as
shown in the figure.
3 Press the
recording.
a Rec Mode
b Elapsed recording time
c Level meter (changes according to
d Remaining possible recording time
e Recording level
• The LED indicator light lights.
4 Press the
you want to stop recording.
f File length
REC
( s) button to start
recording volume and recording
function setting)
STOP
( 4) button when
a
b
c
d
e
f
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Recording
Sound files recorded with the voice
recorder are automatically given a file
name in the format below.
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Recording
151001_0001.MP3
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
Indicates that the file is in MP3 format.
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• [Rec Mode] must be set with the v
recorder stopped (☞P.44).
oice
NOTE
o prevent the beginning of the
• T
recording being cut off, start recording
after the LED indicator light has lit or
recording 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.38).
• If [Memory full] appears, the voice
recorder has no more available
memory space. You will need to
delete unneeded files to record more
(☞P.38).
• 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.52).
• 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.54).
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Recording
Pausing/resuming recording
1 Press the
recording.
• Recording pauses, and the blinking
• Recording is stopped automatically
2 Press the
while recording is paused.
• Recording resumes from the position it
REC
( s) button during
7
5
message [
PAUSE] appears in the
display.
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.
Recording settings
Various recording settings are available,
letting you tailor recording to different
recording conditions.
[
Rec Level
]
(☞P.44)
Rec Mode
[
(☞P.44)
Low Cut Filter
[
(☞P.45)
VCVA
]
[
(☞P.45)
V-Sync. Rec
[
(☞P.46)
Rec Scene
[
(☞P.25)
Sets the recording level.
]
Sets the recording sound
quality.
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 pre-registered
templates of recording
settings. When selected,
]
each template enters
several settings tailored to a
particular recording location
or condition all in a single
operation.
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Recording
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Recording
Monitoring while recording
You can monitor the recording as you are
making it by listening on the earphones
plugged into the voice recorder’s earphone
2
jack (
). Use the + or – button to adjust the
recording monitor volume.
Recording
• The earphones are optional.
1 Connect the earphones to the voice
recorder’s earphone jack ( ).
To earphone
jack
• Changing the volume will not affect
the recording level.
NOTE
o avoid unpleasantly loud sound, set
• T
the volume to [00] before plugging in
the earphone.
• To prevent feedback, do not place the
earphone near the microphone while
recording.
• When [Rec Level] (☞P.44) is set to
[Auto], the effect of the level setting
EN
24
will not be reflected in the recording
monitor audio.
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