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    DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER WS-331M INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. Keep the instructions handy for future reference. To ensure successful recordings, we
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    is found, please contact our Customer Support Center. ● Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a defect of the product, repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other reasons is
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    P.4 Safe and Proper Usage P.6 Getting Started P.8 1 When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder P.19 2 Using the Recorder on Your PC P.44 3 Using the Recorder as a Music Player Feature Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Other Practical Use Methods P.48 4 P.72 5 P.94
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    of Parts 10 Inserting Battery 12 Power Supply 13 VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode 14 Setting Time/Date (Time & Date 17 2 When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder Recording 19 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA 22 Recording Modes (Rec Mode 24 Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense
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    the Recorder (Format) ........ 91 Viewing System Information (System Info 93 6 Other Practical Use Methods Using as External Memory of the Computer 94 7 Other Information Alarm Message List 95 Troubleshooting 96 Accessories (Optional 97 Specifications 98 Technical Assistance and Support
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    Safe and Proper Usage Before using your new recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly. Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference. • The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. To protect
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    the unit out of the reach of children. Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other reasons is excluded from the Olympus's liability. Batteries
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    a USB terminal, for direct connection to your PC. 1 Main Features of the Digital Voice Recorder External Microphone (optional) ☞ P. 97 Main Features ● The recorder stores highly compressed WMA (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages in integrated flash memory. (☞ P. 19) It can also play back
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    Main Features of the Digital Music Player 1 Main Features ● You can play back music files in WMA and MP3 format. (☞ P. 55) • This recorder can hold about 500 • This recorder is compatible with USB 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to a computer. ● This USB storage class support recorder can be
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    jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in stereo microphone (R) 4 REC (Record) button 5 STOP button 6 PLAY button 7 Built-in speaker 8 USB terminal button $ OK/MENU button % 0 button ^ Display (LCD panel) & Record/Play indicator light * Built-in stereo microphone (L) ( USB access indicator light
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    display 1 0! 1 Music 01 /36 # SONG A/Artist $ 4 8 AS 9 Identification of Parts 1 Folder indicator 2 VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator 3 Record mode indicator 4 Character information display 5 Microphone sensitivity indicator 6 Erase lock indicator 7 Low Cut Filter indicator
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    , replace the battery as soon as possible. When the battery is too weak, "Battery Low" appears on the display and the recorder shuts down. When changing battery, AAA alkaline battery or Olympus Ni-MH battery is recommended. Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Optional Ni-MH rechargeable batteries from
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    direction opposite that indicated by the arrow. 1 The display will turn on and the power will be turned on. The resume function will bring the recorder back to the stop position in memory before power was turned off. Power Supply Turning Off the Power Slide the HOLD switch in the direction
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    File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder. WS330001.WMA Extension File number: A serial number automatically assigned by a Digital Voice Recorder. User ID: The name that has been set on the Digital Voice Recorder. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode List display Current
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    and its subsidiary "Music" folder. Also, this recorder can create the folders in up to 2 layers within the "Music" folder. It is convenient to manage the multiple albums with the same artist name. Up to 200 files can be saved in each 1 folder. VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode Root Music Music File
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    the folder in the higher level and shows the list display. Meaning of Icons in this Manual Set the mode switch to VOICE before operating the recorder. Set the mode switch to MUSIC before operating the recorder. Convenient features that can be used with both the Voice Recorder and Music Player. 16
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    beforehand enables easier file management. The hour indicator will flash automatically when you load a battery before using the recorder for the first time, or after the recorder hasn't been used for a long time. Proceed from step 1. Se t T i me &M Da t e 1 1 Press the 9 or 0 button to select
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    according to the time signal. 4 Press the STOP button to close the menu. 3 ...Note 1 • If you press the OK button during the setup operation, the recorder will save the items that were set to that point. Setting Time/Date (Time & Date) Changing the Time/Date Press and hold the STOP button
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    When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder Recording Before starting recording, select a folder between Folder A to Folder E.These five folders can be selectively used to distinguish the kind of recording; for example, Folder A might be used to store private information, while Folder B might be
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    to MUSIC, "Music Mode" will flash on the screen. Set the mode switch to VOICE before recording (☞ P. 14). 2 Recording Pause Press the REC button while recording. ➥ "Rec Pause" will flash on the display. • The recorder will time out after 1 hour when left in "Rec Pause". HQ 120 120 E F 3 5M1
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    through the earphone. If the earphone is connected, no sound will come from the speaker. 2 ... Recording Notes • Recording level cannot be controlled using the volume button. • When using the earphones, do NOT set the volume too high. Listening at very high volume may
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    during silent periods, which helps the playback to be more efficient. Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) 2 3 5 22 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 Me n u Rec Menu 1 second or longer. The "Menu" screen opens (☞ P. 42). Play Menu Beep & Display
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    to close the menu. If it is set to "On", a will appear on the HQ 120 120 display. 0 0M0 0S a VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) 1H 27M53S 8 indicator 7 8 Press the REC button to start recording. When the sound volume is lower than the HQ 121 121 E F preset threshold sound level
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    "Rec Menu" screen opens. Re c Me nu Rec Mode Mic Sense VCVA 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The recording mode setup process begins. Low Cut Filter 3 4 Press the + or - button to select the recording mode. Re c ST ST ST Mo d e XQ HQ SP HQ 6 5 Press the OK button to complete the setup
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    6 7 Press the STOP button to close the a menu. HQ a Microphone sensitivity indicator 120 120 0 0M0 0S 1H 27M53S ... Note • When the speaker's voice is to be recorded clearly, set to Dict (dictation) mode and move the built-in stereo microphone close to the speaker's mouth (5 to 10 cm / 2 to
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    has a Low Cut Filter function to minimize low-frequency sounds and record voices more clearly. This function can reduce noise from air conditioners, projectors and other similar noises. 3 2 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The "Menu" screen opens
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    Set the Low Cut Filter (Low Cut Filter) Recommended Settings by Recording Condition Recording condition Recommended settings Recording Mode Microphone Sensitivity Low Cut Filter Conferences with large crowds and lectures in large rooms. ST XQ Conf Meetings and business negotiations with a
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    sound at a distance while minimizing surrounding noise. ● Noise-Cancellation monaural microphone: ME12 (Dictation microphone) Used to get clear recordings of your own voice by reducing the effects of ambient noise. ● Tie clip microphone: ME15 (Monaural) Small concealing microphone with a tie-clip
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    To audio output terminal of other 2 devices To EAR (earphone) jack To audio input Recording the Sound of this terminal of other devices Recorder with Other Devices The sound of this recorder can be recorded to other devices when connected to the audio input terminal (microphone jack) of other
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    display, press the FOLDER HQ 03 120 button. 0 0M0 0S 22M 41S File display 3 Press the PLAY or OK button to start playback. The record/play indicator light glows a HQ 03 120 green. b 0 5M1 0S a Play position bar indicator c 22M 41S b Current playback time c File length You can change
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    from where it was stopped. Press and hold the STOP button while this recorder is in stop mode to display the remaining memory. Time & Date 1M 6M0 2S 1.9GB 2 Playing Forwarding Press and hold the 9 button while the recorder is stopped in the file display. ➥ If you release the button, it will
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    to proceed with the review from the end of the previous file. • If the 0 button is kept pressed while the recorder is stopped at the start of the top file, the recorder will fast rewind starting from the end of the last file. Locating the Beginning of the File Press the 9 button
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    Playing To EAR (earphone) jack Playback Through Earphone An earphone can be connected to the EAR jack of the recorder for listening. ➥ When the earphone is used, the recorder speaker will be switched-off. ... Notes • To avoid irritation to the ear, insert the earphone after turning down the
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    "Menu" screen opens (☞ P. 42). If the recorder is stopped, proceed to Step 2. If the recorder is playing, proceed to Step 4. 1 2 Press or - button to choose "Noise Cancel". Play Menu Back Space 3 Noise Cancel Voice Filter Play Speed 6 5 Press the OK or 9 button. The noise cancel setup
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    "Play Menu" screen. 8 Press the STOP button to close the a menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screen HQ 03 120 7 during playback, press the 0 button to close Cancel is not available when either the Voice Filter (☞ P. 36) or Playback Speed (☞ P. 84) is set. • If the Noise Cancel is
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    to cut low and high frequency tones during normal, fast, or slow playback, and enable clear audio playback. Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter) 2 2 4 6 1 While the recorder is stopped or during playback, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The "Menu" screen opens (☞ P. 42). If the
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    to close the a menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screen HQ 03 120 7 during playback, press the 0 button to close the menu screen. If it is set to "On", will appear on the 0 5M1 0S 22M 41S 2 display. a Voice Filter indicator ...Notes • Once the Voice Filter is set to "On", it
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    the recorder is playing, proceed to Step 4. 1 2 Press the + or - button to choose "Play Menu". Me n u Rec Menu Play Menu Beep & Display Sub Menu 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The "Play Menu" screen opens. 4 Press the + or - button to choose "All Play". Play Menu Noise Cancel 3 Voice Filter
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    pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the "Play Menu" screen. 8 Press the STOP button to close the menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, press the 0 button to close the menu screen. 7 ... 2 Note • After playback of last file in the folder, "End
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    . 1 In the file display, press the 9 or 0 button to select a file. List display HQ 03 120 0 0M0 0S 22M 41S File display 2 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The "Menu" screen opens (☞ P. 42). 2 3 Press the + or - button to choose "Sub Menu". Me
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    Locking Files (Lock) 6 Press the + or - button to choose between "On" and "Off". On: Locks the file and prevents it from 03 120 being erased. Off: Unlocks the file and allows it to be On Of f 6 8 erased. 7 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen. If the 0 button is pressed, the
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    a map of the menu structure seen when the menus are entered while the recorder is stopped. If the MENU button is pressed and held for more than one second during playback, "Back Space", "Noise Cancel", "Voice Filter", "Play Speed", and "All Play" settings can be set, without interrupting playback
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    Off Ref. Page P. 87 P. 88 P. 89 2 P. 90 Menu List (VOICE Mode) Sub Menu Lock Time & Date Format System Info. On, Off P. 17 Start, Cancel P. 91 Capacity, Model Name, Version P. 93 ...Notes • The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when
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    is not successfully achieved on a PC. For initialization, follow the instructions in the Sub Menu screen of the recorder (☞ P. 91). ● Never make an operation such as deleting, moving or changing the name of this recorder's 5 voice folders, music folders or management files in each folder using the
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    when you connect the recorder to a PC. Operating Environment PC: IBM PC/AT compatible PC Operating System: Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista USB port: One free port Others: Internet environment when accessing to the music information site. 3 Notes • The support service will not cover if
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    will appear as a removable disk. 4 Transfer the audio files to your computer. The 5 voice folders of this recorder are displayed as "DSS_FLDA", "DSS_FLDB", "DSS_FLDC", "DSS_FLDD" and "DSS_FLDE", and the recorded voice files are saved in WMA format in these files. You can copy them to any folder
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    If you do so, the data may be destroyed. • Refer to the user's manual for your PC regarding the USB port or USB hub on your PC. • Be sure to push the USB connector all the way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly. • Use the supplied USB extension cable depending on situations. •
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    Recorder as a Music Player The recorder supports music files in WMA and MP3 formats, which can be transferred from the PC to the corresponding music folder of the recorder may be provided with DRM (Digital Right Management) for copyright services. To transfer a WMA file with DRM to the recorder
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    You can transfer language content and music files imported from language CDs and the Internet using Windows Media Player for playing on the recorder. The recorder is compatible with WMA and MP3 language content. Import Files Using Windows Media Player Copy music files and language content from CDs
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    Window Names Windows Media Player 10 12 Windows Media Player 9 ! 1 3 4 4 68 0 57 9 2 3 @ 57 9 ! 468 0 Window Names 1 Features taskbar 2 Quick Access Panel button 3 Seek slider 4 Rewind button 5 Play button 6 Stop button 7 Previous button 8 Next button 9 Mute button 0 Volume slider !
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    Copying Music from CD 1 Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive and start Windows Media Player. 2 From the Features taskbar, click the [Rip] menu. For Windows Media Player 9 From the Features taskbar, click the [Copy from CD] menu. 3 Click the [View Album Info]. If Internet connectivity is available, CD
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    . For how to copy the music files from the CD to your PC, see "Copying Music from CD" (☞ P. 51). Windows Media Player 10 1 Connect the recorder to a PC and start Windows Media Player. 6 2 2 From the Features taskbar, click the [Sync]. 3 From the pull down menu on the left side window, select
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    start Windows Media Player. 4 2 From the Features taskbar, click the [Copy to CD or Device] menu. 3 Select the play list to be transferred to the recorder and 4 put the check marks on the music file that you want to transfer. The order of music pieces can be changed by Drag & Drop
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    to the voice folder Select a folder from DSS_FLDA to DSS_FLDE. 6 Click the [Copy]. The file is transferred to the recorder. The music file transferred to the recorder is displayed in Item on the window. ...Notes • Copying the music files with DRM purchased online music distribution service to
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    Music Playback This recorder supports WMA and MP3 formats. To playback the music files using the music player, you need to transfer (copy) the corresponding music files from the PC to this recorder's folders for music (☞ P. 52). 2 1 1 Set the mode switch to MUSIC (☞ P. 15) . 2 Insert the stereo
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    The next track will automatically start once the track being played is finished. 1.9GB Music Playback ...Notes • The proper bit rate for playback on the recorder is 5 kbps to 256 kbps for both the WMA and MP3 format. • It is possible to play back MP3 files with different bit rates (converting
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    59). While "Random" (☞ P. 61) is set to "On", it continues fast forwarding of files randomly. 4 Music Playback Rewinding Press and hold the 0 button while the recorder is stopped in the file display. ➥ If you release the button, it will stop. Press the PLAY or OK button to start playing back from
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    the starting position of the file that is randomly played and stops. If you select "All" in "Play Mode" (☞ P. 59), all the files in this recorder can be played continuously. 58
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    Mode (Play Mode) There are six play modes. You can choose whether to play by file or folder, or all files stored in the recorder. 1 While the recorder is stopped or during playback, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. Me n u Play Menu Beep & Display The "Menu" screen opens (☞ P. 70
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    canceled and it will return to the "Play Menu" screen. 6 Press the STOP button to close the menu. Root 01 /06 SONG A / Artist C 5 If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, press the 0 button to 02 13 close the menu screen. a F 04 26 An icon will appear on the
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    "Off". R a n d om 5 On: Plays the music files within the range set in "Play Mode" randomly. On Of f Off: Cancels the setting. If the recorder goes to the menu screen 6 during playback, move the cursor to change playback sound accordingly. 6 Press the OK button to complete the setup screen
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    Random Playback (Random) 7 Press the STOP button to close the menu. Root 01 /06 SONG A / Artist C If the recorder goes to the menu screen 7 during playback, press the 0 button to 02 13 close the menu screen. a Fld 04 26 If it is set to "
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    is stopped or during playback, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. 1 The "Menu" screen opens (☞ P. 70). If the recorder is stopped, proceed to Step 2 2. If the recorder is playing, proceed to Step 3. 2 Press the OK or 9 button. The "Play Menu" screen opens. 4 3 3 Press the + or
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    the OK or 9 button. The bass effect setup process begins (TruBass). 9 10 Press the + or - button to select the bass effect level. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, move the cursor to change playback sound accordingly. T r uBa s s H i gh Mi dd l e Low Of f Increasing the WOW
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    12 will be canceled. T r uBa s s H i gh Low Se t Of f 12 Press the STOP button to close the menu. Root 01 /06 SONG A / Artist C If the recorder goes to the menu screen 11 during playback, press the 0 button 02 13 Fld to close the menu screen. a 04 26 If it is set
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    own custom equalizer settings. EQ Roc k Pop Jazz If "USER" is selected, proceed to Step 6. Us e r Otherwise, proceed to Step 9. If the recorder goes to the menu screen 6 during playback, move the cursor to change playback sound accordingly. 6 Press the 9 button. Select the frequency band
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    return to the "Play Menu" screen. Selecting Equalizer (EQ) 10 Press the STOP button to close the menu. Root 01 /06 SONG A / Artist C If the recorder goes to the menu screen 9 during playback, press the 0 button 02 13 Fld to close the menu screen. a 04 26 U An icon will appear on
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    a file in a folder to change the order of playback. First select the file for which you want to change the playback order. 2 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The "Menu" screen opens (☞ P. 70). 1 2 Press the + or - button to choose "Sub Menu". Me
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    A.wma Steps 5 through 8. SONG C.wma 8 If the OK button is pressed for one second or longer, file order rearrangement will SONG B.wma close and the recorder will return to the "Sub Menu" screen. 9 Press the STOP button to close the menu. 4 Moving the Tracks (Move) 69
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    a map of the menu structure seen when the menus are entered while the recorder is stopped. If the MENU button is pressed and held for more than with are common to both "VOICE" and "MUSIC" modes, and can be selected even when the mode switch is set to "VOICE". Menu 4 Play Menu Play Mode
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    the folder. P. 68 In order of hour, minute, year, month, and day. P. 17 Start, Cancel P. 91 Capacity, Model Name, Version P. 93 ...Notes • The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a selected item is not applied. • If the menus are entered
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    Features Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player * This chapter will use VOICE mode display screens to explain the operations. Erasing Erasing One File at a Time A selected file can be erased from a folder. 1 Select the file you want
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    Erasing Erase All Files from a Folder All files in a folder can be erased simultaneously. The locked files (☞ P. 40) and the files set to read-only on the PC will not be erased. 1 Press the FOLDER button to select the folder in which you want to erase all files. 1 2 2 Press the ERASE button
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    read-only will not be erased (☞ P. 40). • If an action is not selected within eight seconds on the "Cancel", "Erase", or "All Erase" screens, the recorder will return to stop status. • It may take over 10 seconds to complete erasing. Never turn the power off or remove batteries during this time
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    to HOLD Mode Slide the HOLD switch in the direction indicated by the arrow while the recorder is not in operation. Hold After "Hold" appears on the display, the recorder is set to HOLD mode. 5 Exit HOLD Mode Hold Slide the HOLD switch in the direction opposite that indicated by the arrow
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    listen to in fast forward and fast rewind and when cuing a file. Index marks cannot be placed on files created on machines other than Olympus IC recorders, but temp marks can be placed instead to temporarily remember desired locations. Setting an Index Mark or a Temp Mark 1 Press the INDEX button
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    number will automatically move up. Temp marks are temporary markings, so if you move to another file, switch to the list screen, or connect the recorder to a computer, they will be automatically erased. ... Notes • Up to 16 index and temp marks can be set in a file. If you try to place
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    REC button again at the position where you want to end segment repeat playback. The " Play" message appears, and 3 repeat playback will start. The recorder repeatedly plays back the segment until the segment repeat playback is canceled. HQ 120 120 1 6M4 1S Pl ay How to Begin Segment Repeat
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    How to Begin Segment Repeat Playback Cancel the Segment Repeat Playback Function Press the REC button. ➥ The segment repeat playback is released and playback continues without repeating. Press the STOP button. ➥ The segment repeat playback is released and stop playback. Press the 9 button. ➥
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    Menu The "Menu" screen opens. If the recorder is stopped, proceed to Step Beep & Display Sub Menu 1 2. If the recorder is playing, proceed to Step 4. For the selected item. Play Menu Back Space Noise Cancel Voice Filter Play Speed 4 Press the + or - button to move to the item to
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    Menu Setting Method 6 Press the + or - button to change the setting. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, move the cursor to change playback sound accordingly. Noise Cancel H i gh Low Of f 6 8 7 Press the OK button to
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    Auto Backspace Review (Back Space) To ease the reviewing of a voice file you can set an auto backspace for several seconds, so you will listen to the last phrase repeatedly. 2 5 1 While the recorder is stopped or during playback, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The "Menu" screen
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    be canceled and it will return to the "Play Menu" screen. Beep & Display Sub Menu 7 Press the STOP button to close the menu. 6 If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, press the 0 button to close the menu screen. 8 8 Press the 0 button while the file is being replayed
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    a slow speed. The tone will be automatically adjusted digitally without changing the voice so it sounds natural. Change Playback Speed 1 Press the change the playback speed setting for S. Play and F. Play. 1 While the recorder is stopped or during playback, press the MENU 1 button for 1 second
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    the + or - button to choose "Play Speed". Play Menu Back Space Noise Cancel Voice Filter Play Speed 6 5 Press the OK or 9 button. The playback speed setup process 125, x1.25, x1.375, x1.5 x0.625 Play 7 If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, move the cursor to x0.5 Play change
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    display. 10 Press the STOP button to close the menu. If the recorder goes to the menu screen during playback, press the 0 button to S. Play modes as well. ...Notes • F. Play and S. Play are available even if either the Voice Filter (☞ P. 36) or Equalizer (☞ P. 66) is set. • F. Play and S. Play
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    beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may be turned off. 2 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The "Menu" screen opens (☞ P. 42, P. 70). 1 2 Press the + or - button to choose "Beep & Display". Me n u
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    backlight is On by default. The display will remain lit for about 10 seconds when a button on the recorder is pressed. Backlight (Backlight) 2 54 6 88 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The "Menu" screen opens (☞ P. 42, P.70). 1 3 2 Press the
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    LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels. 2 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The "Menu" screen opens (☞ P. 42, P. 70). 1 3 2 Press the + or - button to choose "Beep & Display". 3 Press
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    /Play indicator light does not turn on. LED (LED) 2 4 5 6 90 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. The "Menu" screen opens (☞ P. 42, P. 70). 1 3 2 Press the + or - button to choose "Beep & Display". 3 Press
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    opens (☞ P. 42, P. 70). 1 2 Press the + or - button to choose "Sub Menu". Me n u Rec Menu Play Menu Beep & Display Sub Menu Formatting the Recorder (Format) 4 3 Press the OK or 9 button. The "Sub Menu" screen opens. 5 4 Press the + or - button to choose "Format". Sub Me nu Lock 3 Time
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    and an indicator flashes on the display. F o rma t F o rma t ! 5 "Format Done" displays when formatting ends. F o rma t F o rma t Do n e { Formatting the Recorder (Format) ...Notes • Never turn the power off or remove batteries during formatting because data may be corrupted. It may take over
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    Viewing System Information (System Info.) You can check the recorder's information on the menu screen. 2 1 While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer. 1 3 The "Menu" screen opens (☞ P. 42, P. 70). 2 Press the + or - button to choose "Sub Menu". 3 Press
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    the memory to your PC and upload data stored on your PC to the memory. Example: Copying Data from PC to Recorder using Explorer 1 Start Windows. 2 Connecting the recorder to your PC. For the connection procedure, refer to "Connecting to Your PC" (☞ P. 46). 3 Open the Explorer window. The product
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    Error in the internal memory Error in the internal memory. This is a malfunction, so go to the store where you purchased the recorder or an Olympus service station for repair. License Mismatch Illegally copied The music files copied file illegally. Delete the file (☞ P. 72). Memory Full Zero
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    of the file on the PC. Noise heard The recorder was shaken during recording. 7 during playback The recorder was placed near a cell phone Move the recorder. or fluorescent light while recording or during playback. Troubleshooting Recording level The microphone sensitivity is too low. too low
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    recorded. Ni-MH rechargeable battery and charger set: BC400 (Europe only) BC400 comes with an Ni-MH rechargeable battery charger(BU-400) and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries (BR401) as a pack. This charger can quick charge Olympus If you transfer voice files recorded with the recorder to a PC,
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    Specifications For the Digital Voice Recorder Recording format: WMA (Windows Media Audio) Input level: -70 dBv hours 05 minutes SP mode: 279 hours 35 minutes LP mode: 555 hours 45 minutes Alkaline battery life: (Recording) ST XQ mode: Approx. 11.5 hours ST HQ mode: Approx. 13.5 hours ST SP mode:
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    Common Specifications Recording medium: Built-in NAND FLASH memory (2 GB) Speaker: Built-in ø18 mm round * Specifications and design are subject to change without notice. * Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries used and the conditions of use.
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    The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and software only. ◆ Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada 1-888-553-4448 ◆ User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada [email protected] ◆ Technical Hotline Number in Europe Toll free number 00800
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    MEMO
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    MEMO
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    Declaration of Conformity Model Number: Trade Name: Responsible Party: Address: Telephone Number: WS-331M DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER OLYMPUS IMAGING AMERICA INC. 3500 Corporate Parkway, P.O. Box 610, Center Valley, PA 18034-0610, U.S.A. 1-888-553-4448 This device Complies with Part 15 of the FCC
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Thank you for purchasing an Olympus
Digital Voice Recorder.
Please read these instructions for information
about using the product correctly and safely.
Keep the instructions handy for future reference.
To ensure successful recordings, we
recommend that you test the record function
and volume before use.
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