Olympus WS 331M WS-331M Instruction Manual (English) - Page 48

Using the Recorder as a Music Player Using the 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. Using Windows Media Player By using Windows Media Player, music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped) (☞ Music CD P. 51) and music files that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easily 4 transferred to the recorder ( ☞ P. 52). Internet Using the Recorder as a Music Player/ Using Windows Media Player Copyright and Copyright Protection Feature (DRM) By the Copyright Act, any voice/music files and music CDs downloaded from the Internet without the copyright holder's permission may not be reproduced, distributed, publicized/republicized on the Internet, or converted into WMA or MP3 files for the purpose of commercial business or sale. A WMA file may be provided with DRM (Digital Right Management) for copyright protection. DRM limits the file to copy or distribute music files that are converted (ripped) from a music CD or downloaded from music distribution services. To transfer a WMA file with DRM to the recorder, you need to use appropriate methods such as Windows Media Player. Copying the music files with DRM purchased from online music distribution service to a portable device such as this recorder may be restricted...Note • This recorder is compatible with Microsoft Corporation DRM9, but not with DRM10. 48