41256904005028C0935126C69C20B06CC12575AF00484823_WS450S_WS550M Manual EN

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DETAILEDINSTRUCTIONS

DIGITAL VOICERECORDER

Thank you for purchasing an OlympusDigital Voice Recorder.

Please read these instructions for informationabout using the product correctly and safely.

Keep the instructions handy for future reference.

To ensure successful recordings, we recommend thatyou test the record function and volume before use.

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Introduction

The contents o this document may be changed in the uture without advanced notice.Contact our Customer Support Center or the latest inormation relating to product names

and model numbers. The utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrity o the contents o this document. In

the unlikely event that a questionable item, error, or omission is ound, please contact ourCustomer Support Center.

Any liability or passive damages or damage o any kind occurred due to data loss incurredby a deect o the product, repair perormed by the third party other than Olympus or anOlympus authorized service station, or any other reason is excluded.

Trademarks and registered trademarks

IBM and PC/AT are the trademarks or registered trademarks o International BusinessMachines Corporation.

Microsot, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks o MicrosotCorporation.

Macintosh and iTunes are the trademarks o Apple Inc. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed rom Fraunhoer IIS and Thomson.

WOW XT, SRS and } symbol are trademarks o SRS Labs, Inc. WOW XT technology is incorporated under license rom SRS Labs, Inc. The product was developed based on noise-canceling technology under license rom NEC

Corporation.Other product and brand names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registeredtrademarks o their respective owners.


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Table of contents

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Introduction

Safe and proper usage .............................. 41 Getting Started

Main features ........................................... 6Identification of parts .............................. 7

Display (LCD panel) ........................................ 8Power supply ......................................... 10

Inserting batteries ........................................10Charging by connecting to a computer viaUSB ..........................................................12

Turning on/off the power ..............................13HOLD ...................................................... 14Setting time and date [Time & Date] ....... 15

Changing the time and date..........................16

[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode..........................................................17

Notes on the folders ............................... 18About the folders for voice recordings ..........18About the folder for music playback .............19

Selecting the folders and files ................ 20

2 About RecordingRecording .............................................. 21

Microphone sensitivity ................................ 23Recommended settings by

recording condition .................................24Recording from external microphone or

other devices ........................................... 25

3 About PlaybackPlayback ................................................ 27

Setting an index mark or a temp mark .........31How to begin segment repeat playback ...... 32

Erasing ................................................... 34

4 Menu Setting

Menu set ting method ............................. 36+ File Menu ................................................. 38, Rec Menu ................................................. 38- Play Menu ................................................ 40. LCD/Sound Menu ..................................... 43/ Device Menu ............................................ 44Rearranging files [Replace] .......................... 45

Formatting the recorder [Format] ............... 46

5 Using the Recorder on Your PCOperating environment.......................... 48Connecting to your PC ............................. 50

Disconnecting from your PC ......................... 51Transfer the voice files to your PC............ 52

Using Windows Media Player .................. 53Window names ............................................ 53Copying music from CD ................................ 54Transferring music file to the recorder ......... 55Copying voice f ile to the CD .......................... 58

Using iTunes ........................................... 60Window names ............................................ 60

Copying music from CD .................................61Transferring music file to the recorder......... 62Copying voice f ile to the CD .......................... 63

Using as external memory of the PC ........ 64

6 Other InformationAlarm message list ................................. 65

Troubleshooting..................................... 66Technical assistance and support ............ 68Accessories (optional) ............................. 68Specifications ........................................ 69


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Before using your new recorder, read thismanual carefully to ensure that you know

how to operate it safely and correctly.Keep this manual in an easily accessiblelocation for future reference. The warning symbols indicate important

saety related inormation. To protectyoursel and others rom personal injury ordamage to property, it is essential that youalways read the warnings and inormation

provided.

General Precautions

Do not leave the recorder in hot,humid locations such as inside aclosed automobile under directsunlight or on the beach in the

summer. Do not store the recorder in

places exposed to excessivemoisture or dust.

Do not use organic solvents suchas alcohol and lacquer thinner toclean the unit.

Do not place the recorder on topof or near electric appliances suchas TVs or refrigerators.

Avoid recording or playing backnear cellular phones or otherwireless equipment, as they maycause interference and noise.

If you experience noise, moveto another place, or move therecorder further away from suchequipment.

Avoid sand or dirt. These cancause irreparable damage.

Avoid strong vibrations or

shocks. Do not disassemble, repair or

modify the unit yourself.

Do not operate the unit whileoperating a vehicle (such as abicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart).

Keep the unit out of the reach ofchildren.

Recorded content in memory maybe destroyed or erased by operatingmistakes, unit malfunction, or during

repair work.It is recommended to back up and saveimportant content to other media such asa computer hard disk.Any liability for passive damages ordamage of any kind occurred due to dataloss incurred by a defect of the product,repair performed by the third party other

than Olympus or an Olympus authorizedservice station, or any other reasons isexcluded from the Olympuss liability.

Batterries

f Danger:

Batteries should never beexposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or disassembled.

Never store batteries wherethey will be exposed to directsunlight, or subjected to hightemperatures in a hot vehicle,near a heat source, etc.

f Warning: Do not solder lead wires or

terminals directly onto a batteryor modify it.

Do not connect the= and- terminals together. This may

cause fire, overheating or electricshock.

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Safe and proper usage

When carrying or storing thebatteries, be sure to put it inthe provided case to protect itsterminals. Do not carry or storethe batteries with any metalobjects (such as key rings).If this warning is not followed,fire, overheating or electric shockmay occur.

Do not connect the batteriesdirectly to a power outletor a cigarette lighter of anautomobile.

Do not insert the batteries withtheir= and- terminals reversed.

If any liquid from a battery getsinto your eyes, promptly wash itoff with clean water and consultyour doctor at once.

Do not attempt to rechargealkaline, lithium or any othernon-rechargeable batteries.

Never use any batteries with atorn or cracked outer cover.

Keep batteries out of the reach ofchildren.

If you notice anything unusualwhen using this product such asabnormal noise, heat, smoke, or aburning odor:

1 remove the batteries immediately

while being careul not to burn

yoursel, and;

2 call your dealer or local Olympus

representative or service.

Do not expose the batteries towater. Do not allow water tocontact the terminals.

Do not remove or damage thebatteries insulating sheet.

Do not use the batteries if youfind something wrong with themsuch as leakage, color change ordeformity.

Unplug the charger if thecharging is still incomplete afterthe specified time it should take.

Should any batteries liquid get onskin or clothing, promptly wash itoff with clean water.

Keep batteries away from fire.

f Caution: Do not subject batteries to strong

shocks. When using rechargeable

batteries that have not been usedfor a while, be sure to rechargethem before use.

Rechargeable batteries havelimited lifetime. When theoperating time becomes shortereven if the rechargeable battery

is fully charged under thespecified condition, replace itwith a new one.


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1Mainfeatures

Main featuress Dual function recorder as a

Digital Voice Recorder and aDigital Music Player ( P.17).

s The recorder stores highlycompressed WMA (WindowsMedia Audio) format voice

messages in integrated flashmemory ( P. 21). It can alsoplay back MP3* (MPEG-1/MPEG-2Audio Layer-3) and WAV* formatfiles ( P. 27, P.53, P.60).* For WS-550M only.

s It has a built-in Variable Control

Voice Actuator (VCVA) function( P. 36, P. 39).s The Low Cut Filter minimizes

air conditioner noise and othersimilar noises while recording( P. 36, P. 39).

s A Noise Cancel function ( P. 36,

P. 40) and a Voice Filter function( P. 36, P. 40) cut noise andenable clear audio playback.

s You can choose one of threestereo or three monauralrecording modes ( P. 36, P. 38).

s It has a backlight full-dot display

(LCD panel) ( P. 8).s It features various repeat

functions ( P. 32, P. 36, P. 41).s Index mark and temp mark

features allow you to quickly finddesired locations ( P. 31).

s The playback speed can be

controlled as preferred ( P. 36,P. 42).

s It has built-in WOW XT ( P. 36,P. 40).

s You can change the playbackequalizer settings ( P. 36, P. 41).

s Connecting this recorder directlyto the USB port links up with yourPC. The data can be transferred orsaved without USB cable or driver

software ( P. 50).This recorder is compatible with USB 2.0,enabling ast data transer to a computer.

s This USB storage class supportrecorder can be utilized asexternal memory to read andsave the data ( P. 64).

By connecting the computer with theUSB, pictures, text data, etc. can besaved, and utilized to carry data.

s It has a USB charging function( P.12).

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1EAR (Earphone) jack2MIC (Microphone) jack3 Built-in stereo microphone (L)

4 Built-in stereo microphone (R)5 Recording indicator light6LIST button7 Strap hole8 Display (LCD panel)9 Built-in speaker0+ button

!RECs (Record) button@0 button

#MENU button$ button%INDEX/ERASE button

^OK` button&9 button*STOP4 button( Battery cover)HOLD switch- Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch* MIC SENSECONF/DICT switch**

= USB connector slide leverq USB connector

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When [MUSIC] mode is selected:

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1 [VOICE] mode indicatorRecord/ Playback status indicatorBattery indicator

2Folder name

Folder list display

1 [VOICE] mode indicatorRecord/ Playback status indicator

Battery indicator2Folder name3 [MUSIC] mode indicator

Record/ Playback status indicatorBattery indicator

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1Folder nameRecord/ Playback status indicatorBattery indicator

2File name3Folder name

Record/ Playback status indicatorBattery indicator

4File name

File display

1Folder nameRecord/ Playback status indicatorBattery indicator

2File name

1File nameRecord/ Playback status indicatorBattery indicator

2Folder indicatorRecording mode indicator

3During recording mode:Remaining memory bar indicator

During playback mode:Playback position bar indicator

4Recording date and time5 [?] Microphone Sensitivity

indicator[!] VCVA indicator[%] Noise Cancel indicator[$] Voice Filter indicator[0] Low Cut Filter indicator

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Identification of parts Power supply

2 Insert size-AAA alkaline battery,observing the correct= and- polarities.

Inserting batteries

This recorder can be used with either Ni-MHRechargeable Batteries or AAA AlkalineBatteries.

1 Lightly press down on the arrowand slide the battery cover open.

7During recording mode:Elapsed recording time

During playback mode:Elapsed playback time

8During recording mode:Remaining recording time

During playback or stop mode:File length

9Playback mode indicator0Title name!Artist name@Album name#Elapsed playback time$ [#] WOW XT indicator

["] Equalizer indicator

%Current file number/ Totalnumber of recorded files in thefolder

^File length&Playback mode indicator

" For WS-550M: When charging with the recorder,

be sure to use the suppliedspeciied Ni-MH rechargeable(BR401) batteries.

The supplied rechargeablebatteries are not ully charged.

Beore using the unit or aterlong periods o disuse, itis recommended that youcontinuously charge them untilull ( P.12).


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Powersupply

3 Close the battery covercompletely by pressing to thedirectionA, then sliding to thedirectionB.

I the hour indicator lashes in thedisplay, see Setting time and date[Time & Date] ( P.15).

Battery indicator

The battery indicator on the display changesas the batteries loose power.

8{9{: When [:] appears on the display, replace

the batteries as soon as possible. Whenthe batteries are too weak, [ ] and[Battery Low] appears on the display andthe recorder shuts down.

Notes

Manganese batteries may not be used in

this recorder. When changing batteries, AAA alkalinebatteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries are recommended.

Be sure to stop the recorder beorereplacing the batteries. Unloading the

batteries while the recorder is in use maycorrupt the fle. I you are recording intoa fle and the batteries run out, you willloose your currently recorded fle becausethe fle header will not be able to close.It is crucial to change the batteries onceyou see only one Hash mark in the batteryindicator.

I it takes longer than 1 minute to replacethe dead batteries or i you take thebatteries in and out repeatedly at shortintervals, you may have to reset the timewhen you have loaded resh batteries( P.15).

Remove the batteries i you are not goingto use the recorder or an extended period

o time. When playing a voice/music fle, the

recorder may be reset due to thereduction o the voltage output o thebatteries depending on the volume leveleven i [8] is displayed in the batteryindicator. In this case, lower the volume othe recorder.

When replacing rechargeable batteries, besure to use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries(optional). The use o other manuacturers'products can damage the recorder andshould be avoided.

" For WS-450S: This recorder cannot charge

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Powersupply

Charging by connecting to a

computer via USB

You can charge the batteries by connectingto a PC's USB port. When charging, be sureto correctly place the rechargeable batteries(supplied) into the recorder ( P.10).

1 Boot the PC.

2 Slide the USB connector slidelever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USB

connector out of the recorder.

3 While pressing the STOP4button, connect to the PCs USBport.

Notes

The recorder cannot be charged when thePC is not turned on. Also, it may not becharged when the PC is in standby mode.

Do not charge the recorder with the USBhub connected.

I [Cannot charge] is displayed, it meansthat a battery that cannot be charged is

in the recorder. Replace the batteries withsupplied ones at once ( P. 10). Charging is completed when battery

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Powersupply

Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries

Read the ollowing descriptions careullywhen you use the Ni-MH rechargeablebatteries.

Discharging:

The rechargeable batteries sel-dischargewhile this is not in use. Be sure to chargethem regularly beore use.

Operating temperature:

The rechargeable batteries are chemicalproducts. The rechargeable batterieseiciency may luctuate even whenoperating within the recommendedtemperature range. This is an inherentnature o such products.

Recommended temperature range:When operating appliance:

0C - 42C/ 32F - 107.6FCharging:

5C - 35C/ 41F - 95FStorage for a long period:

20C - 30C/ 4F - 86F

Using the rechargeable batteries outsidethe above temperature range may result indeclining eiciency and shorter battery lie.In order to prevent battery leakage or rust,remove the rechargeable batteries rom theproducts when you will not be using themor a long time, and store them separately.

Notes This recorder is designed to ully charge

batteries regardless o their energy level.However, or best results when chargingnewly purchased rechargeable batteriesor batteries that have not been usedor a long time (more than one month),It is recommended to ully charge the

batteries then discharge repeatedly or 2to 3 times.

When disposing rechargeable batteries,always observe the local laws andregulations. Contact you local recyclingcenter or proper disposal methods.

The display will turn on, and the power willbe turned on.

The resume unction will bring therecorder back to the stop position inmemory beore power was turned o.

Turning on/off the powerWhen the recorder is not being used,turn the power o to reduce batteryconsumption to a minimum. Even ithe power is turned o, existing data,mode settings, and clock settings will bemaintained.

Turning on the power

Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow.

I Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are notully discharged, protect against short-

circuiting (e.g. by taping the contacts)beore disposing.

For customers in Germany:

Olympus has a contract with the GRS (JointBattery Disposal Association) in Germany toensure environmentally riendly disposal.


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Powersupply/HOLD

HOLD

Set the recorder to HOLD mode

While the recorder is during stopmode, slide the HOLD switch in the

direction indicated by the arrow.

I you bring the recorder is set to HOLDmode, the running conditions will be

preserved, and all buttons will be disabled.This eature is useul when the recorder hasto be carried in a bag or pocket.

Ater [Hold] appears on the display, therecorder is set to HOLD mode.

Exit HOLD mode

Slide the HOLD switch in theopposite direction that indicated bythe arrow.

Notes

I you press any button in HOLD mode, theclock display ashes or 2 seconds, but itwill not operate the recorder.

Turning off the power

While the recorder is during stopmode, slide the HOLD switch in thedirection indicated by the arrow.

The display shuts o, and the power willbe turned o.

The resume unction remembers the stopposition beore the power is turned o.

Power save mode

I the recorder is stopped/not used or over5 minutes ater it is turned on, it goes intostandby (power-save) mode, and the displayshuts o. To exit standby mode and turn on the

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+ button

90 button

OK` button

LIST button

HOLD/Setting time and date [Time & Date]

HOLD/Settingtimea

nddate

I you set the time and date beorehand,the inormation when the ile is recorded isautomatically stored or each ile. Settingthe time and date beorehand enables easierile management.

When you use the recorder for thefirst time after purchasing it, or whenthe batteries have been insertedwithout the device having beenused in a long time, the [Set Time &Date] will appear. When the houris flashing, conduct the setup fromStep 1.

1 Press the9 or0 button toselect the item to set.

Select the item rom the hour,minute, year, month and daywith a lashing point.

2 Press the + or button to set.

Follow the same steps by pressing the9 or0 button to select the next

item, and press the + or button toset.

You can select between 12 and 24hour display by pressing the LISTbutton while setting the hour andminute.

Example: 10:38 P.M

10:38 PM

(Initial setting)

22:38

You can select the order o themonth, day and year bypressing the LIST button whilesetting them.

Example: April 15, 2009

4M 15D 2009Y (Initial setting)

15D 4M 2009Y

2009Y 4M 15D

3 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting.

I HOLD is applied during playback(recording), operation is disabled with

the playback (recording) state unchanged(When playback has ended and therecording has ended due to the remainingmemory being used up, it will stop).

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OK`button

MENU button

Setting time and date [Time & Date]

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1 While the recorder is during stopmode, press the MENU button.

The menu will appear on the display( P.36).

4 Press the OK` or9 button.

[Time & Date] will appear on thedisplay.

The hour will lash on the display,indicating the start o the Time and

Date setup process.The ollowing steps are the same as Step 1through Step 3 o Setting time and date[Time & Date] ( P.15).

5 Press the MENU button to closethe menu screen.

3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset.

[Device Menu] will appear on the

display.

Note

I you press the OK` button during thesetup operation, the recorder will save theitems that were set to that point.

Changing the time and date

While the recorder is during stop mode,press and hold the STOP4 button to displaythe [Time & Date], and [Remain]. I thecurrent time and date is not correct, set itusing the procedure below.

2 Press the + or button to select[Device Menu] tab.

You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor.

The clock will start rom the set dateand time. Press the OK` button

according to the time signal.

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USIC]mode

[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode

This device can be used as a voice recorderor as a music player. For recording andplayback voice recordings, set the modeswitch to [VOICE]. For listening to music, setthe mode switch to [MUSIC].

[VOICE] mode:

Slide the mode switch to [VOICE]position.

This recorder unctions as an IC recorder.See About the folders for voicerecordings regarding the destination osaved fles ( P.18).

[MUSIC] mode:

Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC]position.

The recorder unctions as a music

player. See About the folder for musicplayback or transerring music fles tothe recorder using Windows Media Player( P.19).

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1Recorder Folder A

Folder B

Folder C

Folder D

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Notesonthefolders

Notes on the folders

The voice iles and the music iles are separated into olders or voice recordings and oldersor music playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved.

About the folders for voice recordings

[Folder A] - [Folder E] are the olders or voice recordings. When recording with the recorder,select any one o the ive olders and then record.

WS55 0001 .WMA

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File names will be automatically created or iles recorded by this recorder.

1 User ID:The user ID name that has been set on the DigitalVoice Recorder.

2 File number:A serial number automatically assigned by aDigital Voice Recorder.

3 Extension:These are the ile name extensions or therecording ormat when recording with this device. WMA ormat .WMA

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Artist 01

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Album 01

Album 02

Album 03

Second layer

Music

Music

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Notesonthefolders

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About the folder for music playback

When transerring music iles to the device using Windows Media Player, a older isautomatically created within the music playback older which has a layered structure asshown in the diagram below. Music iles that are in the same older can be rearranged inpreerential order and replayed ( P.45).

Precautions for transferringmusic files:

When using Windows Media Player 10,click [Start Sync] instead o setting thesynchronization options. All the ileswill be transerred to the partA above( P.57).

Each older can store

up to 200 iles.

Up to 128 olders can be created under the[Music] older, including [Music].

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Operation of the folders for music playbacks:

Folder list displayFolder list display

(Second layer)File list display

File display

Operation of the folders for voice recordings:

Folder list display File list display File display

OK`buttonLIST button

File display

Each time you press this itopens the older or ile selectedin the list display and proceedsdown one level.

The list display screen can beoperated by the9 button.

Each time you press this itreturns up one level. The listdisplay can be operated by the0 button.When you press and hold theLIST button while moving in

a hierarchy o olders, it willreturn to the ile display.

Inormation o the selectedile is displayed. Enters inplayback standby mode.

List display

The olders and ilesrecorded in this recorder aredisplayed.

Proceed

Folder list display

(First layer)

Return

+ or button

Select the older or ile.

Moving through the levels

Selectingthefoldersandfiles

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Selecting the folders and files

Change olders while the operation is stopped or played back. For inormation on the layeredstructure o the olders, see the section entitled Notes on the folders ( P.18, P.19).

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About Recording

Beore starting recording, select a olderbetween [&] to [*]. These ive olders canbe selectively used to distinguish the kindo recording; or example, Folder [&] mightbe used to store private inormation, whileFolder ['] might be dedicated to holdingbusiness inormation.

Recording

a Recording modeb Remaining memory bar indicatorc Remaining recording timed

Elapsed recording timee Level meter (change according to therecording level and recording unctionsettings)

[Rec Mode] cannot be changed inthe recording standby mode or whilerecording. Conigure this while therecorder is stopped ( P.36, P.38).

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Press the STOP4 button to stoprecording.

[4] will appear on the display.

1 Select the recording folder( P.18 to P.20).

How to change folders:1

Pressing the LIST button at the iledisplay while stopped will return youto the next higher level. Pressing theLIST button repeatedly will bring youto the older list display.

2 Pressing button + or at the olderlist display will select the olders orvoice recordings.

Newly recorded audio will be saved asthe last ile in the selected older.

2 Press the RECs button to startrecording.

The recording indicator light glowsand [7] will appear on the display.

Turn the microphone in the directiono the source to be recorded.

f File length

" For WS-550M: I the RECs button is pressed

while the mode switch is setto [MUSIC], [Music Mode] willlash on the display. Set themode switch to [VOICE] beorerecording ( P.17).

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Recording

Recording

Notes

To ensure recording rom the beginning,

start speaking ater you see the recordingindicator light on.

When remaining recording time is lessthan 60 seconds, the recording indicatorlight starts ashing. When the recordingtime is decreasing to 30 or 10 seconds, thelight ashes aster.

[Folder Full] will appear when the older

capacity is ull. Delete any unnecessaryfles beore recording any urther ( P.34).

[Memory Full] will appear when thememory is ull. Delete any unnecessaryfles beore recording any urther ( P.34). [6] will appear on the display.

Stop recording and the ile that was justrecorded will be played back.

Pause

While the recorder is duringrecording mode, press the RECsbutton.

[5] will appear on the display. The recorder will time out ater 60 minutes

when let in Rec Pause.Resume Recording:

Press the RECs button again.

Recording will resume at the point ointerruption.

To quickly check on the recorded contents

While the recorder is duringrecording mode, press the OK`button.

Listening while audio is recorded

I you start recording ater inserting theearphone into the EAR jack on the recorder,you can hear the sound being recorded. Therecording monitor volume can be adjustedby pressing the + or button.

Connect the earphone to the EARjack on the recorder.

Ater recording has started, you can hearthe sound being recorded through the

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Recording

Microphone sensitivity

Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs.

[CONF]:This is a highly sensitive mode whichcan record surrounding noises.

[DICT]:This is the standard level omicrophone sensitivity. Select thismode or cases where the volume othe source sound is high, such as aband perormance.

Note

When you would like to clearly record

a speakers voice, set the MIC SENSECONF/DICT switch to [DICT] andhold the recorders built-in stereomicrophone close to the speakersmouth (5-10 cm) beore 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 highvolume may lead to hearing loss.

Do not place earphones near amicrophone as this may cause eedback.

When the external speaker is connectedwhile recording, there is a risk that audio

eedback will occur.

" For WS-550M: Set the microphone sensitivity

unction using the menu display( P.36 P.38).

" For WS-450S:Slide the MIC SENSE CONF/DICTswitch to select [CONF] or[DICT].

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Recording

Recommended settings by recording condition

The recorder is initially set to the [ST XQ] mode so that you can make high quality stereorecordings immediately ater purchasing it. The various unctions relating to recording canbe conigured in detail to suit the recording conditions.

Recordingcondition

Recommended settings

RecordingMode ( P.36, P.38)

Microphone Sensitivity( P.23 or P.36, P.38)

Low Cut Filter( P.36, P.39)

Conferences withlarge crowds andlectures in largerooms.

[ST XQ]

[CONF]or[Conference]

[On]Meetings andbusiness negotia-tions with a small

number of people.

[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]

Dictation with alot of backgroundnoise.

[ST XQ][ST HQ][HQ]

[DICT]or[Dictation]

Music playing,wild birds singing,andrailway sounds.

[ST XQ]

Set the microphonesensitivity accordingto the volume beingrecorded.

[Off]

Dictation in aquiet environ-ment.

There is no particular recommendation. Choose a settingor recording.

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To MIC jack

Recording

Recording from external microphoneor other devices

The external microphone and other devicescan be connected and the sound can berecorded. Connect as ollows by the deviceto be used. Do not plug and unplug devices into the

recorders jack while it is recording.

Recording with externalmicrophone:

Connect an external microphone tothe MIC jack of the recorder.

Applicable external microphones(optional) ( P.68)

Stereo microphone: ME51SThe built-in large-diameter microphoneenables sensitive stereo recording.

2 channel microphone (omni-directional): ME30W

These are highly sensitive omni-directional microphones supported byplug-in power which are well-suited torecording musical perormances.

Highly sensitive noise-cancellationmonaural microphone(unidirectional): ME52WThis microphone is used to recordsound at a distance while minimizingsurrounding noise.

Tie clip microphone (omni-directional):ME15

Small concealing microphone with atie-clip.

Telephone pickup: TP7Earphone type microphone can beplugged into your ear while phoning.The voice or conversation over thephone can be clearly recorded.

Notes

The built-in microphone will becomeinoperable when an external microphoneis plugged into the recorders MIC jack.

Microphones supported by plug-in powercan also be used.

When the external stereo microphone isused while [Rec Mode] is set to a monauralrecording mode, audio will be recorded tothe L channel only ( P.36, P.38).

When an external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode, it enables recordingonly with the L channel microphone

( P.36, P.38).

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2 To MICjackTo audio output

terminal o otherdevices To EAR

jack

To audio inputterminal o

other devices

Recording

Note

The detailed input levels cannot beadjusted with this recorder. When externaldevices are connected, perorm a testrecording and then adjust the output levelor the external devices.

Recording the sound of otherdevices with this recorder:

The sound can be recorded whenconnecting to the audio output terminal(earphone jack) o the other device, and theMIC jack o the recorder with the connectingcord KA333 (optional) or dubbing.

Note

When you adjust the various soundquality settings related to playback onthe recorder, the audio output signal sentout rom the EAR jack will change as well( P.36, P.40, P.41).

Recording the sound of thisrecorder with other devices:

The sound o this recorder can be recordedto other devices when connected to theaudio input terminal (microphone jack)o other devices and the EAR jack o thisrecorder, with the connecting cord KA333(optional) or dubbing.

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STOP4 button

+ button

OK` button

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b

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Playb

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PlaybackThe recorder can playback WAV*, MP3*and WMA ormat iles. To playback a ilerecorded with other machines, you need totranser (copy) it rom a computer.* For WS-550M only.

a File nameb Folder indicatorc Playback position bar indicatord Elapsed playback timee File length

4 Press the + or button to adjustto a comfortable listening

volume. The volume can be adjusted within a

range rom [00] to [30].

5 Press the STOP4 button atany point you want to stop theplayback.

[4] will appear on the display. This will stop the ile being played

back midway. When the resumeunction is activated the stoppedlocation will be registered, even i thepower is turned o. The next time thepower is turned on, playback may beresumed rom the registered stoppedlocation.

About Playback

1 Select the folder which containsthe files to be played back ( P.18to P.20).

How to change folders:

1 Pressing the LIST button at the iledisplay during playback or whilestopped will return you to the nexthigher level. Pressing the LIST buttonrepeatedly will bring you to the olderlist display.

2 Pressing button + or at the olderlist display will select the olders or

voice recordings and press the OK`or9 button.

2 In the File list display, press the +or button to select the file that

you want to playback. In the File display, press the9 or0 button to select a ile.

3 Press the OK` button to startplayback.

[6] will appear on the display.

" For WS-550M: When playing back iles

transerred rom a PC, set themode switch according to theolder type ( P.17).

When playing back iles recordedon the recorder, set the modeswitch to [VOICE] ( P.17).

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[3] will appear on the display. I you release the9 button, it will stop.

Press the OK`button to start playback

rom where it was stopped.While the recorder is duringplayback mode, press and hold the9 button.

When you release the9 button therecorder will resume normal playback.

I there is an index mark or temp mark in

the middle o the ile, the recorder willstop at that location ( P. 31).

The recorder stops when it reaches theend o the ile. Continue pressing the9button to proceed with the cue rom thebeginning o the next ile.

Rewinding

While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display, press andhold the0 button.

Forwarding

While the recorder is during stopmode in the file display, press andhold the9 button.

[4] will appear on the display. I you release the0 button, it will stop.

Press the OK` button to start playbackrom where it was stopped.

While the recorder is duringplayback mode, press and hold the0 button.

When you release the0 button therecorder will resume normal playback

I there is an index mark or temp mark inthe middle o the ile, the recorder willstop at that location ( P. 31).

The recorder stops when it reaches thebeginning o the ile. Continue pressingthe0 button to proceed with thereview rom the end o the previous ile.

Locating the beginning of the file

While the recorder is during stopmode or playback mode, press the9 button.

The recorder skips to the beginning o the

next ile.While the recorder is duringplayback mode, press the0button.

The recorder skips to the beginning o thecurrent ile.

While the recorder is during stop

mode, press the0 button. The recorder skips to the beginning o

the previous ile. I the recorder stop themidway o the ile, return to the beginningo the ile.

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To EARjack

Playb

ack

While the recorder is duringplayback mode, press the0

button twice. The recorder skips to the beginning o the

previous ile.

Notes

When you skip to the beginning o the ileduring playback, the recorder will stop at

the position o the index mark and tempmark. The index mark and temp markwill be skipped when you perorm theoperation in stop mode ( P. 31).

When [Skip Space] set to other than[File Skip], the recorder will skip orward/reverse the speciied time, then will startplayback ( P. 36, P. 43).

Playback through earphone

An earphone can be connected to the EARjack o the recorder or listening.

When the earphone is used, the recorderspeaker will be switched-o.

Notes

To avoid irritation to the ear, insert theearphone ater turning down the volumelevel.

When you listen with the earphone during

playback, do not raise the volume toomuch. It may cause hearing impairmentand decrease in hearing ability.

Settings relating to playback

Segment repeat( P.32)

This unction enablesrepeated playback o part othe ile being played.

[Replace]( P.45)

This changes the order o theiles in the selected older. Itis useul or playing back ilesin a preerred order while innormal playback mode etc.

[Noise Cancel]*( P.36, P.40)

I recorded audio is diicultto understand because onoisy surroundings, adjustthe Noise Cancel settinglevel.

[Voice Filter]*( P.36, P.40)

The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high requency tonesduring normal, ast, or slowplayback, and enable clearaudio playback.

[WOW]**

(

P.36, P.40)

The recorder has WOW XT, anaudio processing technology

that increases sound clarityand bass quality.

[Equalizer]**( P.36, P.41)

I you change the equalizersetting, you can enjoy themusic with your avoritesound quality.

[Play Mode]***( P.36, P.41)

You can select the playbackmode that its your preer-

ence.

[Play Speed]( P.36, P.42)

The playback speed can beset to slow speed or astspeed playback.

[Skip Space]( P.36, P.43)

The skip interval length canbe set.

* Can be operated only in [VOICE] mode.

** Can be operated only in [MUSIC] mode.*** The operation is dierent between [VOICE]

mode and [MUSIC] mode.

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About music file

In cases where the recorder is unableto playback music iles that have beentranserred to it, check to make sure that thesampling rate and bit rate are in the rangewhere playback is possible. Combinations osampling rates and bit rates or music ileswhich the recorder can playback are givenbelow.

Fileformat

Samplingfrequency

Bit rate

WAV*ormat

44.1 kHz 16 bit

MP3*ormat

MPEG1 Layer3:32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,48 kHzMPEG2 Layer3:

16 kHz, 22.05 kHz,24 kHz

From 8 kbps up to320 kbps

WMAormat

8 kHz, 11 kHz,16 kHz, 22 kHz,32 kHz, 44.1 kHz,48 kHz

From 5 kbps up to320 kbps

* For WS-550M only.

Variable bitrate MP3 fles (in whichconversion bitrates can vary) may not playproperly.

For WAV fles, this recorder can only playback those in the linear PCM ormat. WAVfles other than these cannot be playedback.

This recorder is compatible with Microsot

Corporation DRM9, but not with DRM10.

Segment repeat( P.32)

This unction enablesrepeated playback o part othe ile being played.

[Replace]( P.45)

This changes the order o theiles in the selected older. Itis useul or playing back ilesin a preerred order while in

normal playback mode etc.

[Voice Filter]( P.36, P.40)

The recorder has a VoiceFilter Function to cut lowand high requency tonesduring normal, ast, or slowplayback, and enable clearaudio playback.

[Play Mode]

( P.36, P. 41)

You can select the playback

mode that its your preer-ence.

[Play Speed]( P.36, P.42)

The playback speed can beset to slow speed or astspeed playback.

[Skip Space]( P.36, P.43)

The skip interval length canbe set.

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3+ button

90button

OK` button

INDEX/ERASE button

Playback

1 While the recorder is duringrecording mode or playbackmode, press the INDEX/ERASEbutton.

Even ater an index or temp mark isplaced, recording or playback willcontinue so you can place index ortemp marks in other locations in asimilar manner.

A number appears on the display andan index mark or temp mark will beplaced.

Setting an index mark or a temp mark

I index marks and temp marks are placed,you can quickly ind a location you wantto listen to in ast orward and ast rewindand when cuing a ile. Index marks cannotbe placed on iles created on machinesother than Olympus IC recorders, but tempmarks can be placed instead to temporarilyremember desired locations.

Clearing an index mark or a tempmark:

1 Locate the index or temp markyou want to clear.

2 Press the9 or0 button toselect the index or temp mark toerase.

3 While the index or temp numberappears for approximately 2seconds on the display, Press theINDEX/ERASE button.

The index or temp mark is erased. Index or temp numbers ater the

erased index or temp number willautomatically move up.

Notes

Temp marks are temporary markings,so i you move to another fle, switch tothe list screen, or connect the recorderto a computer, they will be automaticallyerased.

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+ button

90 button

OK` button

RECs button

Playback

1 Select a file that has a segmentyou would like to play back

repeatedly ( P.18 to P.20).

2 In the File list display, press the +or button to select the file.

In the File display, press the9 or0 button to select a ile.

3 Press the OK` button to start

playback.

4 Press the RECs button at thepoint you want to start segmentrepeat playback.

[w] will lash on the display.

How to begin segment repeatplayback

This unction enables repeated playback opart o the ile being played.

Fast orwarding and rewinding canbe conducted when [w] is lashing inthe same manner as during normalplayback, and you can quicklyproceed as ar as the end position( P.28).

Up to 16 index and temp marks can beset in a fle. I you try to place more than16 index or temp marks, the [Index Full]message will appear or index marks, and[Temp Mark Full] or temp marks.

Index or temp marks cannot be set orerased in a locked fle ( P.36, P.38).

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When it reaches to the end o the ilewhile [w] is lashing, the point willbecome the end position, and repeatplayback will start.

5 Press the RECs button again atthe position where you want toend segment repeat playback.

The recorder repeatedly plays backthe segment until the segment repeat

playback is cancelled.

Cancel the segment repeat playback function

Pressing any of the followingbuttons will release the segmentrepeat playback.

aPress the STOP4 buttonPressing the STOP4 button will releasesegment repeat playback, and stopplayback.

bPress the RECs buttonPressing the RECs button will releasesegment repeat playback, and playbackcontinues without repeating.

cPress the9 buttonPressing the9 button will releasesegment repeat playback, and astorward and cue to the beginning o thenext ile.

dPress the0 buttonPressing the0 button will release

segment repeat playback, and reverse tothe beginning o the current ile.

Note

As in normal playback mode, playbackspeed can be changed during segmentrepeat playback as well ( P.36, P.42). I anindex mark and temp mark are inserted

or eliminated during segment repeatplayback, segment repeat playback willbe canceled and it will return to normalplayback mode ( P.31).

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+ button

90button

OK` button

INDEX/ERASE button

Erasin

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A selected ile can be erased rom a older.Also, all iles in a older can be erasedsimultaneously.

1 Select the folder or file you wantto erase ( P.18 to P.20).

2 In the File list display, press the +

or button to select the file youwant to erase.

In the File display, press the9 or0 button to select a ile.

3 While the recorder is during stopmode, press the INDEX/ERASEbutton.

7 Press the OK` button.

The display changes to [Erase!] anderasing will start.

[Erase Done] is displayed when theile is erased. File numbers will bereassigned automatically.

6 Press the + button to select[Start].

Notes

The locked fles and fles set as read-onlycannot be erased ( P.36, P.38).

I an action is not selected within 8seconds, the recorder will return to stopstatus.

4 Press the + button to select[Erase in Folder] or [File Erase].


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It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing. Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corrupted.In addition, replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing.

For WS-550M only:You can delete other than [Music] olderswhen the recorder is set to [MUSIC] mode.However, you cannot delete any olders

when the recorder is set to [VOICE] mode. For WS-450S only:You cannot delete olders through therecorder.

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+ button

90 button

OK` button

MENU button

Menusettingmeth

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Menu setting method

1 While the recorder is during stopmode, press the MENU button.

The menu will appear on the display.

Menu items can be set during arecording or playback ( P.37).

2 Press the + or button to move

to the tab that contains the itemyou want to set ( P.38 to P.44).

You can change the menu display bymoving the settings tab cursor.

3 Press the OK` or9 button tomove the cursor to the item toset.

4 Press the + or button to moveto the item you want to set.


Moves to the setting o the selecteditem.

6 Press the + or button to changethe setting ( P.38 to P.44).

Items in menus are categorized by tabs, soselect a tab irst and move to a desired itemto quickly set it. You can set each menu itemas ollows.

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You will be inormed that the settingshave been established via the screen.

Pressing the0 button withoutpressing the OK` button will cancelthe settings and return you to theprevious screen.

8 Press the MENU button to close

the menu screen. When in the menu screen during

recording or playback, pressing the0 or MENU button will allowyou to return to the playback screenwithout interrupting recording orplayback.

Notes

The recorder will stop i you leave it idle or3 minutes during a menu setup operation,when a selected item is not applied.

When entering menu settings duringrecording or playback, the menu settingswill be cancelled i 8 seconds elapse with

no buttons being pressed.

7 Press the OK` button tocomplete the setting.

4 Setting menu during recording:

Function Setting

Mic Sense

To menu itemoptions

Low Cut Filter

VCVA

Backlight

LED

4 Setting menu during playback:

Function Setting

Property

To menu itemoptions

Noise Cancel*

Voice Filter**

WOW***

Equalizer***

Play Mode

Play Speed

Skip Space

Backlight

LED

* For WS-550M only (Set to [VOICE] mode).** For WS-450S.

For WS-550M (Set to [VOICE] mode).*** For WS-550M only (Set to [MUSIC] mode).

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Select the iles or which you would liketo conirm inormation in advance beoreoperating the menu.

, Rec Menu

Mic Sense

Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meetrecording needs.

+ File Menu

Erase Lock

Locking a ile keeps important data rombeing accidentally erased. Locked iles arenot erased when you select to erase all ilesrom a older ( P.34).[On]:

Locks the ile and prevents it rom being

erased.[Off]:

Disables this unction. Unlocks the ile andallows it to be erased.

Replace

Reer to Rearranging files [Replace]

( P.45).

Property

File and older inormation can beconirmed rom the menu screen.When the file is selected:[Name] (File name), [Date] (Time stamp),

[Size] (File size), [Bit Rate]* (File ormat)[Artist]** (Artist name) and [Album]**(Album name) will appear on the display.* When a linear PCM ormat ile has been

selected, [Bit Rate] area displays thesampling requency and bit rate.

** When a ile contains no tag inormation,the display contents o this area are blank.

When [VOICE] is selected, [Artist] and[Album] will not appear on the display.When the folder is selected:[Name] (File name), [Folder]* (Number oolder) and [File]** (Number o ile) willappear on the display.* When [VOICE] is selected, [Folder] will

not appear on the display.

** Files which cannot be recognized by thisrecorder are not included in the numbero iles.

[Conference]:This is a highly sensitive mode which canrecord surrounding noises.

[Dictation]:This is the standard level o microphonesensitivity. Select this mode or caseswhere the volume o the source sound ishigh, such as a band perormance.

When you would like to clearly recorda speakers voice, set [Mic Sense] to[Dictation] and hold recorders built-in

stereo microphone close to the speakersmouth (5-10 cm) beore recording.

Rec Mode

In addition to selecting between stereoor mono recording ormats, you can alsorecord avoring high sound quality, orrecord avoring increased recording time.Select the recording mode that its yourpurpose.[ST XQ]:

Stereo extra high quality sound recording.

" For WS-550M: When perorming operations on

the [Rec Menu] screen, set the

mode switch to [VOICE] (

P.17).

" For WS-450S: Use the switch to set themicrophone sensitivity ( P.23).

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a

b

[ST HQ]:Stereo high quality sound recording.

[ST SP]:Stereo standard recording.[HQ]:

Monaural high quality sound recording.[SP]:

Monaural standard recording.[LP]:

Monaural long-term recording.

To record a meeting and lecture clearly, setother than [LP] in [Rec Mode].

When the external monaural microphoneis used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereorecording mode, it enables recording onlywith the L channel microphone.

Low Cut Filter

The recorder has a Low Cut Filter unction tominimize low-requency sounds and recordvoices more clearly. This unction can reducenoise rom air conditioners, projectors andother similar noises.[On]:

Enables the Low Cut Filter unction.

[Off]:Disables this unction.

VCVA

When the microphone senses thatsounds have reached a preset thresholdvolume level, the built-in Variable Control

Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts recordingautomatically, and stops when the volumedrops below the threshold level. TheVCVA eature extends recording time andconserves memory by stopping recordingduring silent periods, which helps theplayback to be more eicient.[On]:

Enables the VCVA unction. Will startrecording in VCVA mode.[Off]:

Disables this unction. Will resumerecording in normal mode.

Adjust the start/stop actuationlevel:

1 Press the RECs button to startrecording.

When the sound volume is lower thanthe preset threshold sound level,recording automatically stops ater1 sec approximately, and [Standby]lashes on the display. The recording

indicator light glows when recordingstarts and lashes when recordingpauses.

2 Press the9 or0 buttonadjust the start/stop actuationlevel.

The VCVA level can be set to any o 15

dierent values. The higher the value, the more

sensitive the recorder to sounds. Atthe highest value, even the aintestsound will activate recording.

aLevel meter (varies according to the

sound volume being recorded)bStart level (moves to the right/letaccording to the set level)

The start/stop actuation level also variesdepending on the selected microphonesensitivity mode ( P.23 or P.38 ).

I the starting level is not adjusted within

2 seconds, the display will return to theprevious. I the surrounding noise is loud, the

starting sensitivity o the VCVA can beadjusted according to the recordingsituation.

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Noise Cancel

I recorded audio is diicult to understandbecause o noisy surroundings, adjust theNoise Cancel setting level.[High] [Low]:

Enables the Noise Cancel unction. Noisewill be reduced in the ile when its playedback or better sound quality.

[Off]:

Disables this unction. When [Noise Cancel] is set to [Low] or

[High], [Voice Filter] and slow/high speedplayback unctions will not unction. Touse these unctions, set [Noise Cancel] to[Off].

Voice Filter

The recorder has a Voice Filter Function tocut low and high requency tones duringnormal, ast, or slow playback, and enableclear audio playback.[On]:

Enables the Voice Filter unction.[Off]:

Disables this unction. When [Voice Filter] is set to [On], [NoiseCancel] will not unction. To use thisunctions, set [Voice Filter] to [Off].

WOW

The recorder has WOW XT, an audioprocessing technology that increases soundclarity and bass quality.The level o the surround eect (SRS 3D) andthe bass eect (TruBass) may be individuallyadjusted through 4 levels o processing.

1 Select [SRS 3D] or [TruBass].

[SRS 3D]:The surround eect can be adjusted.The expansive eel and clarity o thesound can be increased.

[TruBass]:The low-requency range can beadjusted. The low-requency rangecan be made richer.

To ensure successul recordings, priortesting and adjustment o the start/stopactuation level is recommended.

- Play Menu

" For WS-550M: When operating the [Play Menu]

screen, dierent settings items

are displayed depending on theposition o the mode switch.


[Noise Cancel]

[Voice Filter]

[Play Mode] ( P.41)

[Play Speed] ( P.42)

[Skip Space] ( P.43)


[WOW]

[Equalizer] ( P.41)

[Play Mode] ( P.41)



" For WS-450S:[Voice Filter]

[Play Mode] ( P.41)



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2 Adjust the surround level or basseffect level.

[High] [Middle] [Low]:The sound quality can be adjusted toone o 3 levels.


The WOW XT eect will be weakened ithe bit rate or any music fle is less than 32kbps.

Depending on the song, the WOW XTeect will be heightened, and may soundlike noise. I this happens, adjust theWOW XT eect.

Set [WOW] to [Off] to use the slowplayback or ast playback mode.Otherwise you cannot use these unctions( P.42).

Equalizer

I you change the equalizer setting, you canenjoy the music with your avorite soundquality.

1 Select the desired equalizercharacteristics.

[Off]:Disables the equalizer unction.

[Rock] [Pop] [Jazz]:Enables the equalizer unction.

[User]:Select [User] to save your owncustom equalizer settings. I [User] is

selected, proceed to Step 2.2 Select the frequency band.

[60 Hz] [250 Hz] [1 kHz] [4 kHz] [12 kHz]:Select the requency bandwidthsetting.

3 Select the equalizer level.

You can select the equalizer level rom [6]

to [+6] in 1dB increments. The higher the decibel value, the louder

the sound.

To change the settings again, press the9 or0 button and repeat theprocedure rom step 2.

Play Mode

You can select the playback mode that itsyour preerence.

Select the desired playback range:

1 Select [Play Area].

2 Select [File], [Folder] or [All].

[File]:Selects the current ile.

[Folder]:Selects the current older.

[All]:Selects all iles in the internalmemory.

Select the desired playback mode:

1 Select [Repeat] or [Random].

[Repeat]:Sets to repeat playback mode.

[Random]:Sets to random playback mode.

2

Select [On] or [Off].[On]:

Sets the playback range to be playedback repeatedly or randomly.


" For WS-550M:Set to [MUSIC] mode.

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1 Select [SlowPlayback] or[FastPlayback].

2 Set the playback speed.

When [Slow Playback] is selected:[x0.5 Play] [x0.625 Play] [x0.75 Play][x0.875 Play]

When [Fast Playback] is selected:[x1.125 Play] [x1.25 Play][x1.375 Play] [x1.5 Play] [x2.0 Play]

Change Playback Speed:


2 Press the OK` button to switchplayback speed.

Every time the OK` button ispressed, the playback speed willswitch.

Even i playback is stopped, thechanged playback speed will beretained. The next playback will be atthat speed.

Normal playback: Playback at normalspeed.

Slow playback: Playback speed slowsdown, and [2] will appear on thedisplay (deault at 0.75 times as ast).

Fast playback: Playback speed becomesaster, and [1] will appear on thedisplay (deault at 1.5 times as ast).

[File]:Stop ater playing back the current ile.

[Folder]:Play iles continuously in the current older

until the last ile and stop. In [File] mode, when the recorder comesto the end o the last fle in the older,[End] ashes or two seconds on thedisplay and the recorder stops at the starto the last fle.

In [Folder] mode, when the recordercomes to the end o the last fle in the

older, [End] ashes or two seconds onthe display and the recorder stops at thestart o the frst fle in the older.

In [All] mode, ater playing the last fle inthe older, the recorder will start playingrom the frst fle in the next older. Whenit comes to the end o the last fle in therecorder, [End] ashes or two seconds on

the display and the recorder stops at thestart o the frst fle in the recorder.

Play Speed

The playback speed o the ile can bechanged between 0.5 and 2 times speed.Change the speed according to need such aslistening to meeting content at a ast speed

or reviewing spots that you couldn't catchin a language lesson at a slow speed. Thetone will be automatically adjusted digitallywithout changing the voice so it soundsnatural.

Restrictions on double speedplayback:Double speed ast playback maynot be available depending on thesampling requencyand the bit rateo the ile to be played back. In sucha case, the device plays back in up tox1.5 speed.

As in normal playback mode, you can stopplayback, cue a ile, or insert an index markin slow playback and ast playback modesas well ( P.31).

" For WS-550M:Set to [VOICE] mode.

" For WS-450S:

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The slow playback or ast playback isavailable even i either [Voice Filter] or[Equalizer] is set ( P.40, P.41).

The slow playback or ast playback isnot available i either [Noise Cancel] or[WOW] eect is set ( P.40).

Playback speed will return to normal i themode switch setting is changed.

Skip Space

This unction enables you to skip (orward)or reverse skip (rewind) a ile being playedor a set period. This unction is convenientor quickly skipping to another playbackposition or repeatedly playing back shortphrases.

1 Select [Forward Skip] or

[Reverse Skip].2 Set the skip space.

When [Forward Skip] is selected:[File Skip] [10sec. Skip] [30sec. Skip][1min. Skip] [5min. Skip][10min. Skip]

When [Reverse Skip] is selected:

[File Skip] [1sec. Skip] [5sec. Skip][10sec. Skip] [30sec. Skip][1min. Skip] [5min. Skip][10min. Skip]

Forward/Reverse Skip Playback:


2 Press the9 or0 button.

The recorder will skip (orward) orreverse skip (rewind) a set space andstart playing back.

I there is an index mark/temp mark ora cue closer than the skip space, therecorder will orward skip/reverse skip tothat position.

. LCD/Sound Menu

Backlight

The display will remain lit or about 10 (Initialsetting) seconds when a button on therecorder is pressed.

1 Select [Lighting Time] or[Brightness].

2 Set the lighting time.


[5seconds] [10seconds] [30seconds][1minutes]:

Enables the Backlight unction.

3 Set the brightness.

[High] [Low]:Sets the brightness o the backlightwhen lit.

Contrast

Display contrast can be adjusted in 12 levels.You can adjust the LCD display contrast level rom

[01] to [12].

LED

You can set it so the LED indicator light doesnot turn on.[On]:

LED light will be set.

[Off]:Disables this unction. LED light will becancelled.

Beep

The recorder beeps to alert you to buttonoperations or warn you o errors. Systemsounds may be turned o.[On]:

Enables the Beep unction.[Off]:

Disables this unction.

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. LCD/Sound Menu:[Backlight]

[Lighting Time] [10seconds][Brightness] [Low]

[Contrast] [Level 06][LED] [On][Beep] [On][Language(Lang)] [English]

* For WS-550M only (Set to [VOICE] mode).** For WS-450S.

For WS-550M (Set to [VOICE] mode).

*** For WS-550M only (Set to [MUSIC] mode).

Format

Reer to Formatting the Recorder[Format] ( P.46).

System Info.

You can check the recorders inormation onthe menu screen. [Model] (Model Name),[Capacity] (Built-in rash memory size) and[Version] (System version) [Serial No.](Serial Number) appears on the display.

Language(Lang)

You can select the display language or thisrecorder.[English] [Franais] [Deutsch] [Italiano][Espaol]:

/ Device MenuTime & Date

Reer to Setting time and date [Time &Date] ( P.15).

Reset Settings

This returns the unctions back to their initialsettings (actory deault).[Start]:

Returns the settings to their initial values.

[Cancel]:Takes you back to the [Device Menu].

Ater resetting the settings, the timesettings and fle numbers will bepreserved rom beore the reset and willnot return to their initial settings.

Menu settings after setting reset

(initial settings):, Rec Menu:

[Mic Sense] [Conference][Rec Mode] [ST XQ][Low Cut Filter] [Off][VCVA] [Off]

- Play Menu:[Noise Cancel]* [Off][Voice Filter]** [Off][WOW]***

[SRS 3D] [Off][TruBass] [Off]

[Equalizer]*** [Off][Play Mode]***

[Play Area] [Folder][Repeat] [Off]

[Random] [Off][Play Mode]** [File][Play Speed]

[Slow Playback] [x0.75 Play][Fast Playback] [x1.5 Play]

[Skip Space] [File Skip]


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Formatting the Recorder [Format]

I you ormat the recorder, all iles will beremoved and all unction settings will returnto deaults except date and time settings.Transer any important iles to a computerbeore ormatting the recorder.

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While the recorder is during stopmode, press the MENU button.

The menu will appear on the display( P.36).

2 Press the + or button to select[Device Menu] tab.

You can change the menu display by

moving the settings tab cursor.


4 Press the + or button to select[Format].

6 Press the + button to select[Start].

8 Press the + button again to select

[Start].


[Format] will appear on the display.


Ater the [Data will be cleared]message is on or two seconds,[Cancel] will turn on.

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Notes

It may take over 10 seconds to completeprocessing. Never remove batteries duringthis time because data may be corrupted.In addition, replace the batteries with newones in order to ensure that the batterieswill not run out while processing.

Never ormat the recorder rom a PC. Once the recorder is ormatted, the music

fles with DRM may not be transerred tothe recorder again.

When the recorder is ormatted, all thesaved data, including locked fles andread-only fles, are erased.

Ater ormatting, recorded audio flenames may start rom [0001].

When returning the settings or theunctions to their initial settings, use[Reset Settings] ( P.36, P.44).


Formatting begins and [Format !]

lashes on the display. [Format Done] appears whenormatting ends.

Using the Recorder on Your PC

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Operating System:Microsot Windows 2000/XP/Vista(Standard Installation)

Compatible PCs:Windows PCs equipped with more than

one ree USB portMacintosh

Operating System:Mac OS X 10.2.8 - 10.5 (StandardInstallation)

Compatible PCs:

Apple Macintosh series equipped withmore than one ree USB port

Notes

This is an operational environment orsaving the fles recorded by this recorderto your PC with USB connection.

Even i operational environment is

satisfed, we do not support such asupgraded OS, the multi-boot environmentand sel-modifed PCs.

y b g ,enables you to do the following: You can transer iles recorded with this

recorder to a computer, play them back,and manage them by using WindowsMedia Player or iTunes ( P.53, P.60).

The recorder is compatible with WMA,MP3* and WAV* language content.* For WS-550M only.

In addition to its uses as an IC recorder anda music player, this recorder can also beused as external memory or a computerby storing data rom a computer andreading it back out ( P.52, P.64).

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Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC

When you are downloading a fle romthe recorder or uploading a fle to therecorder, do not remove the USB cableeven i the screen is indicating you can.Data is still being transerred while therecording indicator light is blinking. Whenremoving the USB cable, be sure to ollowthe description in P.51. I the USB cableis removed beore the drive is stopped,

data may not be successully transerred. On a PC, do not ormat the drive o the

recorder. Initialization is not successullyachieved on a PC. For initialization, ollowthe instructions in the [Format] screen othe recorder ( P.46).

Folder (directory) names appeared byfle management tools such as Explorer

attached to Microsot Windows is dierentrom the older names that can be set withthe recorder.

I olders or fles stored on the recorderare moved or renamed by using a flemanagement tool such as Explorer, theorder o fles may be changed or fles maybecome unrecognizable

Data can be written or uploaded to therecorder even though the attribute o therecorder drive is shown as Read-only bythe operating system o the PC.

As the noise may cause adverse eects onelectronics devices nearby the recorder,unplug the external microphone andearphone when you connect the recorderto a PC.

Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)

By the Copyright Act, any voice/musiciles and music CDs downloaded rom theInternet without the copyright holderspermission may not be reproduced,distributed, publicized/re-publicized onthe Internet, or converted into WMA or MP3iles or the purpose o commercial businessor sale.A WMA ile may be provided with DRM

(Digital Right Management) or copyrightprotection. DRM limits the ile to copy ordistribute music iles that are converted(ripped) rom a music CD or downloadedrom music distribution services. To transera WMA ile with DRM to the recorder, youneed to use appropriate methods such asWindows Media Player. Copying the music

iles with DRM purchased rom online musicdistribution service to a portable devicesuch as this recorder may be restricted.

Note

This recorder is compatible with MicrosotCorporation DRM9, but not with DRM10.

Connecting to your PC

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[Remote] is appeared on recorder ithe USB cable is connected.

2 Slide the USB connector slide

lever in the direction indicatedby the arrow to eject the USBconnector out of the recorder.

3 Connect to the PC's USB port orto a USB hub.

When you open [My Computer], it willbe recognized by the drive name o the

product name.Macintosh:When you connect the recorder to a MacOS, it will be recognized by the drive nameo the product name on the desktop.

Notes

Reer to the users manual or your PCregarding the USB port on your PC.

Be sure to push the cable connector all theway in. Otherwise, the recorder may notoperate properly.

Use the supplied USB extension cabledepending on situations.

Do not use USB extension cables otherthan the supplied cable.Using cables rom other manuacturerscould result in damage to the recorder. Donot use the supplied USB extension cablewith devices rom other manuacturers.

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1 Click [ ] on the task barlocated at the lower-right corner

of the screen. Click [Safelyremove USB Mass Storage Device].

The drive letter will dier dependingon the PC being used.

2 When the safe to removehardware window appears, click[OK].

3 Disconnect the recorder from thePC.

Macintosh

1 Move the drive icon for thisrecorder that is appear on thedesktop to the garbage bin byDrag & Drop it.

When you connect the recorder to aMac OS, it will be recognized by the

drive name o the product name onthe desktop.

2 Disconnect the recorder from thePC.

NEVER disconnect the USB while therecording indicator light is ashing. I youdo, the data will be destroyed.

Transfer the voice files to your PC

The 5 voice olders o this recorder areappeared as [DSS FLDA] [DSS FLDB]

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and the recorded voice iles are saved inthese olders.

Windows

1 Connecting the recorder to yourPC ( P.50).

2 Open the Explorer window.

3 Open the product name folder.

When you open [My Computer], itwill be recognized by the drive nameo the product name.

4 Copy the data.

5 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P.51).

Macintosh

1 Connecting the recorder to your

PC (

P.50). When you connect the recorder to aMac OS, it will be recognized by thedrive name o the product name onthe desktop.

2 Double-click the product nameicon on the desktop.

3 Copy the data.

4 Disconnect the recorder from thePC ( P.51).

While transmitting data, [Busy] isappeared, and the recording indicatorlight ashes. NEVER disconnect theUSB while the recording indicator lightis ashing. I you do, the data will bedestroyed.

In the Mac OS operational environment,WMA ormat fles cannot be played back.

Using Windows Media Player

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By using Windows Media Player, music iles rom music CDs can be converted (ripped)( P.54) and music iles that you have bought rom any music distribution sites can be easilytranserred to the recorder ( P.55, P.58).

Window names

1 Features taskbar2 Seek slider3 Shuffle button4 Repeat button5 Stop button6 Previous button7 Play button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slider


1 Features taskbar2 Quick Access Panel button3 Seek slider4 Rewind button5 Play button6 Stop button7 Previous button8 Next button9 Mute button0 Volume slide! Shuffle/ Repeat button@ Fast Forward button

Note

I you are using Windows 2000, Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC.


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Insert CD into the CD-ROM drive,and start Windows Media Player.

2 From the Features taskbar, click[Rip] menu.

Ater clicking [Rip] menu, click[View Album Info] or WindowsMedia Player 10 as necessary.

I Internet connectivity is available,CD inormation is searched.

3 Put a check mark on the musicfile that you want to copy.

4 Click [Start Rip].

For Windows Media Player 10 Click

[Rip Music]. Files copied to a PC are stored inWMA ormat. Music iles copied arecategorized by artist, album, genre,etc. and added to the play list.




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You can transer the music iles saved in your PC to this recorder. For how to copy the musiciles rom the CD to your PC, see Copying music from CD ( P.54).


1 Connect the recorder to a PC, andstart Windows Media Player.

2 From the Features taskbar, click[Sync].

3 Click [Sync] menu again to select[DVR]{ [Advanced Options]{[Set Up Sync], and set as follows.

Click on the [Create folder hierarchyon device] to check. *1 *2

The older with artist name or albumname is automatically created. Thiswill make you ind the ile you want tolisten to more easily.

*1 I [Create folder hierarchy ondevice] is checked by deault, clickto uncheck the box once, and click it

again to check.*2 Ater the synchronous transer to the

recorder, a ile named WMPIno.xmlis created. I you delete this ile, the *1may need to be set again.


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[Library] on the left, and selectmusic files or albums to transferto the recorder, and Drag & Dropthem in [Sync List] on the right.

5 Click [Start Sync].

The ile is transerred to the recorder.


1 Connect the recorder to a PC, andstart Windows Media Player.

2 From the Features taskbar, click[Sync].

3 From the pull down menu onthe left side window, select theplay list to be transferred tothe recorder, and put the checkmarks on the music file that youwant to transfer.

The order o music pieces can bechanged by Drag & Drop o the musicile in the play list displayed.

4 From the pull down menu onthe right side window, selectthe drive corresponding to therecorder.

The recorder is recognized as aRemovable Disk.


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synchronization options. Click on the [Create folder hierarchy

on device] to check. * 1 *2 The older with artist name or album

name is automatically created. Thiswill make you ind the ile you want tolisten to more easily.

*1 I [Create folder hierarchy on

device] is checked by deault, clickto uncheck the box once, and click itagain to check.

*2 Ater the synchronous transer to therecorder, a ile named WMPIno.xmlis created. I you delete this ile, the *1may need to be set again.

6 Click [Start Sync].

The ile is transerred to the recorder.The music ile transerred to therecorder is displayed in Item onDevice.

Notes

Copying the music fles with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portabledevice such as this recorder may be restricted.

To transer the fles by using Windows Media Player 9, check the Olympus website. I the music fles are transerred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory,

the message [Cant make the system file. Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]may appear on this recorders display. In such a case, erase the fles to make ree space(hundreds o KB to dozens o MB depending on the music fle sizes) or the managementfle. (The more capacity or the management fle will be necessary as the number o themusic fles increases).


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