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DETAILED
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.
• IBM and PC/AT are the trademarks or registered trademarks of International Business
Machines Corporation.
• Microsoft, Windows and Windows Media are registered trademarks of Microsoft
Corporation.
• Macintosh and iTunes are the trademarks of Apple Inc.
• MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson.
• SRS WOW XT, SRS and } symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
• SRS WOW XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
• The product was developed based on noise-canceling technology under license from NEC
Corporation.
Other product and brand names mentioned herein may be the trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective owners.
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Table of contents
Introduction 4 Menu Setting
Safe and proper usage .............................. 4 Menu setting method ............................. 36
+ File Menu ................................................. 38
1 Getting Started , Rec Menu ................................................. 38
Main features........................................... 6 - Play Menu ................................................ 40
Identification of parts .............................. 7 . LCD/Sound Menu ..................................... 43
Display (LCD panel) ........................................ 8 / Device Menu ............................................ 44
Power supply ......................................... 10 Rearranging files [Replace] .......................... 45
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Inserting batteries ........................................10 Formatting the recorder [Format] ............... 46
Charging by connecting to a computer via 2
USB ..........................................................12 5 Using the Recorder on Your PC
Turning on/off the power ..............................13 Operating environment.......................... 48
HOLD ...................................................... 14 Connecting to your PC............................. 50 3
Setting time and date [Time & Date] ....... 15 Disconnecting from your PC ......................... 51
Changing the time and date..........................16 Transfer the voice files to your PC............ 52 4
[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode Using Windows Media Player .................. 53
..........................................................17 Window names ............................................ 53
Notes on the folders ............................... 18 Copying music from CD ................................ 54 5
About the folders for voice recordings ..........18 Transferring music file to the recorder......... 55
About the folder for music playback .............19 Copying voice file to the CD .......................... 58 6
Selecting the folders and files ................ 20 Using iTunes ........................................... 60
2 About Recording Window names ............................................ 60
Copying music from CD .................................61
Recording .............................................. 21 Transferring music file to the recorder......... 62
Microphone sensitivity ................................ 23 Copying voice file to the CD .......................... 63
Recommended settings by Using as external memory of the PC ........ 64
recording condition .................................24
Recording from external microphone or 6 Other Information
other devices........................................... 25 Alarm message list ................................. 65
3 About Playback Troubleshooting..................................... 66
Technical assistance and support ............ 68
Playback ................................................ 27 Accessories (optional) ............................. 68
Setting an index mark or a temp mark .........31 Specifications ........................................ 69
How to begin segment repeat playback ...... 32
Erasing................................................... 34
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Safe and proper usage
Before using your new recorder, read this • Do not operate the unit while
manual carefully to ensure that you know operating a vehicle (such as a
how to operate it safely and correctly. bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart).
Keep this manual in an easily accessible
location for future reference. • Keep the unit out of the reach of
• The warning symbols indicate important children.
safety related information. To protect <Warning regarding data loss>
yourself and others from personal injury or Recorded content in memory may
damage to property, it is essential that you be destroyed or erased by operating
always read the warnings and information mistakes, unit malfunction, or during
provided. repair work.
It is recommended to back up and save
General Precautions important content to other media such as
a computer hard disk.
• Do not leave the recorder in hot, Any liability for passive damages or
humid locations such as inside a damage of any kind occurred due to data
closed automobile under direct loss incurred by a defect of the product,
sunlight or on the beach in the repair performed by the third party other
summer. than Olympus or an Olympus authorized
service station, or any other reasons is
• Do not store the recorder in excluded from the Olympus’s liability.
places exposed to excessive
moisture or dust. Batterries
• Do not use organic solvents such
as alcohol and lacquer thinner to f Danger:
clean the unit. • Batteries should never be
• Do not place the recorder on top exposed to flame, heated, short-
of or near electric appliances such circuited or disassembled.
as TVs or refrigerators. • Never store batteries where
• Avoid recording or playing back they will be exposed to direct
near cellular phones or other sunlight, or subjected to high
wireless equipment, as they may temperatures in a hot vehicle,
cause interference and noise. near a heat source, etc.
If you experience noise, move
to another place, or move the f Warning:
recorder further away from such • Do not solder lead wires or
equipment. terminals directly onto a battery
• Avoid sand or dirt. These can or modify it.
cause irreparable damage. • Do not connect the = and
• Avoid strong vibrations or - terminals together. This may
shocks. cause fire, overheating or electric
• Do not disassemble, repair or shock.
modify the unit yourself.
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Safe and proper usage
memory (☞ P. 21). It can also This recorder is compatible with USB 2.0,
play back MP3* (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 enabling fast data transfer to a computer.
Audio Layer-3) and WAV* format s This USB storage class support
files (☞ P. 27, P.53, P.60). recorder can be utilized as
* For WS-560M, WS-550M only. external memory to read and
s It has a built-in Variable Control save the data (☞ P. 64).
Voice Actuator (VCVA) function By connecting the computer with the
(☞ P. 36, P. 39). USB, pictures, text data, etc. can be
saved, and utilized to carry data.
s The Low Cut Filter minimizes
air conditioner noise and other s It has a USB charging function
similar noises while recording (☞ P.12).
(☞ P. 36, P. 39).
s A Noise Cancel function (☞ P. 36,
P. 40) and a Voice Filter function
(☞ P. 36, P. 40) cut noise and
enable clear audio playback.
s You can choose one of three
stereo or three monaural
recording 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 find
desired locations (☞ P. 31).
s The playback speed can be
controlled as preferred (☞ P. 36,
P. 42).
s It has built-in SRS WOW XT
(☞ P. 36, P. 40).
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Identification of parts
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Identification of parts
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Identification of parts
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1 [VOICE] mode indicator
Record/ Playback status indicator
Battery indicator
2 Folder name
When [MUSIC] mode is selected:
File list display
3
4 " For WS-560M/WS-550M:
When [VOICE] mode is selected:
2
1 [VOICE] mode indicator
Record/ Playback status indicator
Battery indicator
2 Folder name
3 [MUSIC] mode indicator
When [MUSIC] mode is selected:
Record/ Playback status indicator
Battery indicator 3
4 Folder name
4
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Identification of parts
Identification of parts
" For WS-450S: " For WS-450S:
1 1
2
6
2 3
7
8
4
5 9
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Identification of parts Power supply
7 During recording mode: Inserting batteries
Elapsed recording time
During playback mode: This recorder can be used with either Ni-MH
Rechargeable Batteries or AAA Alkaline
Elapsed playback time Batteries.
8 During recording mode:
Remaining recording time 1 Lightly press down on the arrow
During playback or stop mode: and slide the battery cover open.
1 File length
9 Playback mode indicator
Identification of parts/Power supply
0 Title name
! Artist name
@ Album name
# Elapsed playback time
$ [#] SRS WOW XT indicator
["] Equalizer indicator
% Current file number/ Total
number of recorded files in the 2 Insert size-AAA alkaline battery,
folder observing the correct = and
^ File length - polarities.
& Playback mode indicator
Power supply
• If it takes longer than 1 minute to replace
the dead batteries or if you take the
batteries in and out repeatedly at short
intervals, you may have to reset the time
when you have loaded fresh batteries
(☞ P.15).
• Remove the batteries if you are not going
to use the recorder for an extended period
of time.
• When playing a voice/music file, the
recorder may be reset due to the
• If the “hour” indicator flashes in the reduction of the voltage output of the
display, see “Setting time and date batteries depending on the volume level
[Time & Date]” (☞ P.15). even if [8] is displayed in the battery
indicator. In this case, lower the volume of
the recorder.
Battery indicator • When replacing rechargeable batteries, be
sure to use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
The battery indicator on the display changes (optional). The use of other manufacturers'
as the batteries loose power. products can damage the recorder and
8{9{: should be avoided.
Notes
• Manganese batteries may not be used in
this recorder.
• When changing batteries, AAA alkaline
batteries or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable
batteries are recommended.
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Power supply
Notes
• The recorder cannot be charged when the
PC is not turned on. Also, it may not be
charged when the PC is in standby mode,
stop mode and sleep mode.
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Power supply
• Do not charge the recorder with the USB Recommended temperature range:
hub connected. When operating appliance:
• If [Cannot charge] is displayed, it means
that a battery that cannot be charged is 0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F
in the recorder. Replace the batteries with Charging:
supplied ones at once (☞ P. 10). 5°C - 35°C/ 41°F - 95°F
• You cannot charge when [;]* or [=]** Storage for a long period:
blinks. Charge the batteries at the –20°C - 30°C/ –4°F - 86°F
temperature from 5°C to 35°C (41°F to 95°F).
* [;]: When surrounding temperature is Using the rechargeable batteries outside
the above temperature range may result in
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low.
declining efficiency and shorter battery life.
Power supply
** [=]: When surrounding temperature is
high. In order to prevent battery leakage or rust,
• When using time becomes notably short remove the rechargeable batteries from the
even after the batteries are fully charged, products when you will not be using them
replace them with new ones. for a long time, and store them separately.
• Be sure to push the USB connector all the
way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not Notes
operate properly. • This recorder is designed to fully charge
• Use the supplied USB extension cable batteries regardless of their energy level.
depending on situations. However, for best results when charging
• Do not use USB extension cables other newly purchased rechargeable batteries
than the supplied cable. or batteries that have not been used for
Using cables from other manufacturers a long time (more than one month), It is
could result in damage to the recorder. Do recommended to fully charge the batteries
not use the supplied USB extension cable then discharge repeatedly for 2 to 3 times.
with devices from other manufacturers. • When disposing rechargeable batteries,
always observe the local laws and
Cautions concerning the rechargeable batteries regulations. Contact you local recycling
center for proper disposal methods.
Read the following descriptions carefully • If Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are not
when you use the Ni-MH rechargeable fully discharged, protect against short-
batteries. circuiting (e.g. by taping the contacts)
Discharging: before disposing.
The rechargeable batteries self-discharge For customers in Germany:
while this is not in use. Be sure to charge Olympus has a contract with the GRS (Joint
them regularly before use. Battery Disposal Association) in Germany to
Operating temperature: ensure environmentally friendly disposal.
The rechargeable batteries are chemical
products. The rechargeable batteries
efficiency may fluctuate even when Turning on/off the power
operating within the recommended When the recorder is not being used,
temperature range. This is an inherent turn the power off to reduce battery
nature of such products. consumption to a minimum. Even if
the power is turned off, existing data,
mode settings, and clock settings will be
maintained.
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Power supply HOLD
Turning on the power If you bring the recorder is set to HOLD
mode, the running conditions will be
Slide the HOLD switch in the preserved, and all buttons will be disabled.
opposite direction that indicated by This feature is useful when the recorder has
to be carried in a bag or pocket.
the arrow.
Set the recorder to HOLD mode
Notes
• If you press any button in HOLD mode, the
clock display flashes for 2 seconds, but it
will not operate the recorder.
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HOLD/Setting time and date [Time & Date]
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LIST button
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Setting time and date [Time & Date]
• The clock will start from the set date 2 Press the + or − button to select
and time. Press the OK ` button [Device Menu] tab.
according to the time signal.
• You can change the menu display by
moving the settings tab cursor.
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Setting time and date
Note
• If you press the OK ` button during the
setup operation, the recorder will save the 3 Press the OK ` or 9 button to
items that were set to that point. move the cursor to the item to
set.
Changing the time and date • [Device Menu] will appear on the
While the recorder is during stop mode, display.
press and hold the STOP 4 button to display
the [Time & Date], and [Remain]. If the
current time and date is not correct, set it
using the procedure below.
+− button
9 button 4 Press the OK ` or 9 button.
OK `button
• [Time & Date] will appear on the
MENU button display.
• The “hour” will flash on the display,
indicating the start of the Time and
Date setup process.
1 While the recorder is during stop The following steps are the same as Step 1
mode, press the MENU button. through Step 3 of “Setting time and date
• The menu will appear on the display [Time & Date]” (☞ P.15).
(☞ P.36). 5 Press the MENU button to close
the menu screen.
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[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode
[MUSIC] mode:
" For WS-560M/WS-550M:
Slide the mode switch to [MUSIC]
This device can be used as a voice recorder position.
or as a music player. For recording and
playback voice recordings, set the mode
switch to [VOICE]. For listening to music, set
the mode switch to [MUSIC]. 1
[VOICE] mode:
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Notes on the folders
The voice files and the music files are separated into folders for voice recordings and folders
for music playback that are organized in a branching tree-style and saved.
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Recorder Folder A 001
Notes on the folders
Folder B 002
003
Folder C
004
Folder D
Folder Folder E
200
File names will be automatically created for files recorded by this recorder.
002
Artist 02 Album 02
003
200
File display
Each time you press this it Each time you press this it
returns up one level. The list opens the folder or file selected
display can be operated by the in the list display and proceeds
0 button. down one level.
When you press and hold the The list display screen can be List display
LIST button while moving in operated by the 9 button.
a hierarchy of folders, it will
return to the file display. The folders and files
+ or − button recorded in this recorder are
displayed.
Select the folder or file.
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About Recording
2 Press the RECs button to start
Recording recording.
Before starting recording, select a folder • The recording indicator light glows
between [&] to [*]. These five folders can and [7] will appear on the display.
be selectively used to distinguish the kind • Turn the microphone in the direction
of recording; for example, Folder [&] might of the source to be recorded.
be used to store private information, while
Folder ['] might be dedicated to holding
business information. a
b
STOP 4 button
c 2
d
e
Recording
REC s button
a Recording mode
b Remaining memory bar indicator
c Remaining recording time
d Elapsed recording time
e Level meter (change according to the
recording level and recording function
settings)
" For WS-560M/WS-550M: • [Rec Mode] cannot be changed in
• If the RECs button is pressed the recording standby mode or while
while the mode switch is set recording. Configure this while the
to [MUSIC], [Music Mode] will recorder is stopped (☞ P.36, P.38).
flash on the display. Set the 3 Press the STOP4 button to stop
mode switch to [VOICE] before recording.
recording (☞ P.17).
• [4] will appear on the display.
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Recording
To EAR jack
• [5] will appear on the display.
• The recorder will time out after 60 minutes
when left in “Rec Pause”.
Resume Recording:
Press the RECs button again.
• Recording will resume at the point of
interruption.
• After recording has started, you can hear
the sound being recorded through the
earphone.
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Recording
Recording
Slide the MIC SENSE CONF/DICT
switch to select [CONF] or
[DICT].
[CONF]:
This is a highly sensitive mode which
can record surrounding noises.
[DICT]:
This is the standard level of
microphone sensitivity. Select this
mode for cases where the volume of
the source sound is high, such as a
band performance.
Note
• When you would like to clearly record
a speaker’s voice, set the MIC SENSE
CONF/DICT switch to [DICT] and
hold the recorder’s built-in stereo
microphone close to the speaker’s
mouth (5-10 cm) before recording.
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Recording
Recommended settings
Recording
condition Recording Microphone Sensitivity Low Cut Filter
Mode (☞ P.36, P.38) (☞ P.23 or P.36, P.38) (☞ P.36, P.39)
2 Conferences with
large crowds and
[ST XQ]
Recording
lectures in large
rooms. [CONF]
or
Meetings and [Conference]
[ST XQ]
business negotia- [On]
[ST HQ]
tions with a small
[HQ]
number of people.
Dictation with a [ST XQ] [DICT]
lot of background [ST HQ] or
noise. [HQ] [Dictation]
Music playing, Set the microphone
wild birds singing, sensitivity according
[ST XQ] [Off]
and to the volume being
railway sounds. recorded.
Dictation in a
There is no particular recommendation. Choose a setting
quiet environ-
for recording.
ment.
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Recording
Recording
the MIC jack of the recorder. • The built-in microphone will become
inoperable when an external microphone
is plugged into the recorder’s MIC jack.
• Microphones supported by plug-in power
can also be used.
• When the external stereo microphone is
To MIC jack
used while [Rec Mode] is set to a monaural
recording mode, audio will be recorded to
the L channel only (☞ P.36, P.38).
• When an external monaural microphone
is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo
recording mode, it enables recording
only with the L channel microphone
(☞ P.36, P.38).
To audio output
To MIC terminal of other
2 jack devices To EAR
jack
Recording
To audio input
terminal of
other devices
Note Note
• The detailed input levels cannot be • When you adjust the various sound
adjusted with this recorder. When external quality settings related to playback on
devices are connected, perform a test the recorder, the audio output signal sent
recording and then adjust the output level out from the EAR jack will change as well
for the external devices. (☞ P.36, P.40, P.41).
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About Playback
2 In the File list display, press the +
Playback or − button to select the file that
The recorder can playback WAV*, MP3* you want to playback.
and WMA format files. To playback a file • In the File display, press the 9 or
recorded with other machines, you need to 0 button to select a file.
transfer (copy) it from a computer.
3 Press the OK ` button to start
* For WS-560M, WS-550M only.
playback.
• [6] will appear on the display.
a
STOP 4 button
b
+− button
OK ` button c 3
d
e
Playback
" For WS-560M/WS-550M: a
b
File name
Folder indicator
• When playing back files c Playback position bar indicator
transferred from a PC, set the d Elapsed playback time
mode switch according to the e File length
folder type (☞ P.17). 4 Press the + or − button to adjust
• When playing back files recorded to a comfortable listening
on the recorder, set the mode volume.
switch to [VOICE] (☞ P.17).
• The volume can be adjusted within a
range from [00] to [30].
1 Select the folder which contains 5 Press the STOP 4 button at
the files to be played back (☞ P.18 any point you want to stop the
to P.20). playback.
How to change folders: • [4] will appear on the display.
1 Pressing the LIST button at the file • This will stop the file being played
display during playback or while back midway. When the resume
stopped will return you to the next function is activated the stopped
higher level. Pressing the LIST button location will be registered, even if the
repeatedly will bring you to the folder power is turned off. The next time the
list display. power is turned on, playback may be
2 Pressing button + or − at the folder resumed from the registered stopped
list display will select the folders for location.
voice recordings and press the OK `
or 9 button.
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Playback
• If you release the 9 button, it will stop. review from the end of the previous file.
Press the OK ` button to start playback Locating the beginning of the file
from where it was stopped.
While the recorder is during
playback mode, press and hold the
9 button.
• When you release the 9 button the
recorder will resume normal playback.
• If there is an index mark or temp mark in
the middle of the file, the recorder will
stop at that location (☞ P. 31).
• The recorder stops when it reaches the
end of the file. Continue pressing the 9 While the recorder is during stop
button to proceed with the cue from the mode or playback mode, press the
beginning of the next file.
9 button.
Rewinding • The recorder skips to the beginning of the
next file.
While the recorder is during stop While the recorder is during
mode in the file display, press and playback mode, press the 0
hold the 0 button. button.
• The recorder skips to the beginning of the
current file.
While the recorder is during stop
mode, press the 0 button.
• The recorder skips to the beginning of
the previous file. If the recorder stop the
midway of the file, return to the beginning
of the file.
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Playback
Playback
reverse the specified time, then will start (☞ P.36, P.40)
the Noise Cancel setting
playback (☞ P. 36, P. 43). level.
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Playback
30
Playback
+− button
3
9 0 button
Playback
OK ` button
INDEX/ERASE button
3 While the index or temp number
appears for approximately 2
1 While the recorder is during seconds on the display, Press the
recording mode or playback INDEX/ERASE button.
mode, press the INDEX/ERASE • The index or temp mark is erased.
button. • Index or temp numbers after the
• Even after an index or temp mark is erased index or temp number will
placed, recording or playback will automatically move up.
continue so you can place index or
temp marks in other locations in a
similar manner.
• A number appears on the display and
an index mark or temp mark will be
placed.
Notes
• 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.
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Playback
+− button
9 0 button
OK ` button
REC s button
3
Playback
• When it reaches to the end of the file Cancel the segment repeat playback function
while [w] is flashing, the point will
become the end position, and repeat Pressing any of the following
playback will start. buttons will release the segment
5 Press the RECs button again at repeat playback.
the position where you want to
end segment repeat playback.
• The recorder repeatedly plays back
the segment until the segment repeat
playback is cancelled.
Playback
a Press the STOP 4 button
Pressing the STOP 4 button will release
Note segment repeat playback, and stop
playback.
• As in normal playback mode, playback b Press the RECs button
speed can be changed during segment
repeat playback as well (☞ P.36, P.42). If an Pressing the RECs button will release
index mark and temp mark are inserted segment repeat playback, and playback
or eliminated during segment repeat continues without repeating.
playback, segment repeat playback will c Press the 9 button
be canceled and it will return to normal Pressing the 9 button will release
playback mode (☞ P.31). segment repeat playback, and fast
forward and cue to the beginning of the
next file.
d Press the 0 button
Pressing the 0 button will release
segment repeat playback, and reverse to
the beginning of the current file.
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Erasing
A selected file can be erased from a folder. 6 Press the + button to select
Also, all files in a folder can be erased [Start].
simultaneously.
+− button
9 0 button
OK ` button
INDEX/ERASE button
7 Press the OK ` button.
• The display changes to [Erase!] and
3 1 Select the folder or file you want erasing will start.
to erase (☞ P.18 to P.20). • [Erase Done] is displayed when the
Erasing
Notes
• The locked files and files set as read-only
cannot be erased (☞ P.36, P.38).
• If an action is not selected within 8
seconds, the recorder will return to stop
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Erasing
Erasing
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Menu Setting
Menu setting method
Items in menus are categorized by tabs, so 3 Press the OK ` or 9 button to
select a tab first and move to a desired item move the cursor to the item to
to quickly set it. You can set each menu item set.
as follows.
+− button
9 0 button
OK ` button
MENU button
4 Press the + or − button to move
4 to the item you want to set.
1 While the recorder is during stop
Menu setting method
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Menu setting method
LED
• You will be informed that the settings
have been established via the screen. 4 Setting menu during playback:
• Pressing the 0 button without
pressing the OK ` button will cancel Function Setting
the settings and return you to the
Property
previous screen.
8 Press the MENU button to close
Noise Cancel* 4
the menu screen. Voice Filter**
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Menu setting method
Replace
" For WS-450S:
Refer to “Rearranging files [Replace]” • Use the switch to set the
4 (☞ P.45). microphone sensitivity (☞ P.23).
Menu setting method
Property
[Conference]:
File and folder information can be This is a highly sensitive mode which can
confirmed from the menu screen. record surrounding noises.
When the file is selected: [Dictation]:
[Name] (File name), [Date] (Time stamp), This is the standard level of microphone
[Size] (File size), [Bit Rate]* (File format) sensitivity. Select this mode for cases
[Artist]** (Artist name) and [Album]** where the volume of the source sound is
(Album name) will appear on the display. high, such as a band performance.
* When a linear PCM format file has been • When you would like to clearly record
selected, [Bit Rate] area displays the a speaker’s voice, set [Mic Sense] to
sampling frequency and bit rate. [Dictation] and hold recorder’s built-in
** When a file contains no tag information, stereo microphone close to the speaker’s
the display contents of this area are blank. mouth (5-10 cm) before recording.
When [VOICE] is selected, [Artist] and Rec Mode
[Album] will not appear on the display.
When the folder is selected: In addition to selecting between stereo
[Name] (File name), [Folder]* (Number of or mono recording formats, you can also
folder) and [File]** (Number of file) will record favoring high sound quality, or
appear on the display. record favoring increased recording time.
* When [VOICE] is selected, [Folder] will Select the recording mode that fits your
not appear on the display. purpose.
** Files which cannot be recognized by this [ST XQ]:
recorder are not included in the number Stereo extra high quality sound recording.
of files. [ST HQ]:
• Select the files for which you would like Stereo high quality sound recording.
to confirm information in advance before [ST SP]:
operating the menu.
38 Stereo standard recording.
Menu setting method
2 Adjust the surround level or bass • To change the settings again, press the
effect level. 9 or 0 button and repeat the
procedure from step 2.
[High] [Middle] [Low]:
The sound quality can be adjusted to Play Mode
one of 3 levels.
[Off]: You can select the playback mode that fits
Disables this function. your preference.
• The SRS WOW XT effect will be weakened
if the bit rate for any music file is less than
32 kbps. " For WS-560M/WS-550M:
• Depending on the song, the SRS WOW XT
effect will be heightened, and may sound Set to [MUSIC] mode.
like noise. If this happens, adjust the
SRS WOW XT effect.
• Set [WOW] to [Off] to use the slow
Select the desired playback range:
playback or fast playback mode. 1 Select [Play Area].
Otherwise you cannot use these functions
(☞ P.42). 2 Select [File], [Folder] or [All].
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Menu setting method
the display and the recorder stops at the pressed, the playback speed will
start of the first file in the folder. switch.
• In [All] mode, after playing the last file in • Even if playback is stopped, the
the folder, the recorder will start playing changed playback speed will be
from the first file in the next folder. When retained. The next playback will be at
it comes to the end of the last file in the that speed.
recorder, [End] flashes for two seconds on Normal playback: Playback at normal
the display and the recorder stops at the speed.
start of the first file in the recorder. Slow playback: Playback speed slows
down, and [2] will appear on the
Play Speed display (default at 0.75 times as fast).
Fast playback: Playback speed becomes
The playback speed of the file can be faster, and [1] will appear on the
changed between 0.5 and 2 times speed. display (default at 1.5 times as fast).
Change the speed according to need such as
listening to meeting content at a fast speed
or reviewing spots that you couldn't catch Restrictions on double speed
in a language lesson at a slow speed. The playback:
tone will be automatically adjusted digitally Double speed fast playback may
without changing the voice so it sounds not be available depending on the
natural. sampling frequencyand the bit rate
of the file to be played back. In such
a case, the device plays back in up to
x1.5 speed.
[Cancel]:
Takes you back to the [Device Menu]. System Info.
• After resetting the settings, the time
settings and file numbers will be You can check the recorder’s information on
preserved from before the reset and will the menu screen. [Model] (Model Name),
not return to their initial settings. [Capacity] (Built-in frash memory size) and
Menu settings after setting reset [Version] (System version) [Serial No.]
(initial settings): (Serial Number) appears on the display.
, 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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Menu setting method
+− button
9 0 button
OK ` button
MENU button 8 Press the + or − button to select
the location to move it to.
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Menu setting method
+− button
7 Press the OK ` button.
9 0 button
• After the [Data will be cleared]
OK ` button
message is on for two seconds, [Start]
MENU button and [Cancel] will turn on.
4
1 While the recorder is during stop
Menu setting method
46
Menu setting method
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Using the Recorder on Your PC
By being connected to a PC, the recorder
enables you to do the following: Operating environment
• You can transfer files recorded with this
recorder to a computer, play them back, Windows
and manage them by using Windows
Media Player or iTunes (☞ P.53, P.60). Operating System:
• The recorder is compatible with WMA, Microsoft Windows 2000/XP/Vista
MP3* and WAV* language content. (Standard Installation)
* For WS-560M, WS-550M only. Compatible PC’s:
• In addition to its uses as an IC recorder and Windows PC’s equipped with more than
a music player, this recorder can also be one free USB port
used as external memory for a computer
by storing data from a computer and Macintosh
reading it back out (☞ P.52, P.64).
Operating System:
Mac OS X 10.2.8 - 10.5 (Standard
Installation)
Compatible PC’s:
Apple Macintosh series equipped with
more than one free USB port
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Notes
Operating environment
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Operating environment
Precautions on using the recorder connected to a PC Copyright and copyright protection feature (DRM)
• When you are downloading a file from By the Copyright Act, any voice/music
the recorder or uploading a file to the files and music CDs downloaded from the
recorder, do not remove the USB cable Internet without the copyright holder’s
even if the screen is indicating you can. permission may not be reproduced,
Data is still being transferred while the distributed, publicized/re-publicized on
recording indicator light is blinking. When the Internet, or converted into WAV, WMA
removing the USB cable, be sure to follow or MP3 files for the purpose of commercial
the description in ☞ P.51. If the USB cable business or sale.
is removed before the drive is stopped, A WMA file may be provided with DRM
data may not be successfully transferred. (Digital Right Management) for copyright
• On a PC, do not format the drive of the protection. DRM limits the file to copy or
recorder. Initialization is not successfully distribute music files that are converted
achieved on a PC. For initialization, follow (ripped) from a music CD or downloaded
the instructions in the [Format] screen of from music distribution services. To transfer
the recorder (☞ P.46). a WMA file with DRM to the recorder, you
• Folder (directory) names appeared by need to use appropriate methods such as
file management tools such as Explorer Windows Media Player. Copying the music
attached to Microsoft Windows is different files with DRM purchased from online music
from the folder names that can be set with distribution service to a portable device 5
the recorder. such as this recorder may be restricted.
Operating environment
• If folders or files stored on the recorder
are moved or renamed by using a file Note
management tool such as Explorer, the • This recorder is compatible with Microsoft
order of files may be changed or files may Corporation DRM9, but not with DRM10.
become unrecognizable
• Data can be written or uploaded to the
recorder even though the attribute of the
recorder drive is shown as Read-only by
the operating system of the PC.
• As the noise may cause adverse effects on
electronics devices nearby the recorder,
unplug the external microphone and
earphone when you connect the recorder
to a PC.
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Connecting to your PC
1 Boot the PC. Windows:
When you open [My Computer], it will
2 Slide the USB connector slide be recognized by the drive name of the
lever in the direction indicated product name.
by the arrow to eject the USB Macintosh:
connector out of the recorder. When you connect the recorder to a Mac
OS, it will be recognized by the drive name
of the product name on the desktop.
5 Notes
• Refer to the user’s manual for your PC
Connecting to your PC
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Connecting to your PC
Connecting to your PC
Macintosh
Macintosh
52
Using Windows Media Player
Music files that have been imported to your computer from music CDs and acquired over the
Internet can be transferred to and played back with this recorder. It supports WAV, MP3, and
WMA format music files.
By using Windows Media Player, music files from music CDs can be converted (ripped)
(☞ P.54) and music files that you have bought from any music distribution sites can be easily
transferred to the recorder (☞ P.55, P.58).
Window names
Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player 10
1 1 2
3 5
4
Note
• If you are using Windows 2000, Windows Media Player must be installed on the PC. 53
Using Windows Media Player
3 2 4
54
Using Windows Media Player
55
Using Windows Media Player
4 5
Windows Media Player 10
5
1 Connect the recorder to a PC, and
Using Windows Media Player
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Using Windows Media Player
Notes
• Copying the music files with DRM purchased online music distribution service to a portable
device such as this recorder may be restricted.
• To transfer the files by using Windows Media Player 9, check the Olympus website.
• If the music files are transferred to the recorder until it reaches to the maximum memory,
the message [Can’t make the system file. Connect to PC and delete unnecessary file]
may appear on this recorder’s display. In such a case, erase the files to make free space
(hundreds of KB to dozens of MB depending on the music file sizes) for the management
file. (The more capacity for the management file will be necessary as the number of the
music files increases). 57
Using Windows Media Player
58
Using Windows Media Player
59
Using iTunes
Window names
1
2
3
5
Using iTunes
4567 8 9 0
60
Using iTunes
Using iTunes
5 Put a check mark on the music
files that you want to copy.
6 Click [Import CD].
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Using iTunes
5
2
Using iTunes
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Using iTunes
Using iTunes
When [MP3 CD] is selected:
Copying in MP3 format.
When [Data CD] is selected:
Copying files with the format to be
recorded.
5 6
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Using as external memory of the PC
In addition to its uses as an IC recorder and Note
a music player, this recorder can also be • While transmitting data, [Busy] is
used as external memory for a computer by displayed, and the recording indicator
storing data from a computer and reading light flashes. NEVER disconnect the
it back out. USB while the recording indicator light
With the recorder connected to your PC, is flashing. If you do, the data will be
you can download data from the memory to destroyed.
your PC and upload data stored on your PC
to the memory.
Windows
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Other Information
Alarm message list
Message Meaning Explanation Action
Battery power is getting Replace with new batter-
[Battery Low] Low battery power.
low. ies (☞ P.10).
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Troubleshooting
Symptom Probable cause Action
Verify that the batteries’ polarities =
The batteries are not loaded properly.
and - are correct (☞ P.10).
Nothing appears on
Battery power is getting low. Replace with new batteries (☞ P.10).
the display
The microphone sensitivity is too low. conference mode and try again (☞
Recording level too P.23 or P.36, P.38).
low This could potentially be because
Adjust the output level for the
the output level for the connected
connected devices.
external devices are too low.
When recording while an external
The connected external microphone monaural microphone is connected,
Voice files are not is monaural. sound will only be recorded by the
recorded in stereo L-channel.
[Rec Mode] is set to a monaural Set [Rec Mode] to the stereo
recording mode. recording mode (☞ P.36, P.38).
Cannot find the Switch to the correct folder
Wrong folder.
recorded Voice File (☞ P.18 to P.21).
The recorder was shaken during
--------
recording.
Noise heard during
playback The recorder was placed near a cell
phone or fluorescent lamp while Move the recorder.
recording or during playback.
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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Unlock the file or cancel the read-only
The file is read-only.
setting of the file on the PC.
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Technical assistance and support
The following are contact information for technical support for Olympus recorders and
software only.
s Technical Hotline Number in the U.S. and Canada
1-888-553-4448
s User Support E-mail address in the U.S. and Canada
distec@olympus.com
s Technical Hotline Number in Europe
Toll free number: 00800 67 10 83 00
available for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Luxemburg,
Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Charged numbers for the Rest of Europe
+ 49 180 567 1083
+ 49 40 23773 4899
s User Support E-mail address in Europe
dss.support@olympus-europa.com
Accessories (optional)
s Stereo microphone: ME51S s Telephone pickup: TP7
The built-in large-diameter microphone Earphone type microphone can be
6 enables sensitive stereo recording. plugged into your ear while phoning.
s 2 channel microphone (omni- The voice or conversation over the phone
can be clearly recorded.
Accessories (optional)
Technical assistance and support/
directional): ME30W
Two ME30 monaural microphones come s Ni-MH rechargeable battery and
in a set with a miniature tripod and a charger set: BC400 (For Europe)
connection adapter. These are highly BC400 comes with an Ni-MH
sensitive omni-directional microphones rechargeable battery charger (BU-400)
supported by plug-in power which and 4 Ni-MH rechargeable batteries
are well-suited to recording musical (BR401) as a pack. This charger can quick
performances. charge Olympus AA or AAA Ni- MH
s Highly sensitive noise- rechargeable batteries.
cancellation monaural s Ni-MH rechargeable battery:
microphone (unidirectional): BR401
ME52W High-efficiency rechargeable long life
This microphone is used to record batteries.
sound at a distance while minimizing s Connecting cord: KA333
surrounding noise Connecting cord which has stereo
s Tie clip microphone (omni- mini-plugs (ø3.5) with resistance at both
directional): ME15 ends. Use to connect from the earphone
Small concealing microphone with a jack output of the recorder to the
tie-clip. microphone input jack when recording.
Converting plug adapters (PA331/PA231)
which convert to the monaural mini plug
(ø3.5) or monaural mini plug (ø2.5) are
68 also enclosed.
Specifications
General points 4 EAR jack:
ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 Ω or
4 Recording format: more
WMA (Windows Media Audio) 4 Input power requirement:
4 Input level: Batteries: AAA battery (LR03) or
- 70 dBv Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery
4 Sampling frequency: 4 External dimensions:
[ST XQ] mode: 44.1 kHz 94.8 mm × 38 mm × 11 mm
[ST HQ] mode: 44.1 kHz (without protrusions)
[ST SP] mode: 22 kHz 4 Weight:
[HQ] mode: 44.1 kHz 46 g (including battery)
[SP] mode: 22 kHz 4 Operating temperature:
[LP] mode: 8 kHz 0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107.6°F
4 Frequency response: Guide to recording times
During recording mode
(Microphone jack):
4 WS-560M (Built-in flash memory 4 GB):
[ST XQ] mode: 50 Hz to 19 kHz
[ST XQ] mode: 69 h. 30 min.
[ST HQ] mode: 50 Hz to 15 kHz
[ST HQ] mode: 139 h. 35 min.
[ST SP] mode: 50 Hz to 9 kHz
[ST SP] mode: 278 h. 10 min.
[HQ] mode: 50 Hz to 13 kHz
[HQ] mode: 278 h. 10 min.
[SP] mode: 50 Hz to 7 kHz
[SP] mode: 547 h. 25 min.
[LP] mode: 50 Hz to 3 kHz
[LP] mode: 1,088 h. 05 min.
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During recording mode
4 WS-550M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB):
Specifications
(Built-in stereo microphone):
80 Hz to 20 kHz [ST XQ] mode: 34 h. 30 min.
During playback mode: [ST HQ] mode: 69 h. 40 min.
20 Hz to 20 kHz [ST SP] mode: 139 h. 25 min.
[HQ] mode: 139 h. 25 min.
4 Maximum working output:
[SP] mode: 247 h. 10 min.
60 mW (8 Ω speaker)
[LP] mode: 544 h. 55 min.
4 Maximum headphone output:
≤
_ 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2) 4 WS-450S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB):
[ST XQ] mode: 17 h. 20 min.
4 Wide band characteristic [ST HQ] mode: 34 h. 45 min.
headphone output: [ST SP]] mode: 69 h. 35 min.
75 mV ≤
_ (according to EN 50332-2) [HQ] mode: 69 h. 35 min.
4 Recording medium: [SP] mode: 137 h. 00 min.
Built-in NAND FLASH memory [LP] mode: 272 h. 25 min.
WS-560M: 4 GB
WS-550M: 2 GB Notes
WS-450S: 1 GB • The above values are strictly rough guides.
4 Speaker: • Available recording time may be shorter if
Built-in ø 16 mm round dynamic speaker many short recordings are made
4 MIC jack: (The displayed available recording time
ø 3.5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2 kΩ and recorded time are approximate
indications). 69
Specifications
4 WS-560M/WS-550M ([VOICE]
mode):
WS-450S:
During recording mode:
[ST XQ] mode: 15 h. 30 min.
6 [LP] mode: 21 h.
During voice file playback mode (All
Specifications
Playback Mode):
Alkaline battery
Built-in speaker: 12 h.
Earphone: 26 h.
Ni-MH Rechargeable battery
Built-in speaker: 12 h.
Earphone: 22 h.
4 WS-560M/WS-550M ([MUSIC]
mode):
During WMA file (128 kbps) playback
mode (All Playback Mode):
Alkaline battery
Earphone: 26 h.
Ni-MH Rechargeable battery
Earphone: 22 h.
During MP3 file (128 kbps) playback
mode (All Playback Mode):
Alkaline battery
Earphone: 25 h.
Ni-MH Rechargeable batter
Earphone: 21 h. Specifications and design are subject to
change without notice.
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For customers in Europe
“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety,
health,environment and customer protection.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of waste electrical and
electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse.
Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product.
Applicable Product : WS-560M/WS-550M/WS-450S
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin Directive 2006/66/EC Annex II] indicates separate collection of
waste batteries in the EU countries. Please do not throw the batteries into the domestic refuse. Please use
the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of the waste batteries.
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