DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER WS-331M WS-321M WS-311M INSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. Keep the instructions handy for future reference. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use. EN Introduction The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced notice. Contact our Customer Support Center for the latest information relating to product names and model numbers. The utmost care has been taken to ensure the integrity of the contents of this document. In the unlikely event that a questionable item, error, or omission is found, please contact our Customer Support Center. Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a defect of the product, repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other reasons is excluded from the Olympus's liability. Trademarks 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. WOW XT, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. WOW XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. MPEG Layer-3 audio coding technology licensed from Fraunhofer IIS and Thomson. 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. 2 INDEX Table of Contents Safe and Proper Usage Getting Started When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder Using the Recorder on Your PC Using the Recorder as a Music Player Feature Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Other Practical Use Methods Other Information P.4 P.6 P.8 P.19 P.44 P.48 P.72 P.94 P.95 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 3 Table of Contents Introduction .............................................. 2 INDEX ...................................................... 3 Table of Contents .................................... 4 Safe and Proper Usage ........................... 6 General Precautions ................................ 6 Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices ............................. 28 Playing ................................................... 30 Noise Cancel Function (Noise Cancel) ... 34 Set the Voice Filter (Voice Filter) .......... 36 Continuous Playback (All Play) ............. 38 Locking Files (Lock) .............................. 40 Menu List (VOICE Mode) ...................... 42 Main Features .......................................... 8 Identification of Parts ............................. 10 Inserting Battery .................................... 12 Power Supply ........................................ 13 VOICE Mode and MUSIC Mode ........... 14 Setting Time/Date (Time & Date) .......... 17 Saving Files in Your PC ......................... 44 Operating Environment ......................... 45 Connecting to Your PC .......................... 46 1 Getting Started 3 Using the Recorder on Your PC 2 When Using the Recorder as a Voice Recorder Recording .............................................. 19 Using the Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) .................... 22 Recording Modes (Rec Mode) .............. 24 Microphone Sensitivity (Mic Sense) ...... 25 Set the Low Cut Filter (Low Cut Filter) .... 26 4 Using the Recorder as a Music Player Using the Recorder as a Music Player .... 48 Using Windows Media Player ............... 48 Importing Content for Listening on the Recorder .......................................... 49 Window Names ..................................... 50 Copying Music from CD ........................ 51 4 Table of Contents Transferring Music File to the Recorder ...... 52 Music Playback ...................................... 55 Select Play Mode (Play Mode) .............. 59 Random Playback (Random) ................ 61 Increasing the WOW Effect (WOW) ...... 63 Selecting Equalizer (EQ) ....................... 66 Moving the Tracks (Move) ..................... 68 Menu List (MUSIC Mode) ...................... 70 Using as External Memory of the Computer ............................. 94 Formatting the Recorder (Format) ........ 91 Viewing System Information (System Info.) .................................. 93 6 Other Practical Use Methods 5 Feature Common to the Voice Recorder and Music Player Erasing ................................................... 72 Hold ........................................................ 75 Index Marks and Temp Marks ............... 76 How to Begin Segment Repeat Playback ... 78 Menu Setting Method ............................ 80 Auto Backspace Review (Back Space) ... 82 Changing the Playback Speed (Play Speed) ................................... 84 System Sounds (Beep) ......................... 87 Backlight (Backlight) .............................. 88 LCD Contrast Adjustment (Contrast) .... 89 LED (LED) ............................................. 90 7 Other Information Alarm Message List ............................... 95 Troubleshooting ..................................... 96 Accessories (Optional) .......................... 97 Specifications ........................................ 98 Technical Assistance and Support ...... 100 5 Safe and Proper Usage Before using your new recorder, read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly. Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference. · The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. To protect yourself and others from personal injury or damage to property, it is essential that you always read the warnings and information provided. General Precautions Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a closed automobile under direct sunlight or on the beach in the summer. Do not store the recorder in places exposed to excessive moisture or dust. Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the unit. Do not place the recorder on top of or near electric appliances such as TVs or refrigerators. Avoid recording or playing back near cellular phones or other wireless equipment, as they may cause interference and noise. If you experience noise, move to another place, or move the recorder further away from such equipment. Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause irreparable damage. Avoid strong vibrations or shocks. Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit yourself. 6 General Precautions Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart). Keep the unit out of the reach of children. Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction, or during repair work. It is recommended to back up and save important content to other media such as a computer hard disk. Any liability for passive damages or damage of any kind occurred due to data loss incurred by a defect of the product, repair performed by the third party other than Olympus or an Olympus authorized service station, or any other reasons is excluded from the Olympus's liability. Batteries Warning · Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or disassembled. · Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable batteries. · Never use any battery with a torn or cracked outer cover. · Keep batteries out of the reach of children. · If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal noise, heat, smoke, or a burning odor: 1 remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for service. 7 Getting Started Main Features This product can be used to record meetings or notes, for use in conferences and other business settings, and for language studies. It can also be used as a digital music player. This recorder features a two-part design. The battery compartment separates from the main unit to expose a USB terminal, for direct connection to your PC. 1 Main Features Main Features of the Digital Voice Recorder The recorder stores highly compressed WMA (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages in integrated flash memory. ( P. 19) It can also play back WMA and MP3 (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3) format files. ( P. 30) It has a built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function. ( P. 22) The Low Cut Filter minimizes air conditioner noise and other similar noises while recording. ( P. 26) A Noise Cancel function ( P. 34) and a Voice Filter function ( P. 36) cut noise and enable clear audio playback. Recording time: Recording modes ST XQ ST HQ ST SP HQ SP LP WS-331M (2GB) 35 hours 30 minutes 71 hours 00 minutes 142 hours 05 minutes 142 hours 05 minutes 279 hours 35 minutes 555 hours 45 minutes WS-321M (1GB) 17 hours 40 minutes 35 hours 25 minutes 70 hours 55 minutes 70 hours 55 minutes 139 hours 40 minutes 277 hours 35 minutes External Microphone (optional) P. 97 Stereo microphone Noise-Cancellation monaural microphone Telephone pickup Tie clip microphone You can choose one of three stereo or three monaural recording modes. ( P. 24) WS-311M (512MB) 8 hours 45 minutes 17 hours 40 minutes 35 hours 25 minutes 35 hours 25 minutes 69 hours 40 minutes 138 hours 30 minutes 8 Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made. (The displayed available recording time and recorded time are approximate indications.) Main Features It has a backlight full-dot display (LCD display screen). ( P. 11) It features various repeat functions. ( P. 59, P. 78) Index mark and temp mark features allow you to quickly find desired locations. ( P. 76) The playback speed can be controlled as preferred. ( P. 84) Main Features of the Digital Music Player You can play back music files in WMA and MP3 format. ( P. 55) · The WS-331M can hold about 500 songs; the WS-321M about 250, and the WS-311M about 125. (at 128 kbps, 4 minutes per song) 1 Main Features It has built-in WOW XT. ( P. 63) You can change the playback equalizer settings. ( P. 66) Connecting this recorder directly to the USB port links up with your PC. The data can be transferred or saved without USB cable or driver software. ( P. 46) · This recorder is compatible with USB 2.0, enabling fast data transfer to a computer. Ni-MH rechargeable battery and charger set (optional) This USB storage class support recorder can be utilized as external memory to read and save the data. ( P. 94) · By connecting the computer with the USB, pictures, text data, etc. can be saved, and utilized to carry data. P. 97 9 Identification of Parts 1 * & ^ 2 3 4 5 Main unit ( 1 Identification of Parts % $ # 9 0 ! @ 6 = 7 8 w q - ) Battery compartment 10 1 EAR (Earphone) jack 2 MIC (Microphone) jack 3 Built-in stereo microphone (R) 4 REC (Record) button 5 STOP button 6 PLAY button 7 Built-in speaker 8 USB terminal 9 VOL (+) button 0 9 button ! VOL (­) button @ FOLDER/INDEX button # $ % ^ & * ( ) = q w ERASE button OK/MENU button 0 button Display (LCD panel) Record/Play indicator light Built-in stereo microphone (L) USB access indicator light Strap hole HOLD switch Mode (VOICE/MUSIC) switch RELEASE (Release) button Battery cover Identification of Parts Display (LCD Panel) VOICE mode display 56 7 1 2 3 8 MUSIC mode display 1 9 0 ! @ # 0 ! S HQ E 4 120 120 F Music 01 /36 SONG A/Artist $ 4 1 Identification of Parts 8 AS 9 1 Folder indicator 2 VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator 3 Record mode indicator 4 Character information display 5 Microphone sensitivity indicator 6 Erase lock indicator 7 Low Cut Filter indicator 8 Playback effect indicator 9 Battery indicator 0 Current file number ! Total number of recorded files in the folder @ Memory remaining indicator (E/ F bar) # Title and artist name indicator $ Play position bar indicator 11 Inserting Battery 1 1 Inserting Battery 2 3 B A 1 2 3 Lightly press down on the arrow and slide the battery cover open. Insert size-AAA alkaline battery, observing the correct polarity. Close the battery cover completely by pressing to the direction A, then sliding to the direction B. If the "hour" indicator flashes in the display, see "Setting Time/ Date (Time & Date)" ( P. 17). Replacing the Battery The battery indicator on the display changes as the battery loses power. When appears on the display, replace the battery as soon as possible. When the battery is too weak, "Battery Low" appears on the display and the recorder shuts down. When changing battery, AAA alkaline battery or Olympus Ni-MH battery is recommended. Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Opt ...