Olympus WS-560M Recording with external microphone, Tie clip microphone omni-directional ME15

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Recording

Recording from external microphone or other devices

The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded. Connect as follows by the device to be used.

•Do not plug and unplug devices into the recorder’s jack while it is recording.

Tie clip microphone (omni-directional):

ME15

Small concealing microphone with a tie-clip.

Telephone pickup: TP7 Earphone type microphone can be plugged into your ear while phoning. The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded.

Recording with external microphone:

Connect an external microphone to the MIC jack of the recorder.

To MIC jack

Notes

•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 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).

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Recording

Applicable external microphones (optional) (☞ P.68)

Stereo microphone: ME51S

The built-in large-diameter microphone enables sensitive stereo recording.

2channel microphone (omni- directional): ME30W

These are highly sensitive omni- directional microphones supported by plug-in power which are well-suited to recording musical performances.

Highly sensitive noise-cancellation
monaural microphone
(unidirectional): ME52W
This microphone is used to record
sound at a distance while minimizing	25
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Contents Digital Voice Recorder Detailed Instructions Trademarks and registered trademarks IntroductionTable of contents Safe and proper usage General PrecautionsBatterries Avoid strong vibrations or shocksKeep batteries out of the reach of children Safe and proper usageMain features Main featuresIt has a backlight full-dot display LCD panel P It has built-in SRS WOW XT P , PFor WS-560M, WS-550M only For WS-450S only Identification of partsDisplay LCD panel Identification of partsIdentification of parts For WS-560M/WS-550MWhen Voice mode is selected During playback modeFolder File displayInserting batteries Identification of parts Power supplyPower supply Power supplyBattery indicator This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteriesBoot the PC Charging by connecting to a computer via USBTurning on/off the power Power supply/HOLD Power supply HoldHOLD/Setting time and date HOLD/Setting time and date Time & DatePress the 9or 0button to select the item to set Press the + or − button to setChanging the time and date Setting time and date Time & DateSlide the mode switch to Voice position Voice mode and Music modeSlide the mode switch to Music position Voice mode and Music modeAbout the folders for voice recordings About the folder for music playback Precautions for transferring Music filesMusic 002 003 004 200Selecting the folders and files Selecting the folders and filesSelect the recording folder P.18 to P.20 RecordingPress the RECsbutton to start recording Press the STOP4button to stop recording Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder Recording Press the RECsbutton again PauseMicrophone sensitivity Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needsRecording Recommended settings by recording conditionCondition Tie clip microphone omni-directional ME15 Recording with external microphoneStereo microphone ME51S Channel microphone omni- directional ME30WRecording the sound of other devices with this recorder Playback Volume can be adjusted within a range from 00 toPress the OK `button to start playback PlaybackButton PlaybackForwarding RewindingSettings relating to playback When Skip Space set to other thanRecorder skips to the beginning of the previous file Playback through earphoneMPEG2 Layer3 About music fileErased.31 Setting an index mark or a temp markHow to begin segment repeat playback Press the 9button Press the RECsbuttonPlayback Press the 0button To erase P.18 to P.20 ErasingWant to erase Erasing ErasingFor WS-560M, WS-550M only For WS-450S onlyMoves to the setting of the selected item Menu setting methodMenu will appear on the display 4Setting menu during recording Menu setting method4Setting menu during playback Rec Menu +File MenuLow Cut Filter Press the 9or 0button adjust the start/stop actuation levelVcva level can be set to any of 15 different values Play Menu Noise CancelSelect SRS 3D or TruBass Voice FilterSelect the desired equalizer characteristics Adjust the surround level or bass effect levelSelect the desired playback mode Select Repeat or Random Select the frequency bandPlay Speed Menu setting method For WS-560M/WS-550MNormal playback Playback at normal speed Restrictions on double speed playbackSelect Forward Skip or Reverse Skip Set the skip space LCD/Sound MenuSelect Lighting Time or Brightness Set the lighting time Set the brightnessDevice Menu Initial settingsMenu setting method Press the OK `or 9button Press the OK `button button to complete the settingRearranging files Replace Cursor will flash to confirm that the file can be movedPress the + button again to select Start Press the + button to select Start Menu setting methodFormat will appear on the display Menu setting method Windows Operating environmentOperating System Compatible PC’sOperating environment Connecting to your PC Boot the PC Connecting to your PCConnect to the PCs USB port or to a USB hub WindowsDisconnecting from your PC Connecting to your PCTransfer the voice files to your PC Connecting the recorder to your PC P.501Features taskbar 2Seek slider Using Windows Media PlayerWindow names Windows Media PlayerCopying music from CD Using Windows Media PlayerTransferring music file to the recorder Set Up Sync, and set as followsFile is transferred to the recorder Click Start SyncRecorder is recognized as a Removable Disk Device Copying voice file to the CD When Data CD is selectedPlayer Click Start BurnBurn menu Click Start Burn Using Windows Media PlayerUsing iTunes Using iTunesClick Import CD Using iTunes Using iTunesImport Using SettingConnect the recorder to a PC, and start iTunes Click Burn Disc Using iTunes Using as external memory of the PC Message Meaning Explanation Action Alarm message listSymptom Probable cause Action TroubleshootingFolders TroubleshootingTechnical assistance and support Accessories optionalSpecifications WS-560M/WS-550M Voice mode WS-450S SpecificationsWS-560M/WS-550M Music mode Guide to battery lifeFor customers in Europe