Olympus WS 450 S, WS-560M, WS 550 M manual Table of contents

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Table of contents

Introduction
Safe and proper usage	4
1 Getting Started
Main features	6
Identification of parts	7
Display (LCD panel)	8
Power supply	10
Inserting batteries	10
Charging by connecting to a computer via
USB	12
Turning on/off the power	13
HOLD	14
Setting time and date [Time & Date]	15
Changing the time and date	16
[VOICE] mode and [MUSIC] mode
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Notes on the folders	18
About the folders for voice recordings	18
About the folder for music playback	19
Selecting the folders and files	20
2 About Recording
Recording	21
Microphone sensitivity	23
Recommended settings by
recording condition	24
Recording from external microphone or
other devices	25
3 About Playback
Playback	27
Setting an index mark or a temp mark	31
How to begin segment repeat playback	32
Erasing	34

4 Menu Setting
Menu setting method	36
+File Menu	38
,Rec Menu	38
-Play Menu	40
.LCD/Sound Menu	43
/Device Menu	44
Rearranging files [Replace]	45
Formatting the recorder [Format]	46
5 Using the Recorder on Your PC
Operating environment	48
Connecting to your PC	50
Disconnecting from your PC	51
Transfer the voice files to your PC	52
Using Windows Media Player	53
Window names	53
Copying music from CD	54
Transferring music file to the recorder	55
Copying voice file to the CD	58
Using iTunes	60
Window names	60
Copying music from CD	61
Transferring music file to the recorder	62
Copying voice file to the CD	63
Using as external memory of the PC	64
6 Other Information
Alarm message list	65
Troubleshooting	66
Technical assistance and support	68
Accessories (optional)	68
Specifications	69

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Contents Digital Voice Recorder Detailed Instructions Trademarks and registered trademarks IntroductionTable of contents Avoid strong vibrations or shocks General PrecautionsSafe and proper usage BatterriesKeep batteries out of the reach of children Safe and proper usageIt has built-in SRS WOW XT P , P Main featuresMain features It has a backlight full-dot display LCD panel PFor WS-560M, WS-550M only For WS-450S only Identification of partsFor WS-560M/WS-550M Identification of partsDisplay LCD panel Identification of partsFile display During playback modeWhen Voice mode is selected FolderInserting batteries Identification of parts Power supplyThis recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries Power supplyPower supply Battery indicatorBoot the PC Charging by connecting to a computer via USBTurning on/off the power Power supply/HOLD Power supply HoldPress the + or − button to set HOLD/Setting time and date Time & DateHOLD/Setting time and date Press the 9or 0button to select the item to setChanging the time and date Setting time and date Time & DateVoice mode and Music mode Voice mode and Music modeSlide the mode switch to Voice position Slide the mode switch to Music positionAbout the folders for voice recordings 002 003 004 200 Precautions for transferring Music filesAbout the folder for music playback MusicSelecting the folders and files Selecting the folders and filesPress the STOP4button to stop recording RecordingSelect the recording folder P.18 to P.20 Press the RECsbutton to start recordingPause RecordingConnect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder Press the RECsbutton againMicrophone sensitivity Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needsRecommended settings by recording condition RecordingCondition Channel microphone omni- directional ME30W Recording with external microphoneTie clip microphone omni-directional ME15 Stereo microphone ME51SRecording the sound of other devices with this recorder Playback Volume can be adjusted within a range from 00 toPlayback Press the OK `button to start playbackRewinding PlaybackButton ForwardingPlayback through earphone When Skip Space set to other thanSettings relating to playback Recorder skips to the beginning of the previous fileMPEG2 Layer3 About music fileErased.31 Setting an index mark or a temp markHow to begin segment repeat playback Press the RECsbutton Press the 9buttonPlayback Press the 0button Erasing To erase P.18 to P.20Want to erase For WS-450S only ErasingErasing For WS-560M, WS-550M onlyMenu setting method Moves to the setting of the selected itemMenu will appear on the display Menu setting method 4Setting menu during recording4Setting menu during playback Rec Menu +File MenuPress the 9or 0button adjust the start/stop actuation level Low Cut FilterVcva level can be set to any of 15 different values Voice Filter Noise CancelPlay Menu Select SRS 3D or TruBassSelect the frequency band Adjust the surround level or bass effect levelSelect the desired equalizer characteristics Select the desired playback mode Select Repeat or RandomRestrictions on double speed playback Menu setting method For WS-560M/WS-550MPlay Speed Normal playback Playback at normal speedSet the brightness LCD/Sound MenuSelect Forward Skip or Reverse Skip Set the skip space Select Lighting Time or Brightness Set the lighting timeDevice Menu Initial settingsCursor will flash to confirm that the file can be moved Press the OK `button button to complete the settingMenu setting method Press the OK `or 9button Rearranging files ReplacePress the + button to select Start Menu setting method Press the + button again to select StartFormat will appear on the display Menu setting method Compatible PC’s Operating environmentWindows Operating SystemOperating environment Windows Connecting to your PCConnecting to your PC Boot the PC Connect to the PCs USB port or to a USB hubDisconnecting from your PC Connecting to your PCTransfer the voice files to your PC Connecting the recorder to your PC P.50Windows Media Player Using Windows Media Player1Features taskbar 2Seek slider Window namesCopying music from CD Using Windows Media PlayerTransferring music file to the recorder Set Up Sync, and set as followsClick Start Sync File is transferred to the recorderRecorder is recognized as a Removable Disk Device Click Start Burn When Data CD is selectedCopying voice file to the CD PlayerBurn menu Click Start Burn Using Windows Media PlayerUsing iTunes Using iTunesSetting Using iTunesClick Import CD Using iTunes Import UsingConnect 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 Guide to battery life SpecificationsWS-560M/WS-550M Voice mode WS-450S WS-560M/WS-550M Music modeFor customers in Europe