Olympus WS 450 S, WS-560M, WS 550 M manual Troubleshooting, Symptom Probable cause Action

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Troubleshooting

6

Troubleshooting

Symptom

Probable cause

Action

 

 

 

 

The batteries are not loaded properly.

Verify that the batteries’ polarities =

 

and -are correct (P.10).

 

 

Nothing appears on

Battery power is getting low.

Replace with new batteries (P.10).

the display

 

 

 

The power is off.

Turn the power on (P.13).

 

 

 

 

Battery power is getting low.

Replace with new batteries (P.10).

Won’t start

 

 

The power is off.

Turn the power on (P.13).

 

 

 

 

The recorder is in HOLD mode.

Release the recorder from HOLD

 

(P.14).

 

 

 

Low remaining memory.

Erase unnecessary files (P.34).

Unable to record

 

 

The maximum number of files has

Change to the another folder

 

 

been reached.

(P.18 to P.21).

 

The earphone is connected.

Unplug the earphones to use the

No playback tone

internal speaker.

 

heard

The volume level is set to [00].

Adjust the volume level (P.27).

 

 

 

 

 

 

Set the microphone sensitivity to the

 

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

 

L-channel.

recorded in stereo

 

 

[Rec Mode] is set to a monaural

Set [Rec Mode] to the stereo

 

recording mode.

recording mode (P.36, P.38).

Cannot find the

Wrong folder.

Switch to the correct folder

recorded Voice File

(P.18 to P.21).

 

 

The recorder was shaken during

--------

 

recording.

Noise heard during

 

The recorder was placed near a cell

 

playback

Move the recorder.

 

phone or fluorescent lamp while

 

recording or during playback.

 

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Contents Digital Voice Recorder Detailed Instructions Introduction Trademarks and registered trademarksTable of contents Batterries General PrecautionsSafe and proper usage Avoid strong vibrations or shocksSafe and proper usage Keep batteries out of the reach of childrenIt has a backlight full-dot display LCD panel P Main featuresMain features It has built-in SRS WOW XT P , PIdentification of parts For WS-560M, WS-550M only For WS-450S onlyIdentification of parts Identification of partsDisplay LCD panel For WS-560M/WS-550MFolder During playback modeWhen Voice mode is selected File displayIdentification of parts Power supply Inserting batteriesBattery indicator Power supplyPower supply This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteriesCharging by connecting to a computer via USB Boot the PCTurning on/off the power Power supply Hold Power supply/HOLDPress the 9or 0button to select the item to set HOLD/Setting time and date Time & DateHOLD/Setting time and date Press the + or − button to setSetting time and date Time & Date Changing the time and dateSlide the mode switch to Music position Voice mode and Music modeSlide the mode switch to Voice position Voice mode and Music modeAbout the folders for voice recordings Music Precautions for transferring Music filesAbout the folder for music playback 002 003 004 200Selecting the folders and files Selecting the folders and filesPress the RECsbutton to start recording RecordingSelect the recording folder P.18 to P.20 Press the STOP4button to stop recordingPress the RECsbutton again RecordingConnect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder PauseMicrophone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs Microphone sensitivityRecommended settings by recording condition RecordingCondition Stereo microphone ME51S Recording with external microphoneTie clip microphone omni-directional ME15 Channel microphone omni- directional ME30WRecording the sound of other devices with this recorder Press the OK `button to start playback Volume can be adjusted within a range from 00 toPlayback PlaybackForwarding PlaybackButton RewindingRecorder skips to the beginning of the previous file When Skip Space set to other thanSettings relating to playback Playback through earphoneAbout music file MPEG2 Layer3Setting an index mark or a temp mark Erased.31How 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-560M, WS-550M only ErasingErasing For WS-450S 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 +File Menu Rec MenuPress the 9or 0button adjust the start/stop actuation level Low Cut FilterVcva level can be set to any of 15 different values Select SRS 3D or TruBass Noise CancelPlay Menu Voice FilterSelect the desired playback mode Select Repeat or Random Adjust the surround level or bass effect levelSelect the desired equalizer characteristics Select the frequency bandNormal playback Playback at normal speed Menu setting method For WS-560M/WS-550MPlay Speed Restrictions on double speed playbackSelect Lighting Time or Brightness Set the lighting time LCD/Sound MenuSelect Forward Skip or Reverse Skip Set the skip space Set the brightnessInitial settings Device MenuRearranging files Replace Press the OK `button button to complete the settingMenu setting method Press the OK `or 9button Cursor will flash to confirm that the file can be movedPress the + button to select Start Menu setting method Press the + button again to select StartFormat will appear on the display Menu setting method Operating System Operating environmentWindows Compatible PC’sOperating environment Connect to the PCs USB port or to a USB hub Connecting to your PCConnecting to your PC Boot the PC WindowsConnecting to your PC Disconnecting from your PCConnecting the recorder to your PC P.50 Transfer the voice files to your PCWindow names Using Windows Media Player1Features taskbar 2Seek slider Windows Media PlayerUsing Windows Media Player Copying music from CDSet Up Sync, and set as follows Transferring music file to the recorderClick Start Sync File is transferred to the recorderRecorder is recognized as a Removable Disk Device Player When Data CD is selectedCopying voice file to the CD Click Start BurnClick Start Burn Using Windows Media Player Burn menuUsing iTunes Using iTunesImport Using Using iTunesClick Import CD Using iTunes SettingConnect the recorder to a PC, and start iTunes Click Burn Disc Using iTunes Using as external memory of the PC Alarm message list Message Meaning Explanation ActionTroubleshooting Symptom Probable cause ActionTroubleshooting FoldersAccessories optional Technical assistance and supportSpecifications WS-560M/WS-550M Music mode SpecificationsWS-560M/WS-550M Voice mode WS-450S Guide to battery lifeFor customers in Europe