Olympus User Manual for Digital Voice Recorders
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DIGITAL VOICE

RECORDER

WS-823 WS-822 WS-821

USER MANUAL

Getting started

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Recording

 

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Playback

 

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FM radio

 

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Menu

 

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Use with a PC

 

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Other information

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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 recording, we recommend that you test the record

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function and volume before use.

 

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Contents WS-823 WS-822 WS-821 Table of contents Table of contents Names of parts USB connector/USB connectorRecorder Names of partsDisplay Names of partsList display File display Folder indicator, speaker muting indicator and file lockMusic title Artist name List displayMeanings of indicators shown in indicator Recording format indicatorElapsed recording time ! Possible recording time Display area same for all modesSetup Inserting the battery SetupPress the `OK button to finalize the setting Setting the inserted batteryAlkaline Charging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connector Charging the batteryCharging the battery Press the `OK button to start charging the batteryCharging has finished when the battery indicator changes to Charging the batteryPress the `OK button to start charging Connect the AC adapter to an AC power outletCharging the battery Rechargeable batteries BatteriesBatteries Batteries Batteries Battery precautionsInserting/removing a microSD card Close the battery/card coverInserting a microSD card Inserting/removing a microSD cardRemoving a microSD card Inserting/removing a microSD cardReleasing Hold mode Setting Hold modePreventing accidental operation Preventing accidental operationTurning the power OFF Turning the power OFFTurning the power OFF Power Save modeHome screen operations Selecting the modePress the F1 Home button to display the Home screen HomeHome screen operations Home screen operationsFolders for voice recordings FoldersSecond level FoldersLes Selecting folders and filesForward `OK button Back List button+/- button Selecting folders and filesSelecting folders and files Press the Stop 4 button when you want to stop recording Basic recording procedureRecording Press the REC s button to start recordingDate recorded RecordingFile number Appended file numbers are ExtensionQuickly checking a recording Pausing/resuming recordingPress the REC s button during recording Press the `OK button during recordingMonitoring while recording Recording settingsConnect the earphones to the voice recorder’s EAR jack MP3 256 kbpsRecording with an external microphone See Accessories optionalRecording with an external microphone Start recordingRecording from another connected device Recording from another connected deviceChanging the recording scene Changing the recording scene Rec SceneRecording scene Rec Scene Preregistered Rec Scene settingsPlayback Basic playback procedurePress the `OK button to start playback Press the Stop 4 button to stop playbackPlayback Playback settingsPlayback through the earphones Press and hold the 9button during playback Fast-forwardingRewindingPress and hold the 0button during playback Skipping to the beginning of the next file Skipping to the beginning of a fileSkipping to the beginning of the current file Skipping to the beginning of the previous filePlayback Music files Changing the playback speed/tone voice changerFast playback restrictions Noise Cancel P.70Playback ABC repeat playback ABC repeat playbackSelect a file for ABC repeat playback, and start playback Specifying new starting/ending points Stopping ABC repeat playbackPress the Stop 4 button Display, press the Erase button Index marks/temp marksIndex marks/temp marks Calendar Search function Using the Calendar Search function to search for a fileCalendar Search function Press the +/-, 9or 0 button to select Calendar SearchSettings template Play Scene Selecting a preset playback settings templateMode or playing a file, press Hold the MENU/SCENE button PackageErasing files Erasing files/foldersFolder or One file Erasing files/foldersErasing a folder Erasing files/foldersSelect the folder you want to erase P.24 Press the + button to select Start Press the `OK buttonBefore using the FM radio function Before using the FM radio functionPresetting a local radio station By scanning Presetting radio stations automaticallyPress the +/- button to select Start Presetting radio stations automaticallyListening to FM radio FM radio settingsListening to FM radio Press the F2 button to select the desired reception mode Selecting the reception modeListening to FM radio Listening to FM radioAdding preset radio stations Adding preset radio stations Deleting an unneeded preset radio station Deleting preset radio stationsDeleting preset radio stations Recording FM radio Recording FM radioRecording FM radio Recording FM radio Mode, press the MENU/SCENE Button Setting menu items Setting menu itemsPress the +/- button to select the desired setting item Basic operationSetting menu items Menu items that can be set during Playback Menu items that can be set during recordingSorting files Sort by File menu File MenuPreventing accidental file erasure File Lock Select the file you want to lock P.24File menu File Menu Press the +/- button to switch the screenDividing files File Divide File menu File Menu WS-823 and WS-822 models onlySelecting the recording sensitivity Rec Level Recording menu Rec MenuRecording menu Rec Menu Rec Mode Zoom Mic Setting the recording modeRecording menu Rec Menu Reducing noise during recording Low Cut Filter Selecting microphone directivity Zoom MicVoice-activated recording function Vcva Zoom mic functionSync. Rec P.67 Press the 9or 0button to adjust the voice activation levelPress the 9or 0button to adjust the voice sync level Adjusting the voice sync level for voice sync recordingVoice sync recording function V-Sync. Rec Press the REC s button to prepare for recordingPress the REC s button again Playback menu Play Menu Small volumePlayback menu Play Menu SilentNoise Cancel is only enabled in Recorder mode Reducing noise during playback Noise CancelPlayback menu Play Menu HighLowEmphasizing voice more clearly Voice Filter Play ModeWS-821 model only Press the +/- button to select File or FolderWhen Repeat or Random was selected When Playback range was selected File, Folder, AllPress the +/- button to set a level Changing music sound quality EqualizerPress the +/- button to select Forward Skip or Reverse SkipLanguage study TranscriptionSetting the LED indicator light LED Setting the backlight BacklightAdjusting the contrast Contrast LCD/Sound menu LCD/Sound MenuChanging the display language Language LCD/Sound menu LCD/Sound MenuSelecting the speaker output Speaker English, Español, FrançaisSetting power save mode Power Save Memory Select BatteryDevice menu Device Menu Selecting the recording mediaDevice menu Device Menu Press the 9or 0button to select the desired setting itemExample 1038 PM Example March 24USB Settings Reset Settings Setting the USB connectionSee Setting the USB connection USB Rec MenuDevice menu Device Menu Formatting a recording media FormatLCD/Sound Menu Device MenuSetting scanning sensitivity Scan Level Presetting a radio station Set stationsFM menu FM Menu Selecting the FM radio output OutputVoice Detect function can only be used in Recorder mode Page Moving/copying files Move/Copy Moving/copying files Move/CopyMoving/copying files Move/Copy When One file was selected Press the `OK button to continue to the next settingWhen Selected files was selected Moving/copying files Move/CopyPress the F2 button When All files was selectedDividing files File Divide File divide completed appears when the process has finishedDividing a file File Divide Dividing files File Divide Settings Setting the USB connection USB SettingsSetting the USB connection USB USB ConnectionPress the `OK button, and go to Step Î Formatting a recording media Format Formatting recording media FormatFormatting recording media Format Formatting recording media Format PC operating environment PC operating environmentPort Available USB port PC operating environment PC connection precautionsPC connection/disconnection PC connection/disconnectionPC connection/disconnection Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PCWindows Loading a file to a PC Loading a file to a PCMicroSD card Connect the voice recorder to the PC P.95 Usage as external memory of the PCCopy the desired data to the PC Usage as external memory of the PCAlarm message list Alarm message listMessage Meaning Action required Alarm message list Problem Possible cause Solution TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Battery Noise when monitoringRecording Unable to write indexExterior Recorder careMonitor Recorder careAccessories optional Trademarks and registered trademarks Copyright and trademark informationCopyright and trademark information Safety precautions Safety precautionsDo not place the battery near ignition sources Safety precautionsDo not use a battery with a scratched or damaged case Do not touch or hold the battery with wet handsData loss precautions Radio reception precautionRecorded file precautions Voice recorder and microSD cards disposal precautionsSpecifications Specifications SpecificationsFrequency response When recording from MIC jack When recording with built-in stereo microphoneDuring audio file playback all playback modes Battery lifeRecording media Recording mode Specifications Recording timeLinear PCM format MP3 formatWMA format Recording mode Recording time Specifications Maximum recording time per fileNumber of music tracks songs that can be recorded For customers in Canada FCC NoticeDeclaration of Conformity Telephone Number Tested To Comply With FCC StandardsOlympus Imaging Corp
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