Olympus WS-822, WS-823, WS-821 user manual Table of contents

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Table of contents

Names of parts

4

Recorder

4

Display

5

1 Getting started

 

Setup

8

Inserting the battery

9

Turn the power ON

9

Setting the inserted battery

10

Setting the date/time

10

Charging the battery

11

Charging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connector

11

Charging the battery by connecting to an AC adapter with a USB

 

connection (model A514; optional)

13

Batteries

15

Inserting/removing a microSD card

17

Inserting a microSD card

17

Removing a microSD card

18

Preventing accidental operation

19

Setting HOLD mode

19

Releasing HOLD mode

19

Turning the power OFF

20

Turning the power OFF

20

[Home] screen operations

21

Selecting the mode

21

Folders

23

Folders for voice recordings

23

Folders for music playback

23

Selecting folders and files

24

2 Recording

Recording

26

Basic recording procedure

26

Pausing/resuming recording

28

Quickly checking a recording

28

Monitoring while recording

29

 

Recording with an external microphone

30

 

Recording with an external microphone

30

 

Recording from another connected device

31

 

Recording audio from another device with this recorder

31

 

Recording audio from this recorder with another device

31

EN

Changing the recording scene [Rec Scene]

32

Changing the recording scene

32

 

3

Playback

 

Playback

34

Basic playback procedure

34

Playback through the earphones

35

Fast-forwarding

36

Rewinding

36

Skipping to the beginning of a file

37

Changing the playback speed/tone (voice changer*)

38

ABC repeat playback

40

Index marks/temp marks

43

Writing an index mark/temp mark

43

Erasing an index mark/temp mark

43

Calendar Search function

44

Using the Calendar Search function to search for a file

44

Selecting preset playback settings template [Play Scene]

45

Selecting a preset playback settings template

45

Erasing files/folders

46

Erasing files

46

Erasing a folder

47

4

FM radio

 

 

(WS-823 model only)

 

Before using the FM radio function

48

Presetting radio stations automatically

49

Presetting a local radio station [By scanning]

49

Listening to FM radio

51

Listening to FM radio

51

Selecting the reception mode

52

Adding preset radio stations

53

Adding a radio station received manually as a preset station

 

[Set manually]

53

Deleting preset radio stations

55

Deleting an unneeded preset radio station

55

Recording FM radio

56

Recording FM radio

56

5

Menu

 

Setting menu items

58

Basic operation

58

File menu [File Menu]

61

Extracting the speaking portions of files of spoken-word content

 

[Voice Detect]

61

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Contents WS-823 WS-822 WS-821 Table of contents Table of contents Recorder USB connector/USB connectorNames of parts Names of partsNames of parts DisplayMusic title Artist name Folder indicator, speaker muting indicator and file lockList display File display List displayElapsed recording time ! Possible recording time Recording format indicatorMeanings of indicators shown in indicator Display area same for all modesSetup Setup Inserting the batteryAlkaline Setting the inserted batteryPress the `OK button to finalize the setting Charging the battery Charging the batteryCharging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connector Press the `OK button to start charging the batteryCharging the battery Charging has finished when the battery indicator changes toConnect the AC adapter to an AC power outlet Press the `OK button to start chargingCharging the battery Batteries BatteriesRechargeable batteries Batteries Battery precautions BatteriesInserting a microSD card Close the battery/card coverInserting/removing a microSD card Inserting/removing a microSD cardInserting/removing a microSD card Removing a microSD cardPreventing accidental operation Setting Hold modeReleasing Hold mode Preventing accidental operationTurning the power OFF Turning the power OFFTurning the power OFF Power Save modePress the F1 Home button to display the Home screen Selecting the modeHome screen operations HomeHome screen operations Home screen operationsSecond level FoldersFolders for voice recordings FoldersForward `OK button Selecting folders and filesLes Back List buttonSelecting folders and files Selecting folders and files+/- button Recording Basic recording procedurePress the Stop 4 button when you want to stop recording Press the REC s button to start recordingFile number Appended file numbers are RecordingDate recorded ExtensionPress the REC s button during recording Pausing/resuming recordingQuickly checking a recording Press the `OK button during recordingConnect the earphones to the voice recorder’s EAR jack Recording settingsMonitoring while recording 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 Rec Scene Changing the recording scenePreregistered Rec Scene settings Recording scene Rec ScenePress the `OK button to start playback Basic playback procedurePlayback Press the Stop 4 button to stop playbackPlayback through the earphones Playback settingsPlayback Press and hold the 0button during playback Fast-forwardingRewindingPress and hold the 9button during playback Skipping to the beginning of the current file Skipping to the beginning of a fileSkipping to the beginning of the next file Skipping to the beginning of the previous fileChanging the playback speed/tone voice changer Playback Music filesNoise Cancel P.70 Fast playback restrictionsSelect a file for ABC repeat playback, and start playback ABC repeat playbackPlayback ABC repeat playback Stopping ABC repeat playback Specifying new starting/ending pointsPress the Stop 4 button Index marks/temp marks Index marks/temp marksDisplay, press the Erase button Calendar Search function Using the Calendar Search function to search for a fileCalendar Search function Press the +/-, 9or 0 button to select Calendar SearchMode or playing a file, press Selecting a preset playback settings templateSettings template Play Scene Hold the MENU/SCENE button PackageFolder or One file Erasing files/foldersErasing files Erasing files/foldersSelect the folder you want to erase P.24 Erasing files/foldersErasing a folder Press the + button to select Start Press the `OK buttonBefore using the FM radio function Before using the FM radio functionPresetting radio stations automatically Presetting a local radio station By scanningPresetting radio stations automatically Press the +/- button to select StartListening to FM radio FM radio settingsListening to FM radio Listening to FM radio Selecting the reception modePress the F2 button to select the desired reception mode Listening to FM radioAdding preset radio stations Adding preset radio stations Deleting preset radio stations Deleting preset radio stationsDeleting an unneeded preset radio station Recording FM radio Recording FM radioRecording FM radio Recording FM radio Press the +/- button to select the desired setting item Setting menu itemsMode, press the MENU/SCENE Button Setting menu items Basic operationSetting menu items Menu items that can be set during recording Menu items that can be set during PlaybackPreventing accidental file erasure File Lock File menu File MenuSorting files Sort by Select the file you want to lock P.24Dividing files File Divide Press the +/- button to switch the screenFile menu File Menu File menu File Menu WS-823 and WS-822 models onlyRecording menu Rec Menu Recording menu Rec MenuSelecting the recording sensitivity Rec Level Recording menu Rec Menu Setting the recording modeRec Mode Zoom Mic Voice-activated recording function Vcva Selecting microphone directivity Zoom MicReducing noise during recording Low Cut Filter Zoom mic functionPress the 9or 0button to adjust the voice activation level Sync. Rec P.67Voice sync recording function V-Sync. Rec Adjusting the voice sync level for voice sync recordingPress the 9or 0button to adjust the voice sync level Press the REC s button to prepare for recordingPress the REC s button again Playback menu Play Menu Small volumePlayback menu Play Menu SilentPlayback menu Play Menu Reducing noise during playback Noise CancelNoise Cancel is only enabled in Recorder mode HighLowWS-821 model only Voice Filter Play ModeEmphasizing voice more clearly Press the +/- button to select File or FolderWhen Playback range was selected File, Folder, All When Repeat or Random was selectedPress the +/- button to select Changing music sound quality EqualizerPress the +/- button to set a level Forward Skip or Reverse SkipTranscription Language studyAdjusting the contrast Contrast Setting the backlight BacklightSetting the LED indicator light LED LCD/Sound menu LCD/Sound MenuSelecting the speaker output Speaker LCD/Sound menu LCD/Sound MenuChanging the display language Language English, Español, FrançaisDevice menu Device Menu Memory Select BatterySetting power save mode Power Save Selecting the recording mediaExample 1038 PM Press the 9or 0button to select the desired setting itemDevice menu Device Menu Example March 24See Setting the USB connection USB Setting the USB connectionUSB Settings Reset Settings Rec MenuLCD/Sound Menu Formatting a recording media FormatDevice menu Device Menu Device MenuFM menu FM Menu Presetting a radio station Set stationsSetting scanning sensitivity Scan Level 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 Selected files was selected Press the `OK button to continue to the next settingWhen One file was selected Moving/copying files Move/CopyWhen All files was selected Press the F2 buttonDividing a file File Divide File divide completed appears when the process has finishedDividing files File Divide Dividing files File Divide Setting the USB connection USB Setting the USB connection USB SettingsSettings USB ConnectionPress the `OK button, and go to Step Î Formatting recording media Format Formatting recording media FormatFormatting a recording media Format Formatting recording media Format Port Available USB port PC operating environmentPC operating environment PC connection precautions PC operating environmentPC connection/disconnection PC connection/disconnectionWindows Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PCPC connection/disconnection MicroSD card Loading a file to a PCLoading a file to a PC Copy the desired data to the PC Usage as external memory of the PCConnect the voice recorder to the PC P.95 Usage as external memory of the PCMessage Meaning Action required Alarm message listAlarm message list Alarm message list Troubleshooting TroubleshootingProblem Possible cause Solution Troubleshooting Recording Noise when monitoringBattery Unable to write indexMonitor Recorder careExterior Recorder careAccessories optional Copyright and trademark information Copyright and trademark informationTrademarks and registered trademarks Safety precautions Safety precautionsSafety precautions Do not place the battery near ignition sourcesDo not touch or hold the battery with wet hands Do not use a battery with a scratched or damaged caseRecorded file precautions Radio reception precautionData loss precautions Voice recorder and microSD cards disposal precautionsSpecifications Frequency response When recording from MIC jack SpecificationsSpecifications When recording with built-in stereo microphoneBattery life During audio file playback all playback modesLinear PCM format Specifications Recording timeRecording media Recording mode MP3 formatWMA format Number of music tracks songs that can be recorded Specifications Maximum recording time per fileRecording mode Recording time Declaration of Conformity FCC NoticeFor customers in Canada Telephone Number Tested To Comply With FCC StandardsOlympus Imaging Corp