Olympus WS-311M, WS-331M, WS-321M manual Main Features of the Digital Voice Recorder

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Getting Started

Main Features

This product can be used to record meetings or notes, for use in conferences and other business settings, and for language studies. It can also be used as a digital music player. This recorder features a two-part design. The battery compartment separates from the main unit to expose a USB terminal, for direct connection to your PC.

Main Features

Main Features of the Digital

Voice Recorder

●The recorder stores highly compressed WMA (Windows Media Audio) format voice messages in integrated flash memory. (☞ P. 19)

It can also play back WMA and MP3 (MPEG-1/MPEG-2 Audio Layer-3) format files. (☞ P. 30)

●It has a built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) function. (☞ P. 22)

●The Low Cut Filter minimizes air conditioner noise and other similar noises while recording. (☞ P. 26)

●A Noise Cancel function (☞ P. 34) and a Voice Filter

function (☞ P. 36) cut noise and enable clear audio playback.

External Microphone (optional) ☞ P. 97

Stereo microphone

Noise-Cancellation monaural microphone

Telephone pickup

Tie clip microphone

●You can choose one of three stereo or three monaural recording modes. (☞ P. 24)

Recording time:

Recording modes

WS-331M (2GB)

WS-321M (1GB)

WS-311M (512MB)

 

 

 

 

ST XQ

35 hours 30 minutes

17 hours 40 minutes

8 hours 45 minutes

ST HQ

71 hours 00 minutes

35 hours 25 minutes

17 hours 40 minutes

ST SP

142 hours 05 minutes

70 hours 55 minutes

35 hours 25 minutes

HQ

142 hours 05 minutes

70 hours 55 minutes

35 hours 25 minutes

SP

279 hours 35 minutes

139 hours 40 minutes

69 hours 40 minutes

LP

555 hours 45 minutes

277 hours 35 minutes

138 hours 30 minutes

Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made. (The displayed available recording time

8 and recorded time are approximate indications.)

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Contents WS-331M WS-321M WS-311M Introduction TrademarksUsing the Recorder on Your PC Feature Common to the Voice Recorder Music PlayerGetting Started Other InformationTable of Contents Table of Contents General Precautions Safe and Proper UsageGeneral Precautions BatteriesMain Features Main FeaturesMain Features of the Digital Voice Recorder You can play back music files in WMA and MP3 format. P Main Features of the Digital Music PlayerMain Features Identification of Parts Identification PartsVoice mode display Music mode display Display LCD PanelIdentification of Parts 01 /36Inserting Battery Replacing the BatteryAs possible When the battery is too weak Ni-MH Rechargeable BatteryPower Supply Turning On the PowerTurning Off the Power Slide the Hold switch in the direction indicated byVoice Mode and Music Mode Voice ModeSlide the mode switch to the Voice position List displayMusic Mode Voice Mode and Music ModeSlide the mode switch to the Music position Root MusicMeaning of Icons in this Manual How to Select a FileVoice Mode Setting Time/Date Time & Date 1Press the 9 or 0 button to select the item to set1M 7D 2007Y 8 PMSetting Time/Date Time & Date Changing the Time/DateRecording 1202Press the REC button to start recording 3Press the Stop button to stop recordingRecording PauseResume Recording M 1 3 SConnect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder Listening While Audio is RecordedUsing the Variable Control Voice Actuator Vcva 6Press the OK button to complete the setup screen4Press the OK or 9button. The Vcva setup process begins 3Press the + or button to choose VcvaUsing the Variable Control Voice Actuator Vcva 121Recording Modes Rec Mode HQ 1203Press the OK or 9button 6Press the Stop button to close the menuPress the OK button to complete Setup screen Microphone sensitivity setup process beginsMicrophone Sensitivity Mic Sense Press the Stop button to close the a Menu7Press the Stop button to close the menu Set the Low Cut Filter Low Cut Filter3Press the + or button to choose Low Cut Filter Set Low Cut Filter Low Set the Low Cut Filter Low Cut FilterRecording condition Recording from External Microphone or Other Devices Recording with External MicrophoneTie clip microphone ME15 Monaural Telephone pickup TP7 MonauralOr Other Devices Recording from External Microphone or Other DevicesRecording from Playing HQ 03Playing H 5 6 M 0 2 S G BForwarding M 0 5 SBack from where it was stopped 22 M41 S RewindingPlayback Locating the Beginning of the FilePlayback Through Earphone Noise Cancel Function Noise Cancel 4Press the + or button to choose Noise CancelFunction Noise Cancel 2Press the + or button to choose Play MenuNoise Cancel Function Noise Cancel 7Press the OK button to complete the setup screenNoise Cancel indicator Noise Cancel Function NoiseSet the Voice Filter Voice Filter 4Press the + or button to choose Voice Filter6Press the + or button to choose between On and Off SetSet the Voice Filter Voice Filter Voice Filter indicatorSet the Voice Filter Voice Filter Playback All Play Continuous playback setup process beginsContinuous Playback All Play Continuous Playback All Play Press the Stop button to close the menu7will return to the Play Menu screen 8the 0button to close the menu screenLocking Files Lock 1Choose the file that you want to lockFile display, press the 9or 0 button to select a file 4The Sub Menu screen opens8Press the Stop button to close the menu Erase lock indicatorLocking Files Lock Menu Menu List Voice ModeSetting Menu List Voice Mode Sub MenuSaving Files in Your PC Precautions on Using the Recorder Connected to a PCSaving Files inYour PC Saving Files in Your PC/Operating En vironment Operating EnvironmentSaving Files in Your PC Display will turn off Connecting toYour PCConnecting to Your PC Disconnecting from Your PC Connecting to Your PCConnecting to Your PC Drive letter will differ depending onUsing the Recorder as a Music Player Using Windows Media PlayerCopyright and Copyright Protection Feature DRM By using Windows Media Player, music filesImporting Content for Listening on the Recorder Import Files Using Windows Media PlayerImporting Content For Listening on the Recorder Transfer files from the PC to the recorderWindow Names Window NamesCopying Music from CD Copying Music from CDTransferring Music File to the Recorder Transferring Music File to the RecorderRecorder is recognized as a Removable Disk Transferring Music File to the RecorderFile is transferred to the recorder 6Click the Start Sync 1Set the mode switch to Music Music Playback3Select the music file that you want to play P 4Press the Play or OK button to start playback5Press the + or button to select the proper sound volume Music PlaybackStop a file play back at any point MusicMusic Playback Skip a Music File While Playing It Select Play Mode Play Mode Select Play Mode Play2Press the OK or 9button File Repeat 1 Play the current file repeatedlySelect Play Mode Play Mode Selected play modePress the Stop button to close 6menu4Press the OK or 9button. The random setup process begins Random Playback Random3Press the + or button to choose Random Random Playback RandomRandom playback indicator Random Playback RandomSurround effect setup process begins SRS 3D Increasing the WOW Effect WOW3Press the + or button to choose WOW 5Press the OK or 9button again7Press the OK button to save your setting Increasing the WOW Effect WOW6Press the + or button to select the surround level 8Press the + or button to choose TruBass12Press the Stop button to close the menu 11Press the OK button to save your settingWOW indicator Selecting Equaliz er EQ Selecting Equalizer EQ3Press the + or button to choose EQ Selecting Equalizer EQ Moving the Tracks Move ButtonMoving the Tracks Move 9Press the Stop button to close the menuIf there are more files to move, repeat Steps 5 through Music Song A.wma Song C.wmaMenu List Music Mode Menu List Music ModeSettingRef. Menu List Music Mode Time & Date FormatErasing Erasing One File at a TimeSelect the file you want to delete Press the Erase button2The Cancel indicator flashes 120 Erase All Files from a FolderErasing 120Erasing Set the Recorder to Hold Mode Exit Hold ModeHold HoldSetting an Index Mark or a Temp Mark Index Marks and Temp MarksClearing an Index Mark or a Temp Mark 1Press the Index button during recording or playingIndex Marks and Temp Marks Approximately 2 seconds onDisplay They will be automatically erasedHow to Begin Segment Repeat Playback M 3 6 SM 5 0 S Segment repeat playback M 4 1 SHow to Begin Segment Repeat Pla yback How to Begin Segment Repeat PlaybackCancel the Segment Repeat Playback Function Menu Setting Method Menu Setting Method2Press the + or button to move to the item to be set 4Press the + or button to move to the item to be setMenu Setting Method 6Press the + or button to change the settingAuto backspace review setup process begins Auto Backspace Review Back Space5Press the + or button to select space Off Perform normal cueingPlayback starts at the set point of seconds before Auto Backspace Review Back Space8Press the 0button while the file is being replayed Change Playback Speed Setting Change Playback SpeedPlayback speed setup process begins Changing the Playback Speed Play Speed7Press the OK or 9button 8Press the + or button to set the playback speed10Press the Stop button to close the menu System sound setup process begins On System sounds are enabled Off System sounds are disabledSystem Sounds Beep 2Press the + or button to choose Beep & DisplayOn Backlight is enabled Off Backlight is disabled Backlight BacklightMenu screen opens P , P.70 Backlight BacklightLCD Contrast Adjustment Contrast Press the OK button to complete 7the setup screen LED setup process begins6On LED light will be set Off LED light will be canceled Press the + or button to choose Between On and OffFormatting the Recorder Format 2Press the + or button to choose Sub Menu4Press the + or button to choose Format 6Press the + button to choose StartFormatting begins and an indicator flashes on the display Format Done displays when formatting endsFormatting the Recorder Format 7Press the OK buttonViewing System Information System Inf o 4Press the + or button to choose System InfoYou can check the recorders information on the menu screen Connecting the recorder to your PC 1Start WindowsOpen the Explorer window Copy the dataMessage Meaning Explanation Action Alarm Message ListAlarm Message List Troubleshooting Symptom Probable cause ActionAccessories Optional Specifications Specifications Technical Assistance and Support Tec hnical Assistance Suppor tCanadian RFI For customers in EuropeU1-BZ8231-03 AP0706

WS-311M, WS-321M, WS-331M specifications

The Olympus WS series of digital voice recorders, specifically the WS-331M, WS-321M, and WS-311M, are designed for users seeking high-quality audio recording in a compact and portable form factor. These models are particularly favored by professionals, students, and journalists for their user-friendly features and superior sound quality.

The WS-331M is the flagship model among the three, boasting advanced features that enhance recording versatility. It includes a high-fidelity stereo microphone system, which captures clear and detailed audio in various environments. The WS-331M offers a recording time of up to 4 GB, allowing extensive recording sessions without the need for immediate file management. It also supports a variety of recording formats, including PCM for high-quality recordings, ensuring professional-grade sound fidelity.

The WS-321M strikes a balance between performance and affordability. It features a similar design and functionality to the WS-331M but is equipped with a slightly lower recording capacity. Nonetheless, it still offers impressive audio quality with its built-in stereo microphones and an intuitive interface that simplifies the recording process. The WS-321M also includes a voice activation feature, enabling hands-free recording, which is ideal for capturing lectures and interviews.

The WS-311M is the most basic model in the series, but it does not compromise on essential features. It provides solid performance with its built-in microphones and user-friendly controls. The WS-311M is particularly suitable for casual users who need a reliable recorder for everyday use. With a smaller memory capacity compared to its siblings, it still offers ample recording time for personal notes and reminders.

All models within the WS series integrate Olympus' well-known technologies, such as noise cancellation and voice filter features, which enhance audio clarity by eliminating background noise. The devices are lightweight and portable, making them easy to carry around for on-the-go recording. Battery life is impressive across the models, allowing for extended usage without frequent recharging.

In summary, the Olympus WS-331M, WS-321M, and WS-311M provide a range of digital voice recording solutions that cater to various user needs. With their high-quality audio capabilities, user-friendly interfaces, and innovative features, these recorders stand out as dependable tools for anyone in need of reliable voice recording technology.
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