Erase, Menu, Other Functions, For safe And Correct Usage

Erase

4 Erasing

You can easily erase unnecessary files. Sequential file numbers are reassigned automatically.

Erasing One File at a Time

Other Functions

4 Connecting to Your PC

Apart from using this unit as a recorder, you can use it as an external memory for your computer, as a storage device.

s You can save the voice files recorded with this recorder on your PC as back-up.

s You can save images, text data, etc. on this recorder.

For safe And Correct Usage

• Do not leave the recorder in hot, humid locations such as inside a closed automobile

under direct sunlight or on the beach in the summer.

• Do not store the recorder in places exposed to excessive moisture or dust.

• Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol and lacquer thinner to clean the unit.

• Do not place the recorder on top of or near electric appliances such as TVs or refrigerators.

• Avoid sand or dirt. These can cause irreparable damage.

• Avoid strong vibrations or shocks.

• Do not disassemble, repair or modify the unit yourself.

• Do not operate the unit while operating a vehicle (such as a bicycle, motorcycle, or go-cart).

1	Press the FOLDER button
1	to choose a folder.
2	Press the FF or REW button
2	to choose the file you want
	to erase.
3	Press the ERASE button for
3	less than 3 seconds.
	The “ERASE” indicator flashes.
4	Press the ERASE button
4	again.

“DONE” blinks for two seconds and the deletion will be complete.

File to be erased

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S P	➜: Press the FF or REW button./➞: Press the PLAY button./■: Initial setting
L P
L P

sHQ is only available for the WS-200S.

s WS-200S is set to HQ by default. s WS-100 is set to HQ by default.

4 Basic Operation of the Menu Mode

Using the menu function, you can change various settings according to your preference.

1	Press and hold the MENU
1	button for 1 second or longer
	while the recorder is stopped.	➜
		➜

Press the FF or REW button

2 to select what you would like to set up.

Press the PLAY button to

s To ensure successful recording, make a test recording to choose appropriate microphone sensitivity before recording.

sIf you choose “HI”, we recommend setting the recording mode to HQ or HQ to best take advantage of the higher sensitivity.

sIf you choose “HI”, background noise may be high depending on the recording conditions.

4 Locking Files (LOCK)	Erase lock indicator

Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased. Locked files are not erased when you choose to erase all files from a folder.

In Menu mode selection... On, OFF

On: Locks the file and prevents it from being erased.

OFF: Unlocks the file and allows it to be erased.

4 Formatting the Recorder (FORMAT)

If you format the recorder, all function settings will return to their defaults. All files stored in the recorder will be deleted.

If you have important files that you want to save, connect the recorder to a computer and transfer those files from the recorder to the computer before formatting the device.

1Press the MENU button.

2Press the FF or REW button to choose “FORMAT”.

3 When the PLAY button is pressed, “nO” is displayed.

s The recorder will record in WMA (Windows Media Audio) format.

s The audio files recorded by this recorder can be played back on your computer using Windows Media

Player. You can also transfer the WMA files downloaded with Windows Media Player to your recorder

and enjoy them (excluding files with copyright protection).

	1 Before you detach the recorder, turn the
	POWER switch OFF and make sure that the
	display is turned off.	USB terminal
	If you detach the recorder before the display is turned off,	USB terminal

	data may be damaged.

2 Connect the recorder’s USB terminal to a PC USB port
or USB hub.
While connecting to the PC, “PC” is displayed blinking.
Once “PC LINK” is displayed, you can save or read the data.		➜
While transmitting data, “bUSy” is displayed, and the recording/
playing lamp flashes.
playing lamp flashes.
3 Transfer the audio files to your computer.
3 Transfer the audio files to your computer.
Connect the recorder to your computer and launch Explorer. The
recorder will be recognized as a removable disk.
Each of the five folders is named as DSS_FLDA, B, C, D and E.
The audio files are saved in these folders.
The audio files are saved in these folders.
All the audio files recorded by this recorder will be in .WMA format.
( i.e. V_200001.WMA)
You can copy them to any folder on your computer. Double click
the audio file, and Windows Media Player will be launched and

start playing back.
If you are using Windows 2000, Windows Media Player must be
installed on the PC.
4 Before you detach the recorder from the PC, carry out

• Keep the unit out of the reach of children.

Batteries

Warning

•Under no circumstances insert any other parts than the main unit into the battery compart- ment. This may result in battery leakage, overheating, fire or explosion.

•Batteries should never be exposed to flame, heated, short-circuited or disassembled.

•Do not attempt to recharge alkaline, lithium or any other non-rechargeable batteries.

•Never use any battery with a torn or cracked outer cover.

•Keep batteries out of the reach of children.

•If you notice anything unusual when using this product such as abnormal noise, heat,

smoke, or a burning odor:

1 remove the batteries immediately while being careful not to burn yourself, and; 2 call your dealer or local Olympus representative for servicing.

Troubleshooting

Q1 Nothing happens when a button is pressed.

A1 • The HOLD switch may be set to HOLD.

•The batteries may be depleted.

•The batteries may be inserted incorrectly.

Q2 No sound or quiet sound is heard from the speaker while playing back.

A2 • The earphone plug may be plugged into the recorder.

•The volume may be set to the minimum level.

Q3 Recording is not possible.

A3 By pressing the STOP button repeatedly while the recorder stops, check if the display shows:

Erase All Files from a Folder

1	Press the FOLDER button
	to choose a folder.

3 select the item to be set up.

Use the FF or REW button to

4 change the setting.

4 Press FF or REW to select “yES”, and press the

PLAY button.

After “ARE yOU SURE” is displayed, “nO” will be displayed.

5 Press FF or REW to select “yES”, and press the

PLAY button.

“DONE” displays when formatting ends.

sIt may take up to several tens of seconds to finish the initialization. Do not remove the battery or detach

“Remove Removable Media Device” and make sure
that the display is turned off.
Using the recorder on your PC
PC:	IBM PC/AT compatible PC
Operating System:	Microsoft Windows Me/ 2000 Professional/XP Professional,Home Edition
USB port:	One free port

•The remaining recording time in the selected folder may have reached“00:00”.

•The number of files is 199.

Check if the display shows “FULL” by pressing the REC button.

Q4 The playback speed is too fast (slow).

A4 The recorder may be set to Fast (slow) Playback.

Specifications

Press and hold the ERASE

2 button for 3 seconds or longer.

The “ERASE” indicator flashes.

Press the ERASE button

3 again.

“DONE” blinks for two seconds and the deletion will be complete.

Folder to be erased

5	Press the PLAY button to
	confirm the setting.

Press the STOP button to

6 close the menu.

the battery compartment from the recorder during that time. Otherwise data may be damaged. s Never format the recorder from a PC.

s When the recorder is formatted, all the stored data, including locked files, are erased.

4 Continuous Playback (All PLAY)

This function allows you to listen to all your recordings of one folder in one go without any stop between the files.

In Menu mode selection... On, OFF

On: Continuous playback.

OFF: Returns to normal playback mode.

s After the last file in the folder plays, “END” appears on the screen and playback

The support service will not cover if your PC has been updated from Windows 95 or 98 to Windows Me/ 2000/XP. Any failure on a self-modified PC will not be covered under the operational warranty.

Notes

s NEVER disconnect the USB cable while the record/play indicator lamp is flashing. If you do, the data will be destroyed.

s Be sure to push the cable connector all the way in. Otherwise, the recorder may not operate properly. s Refer to the user's manual for your PC regarding the USB port or USB hub on your PC.

s Use the supplied USB extension cable depending on situations.

4 Index Marks

Index marks can be placed in a file during recording or playback to provide and quick and

Recording medium:

Recording time:

Microphone:

Speaker: Maximum power:

Built-in flash memory

WS-200S: 128 MB

HQ mode: Approx. 4 hours 20 minutes

HQ mode:	Approx. 8 hours 50 minutes
SP mode:	Approx. 17 hours 25 minutes
LP mode:	Approx. 54 hours 50 minutes

WS-100: 64 MB

HQ mode: Approx. 4 hours 20 minutes

SP mode: Approx. 8 hours 40 minutes

LP mode: Approx. 27 hours 20 minutes Electret Condenser Microphone (monaural) Built-in ø 16 mm round dynamic speaker

100 mW

Notes

s An erased file cannot be restored.

s The file set to erase lock will not be erased.

s If operation is not executed for 8 seconds during the setting, it will return to the stop status.

s Completion of erasing may take several tens of seconds. Do not remove the battery or detach the battery compartment from the recorder during in that time. Otherwise data may be damaged.

sThe recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a selected item is not applied.

s If you press the STOP or REC button during a menu setup operation, the recorder will stop and apply the items that were set to that point.

4 Recording Modes (MOdE)	Current recording mode
4 Recording Modes (MOdE)
The recording mode can be chosen from HQ (stereo high quality

sound recording) and HQ (high quality sound recording), SP (standard

recording), and LP (long-term recording).

stops automatically.

4 System Sounds (bEEP)

The recorder beeps to alert you to button operations or warn you of errors. System sounds may be turned off.

In Menu mode selection... On, OFF

easy way of keeping track of important sections in the file.

1Press the INDEX button during recording (pause recording) or playback to set

an index mark.

An index number appears on the display.

Clearing an Index Mark

Press the ERASE button while the index number appears on the display.

s Up to 16 index marks can be set in a file.

s Sequential index marks numbers are reassigned automatically. s Index marks cannot be set or cleared in a locked file.

s Index marks can be placed only on to the files recorded by this recorder or Olympus IC recorder.

Earphone jack (stereo): Microphone jack: (WS-200S: stereo) (WS-100: monaural) Power supply:

Continuous battery use time (LP):

Dimensions:

Weight:

ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 8 Ω

ø 3.5 mm diameter, impedance 2 kΩ

AAA(LR03 or R03) battery or Ni-MH rechargeable battery Alkaline battery: Approx. 13 hours

Ni-MH rechargeable battery: Approx. 12 hours 94 (L) ⋅ 40 (W) ⋅ 15.1 (T) mm

WS-200S: 54 g (including battery)

WS-100: 54 g (including battery)

4 Display (LCD panel)

In Menu mode selection...

HQ, HQ, SP, LP

4 Using The Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA)

* Battery life is measured by Olympus. It varies greatly according to the type of batteries

used and the conditions of use.

71 Folder indicator

2 Record mode indicator

83 Microphone sensitivity display

94 VCVA (Variable Control Voice Actuator) indicator

05 Erase lock indicator

6 Current time/date, recording date (REC DATE), remaining recording time (REMAIN), menu display, file length

7 Battery indicator

8 Index indicator

9 Stereo display

0 Current file number

Mode		HQ	HQ	SP	LP
Model		HQ	HQ	SP	LP
Model
WS-200S	Approx.4 hours 20 minutes		Approx.8 hours 50 minutes	Approx.17 hours 25 minutes	Approx.54 hours 50 minutes

WS-100			Approx.4 hours 20 minutes	Approx.8 hours 40 minutes	Approx.27 hours 20 minutes
WS-100			Approx.4 hours 20 minutes	Approx.8 hours 40 minutes	Approx.27 hours 20 minutes

sThe recording time shown above is for one continuous file. The available recording time may be shorter than specified if several files are recorded. (Use the remaining time and recorded time only as references.)

sHQ is only available for the WS-200S.

When the microphone senses that sounds have reached a preset	VCVA indicator
volume, the built-in Variable Control Voice Actuator (VCVA) starts


recording automatically, and stops it when the volume drops.
Particularly helpful for extended recording, the VCVA not only conserves
memory by turning off recording during silent periods, but also makes

playback more efficient and convenient.

In Menu mode selection... On, OFF

s Using the FF and REW buttons, the VCVA level can be adjusted in 15 levels.

s The recording/playing lamp is lit during recording. When the recorder is in Standby

mode, the recording/playing lamp flashes and “VCVA” flashes on the display.

General Precautions

Read this manual carefully to ensure that you know how to operate it safely and correctly. Keep this manual in an easily accessible location for future reference.

•The warning symbols indicate important safety related information. To protect yourself and oth- ers from personal injury or damage to property, it is essential that you always read the warnings and information provided.

Warning regarding data loss

Recorded content in memory may be destroyed or erased by operating mistakes, unit malfunction, or during repair work. For important recorded content, we recommend you to write it down some- where or make a back-up by downloading to a PC.

* Your recorded contents are for your personal use or pleasure only. It is prohibited to record

copyrighted material without permission of the copyright holders according to copyright law.

* Specifications and design are subject to change without notice for improvement of performance.

Accessories (Optional)

Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery Charger: BU-400 (Europe only)

Ni-MH Rechargeable Battery: BR401

Connecting cord (Earphone jack ↔ Microphone jack): KA333

Stereo microphone: ME51S (for WS-200S)

Noise Cancellation monaural microphone: ME12

Electret condenser microphone: ME15

Telephone pickup: TP7

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Olympus WS-200S, WS-100 Erase, Menu, Other Functions, For safe And Correct Usage, Troubleshooting

Models: WS-200S WS-100

Erase

Menu

Other Functions

For safe And Correct Usage

Troubleshooting

Specifications

General Precautions

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