Recording Modes (Rec Mode)

The recording mode can be chosen from ST XQ (stereo extra high quality sound recording), ST HQ (stereo high quality sound recording), ST SP (stereo standard recording), HQ (high quality sound recording), SP (standard recording), and LP (long-term recording).

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Recording Modes (Rec Mode)

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1While the recorder is stopped, press the MENU button for 1 second or longer.

The “Menu” screen opens (P. 42).

2Press the OK or 9button. The “Rec Menu” screen opens.

3Press the OK or 9button.

The recording mode setup process begins.

4Press the + or button to select the recording mode.

5Press the OK button to complete the setup screen.

If the 0 button is pressed, the setting will be canceled and it will return to the “Rec Menu” screen.

6Press the STOP button to close the menu.

a Record mode indicator

Press and hold the STOP button while the recorder is stopped to check “Remaining Memory” and “Remaining Recording Time” in the selected recording mode.

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Notes

When a meeting and lecture is to be recorded clearly, set other than LP mode to record.

When an external monaural microphone is used while the recorder is set to ST XQ, ST HQ, or ST SP

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mode, audio will be recorded to the L channel only.

 

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Olympus WS-331M manual Recording Modes Rec Mode, HQ 120, 3Press the OK or 9button, 6Press the Stop button to close the menu

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.

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