Troubleshooting

Symptom

Probable cause

Action

 

 

 

 

 

If the built-in speaker amps are used

 

 

to monitor recording, there is a risk

 

 

that audio feedback will occur while

 

 

recording. It is recommended that

Noise is audible

 

you use earphones as the recording

 

monitor.

through the recording

Acoustic feedback is occurring.

 

Make adjustments, such as further

monitor

 

 

 

distancing the earphones from

 

 

the microphones, not pointing the

 

 

microphones at the earphones, or

 

 

lowering the volume of the recording

 

 

monitor.

 

The maximum number of marks has

Erase unnecessary marks (☞ P.42).

 

been reached.

 

 

Unable to set index

The file is locked.

Unlock the file (☞ P.55).

marks, temp marks

 

 

 

The file is read-only.

Unlock the file or cancel the file’s read-

 

only setting on the PC.

 

 

 

WS-813 only:

 

 

 

 

 

The earphones are not plugged into

The supplied earphones also function

Cannot receive

as an antenna. When using the

the EAR jack.

recorder as a radio, be sure to plug in

FM radio signal

 

 

the earphones.

 

[Output] is set to [Earphone].

To output from the built-in speaker, set

 

[Output] to [Speaker] (☞ P.67).

 

 

 

WS-813, WS-812 only:

 

 

 

 

 

 

When using the supplied rechargeable

 

[Battery] is set to [Alkaline].

battery, set the battery setting

 

to [Ni-MH]. Also, avoid using the

 

 

battery outside the recommended

Cannot recharge

 

temperature range (☞ P.15, P.18, P.65).

 

You have not pressed the

When using the USB connection,

 

follow the confirmation display and

 

`OK button.

 

press the `OK button.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[USB Class] is set to [Composite].

Set [USB Class] to [Storage Class]

 

(☞ P.73).

 

 

 

 

 

The PC is unable

[USB Connection] is set to

 

to recognize the

Set [USB Connection] to [PC] (☞ P.73).

[AC Adapter].

recorder

 

 

 

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WS-811, WS-812, WS-813 specifications

The Olympus WS series of digital voice recorders, specifically the WS-813, WS-812, and WS-811 models, are engineered for versatility and high-quality audio capture, making them ideal for students, professionals, and anyone in need of efficient sound recording. Each of these models shares a sleek, compact design, which enhances portability without compromising functionality.

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