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Recording with an external microphone

Recording with an external microphone

You can record audio input using an external microphone or other device connected to the voice recorder’s microphone jack. Do not plug or unplug devices into voice recorder jacks while recording.

Recording with an external microphone

1Connect an external microphone to the voice recorder’s MIC jack.

To MIC jack

NOTE

•Connecting an external microphone to the voice recorder’s MIC jack disables the built-in microphone.

•Microphones with plug-in power supplies can be used.

•When [Rec Mode] is set to stereo, recording with an external mono microphone records on the left channel only (☞ P.64).

•When [Rec Mode] is set to mono, only the input from the left channel microphone is recorded when using an external stereo microphone (☞ P.64).

2Start recording.

•See “Recording” (☞ P.26) for descriptions of recording operations.

TIP

•See “Accessories (optional)”

(☞ P.105) for the compatible external microphones.

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Olympus WS-823, WS-821, WS-822 user manual Recording with an external microphone, Start recording, See Accessories optional

Contents

WS-823 WS-822 WS-821 Table of contents Table of contents Recorder USB connector/USB connectorNames of parts Names of parts Names of parts Display Music title Artist name Folder indicator, speaker muting indicator and file lockList display File display List display Elapsed recording time ! Possible recording time Recording format indicatorMeanings of indicators shown in indicator Display area same for all modes Setup Setup Inserting the battery Setting the inserted battery Press the `OK button to finalize the settingAlkaline Charging the battery Charging the batteryCharging the battery by connecting to a PC’s USB connector Press the `OK button to start charging the battery Charging the battery Charging has finished when the battery indicator changes to Connect the AC adapter to an AC power outlet Press the `OK button to start charging Charging the battery Batteries Rechargeable batteriesBatteries Batteries Battery precautions Batteries Inserting a microSD card Close the battery/card coverInserting/removing a microSD card Inserting/removing a microSD card Inserting/removing a microSD card Removing a microSD card Preventing accidental operation Setting Hold modeReleasing Hold mode Preventing accidental operation Turning the power OFF Turning the power OFFTurning the power OFF Power Save mode Press the F1 Home button to display the Home screen Selecting the modeHome screen operations Home Home screen operations Home screen operations Second level FoldersFolders for voice recordings Folders Forward `OK button Selecting folders and filesLes Back List button Selecting folders and files +/- buttonSelecting folders and files Recording Basic recording procedurePress the Stop 4 button when you want to stop recording Press the REC s button to start recording File number Appended file numbers are RecordingDate recorded Extension Press the REC s button during recording Pausing/resuming recordingQuickly checking a recording Press the `OK button during recording Connect the earphones to the voice recorder’s EAR jack Recording settingsMonitoring while recording MP3 256 kbps Recording with an external microphone See Accessories optionalRecording with an external microphone Start recording Recording from another connected device Recording from another connected device Changing the recording scene Rec Scene Changing the recording scene Preregistered Rec Scene settings Recording scene Rec Scene Press the `OK button to start playback Basic playback procedurePlayback Press the Stop 4 button to stop playback Playback settings PlaybackPlayback through the earphones Fast-forwardingRewinding Press and hold the 9button during playbackPress and hold the 0button 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 file Changing the playback speed/tone voice changer Playback Music files Noise Cancel P.70 Fast playback restrictions ABC repeat playback Playback ABC repeat playbackSelect a file for ABC repeat playback, and start playback Stopping ABC repeat playback Specifying new starting/ending points Press the Stop 4 button Index marks/temp marks Display, press the Erase buttonIndex marks/temp marks Calendar Search function Using the Calendar Search function to search for a fileCalendar Search function Press the +/-, 9or 0 button to select Calendar Search Mode or playing a file, press Selecting a preset playback settings templateSettings template Play Scene Hold the MENU/SCENE button Package Folder or One file Erasing files/foldersErasing files Erasing files/folders Select the folder you want to erase P.24 Erasing files/foldersErasing a folder Press the + button to select Start Press the `OK button Before using the FM radio function Before using the FM radio function Presetting radio stations automatically Presetting a local radio station By scanning Presetting radio stations automatically Press the +/- button to select Start FM radio settings Listening to FM radioListening to FM radio Listening to FM radio Selecting the reception modePress the F2 button to select the desired reception mode Listening to FM radio Adding preset radio stations Adding preset radio stations Deleting preset radio stations Deleting an unneeded preset radio stationDeleting preset radio stations 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 operation Setting menu items Menu items that can be set during recording Menu items that can be set during Playback Preventing accidental file erasure File Lock File menu File MenuSorting files Sort by Select the file you want to lock P.24 Dividing files File Divide Press the +/- button to switch the screenFile menu File Menu File menu File Menu WS-823 and WS-822 models only Recording menu Rec Menu Selecting the recording sensitivity Rec LevelRecording menu Rec Menu Setting the recording mode Rec Mode Zoom MicRecording menu Rec Menu Voice-activated recording function Vcva Selecting microphone directivity Zoom MicReducing noise during recording Low Cut Filter Zoom mic function Press the 9or 0button to adjust the voice activation level Sync. Rec P.67 Voice 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 recording Press the REC s button again Playback menu Play Menu Small volumePlayback menu Play Menu Silent Playback menu Play Menu Reducing noise during playback Noise CancelNoise Cancel is only enabled in Recorder mode HighLow WS-821 model only Voice Filter Play ModeEmphasizing voice more clearly Press the +/- button to select File or Folder When Playback range was selected File, Folder, All When Repeat or Random was selected Press the +/- button to select Changing music sound quality EqualizerPress the +/- button to set a level Forward Skip or Reverse Skip Transcription Language study Adjusting the contrast Contrast Setting the backlight BacklightSetting the LED indicator light LED LCD/Sound menu LCD/Sound Menu Selecting the speaker output Speaker LCD/Sound menu LCD/Sound MenuChanging the display language Language English, Español, Français Device menu Device Menu Memory Select BatterySetting power save mode Power Save Selecting the recording media Example 1038 PM Press the 9or 0button to select the desired setting itemDevice menu Device Menu Example March 24 See Setting the USB connection USB Setting the USB connectionUSB Settings Reset Settings Rec Menu LCD/Sound Menu Formatting a recording media FormatDevice menu Device Menu Device Menu FM menu FM Menu Presetting a radio station Set stationsSetting scanning sensitivity Scan Level Selecting the FM radio output Output Voice 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/Copy When All files was selected Press the F2 button File divide completed appears when the process has finished Dividing files File DivideDividing a file File Divide Dividing files File Divide Setting the USB connection USB Setting the USB connection USB SettingsSettings USB Connection Press the `OK button, and go to Step Î Formatting recording media Format Formatting a recording media FormatFormatting recording media Format Formatting recording media Format PC operating environment PC operating environmentPort Available USB port PC connection precautions PC operating environment PC connection/disconnection PC connection/disconnection Disconnecting the voice recorder from a PC PC connection/disconnectionWindows Loading a file to a PC Loading a file to a PCMicroSD card 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 PC Alarm message list Alarm message listMessage Meaning Action required Alarm message list Troubleshooting Problem Possible cause SolutionTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Recording Noise when monitoringBattery Unable to write index Monitor Recorder careExterior Recorder care Accessories optional Copyright and trademark information Trademarks and registered trademarksCopyright and trademark information Safety precautions Safety precautions Safety precautions Do not place the battery near ignition sources Do not touch or hold the battery with wet hands Do not use a battery with a scratched or damaged case Recorded file precautions Radio reception precautionData loss precautions Voice recorder and microSD cards disposal precautions Specifications Frequency response When recording from MIC jack SpecificationsSpecifications When recording with built-in stereo microphone Battery life During audio file playback all playback modes Linear PCM format Specifications Recording timeRecording media Recording mode MP3 format WMA format Specifications Maximum recording time per file Recording mode Recording timeNumber of music tracks songs that can be recorded Declaration of Conformity FCC NoticeFor customers in Canada Telephone Number Tested To Comply With FCC Standards Olympus Imaging Corp