Recording with external microphone | Olympus WS-560M, WS 450 S

Recording

Recording from external microphone or other devices

The external microphone and other devices can be connected and the sound can be recorded. Connect as follows by the device to be used.

•Do not plug and unplug devices into the recorder’s jack while it is recording.

Tie clip microphone (omni-directional):

ME15

Small concealing microphone with a tie-clip.

Telephone pickup: TP7 Earphone type microphone can be plugged into your ear while phoning. The voice or conversation over the phone can be clearly recorded.

Recording with external microphone:

Connect an external microphone to the MIC jack of the recorder.

To MIC jack

Notes

•The built-in microphone will become inoperable when an external microphone is plugged into the recorder’s MIC jack.

•Microphones supported by plug-in power can also be used.

•When the external stereo microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a monaural recording mode, audio will be recorded to the L channel only (☞ P.36, P.38).

•When an external monaural microphone is used while [Rec Mode] is set to a stereo recording mode, it enables recording only with the L channel microphone

(☞ P.36, P.38).

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Recording

Applicable external microphones (optional) (☞ P.68)

Stereo microphone: ME51S

The built-in large-diameter microphone enables sensitive stereo recording.

2channel microphone (omni- directional): ME30W

These are highly sensitive omni- directional microphones supported by plug-in power which are well-suited to recording musical performances.

Highly sensitive noise-cancellation
monaural microphone
(unidirectional): ME52W
This microphone is used to record
sound at a distance while minimizing	25
surrounding noise.	25

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Olympus WS-560M Recording with external microphone, Tie clip microphone omni-directional ME15, Stereo microphone ME51S

Contents

Digital Voice Recorder Detailed Instructions Trademarks and registered trademarks Introduction Table of contents Safe and proper usage General PrecautionsBatterries Avoid strong vibrations or shocks Keep batteries out of the reach of children Safe and proper usage Main features Main featuresIt has a backlight full-dot display LCD panel P It has built-in SRS WOW XT P , P For WS-560M, WS-550M only For WS-450S only Identification of parts Display LCD panel Identification of partsIdentification of parts For WS-560M/WS-550M When Voice mode is selected During playback modeFolder File display Inserting batteries Identification of parts Power supply Power supply Power supplyBattery indicator This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries Boot the PC Charging by connecting to a computer via USB Turning on/off the power Power supply/HOLD Power supply Hold HOLD/Setting time and date HOLD/Setting time and date Time & DatePress the 9or 0button to select the item to set Press the + or − button to set Changing the time and date Setting time and date Time & Date Slide the mode switch to Voice position Voice mode and Music modeSlide the mode switch to Music position Voice mode and Music mode About the folders for voice recordings About the folder for music playback Precautions for transferring Music filesMusic 002 003 004 200 Selecting the folders and files Selecting the folders and files Select the recording folder P.18 to P.20 RecordingPress the RECsbutton to start recording Press the STOP4button to stop recording Connect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder RecordingPress the RECsbutton again Pause Microphone sensitivity Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs Recording Recommended settings by recording conditionCondition Tie clip microphone omni-directional ME15 Recording with external microphoneStereo microphone ME51S Channel microphone omni- directional ME30W Recording the sound of other devices with this recorder Playback Volume can be adjusted within a range from 00 toPress the OK `button to start playback Playback Button PlaybackForwarding Rewinding Settings relating to playback When Skip Space set to other thanRecorder skips to the beginning of the previous file Playback through earphone MPEG2 Layer3 About music file Erased.31 Setting an index mark or a temp mark How to begin segment repeat playback Press the 9button Press the RECsbuttonPlayback Press the 0button To erase P.18 to P.20 ErasingWant to erase Erasing ErasingFor WS-560M, WS-550M only For WS-450S only Moves to the setting of the selected item Menu setting methodMenu will appear on the display 4Setting menu during recording Menu setting method4Setting menu during playback Rec Menu +File Menu Low Cut Filter Press the 9or 0button adjust the start/stop actuation levelVcva level can be set to any of 15 different values Play Menu Noise CancelSelect SRS 3D or TruBass Voice Filter Select the desired equalizer characteristics Adjust the surround level or bass effect levelSelect the desired playback mode Select Repeat or Random Select the frequency band Play Speed Menu setting method For WS-560M/WS-550MNormal playback Playback at normal speed Restrictions on double speed playback Select Forward Skip or Reverse Skip Set the skip space LCD/Sound MenuSelect Lighting Time or Brightness Set the lighting time Set the brightness Device Menu Initial settings Menu setting method Press the OK `or 9button Press the OK `button button to complete the settingRearranging files Replace Cursor will flash to confirm that the file can be moved Press the + button again to select Start Press the + button to select Start Menu setting methodFormat will appear on the display Menu setting method Windows Operating environmentOperating System Compatible PC’s Operating environment Connecting to your PC Boot the PC Connecting to your PCConnect to the PCs USB port or to a USB hub Windows Disconnecting from your PC Connecting to your PC Transfer the voice files to your PC Connecting the recorder to your PC P.50 1Features taskbar 2Seek slider Using Windows Media PlayerWindow names Windows Media Player Copying music from CD Using Windows Media Player Transferring music file to the recorder Set Up Sync, and set as follows File is transferred to the recorder Click Start SyncRecorder is recognized as a Removable Disk Device Copying voice file to the CD When Data CD is selectedPlayer Click Start Burn Burn menu Click Start Burn Using Windows Media Player Using iTunes Using iTunes Click Import CD Using iTunes Using iTunesImport Using Setting Connect the recorder to a PC, and start iTunes Click Burn Disc Using iTunes Using as external memory of the PC Message Meaning Explanation Action Alarm message list Symptom Probable cause Action Troubleshooting Folders Troubleshooting Technical assistance and support Accessories optional Specifications WS-560M/WS-550M Voice mode WS-450S SpecificationsWS-560M/WS-550M Music mode Guide to battery life For customers in Europe