For customers in Europe

“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health,environment and customer protection.

This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of waste electrical and electronic equipment in the EU countries. Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for the disposal of this product. Applicable Product : WS-560M/WS-550M/WS-450S

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Olympus WS 550 M, WS 450 S, WS-560M manual For customers in Europe

Contents

Digital Voice Recorder Detailed Instructions Trademarks and registered trademarks Introduction Table of contents Avoid strong vibrations or shocks General PrecautionsSafe and proper usage Batterries Keep batteries out of the reach of children Safe and proper usage It has built-in SRS WOW XT P , P Main featuresMain features It has a backlight full-dot display LCD panel P For WS-560M, WS-550M only For WS-450S only Identification of parts For WS-560M/WS-550M Identification of partsDisplay LCD panel Identification of parts File display During playback modeWhen Voice mode is selected Folder Inserting batteries Identification of parts Power supply This recorder cannot charge rechargeable batteries Power supplyPower supply Battery indicator Boot the PC Charging by connecting to a computer via USB Turning on/off the power Power supply/HOLD Power supply Hold Press the + or − button to set HOLD/Setting time and date Time & DateHOLD/Setting time and date Press the 9or 0button to select the item to set Changing the time and date Setting time and date Time & Date Voice mode and Music mode Voice mode and Music modeSlide the mode switch to Voice position Slide the mode switch to Music position About the folders for voice recordings 002 003 004 200 Precautions for transferring Music filesAbout the folder for music playback Music Selecting the folders and files Selecting the folders and files Press the STOP4button to stop recording RecordingSelect the recording folder P.18 to P.20 Press the RECsbutton to start recording Pause RecordingConnect the earphone to the EAR jack on the recorder Press the RECsbutton again Microphone sensitivity Microphone sensitivity is adjustable to meet recording needs Condition Recommended settings by recording conditionRecording Channel microphone omni- directional ME30W Recording with external microphoneTie clip microphone omni-directional ME15 Stereo microphone ME51S Recording the sound of other devices with this recorder Playback Volume can be adjusted within a range from 00 toPlayback Press the OK `button to start playback Rewinding PlaybackButton Forwarding Playback through earphone When Skip Space set to other thanSettings relating to playback Recorder skips to the beginning of the previous file MPEG2 Layer3 About music file Erased.31 Setting an index mark or a temp mark How to begin segment repeat playback Playback Press the 0button Press the RECsbuttonPress the 9button Want to erase ErasingTo erase P.18 to P.20 For WS-450S only ErasingErasing For WS-560M, WS-550M only Menu will appear on the display Menu setting methodMoves to the setting of the selected item 4Setting menu during playback Menu setting method4Setting menu during recording Rec Menu +File Menu Vcva level can be set to any of 15 different values Press the 9or 0button adjust the start/stop actuation levelLow Cut Filter Voice Filter Noise CancelPlay Menu Select SRS 3D or TruBass Select the frequency band Adjust the surround level or bass effect levelSelect the desired equalizer characteristics Select the desired playback mode Select Repeat or Random Restrictions on double speed playback Menu setting method For WS-560M/WS-550MPlay Speed Normal playback Playback at normal speed Set the brightness LCD/Sound MenuSelect Forward Skip or Reverse Skip Set the skip space Select Lighting Time or Brightness Set the lighting time Device Menu Initial settings Cursor will flash to confirm that the file can be moved Press the OK `button button to complete the settingMenu setting method Press the OK `or 9button Rearranging files Replace Format will appear on the display Press the + button to select Start Menu setting methodPress the + button again to select Start Menu setting method Compatible PC’s Operating environmentWindows Operating System Operating environment Windows Connecting to your PCConnecting to your PC Boot the PC Connect to the PCs USB port or to a USB hub Disconnecting from your PC Connecting to your PC Transfer the voice files to your PC Connecting the recorder to your PC P.50 Windows Media Player Using Windows Media Player1Features taskbar 2Seek slider Window names Copying music from CD Using Windows Media Player Transferring music file to the recorder Set Up Sync, and set as follows Recorder is recognized as a Removable Disk Click Start SyncFile is transferred to the recorder Device Click Start Burn When Data CD is selectedCopying voice file to the CD Player Burn menu Click Start Burn Using Windows Media Player Using iTunes Using iTunes Setting Using iTunesClick Import CD Using iTunes Import Using 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 Guide to battery life SpecificationsWS-560M/WS-550M Voice mode WS-450S WS-560M/WS-550M Music mode For customers in Europe