During playback mode, Folder, File display

Identification of parts

1Folder name

Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator

2File name

3Folder name

Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator

4File name

"For WS-450S:

When [MUSIC] mode is selected:

"For WS-450S:

Identification of

parts

1Folder name

Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator

2File name

File display

"For WS-560M/WS-550M:

When [VOICE] mode is selected:

1File name

Record/ Playback status indicator Battery indicator

2Folder indicator

Recording mode indicator

3During recording mode:

Remaining memory bar indicator

During playback mode:

Playback position bar indicator

4Recording date and time

5[?] Microphone Sensitivity indicator

[!] VCVA indicator

[%] Noise Cancel indicator

[$] Voice Filter indicator

[0] Low Cut Filter indicator

6Current file number/ Total number of recorded files in the

folder

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Olympus WS 450 S, WS-560M, WS 550 M manual During playback mode, Folder, File display, When Voice mode is selected

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 Recommended settings by recording condition RecordingCondition 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 RECsbutton Press the 9buttonPlayback Press the 0button Erasing To erase P.18 to P.20Want to erase Erasing ErasingFor WS-560M, WS-550M only For WS-450S only Menu setting method Moves to the setting of the selected itemMenu will appear on the display Menu setting method 4Setting menu during recording4Setting menu during playback Rec Menu +File Menu Press the 9or 0button adjust the start/stop actuation level Low Cut FilterVcva 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 to select Start Menu setting method Press the + button again to select StartFormat 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 Click Start Sync File is transferred to the recorderRecorder 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

Olympus WS 450 S, WS-560M During playback mode, Folder, File display, When Voice mode is selected

Models: WS 450 S WS 550 M WS-560M

Identification of parts

File display

"For WS-560M/WS-550M:

When [VOICE] mode is selected:

During playback mode:

folder