User manual OLYMPUS WS-550M

[. . . ] DIGITAL VOICE RECORDER DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS Thank you for purchasing an Olympus Digital Voice Recorder. Please read these instructions for information about using the product correctly and safely. Keep the instructions handy for future reference. To ensure successful recordings, we recommend that you test the record function and volume before use. EN Introduction · The contents of this document may be changed in the future without advanced notice. [. . . ] If an index mark and temp mark are inserted or eliminated during segment repeat playback, segment repeat playback will be canceled and it will return to normal playback mode ( P. 31). Pressing the STOP 4 button will release segment repeat playback, and stop playback. Pressing the RECs button will release segment repeat playback, and playback continues without repeating. b Press the RECs button c Press the 9 button Pressing the 9 button will release segment repeat playback, and fast forward and cue to the beginning of the next file. Pressing the 0 button will release segment repeat playback, and reverse to the beginning of the current file. d Press the 0 button 33 Erasing A selected file can be erased from a folder. Also, all files in a folder can be erased simultaneously. 6 Press the + button to select [Start]. +- button 9 0 button OK ` button INDEX/ERASE button 7 Press the OK ` button. 3 Erasing 1 Select the folder or file you want to erase ( P. 18 to P. 20). 2 In the File list display, press the + or - button to select the file you want to erase. · In the File display, press the 9 or 0 button to select a file. · The display changes to [Erase!] and erasing will start. · [Erase Done] is displayed when the file is erased. File numbers will be reassigned automatically. 3 While the recorder is during stop mode, press the INDEX/ERASE button. 4 Press the + button to select [Erase in Folder] or [File Erase]. 5 Press the OK ` button. Notes · The locked files and files set as read-only cannot be erased ( P. 36, P. 38). · If an action is not selected within 8 seconds, the recorder will return to stop status. 34 Erasing · It may take over 10 seconds to complete processing. Never remove batteries during this time because data may be corrupted. In addition, replace the batteries with new ones in order to ensure that the batteries will not run out while processing. · For WS-550M only: You can delete other than [Music] folders when the recorder is set to [MUSIC] mode. However, you cannot delete any folders when the recorder is set to [VOICE] mode. · For WS-450S only: You cannot delete folders through the recorder. 3 Erasing 35 Menu Setting Menu setting method Items in menus are categorized by tabs, so select a tab first and move to a desired item to quickly set it. You can set each menu item as follows. 3 Press the OK ` or 9 button to move the cursor to the item to set. +- button 9 0 button OK ` button MENU button 4 1 While the recorder is during stop mode, press the MENU button. · The menu will appear on the display. 4 Press the + or - button to move to the item you want to set. Menu setting method 5 Press the OK ` or 9 button. · Menu items can be set during a recording or playback ( P. 37). · Moves to the setting of the selected item. 2 Press the + or - button to move to the tab that contains the item you want to set ( P. 38 to P. 44). · You can change the menu display by moving the settings tab cursor. 6 Press the + or - button to change the setting ( P. 38 to P. 44). 36 Menu setting method 7 Press the OK ` button to complete the setting. 4 Setting menu during recording: Function Mic Sense Low Cut Filter VCVA Backlight LED To menu item options Setting · You will be informed that the settings have been established via the screen. · Pressing the 0 button without pressing the OK ` button will cancel the settings and return you to the previous screen. 4 Setting menu during playback: Function Property Noise Cancel* Voice Filter** WOW*** Equalizer*** Play Mode Play Speed Skip Space Backlight LED To menu item options Setting 8 Press the MENU button to close the menu screen. · When in the menu screen during recording or playback, pressing the 0 or MENU button will allow you to return to the playback screen without interrupting recording or playback. Notes · The recorder will stop if you leave it idle for 3 minutes during a menu setup operation, when a selected item is not applied. · When entering menu settings during recording or playback, the menu settings will be cancelled if 8 seconds elapse with no buttons being pressed. 4 Menu setting method * For WS-550M only (Set to [VOICE] mode). *** For WS-550M only (Set to [MUSIC] mode). 37 Menu setting method + File Menu Erase Lock Locking a file keeps important data from being accidentally erased. Locked files are not erased when you select to erase all files from a folder ( P. 34). [. . . ] Converting plug adapters (PA331/PA231) which convert to the monaural mini plug (ø3. 5) or monaural mini plug (ø2. 5) are also enclosed. s Tie clip microphone (omnidirectional): ME15 Small concealing microphone with a tie-clip. 68 Specifications General points 4 EAR jack: ø 3. 5 mm mini-jack, impedance 8 or more 4 Recording format: WMA (Windows Media Audio) 4 Input level: - 70 dBv 4 Input power requirement: Batteries: AAA battery (LR03) or Olympus Ni-MH rechargeable battery 4 Sampling frequency: [ST XQ] mode: [ST HQ] mode: [ST SP] mode: [HQ] mode: [SP] mode: [LP] mode: 44. 1 kHz 44. 1 kHz 22 kHz 44. 1 kHz 22 kHz 8 kHz 4 External dimensions: 94. 8 mm × 38 mm × 11 mm (without protrusions) 4 Weight: 46 g (including battery) 4 Operating temperature: 0°C - 42°C/ 32°F - 107. 6°F Guide to recording times 4 Frequency response: During recording mode (Microphone jack): [ST XQ] mode: 50 Hz to 19 kHz [ST HQ] mode: 50 Hz to 15 kHz [ST SP] mode: 50 Hz to 9 kHz [HQ] mode: 50 Hz to 13 kHz [SP] mode: 50 Hz to 7 kHz [LP] mode: 50 Hz to 3 kHz During recording mode (Built-in stereo microphone): 80 Hz to 20 kHz During playback mode: 20 Hz to 20 kHz 4 WS-550M (Built-in flash memory 2 GB): [ST XQ] mode: [ST HQ] mode: [ST SP] mode: [HQ] mode: [SP] mode: [LP] mode: [ST XQ] mode: [ST HQ] mode: [ST SP]] mode: [HQ] mode: [SP] mode: [LP] mode: 34 h. 25 min. 6 Specifications 4 WS-450S (Built-in flash memory 1 GB): 4 Maximum working output: 60 mW (8 speaker) 4 Maximum headphone output: 150 mV (according to EN 50332-2) _ 4 Wide band characteristic headphone output: _ 75 mV (according to EN 50332-2) 4 Recording medium: Built-in NAND FLASH memory WS-550M: 2 GB WS-450S: 1 GB Notes · The above values are strictly rough guides. · Available recording time may be shorter if many short recordings are made (The displayed available recording time and recorded time are approximate indications). 4 Speaker: Built-in ø 16 mm round dynamic speaker 4 MIC jack: ø 3. 5 mm mini-jack, impedance 2 k 69 Specifications · A maximum recording time per file is set for each mode. Even if the recorder's memory is not used up, recording cannot be continued beyond the limit. Maximum recording time per file [ST XQ] [ST HQ] [ST SP] [HQ] [SP] [LP] 26 h. [. . . ]